Brother MFC4800 User Manual

FAX-2850  
MFC-4800  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
APPROVAL INFORMATION  
Brother advises that this product may not function correctly in a country other than which it was  
originally purchased, and does not offer any warranty in the event that this product is used on public  
telecommunication lines in another country.  
Use only GENUINE brother supplies  
DO NOT refill the toner cartridges. Attempting to use refilled toner  
cartridges and using incompatible toners may cause damage to the  
machine and such damage will not be covered by warranty. Warranty  
coverage does not apply to problems caused by the use of 3rd party  
consumables. We can only recommend the use of genuine Brother  
consumables.  
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Using This Manual  
Thank you for purchasing a Brother fax machine/multi function centre.  
This machine has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you through  
functions. However, you can use the machine to its fullest potential by taking a few minutes to read  
this manual.  
Additionally, the machine has a Reports key. Press Reports and 1 to print a help  
list of basic operational steps and functions.  
Finding Information  
All chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of Contents. You will also be able to  
find information about a specific feature or function by checking the Index at the back of this  
manual. Also, throughout this manual, you will see special symbols alerting you to important  
information, cross-references, and warnings. Illustrations of some screen displays also help you  
choose the correct key-presses.  
Symbols Used In This Manual  
Note or additional information.  
The machine may be damaged or may not work correctly if this is not  
observed.  
Warnings detail precautions you must take to avoid possible personal  
injury.  
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User-Friendly Programming  
We have designed the machine with on-screen programming. User-friendly programming helps you  
take full advantage of all the functions the machine has to offer.  
Since your programming is done on the LCD, we have created step-by-step on-screen prompts to  
help you program the machine. All you need to do is follow the prompts as they guide you through  
the function menu selections, programming options and settings. Additionally, you can program  
settings more quickly by pressing Menu/Set and the menu number using the dial pad.  
A complete list of the function selections, options, and settings that are available is provided in the  
Alternating Displays  
The LCD sometimes alternates between the currently  
selected option, and a help message giving brief  
FAX: NO. & START  
COPY: NO. & COPY  
instructions about how to proceed. The display you’ll  
probably see most often is shown on the right, showing you  
that when you place a document in the ADF, you can either  
dial a number to send it as a fax or press the Copy key to  
make a copy of the document.  
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Quick Reference Guide  
For Thai, Arabic, Indonesian, Cantonese, please refer to Quick Reference Guide enclosed  
in the carton box.  
Sending Faxes  
Automatic Transmission  
or  
3
Press  
to select ON, and then press  
1
2
Place the original face down in the ADF.  
Menu/Set  
OR—  
Enter the fax number using One Touch (For  
FAX-2850 Only), Speed Dial, Search or the  
dial pad.  
or  
For the next transmission only, press  
to select NEXT FAX ONLY, and then  
press Menu/Set.  
3
4
5
6
7
Press Fax Start.  
Sending a Cover Page  
or  
4
5
For the next fax only, press  
to select  
Place the original face down in the ADF.  
Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 7.  
ON, and then press Menu/Set.  
Press 1 to select additional settings  
OR—Press 2 if you are ready to fax.  
When NEXT FAX ONLY appears, press  
Menu/Set.  
6
7
Enter the fax number.  
or  
8
9
Press  
to select ON (or OFF), and then  
Press Fax Start.  
press Menu/Set.  
Receiving Faxes  
or  
Press  
to select a comment, and then  
Select Receive Mode  
press Menu/Set.  
Press Receive Mode to select FAX ONLY,  
FAX/TEL, TAD:ANSWER MACH. or  
MANUAL. If you select  
FAX/TEL, make sure to set Ring Delay and F/T  
Ring Time.  
10 Enter two digits to indicate the number of  
pages being sent, and then press Menu/Set.  
11 Press 1 to select additional settings  
OR—Press 2 if you are ready to fax.  
Manual Reception  
12 Enter the fax number.  
13 Press Fax Start.  
1
2
Pick up the handset.  
Press Fax Start if you hear fax tones  
(beeps).  
Real Time Transmission  
You can send faxes in real time.  
3
When the LCD shows RECEIVING,  
replace the handset.  
1
2
Place the original face down in the ADF.  
Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 5.  
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Search/Speed Dial  
Storing Numbers  
1
Press Search/Speed Dial, then enter the  
first letter of the name youre looking for.  
Storing One Touch Dial Numbers  
(For FAX-2850 Only)  
2
3
Press  
or  
to search the memory.  
1
2
Press Menu/Set, 2, 3, 1.  
When the name is displayed, lift the  
handsetORPress Hook.  
Press the One Touch key where you want to  
store the number.  
4
Press Fax Start to dial. (If you pressed  
Hook to dial, pick up the handset when the  
other party answers.)  
3
4
5
Enter a number (up to 20 digits), and then  
press Menu/Set.  
Enter a name (or leave it blank), and then  
press Menu/Set.  
5
To hang up, replace the handset.  
Making Copies  
Press Stop/Exit.  
Making a Single Copy  
Storing Speed Dial Numbers  
1
2
Place the original face down in the ADF.  
1
For the FAX press Menu/Set,  
2, 3, 2.  
For the MFC, press Menu/Set,  
2, 3, 1.  
Press Copy.  
Making Multiple Copies  
2
3
4
5
Enter a two-digit Speed Dial number, and  
then press Menu/Set.  
1
2
Place the original face down in the ADF.  
Use the dial pad to enter the number of  
copies you want.  
Enter a number (up to 20 digits), and then  
press Menu/Set.  
3
Press Copy.  
Enter a name (or leave it blank), and then  
press Menu/Set.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
Telephone Operation  
One Touch Dialing / Speed Dialing  
1
Pick up the handsetORPress Hook  
and listen for a dial tone.  
2
When you hear the dial tone, press the One  
Touch key of the location you want to call  
(FAX-2850)  
ORPress Search/Speed Dial, press  
#, then press the two-digit Speed Dial  
number. (If you pressed Hook to dial, pick  
up the handset when the other party  
answers.)  
3
To hang up, replace the handset.  
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Table of Contents  
PREPARATION AND SIMPLE USE  
BASIC FAX USE  
ADVANCED FAX USE  
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COPIER  
PRINTER/SCANNER  
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Control Centre (For Windows Only)  
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ScanSoft TextBridge  
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Macintosh G3, G4 or iMac /iBook  
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MAINTENANCE  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
APPENDIX  
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Preparation and Simple Use Guide  
Steps to prepare and use the machine simply  
Follow the steps below to prepare and use the machine simply.  
However, before you perform these steps, see Important Safety Information (page 136), and  
Advice for Preparation and Simple Use Guide (page 3).  
If you need further information, refer to BASIC USE or ADVANCED USE.  
1
Read the Quick Setup Guide  
Follow the instructions on the Brother Quick Setup Guide to set up the machine.  
2
Setting the Document  
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Documents must be between 14.8 and 21.6 cm wide, and 15 and 60 cm long. This machine  
can only scan an image 20.8 cm wide, regardless of how wide the document is.  
Make sure you insert documents face down, top edge first.  
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Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your document.  
Paper Guides  
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The automatic document feeder (ADF) can hold up to 20 pages, feeding each one  
individually through the machine. Use standard (64 g/m ~90 g/m ) paper when using the  
2
2
ADF; if youre using heavier paper, feed each sheet individually to prevent paper jams.  
Approx. 1.3 cm  
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1
2
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Open the document tray by pulling it toward you ( ), then unfold the extension ( ).  
DO NOT use curled, wrinkled, folded, or ripped document, or document  
with staples, paper clips, paste, liquid paper or tape attached. DO NOT  
use cardboard, newspaper, or fabric.  
Make sure documents written with ink are completely dry.  
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Sending a fax  
Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Enter the fax number you want to call.  
Press Fax Start.  
2
3
4
Making a single copy  
Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Press Copy.  
1
2
3
To stop copying, press Stop/Exit. Press Stop/Exit again to release the original document.  
5
1
Multiple Copies  
Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
2
Using the dial pad, enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).  
For example, press 3, 8 for 38 copies.  
3
Press Copy.  
Preparation and Simple Use Guide 2  
 
Advice for Preparation and Simple Use  
Guide  
Choosing a Location  
Place the machine on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place that is free of vibration and  
shocks. Locate the machine near a telephone wall socket and a standard earthed electrical socket,  
grounded power outlet.  
Avoid placing the machine where it may be knocked. Do not place near  
heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals or refrigerators. Do not expose  
the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture or dust. Do not  
connect the machine to electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or  
automatic timers as disruption of power can wipe out information in the  
units memory. Do not connect the machine to electrical outlets on the same  
circuit as large appliances or other equipment that might disrupt the power  
supply. Avoid interference sources, such as speakers or the base units of  
cordless phones. Ensure the airflow from the fan on the right hand side of  
the machine is not impeded.  
We recommend that this product be used with a surge protection device  
to protect the product against damage caused by a lightning strike.  
Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the  
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.  
Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical  
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.  
Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.  
Connecting the Power Cord  
This machine must be fitted with an earthed plug.  
Since the machine is earthed via the mains plug, you can protect yourself  
from potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone network  
by keeping the power to the machine on when you connect it to a  
telephone line. Similarly, you can protect yourself when you want to move  
the machine, by disconnecting the telephone line first, and then the power  
cord.  
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IMPORTANT:  
If you need to remove the moulded mains plug in order to fit an appropriate  
type, you must discard the moulded plug immediately having cut it off, in  
order that it is not inadvertently inserted into a live socket, thus presenting  
a shock hazard. The wires in the mains lead of this appliance are colored in  
accordance with the following code.  
Green-and-yellow : Earth  
Blue  
: Neutral  
: Live  
Brown  
As the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the  
colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:  
The wire which is colored green-and-yellow must be connected to the  
terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter Eor by the safety earth  
symbol  
or colored green or green-and-yellow.  
The wire which is colored blue must be connected to the terminal which is  
marked with the letter Nor colored black.  
The wire which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal which is  
marked with the letter Lor colored red.  
Memory Storage  
In the event of a power failure, all settings in the GENERAL SETUP, SETUP RECEIVE, SETUP  
SEND, SET QUICK-DIAL, REPORT SETTING, REMOTE FAX OPT and  
MISCELLANEOUS functions are stored permanently and fax sending and receiving data are  
stored for several days.  
Preparation and Simple Use Guide 4  
 
Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD)  
Sequence  
You might choose to connect an additional answering machine. When you have an external TAD  
on the same telephone line as the machine, the TAD answers all calls. The machine listensfor fax  
calling (CNG) tones. If it hears them, the machine takes over the call and receives the fax. If it  
doesnt hear the CNG tones, the machine will not answer the call, and messages can be left on the  
TAD by callers in the normal way.  
The TAD must answer within a maximum of four rings. However, we recommend two rings as the  
TAD setting. The machine cannot hear CNG tones until the TAD has answered the call, and with  
four rings there are only 810 seconds of CNG tones left for the fax handshake.Make sure you  
carefully follow instructions in this manual for recording your outgoing message. Do not use a toll-  
saverring setting on the TAD.  
It is important that the TAD is connected via the EXT socket on the machine  
or on the line jack unit. Do not use a line doubler on the line jack as this can  
cause answering problems.  
Connections  
1
You may connect an external TAD to the machine, as shown below.  
TAD  
TAD  
(Example for Australia)  
2
3
4
5
Set your external TAD to two rings or less.  
Record the outgoing message (see next page).  
Set the TAD to answer calls.  
Set the Receive Mode to TAD:ANSWER MACH. by pressing Receive Mode.  
5
     
Outgoing Message (OGM) of External TAD  
Timing is important in recording this message. The message sets up the ways to handle both manual  
and automatic fax reception.  
1
2
We recommend the outgoing message (OGM) is no longer than 20 seconds.  
Allow 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message.  
(This allows the fax to detect the calling tone prior to OGM, so reception can be faster.)  
3
We recommend that you end your OGM by giving your Remote Activation Code for people  
sending manual faxes. For example:  
After the beep, leave a message or send a fax manually by pressing 51 ( 91 for New  
Zealand) and Fax Start.”  
Please note that some faxes that are sent manually cannot be received automatically because some  
fax machines do not send a fax tone if the call is manually dialled. In these cases you must inform  
callers that they must enter the remote activation code to send a fax.  
Connecting an External Telephone  
Your FAX/MFC is equipped with a handset that you can use as a regular phone. However, you can  
also connect a separate telephone to your FAX/MFC, as shown below.  
(Example for Australia)  
Whenever this external phone (or TAD) is in use, the screen displays EXT. TEL IN USE, and, if  
the FAX/MFCs handset is lifted, an alarm sounds.  
To disconnect the call on the external phone and switch to the FAX/MFC, lift the handset and press  
Hook.  
Preparation and Simple Use Guide 6  
       
FAX-2850 Control Panel Overview  
12  
2
1
11  
3
4
6
7
8
9
10  
5
Liquid Crystal Display  
Displays messages to help you set up and  
operate the machine.  
Reports/Recall  
1
2
3
4
6
7
You can access the Reports menu so you  
can select a report to print: Help, Quick  
Dial, Journal, Xmit Verify and System  
Setup List and Order Form.  
Shift  
This key is used to access the 5”  
through 8One Touch keys.  
Dial Pad  
Dials phone and fax numbers and can be  
used as a keyboard for entering  
information into the machine.  
# key lets you switch the dialling type  
during a telephone call from PULSE”  
to TONE. (Not available in New  
Zealand.)  
One Touch Dial Keys  
These 4 keys give you access to 8  
previously stored phone numbers.  
Copy Keys:  
Options  
You can quickly and easily select  
temporary settings (for the next copy  
only).  
Hook/Hold  
8
9
Lets you dial telephone and fax numbers  
without lifting the handset.  
OR—  
Enlarge/Reduce  
Lets you select an enlargement or  
reduction ratio: 50%, 71%, 100%, 141%,  
150%, 200%. For more choices, select  
MANUAL and use dial pad to type any  
percentage between 50% and 200%.  
Lets you place telephone calls on hold.  
Search/Speed Dial  
Lets you look up numbers stored in the  
dialling memory. Also, lets you dial  
stored phone numbers by pressing # and  
two-digit number.  
Copy  
Makes a copy.  
Redial/Pause  
5
Re-dials the last number called. Also  
inserts a pause in autodial numbers.  
7
       
Fax Keys:  
0
Receive Mode  
Select how the machine will handle  
incoming calls.  
Fax Resolution  
Sets the resolution when you send a fax.  
Fax Start  
Starts sending a fax.  
Navigation Keys:  
A
Menu/Set  
Lets you access the menu and  
programming mode and stores your  
settings in the machine.  
or  
Press to scroll forward or backward to  
set a menu selection.  
Also, you can use these keys to do an  
alphabetical search for the names of  
stored numbers.  
or  
Press to scroll through the menus and  
options.  
OR—  
You can press these keys to adjust the  
ring or speaker volume.  
Stop/Exit  
B
Stops a fax, cancels an operation or exits  
from function mode.  
Preparation and Simple Use Guide 8  
 
MFC-4800 Control Panel Overview  
2
1
13  
12  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
11  
10  
Liquid Crystal Display  
Displays messages to help you set up and  
operate the machine.  
Copy Keys:  
Options  
You can quickly and easily select  
temporary settings (for the next copy  
only).  
1
2
5
Reports/Recall  
Accesses the Reports menu so you can  
select a report to print: Help, Quick Dial,  
Journal, Xmit Verify and System Setup  
List and Order Form.  
Enlarge/Reduce  
Lets you select an enlargement or  
reduction ratio: 50%, 71%, 100%, 141%,  
150%, 200%. For more choices, select  
MANUAL and use dial pad to type any  
percentage between 50% and 200%.  
Scan Keys:  
3
Scan Image  
Press this key to scan a picture into your  
graphics application for viewing and  
editing.  
Copy  
Makes a copy.  
Redial/Pause  
Re-dials the last number called. Also  
inserts a pause in autodial numbers.  
6
7
8
Scan/OCR  
Press this key to start scanning a text  
document. ScanSoft TextBridge will  
convert it to editable text and display it in  
your word processor application for  
further editing.  
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Hook  
Lets you dial telephone and fax numbers  
without lifting the handset.  
Scan to E-mail  
Dial Pad  
Press this key to start scanning an  
original into your E-mail application,  
setting it up automatically as an  
attachment.  
Dials phone and fax numbers and can be  
used as a keyboard for entering  
information into the machine.  
# key lets you switch the dialling type  
during a telephone call from PULSE”  
to TONE. (Not available in New  
Zealand.)  
Print Key:  
4
Reset  
Clears data from the printer memory.  
Hold  
9
Lets you place telephone calls on hold.  
9
     
Search/Speed Dial  
0
A
Lets you look up numbers stored in the  
dialling memory. Also, lets you dial  
stored phone numbers by pressing # and  
two-digit number.  
Fax Keys:  
Receive Mode  
Select how the machine will handle  
incoming calls.  
Fax Resolution  
Sets the resolution when you send a fax.  
Fax Start  
Starts sending a fax.  
Navigation Keys:  
B
Menu/Set  
Lets you access the menu and  
programming mode and stores your  
settings in the machine.  
or  
Press to scroll forward or backward to  
set a menu selection.  
Also, you can use these keys to do an  
alphabetical search for the names of  
stored numbers.  
or  
Press to scroll through the menus and  
options.  
OR—  
You can press these keys to adjust the  
ring or speaker volume.  
Stop/Exit  
C
Stops a fax, cancels an operation or exits  
from function mode.  
Preparation and Simple Use Guide 10  
 
1
Setup  
Initial Settings  
Setting the Date and Time  
The machine displays the date and time, and prints it on every fax you send.  
In the event of a power failure, the machine maintains date and time information for up to 9 hours.  
All other settings remain unaffected.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Press Menu/Set, 1, 1.  
Enter the two digits of the year, and press Menu/Set. 02is registered as 2002 in the machine.  
Enter two digits for the month and press Menu/Set.  
Enter two digits for the day and press Menu/Set.  
Enter the time in 24 hour format and press Menu/Set.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
Setting the Station ID  
You can store your name, fax number, and telephone number to be printed on the fax Cover Page,  
and on all fax pages that you send. (See Electronic Cover Page, page 30.)  
It is important that you enter the fax and telephone numbers in the internationally standardized  
format, i.e. in accordance with the following strict sequence:  
- The +(plus) character (press  
key)  
- Your Country Code  
- Your local area code minus any leading 0”  
- A space  
- Your number on the local exchange, using spaces to aid readability as appropriate.  
1
Press Menu/Set, 1, 2.  
2
3
4
Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) and press Menu/Set.  
Enter your telephone number (up to 20 digits) and press Menu/Set.  
Enter your name (up to 20 characters) using the dial pad and the chart. To enter a space press  
twice.  
5
6
Press Menu/Set.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
I When you enter your name, see Entering Text, page 147.  
I The telephone number you enter is used only for the Cover Page features.  
I If you do not enter a fax number, no additional information can be entered.  
I To enter a space, press  
once between numbers and twice between  
characters.  
I If your Station ID has already been programmed, the screen prompts “  
make a change, or “ ” to exit without changing.  
1” to  
2
11 Chapter 1  
         
Custom Settings  
Volume Settings  
Ring Volume  
You can select how loud the machine rings. The ring volume can be turned off for silent reception  
if required.  
1
2
3
4
Press Menu/Set, 1, 3, 1.  
Press or to select OFF, LOW, MED, or HIGH.  
Press Menu/Set when the screen displays your selection.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
OR—  
You can adjust the ring volume when the machine is idle. You can turn the ring OFF.  
Press  
or  
to adjust the volume level. With each key press, the machine rings so you can hear  
the current setting and the display shows the setting you are choosing. Each key press changes the  
volume to the next setting.  
The new setting will remain until you change it again.  
Beeper Volume  
You can set the beeper to LOW, HIGH or OFF. The machine comes with this volume set to LOW.  
When the beeper is set to LOW or HIGH, the machine beeps every time you press a key or make  
an error, and at the end of sending or receiving a fax.  
1
2
3
4
Press Menu/Set, 1, 3, 2.  
Press or to select your setting.  
When the screen displays the setting you want, press Menu/Set.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
Speaker Volume  
You can set the volume of the machine speaker.  
1
2
3
4
Press Menu/Set, 1, 3, 3.  
Press or to select your volume setting (OFF, LOW, MED, or HIGH).  
Press Menu/Set when the screen displays your selection.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
OR—  
If you are using Hook, you can adjust the speaker volume while dialing. You can turn the speaker  
off or you can select a speaker volume level. The default setting is the lowest volume.  
Press  
or  
to adjust the volume level. The display shows the setting you are choosing.  
Each key press changes the volume to the next setting. The new setting will remain until you change  
it again. Press Hook to disconnect the line.  
Setup 12  
             
Toner Save  
You can conserve toner using this feature. When you set Toner Save to ON, print appears somewhat  
lighter. The default setting is OFF.  
1
2
3
4
Press Menu/Set, 1, 4.  
Press or to select ON (or OFF).  
Press Menu/Set.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
Power Save  
Setting Power Save Mode more reduces power consumption. If you switched ON, when the machine  
is idle, it drops into power save mode automatically.  
In the power save mode, you can not use fax detect function and remote activation with the extension  
or external phone. And the machine does not display the date and time.  
1
2
3
4
Press Menu/Set, 1, 5.  
Press or to select ON (or OFF).  
Press Menu/Set when the screen displays your selection.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
Sleep Mode  
Setting the Sleep Mode reduces power consumption while the machine is idle. You can choose how  
long the machine is idle (from 00 to 99 minutes) before it drops into sleep mode. The timer  
automatically resets when the machine receives a fax or PC data, or makes a copy. The factory  
setting is 0 minutes.  
1
2
Press Menu/Set, 1, 6.  
Use the dial pad to enter the amount of time the machine is idle before it drops into sleep mode  
(00 to 99).  
3
4
Press Menu/Set.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
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Setting the Dialling Mode (Tone/Pulse) (Not available in New Zealand)  
The machine is initially set to TONE. If you are using a PULSE dial line, you can change the setting  
to PULSE by following the steps below.  
1
2
3
4
Press Menu/Set, 1, 7. The screen prompts you to select PULSE (or TONE).  
Use or to select the dialling mode.  
Press Menu/Set when the screen displays the dialling mode you want.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
Storing Numbers for Easy Dialling  
You can set up the machine to do the following types of easy dialling: One Touch (FAX-2850),  
Speed Dial and Groups for Broadcasting of faxes.  
Even if you lose electrical power, numbers stored in memory will not be lost.  
Storing One Touch Dial Numbers (For FAX-2850 Only)  
You can store 8 fax/phone numbers that you can dial by pressing one key. You can also store names  
with these numbers. When you press a One Touch key, the screen displays the name or number as  
One Touch Dial keys are not the dial pad keys. They are the  
1-8). One Touch Dial Numbers are accessed by holding down Shift while you  
press the appropriate One Touch Dial key.  
4
keys (numbers  
5
-8  
1
2
Press Menu/Set, 2, 3, 1.  
Press the One Touch Dial key where you want to store a number. The screen displays the  
location you selected.  
3
4
5
Enter a number (up to 20 digits), and press Menu/Set. The screen prompts you to enter a name  
for this number.  
Use the dial pad to enter the name (up to 15 characters). (See Entering Text, page 147.)OR—  
Go to Step 5 to store the number without a name.  
Press Menu/Set. Return to Step 2 to store another One Touch dial numberORPress  
Stop/Exit.  
When you dial a One Touch dial number, the screen displays the name you have stored or if you  
have not stored a name, the number you have stored.  
Setup 14  
             
Storing Speed Dial Numbers  
You can store Speed Dial numbers, which you dial by pressing only four keys. There are 100 Speed  
Dial locations. (See Speed Dialling, page 17.)  
1
For the FAX, press Menu/Set, 2, 3, 2.  
For the MFC, press Menu/Set, 2, 3, 1.  
The screen prompts you to enter a location.  
2
3
4
5
Use the dial pad to enter a two-digit location (00-99), and press Menu/Set. The screen displays  
your entry, then prompts you to enter the number youre storing.  
Enter the number (up to 20 digits), and press Menu/Set.  
The screen now prompts you to store a name with this number.  
Use the dial pad to enter the name (up to 15 characters). (See Entering Text, page 147.)OR—  
Go to Step 5 to store the number without a name.  
Press Menu/Set. Return to Step 2 to store another Speed Dial numberORPress  
Stop/Exit.  
When you dial a Speed dial number, the screen displays the name you have stored or if you have not  
stored a name, the number you have stored.  
Changing One Touch (FAX-2850) and Speed Dial Numbers  
If you try to store a One Touch or Speed Dial number in a location where a number is already stored,  
the screen displays the current name stored there, then prompts you to either change it or exit.  
1
2
Press 1 to change the number stored, or press 2 to exit without making a change.  
Enter a new number.  
N
If you want to erase the number, press Stop/Exit when the cursor is to the far left of the  
digits.  
N
If you want to changep a digit, use  
or  
to position the cursor under the digit you  
want to change, then enter the new digitORPress Stop/Exit to delete all charactors  
above and to the right of the cursor.  
3
Follow the directions in Storing One Touch Dial or Speed Dial Numbers.  
You can print a list of all stored numbers. (See Using the Reports Key, page 29.)  
15 Chapter 1  
       
2
Sending a Fax  
Scanning Adjustment  
Contrast  
If your document is very light or very dark, you might want to set the contrast accordingly. Use  
LIGHT to send a light document. Use DARK to send a dark document. This setting is a temporary  
setting.  
1
2
3
4
5
Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 1.  
Use  
or  
to select AUTO, LIGHT, or DARK.  
When the screen displays your selection, press Menu/Set.  
Press 2 if you have finished choosing settings, and go to Step 6ORPress 1 if you want to  
select additional settings. The display returns to Setup Send menu.  
6
Enter a fax number and press Fax Start.  
Fax Resolution  
When you have a document in the ADF, you can use the Fax Resolution key to temporarily  
change the setting. Press Fax Resolution repeatedly until the LCD shows the setting you want.  
OR—  
You can change the default setting.  
1
2
3
Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 2.  
Press or to select the resolution you want, and then press Menu/Set.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
STANDARD: Suitable for most typed documents.  
FINE:  
Good for small print; transmits a little slower than Standard resolution.  
Good for small print or artwork; transmits slower than Fine resolution.  
Use when document has varying shades of grey; slow transmission time.  
S.FINE:  
PHOTO:  
Dialling a Number  
One Touch Dialling (For FAX-2850 Only)  
1
2
3
Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Press the One Touch key of the location you want to call.  
Press Fax Start.  
If you try to use a One Touch or Speed Dial location with no number stored in it,  
you hear a warning sound, and screen displays NOT ASSIGNED. The display  
returns to normal after 2 seconds.  
Sending a Fax 16  
                     
Speed Dialling  
1
2
3
Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Press Search/Speed Dial, then press # and the two-digit Speed Dial number.  
Press Fax Start.  
Search  
You can search for names you have stored in One Touch (FAX-2850) and Speed Dial  
1
2
3
4
Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Press Search/Speed Dial, then enter the first letter of the name youre looking for.  
Press  
or  
to search the memory that are stored alphabetically.  
When the screen displays the name you want to call, press Fax Start.  
You can also use  
or  
key to search the numbers you have stored in  
memory in numerical order. In that case, do not enter the first letter of the name in  
Step 2.  
Chain Dialling  
You can store very long dialling sequences by dividing them and setting them up as One Touch (for  
FAX-2850 only) and Speed Dial numbers. Then while dialling, you can combine two or more One  
Touch and/or Speed Dial numbers and even include manual dialling using the dial pad. You can use  
these numbers in any combination. The combined number will be dialled, in the order you entered  
it, as soon as you press Fax Start.  
For example:  
For the FAX-2850, you can store 555on One Touch Dial key 01 and 7000on One Touch Dial  
key 02. If you press One Touch 01, 02 and Fax Start, you can dial 555 7000. To temporarily  
change a number, you can substitute part of the number with manual dialling using the dial pad. So,  
if you press One Touch 01 and press 7001 using the dial pad, you can dial 555 7001.  
For the FAX-2850 and MFC-4800, you can store 555on Speed Dial #01 and 7000on Speed  
Dial #02. If you press Search/Speed Dial, #, 0, 1, Search/Speed Dial, #, 0, 2 and Fax Start,  
you can dial 555 7000. To temporarily change a number, you can substitute part of the number  
with manual dialling using the dial pad. So, if you press Search/Speed Dial, #, 0, 1 and press  
7001 using the dial pad, you can dial 555 7001.  
Using access codes is easy. Sometimes you may want to choose from the among several long  
distance carriers when you make a call; rates may vary depending upon the time and destination. To  
take advantage of low rates, you can store the access codes or long-distance carriers as One Touch  
and Speed Dial numbers.  
17 Chapter 2  
       
Manual and Automatic Fax Redial  
If youre sending a fax manually and the line is busy, press Redial/Pause and Fax Start to try  
again. Anytime you want to make a second call to the last number dialled, press Redial/Pause and  
Fax Start to save time.  
If youre sending a fax automatically and the line is busy, the machine will automatically redial up  
to 2 times at 2 minute intervals for Australia or up to 2 times at 3 minute intervals for New Zealand  
(10 times in 3 minute intervals for some countries).  
Pause  
Press Redial/Pause to insert a pause between digits to be dialled.  
When you press Redial/Pause, a dash “-” will appear on the display. By storing a  
pause, you can create a delay of 3.5 seconds.  
Sending Operation  
Automatic Transmission  
This is the easiest way to send a fax.  
IMPORTANT: Do not pick up the handset, or press Hook to listen for a dial tone.  
1
2
3
Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Enter the fax number using One Touch (FAX-2850), Speed Dial, Search or the dial pad.  
Press Fax Start.  
Manual Transmission  
Manual transmission lets you hear the dial tone, ringing and fax receiving tones before sending a fax.  
1
2
3
Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Pick up the handset and listen for a dial toneORpress Hook and listen for a dial tone.  
Enter the fax number you want to call. (You can dial the number by using One Touch, Speed  
Dial, Search or dial pad.) (See Dialling a Number, page 16.)  
4
5
When you hear the fax tone, press Fax Start.  
Replace the handset.  
Sending a Fax 18  
     
Dual Access  
You can scan up to 50 messages into the fax memory, even while the machine is receiving or sending  
another fax (from the memory). You can set temporary settings for each fax youre scanning, except  
Timer and Polling.  
If you get a OUT OF MEMORY message while scanning the first page of a fax, press Stop/Exit  
to cancel the scan. If you get a OUT OF MEMORY message while scanning in a subsequent page,  
youll have the option to press Fax Start to transmit the pages scanned so far, or to press Stop/Exit  
to cancel the operation.  
1
2
3
Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Enter the fax number.  
Press Fax Start. The machine starts scanning the document and the screen displays the job  
number (#XXX) of the fax, and how much memory is available. When the machine starts  
dialling you can immediately repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the next fax.  
Real Time Transmission  
When memory is full, the machine cannot continue to scan documents into memory before sending.  
However, you can turn on REAL TIME TX. Then place the documents in the ADF and enter the  
fax number. As soon as the phone line is free, the machine starts dialling and sending the fax.  
1
2
3
Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 5.  
To change the default setting, press  
or  
to select ON (or OFF) and press Menu/Set.  
Go to Step 6ORFor the next fax transmission only, press  
ONLY.  
or  
to select NEXT FAX  
4
5
6
Press Menu/Set.  
For the next fax only, press  
or  
to select ON (or OFF) and press Menu/Set.  
Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the SETUP SEND  
menuORPress 2 if you have finished choosing settings and go to Step 7.  
7
If you switched ON Real Time Transmission for the next fax only, enter the fax number and  
press Fax Start.  
19 Chapter 2  
     
3
Receiving a Fax  
Receive Mode Settings  
Select Receive Mode  
There are four different receive modes for the machine. You may choose the mode  
that best suits your needs by pressing Receive Mode repeatedly until the screen  
displays the setting you want to use.  
You’ll need to connect an external telephone to select Fax/Tel (F/T) or Manual  
Mode.  
Receive Mode  
For  
1. FAX ONLY  
Use this function if you want to receive fax messages only (no  
telephone calls). The machine should be connected on its own  
line. The machine automatically answers every call as a fax  
call. You cannot receive a voice call, but, if you have  
connected an External telephone, you can still dial out and  
make voice calls. (This setting is recommended if the machine  
is on its own dedicated line.)  
2. FAX/TEL (F/T)  
Use this function if you expect to receive many fax messages  
and few phone calls. The machine automatically answers  
every call. If the call is a fax, it prints the fax. If the call is not  
a fax, it signals you with an F/T pseudo-ring, different from the  
phone company ringing, to alert you to pick up the call. If you  
select this setting, youll need to set the Ring Delay and F/T  
Ring Time features (on the following pages).  
3. TAD:ANSWER MACH.  
(with an External Answering  
Machine)  
This is the only setting in which you can use an external  
answering machine. Your telephone answering device is  
connected to the machine, and answers every call. Once the  
external telephone answering device (TAD) answers, the  
machine listens for fax tones. If it detects fax tones, fax  
messages are printed.  
The TAD setting works only with an external telephone  
answering device (TAD). Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time do  
not work in this setting.  
4. MANUAL  
Use this function if you receive many telephone calls and few  
fax messages. You must answer all calls yourself. If you hear  
fax tones, wait until the machine takes over the call  
automatically, then hang up (see Fax Detect function).  
Receiving a Fax 20  
       
To Select or Change Your Receive Mode  
1
Press Receive Mode. The screen displays your  
current selection.  
FAX ONLY  
FAX/TEL  
2
Press the key again and the next selection appears.  
After 2 seconds, the screen returns to the date and time  
display, along with your new Receive Mode setting.  
TAD:ANSWER MACH.  
MANUAL  
If you are changing the Receive Mode while in another operation, the screen  
returns to that operation.  
FAX:FAX ONLY  
F/T:FAX/TEL  
09/06 15:25 FAX  
TAD:EXTERNAL ANSWERING MACHINE  
MAN:MANUAL  
Current Receive Mode  
Setting the Ring Delay  
The Ring Delay setting determines the number of times the machine rings before it answers in FAX  
1
2
Press Menu/Set, 2, 1, 1.  
Press or to select how many times the line rings before the machine answers (02-10  
for Australia, 01-10 for New Zealand, 00 -10 for some countries.).  
Press Menu/Set when the screen displays your selection.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
3
4
Setting the F/T (Fax/Tel) Ring Time (Fax/Tel Mode Only)  
You need to determine how long the machine will notify you with its special F/T pseudo-ring when  
you have a voice call. This ringing happens after the initial ringing from the phone company. Only  
the machine rings, for 20, 30, 40 or 70 seconds (for 20, 30, 40 or 55 seconds: Only for New Zealand)  
;
no other phones on the same line ring the special F/T pseudo-ring. However, you can answer the call  
1
2
Press Menu/Set, 2, 1, 2.  
Press or to select how long the machine will ring to alert you that you have a voice  
call, and then press Menu/Set.  
3
Press Stop/Exit.  
21 Chapter 3  
       
Now, when a call comes in and the machine is set to Fax/Tel (F/T) Mode, all phones on this line will  
ring the number of times you selected in Ring Delay.  
You can let the machine pick up and detect if its a fax or voice call. If its a fax call, the machine  
prints the fax. If its a voice call, the machine signals you with an F/T pseudo-ring for the length of  
time you selected in F/T Ring Time.  
Even if the caller hangs up during the F/T pseudo-ringing, the machine continues  
the F/T pseudo-ringing for the set time.  
Fax Detect (set ON by default)  
When you use this feature, you dont have to press Fax Start when you answer a fax call and hear  
calling beeps. Just hold the handset and wait for several seconds. When you see RECEIVING on  
the fax screen or when you hear chirpsthrough the handset of an extension phone connected to  
another wall socket, just replace the handset, and the machine does the rest. Selecting ON allows the  
machine to receive fax calls automatically, even if you lift the handset of an extension or external  
phone. Selecting SEMI lets the fax machine receive the call only if youve answered it at the  
machine. Selecting OFF means youll have to activate the machine yourself, by pressing Fax Start  
or  
5 1 ( 9 1 for New Zealand) if you are not at the machine. (You have to set Remote  
Activation to ON in Menu/Set, 2, 1, 4 to use  
5 1 ( 9 1 for New Zealand).) (See Operation  
In case Fax Detect does not work, because of a poor phone line connection, just press the Activation  
Code 5 1 ( 9 1 for New Zealand).  
1
2
3
Press Menu/Set, 2, 1, 3.  
Use or to select ON, SEMI or OFF and press Menu/Set.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
Receiving a Fax 22  
   
Receiving a Fax  
Printing a Reduced Incoming Document (Auto Reduction)  
If you choose ON, the machine reduces an incoming document automatically, so that it fits on one  
page of A4 recording paper, regardless of the size of the original document.  
1
2
3
4
Press Menu/Set, 2, 1, 5. The screen displays  
Use or to select ON (or OFF).  
5.AUTO REDUCTION  
Press Menu/Set when the screen displays your selection.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
If you receive faxes that are split on two pages, change this setting ON.  
I When you use Auto Reduction to reduce incoming documents to fit on one page  
of recording paper, you can do so only as long as the original document is not  
longer than 35 cm. If the original is longer than 35 cm, the data will not be  
reduced and will carry over to print on a second page.  
I When you use Auto Reduction and you receive an incoming document that is  
smaller than your recording paper, no reduction will take place, and you will get  
the same size recorded as the original.  
Setting the Print Density  
If the machine is printing too light or too dark, you can adjust the print density level. The new setting  
will remain until you change it again.  
1
2
Press Menu/Set, 2, 1, 7.  
Press  
or  
to select your setting. Each key press changes the print density to the next  
setting.  
3
4
When the screen shows the setting you want, press Menu/Set.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
23 Chapter 3  
         
Reception into Memory  
As soon as the multi-purpose sheet feeder becomes empty during fax reception, the screen will  
display CHECK PAPER; please put some paper in the multi-purpose sheet feeder. (See Brother  
Quick Setup Guide.)  
If the MEMORY RECEPTION switch is ON at this time…  
The current fax reception will continue, with the remaining page(s) being stored in memory, subject  
to available memory. Subsequent incoming faxes will also be stored into memory until the memory  
is full, following with no further incoming fax calls will be automatically answered. To print all data,  
put fresh paper in the multi-purpose sheet feeder and press Fax Start.  
If the MEMORY RECEPTION switch is OFF at this time…  
The current fax reception will continue, with the remaining page(s) being stored in memory, subject  
to available memory. Subsequent incoming fax calls will not be automatically answered until fresh  
paper is put in the multi-purpose sheet feeder. To print the last fax received, put paper in the multi-  
purpose sheet feeder and press Fax Start.  
1
2
Press Menu/Set, 2, 1, 6.  
Use  
or  
to select ON or OFF, and press Menu/Set when the screen displays your  
selection.  
3
Press Stop/Exit.  
Printing a Fax from Memory  
If you have fax storage ON for remote retrieval or fax forwarding, you can still print a fax from the  
machines memory when you are at the machine: (See Setting Fax Storage, page 52.)  
1
2
3
Press Menu/Set, 2, 5, 4.  
Press Fax Start.  
After all the data saved in the memory is printed out, press Stop/Exit.  
Receiving a Fax 24  
     
4
Telephone (Voice) Operation  
Making Voice Calls  
You can use your FAX/MFC to make voice telephone calls, by dialling manually or by using Search,  
One Touch (FAX 2850) or Speed Dial memory. When you dial an auto dial number, the screen  
displays the name youve stored, or if you havent stored a name, the fax number youve stored.  
You can also use Chain Dialling or Pause function.  
Manual Dialling  
Manual dialling is simply pressing all of the digits of the phone number.  
1
2
3
Pick up the handset. ORPress Hook.  
When you hear a dial tone, dial the number, using the dial pad.  
If you pressed Hook to dial the call, pick up the handset when the other party answers. (The speaker  
works only one way; the other party wont be able to hear you unless you pick up the handset.)  
4
To hang up, replace the handset.  
Search  
You can search for names you have stored in One Touch (FAX-2850) and Speed Dial  
1
2
3
Press Search/Speed Dial, then enter the first letter of the name youre looking for.  
Press or to search the memory.  
When the screen displays the name you want to call,  
press Fax Start to begin dialling.  
4
5
If you press Hook to dial the call, pick up the handset when the other party answers. (The  
speaker works only one way; the other party wont be able to hear you unless you pick up the  
handset.)  
When the call is over, hang up.  
You can also use  
or  
key to search the numbers you have stored in  
memory in numerical order of registration. In that case, do not enter the first letter  
of the name in Step 2.  
One Touch Dialling (For FAX-2850 Only)  
1
2
Pick up the handset. ORPress Hook.  
When you hear a dial tone, press the One Touch key of the location you want to call. To use One  
Touch dial numbers 5-8 hold down Shift and press the appropriate One Touch Dial key.  
3
If you pressed Hook to dial the call, pick up the handset when the other party answers. (The speaker  
works only one way; the other party wont be able to hear you unless you pick up the handset.)  
25 Chapter 4  
   
4
To hang up, replace the handset.  
If you try to use a One Touch location with no number stored in it, you hear a  
warning sound, and screen displays NOT ASSIGNED. The display returns to  
normal after 2 seconds.  
Speed Dialling  
1
2
Pick up the handset. ORPress Hook.  
When you hear a dial tone, press Search/Speed Dial, press #, and then press the two-digit  
3
4
If you pressed Hook to dial the call, pick up the handset when the other party answers. (The speaker  
works only one way; the other party wont be able to hear you unless you pick up the handset.)  
To hang up, replace the handset.  
If you are sending a fax, press Fax Start after pressing the Speed Dial number. If  
you picked up the handset, press Fax Start when the receiving fax machine  
answers with fax tone.  
Hold  
1
2
3
Press Hold to put a call on Hold.  
You can put down the handset without disconnecting the call.  
Pick up the FAX/MFC handset to release the call from hold. Picking up an extension handset  
will not release the call from Hold.  
Pause  
Press Redial/Pause to insert a 3.5 second pause between numbers. If you are dialing overseas, you  
can press Redial/Pause as many times as needed to increase the length of the pause.  
On Hook Dialling  
1
Dial the number by using the dial pad or One Touch Dial key (FAX 2850), or Speed Dial and #  
then two-digit Speed Dial number.  
2
The number you are dialling, or the name you have stored for One Touch or Speed Dial is  
displayed on the LCD.  
3
4
Press Fax Start.  
Pick up the handset when you hear the other end from the monitor speaker.  
When you make a call by pressing Fax Start after dialling, you can listen to the  
other end of the line from the monitor speaker, but they can’t hear you unless you  
pick up the handset.  
If you accidentally press Hook before lifting the handset, the call will be disconnected.  
Telephone (Voice) Operation 26  
   
Tone/Pulse (Not available in New Zealand)  
If you have pulse dialling service, but need to send tone signals (for telephone banking, for example),  
follow the directions below. If you have touch tone service, you do not need this feature to send tone  
signals.  
1
2
3
Lift the handset.  
Press #. Any digits dialled after this sends tone signals.  
When you hang up, FAX/MFC returns to pulse dialling service.  
Fax/Tel (F/T) Mode  
When you share one line for your telephone and fax machine, in the Fax/Tel (F/T) Mode, the fax  
machine can determine whether an incoming call is a fax or a telephone call. (See Select Receive  
Hook Key  
If you press Hook when you are talking lifting the handset with the other end, you can hear the other  
end from machines monitor speaker, but the other end cannot hear you.  
27 Chapter 4  
5
Printing Reports  
Transmission Report and Journal Setting  
Two reports require initial setup in the Menu table: Transmission Verification Report and Journal  
Period. For initial setup:  
Press Menu/Set, 2, 4, 1.  
1.TRANSMISSION  
OR—  
Press Menu/Set, 2, 4, 2.  
2.JOURNAL PERIOD  
Customizing the Transmission Verification Report  
You can use the Transmission Report as confirmation that you sent a fax. This report lists the name  
or fax number of the receiving party, the time and date of transmission, and if the transmission was  
successful.  
When the feature is OFF, the report is printed automatically only if an error occurred during  
transmission. If the report indicates ERROR, send the document again. If the report indicates you  
should check the readability of certain pages, resend those pages.  
If you typically send multiple faxes to the same destinations, you may need a reminder to identify  
each fax transmission. You can select OFF+IMAGE or ON+IMAGE to print a portion of the first  
page of the fax message on the report.  
1
2
3
4
Press Menu/Set, 2, 4, 1.  
Press or to select OFF, OFF+IMAGE, ON and ON+IMAGE.  
Press Menu/Set.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
Setting the Journal Period  
You can set the machine to print activity reports at specific intervals (1, 3, 6, 12, 24 hours, 2, 4 or 7  
days). If you set the interval to OFF, you can print the report by following the steps in the next  
section.  
1
2
Press Menu/Set, 2, 4, 2.  
Press or to choose your setting, and then press Menu/Set. If you choose 7 days, the  
screen prompts you to choose a day at which to begin the 7-day countdown. Press  
or  
to choose your setting and press Menu/Set.  
3
4
Enter the time to begin printing, in 24-hour format (for example, enter 19:45 for 7:45 PM), and  
press Menu/Set.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
Printing Reports 28  
                 
Using the Reports Key  
Six lists are available.  
Lists basic operational steps and functions.  
1.HELP  
Lists names and numbers stored in Speed Dial memory, in  
numerical order.  
2.QUICK-DIAL  
Journal lists information about the last 200 incoming and  
outgoing faxes. TX means Transmit; RX means Receive.  
3.JOURNAL  
Prints a Transmission Verification Report for your last  
transmission.  
4.XMIT VERIFY  
5.SYSTEM SETUP  
Lists settings for GENERAL SETUP, SETUP RECEIVE,  
SETUP SEND, REPORT SETTING, REMOTE FAX  
OPT and MISCELLANEOUS.  
You can print an accessories order form to your Brother  
dealer for service.  
6.ORDER FORM  
To Print a Report  
1
2
Press Reports.  
Press  
or  
to select the report you want, and then press Menu/Set.  
OR—  
Enter the number of the report you want to print. For example, press 1 to print the Help List.  
29 Chapter 5  
                   
6
Advanced Sending  
Advanced Operations  
Electronic Cover Page  
The cover page is sent to the receiving partys machine. Your cover page includes the name stored  
in the One Touch (FAX-2850) or Speed Dial memory, if you have used this feature to start the call.  
The cover page indicates the fax is from your Station ID, and the number of pages youre sending.  
If you have COVERPG SETUP set to ON (Function menu 2-2-7), the number of pages remains  
blank.  
You can select a comment to include on your cover page, or  
you can select 1.NOTE OFF if you do not wish to include  
1.NOTE OFF  
2.PLEASE CALL  
As well as using one of the comments above, you can also  
enter up to two customized messages, each 27 characters  
3.URGENT  
4.CONFIDENTIAL  
Cover Page for Next Fax Only  
Make sure Station ID is set up. (See Setting the Station ID, page 11.) This feature does not work  
without the Station ID.  
You can set the machine to send a cover page with a particular document. This cover page will  
include the number of pages in your document.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 7.  
Press Menu/Set when the screen displays NEXT FAX ONLY.  
Press  
Press  
or  
or  
to select ON (or OFF), and press Menu/Set.  
to view the comment selections.  
Press Menu/Set when the screen displays your selection.  
Enter two digits to indicate the number of pages you are sending. (Enter 00 to leave the number  
of pages blank.) If you make a mistake, press  
to back up and re-enter the number of pages.  
8
9
Press Menu/Set. The screen prompts you to continue.  
Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the SETUP SEND  
menuORPress 2 if you have finished choosing settings, and go to Step 10.  
10 Enter the fax number and then press Fax Start.  
Advanced Sending 30  
       
Always Send Cover Page  
Make sure Station ID is set up. (See Setting the Station ID, page 11.) This feature does not work  
without the Station ID.  
You can set the machine to send a cover page whenever you send a fax. The number of pages in your  
fax is not included when you use this setting.  
1
2
3
Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 7.  
Press or to select ON or OFF.  
Press Menu/Set when the screen displays COVERPAGE:ON. (If you select ON, a coverpage  
is always sent when you send a fax.)  
4
If you selected ON, the screen displays the cover page comment options. Press  
view comment selections.  
or  
to  
5
6
Press Menu/Set when the screen displays your selection. The screen prompts you to continue.  
Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the SETUP SEND  
menuORPress 2 to exit if you have finished choosing settings.  
Using a Printed Cover Page  
If you prefer using a printed cover page that you have write on, you can print the sample page and  
attach it to your fax.  
1
2
Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 7.  
Press or to select PRINT SAMPLE, and press Menu/Set when the screen displays  
your selection.  
3
4
Press Fax Start. The machine prints a copy of your cover page.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
Composing Your Own Comments  
1
2
3
4
5
Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 8. The screen displays: COVERPAGE NOTE.  
Use or to choose position 5 or 6 for your customized comment, and press Menu/Set.  
Use the dial pad to enter your customized comment. (See Entering Text, page 147.)  
Press Menu/Set. The screen prompts you to continue  
Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the SETUP SEND  
menuORPress 2 to exit.  
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Overseas Mode  
Sometimes, when sending a fax to overseas numbers, problems can be experienced. This mode  
makes the machine work better for such calls.  
After you send a fax using this feature, the feature turns itself off.  
1
2
3
Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 9.  
Press  
or  
to select ON (or OFF), and press Menu/Set when the screen displays your  
selection.  
4
5
Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the SETUP SEND  
menuORPress 2 if you have finished choosing settings and go to Step 5.  
Enter the fax number youre calling, and press Fax Start.  
Delayed Transmission (Timer)  
You can use this function to send a fax up to 24 hours later.  
1
2
3
Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 3.  
Enter the time you want the fax to be sent, in 24-hour format (for example, enter 19:45 for 7:45  
PM), and press Menu/Set.  
4
5
Press 1 to select DOCORPress 2 to select MEMORY. If you select 1.DOC, the machine  
will not start scanning the document until the preset time. The document must be left in the ADF.  
Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the SETUP SEND  
menuORPress 2 if you have finished choosing settings and go to Step 6. The screen  
prompts you to enter the fax number.  
6
Enter the fax number, and press Fax Start. The machine will wait until the time you have  
entered to send the fax.  
Delayed Batch Transmission  
Before sending the delayed faxes, your Brother machine will economize by sorting all the  
documents in memory by destination and scheduled time. If you set Batch Transmission to ON, all  
delayed faxes scheduled at the same time to the same fax number will be sent as one transmission.  
1
2
3
Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 4.  
Press or to select ON (or OFF) and press Menu/Set.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
Advanced Sending 32  
             
Broadcasting  
Broadcasting is automatically sending the same fax message to multiple fax numbers. Using the  
Menu/Set key, you can include up to 8 One Touch locations (FAX-2850), up to 100 Speed Dial  
locations, and up to 50 manually dialled numbers (maximum of 158 (FAX-2850) or 150 (MFC-  
4800) locations if you did not use up any locations for Groups, access codes or credit card numbers).  
However, available memory will vary with the types of jobs in memory and numbers of locations  
used for broadcasting. If you broadcast to more than the maximum locations available, you will not  
be able to setup transmissions using dual access and the timer.  
The easiest way to broadcast is to first combine frequently used One Touch (FAX-2850) and Speed  
Dial numbers as a Group, which uses up a One Touch key (FAX-2850) or a Speed Dial #.  
(Remember, you can have up to six Groups and Quick Dial numbers can be included in more than  
one Group). Then by pressing Menu/Set between each location, you can include One Touch (FAX-  
2850), Speed Dial, Groups, and manual dialling (using the dial pad) in the same broadcast. Use the  
Search/Speed Dial to help you choose the numbers easily.  
After the broadcast is completed, a Broadcast Report will be printed automatically to let you know  
the results.  
1
2
Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Enter a number using One Touch (FAX-2850), Speed Dial, Search, Group number or the dial  
pad.  
Example: Group number  
3
4
Press Menu/Set. You will be prompted to enter the next number.  
Enter the next number.  
Example: Speed Dial  
5
6
Press Menu/Set.  
Enter the next fax number.  
Example: Manual dialling, using the dial pad.  
7
Press Fax Start.  
The machine will read the documents into memory and then start sending faxes to all the numbers  
you entered.  
I To stop the broadcasting in progress, press Stop/Exit. The display asks if you  
want to cancel all locations or just the location that is being sent to.  
I Enter the long dialling sequence numbers as you normally would, but keep in  
mind that each key counts as one location, so the number of locations you can  
call becomes limited.  
I If the line is busy or a connection could not be made for some other reasons  
while broadcasting, the machine will redial the number automatically.  
I If the memory is full, press Stop/Exit to abort the job or press Fax Start to  
send the portion that is in the memory (if more than one page has been  
scanned).  
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Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting  
Groups allow you to send the same fax message to many fax numbers by pressing only one One  
Touch Group key and Fax Start (FAX-2850) or five keys (Search/Speed Dial, #, the two-digit  
location, and Fax Start). You can store up to six of the Groups on your One Touch keys (FAX-  
2850) or Speed Dial, and then broadcast by pressing only the One Touch key (FAX-2850) or  
Search/Speed Dial, #, the two-digit location (and Fax Start). First, youll need to store each fax  
number as a One Touch or Speed Dial number. Then, you can combine them into a Group. Each  
Group uses up a One Touch or Speed Dial number. You can have up to six Groups, or you can assign  
1
For the FAX, press Menu/Set, 2, 3, 3.  
For the MFC, press Menu/Set, 2, 3, 2.  
For FAX-2850, LCD shows  
PRESS SPEED-DIAL  
OR ONE-TOUCH KEY  
For MFC-4800, LCD shows  
PRESS SPEED-DIAL  
2
Storing the Group as a Speed Dial Number.  
Press Search/Speed Dial, and then enter the two-  
digit location where you wish to store the Group  
number, and then press Menu/Set.  
SPEED DIAL? #  
(For example, press Search/Speed Dial, 07.)  
OR—  
Storing the Group on a One Touch key.  
For the FAX-2850, press a One Touch key where you wish to store the Group number, and then  
press Menu/Set.  
(For example, press One Touch key 2.)  
3
4
Use the dial pad to enter the Group number, and then press Menu/Set.  
(For example, press 1 for Group 1.)  
To include One Touch or Speed Dial numbers in the  
Group, enter them as if you were dialling. For example,  
for One Touch Dial key 5, press One Touch Dial key 5.  
For Speed Dial location 09, press  
G01:*05#09_  
Search/Speed Dial, then press 0, 9 on the dial pad.  
The LCD shows 05, #09.  
5
6
Press Menu/Set. The screen prompts you to enter a name.  
Use the dial pad to enter a name for the group (for example, NEW CLIENTS) and press  
7
Press Stop/Exit.  
You can print a list of all One Touch and Speed Dial numbers. Group numbers will  
be marked in the column of “GROUP”. (See Printing Reports, page 28.)  
Advanced Sending 34  
 
Cancelling a Job While Scanning the Document  
You can cancel a job while you are scanning it into memory by pressing Stop/Exit. Eject the  
document by pressing Stop/Exit again.  
Checking and Cancelling a Scheduled Job in Memory  
You can check or cancel a job that is waiting in memory.  
If the machine is idle,  
1
Press Menu/Set, 2, 6.  
Any waiting jobs appear on the display. If nothing is waiting, the screen displays NO JOB  
WAITING.  
2
If you have more than two jobs waiting, use  
Press Menu/Set when the screen displays your selectionORIf you have only one job  
or  
to select the job you want to cancel.  
waiting, go to Step 3.  
3
4
Press 1 to cancelORPress 2 to exit without cancelling.  
To cancel another job, return to Step 2.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
I You can check which jobs are remaining in memory by following Steps  
1
and  
2
above.  
Memory Security  
This feature allows you to prevent unauthorised access to the machine. When switched ON, Memory  
Security prohibits most functions. The following functions listed are available while Memory  
Security is switched ON.  
I
I
I
I
I
Receiving faxes into memory [limited by Memory Capacity].  
Scheduled Delayed Transmission*  
Polling*  
Fax Forwarding*  
Remote Retrieval  
* Provided it was set before Memory Security was switched ON.  
Using Memory Security  
You must use a password to switch Memory Security ON and OFF.  
Setting Up Memory Security for the First Time  
1
2
3
Press Menu/Set, 2, 0, 1.  
NEW PASSWD:XXXX  
VERIFY:XXXX  
Enter a 4-digit number as a password.  
Press Menu/Set.  
The screen prompts you to re-enter the password.  
4
5
6
Re-enter the password and press Menu/Set.  
Press  
or  
to choose SET SECURITY.  
Press Menu/Set.  
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The screen prompts you to enter the password.  
PASSWORD:XXXX  
7
Enter a 4-digit password, followed by Menu/Set.  
This is the same as the security password of the machine already stored.  
The screen displays ACCEPTED for 2 seconds, followed by SECURE MODE - Memory Security  
is now switched ON.  
If the password you enter at Step 7 is incorrect, the screen would display WRONG  
PASSWORD. After 2 seconds the display will then return to normal (displaying the  
date & time). You must then start from Step 5 to set Memory Security.  
Changing the Memory Security Password  
1
2
3
Press Menu/Set, 2, 0, 1.  
Press or to choose SET PASSWORD.  
Press Menu/Set.  
The screen prompts you to enter the old password.  
OLD PASSWD:XXXX  
NEW PASSWD:XXXX  
4
5
6
7
Enter the current password.  
Press Menu/Set.  
Enter a 4-digit number as a new password.  
Press Menu/Set.  
The screen prompts you to re-enter the new password.  
VERIFY:XXXX  
8
9
Enter the new password again and press Menu/Set.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
Switching Memory Security ON  
1
2
3
Press Menu/Set, 2, 0, 1.  
Press or to choose SET SECURITY.  
Press Menu/Set.  
The screen prompts you to enter the password.  
PASSWORD:XXXX  
4
Enter a 4-digit password, followed by Menu/Set.  
This is the same as the security password of the machine already stored.  
The screen displays ACCEPTED for 2 seconds, followed by SECURE MODE - Memory Security  
is now switched ON.  
If the password you enter at Step 4 is incorrect, the screen would display WRONG  
PASSWORD. After 2 seconds the display will then return to normal (displaying the  
date & time). You must then start from Step 1 to set Memory Security.  
Advanced Sending 36  
Switching OFF Memory Security  
1
When Memory Security is switched ON, press  
Menu/Set.  
PASSWORD:XXXX  
2
Enter a 4-digit password and press Menu/Set.  
The screen displays ACCEPTED, then after 2 seconds the display reverts to normal. Memory  
Security is now switched OFF. Then all the data saved in the memory will be printed out.  
If the password you enter at Step 2 is incorrect, the screen would display WRONG  
PASSWORD. After 2 seconds the display will then return to displaying SECURE  
MODE. You must then start from Step 1 to switch OFF Memory Security.  
If you forget the Memory Security password, please contact your Brother dealer for service or the  
help number given with the warranty documentation.  
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Advanced Receiving  
Operation from an External or  
Extension Telephone  
An external phone is a telephone that is plugged into the machine (either into the machines EXT  
socket or into the back of the connector that plugs into the telephone wall socket).  
An extension phone is another phone on the same phone number as the machine, but plugged into a  
different telephone wall socket. For example, the machine may be connected to a phone line in your  
study, and you may have another phone on the same line (and same phone number) in your kitchen.  
This feature enables you to answer the phone in the kitchen if it rings while you are making a coffee,  
knowing that you can transfer the call to the machine if the incoming call is a fax.  
If you answer a fax call on an external or extension phone, you can make the machine take over by  
using the Activation Code. When you press the Activation Code  
the machine starts to receive a fax. If you set FAX DETECT to ON, you dont have to press  
9 1 for New Zealand), just hold the handset and wait for several seconds. (See Fax Detect (set  
5 1 ( 9 1 for New Zealand),  
5 1  
(
If the machine answers a voice call and F/T pseudo-rings for you to take over, use the Deactivation  
Code # 5 1 (# 9 1 for New Zealand) to take the call at an extension phone. The Deactivation Code  
is used only in Fax/Tel (F/T) Mode. (You have to set Remote Activation to ON in Menu/Set, 2, 1,  
4 to use  
If you answer a call, and no one is on the line, assume youre receiving a fax. At an extension phone,  
press 5 1 ( 9 1 for New Zealand), wait for fax receiving tones (chirps), then hang up. At an  
external phone, press 5 1 ( 9 1 for New Zealand) and wait for the phone to be disconnected  
5 1 or # 5 1 ( 9 1 or # 9 1 for New Zealand).)  
(the screen displays RECEIVING) before you hang up. (Your caller will have to press Start to send  
the fax.)  
If you accidentally pick up an extension phone when a fax message is being  
received, you may disrupt the transmission or render some portions unreadable.  
The Remote Activation Code can also be used by your callers. When you are using an external TAD,  
your outgoing message (OGM) should end with the statement to send a fax, press  
5 1 ( 9 1  
For Fax/Tel Mode Only  
When the machine is in Fax/Tel (F/T) Mode, it will use the F/T Ring Time (F/T pseudo-ringing) to  
alert you to a voice call. If youre at the machine, you can lift the handset to answer.  
If youre at an extension phone, youll need to lift the handset during the F/T Ring Time and press  
# 5 1 (# 9 1 for New Zealand) between the F/T pseudo-rings. If no one is on the line, or if someone  
wants to send you a fax, send the call back to the machine by pressing  
5 1 ( 9 1 for New  
Zealand).  
Advanced Receiving 38  
                 
Switching ON Remote Activation and Changing Remote Codes  
Remote Codes might not work with some telephone systems. The preset Activation Code is  
5 1  
(
9 1 for New Zealand). The preset Deactivation Code is # 5 1 (# 9 1 for New Zealand).  
If you are always disconnected when accessing your external TAD remotely, try  
changing the Activation Code from  
5 1  
(
9 1 for New Zealand) to # # # and  
the Deactivation Code from # 5 1 (# 9 1 for New Zealand) to 1 1 1. You cannot  
use the same number for the Activation Code, the Deactivation Code and the  
Remote Access Code.  
To switch Remote Activation ON and change Remote Codes  
1
2
Press Menu/Set, 2, 1, 4.  
Press  
or  
to select ON (or OFF), and press Menu/Set when the screen displays the setting  
you want.  
3
4
5
If you want to, enter a new Remote Activation Code, then press Menu/Set.  
If you want to, enter a new Remote Deactivation Code, then press Menu/Set.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
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8
Telephone Service  
Telephone Service for Australia  
Distinctive Ringing  
This machine feature lets you use the Distinctive Ringing subscriber service offered by Telstras  
®
FaxStream Duet, which allows you to have at least two separate telephone numbers on the phone  
line. Each phone number has its own Distinctive Ringing pattern, so you know which phone number  
is ringing. This is one way you can have a separate phone number for your FAX/MFC.  
Your FAX/MFC has a Distinctive Ringing function, allowing you to dedicate one phone number just  
for receiving faxes.  
You can switch it off temporarily, then turn it back on. When you get a new fax  
number, make sure you reset this function.  
To have your external TAD answer only the main number, the machine  
must be in Manual Mode.  
In FAX/TEL (F/T) or FAX ONLY mode, the machine will answer all numbers  
on the phone line.  
Set the Distinctive Ringing to ON  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Disconnect the FAX/MFC from any TAD or telephone company voice mail.  
Set the FAX/MFC to Manual Mode.  
Press Menu/Set, 2, 0, 2. The screen displays the current setting of this feature.  
Press  
or  
to select ON (or OFF).  
Press Menu/Set.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
Caller ID (Caller IDentification)  
Caller ID is a telephone service that allows the subscriber to see a display of the callers phone  
number or name as the telephone rings. It is a fast way to screen your calls. You can respond quickly  
to calls you missed, because Caller IDs are received and stored in your FAX/MFC memory.  
I To get the Caller ID Service: apply for the Caller ID service at your local  
telephone company, if available.  
Telephone Service 40  
     
Advantages of Caller ID  
For Business  
All businesses profit from a quicker response to customer calls. Businesses that provide mail order  
services, money-lending services or provide confidential information, can protect themselves from  
false orders or acceptance of false identification.  
At Home  
Residential customers can protect themselves from unwanted calls.  
How Does the Caller ID Work?  
The Caller ID Appears on the Display When Your Telephone Rings  
As your telephone rings, the display shows you the caller’s phone number or name. Once you pick  
up the handset, the caller’s ID disappears. You will see up to the first 16 characters of the number  
on the display.  
Helpful Hints  
I
I
I
If OUT OF AREA appears on the display, it means that the call came from outside your caller  
ID service area or a public phone. *  
If PRIVATE CALL appears on the display, it means the caller intentionally blocked the  
transmission of his/her ID. *  
If no caller ID was transmitted to your fax machine, PICK UP PHONE will remain on the  
display.  
* Depends on network Function.  
The Caller ID is Stored in Your Machine’s Memory  
The FAX/MFC can store a maximum of the last 30 incoming caller IDs in the memory, along with  
the time and date of reception. The 31st call will cause the oldest ID to be erased.  
The Caller ID information stored in the memory can be used for the following.  
I
Printing the Caller ID List.  
You can review calls you received by checking the Caller IDs in memory. This report will list  
the Date, Time, Phone Number (Caller ID), and type of Call (Comment).  
Viewing Caller ID List  
Caller ID memory stores information for up to thirty calls; when the thirty-first call comes in,  
information about the first call is erased. You can scroll through Caller ID information to review  
those calls made to your FAX/MFC.  
1
2
Press Menu/Set, 2, 0, 3.  
Press or to select DISPLAY # and press Menu/Set.  
If the name was not received, it will not be displayed.  
Press or to scroll through the Caller ID memory to select the Caller ID you want to  
view and press Menu/Set.  
The next screen shows the caller’s telephone number and the date and time of the call.  
3
4
Press  
or  
to return to the Caller ID listing —OR— Press Stop/Exit to exit.  
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Printing Caller ID List  
1
2
3
4
Press Menu/Set, 2, 0, 3.  
Press or to select PRINT REPORT.  
Press Menu/Set.  
Press Fax Start.  
Telephone Service 42  
Telephone Service for New Zealand  
FaxAbility  
FaxAbility is a service offered by Telecom that allows you to have an additional number on one  
phone line, with its own distinctive ring pattern. This way, when you get an incoming call, you can  
identify the number being called by its ring.  
How Will the Fax Machine Treat All Other Numbers?  
FaxAbility mode ensures that the machine will answer calls to the FaxAbility (secondary) number.  
When a call comes in to your main number, all the phones will ring. You can set an external  
answering device (TAD) to answer calls on the other number(s). (See the chart in the following  
page.)  
If you change the answer mode on the fax machine to FAX/TEL (F/T) or FAX ONLY mode, that  
setting will override the FaxAbility setup. In FAX/TEL (F/T) or FAX ONLY mode, your fax  
machine will answer all the phone numbers (including its own ring pattern).  
What is the Advantage of Using the FaxAbility Function?  
Using FaxAbility is the most efficient way to receive both fax and telephone calls on the same line.  
It is much easier for your callers who dial manually. The fax machine will answer with receiving  
tones so they will not have to press an activation code. And the people who call to talk on your main  
number, will not have to talk to your fax machine. Basically, it gives you two independent numbers  
without the higher cost of a second line.  
How Does FaxAbility Work?  
Your telephone number will have the standard ring pattern of long, long tone, while the new number  
will have a ring pattern of long, silence, long, etc. When FaxAbility is ON, you will not hear the first  
ring of all incoming calls on the fax machine. Extension phones will ring as usual. If the fax machine  
recognizes the ring pattern, all ringing will stop and the fax machine will answer and automatically  
receive the fax message. Otherwise, you will hear the extension phones and the fax machine  
continue to ring. The fax machine always listens to the ring pattern before it answers, so do not pick  
up the phone during that time. You will quickly learn to recognize the ring pattern for faxes, so you  
will not be tempted to answer that number. Either you or a telephone answering device can answer  
the main number(s).  
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Flowchart Sequence of Incoming Call  
Incoming Call  
All extension phones ring,  
fax machine is silent.  
(The answer mode should  
be MANUAL.)  
Registered  
FaxAbility Number  
Main number  
Fax machine automatically  
receives and prints fax  
message.  
Fax machine begins  
ringing on third ring.  
Telephone Answering  
You answer the call  
at an external phone.  
Device (TAD)  
answers the call.  
How to Turn FaxAbility OFF or ON  
The FaxAbility function is designed to accommodate the FaxAbility service provided by Telecom.  
To change the setting, repeat Steps 1-3; Step 2 is where you can select either ON or OFF.  
Call Waiting beeps caused by incoming calls on your main number can affect fax transmissions.  
If you have FaxAbility Service but dont have Call Waiting you need do nothing at this stage.  
If you do have Call Waiting as well as FaxAbility, set the Call Waiting menu option to ON. See  
below.  
Your FaxAbility service automatically suspends Call Waiting when incoming faxes are being sent  
to you.  
1
2
3
Press Menu/Set, 2, 0, 2.  
The screen displays  
2.FAXABILITY  
Press  
or  
to select ON (or OFF).  
FAXABILITY:OFF  
FAXABILITY:ON  
Press Menu/Set.  
Only when FAXABILITY is set ON, Call Waiting can  
be selected ON.  
In case of FAXABILITY is set OFF, Call Waiting is  
automatically OFF without choice.  
CALL WAITING:OFF  
4
5
Press Menu/Set.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
Telephone Service 44  
Caller ID (Caller IDentification)  
Caller ID is a telephone service that allows the subscriber to see a display of the callers phone  
number as the telephone rings. It is a fast way to screen your calls. You can respond quickly to calls  
you missed, because Caller IDs are received and stored in your machines memory.  
I To get the Caller ID Service: apply for the Caller ID service at your local  
telephone company, if available.  
Advantages of Caller ID  
For Business  
All businesses profit from a quicker response to customer calls. Businesses that provide mail order  
services, money-lending services or provide confidential information, can protect themselves from  
false orders or acceptance of false identification.  
At Home  
Residential customers can protect themselves from unwanted calls.  
How Does the Caller ID Work?  
The Caller ID Appears on the Display When Your Telephone Rings  
As your telephone rings, the display shows you the callers phone number. Once you pick up the  
handset, the callers ID disappears. You will see up to the first 16 characters of the number on the  
display.  
Helpful Hints  
I
I
I
If OUT OF AREA appears on the display, it means that the call came from outside your caller  
ID service area. *  
If PRIVATE CALL appears on the display, it means the caller intentionally blocked the  
transmission of his/her ID. *  
If no caller ID was transmitted to your fax machine, PICK UP PHONE will remain on the  
display.  
* Depends on network Function.  
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Viewing Caller ID List  
Caller ID memory stores information for up to thirty calls; when the thirty-first call comes in,  
information about the first call is erased. You can scroll through Caller ID information to review  
those calls made to your FAX/MFC.  
1
2
Press Menu/Set, 2, 0, 3.  
Press or to select DISPLAY # and press Menu/Set.  
If the name was not received, it will not be displayed.  
Press or to scroll through the Caller ID memory to select the Caller ID you want to  
view and press Menu/Set.  
The next screen shows the callers telephone number and the date and time of the call.  
3
4
Press  
or  
to return to the Caller ID listing ORPress Stop/Exit .  
Printing Caller ID List  
1
2
3
4
Press Menu/Set, 2, 0, 3.  
Press or to select PRINT REPORT.  
Press Menu/Set.  
Press Fax Start.  
If you use the Caller ID for Dial back…  
I Please be sure that you use appropriate dialling procedures for local and  
national call.  
I Please be sure that you make sure of the details of the exact number to be  
called back, and the need to insert prefix(es) for manual dialling.  
I Please understand that your machine may not display precisely the digits to be  
called.  
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Telephone Service for Some Countries  
Distinctive Ringing (For Singapore and Hong Kong)  
This FAX/MFC feature lets you use the Distinctive Ringing subscriber service offered by some  
telephone companies, which allows you to have several telephone numbers on one phone line. Each  
phone number has its own Distinctive Ringing pattern, so youll know which phone number is  
ringing. This is one way you can have a separate phone number for your FAX/MFC.  
Your FAX/MFC has a Distinctive Ringing function, allowing you to dedicate one phone number just  
for receiving faxes. Youll need to set Distinctive Ringing to ON.  
You can switch it off temporarily, then turn it back on. When you get a new fax  
number, make sure you reset this function.  
I The FAX/MFC will answer only calls to the Distinctive Ringing number.  
I To have your external TAD answer only the main number, the FAX/MFC must  
be in Manual Mode.  
I In FAX/TEL (F/T) or FAX ONLY mode, the FAX/MFC will answer all numbers  
on the phone line.  
Setting the Distinctive Ringing  
1
2
3
4
5
Set the FAX/MFC to MANUAL mode.  
Press Menu/Set, 2, 0, 2.  
Press  
or  
to select ON (or OFF).  
Press Menu/Set.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
Caller ID (For Singapore and Hong Kong)  
The Caller ID feature of this machine lets you use the Caller ID subscriber service offered by many  
local phone companies. This service provides you, by means of the screen display, the telephone  
number (or name) of your caller as the line rings. (See Printing Caller ID List, page 48.)  
After a few rings, the screen displays the telephone number of your caller (or name, if available).  
Once you pick up the handset, the Caller ID information disappears from the screen, but the call  
information remains stored in the Caller ID memory.  
I
I
I
You will see the first 16 characters of the number or name.  
OUT OF AREA display means call originates outside your Caller ID service area.  
PRIVATE CALL display means the caller has intentionally blocked transmission of  
information.  
I
CALL PICKUP display remains on the screen when no Caller ID information was transmitted.  
If both the name and number are received, the screen displays only the name.  
You can print a list of Caller ID information received by your machine.  
Caller ID service varies with different carriers. Call your local phone company to  
determine the kind of service available in your area.  
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Viewing Caller ID List  
Caller ID memory stores information for up to thirty calls; when the thirty-first call comes in,  
information about the first call is erased. You can scroll through Caller ID information to review  
those calls made to your machine.  
1
2
Press Menu/Set, 2, 0, 3.  
Press or to select DISPLAY #? and press Menu/Set.  
If the name was not received, it will not be displayed.  
Press or to scroll through the Caller ID memory to select the Caller ID you want to  
3
view and press Menu/Set.  
The next screen shows the callers telephone number and the date and time of the call.  
4
Press  
or  
to return to the Caller ID listingORPress Stop/Exit.  
Printing Caller ID List  
1
2
3
Press Menu, 2, 0, 3.  
Press or to select PRINT REPORT? and press Menu/Set.  
Press Fax Start.  
Telephone Service 48  
 
9
Polling  
Polling is the process of retrieving faxes from another machine. You can use the  
machine to pollother machines, or you can have someone poll the machine.  
All parties involved in polling need to set up their machines to accommodate polling. When someone  
polls the machine to receive a fax, they pay for the call; if you poll someones fax machine to receive  
a fax, you pay for the call. (See Polling Transmit, page 51.)  
Some machines do not respond to the polling function.  
Polling Receive  
Polling Receive is when you call another fax machine to receive a fax from it.  
Setup for Polling Receive (Standard)  
1
2
3
Press Menu/Set, 2, 1, 8.  
Press or to choose STANDARD, and press Menu/Set.  
Enter the fax number you are polling, and press  
Fax Start.  
ENTER FAX NO.  
The screen displays DIALING #XXX.  
Secure Polling  
Secure Polling is a way to keep your documents and othersfrom falling into the wrong hands while  
the fax machines are set up for polling. You can use Secure Polling only with another Brother fax  
machine. Your four-digit secure code must be entered on the machine that polls for your documents.  
Setup for Polling Receive with Secure Code  
You need to make sure you are using the same secure code as the other party.  
1
2
3
Press Menu/Set, 2, 1, 8.  
Press or to choose SECURE, and press Menu/Set.  
Enter a four-digit secure code.  
This is the same as the security code of the fax machine you are polling.  
4
5
6
Press Menu/Set.  
Enter the fax number you are polling.  
ENTER FAX NO.  
Press Fax Start.  
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Setup Delayed Polling Receive  
You can set the machine to begin Polling Receive at a later time.  
1
2
3
4
Press Menu/Set, 2, 1, 8.  
Press or to choose TIMER, and press Menu/Set.  
The screen prompts you to enter the time you want to begin polling.  
Enter the time (in 24-hour format) you want to begin polling.  
For example, enter 21:45 for 9:45 PM.  
5
6
Press Menu/Set. The screen prompts you to enter the fax number you are polling.  
Enter the fax number, and press Fax Start.  
The machine makes the polling call at the time you  
entered.  
ENTER FAX NO.  
You can set up only one Delayed Polling.  
Sequential Polling  
The machine can request documents from several fax units in a single operation. You just specify  
several destinations in Step 6. Afterward, a Sequential Polling Report will be printed.  
1
2
Press Menu/Set, 2, 1, 8.  
Press or to choose STANDARD, SECURE or TIMER, and press Menu/Set when  
the screen displays the setting you want.  
3
If you selected STANDARD, go to Step 4.  
If you selected SECURE, enter a four-digit number and press Menu/Set, and then go to  
Step 4.  
If you selected TIMER, enter the time (in 24-hour format) you want to begin polling and  
press Menu/Set, and then go to Step 4.  
4
5
Specify the destination fax machines, which you wish to poll by using One Touch (FAX-2850),  
You must press Menu/Set between each location.  
Press Fax Start.  
The machine polls each number or group number in turn for a document.  
Polling 50  
Polling Transmit  
Setup for Polling Transmit (Standard)  
Polling Transmit is when you set up the machine to wait with a document so another fax machine  
can retrieve it.  
1
2
3
Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 6.  
Press  
or  
to choose STANDARD, and press  
1.DOC 2.MEMORY  
Menu/Set. The screen displays:  
4
5
6
Press 1 to select DOC if you want the machine to scan the printed document at the time it is  
polledORPress 2 to select MEMORY.  
Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the SETUP SEND  
menuORPress 2 if you have finished choosing setting and go to Step 6.  
Press Fax Start.  
Setup for Polling Transmit with Secure Code  
When you choose POLLING:SECURE, anyone who polls the machine must enter the polling  
secure code.  
1
2
3
4
Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 6.  
Press  
or  
to choose SECURE, and then press Menu/Set.  
Enter a four-digit number, and press Menu/Set.  
The screen displays:  
1.DOC 2.MEMORY  
5
6
7
Press 1 to select DOC if you want the machine to scan the printed document at the time it is  
polledORPress 2 to select MEMORY.  
Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the SETUP SEND  
menuORPress 2 if you have finished choosing settings and go to Step 7.  
Press Fax Start and wait for the fax to be polled.  
You can use Secure Polling only with another Brother fax machine.  
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10 Remote Fax Options  
Setting Fax Storage  
If you set Fax Storage to ON, you will be able to retrieve fax messages from another location, using  
Fax Forwarding or Remote Retrieval functions. The screen will indicate when you have a fax stored  
in memory.  
1
2
Press Menu/Set, 2, 5, 2.  
Press  
or  
to select ON (or OFF), and press Menu/Set when the screen displays your  
selection.  
3
Press Stop/Exit.  
If there are faxes in memory when you turn the Fax Storage OFF, the screen  
prompts you to erase any faxes in memory.  
If you press  
in memory has not been printed before, it will be printed first, and then erased. If  
you press , data is not erased, and Fax Storage remains ON  
1, all fax data is erased and Fax Storage is turned OFF. If the fax data  
2
.
Backup Print  
If youve set FAX STORAGE to ON, the machine automatically prints fax messages as they are  
received into memory. This is a safety feature in case the power goes out for several days so you  
wont lose the messages.  
Fax Forwarding  
You cannot use Fax Forwarding when Fax Storageis set to OFF  
.
Programming a Fax Forwarding Number  
When Fax Forwarding and Fax Storage are set to ON, the machine stores the received fax in  
memory, then dials the fax machine phone number youve programmed, and forwards the fax  
1
2
Press Menu/Set, 2, 5, 1.  
Press or to select ON (or OFF), and press Menu/Set.  
The screen prompts you to enter the number of the fax machine where faxes will be forwarded.  
Enter the forwarding number (up to 20 digits), and press Menu/Set.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
3
4
You can also dial into the machine from a remote location to switch this feature  
on, or to change the number you want your faxes forwarding to.  
Remote Fax Options 52  
             
Changing the Remote Access Code  
Enter your Remote Access Code when the machine picks up your call, so you can access features  
remotely. The access code is preset to 1 5 9 , but you can change this.  
1
2
Press Menu/Set, 2, 5, 3.  
Enter a three-digit number from 000 to 999, and press Menu/Set.  
The cannot be changed. Do not use the same digits that appear in your Remote Activation or  
Deactivation Code.  
3
Press Stop/Exit.  
Remote Retrieval  
Using Your Remote Access Code  
To receive faxes at your location, you must call from a fax machine using touch tone. For  
convenience, you can retrieve faxes from a touch tone phone by having them sent to a fax machine.  
For example, if your hotel room does not have a fax machine, you can enter the number of the fax  
machine at the hotels Front Desk.  
1
2
Dial your fax number from a touch tone phone.  
When the machine answers and beeps, immediately enter your Remote Access Code  
(the factory setting is 1 5 9 ).  
3
The machine signals the kinds of messages received:  
1 long beep — Fax message(s)  
No beep — No messages  
4
The machine prompts you with two short beeps to enter a command. If you wait longer than 30  
seconds to enter a command, the machine hangs up. If you enter an invalid command, the  
machine beeps three times.  
5
6
Press 9 0 to reset the machine when you finish.  
Hang up.  
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Remote Commands  
Follow the commands below to access features remotely. When you call the machine and enter your  
Remote Access Code (the factory setting is 1 5 9 ), the system will signal you with two short beeps  
to enter a remote control command.  
Change Fax Forwarding Setting  
Press 9 5  
then to  
Turn Fax Forwarding OFFPress 1.  
Turn Fax Forwarding ONPress 2.  
Program Fax Forward NumberPress 4. Automatically turns Fax Forwarding ON.  
Turn Fax Storage ONPress 6.  
Turn Fax Storage OFFPress 7. (This is only possible if there are no faxes stored in the memory,  
or if all faxes have been erased using Remote Control 9 6 3).  
Retrieve or Erase a Fax  
Press 9 6  
then to  
Retrieve all faxesPress 2, then enter the number of remote fax machine and then press # #. After  
the beep, hang up and wait.  
Erase all fax messagesPress 3. If the data stored in the memory has not been printed before, it  
will be printed first and then erased.  
Check the Receiving Status  
Press 9 7  
then Press 1.  
1 long beepReceived fax messages.  
3 short beepsNo messages.  
Change Receive Mode  
Press 9 8  
then for  
TADPress 1.  
F/T (FAX/TEL)Press 2.  
FAXPress 3.  
Exit Remote Operation  
Press 9 0.  
Remote Fax Options 54  
 
Retrieving Fax Messages  
1
2
Dial the machines number.  
When you hear the beep, immediately enter your Remote Access Code  
(the factory setting is 1 5 9 ).  
3
4
As soon as you hear two short beeps, use the dial pad to press 9 6 2.  
Using the dial pad, enter the number (up to 20 digits) of the remote fax machine where you want  
your fax messages forwarded, and then press # #.  
You cannot use  
press  
and  
#
as dial numbers. However, if you want to store a pause,  
#
.
5
After you hear the machine beep, hang up and wait.  
The machine calls the remote fax machine and sends the stored documents. The remote fax  
machine prints your fax messages.  
Changing the Fax Forwarding Number  
You can change the default setting of your fax forwarding number from a remote telephone/fax  
machine using touch tone.  
1
2
Dial the machines number.  
When you hear the beep, immediately enter your Remote Access Code  
(the factory setting is 1 5 9 ).  
3
4
When you hear two short beeps, use the dial pad to press 9 5 4.  
Enter the new number of the remote fax machine where you want your fax messages forwarded,  
and then press # #.  
You cannot use  
press  
and  
#
as dial numbers. However, if you want to store a pause,  
#
.
5
After you hear the machine beep, hang up.  
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11 Making Copies  
Basic Copy Operations  
Using the Machine as a Copier  
You can use the machine as a copy machine, making up to 99  
copies at a time.  
Do NOT pull on the paper while copying is in progress. To cancel, press  
Stop/Exit. Press Stop/Exit again to release the original document.  
The scannable area of the machine begins at  
approximately 4mm from the edge of the paper.  
(4mm)  
Non-scannable  
area  
(4mm)  
Making a Single Copy  
1
2
Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Press Copy.  
To stop, press Stop/Exit. To release the original document, press Stop/Exit  
again.  
Making Multiple Copies  
1
2
Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Using the dial pad, enter the number of copies you want.  
For example, press 3, 8 for 38 copies.  
3
Press Copy.  
To sort the copies, use Options key.  
Making Copies 56  
       
Out of Memory Message  
If the memory becomes full while youre making copies, the screen displays:  
OUT OF MEMORY  
If you were scanning the first page to be copied, press Stop/Exit to cancel the operation and restart  
to make a single copy. If you were scanning a subsequent page, youll have the option to press Copy  
to copy the pages scanned so far ORpress Stop/Exit to cancel.  
Youll need to clear some fax messages to make some additional memory available before you can  
continue.  
To gain extra memory, you can turn off Fax StorageORPrint fax messages in  
Temporary Copy Setting  
You can quickly enlarge or reduce copies or improve the copy  
quality by using the Enlarge/Reduce, and Options keys.  
These settings are temporary, and the machine returns to its  
default settings when you nish copying.  
Copying Using Multiple Settings  
You can try different combinations of settings for the best results.  
After you nish settings using the Enlarge/Reduce or  
Options keys, the LCD shows:  
PRESS COPY OR  
FOR NEXT OPT.  
I
Press  
or  
if you want to select additional settings.  
OR—  
Press Copy if you have finished choosing settings.  
Making Enlarged or Reduced Copies (Temporary Setting)  
1
2
3
4
Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Using the dial pad, enter the number of copiesORKeep the default (01).  
Press Enlarge/Reduce.  
Press  
or  
to choose an enlargement or reduction ratio.  
You can reduce to 71% or 50% of the original size by pressing  
OR—  
key.  
You can enlarge to 141%, 150%, 200% by pressing  
OR—  
key.  
You can press  
or  
to select MANUAL, then use the dial pad to enter an enlargement  
or reduction ratio between 50% and 200%. For example, press 5, 3 to enter 53%.  
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5
6
Press Menu/Set.  
Press CopyORPress  
or  
for additional settings.  
Special Copy Options (2 in 1 or 4 in 1 copy) are not available with  
Enlarge/Reduce.  
Using the Options Key  
The Options key changes the settings for copy mode, contrast, sort and special copy options for  
the next copy only.  
Press Options.  
Press Options  
Menu Selections  
NO. OF COPIES  
COPY MODE  
CONTRAST  
Options  
Factory Setting  
NO. OF COPIES:XX  
01  
AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO AUTO  
+
+
SPECIAL  
2IN1/4IN1/OFF  
THIN/PLAIN  
OFF  
PLAIN  
PAPER TYPE  
THICK/THICKER/  
TRANSPARENCY  
Copy Mode (Type of Original)  
You can select the Copy resolution for your type of original. The default setting is AUTO, which is  
used for originals that contain both text and photographs. TEXT is used for originals containing only  
text. PHOTO is used for copying photographs.  
1
2
3
4
Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).  
Press Options and  
Press or to choose the type of original (AUTO, TEXT or PHOTO), and then press  
Menu/Set.  
Press CopyORPress  
or  
to select COPY MODE and then press Menu/Set.  
5
or  
for additional settings.  
Copy Contrast  
You can adjust copy contrast to make copies darker or lighter.  
1
2
3
4
5
Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).  
Press Options and  
Press to make a copy lighter, or  
Press CopyORPress or  
or  
to select CONTRAST, and then press Menu/Set.  
to make a copy darker, and then press Menu/Set.  
for additional settings.  
Making Copies 58  
         
Special Copy Options  
You can save paper by copying either two or four pages onto one page.  
1
2
3
4
5
Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want.  
Press Options and  
Press or to select 2 IN 1, 4 IN 1 or OFF, and then press Menu/Set.  
Press CopyORPress or for additional settings.  
or  
to select SPECIAL, and then press Menu/Set.  
2 in 1  
4 in 1  
Special Copy Options (2in1 or 4in1 Copy) are not available with Enlarge/Reduce.  
Paper Type  
You can use the following types of paper for copying. For the best print quality, select the type of  
media that you are using.  
THIN (64-69 gsm)  
PLAIN (70-95 gsm)  
THICK (96-120 gsm)  
For thin paper or transparency  
For ordinary plain paper  
For heavy weight paper or rough paper  
THICKER (121-158 gsm) For heavier weight paper, rough paper or bond paper  
TRANSPARENCY For transparency (OHP)  
1
2
3
Press Options and  
Press or to select you type of paper, and then press Menu/Set.  
Press CopyORPress or for additional settings.  
or  
to select PAPER TYPE, and then press Menu/Set.  
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Copy Quality – Default Settings  
Changing Default Settings  
Press Menu/Set, 3 to change default settings for Copy mode. These settings will remain until you  
change them again by pressing Menu/Set. Adjust the Copy Mode and Contrast settings.  
By pressing a number, you can adjust copy settings as shown in the following chart. Press  
or  
to move through the selections for each setting. Press Menu/Set to save your selection. Press  
Stop/ExitORPress  
Press Menu/Set, and 3.  
to select the next setting you want to change.  
AUTO  
TEXT  
1.COPY MODE  
PHOTO  
+
2.CONTRAST  
THIN  
3.PAPER TYPE  
PLAIN  
THICK  
THICKER  
is default  
Copy Mode (Type of Original)  
You can select the Copy resolution for your type of original. The default setting is AUTO, which is  
used for originals that contain both text and photographs. TEXT is used for originals containing only  
text. PHOTO is used for copying photographs.  
1
2
Press Menu/Set, 3, 1.  
Press or to choose the type of original (AUTO, TEXT or PHOTO), and then press  
Menu/Set.  
Press Stop/ExitORPress  
3
for additional settings.  
Copy Contrast  
You can adjust copy contrast to make copies darker or lighter.  
1
2
Press Menu/Set, 3, 2.  
Press  
to make a copy lighterORPress  
to make a copy darker, and then press  
Menu/Set.  
3
Press Stop/ExitORPress  
for additional settings.  
Making Copies 60  
       
Paper Type  
You can use the following types of paper for copying. For the best print quality, select the type of  
media that you use most often.  
THIN (64-69 gsm)  
PLAIN (70-95 gsm)  
THICK (96-120 gsm)  
For thin paper  
For ordinary plain paper  
For heavy weight paper or rough paper  
THICKER (121-158 gsm) For heavier weight paper, rough paper or bond paper  
1
2
3
Press Menu/Set, 3, 3.  
Press or to select your type of paper, and then press Menu/Set.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
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12 Using the machine as a Printer  
Special Printing Features  
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Windows Printing  
®
®
The dedicated printer driver for Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional and  
®
Windows NT Workstation Version 4.0 are available on the CD-ROM supplied with the machine.  
®
You can easily install them into your Windows system using our installer program. The driver  
supports our unique compression mode to enhance printing speed in Windows applications, and  
®
allows you to set various printer settings including economy printing mode and custom paper size.  
Enhanced Memory Management  
The machine has its own Data Compression Technology, which automatically compresses graphic  
data and downloads font data efficiently into the printers (machines) memory. You can avoid  
memory errors and print most full-page, 600dpi graphic and text data, including larger fonts, with  
the machines standard memory.  
Printing From Your PC  
Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder  
The machines multi-purpose sheet feeder can feed plain paper, envelopes, and organizer paper,  
Postcard, Labels and Transparencies. When the machine receives data from your computer, it begins  
the print process by loading paper from the multi-purpose sheet feeder.  
I
Select the print command from your PC.  
Your PC sends a print command and data to the machine. If there are more pages, the machine begins  
to print the next page automatically.  
You may select the proper paper source, paper size, and orientation in your  
application software.  
If your application software does not support your custom paper size, select the next larger paper  
size. Then adjust the print area by changing the right and left margins in your application software.  
Using the machine as a Printer 62  
       
Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplex)  
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®
The supplied printer drivers for Windows 95/98/98SE/Me and Windows NT Workstation  
Version 4.0 support manual duplex printing. (For more information, see the Help screen for the  
printer driver.)  
Please select LPT1 port in the printer driver. The machine prints all the even-numbered pages on one  
®
side of the paper first. Then, the Windows driver instructs you (with a pop-up message) to reinsert  
the paper. Before reinserting the paper, straighten it well or you may get a paper jam. Very thin or  
very thick paper is not recommended. If the paper double-feeds(sends two sheets at once), hold  
the stack of paper except for the front sheet while the paper is feeding.  
When you use manual duplexing, it is possible that a paper jam may occur  
or the printer quality might not be satisfactory.  
Loading Envelopes  
If you load envelopes into the Multi-purpose sheet feeder, make sure they are inserted in the  
direction shown below.  
Load the envelops  
with the lever down.  
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Paper Tray  
The machine ejects paper with printed surfaces face down into the paper tray at the front of the  
machine. When you use transparencies, remove each sheet immediately after printing, to prevent a  
paper jam or curled sheets.  
Reset Key (For MFC-4800 Only)  
Press this key to clear data from the memory.  
Simultaneous Printing/Faxing  
The machine can print data from your computer while sending or receiving a fax, or while scanning  
information into the computer. However, when the machine is copying or receiving a fax on paper,  
it pauses the PC printing operation, and resumes when copying or fax receiving is complete. Fax  
sending continues during PC printing.  
Using the machine as a Printer 64  
     
Acceptable Paper  
To achieve high quality printing using the machine, its very important to select the right kind of  
paper.  
Paper Type  
Paper Size  
Cut sheet  
A4, Letter, Legal, B5, A5, Executive, Custom size  
70-216 x 127-356 mm (2.75-8.5 x 5-14 inches)  
Envelopes  
Post Card  
Organizer  
DL, C5, COM-10, Monarch  
70-216 x 127-279 mm (2.75-8.5 x 5-11 inches)  
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Day-Timer J, K, L, M  
70-216 x 127-279 mm (2.75-8.5 x 5-11 inches)  
Labels and  
70-216 x 127-356 mm (2.75-8.5 x 5-14 inches)  
Transparencies  
Paper Capacity in Feeder  
Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder: Up to 22 mm (0.87 inches) in height (up to the mark) Approx. 200  
2
2
sheets of 75 g/m (20 lb) or 50 sheets of 158 g/m (42 lb) A4/Letter  
paper, or 10 envelopes  
Cut Sheet  
Envelope  
2
2
Basis Weight  
Caliper  
64 to 158 g/m  
(17 to 42 lb)  
75 to 90 g/m  
(20 to 24 lb)  
single thickness  
( 0.003 to 0.008 inches)  
0.08 to 0.2 mm  
(0.0033 to 0.0058 inches)  
0.084 to 0.14 mm  
single thickness  
Moisture Content  
Smoothness  
4% to 6% by weight  
100 to 250 (Sheffield)  
4% to 6% by weight  
100 to 250 (Sheffield)  
Recommended paper types:  
Cut sheet:  
Xerox 4200  
Label:  
Avery laser label or equivalent  
Transparency:  
Output Tray:  
3M CG3300 for laser printers or equivalent  
2
Approx. 50 sheets of 75 g/m (20 lb) A4/Letter paper  
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13 Printer Driver Settings  
(For Windows Only)  
Using the Brother MFC-4800 Printer Driver  
A Printer Driver is software that translates data from the format used by a computer into the format  
required by a particular printer, using a printer command language or page description language.  
The printer drivers are on the supplied CD-ROM.  
For FAX-2850, you can download the latest Brother Printer Driver from the Brother Web Site.  
Visit us at:  
http://solutions.brother.com  
http://www.brother.com  
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Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows Users Only)  
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The screens shown in this section are from Windows 98. The screens on your  
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PC may vary depending on your Windows Operating System.  
For more detailed information, please see the on-line Help in the printer driver.  
Basic Tab  
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1. Select the Paper size, Multiple Page and Orientation.  
2. Select number of Copies and Media Type.  
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Paper Size  
From the drop-down box select the Paper Size you are using.  
Multiple Page  
The Multiple Page selection can reduce the image size of a page allowing multiple pages to be  
printed on one sheet of paper or enlarging the image size for printing on page on multiple sheets of  
paper.  
Ex. 4 in 1  
Ex. 1 in 2x2 pages  
Border Line  
When printing multiple pages on one sheet with the Multiple Page feature you can select to have a  
solid border, dash border or no border around each page on the sheet.  
Orientation  
Orientation selects the position of how your document will be printed (Portrait or Landscape).  
Portrait  
Landscape  
Copies  
The Copies selection sets the number of copies that will be printed.  
Collate  
The collate selection is active if more than one copy is selected. With the collate check box selected,  
one complete copy of your document will be printed and then repeated for the number of copies you  
selected. If the collate check box is not selected then each page will be printed for all the copies  
selected before the next page in the document is printed.  
Collate box checked  
Collate box not checked  
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Media Type  
You can use the following types of media in your printer. For the best print quality, select the type  
of media that you wish to use.  
Plain Paper  
Thin Paper  
Thick Paper  
Thicker Paper  
Bond Paper  
Transparencies  
When using ordinary plain paper, select Plain Paper. When using heavier weight paper, envelopes  
or rough paper select Thick Paper or Thicker Paper. For bond paper, select Bond Paper and for OHP  
transparencies, select Transparencies.  
Advanced Tab  
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Change the tab settings by selecting one of the following icons:  
1. Print Quality  
2. Duplex Printing  
3. Watermark  
4. Page Setting  
5. Device Option  
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Print Quality  
Resolution  
You can change the resolution as follows:  
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300 dpi  
600 dpi  
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Toner Save  
You can save running costs by turning on the Toner Save Mode, which reduces the print density.  
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Print Setting (For Windows 95/98/98SE/Me Users Only)  
Print Setting is used for optimizing your print quality for the type of document being printed (Photos,  
Graphics or Scanned Images). When you choose Auto (Recommended), the printer automatically  
prints with the most suitable print settings.  
With the Print Setting set to Manual, you can change the Brightness, Contrast and Graphics  
Quality options manually.  
Duplex Printing  
Choosing the Duplex Printing icon displays the Manual Duplex features available.  
Manual Duplex  
Check the Manual Duplex box and there are six types of duplex directions available for each  
orientation. In this mode, the machine prints all the even numbered pages first. Then the printer  
driver stops and shows the instructions required to re-install the paper. When you click OK the odd  
numbered pages are printed.  
Binding Offset  
Check the Binding Offset option, you can specify the offset value of the binding side in millimetres  
or inches (0 203.2 mm) [0 8 inches].  
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Watermark  
You can place a logo or text into your document as a Watermark by using a bitmap file as your  
source file or select one of the preset Watermarks.  
Print Watermark  
The Print Watermark feature offers printing choices of:  
On all pages  
On first page only  
From second page  
Custom  
In background  
With the In background feature checked the Watermark will print behind your document on the  
page. If this feature is not checked then the Watermark will print on top of your document.  
You can change the size and the position of the Watermark on the page by selecting the Watermark  
and clicking the Edit button. If you want to add a new Watermark, click the New button and select  
Text or Bitmap from the Watermark Style.  
Watermark Text  
Enter your Watermark Text into the Text Box and select the Font, Size, Darkness and Style.  
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Watermark Bitmap  
Enter the file name and location of your bitmap image in the File box or Browse for the file location.  
You can also set the scaling size of the image.  
Position  
The position settings offer controls on where the Watermark can be positioned on the page.  
Page Setting  
You can change the print size of your document with the Scaling feature.  
1. Check Off if you want to print the document as it appears on your screen.  
2. Check Fit to Paper Size, if your document has an unusual size, or if you have only the standard  
size paper.  
3. Check the Free box if you want to reduce or enlarge the output.  
You can also use the Mirror Print or Reverse Print feature for your page setting.  
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Device Options  
Set one of the following Printer Functions:  
Quick Print Setup  
Administrator (For Windows 95/98/98 SE/Me Users Only)  
Print Date & Time  
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Quick Print Setup  
The Quick Print Setup feature allows you to quickly select driver settings. To view settings, simply  
click your mouse button on the task tray icon. This feature can be set to ON or OFF from the Device  
Options section.  
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Administrator (For Windows 95/98/98SE/Me Users Only)  
The administrator selection permits the Copy, Scaling and Watermark features to be locked and  
Password protected.  
Record your password and keep it in a safe place for future reference. If you forget  
your password these settings can not be accessed.  
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Print Date & Time  
When enabled the Print Date and Time feature will automatically print the date and time on your  
document from your computers system clock.  
Click the Setting button to change the Date and Time Format, Position and Font. To include a  
background with the Date and Time select Opaque. When Opaque is selected you can set the  
Darkness of the Date and Time background by changing the percentage.  
The Date and Time indicated in the selection box represents the format that will be  
printed. The actual Date and Time printed on your document is automatically  
retrieved from the settings of your computer.  
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Support  
The Support Tab provides driver version information and setting information. In addition there are  
links to the Brother Solution Centre and Driver Update Web sites.  
Brother Solutions Centre  
The Brother Solutions Centre is a Web site offering information about your Brother product  
including FAQs, User Guides, Driver updates and Tips for using the machine.  
Web Update  
Web Update checks the brother web site for updated drivers and automatically downloads and  
updates the driver on your computer.  
Check Setting  
The Check Setting selection displays a list of your current drivers settings.  
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Using the Windows®-Based Brother MFL-Pro Control Centre  
(For Windows Only)  
Brother MFL-Pro Control Centre  
The Brother Control Centre is a software utility that pops up on the PC screen whenever paper is  
placed in the ADF. This allows you to access the most frequently used scanning applications only  
with a few mouse clicks. Using the Control Centre eliminates the need to manually launch the  
specific applications.  
The Brother Control Centre provides three categories of functions:  
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Scan directly to a file, E-mail, word processor or graphic application of choice  
Copy functions.  
PC Faxing using the Brother MFL Pro PC-FAX Software.  
AutoLoad the Brother Control Centre  
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The Control Centre is initially configured to automatically load each time Windows is started.  
When the Control Centre is loaded, the Control Centre icon will appear in the task bar. If you  
dont want the Control Centre to load automatically, you can turn off AutoLoad.  
If the Control Centre  
icon does not appear in your taskbar, you will have to  
launch this software. From the Fax Start menu, select Programs, PaperPort, and  
then double-click Brother SmartUI PopUp.  
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How to Turn Off AutoLoad  
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Left click the Control Centre  
icon and click Show.  
When the Control Centre main screen appears, left click on the Smart Click  
Centre button. A dialog box with a check box labelled AutoLoad Pop-upwill appear:  
Control  
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Uncheck the AutoLoad Pop-Up option.  
Using the Scan Keys with Windows PC  
If you have connected a Macintosh, the scan keys will not work with your  
You can use the Scan keys on the control panel to scan  
originals into your word processing, graphics or E-mail  
applications. The advantage of using the Scan keys is that you  
avoid the mouse clicks required to scan from your PC.  
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Using the Control Panel Keys  
Before you can use the Scan keys on the control panel, you must have connected the machine to your  
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Windows based PC and loaded the appropriate Brother Drivers for your version of Windows .  
When you are ready to use the Scan keys, make sure the Brother Control Centre application is  
running on your PC. (For details about how to configure the Brother Control Centre buttons to  
launch the application of your choice using the Scan keys, see Brother MFL-Pro Control Centre,  
page 76.)  
Scan Image  
You can scan a picture into your graphics application for viewing and editing.  
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Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Press Scan Image.  
The machine will scan the document and send a image to your graphics application.  
Scan/OCR  
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If your document is text, you can have it automatically converted by ScanSoft TextBridge to an  
editable text file and then displayed in your word processing application for further editing.  
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Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Press Scan/OCR.  
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The machine will scan the document perform OCR in ScanSoft TextBridge , and then display  
the result in your word processing application for viewing and editing.  
Scan to E-mail  
You can scan documents into your E-mail application as a file attachment. Although the Brother  
Control Centre can be configured to send only black and white file attachments at one time, you can  
easily change this setting. (See Scan to E-mail, page 83.)  
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Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Press Scan to E-mail.  
The machine will scan the document, create a file attachment, and launch your E-mail  
application, displaying the new message waiting to be addressed.  
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Brother Control Centre Features  
Auto Configuration  
During the installation process the Control Centre checks your system to determine the default  
applications for E-mail, word processing and graphics viewer/editor. For example, if you are using  
Outlook as your default E-mail application, the Control Centre automatically will create a link and  
a scanning application button for Outlook.  
You can change a default application by right clicking on any of the scan buttons in the Control  
Centre and selecting a different application. For example,  
you can change a scan button from MS Word  
to MS Word Pad  
by changing the application that is listed for the Word Processor.  
Scanning Operations  
Scan to Fileallows you to scan directly to a disk file with two mouse clicks. You can change the  
file type, destination directory and file name, as needed.  
Scan to E-mailenables you, with just two mouse clicks, to scan a picture or text document directly  
into an E-mail application as a standard attachment. You have the option of selecting the file type  
and resolution for the attachment.  
Scan to Word Processorenables you to scan a text document, run ScanSoft TextBridge OCR and  
insert the text original (not graphic image) into a word processing file with just two mouse clicks.  
You have the option of selecting the destination word processing program, such as Word Pad, MS  
Word, Word Perfect, etc.  
Scan to Graphic Applicationallows you to scan an image directly into any graphic viewer/editor  
application. You can select the destination application, such as MS Paint or Corel PhotoPaint.  
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Copy Operations  
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Copyallows you to use the PC and any Windows printer driver for enhanced copy functions. You  
can scan the page on the Brother MFC and print the copies using any of the features of the Brother  
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MFC printer driverORyou can direct the copy output to any standard Windows printer driver  
installed on the PC.  
PC Fax Operation  
Send a Faxallows you to scan a picture or text original and automatically send the image as a fax  
from the PC using the Brother MFL Pro PC-FAX software.  
Scanner Settings for Scan and Copy Buttons  
When the Pop-Up screen is displayed, you can access the Scanner Settings window.  
Click the Smart Click  
icon at the top right of the Brother Control.  
Centre screenORClick the Modify Settingsbutton on any of the Configuration screens.  
Global Settings  
AutoLoad Pop-UpClick this checkbox if you want Brother MFL Control Centre to load when  
you boot your computer.  
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Setting Up the Scanner Configurations  
The Pop-Up application stores eight different scanning modes. Each time you scan an original, you  
will choose the most appropriate scanning mode from the following:  
Faxing, Filing and Copying  
Text for OCR  
Photos  
Photos (High Quality)  
Photos (Quick Scan)  
Custom  
Draft Copy  
Fine Copy  
Each mode has its own set of stored settings. You can keep the factory default settings or change  
them at any time:  
ResolutionSelect the scanning resolution you most frequently use.  
Color ModeFrom the pull-down list.  
Scan SizeFrom the pull-down list.  
BrightnessSlide the adjuster from 0% to 100%  
ContrastSlide the adjuster from 0% to 100%  
Click OK to save your changes. If you make a mistake or later decide to return to the original default  
setting, just click the Restore Defaults button when the scanning mode is displayed.  
To access the Scanner Configurations screen:  
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Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Right-click the appropriate Control Centre button to display Configurations, then click it. The  
configuration screen for that Control Centre button will appear.  
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To save your settings, press the OK buttonORTo return to the factory default settings,  
press the Restore Defaults button.  
Perform an Operation from the Brother Control Centre Screen  
If you see this screen it means you left-clicked a button in the Brother Control Centre window  
without first placing an document in the ADF.  
Place the document in the Brother machines ADF, then click OK to return to the Brother Control  
Centre screen.  
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Scan to File  
Scanner Settings  
From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Faxing,  
Filing and Copying; Text for OCR; Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom;  
Draft Copy or Fine Copy.  
To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settingsbutton.  
Destination Folder  
PaperPort FolderSelect this checkbox to scan the document into your PaperPort folder.  
Other FolderSelect this checkbox, to scan the document as another file type and/or into another  
directory/folder.  
FileIf you selected Other Folder, from the pull-down list select the type of file:  
PaperPort Files (*.MAX)  
Self Viewing Files (*.EXE)  
PaperPort 5.0 Files (*.MAX)  
PaperPort 4.0 Files (*.MAX)  
PaperPort 3.0 Files (*.MAX)  
Windows Bitmap (*.BMP)  
PC Paintbrush (*.PCX)  
Multi-page PCX (*.DCX)  
JPEG Image Files (*.JPG)  
TIFF-Uncompressed (*.TIF)  
TIFF Group 4 (*.TIF)  
TIFF Class F (*.TIF)  
Multi-Page TIFF-Uncompressed (*.TIF)  
Multi-Page TIFF Group 4 (*.TIF)  
Multi-Page TIFF Class F (*.TIF)  
PDF Files (*.PDF)  
Portable Network Graphics (*.PNG)  
FlashPix (*.FPX)  
HFX Fax Files (*.HFX)  
To Search your system for the directory and folder you want, click the Browsebutton. Click OK  
to save your settings.  
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Scan to E-mail  
Scanner Settings  
From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Faxing,  
Filing and Copying; Text for OCR; Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom;  
Draft Copy or Fine Copy.  
To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settingsbutton.  
Email Application  
Email ApplicationFrom the pull-down list, select your E-mail application.  
Email SettingsClick the EMail Settingsbutton to set up links.  
The Links Preferences window will appear:  
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File Attachments  
Do not convert filesClick this checkbox if you do not want to change the file type of attachments.  
The Conversion Options will not be available (greyed).  
Convert MAX files onlyClick this checkbox if you want to convert only attachments that are  
PaperPort files.  
Convert all files when possibleClick this checkbox if you want to change the file type of all  
attachments.  
Conversion Options  
Format  
Combine all files into one file when possibleClick this checkbox to combine all files of the same  
type into one file.  
(For Brother Color Models Only) Convert non-image files to colorClick this checkbox to  
convert all files that have been processed through OCR to color.  
Show QuickSend Menu  
Click this checkbox if you want the Select QuickSend Recipient window to be displayed when you  
choose Scan to E-mail. This feature works only with MAPI type E-mail applications, such as  
Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Outlook and Eudora.  
QuickSend List  
You can create a list of Email names and addresses for quick selection.  
Click the New button to add a name(s) to your QuickSend list. Your Email phone book listing is  
displayed, so you can select stored names or create new ones:  
Highlight the name(s) you want to add to your list, click the User button, then click OK to return to  
the Link Preference window.  
From the Link Preference window, you can remove a name from the QuickSend list, by  
highlighting the name and clicking the Delete button.  
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Scan to Word Processor  
Scanner Settings  
From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Faxing,  
Filing and Copying; Text for OCR; Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom;  
Draft Copy or Fine Copy.  
To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settingsbutton.  
Word Processor  
Word ProcessorFrom the pull-down list, select the word processor you want to use.  
Click the Link Settingsbutton to display a screen to set up a link to the version of OCR and  
document format that you want to use:  
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OCR PackageFrom the pull-down list, select TextBridge Classic OCR if you want to use the  
OCR package that was installed with the Brother software.  
Click the OCR Settingsbutton to choose how the OCR application will read the pages you scan  
into your word processor application.  
The Preferences window will appear:  
Select your setting and click OK.  
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Auto OrientationCheck this checkbox if you want your word processor application to  
read the page as it is set up.  
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Decolumnized OutputCheck this checkbox if you want your word processor application  
to read across the entire page from left to right.  
Document FormatFrom the pull-down list, select the file format you want to use for your word  
processor or text documents.  
User Defined Button  
Scanner Settings  
From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Faxing,  
Filing and Copying; Text for OCR; Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom;  
Draft Copy or Fine Copy.  
To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settingsbutton.  
Target Application  
ApplicationFrom the pull-down list, select the application you want to add to this Pop-Up screen.  
Click the Custom Link Settingsbutton to set up links for your user-defined application.  
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Copy  
Scanner Settings  
From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Faxing,  
Filing and Copying; Text for OCR; Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom;  
Draft Copy or Fine Copy.  
To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settingsbutton.  
Copy Settings  
Brother MFC-4800  
CopiesEnter the number of copies you want to print.  
To change the copy options, click the Copy Optionsbutton.  
Click the OK button to save your Copy settings.  
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Send a Fax  
Scanner Settings  
From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Faxing,  
Filing and Copying; Text for OCR; Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom;  
Draft Copy or Fine Copy.  
To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settingsbutton.  
FAX Settings  
Brother MFL Pro Fax  
FAX ResolutionFine (200 x 200)  
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To change the fax options, click the FAX Optionsbutton.  
The Brother PC-FAX Properties screen appears:  
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Select the Paper Size and Orientation (Portrait or Landscape) and click OK.  
To return to the factory default settings, click the Restore Defaults button.  
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Using ScanSoftPaperPort® for Brother and ScanSoftTextBridge®  
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ScanSoft Paper Port for Brother is a document management application. You will use  
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PaperPort to view scanned documents. PaperPort has a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, filing  
system that will help you organize your documents. It allows you to combine or stackdocuments  
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of different formats for printing or filing. PaperPort can be accessed through the PaperPort  
program group.  
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The complete ScanSoft PaperPort Owners Manual, including ScanSoft TextBridge OCR, is  
in the On-Line Documentation on the CD-ROM. This chapter is only an introduction to the basic  
operations.  
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When you install Multi-Function Link Pro Suite, ScanSoft PaperPort for Brother and  
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ScanSoft TextBridge OCR are installed with it automatically.  
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To Uninstall PaperPort and ScanSoft TextBridge  
Select Fax Start Settings Control Panel Add/Remove Programs and  
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the Install/Uninstall tab. Select PaperPort from the list and click the  
Add/Remove button.  
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Viewing Items in ScanSoft PaperPort for Brother  
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PaperPort provides several ways to view items: Desktop View displays a thumbnail, a small  
graphic that represents each item in a Desktop or folder. Items in the selected folder appear on the  
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PaperPort Desktop. You can see PaperPort items (MAX files) and non-PaperPort items (files  
created using other applications).  
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Non-PaperPort items include an icon that indicates the application that was used to create the item;  
a non-PaperPort item is represented by a small rectangular thumbnail and not an actual image.  
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Page View displays a close-up of a single page and you can open a PaperPort item by double-  
clicking on it. As long as you have the appropriate application on your computer to display it, you  
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can also double-click a non-PaperPort item to open it.  
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Desktop View displays items  
Page View displays each item  
as a full page  
as thumbnails  
Organizing Your Items in Folders  
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PaperPort has an easy-to-use filing system for organizing your items. The filing system consists of  
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folders and items that you select to view in Desktop View. An item can be a PaperPort item or a  
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non-PaperPort item:  
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Folders are arranged in a treestructure in the Folder View. You use this pane to select folders  
and view their items in Desktop View.  
You can simply drag and drop an item onto a folder. When the folder is highlighted, release the  
mouse button and the item is stored in that folder.  
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Folders can be nested”—that is, stored in other folders.  
When you double-click a folder, its items (both PaperPort MAX files and other files) appear  
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on the Desktop.  
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You can also use Windows Explorer to manage the folders and items shown in Desktop View.  
Links to Many Other Applications  
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PaperPort automatically recognizes many other applications on your computer and creates a  
working linkto them. The Link Bar at the bottom of Desktop view shows icons of those linked  
applications. To use a link, drag an item onto one of the icons to start the application represented by  
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the icon. This sample Link Bar shows several applications with links to PaperPort .  
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If PaperPort does not automatically recognize one of the applications on your computer, you can  
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manually create a link using the Create New Link command. (See PaperPort Help for more  
information about creating new links.)  
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Using ScanSoft TextBridge OCR  
(Converting Image Text to Text You Can Edit)  
Software by:  
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ScanSoft TextBridge OCR is automatically installed when you install PaperPort on your  
computer.  
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PaperPort can quickly convert the text on a PaperPort item (which is really just a picture of the  
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text) into text that you can edit with a word processing application. PaperPort uses the optical  
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character recognition application ScanSoft TextBridge , which comes with PaperPort OR—  
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PaperPort uses your application if it is already on your computer. You can convert the entire item,  
or by using the Copy As Text command, you can select only a portion of the text to convert.  
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Dragging an item onto a word-processing link icon starts PaperPort s built-in OCR application, or  
you can use your own OCR application.  
Importing Items from Other Applications  
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In addition to scanning items, you can bring items into PaperPort in a variety of ways and convert  
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them to PaperPort (MAX) files in several different ways:  
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Print to the Desktop View from another application, such as Microsoft Excel.  
Import files saved in other file formats, such as Windows Bitmap (BMP) or Tag Image File  
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Format (TIFF).  
Exporting Items in Other Formats  
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You can export or save PaperPort items in several popular file formats. You can export formats  
BMP, PCX, DCX, JPG, TIF, PDF, PNG, FPX, HFX, or self-viewing. For example, you could create  
a file for an Internet Web site and export it as a JPEG file. Web pages often use JPEG files for  
displaying images.  
Exporting an Image File  
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Select the Export command from the File pull-down menu in the PaperPort window. The  
Export XXXXXAs dialog box will be displayed.  
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Select the drive and directory where you want to store the file.  
Enter the new file name and choose the file type or select a name from the File Name text box.  
(You can scroll through the Directories and File Name listing for prompting.)  
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Select the OK button to save your file, or Cancel to return to the PaperPort without saving it.  
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Accessing the Scanner  
To choose TWAIN-32 Brother MFL Pro Scanner as your scanner driver, select it under the  
Select scanner”—OR—“Select sourceoption in your software.  
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From the PaperPort window, select Acquire from the File drop-down menu or select the TWAIN  
or Scan button. The TWAIN-32 Brother MFL Pro Scanner Setup dialog box will appear:  
Scanning a Document into your PC  
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Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Adjust the following settings, if needed, in the Scanner Setup window:  
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Resolution  
Scan Type (Black & White, Gray [Error Diffusion], True Gray)  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Size  
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Select the Fax Start button from the Scanner window.  
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When scanning is completed, close the scanner window. The PaperPort screen will appear showing  
the image you scanned highlighted in red.  
Settings in the Scanner Window  
Image  
Resolution  
Select the scanning resolution from the Resolution drop down list. Higher resolutions take more  
memory and transfer time, but can achieve a finer scanned image.  
When the setting is True Gray, 200 x 100 dpi and 200 x 400 dpi is not available.  
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Scan Type  
Gray Scale: Set the image Type to Black & White for text or line art. For photographic images, set  
the image type to Gray (Error Diffusion) or True Gray.  
Gray (Error Diffusion) is used for documents that contain photographic images or graphics. (Error  
Diffusion is a method for creating simulated gray images by placing black dots in a specific matrix  
instead of true gray dots.)  
True Gray mode is used for documents containing photographic images or graphics. This mode  
requires the most memory and longest transfer time.  
Brightness  
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Adjusting the brightness settings to obtain the best image. The Brother Multi-Function Link Pro  
Suite offers 100 brightness settings (-50 to 50). The default value is 0, representing an average”  
setting.  
You can set the brightness level by dragging the slidebar to the right to lighten the image or to the  
left to darken the image. You can also type a value in the box to set the settings.  
If the scanned image is too light, set a lower brightness value and scan the document again.  
If the image is too dark, set a higher brightness value and scan the document again.  
Contrast  
The contrast setting is adjustable only when you have selected one of the gray scale settings, but it  
is not available when Black & White is selected as the gray Scale.  
Increasing the contrast level (by dragging the slidebar to the right) emphasizes dark and light areas  
of the Image, while decreasing the contrast level (by dragging the slidebar to the left) ravels more  
detail in gray areas. Instead of using the slidebar, you can type a value in the box to set the contrast.  
Custom  
Size  
Set the Size to one of the following:  
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Letter (8 1/2 x 11 inches)  
A4 (210 x 297 mm)  
Legal (8 1/2 x 14 inches)  
A5 (148 x 210 mm)  
B5 (182 x 257 mm)  
Executive (7 1/4 x 10 1/2 inches)  
Business Card (60 x 90 mm)  
Custom (User adjustable from 0.35 x 0.35 in. to 8.5 x 14 inches)  
After you select a custom size, you can adjust the scanning area further by using the left mouse  
button to drag the dotted outline of the scanning area. This is required when you want to crop an  
image when scanning.  
Business Card Size  
To scan business cards, select the Business Card (60 x 90 mm) size setting and place the business  
card at the top centre of a carrier sheet.  
Carrier sheets are available from your Dealer.  
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When scanning photographs or other images for use in a word processor or other graphics  
application, you should try different settings for the contrast, mode and resolution to see which  
settings best suit your needs.  
PreScanning an Image  
PreScanning allows you to scan an image quickly at a low resolution. A thumbnail version of the  
image will appear in the Scanning Area. This is only a preview of the image so you can see how it  
will look. The PreScan button is used to preview an image for cropping any unwanted portions from  
the image. When you are satisfied with the preview, select the Fax Start button to scan the image.  
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Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Select the PreScan button:  
The entire document will be scanned into the PC and will appear in the Scanning Area of the  
Scanner window.  
You can crop  
the prescanned  
image  
3
To crop a portion of the document to be scanned, drag any side or corner of the dotted outline  
in the Scanning Area with the left mouse button. Adjust the dotted outline until it surrounds  
only the portion of the document you wish to scan.  
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Place document in the document feeder of the machine again.  
Adjust the settings for Resolution, Scan Type, Brightness, Contrast, and Size in the Scanner  
Setup window, as needed.  
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Select the Fax Start button.  
This time only the selected area of the document will appear in the PaperPort window.  
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In the PaperPort window, use the options available in the Markups pull-down menu and the  
Crop option in the Options pull-down menu to refine the image.  
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16 Setting Up and Using PC FAX  
(For Windows® Only)  
Introduction  
This chapter outlines the basics of the Brother software, so you can get started using the Multi-  
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Function Link Pro Suite software. Detailed installation and setup instructions are in the On-Line  
Documentation section of the Brother CD-ROM that is included with the machine.  
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Multi-Function Link Pro Suite software for the machine includes ScanSoft PaperPort for  
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Brother Resource Manager  
The Brother Resource Manager application must be running for you to use the machine with your  
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Windows computer. Multi-Function Link Pro Suite software and the MFL Pro Suite Printer  
Driver automatically load the Resource Manager, as needed. The Resource Manager allows the  
single bi-directional Parallel port on the machine to simulate a Communications port for faxing and  
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scanning and to simulate a Parallel port for Windows GDI printing.  
MFC Remote Setup  
The MFC Remote Setup application allows you to quickly set up the machine by taking advantage  
of the ease and speed of programming on your PC. When you access this application, the settings on  
the machine will be downloaded automatically to your PC and displayed on your computer screen.  
If you change the settings, you can upload them directly to the machine.  
OK  
This starts the process of uploading the data to the machine and exiting the remote setup program.  
If an error message is displayed enter the correct data again, then click OK.  
Cancel  
This exits the remote setup application without uploading the data to the machine.  
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Apply  
This uploads the data to the machine, but does not exit the remote setup application.  
Print  
This command prints the selected items on the machine. You can not print the data until it is  
uploaded to the machine. Click Apply to upload the new data to the machine and click Print.  
Export  
This command saves the current configuration settings to a file.  
Import  
This command reads the settings from a file.  
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PC FAX Sending (For Windows Only)  
The Brother PC FAX feature allows you to use your PC to send a file. You can create a file in any  
application on your PC, and then send it as a PC FAX. You can even attach a cover page. All you  
have to do is set up the receiving parties as Members or Groups in your PC-FAX Address Book.  
Then you can use the Address Book Search feature to quickly find them to address your fax.  
Setting Up User Information  
1
From the Fax Start menu, select Programs, Brother, Brother MFL Pro Suite, and then select  
PC-FAX Setting.  
You can also access the Brother PC-FAX Setup dialog box from the FAX Sending  
dialog box by clicking  
The Brother PC-FAX Setup dialog box will appear:  
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3
Enter the required User information. This information is required to create the Fax Header and  
Cover Page.  
To save the User Information, click OK.  
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Setting Up Sending  
To access the Sending tab from the Brother PC-FAX Setup dialog box, click the Sending tab.  
Outside line access  
Enter the number needed to access an outside line. This is sometimes required by the local PBX  
telephone system.  
Include header  
To add header information to the top of the fax pages being sent, check the Header box.  
Addressbook file  
You can select different database files for use with the address book. You must enter the path and  
file name of the database file or use the Browse button to view the file system to select the file.  
User interface  
To select User Interface for the sending dialog box. You have a choice of the Simple Style or the  
Facsimile Style.  
Simple Style  
Facsimile Style  
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Setting Up Speed Dial  
Access the Speed Dial tab from the Brother PC-FAX Setup dialog box by clicking the Speed Dial  
tab. (To use the feature you must select the Facsimile Style user interface.)  
You can register any address or group on one of the ten Speed Dial buttons.  
To register an address on a Speed Dial location:  
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3
Click the Speed Dial location you want to program.  
Click the address or group you wish to assign to the Speed Dial location.  
Click the Add>> button to program the Speed Dial location.  
To clear a Speed Dial location:  
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2
Click the Speed Dial location you want to clear.  
Click the Clear button.  
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The Address Book  
From the Fax Start menu, select Programs, Brother, Brother MFL Pro Suite, and then click  
Address Book.  
The Brother Address Book dialog box will appear:  
Setting Up a Member in the Address Book  
In the Brother Address Book dialog box you can add, edit and delete stored information for  
members and groups.  
1
In the Address Book dialog box, click the  
The Brother Address Book Member Setup dialog box will appear:  
icon to add a member.  
2
In the Brother Address Book Member Setup dialog box, type the members information.  
Name and Fax are required fields. Click the OK button to save the members information.  
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Setting Up a Group for Broadcasting  
If you repeatedly send the same PC-FAX to multiple recipients, you can combine members into a  
Group.  
1
In the Brother Address Book dialog box, click the  
The Brother Address Book Group Setup dialog box appears:  
icon to create a group.  
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3
Type the name of the new group in the Group Name field.  
In the Available Names box, select each member to be included in the Group, and then click  
Add>>.  
Members you add to the group will be listed in the Group Members box.  
4
After all the members have been added, click OK.  
Editing Member Information  
To edit a Member or Group:  
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2
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4
Select the Member or Group you want to edit.  
Click the Edit icon.  
Edit the Member or Group information.  
Click OK to save your changes.  
Deleting a Member or Group  
To delete a Member or Group:  
1
2
3
Select the Member of Group you want to delete.  
Click the Delete icon.  
Click OK when the Delete OK? dialog appears.  
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Exporting the Address Book  
You can export the address book to an ASCII text file (*.csv).  
To export the current telephone book:  
If you are creating a Vcard, you must first select the member.  
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2
From the Address Book select File, point to Export, and then click TextOR—Click Vcard  
and go to Step 5.  
Select the data fields you wish to Export from the Available Items column, and then click  
Add>>.  
Select items in the order you want them listed.  
3
4
If you are exporting to an ASCII file, select Divide Character - Tab or Comma. This selection  
inserts a Tab or Comma between each data field when it is Exported.  
Select the OK button to save the data.  
5
Type in the name of the file, and then select Save.  
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Importing to the Address Book  
You can import ASCII text files (*.csv) or Vcards into your Address Book.  
To import an ASCII text file:  
1
From the Address Book select File, point to Import, and then click TextORClick Vcard  
and go to Step 5.  
2
Select the data fields you wish to Import from the Available Items column and click Add>>.  
Select the fields from the Available Items list in the same order they are listed in  
the Import text file.  
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4
5
Select Divide Character - Tab or Comma based on what file format you are importing.  
Select the OK button to import the data.  
Type the name of the file and select Open.  
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Setting Up Cover Page  
Access the Brother PC-FAX Cover Page Setting from the FAX Sending dialog box by clicking  
.
The Brother PC-FAX Cover Page Setup dialog box will appear:  
To  
You can enter information in each box.  
If you are sending a fax to multiple recipients, the recipient information will not be  
printed on the Cover Page.  
From  
You can enter information in each box.  
Comment  
Type the comment you want to add to the cover page.  
Select Cover Page Form  
Select the cover page form you want.  
Import BMP file  
You can insert a bitmap file, such as your company logo, in the cover page.  
Select the BMP file by using the browse button, and then select the alignment style.  
Count Cover Page  
When this box is checked, the Cover Page will be included in the page numbering. When this box is  
not checked, the Cover Page will not be included.  
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Sending a File as a PC FAX using the Facsimile Style  
1
2
Create a file in Word, Excel, Paint, Draw, or any other application on your PC.  
From the File menu, select Print.  
The Print dialog box will appear:  
3
Select Brother PC-FAX as your printer, and then click OK.  
The FAX Sending dialog box will appear:  
4
Enter a telephone number by using any of the following methods:  
A. Enter the number using the numeric keypad.  
B. Click any of the 10 Speed Dial buttons.  
C. Click the Address Book button, and then select a Member or Group from the Address Book.  
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If you make a mistake you can use the Clear button to clear all the entries.  
To include, click the  
Cover Page On (P). You can also click the  
icon to create or edit  
an existing cover page.  
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8
Click Start to send the fax.  
If you wish to cancel the fax, click Stop.  
Redial:  
If you wish to redial a number, press Redial to scroll through the last five fax numbers.  
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Sending a File as a PC FAX Using the Simple Style  
1
2
Create a file in Word, Excel, Paint, Draw, or any other application on your PC.  
From the File menu, select Print.  
The Print dialog box will appear:  
3
Select Brother PC-FAX as your printer, and then click OK.  
The FAX Sending dialog box will appear:  
4
5
In the To: field, type the fax number of the receiving party. You can also use the Address Book  
to select destination fax numbers by clicking To: button. If you made a mistake entering a  
number, click the Clear button to clear all entries.  
To send a Cover Page and note, click the Cover Page On (P) check box. You can also click the  
to create or edit an existing cover page.  
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When you are ready to send your fax, click the  
If you wish to cancel the fax, click the icon.  
icon.  
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17 Using Automatic E-Mail Printing  
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For Windows 95, 98, 98SE, Me Only  
Main Features  
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You can use Automatic E-Mail Printing with other E-mail software:  
Brother Automatic E-Mail Printing has some extra functions that other E-mail software, such as  
Netscape Navigator? or MS Internet Mail, do not support.  
Automatic E-Mail Printing can be configured for a multiple user account:  
In Brother Automatic E-Mail Printing you can set up more than one e-mail account on a single  
PC so you can print e-mail in each account automatically.  
Automatic access to your specifed POP3 server at the specifed time:  
You can specify the time when the Brother Automatic E-Mail Printing automatically accesses  
the server to check for new mail.  
Provides an In Memoryprinter driver:  
You can receive and print e-mail data at the same time, by searching for a specified character  
string in the mail header. It allows you to see the sender, subject and relevant part of the mail  
content.  
Before You Use this Software  
Please read  
in the On-Line  
Documentation on the CD-ROM. Check the online  
README.WRI file in the root directory of the CD-ROM for last-  
minute important information and troubleshooting tips not  
included in the On-Line Documentation.  
To Access the On-Line Documentation  
After you have installed the Brother driver(s) for your model and operating system,  
click View On-Line Documentation for operating instructions.  
To Install Automatic E-mail Printing (Optional Application):  
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2
3
Insert MFL Pro CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.  
Click on Install Software from the main CD-ROM screen.  
Click Automatic E-mail Printing.  
This is optional software and will not be required for printing, faxing and scanning  
operations.  
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The Automatic E-mail Printing option is NOT available for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows  
2000 Professional.  
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sing the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh G3, G4 or iMac /iBook  
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Set up Your USB Equipped Apple  
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Macintosh G3,G4 or iMac with  
Mac OS 8.5/8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1  
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Before you can connect the machine to your Macintosh , you must purchase a  
USB cable that is no longer than 6 feet (1.8 meters).  
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To work with the machine, your USB-Equipped Apple Macintosh must be set up with Mac OS  
8.5/8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1. (The Brother Scanner Driver works only with Mac OS 8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1.)  
Using Brother Printer Driver with your  
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Apple Macintosh  
To select the Printer:  
1
From the Apple menu, open the Chooser.  
2
Click the HL-1200/MFL Pro icon. On the right side of the Chooser, click the printer to which  
you want to print. Close the Chooser.  
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To print the document:  
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From application software such as PaperPort , click File menu and select Page Setup. You can  
change the settings for Paper Size, Orientation and Scaling, then click OK.  
4
From application software such as PaperPort, click File menu and select Print. Click Print to  
start printing.  
If you want to change Copies, Pages, Resolution, Paper Source and Media  
Type, select your settings before clicking Print.  
Option Setup allows you to change Duplex.  
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Sending a Fax from your Macintosh  
Application  
You can send a fax directly from your Macintosh application using the following steps:  
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Create a document in a Macintosh application.  
To begin the fax transmission, select Print from the File menu.  
The Printer dialog box appears:  
When Printer is selected, the top button shows Print and the Address button is greyed.  
From the Output pull-down menu, select Facsimile.  
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When Facsimile is selected, the top button shows Send Fax and the Address button is available.  
Click Send Fax.  
The Address Book dialog box appears:  
The Address Book dialog box has two list boxes. The left box shows all the previously Stored  
Fax Numbers; the right box will show the Destination Fax Numbers as you select them.  
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To address the fax, type a fax number in the Input Fax Number box.  
OR—  
Select a name/number from the Stored Fax Numbers box, and then click >>. Your recipient  
will appear in the Destination Fax Numbers box.  
You can select several stored numbers at once by using the Shift and Ctrl keys.  
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If you want to, you can add your new recipients to the Address Book at this time by clicking  
New to open the Address Book dialog box. (See Adding a New Member, page 111.)  
OR—  
You can add a new group by clicking Group. (See Adding a New Group, page 112.)  
If you have finished addressing your fax, click Send Fax.  
To select and send only certain pages of the document, enter the page numbers  
in the From: and To: boxes in the Facsimile dialog box.  
If you click Send Fax without addressing your fax, the following error message  
appears:  
Click OK to return to the Address Book dialog box.  
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Setting Up Your Address Book  
You can add new members and groups to your Address Book, even while you are addressing a fax.  
Adding a New Member  
1
To add a new member to the Address Book, in the Facsimile dialog box click Address.  
The Address Book dialog box appears:  
2
Click New.  
The following dialog box appears:  
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5
Type the name and fax number.  
If you want to, you can store a comment in the Memo field if you wish (up to 15 characters).  
Click OK to return to the Address Book dialog box.  
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Adding a New Group  
You can set up a group of multiple recipients.  
1
Click Group.  
The Group Setting dialog box appears:  
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3
In the Group Name field, type a name for your Group.  
From the Stored Fax Numbers box select the recipients for your Group, and then click >>.  
Your selection will appear in the box under the Group Name field.  
4
Click OK.  
The Address Book dialog box reappears:  
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Click OK.  
The Print/Facsimile dialog box reappears:  
If you are ready to send your fax, click Send Fax.  
(Follow the steps on page 109 for sending a fax.)  
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Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with  
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Your Apple Macintosh  
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The Brother MFC software includes a TWAIN Scanner driver for Macintosh . This Macintosh  
TWAIN Scanner driver can be used with application that supports the TWAIN specification. You  
can use PaperPort for scanning.  
Accessing the Scanner  
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Run your PaperPort software. You will see the PaperPort icon in the upper right hand corner of  
your screen. The first time you use the Brother TWAIN driver, set it as the default by choosing the  
Select Source, then click the PaperPort icon. Afterward, for each document you scan choose  
Acquire Imageby clicking the PaperPort icon. The Scanner setup dialog box will appear.  
Scanning a Document into Your Macintosh G3, G4 or iMac  
1
2
Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Adjust the following settings, if needed, in the scanner setup dialog box:  
Resolution  
Color Type  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Scanning Area  
3
Click Fax Start.  
When scanning is finished, the image will appear in your graphics application.  
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Settings in the Scanner Window  
Image  
Resolution  
Choose the scanning resolution from the Resolution pop-up menu. Higher resolutions take more  
memory and transfer time, but can achieve a finer scanned image. (Each model has different  
Color Type  
Black & WhiteSet the image Type to Black & White for text or line art. For photographic images,  
set the image type to Grey (Error diffusion) or True Grey.  
Grey (Error Diffusion)is used for documents that contain photographic images or graphics. (Error  
Diffusion is a method for creating simulated grey images by placing black dots in a specific matrix  
instead of true grey dots.)  
True Greyalso is used for documents containing photographic images or graphics. This mode is  
more exact because it uses up to 256 shades of grey. It requires the most memory and longest transfer  
time.  
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Scanning Area  
Set the Size to one of the following:  
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Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)  
A4 (210 x 297 mm)  
Legal (8.5 x 14 inches)  
A5 (148 x 210 mm)  
B5 (182 x 257 mm)  
Executive (7.25 x 10.5 inches)  
Business Card (90 x 60 mm)  
Custom (User adjustable from 0.35 x 0.35 inches to 8.5 x 14 inches)  
After you choose a custom size, you can adjust the scanning area. Click and hold the mouse button  
as you drag the mouse to crop the image.  
Width:  
Enter the width of the custom size.  
Length: Enter the length of the custom size.  
Business Card Size  
To scan business cards, select the Business Card size setting (90 x 60 mm), and then place the  
business card at the top center of a carrier sheet.  
Carrier sheets are available from your Dealer.  
When scanning photographs or other images for use in a word processor or other graphics  
application, it is a good idea to try different settings for the Contrast, Mode and Resolution to  
determine which settings look best.  
Adjust Image  
Brightness  
Adjust the brightness settings to obtain the best image. The Brother TWAIN Scanner driver offers  
100 brightness settings (-50 to 50). The default value is 0, representing an averagesetting.  
You can set the brightness level by dragging the slidebar to the right to lighten the image or to the  
left to darken the image. You can also type a value in the box to set the setting. Click OK.  
If the scanned image is too light, set a lower  
brightness value and scan the document  
again.  
If the image is too dark, set a higher  
brightness value and scan the document  
again.  
Contrast  
The contrast setting is adjustable only when you have selected one of the grey scale settings, but it  
is not available when Black & White is selected as the grey scale.  
Increasing the contrast level (by dragging the slidebar to the right) emphasizes dark and light areas of  
the Image, while decreasing the contrast level (by dragging the slidebar to the left) reveals more detail  
in grey areas. Instead of using the slidebar, you can type a value in the box to set the contrast. Click OK.  
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PreScanning an Image  
PreScanning allows you to scan an image quickly at a low resolution. A thumbnail version will  
appear in the Scanning Area. This is only a preview of the image, so you can see how it will look.  
The PreScan button is used to preview an image for cropping any unwanted portions from the  
image. When you are satisfied with the preview, click Fax Start to scan the image.  
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Insert the document face down in the ADF.  
Click PreScan.  
The entire document will be scanned into your Macintosh will appear in the Scanning Area of  
the Scanner dialog box:  
3
To scan a portion of the prescanned  
image, click and drag the mouse to crop  
it.  
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Insert document face down in the ADF of the Brother MFC again.  
Adjust the settings for Resolution, Color Type (Grey Scale), Brightness, Contrast, and Size  
in the Scanner Setup dialog box, as needed.  
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Click Fax Start.  
This time only the selected area of the document will appear in the Scanning Area.  
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Use your application, software for editing and refining the image as usual.  
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19 Troubleshooting and Maintenance  
Error Messages  
You may occasionally encounter a difficulty with the machine or telephone line. If this happens, the  
machine often identifies the problem and displays an error message. The list below explains the most  
common error messages, in alphabetical order.  
ERROR MESSAGE  
CAUSE  
ACTION  
CHANGE DRUM SOON The drum unit is near the end of its If you have a print quality  
life.  
problem, replace the drum unit  
with a new one.  
CHANGE TONER  
If the display shows CHANGE  
TONER, you can still print. But the  
toner is depleted and the machine is  
telling you that the toner will soon  
run out.  
Order a new toner cartridge now.  
CHECK DOCUMENT Documents were not inserted or fed Do not pull paper out until you see  
properly or document was too long. Document Jam, page 119.  
CHECK DRUM UNIT Drum unit is not installed.  
Reinstall the drum unit.  
CHECK PAPER  
The machine is out of paper or paper Refill the paper or remove the  
is not properly loaded in the Multi- paper and load it again and then  
purpose Sheet Feeder.  
press Fax Start.  
CHECK PAPER SIZE Paper Size is improper for fax  
Load A4 paper in multi-purpose  
sheet feeder, and then press  
Fax Start.  
receiving.  
COMM.ERROR  
A poor quality phone line caused  
communications error.  
Try the call again.  
CONNECTION FAIL You tried to poll a fax machine that is Verify the other partys polling  
not in Polled Waiting mode. setup.  
COOLING DOWN  
The temperature of the drum unit or You must wait and allow the  
WAIT FOR A WHILE toner cartridge is too hot. The machine to resume printing when  
machine will pause its current print it is ready.  
job and go into cooling down mode.  
During the cooling down mode, you  
will hear the cooling fan running  
while the display on the machine  
shows COOLING DOWN and  
WAIT FOR A WHILE.  
COVER OPEN  
The top cover was not completely  
closed.  
Open, then close, the cover.  
DISCONNECTED  
The other party or other partys fax Try to re-transmit or call the other  
machine terminated the call. party to see what happened.  
MACHINE ERROR XX Machine has a mechanical problem. Unplug the machine.  
Then contact your Brother dealer  
for service.  
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ERROR MESSAGE  
CAUSE  
ACTION  
NO RESPONSE/BUSY The number you called does not  
answer or is busy. Or, you may have  
reached a number that is not  
Check the number and try again.  
connected to a fax machine.  
NOT ASSIGNED  
NOT REGISTERED Speed Dial number that is not  
(for some countries) programmed.  
You tried to access a One Touch or Set up the One Touch or Speed  
Dial number. (See Storing One  
OUT OF MEMORY The machine memory capacity has  
(When the machine is been exceeded.  
used as a printer.)  
- If you have installed the  
Windows driver, try again  
after setting the True Type  
mode to Print as Graphicsin  
the PRINT menu of your  
application software.  
®
- Reduce the print resolution or  
reduce the complexity of your  
document.  
PAPER JAM  
The recording paper is jammed in the See Paper Jam, page 119.  
machine.  
PLS OPEN COVER A page, piece of paper or paper clip, Open the top cover. If you see any  
etc. may be jammed inside the  
machine.  
jammed paper or other item, gently  
pull it out, then close the top cover.  
If the error message remains, open  
and close the top cover again.  
If the machine cannot reset itself  
and return to the date and time  
prompt, it will display MACHINE  
ERROR XX. Please call your  
Brother dealer for service.  
TONER EMPTY  
Toner is used up and printing is not Replace the toner cartridge with a  
possible, or toner cartridge is not  
installed into the drum unit.  
new one, or install the toner  
cartridge into the drum unit. (See  
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 118  
         
Document Jams and Paper Jams  
Based upon where the original document or printed sheet is jammed, follow the appropriate set of  
instructions to remove it.  
Document Jam  
The documents were not inserted or fed properly, or were too long.  
1
2
Open the control panel.  
NO  
Carefully pull the document  
toward the front of the  
machine.  
3
Close the control panel and  
press Stop/Exit.  
OK  
Paper Jam  
Before you can clear a paper jam error, you must find out where the paper is stuck. Use the diagram  
below to help locate the position of the paper.  
Do not force the jammed paper from the paper tray because you may  
damage the machine and cause toner to scatter.  
After you have used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are  
extremely HOT! When you open the top cover of the machine, never touch  
the shaded parts shown in the following diagram.  
HOT!  
Inside the Fax Machine  
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Clearing a Paper Jam in the Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder.  
If paper is jammed inside the Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder, push down the paper lever to pull the  
jammed paper upwards out of the feeder. Also, open the top cover and check that a torn piece of  
paper does not remain inside the machine.  
Multi-purpose  
Sheet Feeder  
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Clearing a Paper Jam near the Drum Unit.  
If paper is jammed near the drum unit, open the top cover and remove the drum unit. Then, pull  
the jammed paper upwards and out of the machine. Reinstall the drum unit and close the top cover.  
Paper is  
jammed  
near drum  
unit  
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 120  
Difficulty with Operation  
If you think there is a problem with the machine, make a copy first. If the copy looks good, the  
problem is probably not the machine. Check the table below and follow the troubleshooting tips.  
DIFFICULTY  
SUGGESTIONS  
Printing and Receiving Faxes  
Condensed print and  
horizontal streaks/top and  
If your copy looks good, you probably had a bad connection, with  
static or interference on the phone line. Try again and see if there is  
bottom of sentences are cut an improvement.  
off.  
If a copy looks worse, then call your Brother dealer for service.  
Vertical streaks/black lines  
Sometimes you may see vertical streaks/black lines on the faxes you  
appear on the fax you receive receive. Either the machines primary corona wire for printing may be  
dirty, or the sending partys fax scanner may be dirty. Clean your  
primary corona wire, or ask the sender to make a copy to see if the  
problem is with the sending machine. Try receiving from another fax  
machine. If the problem continues, call Brother dealer for service.  
Machine hearsvoice as  
CNG tone  
If the machine is set to Fax Detect (with an External Telephone)  
ON, it is more sensitive to sounds. The machine may mistakenly  
interpret certain voices or music on the line as a calling fax machine  
and respond with fax receiving tones. Deactivate the fax by  
pressing Stop/Exit. Try avoiding this problem by turning Fax  
Detect (with an External Telephone) to OFF. (See Fax Detect (set  
Phone Line or Connections  
Dialling does not work  
Check for a dial tone. Change TONE/PULSE setting (See Setting  
page 14). Check all line cord connections, and make sure the curled  
handset cord is not in the EXT jack. Check power cord connection.  
Send a manual fax by pressing HookORby lifting the handset,  
and dialing the number. Wait to hear the fax receiving tones before  
pressing Fax Start.  
The machine does not answer Make sure the FAX/MFC is in the correct receiving mode for your  
when called  
setup (either FAX, FAX/TEL or TAD). Check for dial tone. If  
possible, call your FAX/MFC to hear it answer. If there is still no  
answer, check the telephone line cord connection. Connect a  
standard telephone handset to the FAX/MFC telephone jack. If  
there is no ringing when you call your FAX/MFC, call your  
Telephone Company to check the line.  
No dial tone on the handset Press HookORLift the handset. If you hear no dial tone, check  
telephone line cord connections at the FAX/MFC and wall jack.  
Check that the handset curled cord is connected to the FAX/MFC's  
handset jack. Test the jack with another single line telephone. If no  
dial tone on the wall outlet, call your Telephone Company.  
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DIFFICULTY  
Sending Faxes  
SUGGESTIONS  
Poor transmitting quality  
Transmission verification  
prints Results:NG”  
There is probably temporary noise or static on the phone line. Try  
sending the fax again. If the problem continues, call the Telephone  
Company to check your phone line.  
When the receiving party  
says the picture is not clear  
Sometimes the resolution mode you chose when you sent your fax may not  
have been appropriate. Send the fax again, but try using the FINE or  
S.FINE mode. Also, the machines scanner may be dirty, so try cleaning it.  
When the receiving party  
The machines scanner may be dirty or the receiving partys print  
says vertical streaks appear head may be dirty. Clean your scanner and make a copy to check if  
on the faxes they receive  
the problem was caused by the machine.  
Handling Incoming Calls  
F/T pseudo-ring in Fax/Tel The machine knows the incoming call is not a fax so it is signalling  
(F/T) Mode.  
you to answer the telephone call. Pick up the handset or answer from  
an extension phone and press the machines Deactivation Code  
(default setting is #51 (#91 for New Zealand)).  
Transferring a fax call to the If you answered at the machine, press Fax Start and hang up immediately.  
machine.  
If you answered at an extension phone, press your Remote Activation Code  
(default setting is 51  
answers, hang up.  
(
91 for New Zealand)). When the machine  
The Caller ID does not  
The Caller ID signal is sent ten seconds after the Call Waiting  
display after the Call Waiting Signal and speaking may interfere with it. When you hear the Caller  
Signal.  
Waiting signal, ask the other party to hold while you catch the other  
call. Then stop speaking until you see the Caller ID on the LCD.  
General Printing Difficulties (For MFC-4800 Only)  
The machine does not print. Make sure the machine is plugged in. The toner cartridge and drum unit are  
installed properly. The interface cable is securely connected between the  
machine and computer. Check to see if LCD is showing an error message.  
The machine prints  
unexpectedly or it prints  
garbage.  
Unplug the machine. Make sure your application software is  
correctly set up to use the machine by checking the primary settings  
in your application software.  
The machine prints the first  
Your computer is not recognizing the printers input buffer full”  
couple of pages correctly, then signal. Please make sure you connect the printer cable correctly.  
some pages have text missing.  
The machine cannot print full Reduce the printer resolution. Reduce the complexity of your  
pages of a document. An  
document and try again. Reduce the graphic quality or the number  
OUT OF MEMORY error of font sizes within your application software.  
message occurs.  
My headers or footers appear Most laser printers have a restricted area that will not accept print.  
when I view my document on Usually these are the first two lines and last two lines, leaves 62  
the screen but do not show up printable lines. Adjust the top and bottom margins in your document  
when I print them.  
to allow for this.  
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 122  
DIFFICULTY  
SUGGESTIONS  
®
Windows Setup Printing Difficulties (For MFC-4800 Only)  
®
I cannot print from my  
application software.  
Make sure the Windows printer driver is installed and you select  
it in your application software.  
Software Difficulties (For MFC-4800 Only)  
MFC Connect Failure”  
If the machine is not connected to your PC and you have loaded the  
Brother software, the PC will show MFC Connect Failureeach  
®
time you restart Windows . You can ignore this message or you can  
turn it off by deselect the AutoLoad PopUp check box in the Brother  
Control Center chapter. (See How to Turn Off AutoLoad, page 77.)  
Paper Handling Difficulties  
The machine does not load  
paper. The LCD shows  
Check to see if the CHECK PAPER or PAPER JAM message  
appears on the LCD. If so, the Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder may be out  
CHECK PAPER or PAPER of paper. If it is empty, load a new stack of paper into the feeder and  
JAM  
then press Fax Start. If there is paper in the Multi-purpose Sheet  
Feeder, make sure it is straight. If the paper is curled, you should  
straighten it. Sometimes it is helpful to remove the paper, turn the stack  
over and put it back into the Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder. Reduce the  
amount of paper in the Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder, then try again.  
How can I clear paper jams? See Paper Jam, page 119.  
Copy Quality Difficulties  
Vertical streaks appear in  
copies  
Sometimes you may see vertical streaks on your copies. Either the  
scanner or the primary corona wire for printing is dirty. Clean them both.  
Print Quality Difficulties  
Printed pages are curled.  
Thin Paper (17lb-18.4lb) can cause this problem. Make sure you  
select the Paper Type that suits the paper in your multi-purpose sheet  
Printed pages are smeared.  
Rough surfaces or thick media can cause smeared pages-OR-the  
toner to smear. Make sure you select the correct Paper Type that  
Printouts are too dark or light Adjust the print conditions by setting the Print Density function. It has been  
factory set to the middle position. (See Setting the Print Density, page 23.)  
Printed pages contain white stripes. You may fix this by wiping the scanner windows with a clean soft  
Unit, page 128.) If you still see white stripes or faint images and the  
display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit  
with a new one.  
White Stripes or Faint Images  
Printed pages are stained with Clean the machines interior and the primary corona wire of drum  
Unit, page 128.) Make sure that the tab of the corona wire is at the  
home position. If after cleaning, you still see dark stripes or toner  
stains and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the  
drum unit with a new one.  
Dark Stripes or Toner Stains  
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SUGGESTIONS  
Printed pages have white spots Make sure that you use paper that meets the specifications. Rough  
in black text and graphic areas. surface or thick media can cause the problem. If you still see white  
spots and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the  
drum unit with a new one.  
White Spots  
Toner scatters and stains the Adjust the print conditions by setting the Print Density function.  
printed page.  
Clean the machines interior. (See Regular Maintenance, page 127  
and Cleaning the Drum Unit, page 128.) Make sure that you use  
you still have scattered toner and the display shows CHANGE  
DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one.  
Scattering Toner  
The whole page is printed black. Wipe the electric terminals. (See Regular Maintenance, page 127  
and Cleaning the Drum Unit, page 128.) Also, do not use heat-  
sensitive paper as it will cause this problem. After cleaning, if the  
printed pages are still black and the display shows CHANGE  
DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one.  
Black Page  
Nothing is printed on the page. Make sure that the toner cartridge is not empty. Wipe the electric  
the Drum Unit, page 128. Make sure that a torn piece of paper does  
not remain on the scanner window.  
White page  
Printed pages are marked  
regular intervals.  
Markings may disappear by themselves. Try copying at multiple  
pages to clear this problem. Markings may occur if the machine has  
not been used for a long time. A possible cause is that the surface of  
the drum is marked or damaged by excessive exposure to light. In  
this case, replace the drum unit with a new one.  
Example of Regular Marking  
Printed pages are blurred at Certain environmental conditions such as humidity, high temperatures,  
the centre or at either edge. etc. may cause this condition to occur. Make sure the machine is placed  
on a flat, horizontal surface. Remove the drum unit with the toner  
cartridge installed. Try rocking them from side to side. You may clear a  
blurred page by wiping the scanner windows with a clean soft cloth.  
CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one.  
Blurred Page  
Ghost images appear on  
printed pages.  
Adjust the print conditions by changing the Print Density setting,  
page 23. -OR-  
Rough surfaces or thick media can cause a ghost image. Make sure  
you select the Paper Type that suits the paper in your multi-purpose  
Ghost Images  
The drum unit is a consumable and it is necessary to replace it periodically.  
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 124  
Packing and Shipping the Machine  
Whenever you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with the machine. Failure  
to pack the machine correctly may damage the machine and such damages will not be covered under  
warranty.  
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2
3
4
Make sure you close the paper tray and the extension.  
Remove the line cord and unplug the machine from the AC outlet.  
Open the top cover.  
Remove the drum unit assembly.  
Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Leave the toner  
cartridge installed in the drum unit.  
Top Cover  
Drum Unit  
5
6
Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the plastic bag and seal the bag  
completely.  
Plastic  
Bag  
Drum  
Unit  
Toner  
Cartridge  
Close the top cover. Remove the document and paper supports and pack them.  
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Wrap the machine in the plastic bag and place it in the original carton with the original packing  
material.  
8
Place documents (manual, printed material and CD-ROM), the drum unit and toner cartridge  
assembly, the telephone cord, printer cable and paper supports into the carton as shown below.  
9
Close the carton and tape it shut.  
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 126  
Regular Maintenance  
You can keep the machine in optimum condition by cleaning it on a regular basis. It is a good idea  
to clean the drum unit during this routine. Avoid using thinners or other organic solvents to clean the  
machine and do not use water.  
Cleaning the Scanner  
1
Unplug the telephone line and then the power cord.  
When you reconnect these lines later, make sure to connect the power cord first, then the  
telephone line.  
2
3
4
Open the document tray, and then the control panel.  
Wipe dirt off the machine using a slightly damp clean cloth.  
Clean the white bar and the glass cover.  
Moisten a small piece of clean soft, lint-free cloth with isopropyl alcohol and carefully remove  
dirt from the glass cover and the white bar of the scanner.  
Control Panel  
White Bar  
Left the Control  
Panel Cover  
Glass Cover  
Cleaning the Printer  
Do not use isopropyl alcohol to remove dirt from the control panel. It may  
cause a crack on the panel.  
Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the scanner window or the toner  
sensor.  
Do not touch the scanner window with your finger.  
Handle the drum unit carefully as it contains toner. If toner scatters and  
your hands or clothes get dirty, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold  
water.  
Toner Sensor  
Electrical  
Terminal  
Gears  
Scanner Window  
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After you have used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are  
extremely HOT! When you open the top cover of the machine, never touch  
the shaded parts shown in the diagram below.  
HOT!  
Inside the Fax Machine  
1
2
3
4
5
Open the top cover.  
Remove the drum unit assembly.  
Wipe the electric terminals with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab.  
Wipe the gears with a clean dry cloth.  
Gently wipe the scanner window and the toner sensor with a clean soft dry cloth. Do not use  
isopropyl alcohol to clean the scanner window or the toner sensor.  
Cleaning the Drum Unit  
We recommend you place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to avoid  
spilling and scattering toner.  
1
2
Turn the drum unit upside down carefully.  
Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the tab from right to left  
several times.  
3
Return the tab to the home position (M mark position) before reinstalling the drum unit.  
Home Position (M)  
Corona Wire  
Tab  
If you do not position the tab at the home position, printed pages may have  
vertical stripes.  
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4
5
Install the drum unit into the machine. (See Replacing the Drum Unit, page 132.)  
Close the top cover.  
Replacing the Toner Cartridge  
The machine can print approximately 2,200 pages with one toner cartridge (TN-8000). When the  
toner cartridge is running low, the display shows CHANGE TONER. Actual page count will vary  
depending on your average document type (i.e. standard letter, detailed graphics). The above  
specifications relate to a 5% black coverage A4 size document.  
It is a good idea to keep a new toner cartridge ready for use when you see the toner low warning.  
Discard the used toner cartridge according to local regulations. If you are not sure of them, consult  
with Brother dealer for service. Be sure to seal the toner cartridge tightly so toner powder does not  
spill out of the cartridge. When discarding used toner cartridges, keep them separate from domestic  
waste.  
It is recommended that you clean the machine when you replace the toner.  
The display shows TONER EMPTY to indicate that the toner is empty. Once this indication  
appears, the machine will not resume printing until you have installed a new toner cartridge.  
DO NOT refill the toner cartridges. Attempting to use refilled toner cartridges  
and using incompatible toners may cause damage to the machine and such  
damage will not be covered by warranty. Warranty coverage does not apply  
to problems caused by the use of 3rd party consumables. We can only  
recommend the use of genuine Brother consumables.  
Steps for Replacing Toner Cartridge  
After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine  
will be extremely HOT! So, never touch the shaded parts shown in the  
illustration below.  
HOT!  
Inside the Fax Machine  
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Open the top cover. Make sure the top cover is completely open. To remove the drum unit, hold  
each side of the drum by the handles and gently lift the drum forward toward you.  
Top Cover  
Drum Unit  
Place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to avoid spilling and  
scattering the toner.  
2
Gently turn the lever on the toner cartridge forward until it stops. The toner cartridge cannot be  
removed unless the shutter is completely closed, by turning the lever fully to the front.  
Drum  
Unit  
Toner  
Cartridge  
3
Remove the old toner cartridge from the drum unit by gently pulling it out.  
Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or  
clothes, immediately wipe it off or wash them with cold water.  
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 130  
4
Unpack the new toner cartridge. Place the used toner cartridge into the aluminium bag and  
discard it according to local regulations.  
Old Toner  
Cartridge  
New Toner  
Cartridge  
Aluminum  
Bag  
Wait to unpack the toner cartridge until immediately before you install it  
into the machine. If a toner cartridge is left unpacked for a long period of  
time, the toner life is shortened.  
5
Gently rock the toner cartridge from side to side five or six times, and then remove the protective  
seal.  
Toner  
Cartridge  
6
Slide the new toner cartridge into the opening on the right side of the drum unit. To ensure that  
the toner cartridge and the drum unit fit together correctly, make sure that the toner cartridge  
guide bar is exactly aligned with the guide slot in the drum unit.  
Drum  
Unit  
Toner  
Cartridge  
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Gently turn the lever on the toner cartridge backward until it stops.  
8
Reinstall the drum unit into the machine and close the top cover.  
Top Cover  
Drum Unit  
Replacing the Drum Unit  
The machine uses a drum unit to create the print images on paper. If the screen displays CHANGE  
DRUM SOON, the drum unit is nearly at the end of its life. Prepare a new drum unit to replace the  
current one. You may need to order one from your Brother dealer.  
Even if the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, you may be able to continue to print without  
replacing the drum unit for a while. However, if there is a noticeable deterioration in the output print  
quality even before CHANGE DRUM SOON is shown, then the drum unit should be replaced. You  
should clean the machine when you replace the drum unit.  
When removing the drum unit, handle carefully because it contains toner.  
When you replace the drum unit, you should clean the machine.  
The drum unit is a consumable, and it is necessary to replace it periodically. There  
are many factors that determine the actual drum life, such as temperature,  
humidity, type of paper and toner that you use and the number of pages per print  
job, etc. The drum life is estimated at approximately 8,000 pages at 1 page per job.  
The actual number of pages your drum will print may be significantly less than  
these estimates. Because we have no control over the many factors that  
determine the actual drum life, we cannot guarantee a minimum number of pages  
that will be printed by your drum.  
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For best performance, use only genuine Brother toner, and the product should be used only in a  
clean, dust-free environment with adequate ventilation.  
After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine  
will be extremely HOT! So please be careful.  
HOT!  
Inside the Fax Machine  
Follow these steps to replace the drum unit:  
1
2
Open the top cover.  
Remove the old drum unit. Place the drum unit on an old cloth or large piece of disposable paper  
to avoid spilling and scattering the toner.  
Top Cover  
Drum Unit  
3
Remove the toner cartridge from the drum unit and keep it in a safe place. (See Replacing the  
Drum  
Unit  
Toner  
Cartridge  
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Discard the used drum unit according to local regulations. Be sure to seal the drum  
unit tightly so toner powder does not spill out of the unit. When discarding used  
drum units, keep them separate from domestic rubbish.  
4
Wait to unpack the new drum unit until immediately before installing it. Place the old drum unit  
into the aluminium bag and discard it according to local regulations.  
Old Drum Unit  
New Drum Unit  
Aluminum  
Bag  
Starter Sheet  
Do NOT remove  
the Starter Sheet!  
Do not pull or force the starter sheet from the machine. It will be ejected  
automatically.  
Wait to unpack the drum unit immediately before installing it into the  
machine.  
If an unpacked drum unit is subjected to excessive direct sunlight or room  
light, the unit may be damaged.  
Handle the toner cartridge and the drum unit carefully because they  
contain toner. If toner scatters and your hands or clothes get dirty,  
immediately wipe or wash with cold water.  
Do not touch the scanner window with your finger.  
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5
Reinstall the toner cartridge into the new drum unit. (See Replacing the Toner Cartridge, page  
Drum  
Unit  
Toner  
Cartridge  
6
Holding the new drum unit by the handles, install it. Close the top cover.  
Top Cover  
Drum Unit  
7
The machine will automatically eject the starter sheet. Do not pull or force the starter sheet from  
the machine.  
Clear Plastic Starter Sheet  
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Important Information for Australia  
Important Safety Instructions  
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2
3
4
Read all of these instructions.  
Save them for later reference.  
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.  
Unplug this product from the telephone and AC sockets (in this order) before cleaning. Do not  
use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.  
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6
Do not place this product on an unstable surface.  
Slots and openings in the case and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure  
reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be  
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,  
rug, or other similar soft surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or  
heater. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is  
provided.  
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8
This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are  
not sure of the type of power available, consult with your dealer or local power company.  
This product is equipped with a 3-wire earthed plug. This plug will fit into only an earthed  
socket. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your  
electrician to replace your obsolete socket. Do not defeat the purpose of an earthed plug.  
9
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people can  
walk on the cord.  
10 Do not place anything in front of the machine that will block received faxes. Do not place  
anything in the path of received faxes.  
11 Do not touch a document during printing.  
12 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, since they may touch  
dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill  
liquid of any kind on the product.  
13 Do not attempt to service this product yourself, because opening or removing covers may expose  
you to dangerous voltage points and/or other risks. Refer all servicing to service personnel.  
14 This product has no mains ON/OFF switch. It is therefore highly important that access to the  
mains plug and the mains socket to which the plug is connected, is never obstructed, in case for  
some reason the mains power to the machine must be quickly disconnected.  
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15 Unplug this product from the mains power and telephone line sockets, and refer servicing to  
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:  
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When the power cord is damaged or frayed.  
If liquid has been spilled into the product.  
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.  
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper  
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by  
a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.  
If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.  
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.  
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16 We do not advise the use of an extension lead.  
Important Information for New Zealand  
Important Safety Instructions  
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2
3
4
Read all of these instructions.  
Save them for later reference.  
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.  
Unplug this product from the telephone and AC sockets (in this order) before cleaning. Do not  
use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.  
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6
Do not use this product near water.  
The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has  
accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It  
indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty.  
Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another  
item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any  
product is compatible with all of Telecoms network services.  
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8
9
This equipment does not fully meet Telecoms impedance requirements. Performance  
limitations may occur when used in conjunction with some parts of the network. Telecom will  
accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances.  
If a charge for local calls is unacceptable, the Dial Buttonshould not be used for local calls.  
Only the 7-digits of the local number should be dialled from your telephone. Do not dial the area  
code digit or the 0prefix.  
This equipment shall not be set to make automatic calls to the Telecom 111Emergency  
Service.  
10 IMPORTANT NOTICE  
Under power failure conditions, this telephone may not operate. Please ensure that a separate  
telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for emergency use in emergencies.  
11 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecoms Telepermit requirements are  
dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. In order to operate within the  
limits for compliance with Telecoms Specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to  
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ensure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing.  
12 This equipment should not be used under any circumstances which may constitute a nuisance to  
other Telecom customers.  
13 Not all telephones will respond to incoming ringing when connected to the extension socket.  
14 This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to another device  
connected to the same line.  
15 The answer delay setting of this equipment shall not be set to less than the default setting as this  
will destroy Caller ID information.  
16 All persons using this device for recording telephone conversations shall comply with New  
Zealand law. This requires that at least one party to the conversation is to be aware that it is being  
recorded. In addition, the Principles enumerated in the Privacy Act 1993 shall be complied with  
in respect to the nature of the personal information collected, the purpose for its collection, how  
it is to be used and what it disclosed to any other party.  
17 The Caller ID Information is presented in the form: Area Code + Directory number  
When dialling back, always insert a zero in front of the area code for a toll call and omit the area  
code for a local call, If a zero is inserted in front of the area code for a local call, the call will  
still proceed correctly but if the line has non-code access to another toll carrier, you should check  
with that carrier before inserting zero on a local call.  
18 Do not place this product on an unstable surface.  
19 Slots and openings in the case and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable  
operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or  
covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other  
similar soft surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heater. This product  
should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.  
20 This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are  
not sure of the type of power available, consult with your dealer or local power company.  
21 This product is equipped with a 3-wire earthed plug. This plug will fit into only an earthed  
socket. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your  
electrician to replace your obsolete socket. Do not defeat the purpose of an earthed plug.  
22 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people can  
walk on the cord.  
23 Do not place anything in front of the machine that will block received faxes. Do not place  
anything in the path of received faxes.  
24 Do not touch a document during printing.  
25 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, since they may touch  
dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill  
liquid of any kind on the product.  
26 Do not attempt to service this product yourself, because opening or removing covers may expose  
you to dangerous voltage points and/or other risks. Refer all servicing to service personnel.  
27 This product has no mains ON/OFF switch. It is therefore highly important that access to the  
mains plug and the mains socket to which the plug is connected, is never obstructed, in case for  
some reason the mains power to the machine must be quickly disconnected.  
Important Safety Information 138  
28 Unplug this product from the mains power and telephone line sockets, and refer servicing to  
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:  
N
N
N
N
When the power cord is damaged or frayed.  
If liquid has been spilled into the product.  
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.  
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper  
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by  
a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.  
If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.  
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.  
N
N
29 We do not advise the use of an extension lead.  
Important Information for Some Countries  
Important Safety Instructions  
1
2
3
4
Read all of these instructions.  
Save them for later reference.  
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.  
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.  
5
6
Do not place this product near water.  
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may drop, causing  
serious damage to the product.  
7
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure  
reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be  
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,  
rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or on a radiator or heater.  
This product should never be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.  
8
9
This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are  
not sure of the type of power available, consult with your dealer or local power company.  
This product is equipped with a 2-wire grounding type plug or a 3-wire grounding type plug  
(Only for Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and India), a plug having two or three pins. This  
plug will only fit into only a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are  
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.  
Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.  
10 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place this product where people can  
walk on the cord.  
11 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere ratings on the  
products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.  
12 Do not place anything in front of the machine that will block received faxes. Do not place  
anything in the path of received faxes.  
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13 Do not touch a document during printing.  
14 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, since they may touch  
dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in the risk of fire or electric shock. Never  
spill liquid of any kind on the product.  
15 Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you  
to dangerous voltage points and/or other risks, and may void your warranty. Please refer all  
servicing to our Authorized Service Personnel. A list of Authorized Service Centres has been  
included for your convenience, or you may contact the Brother Dealer for Service.  
16 This product does not have an ON/OFF switch. Therefore, it is very important that you have easy  
access to the main plug and the main socket to which the plug is connected, if the main power  
to the FAX/MFC need to be disconnected quickly.  
17 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to Authorized Service Personnel  
under the following conditions:  
N
N
N
N
If the power cord is damaged or frayed.  
If the product has been spilled by liquid.  
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.  
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper  
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by  
a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.  
If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.  
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.  
N
N
18 To protect your product against power surges, we recommend the use of a power protection  
device (Surge Protector).  
19 We do not advise the use of an extension lead.  
For protection against the risk of electrical shock, always disconnect all  
cables from the wall outlet before servicing, modifying or installing the  
equipment.  
This equipment may not be used on coin service lines provided by the  
telephone company or connected to party lines.  
Brother cannot accept any financial or other responsibilities that may be  
the result of your use of this information, including direct, special or  
consequential damages. There are no warranties extended or granted by  
this document.  
Important Safety Information 140  
Important Information for All Countries  
IEC 60825 Specification  
This machine is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825 specifications. The label shown  
below is attached in countries where required.  
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1  
LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT  
This machine has a Class 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible laser radiation in the Scanner Unit.  
The Scanner Unit should not be opened under any circumstances.  
Laser Diode  
Wave length:  
Output:  
760 - 810 nm  
5 mW max.  
Class 3B  
Laser Class:  
Caution  
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual  
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.  
The following caution label is attached near the scanner unit.  
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK OEFEATED.  
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. CLASS 3B LASER PRODUCT.  
CAUTION  
USYNLIG LASER STRÅLING NÅR KABINETLÅGET STÅR ÅBENT.  
UNGDÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING. KLASSE 3B LASER.  
ADVARSEL  
VARNING  
VARO!  
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING HÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAR  
ÄR URKOPPLADE. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG. KLASS 3B LASER APPARAT.  
AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA  
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN. LUOKAN  
3B LASERLAITE.  
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING, UNNGÅ DIREKTE KONTAKT MED LASERENHETEN  
NÅR TOPPDEKSELET ER ÅPENT. KLASSE 3B LASERPRODUKT.  
ADVARSEL  
ATTENTION  
VORSICHT  
RADIATIONS LASER INVISIBLES OUAND OUVERT ET VERROUILLAGE ENLEVE.  
EVITER EXPOSITIONS DIRECTES AU FAISCEAU. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 3B.  
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG  
GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG  
ÜBERBRÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.  
SICHERHEITSKLASSE 3B.  
RADIACIÓN LASER INVISIBLE CUANDO SE ABRE  
LA TAPA Y EL INTERRUPTOR INTERNO ESTÁ  
ATASCADO. EVITE LA EXPOSICIÓN DIRECTA  
DE LOS OJOS. PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 3B.  
ATENCIÓN  
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For Your Safety  
To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pin  
power point which is effectively grounded through the normal household wiring.  
Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-conductor and be correctly wired to provide  
connection to ground. Incorrectly wired extension cords are a major cause of fatalities.  
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power is grounded and  
that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective grounding  
of the power, consult a qualified electrician.  
Disconnect device  
This product must be installed near a socket outlet that is easily accessible. In case of emergencies,  
you must disconnect the power cord from the socket outlet in order to shut off power completely.  
Important Safety Information 142  
21 Specifications  
Fax Specifications  
Compatibility  
ITU-T Group 3  
Coding system  
MH/MR/MMR  
Modem speed  
14400 - 2400 bps; Automatic fallback  
148 mm to 216 mm  
100 mm to 360 mm  
208 mm  
Document input width  
Document input length  
Scanning/printing width  
Automatic Document  
Feeder (ADF)  
Up to 20 sheets (75 gsm)  
Multi-purpose sheet feeder Up to 200 sheets (75 gsm)  
Acceptable Paper for fax receive and copy functions  
Size  
: A4 (210 mm · 297 mm)  
Weight  
: 64 gsm - 158 gsm  
Thickness : 0.08 - 0.20 mm  
Printer type  
Grey scale  
Laser printer  
64 levels (Error Diffusion)  
LCD, 16 characters  
Display  
Polling types  
Contrast control  
Resolution  
Standard, Secure, Delayed, Sequential  
Automatic/Light/Dark (manual setting)  
Horizontal 8 dots/mm  
Vertical Standard3.85 lines/mm  
Fine, Photo7.7 lines/mm  
Superfine, Photo (copy)15.4 lines/mm  
Out of paper reception  
One touch dial  
Up to 80 pages* in memory  
8 stations (FAX-2850)  
100 stations  
Speed dial  
Automatic redial  
2 times at 2 minute intervals (for Australia)  
2 times at 3 minute intervals (for New Zealand)  
10 times at 3 minute intervals (for some countries)  
Speaker type  
Monitor  
Automatic answer  
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 rings (for Australia)  
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 rings (for New Zealand)  
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 rings (for some countries)  
Communication source  
Public switched telephone network (PSTN)  
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Consumable items  
Toner cartridge:  
Life expectancy: up to 2,200 pages/new toner cartridge  
(when printing A4 paper at 5% print coverage)  
Toner life expectancy will vary depending on the type of average  
print job.  
Drum unit:  
Life expectancy: 8,000 pages at 1 page per job  
There are many factors that determine the actual drum life, such as  
temperature, humidity, type of paper and toner that you use, the  
number of pages per print job, etc.  
*Pages refers to the ITU-T Chartwith MMR cording and standard resolution.  
Printer Specifications (For MFC-4800 Only)  
®
®
Printer driver  
Windows 95, 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 professional and Windows NT  
Workstation Version 4.0 driver supporting Brother Native  
Compression mode and bi-directional capability  
®
®
®
Apple Macintosh QuickDraw Driver for OS  
8.5/8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1  
Interface  
Bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE-1284)  
USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface  
Memory  
2 MB  
Printer method  
Resolution  
Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning  
600 dots/inch  
Print quality  
Normal printing mode  
Economy printing mode  
Print speed  
10 pages/minute (when loading A4 paper from the multi-purpose  
sheet feeder)  
Specifications 144  
 
Computer Requirement (For MFC-4800 Only)  
®
For Windows  
CPU  
(Pentium)  
Hard Disk  
Space  
Operating System  
RAM  
95, 98, 98SE  
NT Workstation4.0  
2000 Professional  
Me  
75 MHz  
75 MHz  
133 MHz  
150 MHz  
24 MB (32 MB recommended)  
32 MB (64 MB recommended)  
64 MB (128 MB recommended)  
32 MB (64 MB recommended)  
50 MB  
®
For Macintosh  
Hard Disk  
Space  
Operating System  
CPU  
RAM  
®
Apple  
All base models meet minimum requirements.  
50 MB  
®
Macintosh  
QuickDraw  
®
G3, G4, iMac or iBook  
with OS8.5, 8.5.1  
(Only Printer)  
OS8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1  
(Printer & Scanner)  
Electrical and Environment  
Temperature  
(Allowable) 10 - 32.5°C  
(Storage) 0 - 40°C  
Warm-up  
Approx. 12 seconds at 23°C  
Power source  
Power consumption  
220 ~ 240V AC 50/60Hz  
Operating (Copying); 260 W or less (25°C)  
Peak: 940 W  
Sleep Mode: 10 W or less  
Stand by: 70 W or less (25°C)  
Noise  
Operating: 50 dB A or less  
Stand by: 39 dB A or less  
Humidity  
Operating: 20 to 80% (without condensation)  
Storage: 10 to 90% (without condensation)  
Dimensions  
Weight  
395 x 359 x 243 mm  
7.5 kg (without drum unit)  
Specifications are subject to change for improvement without prior notice.  
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Compilation and Publication Notice  
Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been complied and published,  
covering the latest products descriptions and specifications.  
The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without  
notice.  
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials  
contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by  
reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors  
relating to the publication.  
Trademarks  
Multi-Function Link Pro Suite is registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.  
Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.  
The brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.  
Windows, Windows NT, Microsoft, MS-DOS, Excel, Word, Paint and Draw are registered  
trademark of Microsoft in the U.S. and other countries.  
NT is a trademark of Northern Telecom Limited.  
Macintosh is a registered trademark, and iMac is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.  
PaperPort and TextBridge are registered trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc.  
Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement  
specific to its proprietary programs.  
IBM and IBM PC are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.  
All other brand and product names mentioned in this Users Guide are registered trademarks of their  
respective companies.  
Ordering Accessories and Supplies  
For the best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories. These are available from most  
Brother dealers.  
Model Name  
Description  
TN-8000  
Laser Fax Toner  
Laser Fax Drum  
DR-8000  
Specifications 146  
       
Entering Text  
When you are setting certain functions, such as the Station ID, you may need to enter text into the  
machine. Most keys on the dial pad have three or four letters printed above them. The keys for 0, #,  
and  
dont have printed letters because they are used for special characters.  
By pressing the appropriate number on the dial pad the correct number of times, you can access the  
character you want.  
Press Key  
one time  
two times  
three times  
four times  
five times  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
D
G
J
B
E
C
F
2
3
4
5
6
S
8
Z
A
D
G
J
H
K
N
Q
U
X
I
L
O
R
V
Y
M
P
M
7
T
T
9
W
Inserting spaces  
If you want to enter a blank space, press  
twice.  
Making corrections  
If you entered a letter incorrectly and want to change it, press  
to move the cursor after the last  
correct letter. Then press Stop/Exit; all letters above and to the right of the cursor are deleted. Re-  
enter the correct text and/or digits. You can also back up and type over incorrect letters.  
Repeating letters  
If you need to enter a character assigned to the same key as the previous character, press  
the cursor to the right.  
to move  
Special characters and symbols  
Press the , #, or 0 key repeatedly or press  
to move the cursor under the special character or  
symbol you want. Then press Menu/Set to select it.  
0 key  
key  
Ä Ë Ö Ü À Ç È É 0  
(space) ! # $ % & ( )  
: ; < = > ? @ [ ] ^ _  
+ , - . /  
C
# key  
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Menu Mode & Menu Selection Table  
- Access the Menu  
- Go to next menu level  
- Accept an option  
- Scroll through the current menu  
level  
- Back to previous menu level  
- Forward to next menu level  
- Exit the Menu  
You can access the menu mode by pressing Menu/Set.  
When you enter the Menu, the LCD scrolls:  
SELECT  
& SET  
Press 1 for General Setup MenuOR—  
Press 2 for Fax MenuOR—  
1.GENERAL SETUP  
2.FAX  
Press 3 for Copy MenuOR—  
3.COPY  
OR—  
You can scroll more quickly through each menu level by pressing  
or  
keys, and then set an  
option by pressing Menu/Set when that option appears on the LCD. Then the LCD shows next  
menu level. Press or key to scroll to your next menu selection, and then press Menu/Set.  
When you finish setting an option, the LCD shows ACCEPTED.  
Use  
to scroll backward if you passed your choices or to save keystrokes.  
You can program your FAX/MFC by pressing Menu/Set followed by the menu numbers. For  
example: to set FAX RESOLUTION to FINE, press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 2 and  
FINE, and then press Menu/Set.  
or  
to select  
Specifications 148  
         
To access the menu, press  
Menu/Set.  
To exit, press  
Stop/Exit.  
Menu  
Options  
Descriptions  
Page  
Main Menu Submenu  
Selections  
to accept  
1. GENERAL  
SETUP  
1. DATE/TIME  
2. STATION ID  
3. VOLUME  
Enter date and time for  
LCD display and to print  
on transmissions.  
Program the name and  
fax number to appear on  
each transmitted page.  
1. RING  
HIGH  
Adjusts ring volume.  
MED  
LOW  
OFF  
2. BEEPER  
HIGH  
LOW  
OFF  
Adjusts beeper volume.  
Adjusts speaker volume.  
3. SPEAKER  
HIGH  
MED  
LOW  
OFF  
4. TONER  
SAVE  
ON  
OFF  
Increase life of toner  
cartridge.  
5. POWER  
SAVE  
ON  
OFF  
Power save mode.  
6. SLEEP  
MODE  
Set the time before the  
machinedropsintosleep  
mode.  
7. TONE/PULSE  
(Notavailable  
in New  
TONE  
Select the dialling mode.  
PULSE  
Zealand)  
* The factory setting (option) is shown in bold.  
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To access the menu, press  
Menu/Set.  
To exit, press  
Stop/Exit.  
Menu  
Options  
Descriptions  
Page  
Main Menu Submenu  
Selections  
to accept  
2. FAX  
1. SETUP  
RECEIVE  
1. RING  
DELAY  
10  
09  
08  
07  
06  
05  
04  
Number of rings before  
the machine answers in  
Fax/Tel (F/T) or Fax  
Mode.  
03 (Example for  
02 Australia)  
2. F/T RING  
TIME  
70  
40  
Sets the time for F/T  
pseudo-ringin Fax/Tel  
(F/T) Mode.  
30 (Example for  
20 Australia)  
3. FAX  
DETECT  
ON  
SEMI  
OFF  
Receive fax messages  
without pressing the  
Fax Start key.  
4. REMOTE  
CODE  
ON  
Activate or deactivate  
the machine from a  
remote location. You  
can also personalize  
these codes.  
(
(
51, #51)  
91, #91 for  
New Zealand)  
OFF  
5. AUTO  
REDUCTION OFF  
ON  
Reduces size of image.  
6. MEM.RECEIVE ON  
Automatically stores  
any incoming faxes in  
its memory if it runs out  
of paper.  
OFF  
7. PRINT  
DENSITY  
-
+
Adjusts printing to be  
lighter or darker.  
8. POLLING  
RX  
STANDARD  
SECURE  
TIMER  
You call another fax  
machine to receive a fax  
from it.  
2. SETUP  
SEND  
1. CONTRAST AUTO  
Change the lightness or  
darkness of a fax you are  
sending.  
LIGHT  
DARK  
2. FAX  
STANDARD  
Changes the default  
setting of fax resolution.  
RESOLUTION FINE  
S.FINE  
PHOTO  
3. TIMER  
Set the machine to send  
your documents later.  
* The factory setting (option) is shown in bold.  
Specifications 150  
To access the menu, press  
Menu/Set.  
To exit, press  
Stop/Exit.  
Menu  
Options  
Descriptions  
Page  
Main Menu Submenu  
Selections  
to accept  
2. FAX  
(Continued)  
2. SETUP  
SEND  
(Continued)  
4. BATCH TX  
ON  
OFF  
Sends all delayed faxes  
that are to the same fax  
number and at the same  
time as one  
transmission.  
5. REAL TIME  
TX  
NEXT FAX ONLY When memory is full,  
ON  
OFF  
you can send faxes in  
real time.  
6. POLLED TX STANDARD  
Set Polled Transmission  
for someone to poll the  
machine to receive a fax  
from you.  
SECURE  
7. COVERPG  
SETUP  
NEXT FAX ONLY Automatically sends a  
ON  
programmable cover  
OFF  
page or prints a sample  
PRINT SAMPLE coverpage.  
8. COVERPAGE  
NOTE  
Program a customized  
message for fax cover  
page.  
9. OVERSEAS  
MODE  
ON  
OFF  
Special setting for  
international  
transmissions.  
3. SET  
QUICK-DIAL  
1. ONE-TOUCH  
DIAL  
(For FAX-2850  
Only)  
Stores dial numbers in  
memory so as to dial  
them by pressing only  
one key.  
2. SPEED-  
DIAL  
(1.SPEED-DIAL  
Stores dial numbers in  
memory so as to dial  
them by pressing only  
four keys.  
For MFC-4800  
)
3. SETUP  
Set up a Group for  
broadcasting.  
GROUPS  
(2.SETUP  
GROUPS  
For MFC-4800  
)
4. REPORT  
SETTING  
1. TRANSMIS- ON  
Initial setup for  
Transmission  
Verification Report and  
Journal period.  
SION  
ON+IMAGE  
OFF  
OFF+IMAGE  
2. JOURNAL  
PERIOD  
2/4/7 Days  
1/3/6/12/24 Hours  
OFF  
* The factory setting (option) is shown in bold.  
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To access the menu, press  
Menu/Set.  
To exit, press  
Stop/Exit.  
Menu  
Options  
Descriptions  
Page  
Main Menu Submenu  
Selections  
to accept  
2. FAX  
(Continued)  
5. REMOTE  
FAX OPT  
1. FAX FWD  
ON  
OFF  
Set the machine to  
forward faxes.  
2. FAX  
STORAGE  
ON  
OFF  
Store incoming faxes in  
memory for fax  
forwarding and remote  
retrieval.  
3. REMOTE  
ACCESS  
159  
Set code for retrieving  
faxes.  
4. PRINT  
DOCUMENT  
Print incoming faxes  
stored in the memory.  
6. REMAINING  
JOBS  
Check which jobs are in  
memory or cancel a  
delayed fax (timer) or  
polling job.  
0. MISCELLANEOUS 1. MEM  
Prohibits most functions  
except receiving faxes  
into memory.  
SECURITY  
2. DISTINCTIVE ON  
(Not available OFF  
in New  
Use with phone  
company distinctive  
ringing service to  
Zealand)  
register the ring pattern  
with the MFC.  
ON  
OFF  
If you have FaxAbility  
from Telecom, you can  
use this function to store  
the ringing pattern of  
your fax number.  
2. FAXABILITY  
(Only for New  
Zealand)  
And if you set it to ON,  
you should use the  
registered number as a  
fax number only.  
3. CALLER ID  
DISPLAY  
View or print a list of the  
PRINT REPORT last 30 Caller IDs stored  
in memory.  
3. COPY  
1. COPY  
MODE  
AUTO  
TEXT  
PHOTO  
Selects the Copy  
resolution for your type  
of document.  
2. CONTRAST  
-
+
Adjust the contrast.  
3. PAPER  
TYPE  
THIN  
PLAIN  
THICK  
Identify the type of  
paper in the multi-  
purpose sheet feeder.  
THICKER  
* The factory setting (option) is shown in bold.  
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About Fax Machines  
If you are a first-time fax machine user, fax operation might seem a little mysterious. You will soon  
get used to the unusual fax tones on your phone line, and be able to send and receive faxes easily.  
Fax Tones and Handshake  
When someone is sending a fax, the fax machine sends fax calling tones, (CNG tones)soft,  
intermittent beeps at 4-second intervals. Youll hear them when you dial and press Fax Start, and  
they continue for about 60 seconds after dialling. During that time, the sending machine must begin  
the handshakewith the receiving machine. Each time you use automatic procedures to send a fax,  
you are sending CNG tones over the phone line. Youll soon learn to listen for these soft beeps each  
time you answer a phone on your fax line, so you can know if you are receiving a fax message.  
The receiving fax responds with fax receiving tonesloud, chirping sounds. A receiving fax chirps  
for about 60 seconds over the phone line, and the screen displays RECEIVING. If the machine is  
set to the Fax Only Mode, it will answer every call automatically with fax receiving tones. Even if  
the other party hangs up, the machine continues to send the chirpsfor about 60 seconds, and the  
screen continues to display RECEIVING. To cancel the receiving mode, press Stop/Exit.  
When the machine is in Fax/Tel (F/T) Mode, it answers with a short beep. After this beep, the fax  
machine listens for CNG tones, and then responds with receiving tones.  
The fax handshakeis the time in which the sending machines CNG tones and the receiving  
machines chirpsoverlap. This must be for at least 2 to 4 seconds, so the fax machines can  
understand how each is sending and receiving the fax. The handshake cannot begin until the call is  
answered, and the CNG tones only last for about 60 seconds after the number is dialled. Therefore,  
its important for the receiving machine to answer the call in as few rings as possible.  
When you have an external telephone answering device (TAD) on your fax line,  
your TAD will determine the number of rings before the call is answered. Pay  
special attention to the directions in the Installation chapter for connecting a TAD  
(or answering machine) to the machine.  
ECM (Error Correction Mode)  
The Error Correction Mode (ECM) is a way for the fax machine to check the integrity of a fax  
transmission while it is in progress. ECM transmissions are possible only between machines that  
both have the ECM feature. If they do, you may send and receive fax messages that are continuously  
checked for their integrity.  
Sufficient memory must be available in the machine for this feature to work.  
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Glossary  
ADF (Automatic Document Feeder Capacity) Refers to the number of pages that can be placed  
in the document feeder and fed one at a time automatically.  
Automatic E-Mail Printing Software application that automatically prints incoming E-mail  
messages on the FAX/MFC. (Instructions are on the CD-ROM.)  
Automatic Fax Transmission Sending a fax without picking up the handset or pressing Hook.  
Automatic Redial A feature that enables the machine to redial the last fax number if the original  
fax did not go through because the line was busy or there was no answer.  
Backup Print Sets the machine to print a copy of faxes that are received and stored in memory.  
Beeper The sound the keys make when they are pressed, an error occurs or a document has been  
received or transmitted.  
Beeper Volume Volume setting for the beep when you press a key or make an error.  
Broadcasting The ability to send the same fax message to more than one location.  
Caller ID A service purchased from the Telephone Company that lets you see the number (or  
name) of the party calling you.  
CNG tones The special tones (beeps) sent by fax machines during automatic transmission to tell  
the receiving machine that they are from a fax machine.  
COMM. ERROR (Communication error) An error during fax sending or receiving, usually  
caused by line noise or static.  
Coding Method Method of coding the information contained in a document. All fax machines  
must use a minimum standard of Modified Huffman (MH). The machine is capable of greater  
compression method, Modified Read (MR) and Modified Modified Read (MMR), if the  
receiving machine has the same capability.  
Compatibility Group The ability of one fax unit to communicate with another. Compatibility is  
assured between ITU-T Group.  
Contrast Setting to compensate for dark or light documents, by lightening dark documents or  
darkening light documents.  
Cover Page Prints a page at the other partys machine, that contains the sender and recipients name  
and fax number, number of pages and comment. You can generate an electronic cover page at  
the other end with pre-programmed information from memory or you can print a sample cover  
page to fax with your document.  
Cover Page Message The comment that is on the Cover Page. This is a programmable feature.  
Delayed Transmission Sends your fax at a later time that day.  
Distinctive Ring A service purchased from the Telephone Company that provides another phone  
number on an existing phone line. The Brother fax machine uses the new number to simulate a  
dedicated fax line.  
Drum unit A printing device for the machine.  
Dual Access The machine can scan outgoing faxes or scheduled jobs into memory at the same time  
it is sending a fax or receiving or printing an incoming fax.  
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ECM (Error Correction Mode) Detects errors during fax transmission and resends the parts of  
the document that had errors.  
Electronic Cover Page A preprogrammed cover page that is transmitted from the machines  
memory, eliminating the need for making up cover pages manually.  
Extension Phone A telephone on the fax number that is plugged into a separate wall jack.  
External Phone A TAD (telephone answering device) or telephone that is plugged into the Ext.  
socket of the machine.  
F/T Ring Time The length of time the machine rings (when the answer mode setting is Fax/Tel) to  
notify you to pick up a voice call that has been automatically answered.  
FaxAbility A service purchased from the Telephone Company that provides another phone number  
on an existing phone line. The Brother fax machine uses the new number to simulate a dedicated  
fax line.  
Fax/Tel mode You can receive faxes and telephone calls. Do not use Fax/Tel if you are using an  
external answering machine. (With external telephone only)  
Fax Forwarding Sends a fax received in memory to another preprogrammed fax number.  
Fax Storage You can store faxes in memory for remote retrieval.  
Fax tones The signals sent by sending and receiving fax machines while communicating  
information.  
Fine Mode Resolution is 203 x 196 dpi. It is used for small print and graphs.  
Grey scale The shades of grey available for copying and faxing photographs.  
Group number A combination of One Touch (FAX-2850) and/or Speed Dial numbers that are  
stored on a One Touch Dial (FAX-2850) key or Speed Dial # for Broadcasting.  
Journal Lists information about the last 200 incoming and outgoing faxes. TX means Transmit. RX  
means Receive.  
Journal Period The preprogrammed time period between automatically printed Journal Reports.  
You can print Journal on demand without interrupting this cycle.  
LCD (Liquid crystal display) The display screen on the machine that shows interactive messages  
during On-Screen Programming and defaults to the date and time when the machine is idle.  
Manual fax When you press HookORlift the handset so you can hear the receiving fax  
machine answer before you press Fax Start to begin transmisson.  
Menu Mode The programming mode for changing the setting of the machine.  
One Touch Dial (FAX-2850 Only) Keys on the machine control panel where you can store  
numbers for easy dialling. You must use a separate key for each number.  
Out of Paper Reception Receives faxes into the machines memory when the machine is out of  
paper.  
Overseas Mode Makes temporary changes to the fax tones to accommodate noise and static on  
overseas phone lines.  
Pause Allows you to place a 3.5 second delay in the dialling sequence stored.  
Photo Mode A resolution setting that uses varying shades of grey for the best representation of  
photographs.  
Polling The process of a fax machine calling another fax machine to retrieve waiting fax messages.  
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Pulse A form of dialling on a telephone line.  
Print reduction Reduces the size of incoming faxes.  
Quick-Dial List A listing of names and numbers stored in One Touch (FAX-2850) and Speed Dial  
memory, in numerical order.  
Real Time transmission When memory is full, you can send documents in real time.  
Remaining Jobs You can check which jobs are waiting in memory and cancel jobs individually.  
Remote access The ability to access the machine remotely from a touch tone phone.  
Remote activation allows you to transfer a fax call, answered at an extension phone, to the  
machine.  
Remote access code The four-digit code that allows you to call and access the machine from a  
remote location.  
Resolution The number of horizontal and vertical lines per inch.  
Ring Delay The number of telephone rings before the machine answers a call in Fax/Tel (F/T) or  
Fax Only Mode.  
Ring Volume Volume setting for the machines ring.  
Scanning The process of sending an electronic image of an original paper document into your  
computer.  
Search You can search for names you have stored in One Touch (FAX-2850) and Speed Dial  
memories.  
Speaker Volume You can set the volume of the machine speaker.  
Speed dial A preprogrammed number for easy dialling. You must press the Search/Speed Dial  
key and #, then two digit code to start the dialling process.  
Standard resolution 203 x 98 dpi. It is used for regular size text and quickest transmission.  
Station ID The stored information that appears on the top of faxed pages. It includes the senders  
name and fax number.  
Super fine resolution 203 x 391 dpi. Best for very small print and line art.  
System Setup List A printed report that shows the current setting of the machine.  
Temporary Setting You can select certain options for each fax transmission without changing the  
default settings.  
Timer A feature that lets you program a fax to go out at a certain time, such as Delayed Fax or  
Delayed Polling Receive.  
Tone A form of dialling on the telephone line used for Touch Tone telephones.  
Toner cartridge An accessory that holds toner for the drum unit on Brother laser models.  
Toner Save A process that causes less toner to be affixed to the page to extend the life of the toner  
assembly. This will make the receiving document significantly lighter.  
Transmission The process of sending documents over the phone lines from the machine to the  
receiving fax machine.  
Transmission Report A listing of each transmission, showing caller ID, date, time, and number of  
pages.  
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Index  
A
D
B
C
E
External Telephone Answering Device  
Connect (External Telephone Answering  
F
157  
 
N
G
O
H
I
P
J
M
®
158  
Q
R
T
W
S
159  
Change Answer Mode  
Press 9 8  
REMOTE CONTROL ACCESS CARD  
Using Remote Access Code  
then for TAD, press 1.  
Fax/Tel (F/T), press 2.  
Fax, press 3.  
1
2
3
Dial the machine phone number from a touch  
tone phone.  
Enter your Remote Control Access Code  
(159 ) after the beep.  
The machine signals the kinds of messages  
received:  
Exit Remote Operation  
Press 9 0.  
Change Remote Access Code  
1 long beep Fax message(s)  
No beeps no messages  
After 2 short beeps, enter a command.  
Press 9 0 to reset the machine when you  
finish.  
1
2
Press Menu/Set, 2, 5, 3.  
Enter the 3-digit number. The cannot be  
changed.  
4
5
3
4
Press Menu/Set.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
6
Hang up.  
4
1
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Retrieve Fax  
Press 9 6  
then to Retrieve all faxes press 2, then enter  
the number of remote fax machine,  
and then # #. After the beep, hang  
up and wait.  
Remote Commands  
Change Fax Forwarding Setting  
Press 9 5  
then to Turn Fax Forwarding OFF press 1.  
Turn Fax Forwarding ON press 2.  
Program Fax Forward Number  
press 4. Enter the new number of  
the remote fax machine where you  
want your fax message forwarded  
and then press # #.  
Erase all fax messages press 3.  
Check the Receiving Status  
Press 9 7 1.  
1 long beep Fax message(s)  
3 short beeps no messages  
Turn Fax Storage ON press 6.  
Turn Fax Storage OFF press 7.  
2
3
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This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only, local  
Brother companies or their dealers will only support machines purchased in  
their own countries.  
ARL/ASA/NZ  
version A  
Printed in China  

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