Brother FAX-1355 User Manual

USER’S GUIDEFAX-1355FAX-1360FAX-1460FAX-1560

viiiC Menu and Features 95On-screen programming...95Menu table...

90Cleaning the machine printer platen BWARNING Unplug the machine from the AC power outlet before cleaning the printer platen (1). a Clean the machine

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance91Cleaning the print head BTo ensure good print quality, the machine will regularly clean the print head. You c

92h Press Stop/Exit.If you repeat this procedure at least five times and the print quality is still poor, replace the ink cartridge. After replacing t

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance93Checking the ink volume BYou can check the ink that is left in the cartridge.a Press Ink Management.b Press a

94CAUTION If you are not able to find the yellow protective part, DO not remove the ink cartridge before shipping. It is essential that the machine be

95COn-screen programmingCYour machine is designed to be easy to use with LCD on-screen programming using the menu keys. User-friendly programming help

96Menu keys CTo access the menu mode:a Press Menu.b Choose an option. Press 1 for General Setup menu. Press 2 for Fax menu. Press 3 for Copy menu.

Menu and Features97Menu Table CThe menu table will help you understand the menu selections and options that are found in the machine's programs.

981.GeneralSetup(Continued)6.LCD Contrast— LightDark*Adjusts the contrast of the LCD.167.Echo Control(FAX-1560 only)— level1*level2level3level4Adjusts

Menu and Features992.Fax(Continued)1.Setup Receive(Continued)(In Fax mode only)3.Fax Detect On*Semi(Not for FAX-1355)OffReceives fax messages without

Section IGeneral IGeneral Information 2Loading documents and paper 7General setup 13Security features 17

1002.Fax(Continued)3.Set Quick-Dial1.One-Touch Dial— Stores One-Touch Dial numbers, so you can dial by pressing only a few keys (and Start).452.Speed-

Menu and Features1012.Fax(Continued)0.Miscellaneous1.TX Lock (FAX-1355 and FAX-1360)— Prohibits most operations other than receiving faxes.171.Mem Sec

1025.MachineInfo.1.Serial No. — — Lets you check the serial number of your machine.930.InitialSetup1.Receive Mode(FAX-1355 and FAX-1360) — Fax Only*Fa

Menu and Features103Entering Text CWhen you are setting certain menu selections, such as the Station ID, you may need to enter text into the machine.

104DGeneral DSpecifications DMemory Capacity 16 MB Memory Backup Approx. 24 hours (FAX-1460 and FAX-1560)ADF (automatic document feeder) Up to 20 pag

Specifications1051This depends on printing conditions.Dimensions FAX-1355 DFAX-1360 and FAX-1460 DFAX-1560 DWeight FAX-1355: 5.7kg (12.5 lb)FAX-136

106Print media DPaper Input Paper Tray Paper type:Plain paper Paper size:Letter, Legal, A4Width: 89 mm (3.5 in.) - 216 mm (8.5 in.)Height: 127 mm (

Specifications107Fax D1‘Pages’ refers to the ‘Brother Standard Chart No. 1’ (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, MMR code). Specifications

108Digital TAD (FAX-1460 and FAX-1560) DDigital Cordless Handset (FAX-1560) DCordless handset (BCL-D20) DBattery DTAD YesICM Recording Time Max. 29 mi

Specifications109Copy D1Based on Brother standard pattern. (Fast mode/Stack Copy) Copy speeds vary with the complexity of the document.Consumable item

21Using the documentation1Thank you for buying a Brother machine! Reading the documentation will help you make the most of your machine. Symbols and c

110EThis is a comprehensive list of features and terms that appear in Brother manuals. Availability of these features depends on the model you purchas

Glossary111ECM (Error Correction Mode)Detects errors during fax transmission and resends the pages of the fax that had an error.Extension phoneA telep

112Overseas ModeMakes temporary changes to the fax tones to accommodate noise and static on overseas phone lines.PauseAllows you to place a 3.5 second

Index113FAADF (automatic document feeder) ...7, 22, 34ADF cover ...

114Fax, stand-alonereceiving ...28at end of conversation ... 30, 33difficulties ...

115PPaper ... 8, 106capacity ...9document size ...

116TTAD (telephone answering device), external ... 28, 38connecting ...

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General Information31Control panel overview 1FAX-1355 1FAX-1360 1210617 8911354210617 8911354

Chapter 14FAX-1460 1FAX-1560 1210617 89111312354210617 89111312354

General Information511 LCD (liquid crystal display)Displays messages on the screen to help you set up and use your machine.2 One-Touch keysInstantly a

Chapter 1611 Mode keys: FaxLets you access Fax mode. CopyLets you access Copy mode.12 Microphone (FAX-1460 and FAX-1560)Used by the Speaker Phone

722Loading documents 2You can send a fax and make copies from the ADF (automatic document feeder).Using the ADF 2The ADF can hold up to 20 pages and f

Chapter 28Scanning area 2The figures below show the areas you cannot scan on paper. Handling and using plain paper2You can use plain paper only.To get

Loading documents and paper92Choosing the right media 2Paper type and size for each operation 2Paper weight, thickness and capacity 21Up to 50 sheets

If you need to call Customer ServicePlease complete the following information for future reference:Model Number: FAX-1355, FAX-1360, FAX-1460 and FAX-

Chapter 210Loading paper 2How to load paper 2a If the paper support flap (1) is open, close it, and then pull the paper tray completely out of the mac

Loading documents and paper112f Gently adjust the paper side guides with both hands and the paper length guide to fit the paper.Make sure that the pap

Chapter 212Printable Area 2The figure below shows the unprintable areas on cut sheet paper. The machine cannot print in the shaded areas. Cut Sheet Pa

1333Power Save mode 3When the machine is idle, you can put the machine into Power Save mode by pressing the Power Save key. You can still receive tele

Chapter 3141You cannot receive a fax with Start.2You can receive telephone calls by lifting the handset or using the cordless handset.3FAX-14604(FAX-1

General setup153Paper settings 3Paper Size 3You can use three sizes of paper for printing faxes and copies: Letter, Legal and A4. When you change the

Chapter 316Speaker Volume 3You can choose a range of speaker volume levels, from High to Off.a Press Menu, 1, 3, 3.b Press a or b to choose Low, Med,

1744TX Lock (FAX-1355 and FAX-1360)4TX Lock lets you prevent unauthorized access to the machine.You will not be able to schedule Delayed Faxes or Poll

Chapter 418Turning TX Lock on/off 4Turning TX Lock on 4a Press Menu, 2, 0, 1.b Press a or b to choose Set TX Lock.Press OK.c Enter the registered 4-di

Security features194Setting and changing the Memory Security password 4NoteIf you have already set the password. you will not need to set it again. Se

iApproval Information and Compilation and Publication NoticeTHIS EQUIPMENT IS DESIGNED TO WORK WITH A TWO WIRE ANALOGUE PSTN LINE FITTED WITH THE APPR

Chapter 420

Section IIFax IISending a fax 22Receiving a Fax 28Telephone and External devices 34Dialling and storing numbers 43Digital TAD (FAX-1460 and FAX-1560)

225Entering Fax mode 5To enter fax mode, press (Fax), and the key will glow green.Faxing from the ADF 5a Make sure you are in Fax mode .b Put the d

Sending a fax235Cancelling a Broadcast in progress 5a Press Menu, 2, 6.The LCD will show the fax number being dialled.b Press OK.The LCD will show the

Chapter 524NoteEven if you choose Light or Dark, the machine will send the fax using the Auto setting if you choose Photo as the fax resolution. Chang

Sending a fax255Real time transmission 5When you are sending a fax, the machine will scan the documents into the memory before sending. Then, as soon

Chapter 526NoteThe number of pages you can scan into the memory depends on the amount of data that is printed on each page. Delayed Batch Transmission

Sending a fax275Sending a fax at the end of a conversation 5At the end of a conversation you can send a fax to the other party before you both hang up

286Receive modes 6You must choose a receive mode depending on the external devices and telephone services you have on your line.Choosing the Receive M

Receiving a Fax296FAX-1460 and FAX-1560 6To select or change your Receive Mode 6a Press Menu 0, 1.b Press a or b to choose Fax Only, Fax/Tel, Externa

iiEC Declaration of Conformity under the R & TTE Directive

Chapter 630Using receive modes 6Some receive modes answer automatically (Fax Only and Fax/Tel). You may want to change the ring delay before using the

Receiving a Fax316Receive mode settings6Ring Delay 6The Ring Delay sets the number of times the machine rings before it answers in Fax Only, Fax/Tel o

Chapter 632If Fax Detect is Semi:(Not for FAX-1355)6The machine will only receive a fax call automatically if you answered it using the machine’s hand

Receiving a Fax336If Memory Receive is Off: 6The machine will carry on receiving the fax, with the remaining pages being stored in memory, if enough m

347Voice Operations 7Voice calls can be made either with the handset (FAX-1360 and FAX-1460), cordless handset (FAX-1560), the speaker phone (FAX-146

Telephone and External devices357Tone or pulse 7If you have a Pulse dialling service, but need to send Tone signals (for example, for telephone bankin

Chapter 736Telephone services 7Your machine supports the Caller ID subscriber telephone service that some telephone companies offer.Features like Voic

Telephone and External devices377Printing Caller ID List 7a Press Menu, 2, 0, 4.b Press a or b to choose Print Report.Press OK.If no ID is stored, the

Chapter 738To enable the machine to work with BT Call Sign (With your external phone only)7a Press Menu, 2, 0, 3. 0.Miscellaneous 3.BT Call Signb Pres

Telephone and External devices397Connections 7The external TAD must be connected as shown in the previous illustration.a Set your external TAD to one

iiiTable of ContentsSection I General1 General Information 2Using the documentation...

Chapter 740External and extension phones7Connecting an external or extension telephone 7You can connect a separate telephone to your machine as shown

Telephone and External devices417Using extension telephones (For U.K. only) 7Your premises may already be wired with parallel extension telephones, or

Chapter 742Using a cordless external telephone(Not for FAX-1560) 7Once the base unit of cordless telephone has been connected to the same telephone li

4388How to Dial 8Manual dialling 8Press all of the digits of the fax number. One-Touch Dialling 8Press the One-Touch key that stores the number you wa

Chapter 844Search 8You can search for names you have stored in the One-Touch and Speed-Dial memories. Press Search/Speed Dial and the menu keys to sea

Dialling and storing numbers458Storing One-Touch Dial numbers 8Your machine has 5 One-Touch keys where you can store 10 fax or phone numbers for autom

Chapter 846Setting up Groups for broadcasting 8If you regularly want to send the same fax message to many fax numbers you can set up a Group. Groups a

4799TAD-Mode for internal TAD9The TAD feature will store up to 99 incoming voice messages. Messages are stored in the order in which they are received

Chapter 948Listening to your OGM 9a Press Menu, 2, 7, 1.b Press a or b to choose TAD Message or F/T Message, then press OK.c Press a or b to choose Pl

Digital TAD (FAX-1460 and FAX-1560)499Printing fax messages 9Once you print a new fax message stored in memory it will automatically be erased from t

ivSection II Fax5 Sending a fax 22Entering Fax mode ...22Fa

Chapter 950Additional TAD operations9Setting maximum time for incoming messages 9Your machine’s default setting will save incoming messages up to 30

511010You can use only one remote fax option at a time.Fax Forwarding 10The fax forwarding feature lets you automatically forward your received faxes

Chapter 1052Changing Remote Fax Options10If received faxes are left in your machine's memory when you change the remote fax options, the LCD will

Remote fax options5310Using your Remote Access Code 10a Dial your fax number from a telephone or another fax machine using touch tone.b When your mach

Chapter 1054Changing your Fax Forwarding number 10You can change the default setting of your fax forwarding number from another telephone or fax machi

Remote fax options5510Remote fax commands 10Follow the commands below to access features when you are away from the machine. When you call the machine

Chapter 105697 Check the receiving status (FAX-1460 and FAX-1560)1 Fax You can check whether your machine has received any fax or voice messages. If y

571111Fax reports 11You need to set up the Transmission Verification Report and Journal Period using the Menu key.Transmission Verification Report 11Y

Chapter 1158Reports 11The following reports are available: How to print a report 11a Press Menu, 4.b Choose one of the options below: Press a or b to

591212Polling 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’

v7 Telephone and External devices 34Voice Operations ...3

Chapter 1260Setup for delayed polling receive 12Delayed polling lets you set the machine to begin polling receive at a later time. You can only set up

Polling6112Polled transmit 12Polled Transmit is when you set up your machine to wait with a document so another fax machine can call and retrieve it.S

Chapter 1262

Section IIICopy IIIMaking copies 64

6413How to copy 13Entering Copy mode 13Press (Copy) to enter Copy mode. The default setting is Fax. You can change the number of seconds or minutes th

Making copies6513Copy options 13When you want to quickly change the copy settings temporarily for the next copy, use the Copy key. The machine return

Chapter 1366To change the default setting, follow the instruction below:a Press Menu, 3, 1. 1.Qualityb Press a or b to choose Normal, Fast or Best.Pre

Making copies6713Making N in 1 copies 13The N in 1 copy feature can help you save paper by letting you copy two or four pages onto one printed page.Im

Chapter 1368Adjusting Brightness and Contrast 13Brightness 13To temporarily change the brightness setting, follow the instructions below:a Make sure y

Section IVAppendixes IVSafety and Legal 70Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 77Menu and Features 95Specifications 104Glossary 110

vi9 Digital TAD (FAX-1460 and FAX-1560) 47TAD-Mode for internal TAD ...4

70AChoosing a location APut your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put the machine near a teleph

Safety and Legal71To use the machine safely APlease keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance.Note(F

72 DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the machine under the panel cover, or touch the document feed rollers. Doing this may cause injury. DO NOT p

Safety and Legal73 DO NOT touch the area shaded in the illustration. Doing this may cause injury. When moving the machine you must lift it from the

74WARNING • Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telep

Safety and Legal759 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 w

76Warning - This machine must be earthed AThe wires in the mains lead are coloured in line with the following code: Green and Yellow: Earth Blue: Ne

77BTroubleshooting BIf you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. Most problems can be

78Printed pages double-feed and cause a paper jam. Close the output paper tray cover and slide it forward, then push the paper tray firmly back into t

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance79Sending FaxesDifficulty SuggestionsCannot send a fax Check all line cord connections. Make sure that the Fax

viiSection III Copy13 Making copies 64How to copy...

80Error messages BAs with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur. If this happens, your machine identifies the error and shows an error me

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance81Document Jam The document was not inserted or fed properly, or the document scanned from the ADF was too long

82Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report BIf the LCD shows:  Change Unable XX Clean Unable XX Init Unable XX Print Unable XX Scan Unable X

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance83Transferring faxes to another fax machineBIf you have not set up your Station ID, you cannot enter fax transf

84Document is jammed inside the panel coverBa Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed.b Open the panel cover.c Pull the jammed document out

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance85c Remove the Lower Jam Clear Cover (1) from the back of the machine. Pull the jammed paper out of the machine

86Dial Tone detection BWhen you send a fax automatically, by default your machine will wait for a fixed amount of time before it starts to dial the nu

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance87 c Open the new ink cartridge bag, and then take out the ink cartridge.d Remove the protective yellow cap (1)

88WARNING If ink gets in your eyes, wash them out with water at once and call a doctor if you are concerned. CAUTION DO NOT take out the ink cartridge

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance89Clean the outside of the machine as follows:Ba Pull the paper tray (1) completely out of the machine. b Wipe