USER’S GUIDE
MFC-7440N
MFC-7840W
Version A
USA/CAN
Brother numbers
IMPORTANT
For technical help, you must call the country where you bought the machine. Calls must be
made from within that country.
Register your product
By registering your product with Brother International Corporation, you will be recorded as the
original owner of the product. Your registration with Brother:
„ may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt;
„ may support an insurance claim by you in the event of product loss covered by insurance; and,
„ will help us notify you of enhancements to your product and special offers.
Please complete and fax the Brother Warranty Registration And Test Sheet or, for your
convenience and most efficient way to register your new product, register on-line at
FAQs (frequently asked questions)
The Brother Solutions Center is our one-stop resource for all your Fax Machine/Multi-Function
Center needs. You can download the latest software and utilities and read FAQs and
troubleshooting tips to learn how to get the most from your Brother product.
Note
You can check here for Brother driver updates.
To keep your machine performance up to date, check here for the latest firmware upgrade (for
®
Windows only).
For Customer Service
In USA:
1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437)
1-901-379-1215 (fax)
In Canada:
1-877-BROTHER
(514) 685-4898 (fax)
Service Center Locator (USA only)
For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437).
Service Center Locations (Canada only)
For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-877-BROTHER.
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Ordering accessories and supplies
For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, which are available at most Brother
retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover,
or American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from Brother. (You can visit
us online for a complete selection of the Brother accessories and supplies that are available for
purchase.)
Note
In Canada, only Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
In USA:
1-877-552-MALL (1-877-552-6255)
1-800-947-1445 (fax)
In Canada:
1-877-BROTHER
Description
Item
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Toner Cartridge Standard
TN-330 (Approx. 1,500 pages)
TN-360 (Approx. 2,600 pages)
Toner Cartridge High Yield
Drum Unit
2
DR-360 (Approx. 12,000 pages)
LG3077001
Telephone Line Cord
User’s Guide
LS0389001 (English for USA and Canada)
LS0389002 (French for Canada)
Quick Setup Guide
(MFC-7440N) LS0398001 (English for USA and Canada)
(MFC-7840W) LS1179001 (English for USA and Canada)
(MFC-7440N) LS0398002 (French for Canada)
(MFC-7840W) LS1179002 (French for Canada)
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Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752.
Drum yield is approximate, and may vary by type of use.
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Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties
(USA and Canada)
BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR
AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTHER’S LICENSOR) MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDING THE
SOFTWARE. BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S) DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE
ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE
SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS
OR OTHERWISE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE
SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS NOT
PERMITTED BY SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA. THE
ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
IN NO EVENT WILL BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR
LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS
INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE
SOFTWARE EVEN IF BROTHER’S LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN
CANADA DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU. IN ANY EVENT BROTHER’S LICENSOR’S LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ACTUAL
DAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE
ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT
LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50.
Compilation and Publication Notice
Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published,
covering the latest product 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.
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Brother® One-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service
(USA Only)
Who is covered:
3 Damage caused by another device or
software used with this Product (including
but not limited to damage resulting from
use of non Brother -brand parts and
Consumable and Accessory Items);
4 Consumable and Accessory Items that
expired in accordance with a rated life;
5 Problems arising from other than defects in
materials or workmanship; and,
6 Normal Periodic Maintenance Items, such
as Paper Feeding Kit, Fuser and Laser
Units.
This limited warranty is VOID if this Product
has been altered or modified in any way
(including but not limited to attempted warranty
repair without authorization from Brother
and/or alteration/removal of the serial
number).
„ This limited warranty (“warranty”) is given
only to the original end-use/retail purchaser
(referred to in this warranty as “Original
Purchaser”) of the accompanying product,
consumables and accessories (collectively
referred to in this warranty as “this
Product”).
„ If you purchased a product from someone
other than an authorized Brother reseller in
the United States or if the product was used
(including but not limited to floor models or
refurbished product), prior to your
purchase you are not the Original
Purchaser and the product that you
purchased is not covered by this warranty.
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What is covered:
„ This Product includes a Machine and
Consumable and Accessory Items.
Consumable and Accessory Items include
but are not limited to print heads, toner,
drums, ink cartridges, print cartridges,
cordless handset battery, refill ribbons,
therma PLUS paper and thermal paper.
What to do if you think your Product is
eligible for warranty service:
Report your issue to either our Customer
Service Hotline at 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-
276-8437) or to a Brother Authorized Service
Center within the applicable warranty
period. Supply Brother or the Brother
Authorized Service Center with a copy of your
dated bill of sale showing that this Product was
purchased within the U.S. For the name of
local Brother Authorized Service Center(s),
call 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) or
„ Except as otherwise provided herein,
Brother warrants that the Machine and the
accompanying
Consumable
and
Accessory Items will be free from defects in
materials and workmanship, when used
under normal conditions.
„ This warranty applies only to products
purchased and used in the United States.
For products purchased in, but used
outside, the United States, this warranty
covers only warranty service within the
United States (and does not include
shipping outside the United States).
What Brother will ask you to do:
After contacting Brother or
a
Brother
Authorized Service Center, you may be
required to deliver (by hand if you prefer) or
send the Product properly packaged, freight
prepaid, to the Authorized Service Center
together with a photocopy of your bill of sale.
You are responsible for the cost of
shipping, packing product, and insurance
(if you desire). You are also responsible for
loss or damage to this Product in shipping.
What is the length of the Warranty Periods:
„ Machines: one year from the original
purchase date.
„ Accompanying
Consumable
and
Accessory Items: 90 days from the original
purchase date or the rated life of
consumable, whichever comes first.
What Brother will do:
If the problem reported concerning your
Machine and/or accompanying Consumable
and Accessory Items is covered by this
warranty and if you first reported the problem
to Brother or an Authorized Service Center
within the applicable warranty period, Brother
or its Authorized Service Center will repair or
replace the Machine and/or accompanying
Consumable and Accessory Items at no
charge to you for parts or labor. The decision
as to whether to repair or replace the Machine
and/or accompanying Consumable and
Accessory Items is made by Brother in its sole
What is NOT covered:
This warranty does not cover:
1 Physical damage to this Product;
2 Damage caused by improper installation,
improper or abnormal use, misuse, neglect
or accident (including but not limited to
transporting this Product without the proper
preparation and/or packaging);
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Brother One-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service
(USA Only)
discretion. Brother reserves the right to supply
a refurbished or remanufactured replacement
Machine and/or accompanying Consumable
and Accessory Items and use refurbished
parts provided such replacement products
conform to the manufacturer's specifications
for new product/parts. The repaired or
replacement Machine and/or accompanying
Consumable and Accessory Items will be
returned to you freight prepaid or made
available for you to pick up at a conveniently
located Authorized Service Center.
If the Machine and/or accompanying
Consumable and Accessory Items are not
covered by this warranty (either stage), you
will be charged for shipping the Machine
and/or accompanying Consumable and
Accessory Items back to you and charged for
any service and/or replacement parts/products
at Brother's then current published rates.
period on your original Product has expired or
has not been sufficiently validated with a copy
of the proof of purchase (bill of sale). The
replacement Machine you receive (even if
refurbished or remanufactured) will be
covered by the balance of the limited warranty
period remaining on the original Product, plus
an additional thirty (30) days. You will keep the
replacement Machine that is sent to you and
your original Machine shall become the
property of Brother. Retain your original
Accessory Items and a copy of the return
freight bill, signed by the courier.
Limitations:
Brother is not responsible for damage to or
loss of any equipment, media, programs or
data related to the use of this Product. Except
for the repair or replacement as described
above, Brother shall not be liable for any
direct, indirect, incidental or consequential
damages or specific relief. Because some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of consequential or incidental damages, the
above limitation may not apply to you.
The foregoing are your sole (i.e., only) and
exclusive remedies under this warranty.
What happens when Brother elects to
replace your Machine:
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR
When a replacement Machine is authorized by
Brother, and you have delivered the Machine
to an Authorized Service Center, the
Authorized Service Center will provide you
with a replacement Machine after receiving
one from Brother. If you are dealing directly
with Brother, Brother will send to you a
replacement Machine with the understanding
that you will, after receipt of the replacement
Machine, supply the required proof of
purchase information, together with the
Machine that Brother agreed to replace. You
are then expected to pack the Machine that
Brother agreed to replace in the package from
the replacement Machine and return it to
Brother using the pre-paid freight bill supplied
by Brother in accordance with the instructions
provided by Brother. Since you will be in
possession of two machines, Brother will
require that you provide a valid major credit
card number. Brother will issue a hold against
the credit card account number that you
provide until Brother receives your original
Product and determines that your original
Product is entitled to warranty coverage. Your
credit card will be charged up to the cost of a
new Product only if: (i) you do not return your
original Product to Brother within five (5)
business days; (ii) the problems with your
original Product are not covered by the limited
warranty; (iii) the proper packaging
instructions are not followed and has caused
damage to the product; or (iv) the warranty
ORAL,
WHETHER
EXPRESSED
BY
AFFIRMATION, PROMISE, DESCRIPTION,
DRAWING, MODEL OR SAMPLE. ANY AND
ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THIS
ONE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED.
„ This Limited Warranty is the only warranty
that Brother is giving for this Product. It is
the final expression and the exclusive and
only statement of Brother's obligations to
you. It replaces all other agreements and
understandings that you may have with
Brother or its representatives.
„ This warranty gives you certain rights and
you may also have other rights that may
vary from state to state.
„ This Limited Warranty (and Brother's
obligation to you) may not be changed in
any way unless you and Brother sign the
same piece of paper in which we (1) refer
to this Product and your bill of sale date, (2)
describe the change to this warranty and
(3) agree to make that change.
Important: We recommend that you keep all
original packing materials, in the event that
you ship this Product.
© 2007 Brother International Corporation
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BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER / FAX MACHINE
LIMITED WARRANTY
(Canada only)
Pursuant to the limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother
International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. (“Brother”), or its Authorized Service Centres, will repair or
replace (at Brother’s sole discretion) this MFC/Fax machine free of charge if defective in material or
workmanship. This warranty applies only to products purchased and used in Canada.
This limited Warranty does not include cleaning, consumables (including, without limitation, ink
cartridges, print cartridges, print rolls, thermal paper rolls, toner cartridges, drum units, OPC belts, fixing
units, print heads, paper feed rollers, transfer rolls, cleaning rollers, waste toner packs, oil bottles) or
damage caused by accident, neglect, misuse or improper installation or operation, any damage caused
from service, maintenance, modifications, or tampering by anyone other than a Brother Authorized
Service Representative, or if shipped out of the country.
The use of supplies or consumable items that are non-Brother products may void your warranty. This
limited warranty ceases when this machine is rented, sold, or otherwise disposed of. Operation of the
MFC/Fax machine in excess of the specifications or with the Serial Number or Rating Label removed
shall be deemed abuse and all repairs thereafter shall be the sole liability of the end-user/purchaser.
In order to obtain warranty service, the MFC/Fax machine must be delivered or shipped freight prepaid
by the end-user/purchaser to a “Brother” Authorized Service Centre, together with your Canadian Proof
of Purchase in the form of a Sales Receipt.
When shipping or transporting your MFC/Fax machine, please refer to your Operation Manual for the
proper packaging procedures.
For Laser units: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit, waste toner packs or oil
bottles on applicable models) during shipping or transport will cause severe damage to the Laser
MFC/Fax machine and will void the Warranty.
For inkjet units: (When shipping your Inkjet MFC/Fax machine remove the ink cartridges and replace
them with the original protective parts. If original protective parts are not available, leave ink cartridges
installed. Please avoid shipping the unit without original protective parts or ink cartridges.) Damage to
your print head resulting from packing the Inkjet MFC/Fax machine without the ink cartridges or the
protective parts will void your warranty.
Improper packaging may cause severe damage to the machine during shipping and will void the
warranty.
BROTHER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATIONS, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED
BY LAW CANNOT BE VALIDLY WAIVED.
No oral or written information, advice or representation provided by Brother, its Authorized Service
Centres, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create another warranty or modify this
warranty. The warranty states Brother’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy against Brother for any
failure of the MFC/Fax machine to operate properly.
Neither Brother nor anyone else involved in the development, production, or delivery of this MFC/Fax
machine shall be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive
damages, including lost profits, arising from the use of or inability to use the product, even if advised by
the end user/purchaser of the possibility of such damages. Since some Provinces do not allow the above
limitation of liability, such limitation, may not apply to you.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which
vary from Province to Province.
Warranty Service is available at Brother Authorized Service
Centres throughout Canada. For Technical Assistance or for the
name and location of your nearest Authorized Service Centre
call 1-877-BROTHER.
Internet support: [email protected] or browse Brother’s Web Site www.brother.ca.
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Using the documentation.......................................................................................2
Symbols and conventions used in the documentation ....................................2
Accessing the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide ........................2
Viewing documentation ...................................................................................2
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Accessing Brother support (for Windows ) ...........................................................5
Control panel overview ..........................................................................................6
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Loading paper and print media..............................................................................8
Loading paper in the paper tray.......................................................................8
Unprintable area............................................................................................13
Acceptable paper and other print media..............................................................14
Type and size of paper..................................................................................14
Handling and using special paper .................................................................15
Loading documents .............................................................................................18
Using the scanner glass ................................................................................19
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Mode timer...........................................................................................................20
Paper settings......................................................................................................20
Paper type .....................................................................................................20
Paper size......................................................................................................20
Volume settings ...................................................................................................21
Ring volume...................................................................................................21
Beeper volume ..............................................................................................21
Speaker volume.............................................................................................21
Automatic daylight savings time ..........................................................................22
Ecology features..................................................................................................22
Toner save.....................................................................................................22
Sleep time......................................................................................................22
LCD contrast........................................................................................................22
Dial prefix.............................................................................................................23
Setting up the prefix number .........................................................................23
Changing the prefix number ..........................................................................23
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TX lock (MFC-7440N only)............................................................................24
Setting lock....................................................................................................28
Restricting dialing ................................................................................................29
Dial pad restriction.........................................................................................29
One touch restriction .....................................................................................29
Speed dial restriction.....................................................................................29
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Canceling a fax in progress...........................................................................33
Electronic cover page....................................................................................34
Contrast.........................................................................................................35
Changing fax resolution.................................................................................36
Dual access...................................................................................................36
Delayed fax....................................................................................................37
Checking and canceling waiting jobs.............................................................38
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Manual...........................................................................................................40
F/T ring time (Fax/Tel mode only) .................................................................41
Easy receive..................................................................................................42
Setting the print density.................................................................................42
Additional receiving operations............................................................................43
Printing a reduced incoming fax ....................................................................43
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Setting the fax receive stamp ........................................................................43
Printing a fax from the memory .....................................................................43
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Telephone line services.......................................................................................44
Voice Mail......................................................................................................44
Distinctive Ring..............................................................................................44
Caller ID ........................................................................................................46
Connections...................................................................................................48
Special line considerations............................................................................48
Multi-line connections (PBX) .........................................................................50
External and extension telephones......................................................................50
Operation from extension telephones............................................................50
For Fax/Tel mode only...................................................................................50
Connecting an external or extension telephone ............................................51
Using remote codes.......................................................................................51
How to dial...........................................................................................................52
Manual dialing ...............................................................................................52
One touch dialing...........................................................................................52
Speed dialing.................................................................................................52
Search ...........................................................................................................53
Fax redial.......................................................................................................53
Storing numbers ..................................................................................................53
Storing a pause .............................................................................................53
Storing one touch dial numbers.....................................................................53
Storing speed dial numbers...........................................................................54
Changing one touch and speed dial numbers...............................................54
Setting up groups for broadcasting................................................................55
Dialing access codes and credit card numbers.............................................56
Pause ............................................................................................................56
Tone or pulse (Canada only).........................................................................56
Fax forwarding.....................................................................................................57
Paging .................................................................................................................58
Fax storage..........................................................................................................58
PC fax receive .....................................................................................................59
Changing remote fax options...............................................................................60
Turning off remote fax options.......................................................................60
Remote retrieval ..................................................................................................61
Setting a remote access code .......................................................................61
Using your remote access code ....................................................................61
Retrieving fax messages ...............................................................................62
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Polling receive .....................................................................................................64
Sequential polling ..........................................................................................64
Fax reports...........................................................................................................66
Transmission verification report.....................................................................66
Fax journal.....................................................................................................66
Reports ................................................................................................................67
How to print a report......................................................................................67
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How to copy.........................................................................................................70
Making a single copy.....................................................................................70
Stop copying..................................................................................................70
Improving copy quality...................................................................................73
Sorting copies using the ADF........................................................................73
Adjusting contrast..........................................................................................74
Making N in 1 copies (page layout) ...............................................................74
Out of memory message .....................................................................................75
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Software and Network features
78
How to read HTML User’s Guide.........................................................................78
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For Windows ................................................................................................78
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For Macintosh ..............................................................................................79
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Choosing a location .............................................................................................82
To use the machine safely...................................................................................83
Important information...........................................................................................86
Disconnect device .........................................................................................88
LAN connection ............................................................................................88
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International ENERGY STAR Compliance Statement ................................89
Laser safety...................................................................................................89
FDA regulations.............................................................................................89
Important safety instructions..........................................................................90
Trademarks..........................................................................................................92
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Troubleshooting...................................................................................................93
Improving the print quality ...........................................................................100
Setting dial tone detection ...........................................................................105
Telephone line interference.........................................................................106
Error and maintenance messages.....................................................................107
Document jams............................................................................................113
Paper jams ..................................................................................................114
Routine maintenance.........................................................................................118
Cleaning the scanner glass .........................................................................119
Cleaning the corona wire.............................................................................122
Cleaning the drum unit ................................................................................123
Replacing the consumable items.......................................................................126
Replacing a toner cartridge .........................................................................126
Replacing the drum unit...............................................................................130
Machine information ..........................................................................................132
Checking the serial number.........................................................................132
Checking the page counters........................................................................132
Checking the Drum life ................................................................................133
Packing and shipping the machine....................................................................133
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On-screen programming....................................................................................135
Menu table...................................................................................................135
Memory storage...........................................................................................135
Menu keys .........................................................................................................135
How to access the menu mode ...................................................................136
Menu table.........................................................................................................137
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General..............................................................................................................151
Interfaces...........................................................................................................158
Computer requirements.....................................................................................159
Consumable items.............................................................................................161
Ethernet wired network .....................................................................................162
Ethernet wireless network (MFC-7840W only) ..................................................163
Authentication and encryption for wireless users only.................................164
Wi-Fi Alliance certification ...........................................................................165
Wireless one-push configuration .................................................................166
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Glossary
Index
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General information
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1
Using the
documentation
Accessing the
Software User’s Guide
and Network User’s
Guide
1
Thank you for buying a Brother machine!
Reading the documentation will help you
make the most of your machine.
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This User’s Guide does not contain all the
information about the machine such as how
to use the advanced features of Fax, Printer,
Scanner, PC Fax and Network. When you are
ready to learn detailed information about
these operations, read the Software User’s
Guide and Network User’s Guide.
Symbols and conventions
used in the documentation
1
The following symbols and conventions are
used throughout the documentation.
Bold
Bold style identifies keys on the
machine control panel or
computer screen.
Viewing documentation
1
Viewing documentation (Windows®)
1
Italics
Italicized style emphasizes an
important point or refers you to
a related topic.
To view the documentation, from the Start
menu, point to Brother, MFC-XXXX (where
XXXX is your model name) from the program
group, and then click User’s Guides in
HTML format.
Courier Courier New font identifies the
New
messages shown on the LCD
of the machine.
If you have not installed the software, you can
find the documentation by following the
instructions below:
Warnings tell you what to do to
prevent possible personal injury.
Cautions specify procedures you
must follow or avoid to prevent
possible damage to the machine or
other objects.
a Turn on your PC.
Insert the Brother CD-ROM labeled
®
Windows into your CD-ROM drive.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a
possible electrical shock.
b If the language selection screen
appears, click your language.
Hot Surface icons warn you not to
touch machine parts that are hot.
Incorrect setup icons alert you to
devices and operations that are not
compatible with the machine.
Note icons give useful tips.
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General information
c If the model name screen appears, click
your model name.The CD-ROM main
menu will appear.
How to find scanning instructions
1
There are several ways you can scan
documents. You can find the instructions as
follows:
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Software User's Guide:
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„ Scanning a document using the TWAIN
driver in Chapter 2
„ Scanning a document using the WIA
®
®
driver (For Windows XP/Windows Vista
only) in Chapter 2
„ Using ControlCenter3 in Chapter 3
„ Network Scanning in Chapter 4
If this window does not appear, use
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Windows Explorer to find and run the
start.exe program from the root directory
of the Brother CD-ROM.
ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE with
OCR How-to-Guides:
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d Click Documentation.
„ The complete ScanSoft™ PaperPort™
11SE with OCR How-to-Guides can be
viewed from the Help selection in the
ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE
application.
e Click the documentation you want to
read:
„ HTML documents (2 manuals):
Software User’s Guide and
Network User’s Guide in HTML
format.
This format is recommended for
viewing on your computer.
„ PDF documents (4 manuals):
User’s Guide for stand-alone
operations, Software User’s Guide,
Network User’s Guide and Quick
Setup Guide.
This format is recommended for
printing the manuals. Click to go to
the Brother Solutions Center, where
you can view or download the PDF
documents. (Internet access and
PDF Reader software are required.)
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Chapter 1
Viewing documentation (Macintosh®)
1
How to find scanning instructions
1
There are several ways you can scan
documents. You can find the instructions as
follows:
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a Turn on your Macintosh .
Insert the Brother CD-ROM labeled
®
Macintosh into your CD-ROM drive.
Software User's Guide:
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b The following window will appear.
„ Scanning in Chapter 9
„ Using ControlCenter2 in Chapter 10
„ Network Scanning in Chapter 11
Presto!® PageManager® User's Guide:
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„ The complete Presto! PageManager
User’s Guide can be viewed from the Help
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selection in the Presto! PageManager
application.
c Double-click the Documentation icon.
d If the language selection screen
appears, double-click your language.
e Double-click the top page file to view the
Software User’s Guide and Network
User’s Guide in HTML format.
f Click the documentation you want to
read.
„ Software User’s Guide
„ Network User’s Guide
Note
The documents are also available in PDF
format (4 manuals):
User’s Guide for stand-alone operations,
Software User’s Guide, Network User’s
Guide and Quick Setup Guide.
The PDF format is recommended for
printing the manuals.
Double-click Brother Solutions Center
icon to go to the Brother Solutions Center,
where you can view or download the PDF
documents. (Internet access and PDF
Reader software are required.)
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General information
Accessing Brother
support
(for Windows )
1
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1
You can find all the contacts you will need,
such as Web support (Brother Solutions
Center), Customer Service and Brother
Authorized Service Centers on page i and on
the Brother CD-ROM.
„ Click Brother Support on the main menu.
The following screen will appear:
„ To access our web site
(http://www.brother.com/) click
Brother Home Page.
„ To view all Brother Numbers, including
Customer Service numbers for the USA
and Canada, click Support Information.
„ To access the USA Brother online
shopping mall
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5
Chapter 1
Control panel overview
1
MFC-7440N and MFC-7840W have the same keys.
1
Fax and telephone keys:
Hook
4
Menu keys:
Menu
Press before dialing if you want to make sure a
fax machine will answer, and then press Start.
Also, press this key after you pick up the
handset of an external telephone during the
F/T ring (fast double-rings).
Lets you access the Menu to program your
settings in this machine.
Clear/Back
Deletes entered data or lets you cancel the
current setting.
Resolution
OK
Sets the resolution when sending a fax.
Redial/Pause
Lets you store your settings in the machine.
Volume keys
Redials the last number called. It also inserts a
pause when programming quick dial numbers
or when dialing a number manually.
d or c
Press to scroll backwards or forwards through
menu selections. Press to change the volume
when in fax or standby mode.
2
3
One Touch keys
These 4 keys give you instant access to 8
previously stored numbers.
a or b
Press to scroll through the menus and options.
Shift
b Search/Speed Dial
Lets you look up numbers that are stored in the
dialing memory. It also lets you dial stored
numbers by pressing a three-digit number.
Lets you access One Touch numbers 5 to 8
when held down.
LCD
Displays messages to help you set up and use
your machine.
Reports
Print the Transmission Verification Report,
Help List, Tel Index List, Fax Journal,
User Settings and Network Configuration.
6
General information
1
5
Dial pad
9
Print keys :
Secure
Use these keys to dial telephone and fax
numbers and as a keyboard for entering
information into the machine.
You can print data saved in memory when you
enter your four-digit password. (For details
(Canada only) The # key temporarily switches
the dialing mode from Pulse to Tone during a
telephone call.
(MFC-7840W only) When using Secure
Function Lock, you can switch restricted users
by holding down Shift as you press the Secure
key. (See Secure function lock (MFC-7840W
only) on page 25.)
6
7
Stop/Exit
Stops an operation or exits from a menu.
Start
Lets you start sending faxes, making copies or
scanning.
Job Cancel
Cancels a programmed print job and clears it
from the machine’s memory.
8
Mode keys:
To cancel multiple print jobs, hold down this
key until the LCD shows
Job Cancel (All).
Fax
Puts the machine in Fax mode.
Scan
10 Copy keys:
Options
Puts the machine in Scan mode. (For details
about scanning, see the Software User’s Guide
on the CD-ROM.)
You can quickly and easily choose temporary
settings for copying.
Copy
Enlarge/Reduce
Puts the machine in Copy mode.
Reduces or enlarges copies.
7
Loading paper and documents
2
2
Loading paper in the paper
tray
Loading paper and
print media
2
2
The machine can feed paper from the
standard paper tray or manual feed slot.
Printing on plain paper, recycled
paper or transparencies from the
paper tray
When you put paper into the paper tray, note
the following:
2
a Pull the paper tray completely out of the
„ If your application software supports
paper size selection on the print menu,
you can select it through the software. If
your application software does not
support it, you can set the paper size in
the printer driver or by using the control
panel buttons.
machine.
„ Before using paper that has holes in it,
such as organizer sheets, you must ‘fan’
the stack to avoid paper jams and
misfeeds.
b While pressing the green paper guide
release lever, slide the paper guides to
fit the paper size. Make sure that the
guides are firmly in the slots.
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Loading paper and documents
e Unfold the support flap (1) to prevent
paper from sliding off the face-down
output tray.
Note
For Legal size paper, press the release
button in the bottom of the paper tray and
then pull out the back of the paper tray.
(Legal size paper is not available in some
regions.)
2
1
c Put paper in the tray, and make sure that
the paper is below the maximum paper
mark (1). The side to be printed on must
be face down.
1
CAUTION
Make sure the paper guides touch the sides
of the paper so it will feed properly. If you do
not do this, it may cause damage to your
machine.
d Put the paper tray firmly back in the
machine. Make sure that it is completely
inserted into the machine.
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Chapter 2
c Using both hands, slide the manual feed
slot paper guides to the width of the
paper that you are going to use.
Loading paper in the manual
feed slot
2
You can load envelopes and special print
media one at a time into this slot. Use the
manual feed slot to print or copy on labels,
envelopes or thicker paper.
Printing on plain paper, recycled
paper or transparencies from the
manual feed slot
2
Note
The machine automatically turns on the
Manual Feed mode when you put paper in
the manual feed slot.
d Using both hands, put one sheet of
paper in the manual feed slot until the
front edge of the paper or transparency
touches the paper feed roller. When you
feel the machine pull in the paper, let go.
a Unfold the support flap (1) to prevent
paper from sliding off the face-down
output tray, or remove each page as
soon as it comes out of the machine.
1
b Open the manual feed slot cover.
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Loading paper and documents
c Using both hands, slide the manual feed
slot paper guides to the width of the
paper that you are going to use.
Printing on thick paper, bond paper,
labels and envelopes
2
When the back output tray is pulled down, the
machine has a straight paper path from the
manual feed slot through to the back of the
machine. Use this paper feed and output
method when you want to print on thick
paper, labels or envelopes.
2
Note
• Remove each printed sheet or envelope
immediately to prevent a paper jam.
• The machine automatically turns on the
Manual Feed mode when you put paper in
the manual feed slot.
d Using both hands, put one sheet of
paper or one envelope in the manual
feed slot until the front edge of the paper
or envelope touches the paper feed
roller. When you feel the machine pull in
the paper, let go.
a Open the back cover (back output tray).
b Open the manual feed slot cover.
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Chapter 2
Note
• Put the paper into the manual feed slot
with the side to be printed face up.
• Make sure that the print media (paper,
transparency and so on) is straight and in
the proper position on the manual feed
slot. If it is not, the paper or the
transparency may not be fed properly,
resulting in a skewed printout or a paper
jam.
• Do not put more than one sheet of paper
in the manual feed slot at any one time, as
it may cause a jam.
• If you put any print media in the manual
feed slot before the machine is in the
Ready state, the print media may be
ejected without being printed on.
• To easily remove a small printout from the
output tray, lift up the scanner cover by
using both hands as shown in the
illustration.
• You can still use the machine while the
scanner cover is up. To close the scanner
cover, push it down with both hands.
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Loading paper and documents
Unprintable area
2
Unprintable area for copies
2
The printable area of your machine begins at approximately 0.12 in. (3 mm) from the top and
bottom and 0.16 in. (4 mm) from both sides of the paper.
2
1
2
0.12 in. (3 mm)
0.16 in. (4 mm)
2
2
1
Note
This unprintable area shown above is for a
single copy or a 1 in 1 copy using Letter
size paper. The unprintable area changes
with the paper size.
1
Unprintable area when printing from a computer
2
When using the driver the printable area is smaller than the paper size, as shown below.
Portrait
Landscape
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
®
®
Windows printer driver and
BRScript Driver for Windows
®
®
Macintosh printer driver
and Macintosh
(MFC-7840W only)
0.16 in. (4.23 mm)
0.16 in. (4.23 mm)
0.16 in. (4.23 mm)
0.16 in. (4.23 mm)
Portrait
1
2
1
2
0.16 in. (4.23 mm)
0.25 in. (6.35 mm)
0.16 in. (4.23 mm)
0.2 in. (5.08 mm)
Landscape
Note
The unprintable area shown above is for Letter size paper. The unprintable area changes with
the paper size.
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Chapter 2
Recommended paper and
print media
Acceptable paper and
other print media
2
2
To get the best print quality, we suggest using
the following paper.
Print quality may vary according to the type of
paper you are using.
You can use the following types of print
media: plain paper, bond paper, recycled
paper, transparencies, labels or envelopes.
Paper Type
Item
Plain Paper
Xerox 4200DP 20 lb
Hammermill Laser Print
For best results, follow the instructions below:
„ Use paper made for plain paper copying.
„ Use paper that is 20 to 24 lb (75 to
2
(24 lb=90 g/m )
Recycled Paper No specific brand
recommended
2
Transparency
Labels
3M CG3300
90 g/m ).
Avery laser labels white
#5160
„ Use labels and transparencies which are
designed for use in laser machines.
Envelope
No specific brand
recommended
„ DO NOT put different types of paper in the
paper tray at the same time because it
may cause paper jams or misfeeds.
Type and size of paper
2
„ For proper printing, you must choose the
same paper size from your software
application as the paper in the tray.
The machine loads paper from the installed
standard paper tray or manual feed slot.
„ Avoid touching the printed surface of the
paper immediately after printing.
Standard paper tray
2
„ When you use transparencies remove
each sheet immediately to prevent
smudging or paper jams.
Since the standard paper tray is a universal
type, you can use any of the paper sizes (one
paper type and size at a time) listed in the
table in Paper capacity of the paper trays
on page 15. The standard paper tray can
hold up to 250 sheets of Letter/A4, legal or
„ Use long grain paper with a neutral Ph
value, and a moisture content of approx.
5%.
2
folio size paper (20 lb or 80 g/m ). Paper can
be loaded up to the maximum paper mark on
the sliding paper width guide.
Manual feed slot
2
The manual feed slot can hold a sheet with a
size of 3 to 8.66 in. (76.2 to 220 mm) wide
and 4.57 to 16 in. (116 to 406.4 mm) long.
You can use the manual feed slot if you are
using special paper, envelopes or labels.
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Paper capacity of the paper trays
2
Paper size
Paper types
No. of sheets
Paper Tray
A4, Letter, Legal,
Executive, A5, A6, B5,
Plain paper and recycled up to 250
2
paper
[20 lb (80 g/m )]
2
1
B6 and Folio .
Transparency
up to 10
1
Manual Feed Slot
Width: 3 - 8.66 in. (76.2 Plain paper, recycled
to 220 mm)
paper, bond paper,
envelopes, labels and
transparencies
Length: 4.57 to 16 in.
(116 to 406.4 mm)
1
Folio size is 8 in. × 13 in.
Recommended paper specifications
2
The following paper specifications are suitable for this machine.
2
Basis weight
20-24 lb (75-90 g/m )
80-110 µm
Thickness
Roughness
Stiffness
Higher than 20 sec.
3
90-150 cm /100
Grain direction
Long grain
9
11
Volume resistivity
10e -10e ohm
9
12
Surface resistivity
Filler
10e -10e ohm-cm
CaCO (Neutral)
3
Ash content
Brightness
Opacity
Below 23 wt%
Higher than 80 %
Higher than 85 %
Some important guidelines when selecting
paper are:
Handling and using special
paper
2
„ Do not use inkjet paper because it may
cause a paper jam or damage your
machine.
The machine is designed to work well with
most types of xerographic and bond paper.
However, some paper variables may have an
effect on print quality or handling reliability.
Always test samples of paper before
purchasing to ensure desirable performance.
Store paper in its original packaging and keep
it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from
moisture, direct sunlight and heat.
„ Preprinted paper must use ink that can
withstand the temperature of the
machine's fusing process (200 degrees
centigrade).
„ If you use bond paper, paper having a
rough surface or paper that is wrinkled or
creased, the paper may exhibit degraded
performance.
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Chapter 2
Types of paper to avoid
CAUTION
2
Envelopes
2
Most envelopes will be suitable for your
machine. However, some envelopes may
have feed and print-quality problems
Some types of paper may not perform well
or may cause damage to your machine.
because of the way they have been made. A
suitable envelope should have edges with
straight, well-creased folds and the leading
edge should not be thicker than two sheets of
paper. The envelope should lie flat and not be
of baggy or flimsy construction. You should
buy quality envelopes from a supplier who
understands that you will be using the
envelopes in a laser machine.
DO NOT use paper:
• that is highly textured
• that is extremely smooth or shiny
• that is curled or warped
1
Envelopes can be fed from manual feed slot
one at a time. We recommend that you print
a test envelope to make sure the print results
are what you want before you print or
1
purchase a large quantity of envelopes.
1
0.08 in. (2 mm)
• that is coated or has a chemical finish
• that is damaged, creased or folded
• that exceeds the recommended weight
specification in this guide
Check the following:
„ Envelopes should have a lengthwise
sealing flap.
• with tabs and staples
• with letterheads using low temperature
dyes or thermography
„ The sealing flaps should be folded crisply
and correctly (irregularly cut or folded
envelopes may cause paper jams).
• that is multipart or carbonless
• that is designed for inkjet printing
„ Envelopes should consist of two layers of
paper in the area circled in figure below.
If you use any of the types of paper listed
above, they may damage your machine.
This damage is not covered under any
Brother warranty or service agreement.
1
1
1
Feeding direction
„ Envelope joints that are sealed by the
manufacturer should be secure.
„ We recommend that you do not print
within 0.6 in. (15 mm) of the edges of
envelopes.
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Loading paper and documents
• with double flaps as shown in figure
below
Types of envelopes to avoid
2
CAUTION
DO NOT use envelopes:
2
• that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or an
unusual shape
• that are extremely shiny or textured
• with sealing flaps that have not been
folded at purchase
• with clasps, staples, snaps or tie strings
• with self-adhesive closures
• with sealing flaps as shown in figure
below
• that are of a baggy construction
• that are not sharply creased
• that are embossed (have raised writing
on them)
• that were previously printed by a laser
machine
• that are pre-printed on the inside
• with each side folded as shown in figure
below
• that cannot be arranged neatly when
stacked
• that are made of paper that weighs more
than the paper weight specifications for
the machine
• with edges that are not straight or
consistently square
If you use any of the types of envelopes
listed above, they may damage your
machine. This damage is not covered
under any Brother warranty or service
agreement.
• with windows, holes, cut-outs or
perforations
• with glue on surface as shown in figure
below
Occasionally you may experience paper
feed problems caused by the thickness,
size and flap shape of the envelopes you
are using.
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Chapter 2
Labels
2
Loading documents
2
The machine will print on most types of labels
designed for use with a laser machine. Labels
should have an adhesive that is acrylic-based
since this material is more stable at the high
temperatures in the fuser unit. Adhesives
should not come in contact with any part of
the machine, because the label stock may
stick to the drum unit or rollers and cause
jams and print quality problems. No adhesive
should be exposed between the labels.
Labels should be arranged so that they cover
the entire length and width of the sheet. Using
labels with spaces may result in labels
peeling off and causing serious jams or print
problems.
Using the automatic
document feeder (ADF)
2
The ADF can hold up to 35 pages and feeds
each sheet individually. Use standard 20 lb
2
(80 g/m ) paper and always fan the pages
before putting them in the ADF.
Recommended environment
2
Temperature: 68° F to 86° F (20 to 30° C)
Humidity: 50% - 70%
Paper: Xerox 4200 (20 lb/Letter)
All labels used in this machine must be able
to withstand a temperature of 392 degrees
Fahrenheit (200 degrees centigrade) for a
period of 0.1 seconds.
CAUTION
DO NOT leave thick documents on the
scanner glass. If you do this, the ADF may
jam.
Label sheets should not exceed the paper
weight specifications described in this User’s
Guide. Labels exceeding this specification
may not feed or print properly and may cause
damage to your machine.
DO NOT use paper that is curled, wrinkled,
folded, ripped, stapled, paper-clipped,
pasted or taped.
Labels can be fed from the manual feed slot
only.
DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or
fabric.
Types of labels to avoid
2
Do not use labels that are damaged, curled,
wrinkled or an unusual shape.
To avoid damaging your machine while
document while it is feeding.
To scan non-standard documents see
CAUTION
Using the scanner glass on page 19.
Avoid feeding labels with the carrier sheet
exposed because your machine will be
damaged.
„ Make sure documents written with ink are
completely dry.
„ Documents to be faxed must be from 5.8
to 8.5 in. (148 to 215.9 mm) wide and from
5.8 to 14 in. (148 to 355.6 mm) long, and
2
of a standard weight [20 lb (80 g/m )].
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Loading paper and documents
a Unfold the ADF document output
support flap (1) and the ADF support
flap (2).
a Lift the document cover.
b Using the document guidelines on the
left, center the document face down on
the scanner glass.
2
1
2
b Fan the pages well.
c Place your document, face up top edge
first, in the ADF until you feel it touch the
feed roller.
d Adjust the paper guides (1) to fit the
width of your document.
c Close the document cover.
CAUTION
1
If the document is a book or is thick do not
slam the cover or press on it.
Using the scanner glass
2
You can use the scanner glass to fax, copy or
scan pages of a book or one page at a time.
Documents can be up to 8.5 in. wide and
11.7 in. long (215.9 mm wide and 297 mm
long).
Note
To use the scanner glass, the ADF must
be empty.
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General setup
3
3
b Press a or b to choose Thin, Plain,
Thick, Thicker, Transparencyor
Recycled Paper.
Mode timer
3
The machine has three mode keys on the
control panel: Fax, Scan, and Copy.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
You can set how much time the machine
takes after the last Copy or Scan operation to
return to Fax mode. If you choose Off, the
machine will stay in the mode you used last.
3
(MFC-7840W only) This setting also sets the
time the machine will change from individual
user to public user when using Secure
Function Lock. (See Switching users
on page 27.)
You can use nine sizes of paper for printing
copies: A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, A6,
B5, B6 and Folio and four sizes for printing
faxes: A4, Letter, Legal or Folio (8"×13").
When you change the size of paper in the
tray, you will also need to change the setting
for paper size at the same time so your
machine can fit the document or an incoming
fax on the page.
a Press Menu, 1, 3.
a Press Menu, 1, 1.
General Setup
3.Paper Size
General Setup
1.Mode Timer
b Press a or b to choose A4, Letter,
Legal, Executive, A5, A6, B5, B6or
Folio.
b Press a or b to choose 0 Sec,
30 Secs, 1 Min, 2 Mins, 5 Minsor
Off.
Press OK.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Note
If you chose Transparencyas the paper
type (Menu, 1, 2) you will only be able to
choose Letter, Legal, Folioor A4
size paper in Step b.
Paper settings
3
Paper type
3
Set up the machine for the type of paper you
are using. This will give you the best print
quality.
a Press Menu, 1, 2.
General Setup
2.Paper Type
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General setup
Speaker volume
3
Volume settings
3
You can choose a range of speaker volume
levels, from Highto Off.
Ring volume
3
a Press Menu, 1, 4, 3.
You can choose a ring volume level from a
range of settings, from Highto Off.
Volume
3.Speaker
While in Fax mode press
or
to adjust
3
the volume level. The LCD will show the
current setting, and each key press will
change the volume to the next level. The
machine will keep the new setting until you
change it.
b Press a or b to choose Off, Low, Medor
High.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
You can also change the ring volume through
the menu:
You can also adjust the speaker volume with
the control panel keys.
a Press Menu, 1, 4, 1.
a Press
(Fax).
Volume
1.Ring
b Press Hook.
b Press a or b to choose Off, Low, Medor
c Press or
.
High.
This setting will stay until you change it
again.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
d Press Hook.
Beeper volume
3
When the beeper is on, the machine will beep
when you press a key, make a mistake, or
after you send or receive a fax. You can
choose a range of volume levels, from High
to Off.
a Press Menu, 1, 4, 2.
Volume
2.Beeper
b Press a or b to choose Off, Low, Medor
High.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
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Chapter 3
Sleep time
3
Automatic daylight
savings time
3
Setting the sleep time reduces power
consumption by turning off the fuser while the
machine is idle.
You can set the machine to change
automatically for Daylight Savings Time. It
will set itself forward one hour in the Spring,
and back one hour in the Fall.
You can choose how long the machine must
be idle (from 00 to 99 minutes) before it goes
into sleep mode. When the machine receives
a fax, computer data, or makes a copy, the
timer will be reset. The default setting is 05
minutes.
a Press Menu 1, 5.
General Setup
5.Auto Daylight
While the machine is in sleep mode the LCD
will display Sleep. When printing or copying
in sleep mode, there will be a short delay
while the fuser warms up.
b Press a or b to choose Onor Off.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
a Press Menu 1, 6, 2.
Ecology
2.Sleep Time
Ecology features
3
b Enter the length of time the machine is
idle before entering sleep mode (00 to
99). Press OK.
Toner save
3
You can save toner using this feature. When
you set toner save to On, print appears
lighter. The default setting is Off.
c Press Stop/Exit.
a Press Menu, 1, 6, 1.
Note
To turn off sleep mode, press Start and
Options at the same time in b. Press a or
b to choose Off. Press OK.
Ecology
1.Toner Save
b Press a or b to choose Onor Off.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
LCD contrast
3
Note
You can change the contrast to make the
LCD look lighter or darker.
We do not recommend Toner Save for
printing Photo or Gray Scale images.
a Press Menu, 1, 7.
General Setup
7.LCD Contrast
b Press a to make the LCD darker. Or,
press b to make the LCD lighter.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
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General setup
d Press Stop/Exit.
Dial prefix
3
The dial prefix setting will automatically dial a
predefined number before every fax number
you dial. For example: If your telephone
system requires a 9 to dial an outside number
use this setting to automatically dial 9 for
every fax you send.
3
Setting up the prefix number
3
a (USA) Press Menu, 0, 5.
(Canada) Press Menu, 0, 6.
b Enter the prefix number (up to 5 digits)
on the dial pad.
Press OK.
Note
• You can use the numbers 0 to 9, #, l and
!. (Press Hook to display “!”.)
You cannot use ! with any other numbers
or characters.
If your telephone system requires a timed
break recall (hookflash), press Hook to
enter the break.
• (Canada only) If the pulse dialing mode is
on, # and l are not available to use.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Changing the prefix number
3
a (USA) Press Menu, 0, 5.
(Canada) Press Menu, 0, 6.
b Do one of the following:
„ To change the prefix number,
press 1.
„ To exit without making a change,
press 2 and go to 4.
c Enter a new prefix number using the dial
pad (up to 5 digits),
press OK.
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Security features
4
4
Setting up the password
4
Security
4
Note
You can set up your machine with multiple
levels of security using Setting Lock and TX
Lock (MFC-7440N only) or Secure Function
Lock (MFC-7840W only). You will not be able
to continue to schedule Delayed Faxes or
Polling jobs. However, any prescheduled
Delayed Faxes will be sent even if you turn on
If you have already set the password, you
will not need to set it, again.
a Press Menu, 1, 8, 1.
Security
1.TX Lock
Secure Function Lock, so they will not be lost.
b Enter a four-digit number for the
password using numbers 0-9.
Press OK.
TX lock
(MFC-7440N only)
4
c If you are entering the password for the
first time, the LCD will show Verify:
TX Lock lets you prevent unauthorized
access to the machine.
While TX Lock is on, the following operations
are available:
d Re-enter the password.
Press OK.
„ Receiving faxes
e Press Stop/Exit.
„ Fax Forwarding
(if Fax Forwarding was already on)
Changing the TX lock password
4
„ Paging
a Press Menu, 1, 8, 1.
(if Paging was already on)
Security
1.TX Lock
„ Remote Retrieval
(if Fax Storage was already on)
b Press a or b to choose Set Password.
Press OK.
„ PC Fax Receive
(if PC Fax Receive was already on)
While TX Lock is on, the following operations
are NOT available:
c Enter the registered four-digit password.
Press OK.
„ Sending faxes
„ Copying
d Enter a four-digit number for the new
password.
Press OK.
„ PC printing
„ Scanning
e If the LCD shows Verify:, re-enter the
new password.
Note
Press OK.
• To print the faxes in memory, turn off TX
Lock.
f Press Stop/Exit.
• If you forget the TX Lock password,
please call Brother Customer Service.
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Security features
Setting the password for the
administrator
Secure function lock
(MFC-7840W only)
4
4
administrator. This password is used to set
up users and to turn Secure Function Lock on
or off. (See Setting up restricted users
on page 26 and Turning secure function lock
on on page 27.)
Secure Function Lock lets you restrict Public
access to certain machine functions (Fax Tx,
1
Fax Rx, Copy, Scan and Print ).
This feature also prevents users from
changing the Default settings of the machine
by limiting access to the Menu settings.
a Press Menu, 1, 8, 1.
Disabling at least one function is required to
turn on Secure Function Lock for the Public
user.
4
Security
1.Function Lock
b Enter a four-digit number for the
password using numbers 0-9.
Press OK.
Before using the security features you must
first enter an administrator password.
Access to restricted operations can be
enabled by creating a restricted user.
Restricted users must enter a user password
to use the machine.
c Re-enter the password when the LCD
shows Verify:.
Press OK.
Make a careful note of your password. If you
forget it, please call Brother Customer
Service.
d Press Stop/Exit.
Changing the password for the
administrator
1
Print includes PC-Fax Send as well as all print jobs.
4
Note
a Press Menu, 1, 8, 1.
• You can set up to 10 individual users and
one Public user.
Security
1.Function Lock
• When you set up a Public user, you can
restrict one or more of the machine’s
functions to all users who do not have a
password.
b Press a or b to choose Set Password.
Press OK.
c Enter the registered four-digit password.
Press OK.
• Only administrators can set limitations
and make changes for each user.
d Enter a four-digit number for the new
• When Print is disabled, PC print jobs will
be lost without notification.
password.
Press OK.
• When Secure Function Lock is on, you
can only use 1.Contrast,
6.Polled TXor 7.Coverpg Setupin
the Fax menu.
e If the LCD shows Verify:, re-enter the
new password.
Press OK.
If Fax Tx is disabled, you cannot use any
function in the Fax menu.
f Press Stop/Exit.
• Polling Receive is enabled only when the
both Fax Tx and Fax Rx are enabled.
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Chapter 4
Setting up the public user
4
Setting up restricted users
4
You can set up the Public user. Public users
do not need to enter a password.
You can set up users with restrictions and a
password.
a Press Menu, 1, 8, 1.
Note
You must disable at least one function to
turn on Secure Function Lock for the
Public user.
Security
1.Function Lock
b Press a or b to choose Setup User.
Press OK.
a Press Menu, 1, 8, 1.
c Enter the administrator password.
Press OK.
Security
1.Function Lock
b Press a or b to choose Setup User.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose User01.
Press OK.
c Enter the administrator password.
Press OK.
e Use the numeric keys to enter the user
name. (See Entering text on page 150.)
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose Public.
Press OK.
f Enter a four-digit password for the user.
Press OK.
e Press a or b to choose Enableor
Disablefor Fax Tx. Press OK.
After you have set Fax Tx, repeat this
step for Fax Rx, Copy, Scanand
Print.
g Press a or b to choose Enableor
Disablefor Fax Tx.
Press OK.
After you have set Fax Tx, repeat this
step for Fax Rx, Copyand Scan.
Press OK.
Press OK.
Note
h Repeat d to g for entering each
You can set PC printing for only the Public
user. If you disable Printfor Public users
it will also disable PC printing for all
restricted users.
additional user and password.
i Press Stop/Exit.
Note
f Press Stop/Exit.
You cannot use the same password as
another user’s password.
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Security features
Turning secure function lock on/off
4
Switching users
4
If you enter the wrong password when
following the instructions below, the LCD will
show Wrong Password. Re-enter the
correct password.
This setting allows a restricted user to log on
the machine when Secure Function Lock is
turned on.
After a restricted user has finished using
the machine, it will return to the Public
setting within the same time as the Mode
Timer setting (Menu, 1,1). (See Mode
timer on page 20. Also, you can exit from
an individual user by pressing the lighted
Mode key.)
Turning secure function lock on
4
a Press Menu, 1, 8, 1.
Security
1.Function Lock
4
b Press a or b to choose Lock OffiOn.
Press OK.
a Hold down Shift as you press Secure.
c Enter your four-digit administrator
Change User
PIN:XXXX
password.
Press OK.
b Enter your four-digit password.
Press OK.
Turning secure function lock off
4
When Copy mode is disabled:
a Press Menu, 1, 8, 1.
Security
1.Function Lock
a Press the Copy key.
Access Denied
b Press a or b to choose Lock OniOff.
Press OK.
b Enter your four-digit password.
Press OK.
c Enter your four-digit administrator
password.
When Scan mode is disabled:
Press OK.
a Press the Scan key.
Access Denied
b Enter your four-digit password.
Press OK.
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Chapter 4
Changing your setting lock password
4
Setting lock
4
a Press Menu, 1, 8, 2.
Setting Lock lets you set a password to stop
other people from accidentally changing your
machine settings.
Security
2.Setting Lock
Make a careful note of your password. If you
forget it, please call Brother Customer
Service.
b Press a or b to choose Set Password.
Press OK.
c Enter your four-digit password.
Press OK.
While Setting Lock is On, you cannot change
the following settings without a password:
„ Date/Time
d Enter a four-digit number for the new
password.
„ Station ID
Press OK.
„ Quick Dial settings
„ Mode Timer
„ Paper Type
e Re-enter your new password when the
LCD shows Verify:.
Press OK.
„ Paper Size
f Press Stop/Exit.
„ Volume
„ Auto Daylight
„ Ecology
Turning setting lock on/off
4
If you enter the wrong password when
following the instructions below, the LCD will
show Wrong Password. Re-enter the
correct password.
„ LCD Contrast
„ Setting Lock
„ Dial Restriction
„ TX Lock (MFC-7440N only)
Turning setting lock on
4
a Press Menu, 1, 8, 2.
Setting up the password
4
Security
2.Setting Lock
a Press Menu, 1, 8, 2.
b Press a or b to choose On.
Press OK.
Security
2.Setting Lock
b Enter a four-digit number for the
password using numbers 0-9.
Press OK.
c Enter your four-digit password.
Press OK.
d Press Stop/Exit.
c Re-enter your password when the LCD
shows Verify:.
Turning setting lock off
4
Press OK.
a Press Menu, 1, 8, 2.
d Press Stop/Exit.
Security
2.Setting Lock
b Enter your four-digit password.
Press OK twice.
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Security features
c Press Stop/Exit.
Speed dial restriction
4
a Press Menu, 2, 6, 3.
Restricting dialing
4
Dial Restrict.
3.Speed Dial
This feature is to prevent users from sending
a fax or call to a wrong number by mistake.
You can set the machine to restrict dialing by
b Press a or b to choose Off,
Enter # twiceor On.
Press OK.
using the dial pad, One Touch or Speed Dial.
If you choose Off, the machine does not
restrict any dialing method.
c Press Stop/Exit.
4
If you choose Enter # twice, the machine
will prompt you to re-enter the number, and
then if you re-enter the same number
correctly, the machine will start dialing. If you
re-enter the wrong number, the LCD will
show an error message.
Note
• The Enter # twicesetting will not work
if you use an external phone or press the
Hook key before entering the number.
You will not be asked to re-enter the
number.
If you choose On, the machine will restrict all
fax sending and outbound calls.
• You can not restrict dialing when you use
the Redial/Pause key.
• If you chose Onor Enter # twice, you
can not use the Broadcasting feature and
can not combine quick dial numbers when
dialing.
Dial pad restriction
4
a Press Menu, 2, 6, 1.
Dial Restrict.
1.Dial Pad
b Press a or b to choose Off,
Enter # twiceor On.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
One touch restriction
a Press Menu, 2, 6, 2.
4
Dial Restrict.
2.One Touch Dial
b Press a or b to choose Off,
Enter # twiceor On.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
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Chapter 4
30
Sending a fax
5
5
Sending a fax from the
scanner glass
How to fax
5
5
Entering fax mode
5
You can use the scanner glass to fax the
pages of a book, or a single page at a time.
The documents can be up to Letter or A4
size. Press Stop/Exit to cancel a fax in
progress.
To enter fax mode press
the key will glow green.
(Fax), and
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
Sending a fax from the ADF
5
b Place your document face down on the
Using the ADF to send your faxes is the
easiest way. To cancel a fax in progress
press Stop/Exit.
scanner glass.
c Dial the fax number. (See How to dial
on page 52.)
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
d Press Start.
b Place your document face up in the
The machine starts scanning the first
page.
ADF.
c Dial the fax number. (See How to dial
e After the machine scans the page, the
LCD will prompt you to choose one of
the options below:
on page 52.)
d Press Start.
Next Page?
1.Yes 2.No(Send)
The machine scans the pages into
memory and then sends the document.
„ Press 1 to send another page.
Go to f.
Note
If the Out of Memorymessage
appears while scanning a document into
memory, press Stop/Exit to cancel or
Start to send the scanned pages.
„ Press 2 or Start to send the
document. Go to g.
f Place the next page on the scanner
glass, press OK. Repeat e and f for
each additional page.
Set Next Page
Then Press OK
g Your machine will automatically send
the fax.
Note
When faxing multiple pages from the
scanner glass, real time transmission
should be set to Off. (See Real time
transmission on page 36.)
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Sending a fax
Canceling a fax in progress
5
Canceling a broadcast in
progress
5
Press Stop/Exit to cancel the fax. If you
press Stop/Exit while the machine is dialing
or sending, the LCD will show
1.Clear 2.Exit, press 1 to cancel the
fax.
While broadcasting you can cancel the fax
currently being sent or the whole broadcast
job.
a Press Menu, 2, 7.
The LCD will display the fax being dialed
(for example, #001 0123456789) and
the broadcast job number (for example,
Broadcast#001).
Broadcasting
5
Broadcasting lets you send the same fax
message to more than one fax number. You
can include Groups, One Touch, Speed Dial
numbers and up to 50 manually dialed
numbers in the same broadcast.
Fax
5
7.Remaining Jobs
b Press a or b to choose the job number
you want to cancel.
You can broadcast up to 258 different
numbers. This will depend on how many
groups, access codes or credit card numbers
you have stored, and on how many delayed
or stored faxes in memory.
Press OK.
c Press 1 to clear the job number or 2 to
exit.
If you chose to only cancel the fax
currently being sent in b, the machine
will ask you if you want to cancel the
broadcast. Press 1 to clear the whole
broadcast job or 2 to exit.
Note
Use the Search/Speed Dial to help you
choose numbers easily.
d Press Stop/Exit.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
b Load your document.
.
c Enter a number.
Press OK.
Speed Dial, a Group number, or a
number manually entered using the dial
pad. (See How to dial on page 52.)
d Repeat c until you have entered all the
fax numbers you want to broadcast to.
e Press Start.
After the broadcast is finished the machine
will print a broadcast report to let you know
the results.
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Chapter 5
3.Urgent
Additional sending
operations
4.Confidential
5
Instead of using one of the preset comments,
own, up to 27 characters long. Use the chart
on page 150 for help entering characters.
Sending faxes using multiple
settings
5
(See Composing your own comments
Before you send a fax, you can change any
combination of these settings: contrast,
resolution, overseas mode, delayed fax timer,
polling transmission, real time transmission
or cover page settings.
on page 34.)
5.(User Defined)
6.(User Defined)
Composing your own comments
5
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
.
You can set up two comments of your own.
After each setting is accepted, the LCD
asks if you want to enter more settings:
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
b Press Menu, 2, 2, 8.
.
Other Settings
1.Yes 2.No
b Do one of the following:
Setup Send
8.Coverpage Msg
„ To choose more settings, press 1.
The LCD returns to the Setup Send
menu so you can choose another
setting.
c Press a or b to choose 5or 6to store
your own comment.
Press OK.
„ If you have finished choosing
settings, press 2 and go to the next
step for sending your fax.
d Enter your own comment using the dial
pad.
Press OK.
Use the chart on page 150 for help entering
characters.
Electronic cover page
5
This feature will not work unless you have
already programmed your Station ID. (See
the Quick Setup Guide.)
Send a cover page for the next fax
5
If you want to send a cover page only for the
next fax, your machine will ask you to enter
the number of pages you are sending so it
can be printed on the cover page.
You can automatically send a cover page
with every fax. Your cover page includes your
Station ID, a comment, and the name (or
number) stored in the One Touch or
Speed Dial memory.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
.
By choosing Next Fax:Onyou can also
display the number of pages on the cover
page.
b Load your document.
c Press Menu, 2, 2, 7.
You can choose one of the following preset
comments.
Setup Send
7.Coverpg Setup
1.Comment Off
2.Please Call
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Sending a fax
d Press a or b to choose Next Fax:On
(or Next Fax:Off).
e After the machine print a copy of your
cover page, press Stop/Exit.
Press OK.
Contrast
5
e Press a or b to choose a comment.
Press OK.
For most documents the default setting of
Autowill give the best results. It
automatically chooses the suitable contrast
for your document.
f Enter two digits to show the number of
pages you are sending.
Press OK.
For example, enter 0, 2 for 2 pages or 0,
0 to leave the number of pages blank. If
you make a mistake, press d or
Clear/Back to back up and re-enter the
number of pages.
If your document is very light or dark,
changing the contrast may improve the
quality of the fax.
Use Darkto make the faxed document
lighter.
5
Use Lightto make the faxed document
darker.
Send a cover page for all faxes
5
You can set the machine to send a cover
page whenever you send a fax.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
b Press Menu, 2, 2, 7.
.
b Load your document.
c Press Menu, 2, 2, 1.
Setup Send
7.Coverpg Setup
Setup Send
1.Contrast
c Press a or b to choose On(or Off).
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose Auto, Light
or Dark.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose a comment.
Press OK.
Note
Even if you choose Lightor Dark, the
machine will send the fax using the Auto
setting if you choose Photoas the Fax
Resolution.
Using a printed cover page
5
If you want to use a printed cover page that
you can write on, you can print the sample
page and attach it to your fax.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
b Press Menu, 2, 2, 7.
.
Setup Send
7.Coverpg Setup
c Press a or b to choose
Print Sample.
Press OK.
d Press Start.
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Chapter 5
Changing fax resolution
5
Dual access
5
The quality of a fax can be improved by
changing the fax resolution. Resolution can
be changed for the next fax or for all faxes.
You can dial a number, and start scanning the
fax into memory—even when the machine is
sending from memory, receiving faxes or
printing PC data. The LCD will show the new
job number.
To change the fax resolution for the
next fax
5
The number of pages you can scan into the
memory will vary depending on the data that
is printed on them.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
b Load your document.
.
Note
If you get an Out of Memorymessage
while scanning the first page of a fax,
press Stop/Exit to cancel scanning. If you
get an Out of Memorymessage while
scanning a subsequent page, you can
press Start to send the pages scanned so
far, or press Stop/Exit to cancel the
operation.
c Press Resolution, then a or b to
choose the resolution.
Press OK.
To change the default fax resolution
5
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
b Press Menu, 2, 2, 2.
.
Real time transmission
5
Setup Send
2.Fax Resolution
When you are sending a fax, the machine will
scan the documents into the memory before
sending. Then, as soon as the telephone line
is free, the machine will start dialing and
sending.
c Press a or b to choose the resolution
you want.
Press OK.
Note
If the memory is full, the machine will send the
document in real time (even if
Real Time TXis set to Off).
You can choose four different resolution
settings.
Sometimes, you may want to send an
important document immediately, without
waiting for memory transmission. You can set
Real Time TXto Onfor all documents or
Next Fax:Onfor the next fax only.
Standard
Suitable for most typed documents.
Fine
Good for small print and transmits a little
slower than Standard resolution.
S.Fine
Note
Good for small print or artwork and
transmits slower than Fine resolution.
In Real Time Transmission, the automatic
redial feature does not work when using
the scanner glass.
Photo
Use when the document has varying
shades of gray or is a photograph. This
has the slowest transmission time.
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Sending a fax
Sending in real time for all faxes
5
Delayed fax
5
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
b Press Menu, 2, 2, 5.
.
You can store up to 50 faxes in the memory
to be sent within a twenty four hour period.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
.
Setup Send
5.Real Time TX
b Load your document.
c Press Menu, 2, 2, 3.
c Press a or b to choose On.
Press OK.
Setup Send
3.Delayed Fax
Sending in real time for the next fax
only
5
d Enter the time you want the fax to be
sent (in 24-hour format).
5
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
b Press Menu, 2, 2, 5.
.
(For example, enter 19:45 for 7:45 PM)
Press OK.
Note
Setup Send
5.Real Time TX
The number of pages you can scan into
the memory depends on the amount of
data printed on each page.
c Press a or b to choose Next Fax:On.
Press OK.
Delayed batch transmission
5
Overseas mode
5
Before sending the delayed faxes, your
machine will help you economize by sorting
all the faxes in the memory by destination and
scheduled time.
If you are having difficulty sending a fax
overseas due to a bad connection, then
turning on the overseas mode may help.
This is a temporary setting, and will only be
active for your next fax.
All delayed faxes that are scheduled to be
sent at the same time to the same fax number
will be sent as one fax to save transmission
time.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
.
b Load your document.
c Press Menu, 2, 2, 9.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
b Press Menu, 2, 2, 4.
.
Setup Send
9.Overseas Mode
Setup Send
4.Batch TX
d Press a or b to choose Onor Off.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose Onor Off.
Press OK.
d Press Stop/Exit.
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Chapter 5
Sending a fax at the end of a
conversation
Checking and canceling
waiting jobs
5
5
At the end of a conversation you can send a
fax to the other party before you both hang
up.
Check which jobs are still waiting in the
memory to be sent. If there are no jobs, the
LCD will show No Jobs Waiting. You can
cancel a fax job that is stored and waiting in
the memory.
a Ask the other party to wait for fax tones
(beeps) and then to press the Start or
Send key before hanging up.
a Press Menu, 2, 7.
The number of jobs still to be sent will be
displayed.
b Make sure you are in Fax mode
.
c Load your document.
d Press Start.
b Do one of the following:
„ Press a or b to scroll though the
waiting jobs, press OK to choose a
job, and then press 1 to cancel it.
„ If you are using the scanner glass,
press 1 to send a fax.
„ Press 2 to exit without canceling.
e Replace the handset of an external
telephone.
c When you have finished, press
Stop/Exit.
Out of memory message
5
Sending a fax manually
5
If you get an Out of Memorymessage
while scanning the first page of a fax, press
Stop/Exit to cancel the fax.
Manual transmission
5
If you get an Out of Memorymessage
while scanning a subsequent page, you will
have the option to press Start to send the
pages scanned so far, or to press Stop/Exit
to cancel the operation.
Manual transmission lets you hear the
dialing, ringing and fax-receiving tones while
sending a fax.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
b Load your document.
.
If you get an Out of Memorymessage
while faxing and you do not want to delete
your stored faxes to clear the memory,
you can send the fax in real time. (See
Real time transmission on page 36.)
c Press Hook and listen for a dial tone.
Or pick up the handset of the external
telephone and listen for a dial tone.
d Dial the fax number you want to call.
e When you hear the fax tone, press
Start.
„ If you are using the scanner glass,
press 1 to send a fax.
f If you picked up the handset of an
external telephone, replace it.
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Receiving a fax
6
6
Choose the correct Receive Mode
6
The correct Receive mode is determined by the external devices and telephone subscriber
services (Voice Mail, Distinctive Ring, etc.) you have (or will be using) on the same line as the
Brother machine.
Will you be using a Distinctive Ring number for receiving faxes?
Brother uses the term "Distinctive Ring" but different telephone companies may have other names for this
service such as Custom Ringing, RingMaster, Personalized Ring, Teen Ring, Ident-A-Ring, Ident-A-Call,
Date Ident-A-Call, Smart Ring and SimpleBiz Fax & Alternate Number Ringing. See Distinctive Ring
Will you be using Voice Mail on the same telephone line as your Brother machine?
If you have Voice Mail on the same telephone line as your Brother machine, there is a strong possibility
that Voice Mail and the Brother machine will conflict with each other when receiving incoming calls. See
Voice Mail on page 44 for instructions on setting up your machine using this service.
6
Will you be using a Telephone Answering Device on the same telephone line as your Brother
machine?
Your external telephone answering device (TAD) will automatically answer every call. Voice messages are
See External TAD on page 40.
Will you be using your Brother machine on a dedicated fax line?
Your machine automatically answers every call as a fax. Choose Fax Onlyas your receive mode. See
Fax Only on page 40.
Will you be using your Brother machine on the same line as your telephone?
Do you want to receive voice calls and faxes automatically?
The Fax/Telreceive mode is used when sharing the Brother machine and your telephone on the
Important Note: You can not receive voice messages on either Voice Mail or an answering
machine when choosing the Fax/Telmode.
Do you expect to receive very few faxes?
Choose Manualas your receive mode. You control the telephone line and must answer every call
yourself. See Manual on page 40.
To set the receive mode follow the instructions below.
Initial Setup
1. Receive Mode
a Press Menu, 0, 1.
b Press a or b to choose the receive mode.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
The LCD will display the current receive mode.
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Chapter 6
Manual
6
Manualmode turns off all automatic
answering functions unless you are using the
Distinctive Ring Receive feature.
Some receive modes answer automatically
(Fax Onlyand Fax/Tel). You may want to
change the ring delay before using these
modes. (See Ring delay on page 41.)
To receive a fax in Manual mode press Start
when you hear fax tones (short repeating
beeps). You can also use the Easy Receive
feature to receive faxes by lifting a handset on
the same line as the machine.
Fax Only
6
Fax Onlymode will automatically answer
every call as a fax.
(Also see Easy receive on page 42.)
Fax/Tel
6
External TAD
6
Fax/Telmode helps you automatically
manage incoming calls, by recognizing
whether they are fax or voice calls and
handling them in one of the following ways:
External TADmode lets an external
answering device manage your incoming
calls. Incoming calls will be handled in the
following ways:
to pick up the line. The F/T ring is a fast
double ring made by your machine.
external TAD.
(For more information see Connecting an
external TAD (telephone answering device)
on page 47.)
(Also see F/T ring time (Fax/Tel mode only)
on page 41 and Ring delay on page 41.)
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Receiving a fax
F/T ring time
(Fax/Tel mode only)
Receive mode settings
6
6
Ring delay
6
When somebody calls your machine, you and
your caller will hear the normal telephone ring
sound. The number of rings is set by the ring
delay setting.
The ring delay sets the number of times the
If the call is a fax, then your machine will
receive it; however, if it is a voice call the
machine will sound the F/T ring (a fast
double-ring) for the time you have set in the
F/T ring time setting. If you hear the F/T ring
it means that you have a voice caller on the
line.
If you have external or extension telephones
on the same line as the machine, keep the
Ring Delay setting of 4. (See Operation from
extension telephones on page 50 and Easy
receive on page 42.)
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
b Press Menu, 2, 1, 1.
.
Because the F/T ring is made by the machine,
extension and external telephones will not
ring; however, you can still answer the call on
any telephone. (For more information see
Using remote codes on page 51.)
6
Setup Receive
1.Ring Delay
c Press a or b to choose 00, 01, 02, 03
or 04for how many times the line rings
before the machine answers.
Press OK.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
b Press Menu, 2, 1, 2.
.
Setup Receive
2.F/T Ring Time
d Press Stop/Exit.
Note
c Press a or b to choose how long the
machine will ring to alert you that you
have a voice call (20, 30, 40 or 70
seconds).
Choose 00in c to have the machine
answer immediately.
Press OK.
d Press Stop/Exit.
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Chapter 6
Easy receive
6
Setting the print density
6
Turning easy receive Onallows the machine
to receive fax calls automatically if you lift any
handset on the same line as the machine.
You can adjust the print density to make your
printed pages darker or lighter.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
b Press Menu, 2, 1, 6.
.
When you see Receivingon the LCD or
when you hear ‘chirps’ through the handset of
an extension telephone connected to another
telephone wall jack, just replace the handset
and your machine will receive the fax.
Setup Receive
6.Print Density
does not connect a fax call when you lift the
handset of an extension or external
telephone, press the Fax Receive Code l51.
(See Operation from extension telephones
on page 50.)
c Press a to make the print darker.
Or, press b to make the print lighter.
Press OK.
d Press Stop/Exit.
Note
If you use a modem, or send faxes from a
computer, on the same line and your
machine intercepts them, set easy receive
to Off.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
b Press Menu, 2, 1, 3.
.
Setup Receive
3.Easy Receive
c Press a or b to choose Onor Off.
Press OK.
d Press Stop/Exit.
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Receiving a fax
Receiving a fax at the end of a
conversation
Additional receiving
operations
6
6
At the end of a conversation you can ask the
other party to send you a fax before you both
hang up.
Printing a reduced incoming
fax
6
a Ask the other party to place the
document in their machine and to press
the Start or Send key.
If you choose On, the machine automatically
reduces each page of an incoming fax to fit on
one page of A4, Letter, Legal or Folio size
paper.
b When you hear the CNG tones (slowly
repeating beeps), press Start.
The machine calculates the reduction ratio by
using the page size of the fax and your Paper
Size setting (Menu, 1, 3).
c Press 2 to receive a fax.
d Replace the external handset.
6
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
b Press Menu, 2, 1, 5.
.
Printing a fax from the
memory
6
Setup Receive
5.Auto Reduction
If you are using the Fax Storage feature
(Menu, 2, 5, 1), you can still print a fax from
the memory when you are at your machine.
See Fax storage on page 58.
c Press a or b to choose Onor Off.
Press OK.
d Press Stop/Exit.
a Press Menu, 2, 5, 3.
Setting the fax receive stamp
6
Remote Fax Opt
3.Print Fax
You can set the machine to print the received
date and time in the top center of each
received fax page.
b Press Start.
c Press Stop/Exit.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
b Press Menu, 2, 1, 8.
.
Setup Receive
8.Fax Rx Stamp
c Press a or b to choose Onor Off.
Press OK.
d Press Stop/Exit.
Note
Make sure you have set the current date
and time in the machine.
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Telephone services and external
devices
7
7
Teen Ring, and SimpleBiz Fax & Alternate
Telephone line
services
Number Ringing. This service establishes a
second telephone number on the same line
as your existing telephone number, and each
number has its own ring pattern. Typically,
the original number rings with the standard
ring pattern and is used for receiving voice
calls, and the second number rings with a
different ring pattern and is used for receiving
faxes. (See Distinctive Ring on page 44.)
7
Voice Mail
7
If you have Voice Mail on the same telephone
line as your Brother machine, Voice Mail and
the Brother machine will conflict with each
other when receiving incoming calls.
OR
For example, if your Voice Mail is set to
answer after 4 rings and your Brother
machine is set to answer after 2 rings, then
your Brother machine will answer first. This
will prevent callers from being able to leave a
message in your Voice Mail.
Set your Brother machine's Receive Mode to
"Manual". Manual Mode requires that you
answer every incoming call if you want to be
able to receive a fax. If the incoming call is a
telephone call, then complete the call as you
normally would. If you hear fax sending tones
you must transfer the call to the Brother
machine by pressing l 5 1 on the dial pad of
the telephone. Unanswered fax and voice
calls will go to your Voice Mail. (To set the
machine in MANUAL Mode, see Choose the
correct Receive Mode on page 39.)
Similarly, if your Brother machine is set to
answer after 4 rings and your Voice Mail is set
to answer after 2 rings, then your Voice Mail
will answer first. This will prevent your Brother
machine from being able to receive an
incoming fax, since Voice Mail cannot
transfer the incoming fax back to the Brother
machine.
Distinctive Ring
7
To avoid conflicts between your Brother
machine and your Voice Mail service, do one
of the following:
Brother uses the term ‘Distinctive Ring’ but
different telephone companies may have
other names for this service such as Custom
Ringing, Personalized Ring, RingMaster,
Smart Ring, Teen Ring, Ident-A-Call,
Data Ident-A-Call, Ident-A-Ring, SimpleBiz
Fax & Alternate Number Ringing.
Get the Distinctive Ring service from your
telephone company. Distinctive Ring is a
feature of your Brother machine that allows a
person with one line to receive fax and voice
calls through two different telephone
numbers on that one line. Brother uses the
term 'Distinctive Ring,' but telephone
companies market the service under a variety
of names, such as Custom Ringing,
Personalized Ring, Smart Ring, RingMaster,
Ident-A-Ring, Ident-A-Call, Data Ident-A-Call,
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Telephone services and external devices
If you decide to get the Distinctive Ring
service from the telephone company, you will
need to follow the directions below to
‘register’ the new Distinctive Ring pattern
they give you. This is so your machine can
recognize its incoming calls.
What does your telephone company’s
‘Distinctive Ring’ do?
7
Your telephone company’s Distinctive Ring
service allows you to have more than one
number on the same telephone line. If you
need more than one telephone number, it
is cheaper than paying for an extra line.
Each telephone number has its own
distinctive ring pattern, so you will know
which telephone number is ringing. This is
one way you can have a separate telephone
number for your machine.
Note
You can change or cancel the Distinctive
Ring pattern at any time. You can switch it
off temporarily, and turn it back on later.
When you get a new fax number, make
sure you reset this feature.
Note
Please call your telephone company for
availability and rates.
Before you choose the ring pattern to
register
7
You can only register one Distinctive Ring
pattern with the machine. Some ring patterns
cannot be registered. The ring patterns below
are supported by your Brother machine.
Register the one your telephone company
gives you.
What does Brother’s ‘distinctive ring’
do?
7
7
The Brother machine has a Distinctive Ring
feature that allows you to use your machine to
take full advantage of the telephone
company’s Distinctive Ring service. The new
telephone number on your line can just
receive faxes.
Ring
Rings
Pattern
1
2
3
4
long-long
Note
short-long-short
short-short-long
You must pay for your telephone
company’s Distinctive Ring service before
you program the machine to work with it.
very long
(normal pattern)
Do you have Voice Mail?
7
Note
• Ring Pattern #1 is often called Short-Short
and is the most commonly used.
If you have Voice Mail on the telephone line
that you will install your new machine on,
there is a strong possibility that Voice Mail
and the machine will conflict with each other
while receiving incoming calls. However, the
Distinctive Ring feature allows you to use
more than one number on your line, so
both Voice Mail and the machine can work
together without any problems. If each one
has a separate telephone number, neither will
interfere with the other’s operations.
• If the ring pattern you received is not on
this chart, please call your telephone
company and ask for one that is
shown.
„ The machine will only answer calls to its
registered number.
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„ The first two rings are silent on the
machine. This is because the fax must
<<listen>> to the ring pattern (to compare
it to the pattern that was ‘registered’).
(Other telephones on the same line will
ring.)
Turning off distinctive ring
7
a Press Menu, 2, 0, 2.
Miscellaneous
2.Distinctive
b Press a or b to choose Off.
Press OK.
„ If you program the machine properly, it will
recognize the registered ring pattern of the
‘fax number’ within 2 ring patterns and
then answer with a fax tone. When the
‘voice number’ is called, the machine will
not answer.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Note
Distinctive Ring number, you can turn off
Distinctive Ring. The machine will stay in
Manualreceive mode so you will need to
set the Receive Mode again. (See Choose
the correct Receive Mode on page 39.)
Registeringthedistinctive ringpattern
Very important!
7
After you have set the Distinctive Ring feature
to On, your Distinctive Ring number will
receive faxes automatically. The receive
mode is automatically set to Manualand you
cannot change it to another receive mode
while Distinctive Ring is set to On. This
ensures the Brother machine will only answer
the Distinctive Ring number and not interfere
when your main telephone number is called.
Caller ID
7
The Caller ID feature lets you use the Caller
ID subscriber service offered by many local
telephone companies. Call your telephone
company for details. This service shows the
telephone number, or name if it is available,
of your caller as the line rings.
a Press Menu, 2, 0, 2.
Miscellaneous
2.Distinctive
After a few rings, the LCD will show the
telephone number of your caller (and name, if
available). Once you answer a call, the Caller
ID information disappears from the LCD, but
the call information stays stored in the Caller
ID memory.
b Press a or b to choose Set.
c Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose the prestored
ring pattern you want to use.
Press OK.
„ You will see the first 16 characters of the
number (or name).
„ The # Unavailablemessage means
the call originated outside your Caller ID
service area.
e (You will hear each pattern as you scroll
through the four patterns. Make sure
you choose the pattern that the
caller has intentionally blocked
telephone company gave you.)
f Press Stop/Exit.
transmission of information.
Distinctive Ring is now set to On.
You can print a list of the Caller ID information
received by your machine. (See Printing the
Caller ID List on page 47.)
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d After printing has finished,
press Stop/Exit.
Note
Caller ID service varies with different
carriers. Call your local telephone
company to find out about the kind of
service available in your area.
Connecting an external
TAD (telephone
answering device)
7
Viewing the Caller ID List
7
Your machine stores information for the last
thirty calls in the Caller ID list. You can view
or print this list. When the thirty-first call
comes in to the machine, it replaces
information about the first call.
You can connect an external Telephone
Answering Device (TAD) to the same line as
your machine. When the TAD answers a call,
your machine will “listen” for the CNG (fax
calling) tones sent by a sending fax machine.
If it hears them it will take over the call and
receive the fax. If it does not hear them, it will
let your TAD take a voice message and the
display will show Telephone.
a Press Menu, 2, 0, 3.
Miscellaneous
3.Caller ID
b Press a or b to choose Display#.
Press OK.
The external TAD must answer within four
rings (we recommend you set it to two rings).
This is because your machine cannot hear
the CNG tones until the external TAD has
picked up the call. The sending machine will
send CNG tones for only eight to ten seconds
longer. We do not recommend using the toll
saver feature on your external TAD if it needs
more than four rings to activate it.
7
The Caller ID of the last call will appear
on the display. If no ID is stored, the
beeper will sound and No Caller ID
will appear on the display.
c Press a or b to scroll through the Caller
ID memory to choose the Caller ID you
want to view, and then press OK.
The LCD will show the caller's number
or name and the date and time of the
call.
Unless you are using Distinctive Ring, the
TAD must be connected to the EXT. jack of
the machine.
d To finish viewing, press Stop/Exit.
1
Printing the Caller ID List
7
a Press Menu, 2, 0, 3.
1
Miscellaneous
3.Caller ID
b Press a or b to choose
Print Report.
Press OK.
If no ID is stored, the beeper will sound
and No Caller IDwill appear on the
LCD.
1
TAD
c Press Start.
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Recording an outgoing
message (OGM)
Note
7
If you have problems receiving faxes,
reduce the ring delay setting on your
external TAD.
a Record 5 seconds of silence at the
beginning of your message. This allows
your machine time to listen for fax tones.
Connections
7
b Limit your speaking to 20 seconds.
The external TAD must be plugged into the
back of the machine, into the jack labeled
EXT. Your machine cannot work properly if
you plug the TAD into a wall jack (unless you
are using Distinctive Ring).
c End your 20-second message by giving
your Fax Receive Code for people
sending manual faxes. For example:
“After the beep, leave a message or
send a fax by pressing l51 and Start.”
a Plug the telephone line cord from the
telephone wall jack into the back of the
machine, in the jack labeled LINE.
Note
We recommend beginning your OGM with
an initial 5 second silence because the
machine cannot hear fax tones over a loud
voice. You may try leaving out this pause,
but if your machine has trouble receiving,
then you should re-record the OGM to
include it.
b Plug the telephone line cord from your
external TAD into the back of the
machine, in the jack labeled EXT. (Make
sure this cord is connected to the TAD at
the TAD’s telephone line jack, and not
its handset jack.)
c Set your external TAD to four rings or
less. (The machine’s Ring Delay setting
does not apply.)
Special line considerations
7
Roll over telephone lines
7
d Record the outgoing message on your
external TAD.
A roll over telephone system is a group of two
or more separate telephone lines that pass
incoming calls to each other if they are busy.
The calls are usually passed down or “rolled
over” to the next available telephone line in a
preset order.
e Set the TAD to answer calls.
f Set the Receive Mode to
External TAD. (See Choose the
correct Receive Mode on page 39.)
Your machine can work in a roll over system
as long as it is the last number in the
sequence, so the call cannot roll away. Do not
put the machine on any of the other numbers;
when the other lines are busy and a second
fax call is received, the fax call would be
transferred to a line that does not have a fax
machine. Your machine will work best on a
dedicated line.
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Telephone services and external devices
Two-line telephone system
7
Installing machine, external two-line
TAD and two-line telephone
7
A two-line telephone system is nothing more
than two separate telephone numbers on the
same wall outlet. The two telephone numbers
can be on separate jacks (RJ11) or combined
into one jack (RJ14). Your machine must be
plugged into an RJ11 jack. RJ11 and RJ14
jacks may be equal in size and appearance
green, yellow). To test the type of jack, plug in
a two-line telephone and see if it can access
both lines. If it can, you must separate the line
for your machine. (See Easy receive
When you are installing an external two-line
telephone answering device (TAD) and a
two-line telephone, your machine must be
isolated on one line at both the wall jack and
at the TAD. The most common connection is
to put the machine on Line 2, which is
explained in the following steps. The back of
the two-line TAD must have two telephone
jacks: one labeled L1 or L1/L2, and the other
labeled L2. You will need at least three
telephone line cords, the one that came with
your machine and two for your external two-
line TAD. You will need a fourth line cord if
you add a two-line telephone.
on page 42.)
Converting telephone wall outlets
7
Place the two-line TAD and the two-line
telephone next to your machine.
There are three ways to convert to an RJ11
jack. The first two ways may require
assistance from the telephone company. You
can change the wall outlets from one RJ14
jack to two RJ11 jacks. Or, you can have an
RJ11 wall outlet installed and slave or jump
one of the telephone numbers to it.
7
Plug one end of the telephone line cord for
your machine into the L2 jack of the triplex
adapter. Plug the other end into the LINE jack
on the back of the machine.
Plug one end of the first telephone line cord
for your TAD into the L1 jack of the triplex
adapter. Plug the other end into the L1 or
L1/L2 jack of the two-line TAD.
The third way is the easiest: Buy a triplex
adapter. You can plug a triplex adapter into
an RJ14 outlet. It separates the wires into two
separate RJ11 jacks (Line 1, Line 2) and a
third RJ14 jack (Lines 1 and 2). If your
machine is on Line 1, plug the machine into
L1 of the triplex adapter. If your machine is on
Line 2, plug it into L2 of the triple adapter.
Plug one end of the second telephone line
cord for your TAD into the L2 jack of the two-
line TAD. Plug the other end into the EXT.
jack on the left side of the machine.
1
RJ14
2
RJ11
RJ14
3
4
1
2
3
4
Triplex Adapter
Two Line Telephone
External Two Line TAD
Machine
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You can keep two-line telephones on other
wall outlets as always. There are two ways to
add a two-line telephone to the machine’s
wall outlet. You can plug the telephone line
cord from the two-line telephone into the
L1+L2 jack of the triplex adapter. Or, you can
plug the two-line telephone into the TEL jack
of the two-line TAD.
External and extension
telephones
7
Operation from extension
telephones
7
If you answer a fax call on an extension
telephone, or an external telephone
you can make your machine take the call by
using the Fax Receive Code. When you
press the Fax Receive Code l51 the
machine starts to receive the fax. (See Easy
receive on page 42.)
Multi-line connections (PBX)
7
We suggest you ask the company who
installed your PBX to connect your machine.
If you have a multi line system we suggest
you ask the installer to connect the unit to the
last line on the system. This prevents the
machine being activated each time the
system receives telephone calls. If all
incoming calls will be answered by a
If the machine answers a voice call and
pseudo/double-rings for you to take over, use
the Telephone Answer Code #51 to take the
call at an extension telephone. (See F/T ring
time (Fax/Tel mode only) on page 41.)
switchboard operator we recommend that
you set the Receive Mode to Manual.
We cannot guarantee that your machine will
operate properly under all circumstances
when connected to a PBX. Any difficulties
with sending or receiving faxes should be
reported first to the company who handles
your PBX.
If you answer a call and no one is on
the line:
7
You should assume that you’re receiving a
manual fax.
Press l51 and wait for the chirp or until the
machine’s LCD shows Receiving, and then
hang up.
For Fax/Tel mode only
7
When the machine is in Fax/Tel mode, it will
use the F/T Ring Time (pseudo/double-
ringing) to alert you to pick up a voice call.
Lift the external telephone’s handset, and
then press Hook to answer.
If you are at an extension telephone, you will
need to lift the handset during the F/T Ring
Time and then press #51 between the
pseudo/double 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 l51.
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Telephone services and external devices
Connecting an external or
extension telephone
Using remote codes
7
7
Fax Receive Code
7
You can connect a separate telephone
directly to your machine as shown in the
diagram below.
external telephone, you can tell your machine
to receive it by pressing the fax receive code
l51. Wait for the chirping sounds then
replace the handset. (See Easy receive
on page 42.)
Connect the telephone line cord to the jack
labeled EXT.
1
Telephone Answer Code
7
If you receive a voice call and the machine is
in F/T mode, it will start to sound the F/T
(double-ring) after the initial ring delay. If you
pick up the call on an extension telephone
you can turn the F/T ring off by pressing #51
2
(make sure you press this between the rings).
7
Changing the remote codes
7
1
2
Extension telephone
External telephone
The preset fax receive code is l51. The
preset telephone answer code is #51. If you
are always disconnected when accessing
your external TAD, try changing the
three-digit remote codes, for example ###
and 999.
When you are using an external telephone,
the LCD shows Telephone.
Using a non-Brother cordless
7
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
b Press Menu 2, 1, 4.
.
If your non-Brother cordless telephone is
connected to the EXT. jack of the machine
(see page 51) and you typically carry the
cordless handset elsewhere, it is easier to
answer calls during the Ring Delay.
Setup Receive
4.Remote Codes
c Press a or b to choose On(or Off).
Press OK.
If you let the machine answer first, you will
have to go to the machine so you can press
Hook to transfer the call to the cordless
handset.
d If you chose Onin c, enter the new Fax
Receive Code.
Press OK.
e Enter the new Telephone Answer Code.
Press OK.
f Press Stop/Exit.
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Dialing and storing numbers
8
8
8
How to dial
8
Press Search/Speed Dial, and then the three
digit Speed Dial number. (See Storing
speed dial numbers on page 54.)
You can dial in any of the following ways.
Manual dialing
8
Use the dial pad to enter all the digits of the
telephone or fax number.
Note
If the LCD shows Not Registered
when you enter a One Touch or a
Speed Dial number, it means that a
number is not stored there.
One touch dialing
8
Press the One Touch key that stores the
number you want to call. (See Storing
one touch dial numbers on page 53.)
To dial One Touch numbers 5 to 8, hold down
Shift as you press the One Touch key.
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Dialing and storing numbers
8
8
You can search alphabetically for names you
have stored in the One Touch and
Speed Dial memories. (See Storing
one touch dial numbers on page 53 and
Storing speed dial numbers on page 54.)
You can set up your machine to do the
following types of easy dialing: One Touch,
Speed Dial and Groups for Broadcasting
faxes. You can also specify the default
resolution for each One Touch and
Speed Dial number. When you dial a
quick dial number, the LCD shows the name,
if you stored it, or the number. A scan profile
a Press Search/Speed Dial.
b Press b.
can also be stored along with the fax number.
c Press the dial pad key for the first few
letters of the name. (Use the chart on
Entering text on page 150 to help you
enter letters.)
If you lose electrical power, the quick dial
numbers stored in the memory will not be lost.
A scan profile is the resolution and other scan
settings that you choose when you store a
number.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to scroll until you find the
name you are looking for.
Press OK.
Storing a pause
8
Press Redial/Pause to insert a 3.5-second
pause between numbers. You can press
Redial/Pause as many times as needed to
increase the length of the pause.
e Press Start.
8
Note
• If you do not enter a letter and press OK in
c, all registered names will appear. Press
a or b to scroll until you find the name you
are looking for.
Storing one touch dial
numbers
8
• If the LCD shows No Contact Found
when you enter the first few letters of the
name, it means that a name for the letter
is not stored.
Your machine has 4 One Touch keys where
you can store 8 fax or telephone numbers for
automatic dialing. To access numbers 5 to 8,
hold down Shift as you press the One Touch
key.
Fax redial
8
If you are sending a fax manually and the line
is busy, press Redial/Pause, wait for the
other fax machine to answer, and then press
Start to try again. If you want to make a
second call to the last number dialed, you can
save time by pressing Redial/Pause and
Start.
Redial/Pause only works if you dialed from
the control panel.
a Press Menu, 2, 3, 1.
If you are sending a fax automatically and the
line is busy, the machine will automatically
redial one time after five minutes.
Set Quick Dial
1.One Touch Dial
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b Press the One Touch key where you
d Do one of the following:
want to store a number.
„ Enter the name using the dial pad
(up to 15 characters). Press OK.
c Enter the number (up to 20 characters).
Press OK.
„ Press OK to store the number
without a name.
d Do one of the following:
e Do one of the following:
„ Enter the name using the dial pad
(up to 15 characters). Press OK.
„ If you want to save a fax resolution
along with the number, Press a or b
to choose Std, Fine, S.Fineor
Photo.
„ Press OK to store the number
without a name.
e Do one of the following:
Press OK.
„ If you want to save a fax resolution
along with the number, Press a or b
to choose Std, Fine, S.Fineor
Photo.
„ Press OK if you do not want to
change the default resolution.
f Do one of the following:
Press OK.
„ To store another Speed Dial number
go to b.
„ Press OK if you do not want to
change the default resolution.
„ To finish storing Speed Dial numbers
press Stop/Exit.
f Do one of the following:
Note
„ To store another One Touch number
go to b.
When you do a broadcast and you have
saved a scan profile along with the
number, the scan profile of the
One Touch, Speed Dial or Group number
you chose first will be applied to the
broadcast.
„ To finish storing One Touch
numbers press Stop/Exit.
Storing speed dial numbers
8
You can store your frequently used numbers
as Speed Dial numbers, so that when you
dial you will only have to press a few keys
(Search/Speed Dial, the three-digit number
and Start). The machine can store 200
Speed Dial numbers (001 - 200).
Changing one touch and
speed dial numbers
8
If you try to store a One Touch or Speed Dial
number over an existing number, the LCD will
show the name or number already stored
there. If your machine has a scheduled job or
you have set a fax forwarding number, the
LCD will ask you if you want to change the
number.
a Press Menu, 2, 3, 2.
Set Quick Dial
2.Speed Dial
b Use the dial pad to enter a three-digit
Speed Dial location number (001-200).
Press OK.
a Do one of the following:
„ To change the stored number,
press 1.
c Enter the number (up to 20 characters)
Press OK
„ To exit without making a change,
press 2.
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d To add One Touch or Speed Dial
#005:MIKE
1.Change 2.Exit
numbers follow the instructions below:
„ For One Touch numbers, press the
b Enter a new number or character.
Press OK.
One Touch keys one after the other.
„ For Speed Dial numbers, press
Search/Speed Dial, and then enter
the three-digit Speed Dial location.
c Press d or c to position the cursor
under the character you want to change,
and then press Clear/Back to delete it.
Repeat for each character you want to
delete.
The LCD will display your chosen
One Touch numbers with a l and
Speed Dial numbers with a # (for
example l006, #009).
Setting up groups for
broadcasting
e Press OK when you have finished
8
adding numbers.
If you often want to send the same fax
message to many fax numbers you can set
up a group.
f Do one of the following:
„ Enter the name using the dial pad
(up to 15 characters). Use the chart
on Entering text on page 150 to help
you enter letters.
Groups are stored on a One Touch key or a
Speed Dial number. Each group uses up a
One Touch key or a Speed Dial location. You
can then send the fax message to all the
numbers stored in a group just by pressing a
One Touch key or entering a Speed Dial
number, and then pressing Start.
Press OK.
8
„ Press OK to store the group without
a name.
g Do one of the following:
Before you can add numbers to a group, you
need to store them as One Touch or
Speed Dial numbers. You can have up to 8
small groups, or you can assign up to 207
numbers to one large group.
„ If you want to save a fax resolution
along with the number, Press a or b
to choose Std, Fine, S.Fineor
Photo.
Press OK.
a Press Menu, 2, 3, 3.
„ Press OK if you do not want to
Set Quick Dial
3.Setup Groups
change the default resolution.
h Do one of the following:
b Choose an empty location where you
want to store the group in one of the
following ways:
„ To store another group for
broadcasting, press OK. Go to b.
„ Press a One Touch key.
„ To finish storing groups for
broadcasting, press Stop/Exit.
„ Press Search/Speed Dial and then
enter the three-digit Speed Dial
location.
Press OK.
c Use the dial pad to enter a group
number (01 to 08).
Press OK.
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Dialing access codes and
credit card numbers
Tone or pulse (Canada only)
8
8
If you have a Pulse dialing service, but need
to send Tone signals (for example, for
telephone banking), follow the instructions
below. If you have Touch Tone service, you
You can combine more than one Quick Dial
number when you dial. This feature may be
useful if you need to dial an access code for
a cheaper rate from another long distance
carrier.
will not need this feature to send tone signals.
a Press Hook.
For example, you might have stored ‘555’ on
Speed Dial #003 and ‘7000’ on Speed Dial
#002. You can use them both to dial
b Press # on the machine’s control panel.
Any digits dialed after this will send tone
signals.
‘555-7000’ if you press the following keys:
When you hang up, the machine will
return to the Pulse dialing service.
Press Search/Speed Dial, 003. Press
Search/Speed Dial, 002 and Start.
Numbers can be added manually by entering
them on the dial pad:
Press Search/Speed Dial, 003, 7001 (on the
dial pad), and Start.
This would dial ‘555–7001’. You can also add
a pause by pressing the Redial/Pause key.
Pause
8
Press Redial/Pause to insert a 3.5-second
pause between numbers. You can press
Redial/Pause as many times as needed to
increase the length of the pause.
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Remote fax options
9
9
Remote fax options let you receive faxes
while you are away from the machine.
Note
If you choose Backup Print On, the
machine will also print the fax at your
machine so you will have a copy. This is a
safety feature in case if there is a power
failure before the fax is forwarded or a
problem at the receiving machine. The
MFC-7840W can store faxes to
You can use only one remote fax option at a
time.
Fax forwarding
9
The fax forwarding feature lets you
automatically forward your received faxes to
another machine.
approximately 4 days if there is a power
failure. The faxes stored in the
MFC-7440N memory will be deleted.
a Press Menu, 2, 5, 1.
Remote Fax Opt
1.Fwd/Page/Store
b Press a or b to choose Fax Forward.
Press OK.
The LCD will ask you to enter the fax
number you want your faxes to be
forwarded to.
9
c Enter the forwarding number using the
dial pad (up to 20 digits), using a
One Touch key or press
Search/Speed Dial and the three-digit
location.
Note
If you store a group on a One Touch key
or a Speed Dial location, the faxes will be
forwarded to several fax numbers.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose Onor Off.
Press OK.
Backup Print
On
e Press Stop/Exit.
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Paging
9
Fax storage
9
When Paging is chosen, your machine dials
the pager number you have programmed,
and then dials your Personal Identification
Number (PIN). This activates your pager so
you will know that you have a fax message in
the memory.
received faxes in the machine’s memory. You
can retrieve stored fax messages from a fax
machine at another location using the remote
retrieval commands, see Retrieving fax
messages on page 62. Your machine will
automatically print a copy of the stored fax.
a Press Menu, 2, 5, 1.
a Press Menu, 2, 5, 1
Remote Fax Opt
1.Fwd/Page/Store
Remote Fax Opt
1.Fwd/Page/Store
b Press a or b to choose Paging.
Press OK.
b Press a or b to choose Fax Storage.
Press OK.
c Enter your pager telephone number
followed by # # (up to 20 digits).
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Do not include the area code if it is the
same as that of your machine.
For example, press
1 8 0 0 5 5 5 1 2 3 4 # #.
d Do one of the following:
„ If your pager needs a PIN, enter the
PIN, press #, press Redial/Pause,
enter your fax number followed by
# #.
Press OK.
(For example, press:
1 2 3 4 5 # Redial/Pause 1 8 0 0 5 5
5 6 7 8 9 # #)
„ If you do not need a PIN, press OK.
e Press Stop/Exit.
Note
• You cannot change a Paging number or
PIN remotely.
• If you have set Paging, a backup copy will
automatically be printed at the machine.
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Remote fax options
PC fax receive
9
Note
• Before you can set up PC Fax Receive
you must install the MFL-Pro Suite
software on your PC. Make sure your PC
is connected and turned on. (For details
see PC-FAX Receiving in the Software
User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)
If you turn on the PC Fax Receive feature
your machine will store received faxes in
memory and send them to your PC
automatically. You can then use your PC to
view and store these faxes.
Even if you have turned off your PC (at night
or on the weekend, for example), your
machine will receive and store your faxes in
its memory. The LCD will show the number of
stored faxes received, for example:
PC Fax Msg:001
When you start your PC and the PC Fax
Receiving software runs, your machine
transfers your faxes to your PC automatically.
• If your machine has a problem and is
unable to print faxes in memory, you can
use this setting to transfer your faxes to a
PC. (For details, see Error and
maintenance messages on page 107.)
• If you choose Backup Print On, the
machine will also print the fax at your
machine so you will have a copy. This is a
safety feature in case if there is a power
failure before the fax is forwarded or a
problem at the receiving machine. The
MFC-7840W can store faxes to
approximately 4 days if there is a power
failure. The faxes stored in the
MFC-7440N memory will be deleted.
For PC fax receive to work you must have the
PC-FAX Receive software running on your
PC. (For details, see PC-FAX Receiving in
the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)
If you choose Backup Print On, the machine
will also print the fax.
• PC Fax Receive is not supported in Mac
OS. (See PC Fax receiving in the
Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)
a Press Menu, 2, 5, 1.
9
Remote Fax Opt
1.Fwd/Page/Store
b Press a or b to choose
PC Fax Receive.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose <USB>or your
computer name if the machine is
connected to a network.
Select ab or OK
<USB>
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose Onor Off.
Backup Print
Off
Press OK.
e Press Stop/Exit.
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The LCD will ask you the following message:
Changing remote fax
options
Backup Print
On
9
If received faxes are left in your machine’s
memory when you change to another remote
fax option, the LCD will ask you the following
message:
Backup Print
Off
Press a or b to choose Onor Off.
Press OK.
Press Stop/Exit.
Erase All Fax?
1.Yes 2.No
or
Note
If you choose Backup Print On, the
machine will also print the fax at your
machine so you will have a copy. This is a
safety feature in case if there is a power
failure before the fax is forwarded or a
problem at the receiving machine. The
MFC-7840W can store faxes to
Print All Fax?
1.Yes 2.No
„ If you press 1, faxes in the memory will be
erased or printed before the setting
changes. If a backup copy has already
been printed it will not be printed again.
approximately 4 days if there is a power
failure. The faxes stored in the MFC-
7440N memory will be deleted.
„ If you press 2, faxes in the memory will not
be erased or printed and the setting will be
unchanged.
If received faxes are left in the machine’s
memory when you change to
PC Fax Receivefrom another remote fax
option (Fax Forward, Pagingor
Fax Storage), the LCD will ask you the
following message:
Turning off remote fax
options
9
a Press Menu, 2, 5, 1.
Remote Fax Opt
1.Fwd/Page/Store
Send Fax to PC?
1.Yes 2.No
b Press a or b to choose Off.
Press OK.
„ If you press 1, faxes in the memory will be
sent to your PC before the setting
changes. Faxes in the memory will be sent
to your PC when the PC Fax Receive icon
is active on your PC. (See the Software
User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)
Note
The LCD will give you options if there are
received faxes still in your machine’s
memory. (See Changing remote fax
options on page 60.)
„ If you press 2, faxes in the memory will not
be erased or transferred to your PC and
the setting will be unchanged.
c Press Stop/Exit.
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Remote fax options
Using your remote access
code
Remote retrieval
9
9
The remote retrieval feature lets you retrieve
your stored fax messages when you are not
at the machine. You can call your machine
from any touch tone telephone or fax
machine, then use the Remote Access Code
to retrieve your messages.
a Dial your fax number from a telephone
or another fax machine using touch
tone.
b When your machine answers,
immediately enter your Remote Access
Code (3 digits followed by l).
Setting a remote access code
9
c The machine signals if it has received
The remote access code lets you access the
remote retrieval features when you are away
from your machine. Before you use the
remote access and retrieval features, you
have to set up your own code. The default
code is an inactive code: – – –l.
messages:
„ No beeps
No messages received.
„ 1 long beep
Fax message received.
a Press Menu, 2, 5, 2.
d The machine gives two short beeps to
tell you to enter a command (See
Remote fax commands on page 63).
The machine will hang up if you wait
longer than 30 seconds before entering
a command. If you enter an invalid
command the machine will beep three
times.
Remote Fax Opt
2.Remote Access
b Enter a three-digit code using the
numbers 0 – 9, l or #.
Press OK.
9
c Press Stop/Exit.
Note
e Press 9 0 to reset the machine when you
Do not use the same code used for your
Fax Receive Code (l51) or Telephone
Answer Code (#51). (See Changing the
remote codes on page 51.)
have finished.
f Hang up.
Note
If your machine is set to Manualmode,
you can still access the remote retrieval
features. Dial the fax number as normal
and let the machine ring. After 2 minutes
you will hear a long beep to tell you to
enter the remote access code. You will
then have 30 seconds to enter the code.
You can change your code at any time. If you
want to make your code inactive, press
Clear/Back and then OK in b to restore the
inactive setting – – –l.
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Retrieving fax messages
9
Changing the fax forwarding
number
9
a Dial your fax number from a telephone
or another fax machine using touch
tone.
You can change the default setting of your fax
forwarding number from another telephone or
fax machine using touch tone.
b When your machine answers,
immediately enter your remote access
code (3 digits followed by l). If you hear
one long beep, you have messages.
a Dial your fax number from a telephone
or another fax machine using touch
tone.
b When your machine answers, enter
your remote access code (3 digits
followed by l). If you hear one long
beep, you have messages.
c When you hear two short beeps, use the
dial pad to press 9 6 2.
d Wait for a long beep, and then use the
dial pad to enter the number of the
remote fax machine where you want
your fax messages sent to, followed by
## (up to 20 digits).
c When you hear two short beeps, use the
dial pad to press 9 5 4.
d Wait for a long beep, and then use the
dial pad to enter the new number of the
remote fax machine where you want
your fax messages forwarded followed
by ## (up to 20 digits).
e Hang up after you hear your machine
beep. Your machine will call the other
machine, which will then print your fax
messages.
e Press 9 0 to reset the machine when you
Note
have finished.
You can insert a pause in a fax number by
using the # key.
f Hang up after you hear your machine
beep.
Note
You can insert a pause in a fax number by
using the # key.
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Remote fax options
Remote fax commands
9
Follow the commands below to access features when you are away from the machine. When you
call the machine and enter your Remote Access Code (3 digits followed by l), the system will
give two short beeps and you must enter a remote command.
Remote commands
95 Change the fax forwarding,
Operation details
paging or fax storage settings
1 OFF
You can choose Offafter you have retrieved or erased all your
messages.
2 Fax forwarding
3 Paging
short beeps, you cannot make the change because something
has not been set up (for example, a fax forwarding or paging
number has not been registered). You can register your fax
forwarding number by entering 4. (See Changing the fax
number, fax forwarding will work.
4 Fax forwarding number
6 Fax storage
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Retrieve a fax
2 Retrieve all faxes
Enter the number of a remote fax machine to receive stored fax
messages. (See Retrieving fax messages on page 62.)
3 Erase faxes from the memory
If you hear one long beep, fax messages have been erased
from the memory.
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98
Check the receiving status
9
1 Fax
You can check whether your machine has received any faxes.
If yes, you will hear one long beep. If no, you will hear three
short beeps.
Change the receive mode
1 External TAD
2 Fax/Tel
If you hear one long beep, your change has been accepted.
3 Fax Only
90
Exit
Press 9 0 to exit remote retrieval. Wait for the long beep, then
replace the handset.
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Polling
10
10
Polling lets you set up your machine so other
people can receive faxes from you, but they
pay for the call. It also lets you call somebody
else’s fax machine and receive a fax from it,
so you pay for the call. The polling feature
needs to be set up on both machines for this
to work. Not all fax machines support polling.
To cancel all sequential polling receive jobs,
press Menu, 2, 7. (See Checking and
canceling waiting jobs on page 38.)
Polling receive
10
Polling receive lets you call another fax
machine to receive a fax.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
b Press Menu, 2, 1, 7.
.
Setup Receive
7.Polling RX
c Enter the fax number you are polling.
Press Start.
The LCD will show Dialing.
Sequential polling
10
Sequential polling lets you request
documents from several fax machines in one
operation. Afterwards, a Sequential Polling
Report will be printed.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
b Press Menu, 2, 1, 7.
.
c Specify the fax machines you want to
poll by using One Touch, Speed Dial,
Search, a Group or the dial pad. You
must press OK between each location.
d Press Start.
The machine polls each number or
Group number in turn for a document.
Press Stop/Exit while the machine is dialing
to cancel the polling process.
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Polling
Polled transmit
10
Note
The document will be stored and can be
you delete the fax from memory.
Polled transmit lets you set up your machine
to wait with a document so another fax
machine can call and retrieve it.
To delete the fax from memory, press
Menu, 2, 7. (See Checking and canceling
waiting jobs on page 38.)
Setup for polled transmit
10
a Make sure you are in Fax mode
.
b Load your document.
c Press Menu, 2, 2, 6.
Setup Send
6.Polled TX
d Press a or b to choose On(or Off).
Press OK.
e Press 2 to choose 2.Noif you do not
want to enter more settings when the
LCD asks you the following message:
Other Settings
1.Yes 2.No
f Press Start.
10
g If you are using the scanner glass, the
LCD will prompt you to choose one of
the options below:
Next Page?
1.Yes 2.No(send)
„ Press 1 to send another page.
Go to h.
„ Press 2 or Start to send the
document.
h Place the next page on the scanner
glass, press OK. Repeat g and h for
each additional page.
Your machine will automatically send
the fax.
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Printing reports
11
11
Fax journal
11
Fax reports
11
You can set the machine to print a fax journal
(activity report) at specific intervals (every 50
faxes, 6, 12 or 24 hours, 2 or 7 days). The
default setting is Every 50 Faxes, this
means that your machine will print the journal
when the machine has stored 50 jobs.
Some fax reports (transmission verification
and fax journal) can be printed automatically
and manually.
Transmission verification
report
11
If you set the interval to Off, you can still print
the report by following the steps on the next
page.
You can use the transmission report as proof
that you sent a fax. This report lists the time
and date of transmission and whether the
transmission was successful (shown as
“OK”). If you choose Onor On+Image, the
report will print for every fax you send.
a Press Menu, 2, 4, 2.
Report Setting
2.Journal Period
b Press a or b to choose an interval.
Press OK.
If you send a lot of faxes to the same place,
you may need more than the job numbers to
know which faxes you must send again.
Choosing On+Imageor Off+Imagewill print
a section of the fax’s first page on the report
to help you remember.
If you choose 7 days, you will be asked
to choose a day when you want the 7
day countdown to begin.
c Enter the time to begin printing, in
24 hour format.
When the verification report is turned Offor
to Off+Image, the report will only print if
there is a transmission error.
Press OK.
For example: enter 19:45 for 7:45 PM.
a Press Menu, 2, 4, 1.
d Press Stop/Exit.
Report Setting
1.Transmission
If you choose 6, 12, 24 hours, 2 or 7 days, the
machine will print the report at the selected
time and then erase all jobs from its memory.
If the machine’s memory becomes full with
200 jobs before the time you chose has
passed, the machine will print the journal
early and then erase all jobs from memory.
b Press a or b to choose On, On+Image,
Offor Off+Image.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
If you want an extra report before it is due to
print, you can print it manually without erasing
the jobs from memory.
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Printing reports
How to print a report
11
Reports
11
The following reports are available:
a Press Reports.
1 Transmission
b Do one of the following:
Displays the Transmission Verification
Report for your last outgoing 200 faxes
and prints the last report.
„ Press a or b to choose the report you
want.
Press OK.
2 Help List
„ Enter the number of the report you
Prints a list of commonly used functions to
help you program your machine.
want to print. For example, press 2 to
print the help list.
3 Tel Index List
c Press Stop/Exit.
Prints a list of names and numbers stored
in the One Touch and Speed Dial memory
in numerical or alphabetical order.
4 Fax Journal
Prints a list of information about your last
200 incoming and outgoing faxes. (TX:
transmit.) (RX: receive.)
5 User Settings
Print a list of your current settings.
6 Network Config
Lists your network settings.
11
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68
Making copies
12
12
Making multiple copies
12
How to copy
12
a Make sure you are in Copy mode
b Load your document.
.
Entering copy mode
12
Press
(Copy) to enter Copy mode.
c Use the dial pad to enter the number of
copies (up to 99).
d Press Start.
Note
To sort your copies, see Sorting copies
using the ADF on page 73.
1
2
3
4
5
Stack/Sort
Copy ratio and copy layout
Contrast
Stop copying
12
Quality
Number of copies
To stop copying, press Stop/Exit.
Making a single copy
12
a Make sure you are in Copy mode
.
b Load your document.
c Press Start.
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Making copies
To enlarge or reduce the next copy follow the
instructions below:
Copy options
(temporary settings)
12
When you want to quickly change the copy
a Make sure you are in Copy mode
b Load your document.
.
settings temporarily for the next copy, use the
temporary Copy keys. You can use different
combinations.
c Use the dial pad to enter the number of
copies (up to 99).
The machine returns to its default settings
one minute after copying, unless you have
set the Mode Timer to 30 seconds or less.
(See Mode timer on page 20.)
d Press Enlarge/Reduce.
e Do one of the following:
„ Press a or b to choose the
enlargement or reduction ratio you
want.
Enlarging or reducing the
image copied
Press OK.
12
„ Press a or b to choose
Custom(25-400%).
You can choose the following enlargement or
reduction ratios:
Press OK.
Use the dial pad to enter an
enlargement or reduction ratio from
25%to 400%. (For example, press
5 3 to enter 53%.)
Press
100%*
97% LTRiA4
94% A4iLTR
91% Full Page
85% LTRiEXE
83% LGLiA4
78% LGLiLTR
70% A4iA5
50%
Press OK.
f Press Start.
Note
Page Layout Options 2 in 1(P), 2 in 1(L), 4
in 1(P) or 4 in 1(L) are not available with
Enlarge/Reduce.
12
Custom(25-400%)
Auto
200%
141% A5iA4
104% EXEiLTR
* The factory setting is shown in Bold with an
asterisk.
Autosets the machine to calculate the
reduction ratio that best fits the size of paper.
Autois only available when using the ADF.
Custom(25-400%)allows you to enter a
ratio from 25%to 400%.
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Using the Options key
12
Use the Options key to quickly set the following copy settings temporarily for the next copy.
Press
Menu selections
Options
Page
Press a or b, then press OK
Press a or b, then press OK
OK
OK
Quality
Auto*
Text
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Photo
Stack*
Stack/Sort
73
74
(appears when the document Sort
is in the ADF)
Contrast
b-onnnn+a
b-nonnn+a
b-nnonn+a*
b-nnnon+a
b-nnnno+a
Page Layout
Off(1 in 1)*
2 in 1 (P)
2 in 1 (L)
4 in 1 (P)
4 in 1 (L)
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The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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Making copies
Improving copy quality
12
Sorting copies using the ADF
12
You can choose from a range of quality
settings. The default setting is Auto.
You can sort multiple copies. Pages will be
stacked in the order 1 2 3, 1 2 3, 1 2 3, and so
on.
„ Auto
Auto is the recommended mode for
ordinary printouts. Suitable for documents
that contain both text and photographs.
a Make sure you are in Copy mode
b Load your document in the ADF.
.
„ Text
c Use the dial pad to enter the number of
Suitable for documents containing only
text.
copies (up to 99).
d Press Options and a or b to choose
Stack/Sort.
„ Photo
Suitable for copying photographs.
Press OK.
To temporarily change the quality setting,
follow the steps below:
e Press a or b to choose Sort.
Press OK.
a Make sure you are in Copy mode
b Load your document.
.
f Press Start.
c Use the numeric keys to enter the
number of copies (up to 99).
d Press Options.
Press a or b to choose Quality.
Press OK.
e Press a or b to choose Auto, Textor
Photo.
Press OK.
12
f Press Start.
To change the default setting, follow the
steps below:
a Press Menu, 3, 1.
Copy
1.Quality
b Press a or b to choose the copy
quality.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
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Adjusting contrast
12
Making N in 1 copies
(page layout)
12
Contrast
12
You can reduce the amount of paper used
when copying by using the N in 1 copy
feature. This allows you to copy two or four
pages onto one page, which lets you save
paper.
Adjust the contrast to help an image look
sharper and more vivid.
To temporarily change the contrast setting,
follow the steps below:
Important
12
a Make sure you are in Copy mode
b Load your document.
.
„ Please make sure the paper size is set to
Letter, A4, Legalor Folio.
„ (P) means Portrait and (L) means
c Use the dial pad to enter the number of
Landscape.
copies (up to 99).
„ You cannot use the Enlarge/Reduce
d Press Options.
Press a or b to choose Contrast.
Press OK.
setting with the N in 1 feature.
a Make sure you are in Copy mode
b Load your document.
.
e Press a or b to increase or decrease
the contrast.
Press OK.
c Use the dial pad to enter the number of
copies (up to 99).
f Press Start.
To change the default setting follow the steps
below:
d Press Options.
e Press a or b to choose Page Layout.
Press OK.
a Press Menu, 3, 2.
Copy
2.Contrast
f Press a or b to choose 2 in 1 (P),
2 in 1 (L), 4 in 1 (P),
4 in 1 (L)or Off(1 in 1).
Press OK.
b Press a or b to increase or decrease
the contrast.
Press OK.
If you placed the document in the ADF,
the machine scans the pages and starts
printing.
c Press Stop/Exit.
If you are using the scanner glass, go
to h.
h After the machine scans the page,
press 1 to scan the next page.
Next Page?
1.Yes 2.No
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i Place the next page on the scanner
„ 4 in 1 (P)
„ 4 in 1 (L)
glass.
Press OK.
Repeat h and i for each page of the
layout.
j After all the pages have been scanned,
press 2 in h to finish.
If you are copying from the ADF:
12
Insert your document face up in the direction
shown below:
Out of memory
message
12
„ 2 in 1 (P)
If the memory becomes full while you are
making copies, the LCD message will guide
you through the next step.
„ 2 in 1 (L)
If you get an Out of Memorymessage
while scanning a subsequent page, you will
have the option to press Start to copy the
pages scanned so far, or to press Stop/Exit
to cancel the operation.
„ 4 in 1 (P)
„ 4 in 1 (L)
following:
on page 43.)
„ You can turn off Fax Storage. (See
Turning off remote fax options
on page 60.)
If you are copying from the scanner
glass:
Note
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When you get an Out of Memory
message, you may be able to make
copies if you first print incoming faxes in
the memory to restore the memory to
100%.
Insert your document face down in the
direction shown below:
„ 2 in 1 (P)
„ 2 in 1 (L)
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Software and Network features
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The User’s Guide on the CD-ROM includes
the Software User’s Guide and Network
User’s Guide for features available when
connected to a computer (for example,
printing and scanning). These guides have
easy to use links that, when clicked, will take
you directly to a particular section.
How to read HTML
User’s Guide
13
This is a quick reference for using the HTML
User’s Guide.
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You can find information on these features:
„ Printing
„ Scanning
Note
If you have not installed the software, see
Chapter 1.
®
„ ControlCenter3 (for Windows )
®
„ ControlCenter2 (for Macintosh )
a From the Start menu, point to Brother,
MFC-XXXX from the programs group,
then click User’s Guides in HTML
format.
„ Remote Setup
„ Faxing from your computer
„ Network Faxing
„ Network Printing
„ Network Scanning
b Click on the manual you want
(SOFTWARE USER’S GUIDE or
NETWORK USER’S GUIDE) from the
top menu.
(MFC-7840W only)
Note
See Accessing the Software User’s Guide
and Network User’s Guide on page 2.
c Click the heading you would like to view
from the list at the left of the window.
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For Macintosh®
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®
a Make sure your Macintosh is turned
on. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive.
b Double-click the Documentation icon.
c Double-click your language folder, and
then double-click the top page file.
d Click on the manual you want
(SOFTWARE USER’S GUIDE or
NETWORK USER’S GUIDE) in the top
menu, and then click the heading you
would like to read from the list at the left
of the window.
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A
A
Choosing a location
A
Place your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks. Put the machine
near a telephone wall jack and a standard, grounded AC power outlet. Choose a location where
the temperature remains between 50° F and 90.5° F (10° C and 32.5° C) and the humidity is
between 20% to 80% (without condensation).
CAUTION
Avoid placing your machine in a high-traffic area.
DO NOT place the machine near heaters, air conditioners, refrigerators, water, chemicals or
devices that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields.
DO NOT expose the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, open flames, salty or corrosive
gasses, moisture, or dust.
DO NOT connect your machine to an AC power outlet controlled by wall switches or automatic
timers.
Disruption of power can wipe out information in the machine’s memory.
DO NOT connect your machine to an AC power outlet 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 non-Brother cordless
telephones.
DO NOT put objects on top of the machine.
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To use the machine safely
A
Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any
maintenance. If you do not follow these safety instructions, there is a possibility of a fire, electrical
shock, burn or suffocation.
WARNING
machine. Before you clean the inside of the
machine, make sure you have unplugged the
telephone line cord first and then the power cord
from the AC power outlet (See Routine
maintenance on page 118.)
DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of
spray, or an organic solvent/liquid that contains
alcohol or ammonia to clean the inside or outside
of the machine. Refer to Routine maintenance
on page 118 for how to clean the machine.
DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Doing
this might cause an electrical shock.
Always make sure the plug is fully inserted.
After you have just used the machine, some
internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot.
When you open the front or back cover of the
machine, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown
in the illustration.
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To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your
hands on the edge of the machine under the
document cover or scanner cover as shown in the
illustrations.
To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your
fingers in the areas shown in the illustrations.
DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner to clean up scattered toner. Doing this might cause the toner
dust to ignite inside the vacuum cleaner, potentially starting a fire. Please carefully clean the
toner dust with a dry, lint-free cloth and dispose of it according to local regulations.
When you move the machine, grasp the side hand holds that are under the scanner.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Never touch telephone wires or
terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has been unplugged at the wall
jack. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall
jack in a wet location.
This product must be installed near an AC power outlet that is easily accessible. In case of
an emergency, you must disconnect the power cord from the AC power outlet to shut off the
power completely.
Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your machine and drum unit. To avoid the danger
of suffocation, keep these bags away from babies and children.
To reduce the risk of shock or fire, use only a No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line
cord.
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CAUTION
Lightning and power surges can damage this product! We recommend that you use a quality
surge protection device on the AC power line and on the telephone line, or unplug the cords
during a lightning storm.
Note
The fuser unit is marked with a Caution label. Please DO NOT remove or damage the label.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to people, including the following:
1 DO NOT use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,
washing machine, or in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
2 Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric
shock from lightning.
3 DO NOT use this product to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
4 Use only the power cord provided with the machine.
5 DO NOT dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible
special disposal instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Important information
A
Standard telephone and FCC notices
A
These notices are in effect on models sold and used in the United States only.
When programming emergency numbers or making test calls to emergency numbers:
„ Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call before hanging
up.
„ Perform these activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the
ACTA. On the backside of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a
product identifier in the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided
to the telephone company.
You may safely connect this equipment to the telephone line by means of a standard modular jack,
USOC RJ11C.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network
must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A
compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be
connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. (See installation instructions for
details.)
The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line.
Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an
incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be
certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs,
contact the local telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this
product is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.The digits
represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 06 is a REN of 0.6). For earlier
products, the REN is separately shown on the label.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in
advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice is not
practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be
advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures
provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted
service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact
Brother Customer Service. (See Brother numbers on page i.) If the equipment is causing harm to
the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment
until the problem is resolved.
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility
commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information.
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installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about
what will disable alarm equipment, call your telephone company or a qualified installer.
If you are not able to solve a problem with your machine, call Brother Customer Service. (See
Brother numbers on page i.)
WARNING
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.
This machine has been certified to comply with FCC standards, which are applied to the USA
only. A grounded plug should be plugged into a grounded AC power outlet after checking the
rating of the local power supply for the machine to operate properly and safely.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only)
Responsible Party:
Brother International Corporation
100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA
TEL: (908) 704-1700
declares, that the products
Product Name: MFC-7440N and MFC-7840W
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
A
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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„ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
„ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
„ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
„ Call the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
„ This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Important
A
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Important—about the interface cable
A
A shielded interface cable should be used to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital
device.
Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only)
A
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES–003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB–003 du Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of this device.
Disconnect device
A
This product must be installed near an AC power outlet that is easily accessible. In case of
emergencies, you must disconnect the power cord from the AC power outlet to shut off power
completely.
LAN connection
A
CAUTION
DO NOT connect this product to a LAN connection that is subject to over-voltages.
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International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement
A
®
The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR Program is to promote the development and
popularization of energy-efficient office equipment.
®
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product meets
®
the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Laser safety
A
This equipment is certified as a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825-1+A2: 2001 under
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard
according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the
equipment does not produce hazardous laser radiation.
Since radiation emitted inside the equipment is completely confined within protective housings
and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user
operation.
FDA regulations
A
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented regulations for laser products
manufactured on and after August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the
United States. The following label on the back of the machine indicates compliance with the FDA
regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States.
Manufactured:
BROTHER Industries (Vietnam) LTD.
Phuc Dien Industrial Zone Cam Phuc Commune, Cam giang Dist Hai Duong Province, Vietnam.
This product complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant
to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.
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WARNING
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this
manual may result in hazardous invisible radiation exposure.
Internal laser radiation
Max. Radiation Power: 10 mW
Wave Length: 780 – 800 nm
Laser Class: Class 3B
Important safety instructions
A
1 Read all of these instructions.
2 Save them for later reference.
3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
4 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning inside of the machine. DO NOT use
liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5 DO NOT place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious damage to the product.
6 Slots and openings in the cabinet at 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 over a radiator
or heater. This product should never be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation
is provided.
7 This product should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the
rating label. DO NOT connect it to a DC power source or inverter. If you are not sure, contact
a qualified electrician.
8 This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounded plug. This plug will only fit into a grounded
power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, call
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. DO NOT defeat the purpose of the grounded
plug.
9 Use only the power cord supplied with this machine.
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.
Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the AC power outlet does not exceed
15 amperes (US only).
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12 The power cord, including extensions, should be no longer than 16.5 feet (5 meters).
DO NOT share the same power circuit with other high powered appliances, such as an air
conditioner, copier, shredder, and so on. If you cannot avoid using the printer with these
appliances, we recommend that you use a voltage transformer or a high-frequency noise filter.
Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable.
13 DO NOT place anything in front of the machine that will block received faxes. DO NOT place
anything in the path of received faxes.
14 Wait until pages have exited the machine before picking them up.
15 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. DO NOT attempt to service this product yourself because
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points and other risks and
may void your warranty. Refer all servicing to a Brother Authorized Service Center. For the
location of your nearest Brother Authorized Service Center, please call:
In USA: 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437)
In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER
16 Unplug this product from the AC power outlet and refer all servicing to Brother Authorized
Service Personnel under the following conditions:
„ 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.
17 To protect your product against power surges, we recommend the use of a power protection
device (Surge Protector).
18 To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to people, note the following:
„ DO NOT use this product near appliances that use water, a swimming pool or in a wet
basement.
„ DO NOT use the machine during an electrical storm (there is the remote possibility of an
electrical shock). If you have connected a telephone DO NOT use it to report a gas leak in
the vicinity of the leak.
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Trademarks
A
The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International Corporation.
Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and other countries.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
Macintosh and TrueType are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
PostScript is a registered trademark and PostScript 3 is a trademark of Adobe Systems
Incorporated.
Nuance, the Nuance logo, PaperPort and ScanSoft are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Nuance Communications, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.
Presto! PageManager is a registered trademark of NewSoft Technology Corporation.
BROADCOM, SecureEasySetup and the SecureEasySetup logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Broadcom Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
AOSS is a trademark of Buffalo Inc.
Wi-Fi, WPA and WPA2 are registered trademarks and Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a trademark of
Wi-Fi Alliance.
Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun
Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License
Agreement specific to its proprietary programs.
All other brand and product names mentioned in this User’s Guide are registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
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maintenance
B
B
Troubleshooting
B
IMPORTANT
For technical help, you must call the country where you bought the machine. Calls must be
made from within that country.
If you are having difficulty with your machine
B
If you think there is a problem, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. You can
solve most problems by yourself.
If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and
troubleshooting tips.
Printing or receiving faxes
Difficulties
Suggestions
„ Condensed print
„ Horizontal streaks
Usually this is caused by a poor telephone connection. If your copy looks good,
line. Ask the other party to send the fax again.
„ Top and bottom sentences are
cut off
„ Missing lines
Poor print quality
See Improving the print quality on page 100.
Vertical black lines when receiving The corona wire for printing may be dirty. Clean the corona wire. (See Cleaning
the corona wire on page 122.)
The sender’s scanner may be dirty. Ask the sender to make a copy to see if the
If the problem continues, call Brother Customer Service at 1-877-BROTHER
(1-877-276-8437) (in USA) or 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada).
Received faxes appear as split or
blank pages.
If the received faxes are divided and printed on two pages or if you get an extra
blank page, your paper size setting may not be correct for the paper you are using.
(See Paper size on page 20.)
Turn on auto reduction. (See Printing a reduced incoming fax on page 43.)
B
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Telephone line or connections
Difficulties
Suggestions
Dialing does not work.
Check for a dial tone.
Change Tone/Pulsesetting. (See the Quick Setup Guide.) (Canada only)
Check all line cord connections.
Send a manual fax by pressing Hook or by lifting the handset of an external
telephone and dialing the number. Wait to hear fax receiving tones before
pressing Start.
The machine does not answer
when called.
Make sure the machine is in the correct receive mode for your setup. (See
Receiving a fax on page 39.) Check for a dial tone. If possible, call your machine
to hear it answer. If there is still no answer, check the telephone line cord
connection. If you do not hear ringing when you call your machine, ask your
telephone company to check the line.
Sending faxes
Difficulties
Suggestions
Poor sending quality.
Try changing your resolution to Fineor S.Fine. Make a copy to check your
machine’s scanner operation. If the copy quality is not good, clean the scanner.
Transmission Verification Report
says ‘RESULT:NG’.
If you are sending a PC Fax message and get ‘RESULT:NG’ on the Transmission
Verification Report, your machine may be out of memory. To free up extra
memory, you can turn off fax storage (see Turning off remote fax options
on page 60), print fax messages in memory (see Printing a fax from the memory
on page 43) or cancel a delayed fax or polling job (see Checking and canceling
check your telephone line.
line, try changing the Compatibility setting to Basic(for VoIP)(For
MFC-7840W, Normalor Basic(for VoIP)). (See Telephone line interference
on page 106.)
Vertical black lines when sending. Black vertical lines on faxes you send are typically caused by dirt or correction fluid
on the glass strip. (See Cleaning the scanner glass on page 119.)
Handling incoming calls
Difficulties
Suggestions
The machine ‘Hears’ a voice as a
CNG Tone.
If Easy Receive is set to on, your machine is more sensitive to sounds. It may
mistakenly interpret certain voices or music on the line as a fax machine calling
and respond with fax receiving tones. Deactivate the machine by pressing
Stop/Exit. Try avoiding this problem by turning Easy Receive to off. (See Easy
receive on page 42.)
Sending a Fax Call to the machine. If you answered on an external or extension telephone, press your Fax Receive
Code [default setting is (l 51)]. When your machine answers, hang up.
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Handling incoming calls (continued)
Difficulties
Suggestions
Custom features on a single line.
If you have Call Waiting, Call Waiting/Caller ID, Caller ID, RingMaster, Voice Mail,
an answering machine, an alarm system or other custom feature on a single
telephone line with your machine, it may create a problem sending or receiving
faxes.
For Example: If you subscribe to Call Waiting or some other custom service and
its signal comes through the line while your machine is sending or receiving a fax,
the signal can temporarily interrupt or disrupt the faxes. Brother’s ECM feature
should help overcome this problem. This condition is related to the telephone
system industry and is common to all devices that send and receive information
on a single, shared line with custom features. If avoiding a slight interruption is
crucial to your business, a separate line with no custom features is recommended.
Menu access difficulties
Difficulties
Suggestions
The machine beeps when you try to If the Fax key is not illuminated, press it to turn on Fax mode. The Setup Receive
access the Setup Receive and
Setup Send menus.
setting (Menu, 2, 1) and Setup Send setting (Menu, 2, 2) are available only when
the machine is in Fax mode.
Copy quality difficulties
Difficulties
Suggestions
Vertical black line appears in
copies.
Black vertical lines on copies are typically caused by dirt or correction fluid on the
glass strip, or one of the corona wires for printing is dirty. (See Cleaning the
scanner glass on page 119 and Cleaning the corona wire on page 122.)
Printing difficulties
Difficulties
Suggestions
No printout.
„ Check that the machine is plugged in and the power switch is turned on.
„ Check that the toner cartridge and drum unit are installed properly. (See
Replacing the drum unit on page 130.)
„ Check the interface cable connection on both the machine and your computer.
(See the Quick Setup Guide.)
„ Check that the correct printer driver has been installed and chosen.
„ Check to see if the LCD is showing an error message. (See Error and
maintenance messages on page 107.)
„ Check that machine is online:
(For Windows Vista®)
Click the Start button, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then
Printers. Right-click Brother MFC-XXXX Printer. Make sure that Use
Printer Offline is unchecked.
B
®
®
(For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003)
Click the Start button and choose Printers and Faxes. Right-click Brother
MFC-XXXX Printer. Make sure that Use Printer Offline is unchecked.
®
(For Windows 2000)
Click the Start button and choose Settings and then Printers. Right-click
Brother MFC-XXXX Printer. Make sure that Use Printer Offline is
unchecked.
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Printing difficulties (continued)
Difficulties
Suggestions
The machine prints unexpectedly
or it prints garbage.
„ Pull out the paper tray and wait until the machine stops printing. Then turn off
the machine’s power switch and disconnect from the power for several
minutes. (The MFC-7840W can be turned off for approximately 4 days without
losing faxes stored in the memory.)
„ Check the settings in your application to make sure it is set up to work with
your machine.
The machine prints the first couple
of pages correctly, then some
pages have text missing.
„ Check the settings in your application to make sure that it is set up to work with
your machine.
„ Your computer is not recognizing the machine’s input buffer’s full signal. Make
sure that you connected the interface cable correctly. (See the Quick Setup
Guide.)
The headers or footers appear
There is an unprintable area on the top and bottom of the page. Adjust the top and
when the document displays on the bottom margins in your document to allow for this.
screen but they do not show up
when it is printed.
Scanning difficulties
Difficulties
Suggestions
TWAIN errors appear while
scanning.
Make sure that the Brother TWAIN driver is chosen as the primary source. In
PaperPort™ 11SE, click File, Scan or Get Photo and choose the Brother
TWAIN driver.
OCR does not work
Try increasing the scanning resolution.
Network scanning does not work.
See Network difficulties on page 97.
Software difficulties
Difficulties
Suggestions
Cannot install software or print.
Run the Repair MFL-Pro Suite program on the CD-ROM. This program will repair
and reinstall the software.
Cannot perform ‘2 in 1’ or ‘4 in 1’
printing.
Check that the paper size setting in the application and in the printer driver are the
same.
The machine does not print from
Adobe Illustrator.
Try to reduce the print resolution. (See Advanced tab in the Software User’s Guide
on the CD-ROM.)
Paper handling difficulties
Difficulties
Suggestions
The machine does not load paper.
„ If there is no paper, load a new stack of paper into the paper tray.
The LCD shows No Paperor a
Paper Jam message.
you should straighten it. Sometimes it is helpful to remove the paper, turn the
stack over and put it back into the paper tray.
„ Reduce the amount of paper in the paper tray, and then try again.
„ If the LCD shows Paper Jam message and you still have a problem, see
Paper jams on page 114.
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Paper handling difficulties (continued)
Difficulties
Suggestions
How do I print on envelopes?
You can load envelopes from the manual feed slot. Your application must be set
up to print the envelope size you are using. This is usually done in the Page Setup
more information.)
Which paper can I use?
You can use plain paper, recycled paper, transparency and labels that are made
for laser machines. (For details, see Acceptable paper and other print media
on page 14.)
There is a paper jam.
(See Paper jams on page 114.)
Print quality difficulties
Difficulties
Suggestions
Printed pages are curled.
„ Low quality thin or thick paper or not printing on the recommended side of the
paper could cause this problem. Try turning over the stack of paper in the
„ Make sure that you choose the Paper Type that suits the print media type you
are using. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 14.)
Printed pages are smeared.
Printouts are too light.
The Paper Type setting may be incorrect for the type of print media you are using,
paper and other print media on page 14 and Basic tab in the Software User’s
Guide on the CD-ROM.)
„ If this problem occurs when making copies or printing received faxes, turn
Toner Save mode to off in the machine menu settings. (See Toner save
on page 22.)
„ Set Toner Save mode to off in the Advanced tab in the printer driver. (See
Advanced tab in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)
Network difficulties
Difficulties
Suggestions
Cannot print over a wired Network. If you are having Network problems see the Network User's Guide on the CD-
ROM for more information.
Make sure your machine is powered on and is on-line and in the Ready state.
Print the Network Configuration list to see your current Network settings. (See
How to print a report on page 67.) Reconnect the LAN cable to the hub to verify
that the cable and network connections are good. If possible, try connecting the
machine to a different port on your hub using a different cable. If the connections
are good, the lower LED of the back panel of the machine will be green.
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Network difficulties (continued)
Difficulties
Suggestions
(For Windows® only) The firewall setting on your PC may be rejecting the
necessary network connection. Follow the instructions below to configure your
firewall. If you are using a personal firewall software, see the User’s Guide for
your software or contact the software manufacturer.
The network scanning feature
does not work.
The network PC Fax Receive
feature does not work.
For Windows® XP SP2 users:
The network printing feature does
not work.
a
Click the Start button, Control Panel, Network and Internet
Connections and then Windows Firewall. Make sure that Windows
Firewall on the General tab is set to On.
b
Click the Advanced tab and Settings... button of the Network
Connection Settings.
c
d
Click the Add button.
To add port 54925 for network scanning, enter the information below:
1. In Description of service: Enter any description, for example “Brother
Scanner”.
2. In Name or IP address (for example 192.168.0.12) of the computer
hosting this service on your network: Enter “Localhost”.
3. In External Port number for this service: Enter “54925”
4. In Internal Port number for this service: Enter “54925”.
5. Make sure UDP is chosen.
6. Click OK.
e
f
Click the Add button.
To add port 54926 for network PC Fax, enter the information below:
1. In Description of service: Enter any description, for example “Brother
PC Fax”.
2. In Name or IP address (for example 192.168.0.12) of the computer
hosting this service on your network: Enter “Localhost”.
3. In External Port number for this service: Enter “54926”.
4. In Internal Port number for this service: Enter “54926”
5. Make sure UDP is chosen.
6. Click OK.
g
h
If you still have trouble with your network connection, click the Add button.
To add port 137 for network scanning, network printing and network PC
Fax receiving, enter the information below:
1. In Description of service: - Enter any description, for example “Brother
PC Fax receiving”
2. In Name or IP address (for example 192.168.0.12) of the computer
hosting this service on your network: Enter “Localhost”.
3. In External Port number for this service: Enter “137”.
4. In Internal Port number for this service: Enter “137”.
5. Make sure UDP is chosen.
6. Click OK.
i
Make sure if the new setting is added and is checked, and then click OK.
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Network difficulties (continued)
Difficulties
Suggestions
For Windows Vista® users:
The network scanning feature
does not work.
a
b
Click the Start button, Control Panel, Network and Internet, Windows
Firewall and click Change settings.
The network PC Fax Receive
feature does not work.
The network printing feature does
not work.
When the User Account Control screen appears, do the following.
„ Users who have administrator rights: Click Continue.
(continued)
„ For users who do not have administrator rights: Enter the
administrator password and click OK.
c
d
e
f
Make sure that Windows Firewall on the General tab is set to On.
Click the Exceptions tab.
Click the Add port... button.
To add port 54925 for network scanning, enter the information below:
1. In Name: Enter any description. (for example “Brother Scanner”)
2. In Port number: Enter “54925”.
3. Make sure UDP is chosen. Then click OK.
g
h
Click the Add port... button.
To add port 54926 for Network PC Fax, enter the information below:
1. In Name: Enter any description. (for example “Brother PC Fax”)
2. In Port number: Enter “54926”.
3. Make sure UDP is chosen. Then click OK.
i
j
Make sure that the new setting is added and is checked, and then click
Apply.
If you still have trouble with your network connection such as network
scanning or printing, check File and Printer Sharing box in the
Exceptions tab and then click Apply.
For Windows® users: The firewall setting on your PC may be rejecting the
necessary network connection. For details, see the instruction above.
Your computer cannot find your
machine.
For Macintosh® users: Re-select your machine in the Device Selector
application located in
Macintosh HD/Library/Printers/Brother/Utilities/DeviceSelector or from the
Model pop-up menu of ControlCenter2.
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Improving the print quality
B
Examples of poor print
quality
Recommendation
White lines across the page
surfaced paper or thick print media can cause the problem. (See
Acceptable paper and other print media on page 14.)
„ Make sure that you choose the appropriate media type in the printer
driver or in the machine’s Paper Type menu setting. (See Acceptable
paper and other print media on page 14 and Basic tab in the Software
ABCDEFGH
abcdefghijk
A B C D
abcde
0 1 2 3 4
„ The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See
Replacing the drum unit on page 130.)
„ Wipe the laser scanner windows with a soft cloth. (See Cleaning the
ABCDEFGH
abcdefghijk
„ Make sure that a torn sheet of paper is not inside the machine
A B C D
abcde
0 1 2 3 4
„ The toner cartridge may be damaged. Put in a new toner cartridge.
„ The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See
Replacing the drum unit on page 130.)
White lines down the page
„ Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. (See
Acceptable paper and other print media on page 14.)
machine’s Paper Type menu setting or use thinner paper than you
are currently using. (See Paper type on page 20 and Basic tab in the
„ Check the machine’s environment. Conditions such as high humidity
Hollow print
„ The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See
Replacing the drum unit on page 130.)
„ Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. (See
Acceptable paper and other print media on page 14.)
ABCDEFGH
abcdefghijk
„ Check the machine’s environment. Conditions such as high
temperatures and high humidity can increase the amount of
A B C D
abcde
0 1 2 3 4
„ The toner cartridge may be damaged. Put in a new toner cartridge.
(See Replacing a toner cartridge on page 126.)
„ The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See
Replacing the drum unit on page 130.)
Gray background
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Examples of poor print
quality
Recommendation
„ Make sure that the paper or other print media is loaded properly in the
paper tray and that the guides are not too tight or too loose against
the paper stack.
ABCDEFGH
abcdefghijk
A B C D
abcde
0 1 2 3 4
on page 8.)
„ If you are using the manual feed slot, see Loading paper in the
manual feed slot on page 10.
Page skewed
„ Check the paper type and quality. (See Acceptable paper and other
print media on page 14.)
surfaced paper or thick paper may cause the problem. (See
Acceptable paper and other print media on page 14.)
or in the machine’s Paper Type menu setting. (See Acceptable paper
and other print media on page 14 and Basic tab in the Software
User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)
Replacing the drum unit on page 130.)
Ghost
„ Check the paper type and quality. (See Acceptable paper and other
print media on page 14.)
B DEFGH
abc efghijk
„ Make sure that paper is loaded properly. (See Loading paper in the
paper tray on page 8.)
A C D
bcde
1 3 4
„ Turn over the stack of paper in the tray or rotate the paper 180° in the
input tray.
Wrinkles or creases
„ Choose Improve Toner Fixing mode in the printer driver. (See
®
®
Device Options (For Windows ) or Print Settings (For Macintosh ) in
ABCDEFGH
abcdefghijk
the software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)
If you print only a few pages, change the printer driver setting in
A B C D
abcde
0 1 2 3 4
Media Type to a thin setting.
B
Poor fixing
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Examples of poor print
quality
Recommendation
„ Check the paper type and quality. High temperatures and high
humidity will cause paper to curl.
„ If you do not use the machine often, the paper may have been in the
paper tray too long. Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray.
Also, fan the paper stack and then rotate the paper 180° in the paper
tray.
Curled or wavy
multiple copies on page 70.) If the problem is not solved, the drum
unit may have glue from a label stuck on the OPC drum surface.
Clean the drum unit. (See Cleaning the drum unit on page 123.)
2.95 in.
(75 mm)
2.95 in.
(75 mm)
„ The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum. (See Replacing
the drum unit on page 130.)
White Spots on black text
and graphics at 2.95 in.
(75 mm) intervals
2.95 in.
(75 mm)
2.95 in.
(75 mm)
Black Spots at 2.95 in.
(75 mm) intervals
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Examples of poor print
quality
Recommendation
location on page 82.)
ABCDEFGH
abcdefghijk
„ If the whole page is too light, Toner Save mode may be on. Turn off
on page 22 or Advanced tab in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-
ROM.)
A B C D
abcde
0 1 2 3 4
„ Clean the scanner window and the corona wire of the drum unit. (See
Cleaning the laser scanner window on page 120 and Cleaning the
Faint
„ The toner cartridge may be damaged. Put in a new toner cartridge.
(See Replacing a toner cartridge on page 126.)
„ The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See
Replacing the drum unit on page 130.)
„ Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. Rough-
surfaced paper may cause the problem. (See Acceptable paper and
ABCDEFGH
abcdefghijk
„ Clean the corona wire and the drum unit. (See Cleaning the corona
wire on page 122 and Cleaning the drum unit on page 123.)
A B C D
abcde
0 1 2 3 4
„ The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See
„ The fuser unit may be contaminated. Call Brother Customer Service.
Toner specks
„ Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by sliding the green tab.
Be sure to return the green tab to the home position (a). (See
Cleaning the corona wire on page 122.)
„ The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See
Replacing the drum unit on page 130.)
„ The fuser unit may be contaminated. Call Brother Customer Service.
All black
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Examples of poor print
quality
Recommendation
„ Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. (See
Acceptable paper and other print media on page 14.)
ABCDEFGH
abcdefghijk
„ If you use label sheets for laser machines, the glue from the sheets
may sometimes stick to the OPC drum surface. Clean the drum unit.
(See Cleaning the drum unit on page 123.)
A B C D
abcde
0 1 2 3 4
„ Do not use paper that has clips or staples because they will scratch
„ If the unpacked drum unit is in direct sunlight or room light, the unit
Black toner marks across the
page
„ The toner cartridge may be damaged. Put in a new toner cartridge.
„ The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See
Replacing the drum unit on page 130.)
„ Clean the laser scanner window and the corona wire inside the drum
unit. (See Cleaning the laser scanner window on page 120 and
Cleaning the corona wire on page 122.)
ABCDEFGH
abcdefghijk
„ The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See
Replacing the drum unit on page 130.)
A B C D
abcde
0 1 2 3 4
Line across the page
„ Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by sliding the green tab.
Be sure to return the green tab to the home position (a). (See
ABCDEFGH
abcdefghijk
„ The toner cartridge may be damaged. Put in a new toner cartridge.
(See Replacing a toner cartridge on page 126.)
A B C D
abcde
0 1 2 3 4
„ The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See
Replacing the drum unit on page 130.)
„ The fuser unit may be smudged. Call Brother Customer Service at
1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) (in USA) or 1-877-BROTHER (in
Canada).
Black lines down the page
Printed pages have toner
stains down the page
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Examples of poor print
quality
Recommendation
„ Choose Reduce Paper Curl mode in the printer driver when you do
not use our recommended paper. (See Device Options (For
®
®
Windows ) or Print Settings (For Macintosh ) in the Software User's
Guide on the CD-ROM.)
„ Turn the paper over in the paper tray, and print again. (Excluding
Letterhead paper)
„ Lift up the output tray support flap.
Curled
„ Replace the paper in the paper tray with paper from a freshly opened
ream.
„ Make sure you are using paper that is recommended for your
machine. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 14.)
Setting dial tone detection
B
Setting the dial tone to Detectionwill
shorten the dial tone detect pause.
a (USA) Press Menu, 0, 4.
(Canada) Press Menu, 0, 5.
Initial Setup
4.Dial Tone
b Press a or b to choose Detectionor
No Detection.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
B
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Telephone line interference
B
If you are having difficulty sending or
receiving a fax due to possible interference
on the telephone line, we recommend that
you adjust the Equalization for compatibility
to reduce the modem speed for fax
operations.
a Press Menu, 2, 0, 1.
Miscellaneous
1.Compatibility
b Press a or b to choose
Basic(for VoIP)or Normalor
High(MFC-7840W).
„ Basic(for VoIP)cuts the
modem speed to 9600 bps. and
turns the error correction mode
(ECM) off.
For a standard telephone line: If you
regularly experience interference on
your standard telephone line try this
setting.
If you are using VoIP: VoIP service
providers offer fax support using
various standards. If you regularly
experience fax transmission errors
try this setting.
„ Normalsets the modem speed at
14400 bps.
„ Highsets the modem speed at
33600 bps. (MFC-7840W only)
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Note
When you change the compatibility to
Basic(for VoIP), the ECM feature is
not available.
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Error and maintenance messages
B
As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur and consumable items may need to be
replaced. If this happens, your machine identifies the error or required routine maintenance and
shows the appropriate message. The most common error and maintenance messages are shown
below.
You can correct most errors and routine maintenance by yourself. If you need more help, the
Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.
Error Message
Cause
Action
Cartridge Error
The toner cartridge is not
installed properly.
Pull out the drum unit, take out the toner
cartridge that is indicated on the LCD, and
put it back into the drum unit again.
Drum End Soon
The drum unit is near the end of Use the drum unit until you have a print
its life.
quality problem; then replace the drum unit
with a new one.
(See Replacing the drum unit on page 130.)
Size mismatch
Comm.Error
The paper in the tray is not the
correct size.
Load the correct size of paper in the tray and
set the “Paper Size” (Menu, 1, 3 (See Paper
size in Chapter 3)).
Poor telephone line quality
caused a communication error.
Send the fax again or connect the machine
to another telephone line. If the problem
continues, call the telephone company and
ask them to check your telephone line.
Connection Fail
You tried to poll a fax machine
that is not in Polled Waiting mode.
Check the other fax machine’s polling setup.
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Error Message
Cause
Action
Cooling Down
The temperature of the drum unit Make sure that you can hear the fan in the
Wait for a while or toner cartridge is too hot. The machine spinning and that the exhaust outlet
machine will pause its current
print job and go into cooling down
mode. During the cooling down
mode, you will hear the cooling
fan running while the LCD shows
Cooling Down, and
is not blocked by something.
If the fan is spinning, remove any obstacles
that surround the exhaust outlet, and then
leave the machine turned on but do not use
If the fan is not spinning do one of the
following:
Wait for a while.
(MFC-7440N only)
See Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal
report on page 111 before disconnecting the
machine so you will not lose any important
messages.
Then, disconnect the machine from the
power for several minutes and then
reconnect it.
(MFC-7840W only)
several minutes, then reconnect it. (The
machine can be turned off for approximately
4 days without losing faxes stored in the
memory. See Transferring your faxes or Fax
Journal report on page 111.
Cover is Open
Cover is Open
Cover is Open
The front cover is not closed
completely.
Close the front cover of the machine.
Close the fuser cover of the machine.
Make sure paper is not jammed inside the
The fuser cover is not closed
completely.
The fuser cover is not closed
completely or paper was jammed back of the machine, and then close the
in the back of the machine when fuser cover and press Start.
you turned on the power.
Disconnected
Document Jam
The other person or other
person’s fax machine stopped the
call.
The document was not inserted
or fed properly, or the document the automatic document feeder (ADF)
scanned from the ADF was too
long.
on page 18.
DR Mode in Use
Drum Error
Ring mode. You cannot change
the Receive Mode from Manual to
another mode.
distinctive ring on page 46.)
The corona wire on the drum unit Clean the corona wire on the drum unit. (See
needs to be cleaned.
Cleaning the corona wire on page 122.)
The drum unit has reached the
end of its life.
Replace the drum unit. (See Replacing the
drum unit on page 130.)
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Error Message
Cause
Action
Fuser Error
The temperature of fuser unit
does not rise at a specified
Turn the power switch off, wait a few
seconds, and then turn it on again. Leave the
temperature within specified time. machine for 15 minutes with the power on.
The MFC-7840W can be turned off for
The fuser unit is too hot.
approximately 4 days without losing faxes
Init Unable XX
The machine has a mechanical
problem.
Do one of the following:
„ (MFC-7440N only)
See Transferring your faxes or Fax
Journal report on page 111 before
disconnecting the machine so you will
not lose any important messages.
Then, disconnect the machine from the
power for several minutes and then
reconnect it.
„ (MFC-7840W only)
(The machine can be turned off for
approximately 4 days without losing
faxes stored in the memory. See
report on page 111.)
Jam Rear
Jam Inside
Jam Tray
No Paper
of the machine.
The paper is jammed inside the
machine.
(See Paper jams on page 114.)
The paper is jammed in the paper (See Paper jams on page 114.)
tray of the machine.
The machine is out of paper or
paper is not properly loaded in the
paper tray.
Do one of the following:
„ Refill the paper in the paper tray, and
then press Start.
„ Remove the paper and load it again, and
then press Start.
No Response/Busy
Not Registered
answer or is busy.
You tried to access a One Touch
or Speed Dial number that is not
programmed.
Set up the One Touch or Speed Dial
number.
(See Storing one touch dial numbers
on page 53 and Storing speed dial numbers
on page 54.)
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Error Message
Cause
Action
Out of Memory
The machine’s memory is full.
Fax sending or copy operation in
progress
Do one of the following:
„ Press Start to send or copy the scanned
pages.
operations in progress finish, and then try
again.
„ Clear the data from the memory. (See
Out of memory message on page 38 or
page 75.)
Print operation in process
Do one of the following:
„ Reduce print resolution. (See Advanced
tab in the Software User’s Guide on the
CD-ROM.)
Print Unable XX
The machine has a mechanical
problem.
Do one of the following:
„ (MFC-7440N only)
See Transferring your faxes or Fax
Journal report on page 111 before
disconnecting the machine so you will
not lose any important messages.
Then, disconnect the machine from the
power for several minutes and then
reconnect it.
„ (MFC-7840W only)
(The machine can be turned off for
approximately 4 days without losing
faxes stored in the memory. See
Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal
report on page 111.)
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Error Message
Cause
Action
Scan Unable XX
The machine has a mechanical
problem.
Do one of the following:
„ (MFC-7440N only)
See Transferring your faxes or Fax
Journal report on page 111 before
disconnecting the machine so you will
not lose any important messages.
Then, disconnect the machine from the
power for several minutes and then
reconnect it.
„ (MFC-7840W only)
(The machine can be turned off for
approximately 4 days without losing
faxes stored in the memory. See
Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal
report on page 111.)
Toner Life End
The drum unit and toner cartridge Do one of the following:
assembly may have been
„ Re-install the toner cartridge and drum
installed improperly, or the toner
cartridge is used up and printing
is not possible.
unit assembly.
„ Replace the empty toner cartridge with a
new one. (See Replacing a toner
cartridge on page 126.)
Toner Low
If the LCD shows Toner Low,
you can still print; however, the
machine is telling you that the
toner cartridge is near the end of
its life and the toner will soon run
out.
Order a new toner cartridge now.
You can also transfer the Fax Journal report
to see if there are any faxes you need to
transfer. (See Transferring Fax Journal report
to another fax machine on page 112.)
Transferring your faxes or
Fax Journal report
B
If the LCD shows:
„ Init Unable XX
Note
If there is an error message on the
machine’s LCD, after the faxes have been
transferred, disconnect the machine from
the power source for several minutes, and
then reconnect it.
We recommend transferring your faxes to
another fax machine or to your PC. (See
Transferring faxes to another fax machine
on page 112 or Transferring faxes to your PC
on page 112.)
B
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machine
Transferring Fax Journal report to
another fax machine
B
B
If you have not set up your Station ID, you
cannot enter fax transfer mode. (See Setting
your station ID in the Quick Setup Guide.)
If you have not set up your Station ID, you
cannot enter fax transfer mode. (SeeSetting
your station ID in the Quick Setup Guide.)
a Press Menu, 9, 0, 1.
a Press Menu, 9, 0, 2.
b Do one of the following:
b Enter the fax number to which Fax
Journal report will be forwarded.
„ If the LCD shows No Data, there
are no faxes left in the machine’s
memory.
c Press Start.
Press Stop/Exit.
„ Enter the fax number to which faxes
will be forwarded.
c Press Start.
Transferring faxes to your PC
B
You can transfer the faxes from your
machine’s memory to your PC.
a Make sure that you have installed
MFL-Pro Suite on your PC, and then
turn on PC-Fax Receiving on the PC.
(For details about PC Fax Receive, see
User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)
b Make sure that you have set
PC Fax Receiveon the machine.
(See PC fax receive on page 59.)
If faxes are in the machine’s memory
when you set up PC Fax Receive, the
LCD will ask if you want to transfer the
faxes to your PC.
c Do one of the following:
„ To transfer all faxes to your PC,
press 1. You will be asked if you want
a backup print.
„ To exit and leave the faxes in the
memory, press 2.
d Press Stop/Exit.
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Document is jammed under the
document cover
Document jams
B
B
If the document is jammed, follow the steps
below.
a Take out any paper from the ADF that is
not jammed.
Note
b Lift the document cover.
After removing a jammed document,
check that no paper scraps are left in the
machine that could cause another jam.
c Pull the jammed document out to the
right.
Document is jammed in the top of the
ADF unit
B
a Take out any paper from the ADF that is
not jammed.
b Open the ADF cover.
c Pull the jammed document out to the
left.
d Close the document cover.
e Press Stop/Exit.
Document is jammed at the output
tray
B
a Pull the jammed document out to the
right.
d Close the ADF cover.
e Press Stop/Exit.
B
b Press Stop/Exit.
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Paper jams
B
To clear paper jams, please follow the steps
in this section.
Note
• Please confirm that you have installed
both a toner cartridge and a drum unit in
the machine. If you have not installed a
drum unit or have installed the drum unit
improperly, then this may cause a paper
jam in your Brother machine.
CAUTION
• If the error message remains, open and
close the front cover and fuser cover firmly
to reset the machine.
To prevent damage to the machine caused
by static electricity, DO NOT touch the
electrodes shown in the illustration.
WARNING
HOT SURFACE
After you have just used the machine, some
internal parts of the machine will be
extremely hot. When you open the front or
back cover (back output tray) of the
machine, DO NOT touch the shaded parts
shown in the illustration. If you do this, you
may get burned.
Paper is jammed inside the machine
B
a Open the front cover.
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b Slowly take out the drum unit and toner
cartridge assembly. The jammed paper
will be pulled out with the toner cartridge
and drum unit assembly.
e If you could not pull the jammed paper
out of the output tray opening as shown
in the step c, take the paper tray
completely out of the machine.
CAUTION
We recommend that you place the drum
unit and toner cartridge assembly on a
clean, flat surface with a sheet of
disposable paper or cloth underneath it in
case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
f Pull the jammed paper out of the paper
tray opening.
c If you can not remove the drum unit and
toner cartridge assembly easily, do not
use extra force. Instead, lift the scanner
cover.
g Put the drum unit and toner cartridge
assembly back in the machine.
Use both hands to carefully pull the
jammed paper up and out of the output
tray opening.
B
h Put the paper tray back in the machine.
i Close the front cover.
d Close the scanner cover.
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d Pull the tabs (1) toward you to open the
Paper is jammed at the back of the
machine
fuser cover (2).
B
a Open the front cover.
2
1
e Pull the jammed paper out of the fuser
b Slowly take out the drum unit and toner
unit.
cartridge assembly.
f Close the back cover (back output tray).
CAUTION
g Put the drum unit and toner cartridge
We recommend that you place the drum
unit and toner cartridge assembly on a
clean, flat surface with a sheet of
assembly back in the machine.
disposable paper or cloth underneath it in
case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
c Open the back cover (back output tray).
h Close the front cover.
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c Push down the green lock lever and take
Paper is jammed inside the drum unit
and toner cartridge assembly
the toner cartridge out of the drum unit.
B
a Open the front cover.
b Slowly take out the drum unit and toner
CAUTION
cartridge assembly.
Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner
scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or
wash it off with cold water at once.
To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT
touch the shaded parts shown in the
illustrations below.
CAUTION
We recommend that you place the drum
unit and toner cartridge assembly on a
clean, flat surface with a sheet of
disposable paper or cloth underneath it in
case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
d Clear the jammed paper if there is any
B
inside the drum unit.
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e Put the toner cartridge back into the
drum unit until you hear it lock into place.
If you put it in properly, the green lock
lever will lift automatically.
Routine maintenance
B
WARNING
Use neutral detergents.
DO NOT use cleaning materials that
spray, or any type of flammable substance
to clean the outside or inside of the
machine. Doing this may cause a fire or
electrical shock. For more infomation see
Important safety instructions on page 90
f Put the drum unit and toner cartridge
assembly back in the machine.
CAUTION
The drum unit contains toner, so handle it
carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or
clothes, wipe or wash it off with cold water
at once.
Cleaning the outside of the
machine
B
g Close the front cover.
a Turn off the machine’s power switch.
Unplug the telephone line cord first,
disconnect all cables, and then unplug
the power cord from the AC power
outlet.
b Pull the paper tray completely out of the
machine.
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c Wipe the outside of the machine with a
Cleaning the scanner glass
B
soft cloth to remove dust.
a Turn off the machine’s power switch.
Unplug the telephone line cord first,
disconnect all cables and then unplug
the power cord from the AC power
outlet.
b Lift the document cover (1).
Clean the white plastic surface (2) and
scanner glass (3) underneath it with a
soft lint-free cloth moistened with water.
1
2
d Remove anything that is stuck inside the
paper tray.
3
e Wipe the inside and the outside of the
paper tray with a soft cloth to remove
dust.
c In the ADF unit, clean the white bar (1)
and the scanner glass strip (2)
underneath it with a soft lint-free cloth
moistened with water.
1
f Re-load the paper and put the paper tray
firmly back in the machine.
g Plug the machine’s power cord back into
the AC power outlet first, and reconnect
all cables and telephone line cord. Turn
on the machine’s power switch.
2
B
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d Plug the machine’s power cord back into
the AC power outlet first, and reconnect
all cables and telephone line cord. Turn
on the machine’s power switch.
b Open the front cover and slowly take out
the drum unit and toner cartridge
assembly.
Note
In addition to cleaning the scanner glass
and glass strip with a soft lint-free cloth
moistened with water, run your finger tip
over the glass to see if you can feel
anything on it. If you feel dirt or debris,
clean the glass again concentrating on
that area. You may need to repeat the
cleaning process three or four times. To
test, make a copy after each cleaning.
Cleaning the laser scanner
window
B
WARNING
DO NOT use isopropyl alcohol to clean the
laser scanner window.
WARNING
HOT SURFACE
CAUTION
After you have just used the machine, some
internal parts of the machine will be
extremely hot. When you open the front or
back cover (back output tray) of the
machine, DO NOT touch the shaded parts
shown in the illustration. If you do this, you
may get burned.
DO NOT touch the laser scanner window
with your fingers.
a Before you clean the inside of the
machine, turn off the machine’s power
switch.
Unplug the telephone line cord first, and
then unplug the power cord from the AC
power outlet.
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c Wipe the laser scanner window by
wiping it with a clean soft, dry lint-free
cloth.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the machine caused
by static electricity, DO NOT touch the
electrodes shown in the illustration.
d Put the drum unit and toner cartridge
assembly back in the machine.
We recommend that you place the drum
unit on a clean, flat surface with a sheet of
disposable paper or cloth underneath it in
case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
e Close the front cover.
f Plug the machine’s power cord back into
the AC power outlet first, and then plug
in the telephone line cord.
Turn on the machine’s power switch.
B
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Cleaning the corona wire
B
To prevent damage to the machine caused
by static electricity, DO NOT touch the
electrodes shown in the illustration.
If you have print quality problems, clean the
corona wire as follows:
a Turn off the machine’s power switch.
Unplug the telephone line cord first,
disconnect all cables, and then unplug
the power cord from the AC power
outlet.
b Open the front cover.
d Clean the corona wire inside the drum
unit by gently sliding the green tab from
right to left and left to right several times.
c Slowly take out the drum unit and toner
1
cartridge assembly.
CAUTION
Be sure to return the green tab to the home
position (a) (1). If you do not, printed pages
may have a vertical stripe.
e Put the drum unit and toner cartridge
assembly back in the machine.
CAUTION
We recommend that you place the drum
unit and toner cartridge assembly on a
clean, flat surface with a sheet of
disposable paper or cloth underneath it in
case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner
scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or
wash it off with cold water at once.
f Close the front cover.
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g Plug the machine’s power cord back into
the AC power outlet first, and then
reconnect all cables and telephone line
cord. Turn on the machine’s power
switch.
Cleaning the drum unit
B
If you have print quality problems, clean the
drum unit as follows.
a Turn off the machine’s power switch.
Unplug the telephone line cord first, and
then unplug the power cord from the AC
power outlet.
CAUTION
To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT
touch the shaded parts shown in the
illustrations below.
b Open the front cover.
c Slowly take out the drum unit and toner
cartridge assembly.
CAUTION
We recommend that you put the drum unit
and toner cartridge assembly on a clean,
flat surface with a sheet of disposable
paper or cloth underneath it in case you
accidentally spill or scatter toner.
B
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e Put the print sample in front of the drum
unit, and find the exact position of the
poor print.
To prevent damage to the machine caused
by static electricity, DO NOT touch the
electrodes shown in the illustration.
f Turn the drum unit gear by hand while
looking at the surface of the OPC
drum (1).
d Push down the green lock lever and take
1
the toner cartridge out of the drum unit.
CAUTION
Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner
scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or
wash it off with cold water at once.
g When you have found the mark on the
drum that matches the print sample,
wipe the surface of the OPC drum with a
dry cotton swab until the dust or glue on
the surface comes off.
To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT
touch the shaded parts shown in the
illustrations below.
CAUTION
The drum is photosensitive so DO NOT
touch it with your fingers.
DO NOT clean the surface of the
photosensitive drum with a sharp object.
DO NOT use a scrubbing or wiping motion
because this might damage the drum.
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h Put the toner cartridge back into the
drum unit until you hear it lock into place.
If you put the cartridge in properly, the
green lock lever will lift automatically.
i Put the drum unit and toner cartridge
assembly back in the machine.
j Close the front cover.
k Plug the machine’s power cord back into
the AC power outlet first, and then
reconnect all cables and telephone line
cord. Turn on the machine’s power
switch.
B
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Replacing the consumable items
B
You will need to replace the consumable items when the machine indicates that the life of the
consumable is over.
Toner cartridge
Drum unit
Order No. TN-330, TN-360
Order No. DR-360
Note
consumable items to the Brother collection program. If you choose not to return your used
consumable, please discard the used consumable according to local regulations, keeping it
separate from domestic waste. If you have questions, call your local waste disposal office. Be
sure to reseal the consumable items tightly so that the material inside does not spill.
• We recommend placing used consumable items on a sheet of paper to prevent accidentally
spilling or scattering the material inside.
• If you use paper that is not a direct equivalent for the recommended paper, the life of
consumable items and machine parts may be reduced.
Replacing a toner cartridge
B
Note
It is a good idea to keep a new toner
cartridge ready for use when you see the
Toner Lowwarning.
The High Yield toner cartridges can print
1
approximately 2,600 pages and the
Standard toner cartridges can print
1
approximately 1,500 pages . Actual page
count will vary depending on your average
type of document (i.e., standard letter,
detailed graphics).
The machine is supplied with the Starter
toner cartridge that will need to be replaced
1
after approximately 1,000 pages . When a
toner cartridge is running low, the LCD shows
Toner Low.
1
Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance
with ISO/IEC 19752.
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b Slowly take out the drum unit and toner
WARNING
cartridge assembly.
HOT SURFACE
After you have just used the machine, some
internal parts of the machine will be
extremely hot. When you open the front or
back cover (back output tray) of the
machine, DO NOT touch the shaded parts
shown in the illustration. If you do this, you
may get burned.
CAUTION
We recommend that you put the drum unit
and toner cartridge assembly on a clean,
flat surface with a sheet of disposable
paper or cloth underneath it in case you
accidentally spill or scatter toner.
To prevent damage to the machine caused
by static electricity, DO NOT touch the
electrodes shown in the illustration.
a Open the front cover.
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c Push down the green lock lever and take
the used toner cartridge out of the drum
unit.
Brother strongly recommends that you DO
NOT refill the toner cartridge provided with
your machine. We also strongly
WARNING
recommend that you continue to use only
Genuine Brother Brand replacement toner
cartridge. Use or attempted use of
DO NOT put a toner cartridge into a fire. It
could explode, resulting in injuries.
potentially incompatible toner and/or
cartridge in the Brother machine may cause
damage to the machine and/or may result
in unsatisfactory print quality. Our warranty
coverage does not apply to any problem
that is caused by the use of unauthorized
third party toner and/or cartridge. To protect
your investment and obtain premium
performance from the Brother machine, we
strongly recommend the use of Genuine
Brother Supplies.
CAUTION
Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner
scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or
wash it off with cold water at once.
To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT
touch the shaded parts shown in the
illustrations.
Wait to unpack the new toner cartridge until
immediately before you put it in the
machine. If a toner cartridge is left
unpacked for a long time, the toner life will
be shortened.
Note
Be sure to seal up the used toner cartridge
tightly in a suitable bag so that toner
powder does not spill out of the cartridge.
d Unpack the new toner cartridge. Hold
the cartridge level with both hands and
gently rock it from side to side five or six
times to spread the toner evenly inside
the cartridge.
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e Pull off the protective cover.
CAUTION
Be sure to return the green tab to the home
position (a) (1). If you do not, printed pages
may have a vertical stripe.
h Put the drum unit and toner cartridge
f Put the new toner cartridge firmly into
the drum unit until you hear it lock into
place. If you put it in properly, the lock
lever will lift automatically.
assembly back in the machine.
i Close the front cover.
CAUTION
DO NOT turn off the machine’s power
switch or open the front cover until the LCD
returns to the standby state.
CAUTION
Make sure that you put in the toner
cartridge properly or it may separate from
the drum unit.
g Clean the corona wire of the drum unit
by gently sliding the green tab from right
to left and left to right several times.
B
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Replacing the drum unit
B
WARNING
The machine uses a drum unit to create print
images on paper. If the LCD shows
HOT SURFACE
Drum End Soon, the drum unit is near the
end of its life and it is time to buy a new one.
Even if the LCD shows Drum End Soon,
you may be able to continue printing without
having to replace the drum unit for a while.
However, if there is a noticeable deterioration
Drum End Soonappears), then the drum
unit should be replaced. You should clean the
machine when you replace the drum unit.
(See Cleaning the laser scanner window
on page 120.)
After you have just used the machine, some
internal parts of the machine will be
extremely hot. When you open the front or
back cover (back output tray) of the
machine, DO NOT touch the shaded parts
shown in the illustration. If you do this, you
may get burned.
CAUTION
While removing the drum unit, handle it
carefully because it may contain toner. If
toner scatters on your hands or clothes,
wipe or wash it off with cold water at once.
Note
The drum unit is a consumable item, and
it is necessary to replace it periodically.
actual drum life, such as temperature,
humidity, type of paper and how much
toner you use for the number of pages per
print job. The estimated drum life is
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approximately 12,000 pages . The actual
a Open the front cover.
number of pages your drum will print may
be significantly less than this estimate.
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.
1
Drum yield is approximate, and may vary by type of
use.
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b Slowly take out the drum unit and toner
cartridge assembly.
Wait to unpack a new drum unit until
immediately before you put it in the
machine. Exposure to direct sunlight or
room light may damage the drum unit.
CAUTION
We recommend that you put the drum unit
and toner cartridge assembly on a clean,
flat surface with a sheet of disposable
paper or cloth underneath it in case you
accidentally spill or scatter toner.
Note
Be sure to seal up the used drum unit
tightly in a bag so that toner powder does
not spill out of the unit.
d Unpack the new drum unit.
To prevent damage to the machine caused
by static electricity, DO NOT touch the
electrodes shown in the illustration.
e Put the toner cartridge firmly into the
new drum unit until you hear it lock into
place. If you put the cartridge in
properly, the green lock lever will lift
automatically.
c Pushdownthegreenlockleverandtake
the toner cartridge out of the drum unit.
CAUTION
To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT
touch the shaded parts shown in the
illustrations.
CAUTION
Make sure that you put in the toner
cartridge properly or it may separate from
the drum unit.
B
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f Clean the corona wire of the drum unit
by gently sliding the green tab from right
to left and left to right several times.
Machine information
B
Checking the serial number
B
You can see the machine’s serial number on
the LCD.
a (For MFC-7440N) Press Menu, 5, 1.
(For MFC-7840W) Press Menu, 6, 1.
1
Machine Info.
1.Serial No.
CAUTION
b Press Stop/Exit.
Be sure to return the green tab to the home
position (a) (1). If you do not, printed pages
may have a vertical stripe.
Checking the page counters
B
You can see the machine’s page counters for
copies, printed pages, reports and lists, faxes
or a summary total.
g Put the new drum unit and toner
cartridge assembly in the machine.
a (For MFC-7440N) Press Menu, 5, 2.
(For MFC-7840W) Press Menu, 6, 2.
Machine Info.
2.Page Counter
b Press a or b to choose Total, Copy,
Printor Fax/List.
You can see the machine’s page count.
c Press Stop/Exit.
h Press Clear/Back.
To confirm you are installing a new
drum, press 1.
i When the LCD shows Accepted, close
the front cover.
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Checking the Drum life
B
Packing and shipping
the machine
B
You can see the machine’s drum life on the
LCD.
CAUTION
a (For MFC-7440N) Press Menu, 5, 3.
(For MFC-7840W) Press Menu, 6, 3.
If you pack the machine soon after turning
off the power make sure the machine has
cooled down completely.
Machine Info.
3.Drum Life
b Press OK.
You can see the remaining percentage
of drum life.
When you transport the machine, use the
packing materials that came with your
machine. If you do not pack the machine
properly, you could void your warranty. The
machine should be adequately insured with
the carrier.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Note
The drum life check will be accurate only if
you have reset the drum counter when
you installed a new drum unit. It will not be
accurate if you have reset the drum
counter during the life of a used drum.
a Turn off the machine’s power switch.
b Unplug the machine from the telephone
wall jack.
c Unplug all the cables and AC power
cord from the machine.
d Open the front cover.
e Remove the drum unit and toner
cartridge assembly. Leave the toner
cartridge installed in the drum unit.
f Place the drum unit and toner cartridge
assembly into the plastic bag and seal
the bag.
g Close the front cover.
h Wrap the machine in the plastic bag and
place it in the original carton with the
original packing material.
B
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i Pack the drum unit and toner cartridge
assembly, AC cord and printed
materials in the original carton as shown
below:
Note
If you are returning your machine to
Brother as part of the Exchange Service,
pack only the machine. Keep all separate
parts and printed materials to use with
your “Exchange” machine.
j Close the carton and tape it shut.
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Menu and features
C
C
C
On-screen
programming
Menu keys
C
C
Menu
Your machine has been designed to be easy
to use. The LCD provides on-screen
programming using the menu keys.
We have created step by step on-screen
instructions to help you program your
machine. Simply follow the steps as they
guide you through the menu selections and
programming options.
Clear/Back
OK
Search/Speed Dial
Access the menu.
Menu table
C
Go to the next menu level.
Accept an option.
You can program your machine by using the
Menu table on page 137. These pages list
the menu selections and options.
Exit the menu by pressing
repeatedly.
Press Menu followed by the menu numbers
to program your machine.
Go back to the previous
menu level.
For example, to set Beepervolume to Low:
a Press Menu, 1, 4, 2.
Scroll through the current
menu level.
b Press a or b to choose Low.
c Press OK.
Go back to the previous
menu level or forward to the
next menu level.
Memory storage
C
Exit the menu.
Your menu settings are stored permanently,
and in the event of a power failure will not be
lost. Temporary settings (for example,
Contrast, Overseas Mode) will be lost. Your
machine can store the date and time for
approximately 2 hours (MFC-7440N) or
approximately 4 days (MFC-7840W).
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How to access the menu
mode
C
a Press Menu.
b Choose an option.
„ Press 1 for General Setup menu.
„ Press 2 for Fax menu.
„ Press 3 for Copy menu.
„ (MFC-7440N only)
Press 4 for LAN menu.
Press 5 for Machine Info. menu.
„ (MFC-7840W only)
Press 4 for Printer menu.
Press 5 for LAN menu.
Press 6 for Machine info. menu.
1
„ Press 9 for Service menu.
„ Press 0 for Initial Setup.
1
This will appear only when the LCD shows an
error message.
You can also scroll through each menu
level by pressing a or b for the direction
you want.
c Press OK when the option you want
appears on the LCD.
The LCD will then show the next menu
level.
d Press a or b to scroll to your next menu
selection.
e Press OK.
When you have finished setting an
option, the LCD will show Accepted.
f Press Stop/Exit to exit Menu mode.
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Menu and features
Menu table
C
C
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Choose & OK
Choose & OK
to accept
to exit
Main Menu
Submenu
Menu Selections
Options
0 Sec
Descriptions
Page
20
1.General 1.Mode Timer
Setup
—
Sets the time to return to
Fax mode and the time
the machine will change
from individual user to
public user when using
Secure Function Lock.
30 Secs
1 Min
27
2 Mins*
5 Mins
Off
2.Paper Type
—
Thin
Sets the type of paper in
the paper tray.
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Plain*
Thick
Thicker
Transparency
Recycled Paper
A4
3.Paper Size
—
Sets the size of the paper
in the paper tray.
20
Letter*
Legal
Executive
A5
A6
B5
B6
Folio
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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Main Menu
Submenu
Menu Selections
Options
Off
Descriptions
Page
21
1.General 4.Volume
Setup
(continued)
1.Ring
Adjusts the ring volume.
Low
Med*
High
Off
2.Beeper
3.Speaker
—
Adjusts the volume level
of the beeper.
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Low
Med*
High
Off
Adjusts the speaker
volume.
Low
Med*
High
On
5.Auto Daylight
Changes for Daylight
Savings Time
automatically.
Off*
6.Ecology
1.Toner Save
2.Sleep Time
—
On
Increases the page yield
of the toner cartridge.
22
22
22
Off*
(00-99)
05Min*
Conserves power.
7.LCD Contrast
b -nnnno+ a
b -nnnon+ a
b -nnonn+ a*
b -nonnn+ a
b -onnnn+ a
—
Adjusts the contrast of the
LCD.
8.Security
1.TX Lock
(MFC-7440N only)
Prohibits most operations
except receiving faxes.
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1.Function Lock
(MFC-7840W only)
—
Can restrict selected
machine operation for up
to 10 individual users and
all other non-authorized
Public users.
2.Setting Lock
—
Stops unauthorized users
from changing the
machine’s current
settings.
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2.Fax
1.Setup Receive 1.Ring Delay
00
01
02
03
04*
Sets the number of rings
before the machine
answers in Fax Only or
Fax/Tel mode.
(In Fax mode
only)
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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Menu and features
Main Menu
Submenu
Menu Selections
Options
Descriptions
Page
41
2.Fax
(continued)
1.Setup Receive 2.F/T Ring Time 20 Secs*
(continued)
Sets the pseudo/double-
ring time in Fax/Tel mode.
30 Secs
40 Secs
70 Secs
3.Easy Receive On*
Receives fax messages
without pressing Start.
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Off
4.Remote Codes On* (l51, #51)
Off
Allows you to answer all
calls at an extension or
external telephone and
use codes to turn the
machine on or off. You
can personalize these
codes.
5.Auto Reduction On*
Off
Cuts the size of incoming
faxes.
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6.Print Density b -nnnno+ a
b -nnnon+ a
Makes printouts darker or
lighter.
b -nnonn+ a*
b -nonnn+ a
b -onnnn+ a
7.Polling RX
—
Sets up your machine to
poll another fax machine.
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8.Fax Rx Stamp On
Off*
Prints the received time
and date on the top of the
received faxes.
2.Setup Send 1.Contrast
Auto*
Light
Dark
Changes the lightness or
darkness of faxes you
send.
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2.Fax Resolution Standard*
Sets the default resolution
for outgoing faxes.
Fine
S.Fine
Photo
3.Delayed Fax
4.Batch TX
—
Sets the time of day in 24
hour format that the
delayed faxes will be sent.
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On
Combines delayed faxes
going to the same fax
number at the same time
of day into one
Off*
transmission.
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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Main Menu
2.Fax
Submenu
Menu Selections
Options
Descriptions
Page
36
2.Setup Send 5.Real Time TX Next Fax:On
Sends a fax without using
the memory.
(continued)
(continued)
Next Fax:Off
On
Off*
On
6.Polled TX
Sets up your machine with
a document to be
retrieved by another fax
machine.
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Off*
7.Coverpg Setup Next Fax:On
Automatically sends a
cover page you have
programmed.
Next Fax:Off
On
Off*
Print Sample
8.Coverpage Msg
—
Sets up your own
comments for the fax
cover page.
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9.Overseas Mode On
Off*
If you are having difficulty
sending faxes overseas,
set this to on.
3.Set Quick
Dial
1.One Touch Dial
—
Stores up to 8 One Touch
Dial numbers, so you can
dial by pressing one key
(and Start).
2.Speed Dial
—
—
Stores up to 200
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Speed Dial numbers, so
you can dial by pressing
only a few keys (and
Start).
3.Setup Groups
Sets up to 8 Group
numbers for
Broadcasting.
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4.Report Setting 1.Transmission On
On+Image
Sets initial setup for
Transmission Verification
Report.
Off*
Off+Image
2.Journal Period Off
Sets the interval for
automatic printing of the
Fax Journal.
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Every 50 Faxes*
Every 6 Hours
Every 12 Hours
Every 24 Hours
Every 2 Days
Every 7 Days
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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Menu and features
Main Menu
2.Fax
Submenu
Menu Selections
Options
Descriptions
Page
57
5.Remote Fax 1.Fwd/Page/Store Off*
Opt
Sets the machine to
forward fax messages, to
call your pager, to store
incoming faxes in the
memory (so you can
retrieve them while you
are away from your
machine), orto sendfaxes
to your PC.
C
(continued)
Fax Forward
Paging
Fax Storage
PC Fax Receive
(Backup Print)
If you choose
Fax Forward or PC Fax
Receive, you can turn on
the safety feature Backup
Print.
2.Remote Access ---l
Sets your own code for
Remote Retrieval.
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3.Print Fax
—
Prints incoming faxes
stored in the memory.
6.Dial Restrict. 1.Dial Pad
Off*
You can set the machine
to restrict dialing when
using the dial pad.
Enter # twice
On
2.One Touch Dial Off*
You can set the machine
to restrict the dialing of
One Touch numbers.
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Enter # twice
On
3.Speed Dial
Off*
You can set the machine
to restrict the dialing of
Speed Dial numbers.
Enter # twice
On
7.Remaining
Jobs
—
—
You can check which jobs
are in the memory and lets
you cancel scheduled
jobs.
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High1
(MFC-7840W only)
0.Miscellaneous 1.Compatibility
Adjusts the equalization
for transmission
difficulties.
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Normal*
VoIP service providers
offer fax support using
various standards. If you
regularly experience fax
transmission errors,
choose
Basic(for VoIP)
1
Factory setting
for MFC-7840W
Basic(for VoIP).
2.Distinctive
Off*
Uses the telephone
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company’s Distinctive
Ring subscriber service to
register the ring pattern
with the machine.
Set
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
141
Main Menu
Submenu
Menu Selections
Options
Descriptions
Page
46
2.Fax
(continued)
0.Miscellaneous 3.Caller ID
(continued)
Display#
Print Report
View or print a list of the
last 30 Caller IDs stored in
the memory.
3.Copy
1.Quality
—
—
Auto*
You can choose the Copy
resolution for your type of
document.
73
74
Text
Photo
2.Contrast
b -nnnno+ a
b -nnnon+ a
b -nnonn+ a*
b -nonnn+ a
b -onnnn+ a
Auto*
Adjusts the contrast for
copies.
4.Printer 1.Emulation
—
Chooses the emulation
mode.
See
Software
User’s
Guide on
the
(MFC-7840W
HP LaserJet
BR-Script 3
—
only)
2.Print Options 1.Internal Font
2.Configuration
Prints a list of the
machine’s internal fonts.
CD-ROM.
—
Prints a list of the
machine’s printer settings.
3.Test Print
—
—
Prints a test page.
3.Reset Printer 1.Reset
Restores the printer
settings to the original
factory default settings.
2.Exit
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
142
Menu and features
Main
Submenu
Menu Selections
Options
Descriptions
Page
Menu
C
4.LAN 1.TCP/IP
(MFC-7440N
1.BOOT Method
—
Auto*
Static
RARP
Chooses the BOOT
method that best
suits your needs.
See
Network
User’s
Guide
on the
only)
BOOTP
DHCP
CD-ROM.
2.IP Address
3.Subnet Mask
4.Gateway
—
—
—
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255]
Enter the IP address.
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255]
Enter the Subnet
mask.
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255]
Enter the Gateway
address.
5.Node Name
—
—
BRN
Enter the Node
XXXXXXXXXXXX name.
6.WINS Config
Auto*
Chooses the WINS
configuration mode.
Static
(Primary)
7.WINS Server
8.DNS Server
9.APIPA
—
—
—
Specifies the IP
address of the
primary or secondary
WINS server.
000.000.000.
000
(Secondary)
000.000.000.
000
(Primary)
Specifies the IP
address of the
primary or secondary
DNS server.
000.000.000.
000
(Secondary)
000.000.000.
000
On*
Automatically
allocates the IP
address from the
link-local address
range.
Off
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
143
Main
Submenu
Menu Selections
Options
Descriptions
Page
Menu
4.LAN 1.TCP/IP
0.IPv6
—
—
On
EnableorDisablethe
IPv6 protocol. If you
want to use the IPv6 User’s
protocol, visit Guide
http://solutions.brother. on the
See
Network
(MFC-7440N
only)
(continued)
Off*
(continued)
com/ for more
information.
CD-ROM.
2.Ethernet
—
—
Auto*
Chooses the
Ethernet link mode.
100B-FD
100B-HD
10B-FD
10B-HD
3.Scan to
FTP
Color 150 dpi*
Color 300 dpi
Color 600 dpi
Gray 100 dpi
Gray 200 dpi
Gray 300 dpi
B&W 200 dpi
(If you chose
color option)
Chooses the file
format to send the
scanned data via
FTP.
PDF*
JPEG
(If you chose
gray option)
PDF
JPEG*
B&W 200x100 dpi
(If you chose
B&W option)
PDF*
TIFF
1.Yes
2.No
0.Factory
Reset
1.Reset
2.Exit
—
—
Restore all network
settings to factory
default.
—
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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Menu and features
Main
Menu
Submenu
Menu Selections
1.TCP/IP
Options
Descriptions
Page
C
5.LAN 1.Wired
(MFC-7840W
only)
1.BOOT Method Auto*
Chooses the BOOT
method that best suits
your needs.
See
Network
User’s
Guide
Static
RARP
on the
CD-ROM.
BOOTP
DHCP
2.IP Address
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255]
Enter the IP address.
3.Subnet Mask [000-255].
[000-255].
Enter the Subnet mask.
[000-255].
[000-255]
4.Gateway
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255]
Enter the Gateway
address.
5.Node Name
BRN
Enter the Node name.
XXXXXXXXXXXX
6.WINS Config Auto*
Static
Chooses the WINS
configuration mode.
7.WINS Server (Primary)
Specifies the IP address
of the primary or
secondary WINS server.
000.000.000.
000
(Secondary)
000.000.000.
000
8.DNS Server
(Primary)
Specifies the IP address
of the primary or
secondary DNS server.
000.000.000.
000
(Secondary)
000.000.000.
000
9.APIPA
0.IPv6
On*
Automatically allocates
the IP address from the
link-local address range.
Off
On
Enable or Disable the
IPv6 protocol. If you
want to use the IPv6
protocol, visit
Off*
http://solutions.brother.
com/ for more
information.
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
145
Main
Submenu
Menu Selections
Options
Descriptions
Page
Menu
5.LAN 1.Wired
2.Ethernet
—
Auto*
Chooses the Ethernet
link mode.
See
Network
User’s
Guide
on the
CD-ROM.
(MFC-7840W
(continued)
only)
100B-FD
100B-HD
10B-FD
10B-HD
—
(continued)
3.Set to
Default
1.Reset
2.Exit
Restore the wired
network setting to
factory default.
4.Wired
Enable
—
On*
Enable or Disable the
Wired LAN manually.
Off
2.WLAN
1.TCP/IP
1.BOOT Method Auto*
Chooses the BOOT
method that best suits
your needs.
Static
RARP
BOOTP
DHCP
2.IP Address
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255]
Enter the IP address.
3.Subnet Mask [000-255].
[000-255].
Enter the Subnet mask.
[000-255].
[000-255]
4.Gateway
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255]
Enter the Gateway
address.
5.Node Name
BRW
Enter the Node name.
XXXXXXXXXXXX
6.WINS Config Auto*
Static
Chooses the WINS
configuration mode.
7.WINS Server (Primary)
Specifies the IP address
of the primary or
secondary WINS server.
000.000.000.
000
(Secondary)
000.000.000.
000
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
146
Menu and features
Main
Submenu
Menu Selections
Options
Descriptions
Page
Menu
5.LAN 2.WLAN
1.TCP/IP
8.DNS Server
(Primary)
Specifies the IP address
of the primary or
secondary DNS server.
See
Network
User’s
Guide
C
(MFC-7840W
only)
(continued)
(continued)
000.000.000.
000
(continued)
(Secondary)
on the
CD-ROM.
000.000.000.
000
9.APIPA
0.IPv6
On*
Automatically allocates
the IP address from the
link-local address range.
Off
On
Enable or Disable the
IPv6 protocol. If you
want to use the IPv6
protocol, visit
Off*
http://solutions.brother.
com/ for more
information.
2.Setup
Wizard
1.On
—
—
You can configure your
print server.
2.Off
3.SES/WPS/ 1.On
AOSS
You can easily configure
your wireless network
settings using the one-
button push method.
2.Off
4.WPS w/PIN 1.On
—
You can easily configure
your wireless network
settings using WPS with
a PIN code.
Code
2.Off
5.WLAN Status 1.Status
Active(11b)
Wired LAN Active
WLAN OFF
Connection NG
Strong
You can see the current
wireless network status.
2.Signal1
You can see the current
wireless network signal
strength.
Medium
Weak
None
3.SSID1
4.Comm. Mode1
—
You can see the current
SSID.
Ad-hoc
You can see the current
Communication Mode.
Infrastructure
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
1
This setting only appears when WLAN Enable is On.
147
Main
Submenu
Menu Selections
Options
Descriptions
Page
Menu
5.LAN 2.WLAN
6.Set to
Default
1.Reset
—
Restore the wireless
network setting to
factory default.
See
Network
User’s
Guide
on the
CD-ROM.
(MFC-7840W
only)
(continued)
2.Exit
7.WLAN Enable
—
On
Enable or Disable the
wireless LAN manually.
(continued)
Off*
3.Scan to
FTP
—
Color 150 dpi
*
(If you chose
color option)
Chooses the file format
to send the scanned
data via FTP.
Color 300 dpi
Color 600 dpi
Gray 100 dpi
Gray 200 dpi
Gray 300 dpi
B&W 200 dpi
PDF*
JPEG
(If youchose gray
option)
PDF
JPEG*
B&W 200x100 dpi
(If you chose
B&W option)
PDF*
TIFF
1.Yes
2.No
—
0.Factory
Reset
1.Reset
2.Exit
—
—
Restores all network
settings to factory
default.
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
148
Menu and features
Main Menu
Submenu
Menu Selections
Options
Descriptions
Page
132
5.Machine 1.Serial No.
Info.
—
—
You can check the serial
number of your machine.
C
(MFC-7440N)
2.Page Counter
—
Total
Fax/List
Copy
You can check the
number of total pages the
machine has printed
during its life.
132
6.Machine
Info.
(MFC-7840W)
Print
—
3.Drum Life
1.Receive Mode
—
—
You can check the
percentage of a Drum life
that remains available.
133
39
0.Initial
Setup
Fax Only*
Fax/Tel
External TAD
Manual
Chooses the receive
mode that best suits your
needs.
2.Date&Time
3.Station ID
—
—
—
Puts the date and time on
the LCD and in headings
of faxes you send.
See
Quick
Setup
Guide.
Fax:
Sets your name and fax
number to appear on each
page you fax.
Tel:
Name:
4.Tone/Pulse
(in Canada)
—
—
Tone*
Chooses the dialing
mode.
Pulse
4.Dial Tone
(in USA)
Detection
No Detection*
You can shorten the dial
tone detect pause.
105
23
5.Dial Tone
(in Canada)
5.Dial Prefix
(in USA)
—
—
—
Sets a prefix number that
will always be added
before the fax number
every time you dial.
6.Dial Prefix
(in Canada)
0.Local Language
(in USA)
Allows you to change the
LCD language for your
country.
See
Quick
Setup
Guide.
English*
Spanish
(in Canada)
English*
French
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
149
Entering text
C
When setting certain menu selections, such as the Station ID, you will need to type text
characters. The dial pad keys have letters printed on them. The keys: 0, # and l do not have
printed letters because they are used for special characters.
Press the appropriate dial pad key the required number of times to access the characters below:
Press
Key
one
time
two
times
three
times
four
times
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
D
G
J
B
E
H
K
N
Q
U
X
C
F
I
2
3
4
5
6
S
8
Z
L
M
P
T
O
R
V
Y
W
Inserting spaces
To enter a space in a fax number, press c once between numbers. To enter a space in a name,
press c twice between characters.
Making corrections
If you entered a letter incorrectly and want to change it, press d to move the cursor to the incorrect
character, and then press Clear/Back.
Repeating letters
To enter a character on the same key as the previous character, press c to move the cursor right
before pressing the key again.
Special characters and symbols
Press l, # or 0, then press d or c to move the cursor to the symbol or character you want.
Press OK to choose it. The symbols and characters below will appear depending on your menu
selection.
Press l
Press #
for
for
(space) ! " # $ % & ' ( ) l + , - . / m
: ; < = > ? @ [ ] ^ _ ¥ ~ ‘ | { }
É À È Ê Î Ç Ë Ö 0
Press 0
for
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Specifications
D
D
General
D
D
Printer Type
Laser
Print Method
Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning
32 MB
Memory Capacity
LCD (liquid crystal display) 16 characters × 2 lines
Power Source
110-120 V AC 50/60 Hz
Peak:
Power Consumption
1056 W
1
Copying:
Average 320 W
Sleep:
(MFC-7440N)
Average 10 W
(MFC-7840W)
Average 12 W
Standby:
Average 75 W
1
When making a copy from one sheet
Dimensions
12.0 in.
(304 mm)
15.6 in.
(396 mm)
16.9 in.
(428 mm)
Weight
Without Drum/Toner Unit: 22 lb (10 kg)
Sound power
Noise level
Operating (Copying):
Standby:
LWAd = 6.2 Bell
LWAd = 4.4 Bell
Sound pressure
Operating (Copying):
Standby:
LpAm = 53 dBA
LpAm = 32 dBA
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Temperature
Humidity
Operating:
Storage:
50° F to 90.5° F (10 to 32.5° C)
41° F to 95° F (5 to 35° C)
Operating:
Storage:
20 to 80% (without condensation)
10 to 90% (without condensation)
2
ADF (automatic document
feeder)
Up to 35 pages (Staggered) 20 lb (80 g/m )
Recommended Environment for Best Results:
Temperature: 68° F to 86° F (20 to 30° C)
Humidity:
Paper:
50% - 70%
Xerox 4200 (20 lb/Letter)
2
Paper Tray
250 Sheets 20 lb (80 g/m )
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Specifications
Print media
D
Paper Input
Paper Tray
1
„ Paper Type:
Plain Paper, Transparencies or Recycled
Paper
D
„ Paper Size:
Letter, A4, B5(ISO), A5, B6(ISO), A6,
Executive, Legal and Folio
„ Paper Weight:
16 to 28 lb (60 to 105 g/m2)
2
„ Maximum Paper Tray
Up to 250 sheets of 20 lb (80 g/m ) Plain
Paper
Capacity:
Manual Feed Slot
„ Paper Type:
Plain Paper, Transparencies, Recycled
1
Paper, Bond Paper, Envelopes or Labels
„ Paper Size:
Width: 3.0 to 8.66 in. (76.2 to 220 mm)
Length: 4.57 to 16 in. (116.0 to 406.4 mm)
2
„ Paper Weight:
16 to 43 lb (60 to 163 g/m )
„ Maximum Manual Feed Slot
One sheet at a time
Capacity:
1
For transparencies and labels, we recommend removing printed pages from the output paper tray immediately after
they exit the machine to avoid the possibility of smudging.
Paper Output Up to 100 sheets (face down print delivery to the output paper tray)
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Fax
D
Compatibility
ITU-T Group 3
Coding System
MH/MR/MMR (MFC-7440N)
MH/MR/MMR/JBIG (MFC-7840W)
Modem Speed
Document Size
Automatic Fallback:
14,400 bps (MFC-7440N)
33,600 bps (MFC-7840W)
ADF Width:
ADF Length:
5.8 to 8.5 in. (148 to 215.9 mm)
5.8 to 14 in. (148 to 355.6 mm)
Scanner Glass Width: Max. 8.5 in. (215.9 mm)
Scanner Glass Length: Max. 11.7 in. (297 mm)
Max. 8.2 in. (208 mm)
Scanning Width
Printing Width
Gray Scale
Max. 8.2 in. (208 mm)
256 levels
Polling Types
Contrast Control
Resolution
Standard, Sequential
Automatic/Light/Dark (manual setting)
Horizontal:
Vertical
203 dot/inch (8 dot/mm)
„ Standard:
„ Fine:
98 line/in. (3.85 line/mm)
196 line/in. (7.7 line/mm)
196 line/in. (7.7 line/mm)
392 line/in. (15.4 line/mm)
„ Photo:
„ Superfine:
One Touch Dial
Speed Dial
8 (4 × 2)
200 stations
Up to 8
Groups
Broadcasting
Automatic Redial
Ring Delay
258 stations
Yes,1 time after 5 minutes
0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 rings
Communication Source
Memory Transmission
1
2
3
4
Up to 600 /500 pages (MFC-7840W)
1
2
Out of Paper Reception
Up to 500 /400 pages (MFC-7440N)
3
4
Up to 600 /500 pages (MFC-7840W)
154
Specifications
1
2
3
4
‘Pages’ refers to the ‘Brother Standard Chart No. 1’ (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, MMR code).
Specifications and printed materials are subject to change without prior notice.
‘Pages’ refers to the ‘ITU-T Test Chart #1’ (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, MMR code). Specifications
and printed materials are subject to change without prior notice.
‘Pages’ refers to the ‘Brother Standard Chart No. 1’ (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, JBIG code).
Specifications and printed materials are subject to change without prior notice.
D
‘Pages’ refers to the ‘ITU-T Test Chart #1’ (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, JBIG code). Specifications
and printed materials are subject to change without prior notice.
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Copy
D
1
Copy Speed
Up to 23 pages/minute (Letter size)
Monochrome
Color/Monochrome
Document Size
ADF Width:
ADF Length:
5.8 to 8.5 in. (148 to 215.9 mm)
5.8 to 14 in. (148 to 355.6 mm)
Scanner Glass Width: Max. 8.5 in. (215.9 mm)
Scanner Glass Length: Max. 11.7 in. (297 mm)
Copy Width:
Max. 8.26 in. (210 mm)
Multiple Copies
Reduce/Enlarge
Resolution
Stacks or Sorts up to 99 pages
25% to 400% (in increments of 1%)
Up to 600 × 600 dpi
2
First Copy Out Time
Less than 15 seconds (from Ready state)
1
The copy speed may change depending on the type of document you copy.
The first copy out time may vary depending on scanner lamp warm up time.
2
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Specifications
Scan
D
Color/Monochrome
TWAIN Compliant
Yes
Yes (Windows 2000 Professional/XP/
®
D
®
XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista )
®
Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater
®
®
WIA Compliant
Yes (Windows XP/Windows Vista )
24 bit color
Color Depth
Resolution
1
Up to 19200 × 19200 dpi (interpolated)
Up to 600 × 2400 dpi (optical) (From Scanner Glass)
Up to 600 × 600 dpi (optical) (From ADF)
Document Size
ADF Width:
5.8 to 8.5 in. (148.0 to 215.9 mm)
ADF Length:
5.8 to 14 in. (148.0 to 355.6 mm)
Max. 8.5 in. (215.9 mm)
Scanner Glass Width:
Scanner Glass Length:
Max. 8.26 in. (210 mm)
256 levels
Max. 11.7 in. (297 mm)
Scanning Width
Gray Scale
1
Maximum 1200 × 1200 dpi scanning with the WIA driver in Windows® XP/Windows Vista® (resolution up to 19200 ×
19200 dpi can be chosen by using the Brother scanner utility)
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Print
D
®
Emulations
(MFC-7840W only)
PCL6, BR-Script3 (PostScript 3)
®
Printer Driver
Host-Based Driver for Windows 2000 Professional/
®
XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista /
®
Windows Server 2003 (print only via network)
(MFC-7840W only)
®
BR-Script3 (PPD file) for Windows 2000 Professional/
®
XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista
®
Windows Server 2003 (print only via network)
®
®
Macintosh Printer Driver for Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater
(MFC-7840W only)
®
BR-Script3 (PPD file) for Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater
Resolution
Print Speed
HQ1200 (2400 × 600 dpi), 600, 300 dpi
1
Up to 23 pages/minute (Letter size)
First Print Out Time
Less than 10 seconds (from Ready state and standard tray)
1
The print speed may change depending on the type of document you print.
Interfaces
D
1 2
USB
Use a USB 2.0 interface cable that is no longer than 6 feet (2.0 m).
Use an Ethernet UTP cable category 5 or greater.
LAN cable
Wireless LAN
(MFC-7840W)
Your machine supports IEEE 802.11b/g wireless communication with
your wireless LAN using Infrastructure mode or a wireless Peer-to-
Peer connection in Ad-hoc mode.
1
2
Your machine has a USB interface that is compatible with the USB 2.0 specification. This interface is also compatible
with High-Speed USB 2.0; however, the maximum data transfer rate will be 12 Mbits/s. The machine can also be
connected to a computer that has a USB 1.1 interface.
Third party USB ports are not supported.
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Specifications
Computer requirements
D
Minimum System Requirements and Supported PC Software Functions
Computer Platform Supported PC
Processor
Minimum
RAM
Recommended
HardDiskSpace
to install
D
& Operating System PC
Interface Minimum
Speed
RAM
Version
For
For
Functions
Drivers
Applications
®
®
®
®
Printing,
PC Fax,
Scanning
USB,
64 MB
256 MB 150 MB 310 MB
Windows
Windows
Intel Pentium II
Operating 2000
1
or equivalent
10/100
Base Tx
(Ethernet),
4
System
Professional
®
128 MB
Windows
XP
Wireless
® 2 4
802.11 b/g
Home
®
(
MFC-7840W
Windows
only)
XP
Professional 2
4
®
®
256 MB 512 MB
Windows
XP
64-bit (Intel 64
or AMD64)
Professional
supported CPU
x64
2
Edition
®
®
Windows
512 MB 1 GB
500 MB 500 MB
Intel Pentium
4
Vista®
or equivalent
2
®
64-bit (Intel 64
or AMD64)
supported CPU
®
®
Windows Printing
10/100
Base Tx
(Ethernet),
256 MB 512 MB 50MB
N/A
Intel Pentium III
or equivalent
®
Server
2003
(printonly
via
network)
Wireless
802.11 b/g
(
MFC-7840W
®
Windows
64-bit (Intel 64
only)
®
Server
or AMD64)
2003 x64
Edition
(printonly
via
supported CPU
network)
159
®
®
3
Printing,
PC Fax send,
Scanning
PowerPC
G4/G5,
PowerPC G3
350MHz
128 MB 256 MB 80 MB 400 MB
Macintosh
Mac OS
USB ,
Operating X 10.2.4
10/100
Base Tx
(Ethernet),
System
- 10.4.3
Mac OS
®
PowerPC
512 MB 1 GB
Wireless
802.11 b/g
®
X 10.4.4
or greater
G4/G5, Intel
Core™
(
MFC-7840W Processor
only)
1
2
3
4
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.5 or greater.
For WIA, 1200x1200 resolution. Brother Scanner Utility enables to enhance up to 19200 x 19200 dpi.
Third party USB ports are not supported.
PaperPort™ 11SE supports Microsoft® SP4 or higher for Windows® 2000 and SP2 or higher for XP.
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Specifications
Consumable items
D
1
Toner Cartridge Life
Starter Toner Cartridge:
Approx. 1,000 pages
Standard Toner Cartridge:
D
TN-330:
1
(Letter)
High-Yield Toner Cartridge:
TN-360:
Approx. 2,600 pages
1
(Letter)
Drum Unit
DR-360:
Approx. 12,000 pages
2
(Letter)
1
2
Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752.
Drum yield is approximate, and may vary by type of use.
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Ethernet wired network
D
Network board
model name
NC-6600h (MFC-7440N)
LAN
You can connect your machine to a network for Network Printing,
1 2
Network Scanning, PC Fax and Remote Setup.
®
®
Support for
®
®
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista , Windows
®
®
2
Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
®
3
Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater
Protocols
TCP/IP for IPv4: ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA (Auto IP),
WINS/NetBIOS name resolution, DNS resolver,
mDNS, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP,
FTP server, POP before SMTP, SMTP AUTH,
TELNET, SNMPv1, HTTP Server, FTP Client,
TFTP Client and Server, SMTP Client, APOP,
LLMNR responder, ICMP, Web Services
TCP/IP for IPv6: (Turned off as default) NDP, RA, DNS resolver,
mDNS, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP,
FTP Server, POP before SMTP, SMTP AUTH,
TELNET, SNMPv1, HTTP Server, FTP Client,
TFTP Client and Server, SMTP Client, APOP,
LLMNR responder, ICMPv6, Web Services
Other:
LLTD responder
Network type
Management
Ethernet 10/100 BASE-TX Auto Negotiation (Wired LAN)
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BRAdmin Light for Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP,
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utilities
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista , Windows
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Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and Mac OS X
10.2.4 or greater
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BRAdmin Professional for Windows 2000 Professional, Windows
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XP, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista ,
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Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
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Web BRAdmin for Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP,
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Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista , Windows
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Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
Client computers with a web browser supporting Java™.
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3
4
PC Fax Send for Mac®
Printing only for Windows Server® 2003
Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater (mDNS)
BRAdmin Professional and Web BRAdmin are available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com/
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Specifications
Ethernet wireless network (MFC-7840W only)
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Network board
model name
NC-7400w
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LAN
You can connect your machine to a network for Network Printing,
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Network Scanning, PC Fax and Remote Setup
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Support for
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Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista , Windows
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Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
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Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater
Protocols
TCP/IP for IPv4: ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA (Auto IP),
WINS/NetBIOS name resolution, DNS resolver,
mDNS, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP,
FTP server, POP before SMTP, SMTP AUTH,
TELNET, SNMPv1, HTTP Server, FTP Client,
TFTP Client and Server, SMTP Client, APOP,
LLMNR responder, ICMP, Web Services
TCP/IP for IPv6 (Turned off as default) NDP, RA, DNS resolver,
mDNS, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP,
FTP Server, POP before SMTP, SMTP AUTH,
TELNET, SNMPv1, HTTP Server, FTP Client,
TFTP Client and Server, SMTP Client, APOP,
LLMNR responder, ICMPv6, Web Services
Other:
LLTD responder
Network type
Management
IEEE 802.11 b/g (Wireless LAN)
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BRAdmin Light for Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP,
4
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utilities
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista , Windows
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Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and Mac OS X
10.2.4 or greater
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BRAdmin Professional for Windows 2000 Professional, Windows
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XP, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista , Windows
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®
Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
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Web BRAdmin for Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP,
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Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista , Windows
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®
Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
Client computers with a web browser supporting Java™.
1
2
3
4
PC Fax Send for Mac®
Only printing for Windows Server® 2003
Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater (mDNS)
BRAdmin Professional and Web BRAdmin are available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com/.
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Authentication and encryption for wireless users only
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Authentication method
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The Brother machine supports the following methods:
„ Open system
Wireless devices are allowed to access the network without any authentication.
„ Shared key
A secret pre-determined key is shared by all devices that will access the wireless network. The
Brother machine uses the WEP keys as the pre-determined key.
„ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
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Enables a Wi-FI Protected Access Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK), which enables
the Brother wireless machine to associate with access points using TKIP for WPA-PSK or AES
for WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK (WPA-Personal).
„ LEAP
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Cisco LEAP (Light Extensible Authentication Protocol) has been developed by Cisco
Systems, Inc. and enables the Brother wireless product to associate with access points using
CKIP and CMIC encryptions.
Encryption methods
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Encryption is used to secure the data that is sent over the wireless network. The Brother machine
supports the following encryption methods:
„ WEP
By using WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), the data is transmitted and received with a secure
key.
„ TKIP
TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides per-packet key mixing a message integrity
check and re-keying mechanism.
„ AES
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AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is Wi-Fi authorized strong encryption standard.
„ CKIP
The original Key Integrity Protocol for LEAP by Cisco Systems, Inc.
„ CMIC
CMIC (Cisco Message Integrity Check) is the message integrity check mechanism for LEAP
by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Network key
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There are some rules for each security method:
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Specifications
„ Open system/Shared key with WEP
This key is a 64-bit or 128-bit value that must be entered in an ASCII or hexadecimal format.
• 64 (40) bit ASCII:
Uses 5 text characters. e.g.“WSLAN” (this is case sensitive).
• 64 (40) bit hexadecimal:
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Uses 10 digits of hexadecimal data. e.g.“71f2234aba”
• 128 (104) bit ASCII:
Uses 13 text characters. e.g.“Wirelesscomms” (this is case sensitive)
• 128 (104) bit hexadecimal:
Uses 26 digits of hexadecimal data. e.g.“71f2234ab56cd709e5412aa2ba”
„ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK and TKIP or AES
Uses a Pre-Shared Key (PSK) that is 8 or more characters in length, up to a maximum of 63
characters.
„ LEAP
Uses User ID and Password.
• User ID: less than 64 characters in length.
• Password: less than 32 characters in length.
Wi-Fi Alliance certification
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This wireless Ethernet multi-function print server is a Wi-Fi certified IEEE 802.11b/802.11g
product by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Wi-Fi Alliance certification ensures the interoperability of other
wireless LAN products based on the IEEE 802.11 specification. For more information on the Wi-Fi
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Wireless one-push configuration
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If your wireless access point supports either SecureEasySetup™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
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(PBC ) or AOSS™, you can configure the machine easily without a computer. By pushing a
button on the wireless LAN router / access point and using the menu on the machine, you can set
up the wireless network and security settings. See the user’s guide for your wireless LAN router /
access point for instructions on how to access one-push mode.
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Push Button Configuration
Note
Routers or access points that support SecureEasySetup™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ or
AOSS™ have the symbols shown below.
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Glossary
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This is a comprehensive list of features and terms that appear in Brother manuals. Availability of
these features depends on the model you purchased.
ADF (automatic document feeder)
Coding method
The document can be placed in the ADF
and scanned one page at a time
automatically.
Method of coding the information
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contained in the document. All fax
machines must use a minimum standard
of Modified Huffman (MH). Your machine
is capable of greater compression
methods, Modified Read (MR), Modified
Auto Reduction
Reduces the size of incoming faxes.
Automatic fax transmission
Modified Read (MMR) and JBIG* (* MFC-
7840W only), if the receiving machine has
the same capability.
Sending a fax without picking up the
handset of the external telephone or
pressing Hook.
Communication error (or Comm. Error)
Automatic Redial
An error during fax sending or receiving,
usually caused by line noise or static.
A feature that enables your machine to
redial the last fax number after five
minutes if the fax did not go through
because the line was busy.
Compatibility group
The ability of one fax unit to communicate
with another. Compatibility is assured
between ITU-T Groups.
Backup Print
Your machine prints a copy of every fax
that is received and stored in memory.This
is a safety feature so you will not lose
messages during a power failure.
Contrast
Setting to compensate for dark or light
documents, by making faxes or copies of
dark documents lighter and light
documents darker.
Batch Transmission
As a cost saving feature, all delayed faxes
to the same fax number will be sent as one
transmission.
Delayed Fax
Sends your fax at a specified later time
that day.
Beeper Volume
Distinctive Ring
Volume setting for the beep when you
press a key or make an error.
A subscriber service purchased from the
telephone company that gives you
another telephone number on an existing
telephone line. The Brother machine uses
the new number to simulate a dedicated
fax line.
Broadcasting
The ability to send the same fax message
to more than one location.
Cancel Job
Dual Access
Cancels a programmed print job and
clears the machine’s memory.
Your 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.
CNG tones
The special tones (beeps) sent by fax
machines during automatic transmission
to tell the receiving machine that a fax
machine is calling.
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Easy Receive
Fine resolution
Enables your machine to respond to CNG
tones if you interrupt a fax call by
answering it.
Resolution is 203 × 196 dpi. It is used for
small print and graphs.
Gray scale
ECM (Error Correction Mode)
The shades of gray available for copying
and faxing photographs.
Detects errors during fax transmission
and resends the pages of the fax that had
an error.
Group number
A combination of One Touch and
Speed Dial numbers that are stored on a
One Touch key or in a Speed Dial location
for Broadcasting.
Extension telephone
A telephone on the fax number that is
plugged into a separate telephone wall
jack.
Help list
External telephone
A printout of the complete Menu table that
you can use to program your machine
when you do not have the User’s Guide
with you.
A telephone that is plugged into the EXT
jack of your machine.
F/T Ring Time
Journal Period
The length of time that the Brother
machine pseudo/double-rings (when the
Receive Mode setting is Fax/Tel) to notify
you to pick up a voice call that it answered.
The pre-programmed time period
between automatically printed Fax
Journal Reports. You can print the Fax
Journal on demand without interrupting
the cycle.
Fax Forwarding
Sends a fax received into the memory to
another pre-programmed fax number.
LCD (liquid crystal display)
The display screen on the machine that
shows interactive messages during On-
Screen Programming and shows the date
and time when the machine is idle.
Fax Journal
Lists information about the last 200
incoming and outgoing faxes. TX means
Transmit. RX means Receive.
Manual fax
Fax Receive Code
When you lift the handset of your external
telephone or press Hook so you can hear
the receiving fax machine answer before
you press Start to begin transmission.
Press this code (l 5 1) when you answer
a fax call on an extension or external
telephone.
Fax Storage
Menu mode
You can store faxes in the memory.
Programming mode for changing your
machine’s settings.
Fax tones
The signals sent by sending and receiving
fax machines while communicating
information.
OCR (optical character recognition)
The bundled ScanSoft™
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PaperPort™ 11SE with OCR or Presto!
Fax/Tel
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PageManager software application
You can receive faxes and telephone
calls. Do not use this mode if you are
using a telephone answering device
(TAD).
converts an image of text to text you can
edit.
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Glossary
One Touch
Keys on the machine’s control panel
Remote Retrieval Access
The ability to access your machine
remotely from a touch tone telephone.
where you can store numbers for easy
dialing. You can store a second number
on each key if you press Shift and the
One Touch key together.
Resolution
The number of vertical and horizontal lines
per inch.
Out of Paper Reception
Ring Delay
Receives faxes into the machine’s
memory when the machine is out of paper.
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The number of rings before the machine
answers in Fax Onlyand Fax/Tel
modes.
Overseas Mode
Makes temporary changes to the fax
tones to accommodate noise and static on
overseas telephone lines.
Ring Volume
Volume setting for the machine’s ring.
Scanning
Paging
The process of sending an electronic
image of a paper document into your
computer.
This feature enables your machine to call
your pager when a fax is received into its
memory.
Search
Pause
An electronic, alphabetical listing of stored
One Touch, Speed Dial and Group
numbers.
Allows you to place a 3.5 second delay in
the dialing sequence while you are dialing
using the dial pad or while you are storing
One Touch and Speed Dial numbers.
Press Redial/Pause as many times as
needed for longer pauses.
Speed Dial
A pre-programmed number for easy
dialing. You must press
Search/Speed Dial, then enter the three-
digit Speed Dial location and press Start
to begin the dialing process.
Polling
The process of a fax machine calling
another fax machine to retrieve waiting fax
messages.
Station ID
The stored information that appears on
the top of faxed pages. It includes the
sender’s name and fax number.
Pulse (Canada only)
A form of rotary dialing on a telephone
line.
TAD (telephone answering device)
Real Time Transmission
You can connect an external device or
answering machine to the EXT. jack of
your machine.
When memory is full, you can send faxes
in real time.
Remaining jobs
Telephone Answer Code
(Fax/Tel mode only)
You can check which programmed fax
jobs are waiting in the memory and cancel
the jobs individually.
When the machine answers a voice call, it
pseudo/double-rings. You can pick up at
an extension telephone by pressing this
code (# 5 1).
Remote Access Code
Your own four-digit code (– – –l) that
allows you to call and access your
machine from a remote location.
Tel Index List
A listing of names and numbers stored in
One Touch and Speed Dial memory, in
numerical order.
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Temporary settings
You can choose certain options for each
fax transmission and copy without
changing the default settings.
Tone
A form of dialing on the telephone line
used for Touch Tone telephones.
Transmission
The process of sending faxes over the
telephone lines from your machine to the
receiving fax machine.
Transmission Verification Report
A report for each transmission, that shows
its date, time and number.
User Settings List
A printed report that shows the current
settings of the machine.
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Index
F
Consumable items ................................. 126
Control panel overview .............................. 6
A
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ADF (automatic document feeder)
faxing ....................................................32
using .....................................................18
Answering machine (TAD)
See Software User’s Guide on the
CD-ROM.
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ControlCenter3 (for Windows )
See Software User’s Guide on the
connecting ............................................48
Apple Macintosh
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quality ................................................... 73
custom comments ................................ 34
for all faxes ........................................... 35
for next fax only .................................... 34
See Software User’s Guide on the
CD-ROM.
Automatic
fax receive ............................................40
easy receive .......................................42
B
Broadcasting ............................................33
canceling ...............................................33
setting up groups for .............................55
Brother
Customer Service ....................................i
FAQs (frequently asked questions) .........i
product support ........................................i
service centers .........................................i
C
Canceling
broadcast in process .............................33
fax jobs in memory ................................38
Cleaning
corona wire .........................................122
drum unit .............................................123
laser scanner window .........................120
scanner glass ......................................119
Connecting
restricting dialing .................................. 29
speed dial ............................................. 52
using the Search key ............................ 53
Distinctive ring ......................................... 44
choosing ring pattern ............................ 45
external TAD (answering machine) .......47
external telephone ................................51
two-line external TAD or telephone ......49
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setting ring pattern ................................46
Document
jam ......................................................113
Drum unit
checking (remaining life) .....................133
cleaning ...................................... 122, 123
replacing .............................................130
broadcasting ...................................... 33
canceling from memory ..................... 38
contrast ............................................. 35
delayed batch .................................... 37
delayed fax ........................................ 37
from ADF ........................................... 32
from memory (dual access) ............... 36
from scanner glass ............................ 32
manual .............................................. 38
overseas ............................................ 37
polled transmit ................................... 65
resolution ........................................... 36
Fax/Tel mode
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Enlarge/Reduce key .................................71
how to load ............................................11
Equalization ...........................................106
No Paper .............................................109
Out of Memory ....................................110
Print Unable XX ..................................110
Scan Unable XX ..................................111
Extension telephone, using ............... 50, 51
External telephone, connecting ................51
ring delay .............................................. 41
Folio ......................................................... 15
F
Fax codes
remote access code ..............................61
Fax forwarding
programming a number .........................57
Fax, stand-alone
receiving ................................................39
at end of conversation ........................43
easy receive .......................................42
fax forwarding ....................................63
fax receive stamp ...............................43
from extension telephone ............ 50, 51
paging ................................................58
LCD messages ................................... 135
Hook key .......................................6, 50, 51
I
Ident-A-Call ............................................. 44
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Ident-A-Ring .............................................44
N
N in 1 (page layout) ................................. 74
J
Jacks
convert to RJ11 jack
See Software User’s Guide on the
EXT
CD-ROM.
printing
TAD (answering machine) .................47
Jams
document ............................................113
paper ...................................................114
See Network User’s Guide on the
CD-ROM.
scanning
See Software User’s Guide on the
CD-ROM.
F
L
One touch
Labels .........................................14, 15, 18
LCD (liquid crystal display) ............... 6, 135
contrast .................................................22
Help List ................................................67
changing ............................................... 54
setting up .............................................. 53
using ..................................................... 52
M
P
Paging ..................................................... 58
recommended ................................14, 15
type ................................................14, 20
PaperPort™ 11SE with OCR
page counts ........................................132
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Macintosh
See Software User’s Guide on the
CD-ROM.
checking the remaining life of drum unit
.............................................................133
replacing
drum unit ..........................................130
toner cartridge ..................................126
Manual
dialing ...................................................52
transmission ..........................................38
Memory
See Software User’s Guide on the
11SE application to access How-to-Guides.
storage ................................................135
Mode, entering
Polling
copy ......................................................70
fax .........................................................32
scan ........................................................7
Multi-line connections (PBX) ....................50
polled transmit ...................................... 65
polling receive ...................................... 64
sequential polling ................................. 64
Power failure ......................................... 135
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Print
Remote setup
how to print ........................................... 67
Tel Index List ........................................ 67
drivers .................................................158
keys .........................................................7
quality ........................................... 97, 100
reports ...................................................67
resolution ............................................158
specifications ......................................158
Printing
See Software User’s Guide on the
CD-ROM.
Programming your machine ...................135
scan .................................................... 157
Restricted users ...................................... 26
RingMaster .............................................. 44
Q
Quality
printing ......................................... 97, 100
access codes and credit card numbers 56
broadcasting .........................................33
group dial
changing ............................................54
setting up groups for broadcasting .....55
one touch dial
changing ............................................54
custom scan profile ............................53
using ..................................................52
search ...................................................53
speed dial
changing ............................................54
custom scan profile ............................54
using ..................................................52
Safety instructions ................................... 90
Scanner glass
Scanning
See Software User’s Guide on the
CD-ROM.
Security
Secure function lock
R
administrator password ..................... 25
restricted users .................................. 26
Secure key ............................................. 7
Setting lock ........................................... 28
Serial number
Reducing
copies ....................................................71
incoming faxes ......................................43
Remote retrieval .......................................61
access code ..........................................61
commands ............................................63
how to find ...............See inside front cover
Service centers ............................................i
174
SimpleBiz Fax & Alternate Number Ringing
..................................................................44
Sort ..........................................................73
Speed dial
Voice mail ................................................ 44
Volume, setting
ring ....................................................... 21
speaker ................................................ 21
changing ...............................................54
setting up ..............................................54
W
F
Canada ...................................................vi
USA ........................................................iv
T
TAD (telephone answering device), external
.....................................................39, 40, 49
with two-line jack ...................................49
Telephone line
connections ...........................................48
difficulties ..............................................94
interference .........................................106
multi-line (PBX) .....................................50
roll over lines .........................................48
Temporary copy settings ..........................71
Toner save ...............................................22
Troubleshooting .......................................93
error messages on LCD ......................107
if you are having difficulty
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Windows
See Software User’s Guide and Network
User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.
copy quality ........................................95
network ..............................................97
scanning ............................................96
software .............................................96
telephone line ..................................106
maintenance messages on LCD .........107
paper jam ............................................114
Two-line telephone system ......................49
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EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS
(Canada only)
NOTICE
This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.
NOTICE
The Ringer Equivalence Number is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to
be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any
combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices
does not exceed five.
Brother International Corporation
100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard
P.O. Box 6911
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA
Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd.
1 rue Hôtel de Ville,
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, Canada H9B 3H6
Visit us on the World Wide Web
These machines are made for use in the USA and Canada only. We cannot recommend using
them overseas because it may violate the Telecommunications Regulations of that country and
the power requirements of your machine may not be compatible with the power available in foreign
countries. Using USA or Canada models overseas is at your own risk and may void your
warranty.
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