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FAX-2850
MFC-4800
OWNER’S MANUAL
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APPROVAL INFORMATION Brother advises that this product may not function correctly in a country other than which it was originally purchased, and does not offer any warranty in the event that this product is used on public telecommunication lines in another country. Use only GENUINE brother supplies DO NOT refill the toner cartridges. Attempting to use refilled toner cartridges and using incompatible toners may cause damage to the machine and such damage will not be covered by warranty. W
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Using This Manual Thank you for purchasing a Brother fax machine/multi function centre. This machine has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you through functions. However, you can use the machine to its fullest potential by taking a few minutes to read this manual. Additionally, the machine has a Reports key. Press Reports and 1 to print a help list of basic operational steps and functions. Finding Information All chapter headings and subhea
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User-Friendly Programming We have designed the machine with on-screen programming. User-friendly programming helps you take full advantage of all the functions the machine has to offer. Since your programming is done on the LCD, we have created step-by-step on-screen prompts to help you program the machine. All you need to do is follow the prompts as they guide you through the function menu selections, programming options and settings. Additionally, you can program settings more
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Quick Reference Guide For Thai, Arabic, Indonesian, Cantonese, please refer to Quick Reference Guide enclosed in the carton box. Sending Faxes Automatic Transmission or 3 Press to select ON, and then press 1 Place the original face down in the ADF. Menu/Set —OR— 2 Enter the fax number using One Touch (For FAX-2850 Only), Speed Dial, Search or the or For the next trans
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Search/Speed Dial Storing Numbers 1 Press Search/Speed Dial, then enter the Storing One Touch Dial Numbers first letter of the name you’re looking for. (For FAX-2850 Only) 2 Press or to search the memory. 1 Press Menu/Set, 2, 3, 1. 3 When the name is displayed, lift the 2 Press the One Touch key where you want to handset—OR—Press Hook. store the number. 4 Press Fax Start to dial. (If you pressed 3 Enter a number (up to 20 digits), and then Hook to dial, pick up the handset when the pres
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Table of Contents Using This Manual User-Friendly Programming Table of Contents ...............................................................................vi PREPARATION AND SIMPLE USE Preparation and Simple Use Guide Advice for Preparation and Simple Use Guide ................................... 3 FAX-2850 Control Panel Overview.................................................... 7 MFC-4800 Control Panel Overview ................................................... 9 BASIC FAX USE Chapter 1
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Caller ID (Caller IDentification)........................................................45 Telephone Service for Some Countries .............................................47 Chapter 9 Polling Polling Receive ..................................................................................49 Polling Transmit.................................................................................51 Chapter 10 Remote Fax Options Setting Fax Storage.......................................................
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® Chapter 16 Setting Up and Using PC FAX (For Windows Only) Introduction ....................................................................................... 95 MFC Remote Setup ........................................................................... 95 ® PC FAX Sending (For Windows Only) .......................................... 96 Chapter 17 Using Automatic E-Mail Printing For Windows® 95, 98, 98SE, Me Only .......................................... 106 Chapter 18 Using the Brother MFC
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Preparation and Simple Use Guide Steps to prepare and use the machine simply Follow the steps below to prepare and use the machine simply. However, before you perform these steps, see Important Safety Information (page 136), and Advice for Preparation and Simple Use Guide (page 3). If you need further information, refer to BASIC USE or ADVANCED USE. 1 Read the Quick Setup Guide Follow the instructions on the Brother Quick Setup Guide to set up the machine. 2 Setting the Document Documents mus
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PREPARATION AND SIMPLE USE 1 2 Open the document tray by pulling it toward you ( ), then unfold the extension ( ). • DO NOT use curled, wrinkled, folded, or ripped document, or document with staples, paper clips, paste, liquid paper or tape attached. DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper, or fabric. • Make sure documents written with ink are completely dry. 3 Sending a fax 1 Insert the document face down in the ADF. 2 Enter the fax number you want to call. 3 Press Fax Start. 4 Making a single copy
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Advice for Preparation and Simple Use Guide Choosing a Location Place the machine on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place that is free of vibration and shocks. Locate the machine near a telephone wall socket and a standard earthed electrical socket, grounded power outlet. Avoid placing the machine where it may be knocked. Do not place near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals or refrigerators. Do not expose the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture or
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PREPARATION AND SIMPLE USE IMPORTANT: If you need to remove the moulded mains plug in order to fit an appropriate type, you must discard the moulded plug immediately having cut it off, in order that it is not inadvertently inserted into a live socket, thus presenting a shock hazard. The wires in the mains lead of this appliance are colored in accordance with the following code. • Green-and-yellow : Earth • Blue : Neutral • Brown : Live As the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not
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Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD) Sequence You might choose to connect an additional answering machine. When you have an external TAD on the same telephone line as the machine, the TAD answers all calls. The machine “listens” for fax calling (CNG) tones. If it hears them, the machine takes over the call and receives the fax. If it doesn’t hear the CNG tones, the machine will not answer the call, and messages can be left on the TAD by callers in the normal way. The TAD m
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PREPARATION AND SIMPLE USE Outgoing Message (OGM) of External TAD Timing is important in recording this message. The message sets up the ways to handle both manual and automatic fax reception. 1 We recommend the outgoing message (OGM) is no longer than 20 seconds. 2 Allow 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. (This allows the fax to detect the calling tone prior to OGM, so reception can be faster.) 3 We recommend that you end your OGM by giving your Remote Activation Code for p
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FAX-2850 Control Panel Overview 2 1 12 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Liquid Crystal Display Reports/Recall 1 6 Displays messages to help you set up and You can access the Reports menu so you operate the machine. can select a report to print: Help, Quick Dial, Journal, Xmit Verify and System Shift 2 Setup List and Order Form. This key is used to access the “5” through “8” One Touch keys. Dial Pad 7 Dials phone and fax numbers and can be One Touch Dial Keys 3 used as a keyboard for entering These 4 ke
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PREPARATION AND SIMPLE USE Fax Keys: 0 Receive Mode Select how the machine will handle incoming calls. Fax Resolution Sets the resolution when you send a fax. Fax Start Starts sending a fax. Navigation Keys: A Menu/Set Lets you access the menu and programming mode and stores your settings in the machine. or Press to scroll forward or backward to set a menu selection. Also, you can use these keys to do an alphabetical search for the names of stored numbers. or Press to scroll through th
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MFC-4800 Control Panel Overview 2 1 13 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Liquid Crystal Display Copy Keys: 1 5 Displays messages to help you set up and Options operate the machine. You can quickly and easily select temporary settings (for the next copy Reports/Recall 2 only). Accesses the Reports menu so you can select a report to print: Help, Quick Dial, Enlarge/Reduce Journal, Xmit Verify and System Setup Lets you select an enlargement or List and Order Form. reduction ratio: 50%, 71%, 100%, 141%,
