Brother MFC-3820CN User Manual

USER’S GUIDE®MFC-3820CNMFC-3420C

viii WARNI NG When you move the MFC, grasp the side handholds as shown above. Do NOT carry the MFC by holding it at the bottom. Use caution when ins

QUICK-DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONS 7 - 45Press Menu/Set to accept the Speed-Dial numbers for this Group.6Use the dial pad and the chart on page

7 - 5 QUICK-DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONSDialing optionsAccess codes and credit card numbersSometimes you may want to choose from several long di

QUICK-DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONS 7 - 6PausePress Redial/Pause to insert a 3.5-second pause between numbers. If you are dialing overseas, you c

8 - 1 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS8Fax Forwarding/PagingProgramming a Fax Forwarding numberWhen Fax Forwarding is set to On, your MFC stores the received fax

REMOTE FAX OPTIONS 8 - 2Programming your pager numberWhen Paging is selected, your MFC dials the pager number you’ve programmed, and then dials your

8 - 3 REMOTE FAX OPTIONSSetting Fax StorageIf you set Fax Storage to ON, you will be able to retrieve fax messages from another location using Fax F

REMOTE FAX OPTIONS 8 - 4Setting your Remote Access CodeThe remote access code lets you access the Remote Retrieval features when you are away from y

8 - 5 REMOTE FAX OPTIONSRemote RetrievalYou can call your MFC from any touch tone telephone or fax machine, then use the Remote Access Code and remo

REMOTE FAX OPTIONS 8 - 6Remote commandsFollow the commands below to access features when you are away from the MFC. When you call the MFC and enter

8 - 7 REMOTE FAX OPTIONSRetrieving fax messages1Dial your fax number.2When your MFC answers, immediately enter your Remote Access Code (3 digits fol

ix This product must be installed near an AC power outlet that is easily accessible. In case of emergencies, you must disconnect the power cord fro

PRINTING REPORTS 9 - 19MFC settings and activityYou need to set up the Transmission Verification Report and Journal Period in the menu table.Press M

9 - 2 PRINTING REPORTSSetting the Journal PeriodYou can set the MFC to print a journal at specific intervals (every 50 faxes, 6, 12 or 24 hours, 2 o

PRINTING REPORTS 9 - 3Printing reportsTo print a report1For MFC-3420C, press Menu/Set, 5.For MFC-3820CN, press Menu/Set, 7.2Press or to select t

10 - 1 MAKING COPIES10Using the MFC as a copierYou can use your MFC as a copier, making up to 99 copies at a time.Enter Copy modeBefore making copie

MAKING COPIES 10 - 2Making a single copy1Press (Copy) to illuminate it in green.2Load your original. (See Load originals on page 2-1.)3Press Black

10 - 3 MAKING COPIESUsing the Copy keys(Temporary settings)When you want to change the settings only for the next copy, use the Temporary Copy keys.

MAKING COPIES 10 - 4Enlarge/ReduceYou can select the following enlargement or reduction ratios.Auto sets the MFC to calculate the ratio that fits th

10 - 5 MAKING COPIESQualityYou can select the copy quality. The default setting is Normal.1Press (Copy) to illuminate it in green.2Load your origin

MAKING COPIES 10 - 6OptionsUse the Options key to set the following copy settings only for the next copy.After you finish choosing settings using th

10 - 7 MAKING COPIESPaper TypeYou can change the paper type only for the next copy. Select the type of media that you are using to get the best prin

x Choosing a locationPlace your MFC on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put the MFC near a telephone wal

MAKING COPIES 10 - 8Paper SizeYou can change the paper size setting only for the next copy.1Press (Copy) to illuminate it in green.2Load your origi

10 - 9 MAKING COPIESContrastYou can adjust the copy contrast to help an image look sharper and more vivid.1Press (Copy) to illuminate it in green.2

MAKING COPIES 10 - 10N in 1 copy (Page Layout)You can save paper by copying either two or four pages on one page. If you want to print a poster, use

10 - 11 MAKING COPIES2 in 14 in 1 (P)If you selected Glossy in the Paper Type setting, 2 in 1 and 4 in 1 copies are not available.2 in 1 or 4 in 1 c

MAKING COPIES 10 - 12Poster (3X3)You can make a poster size copy of a photograph.For Poster copies, you cannot make more than one copy.

10 - 13 MAKING COPIESChanging the default copy settingsYou can change the default copy settings. These settings will stay until you change them agai

MAKING COPIES 10 - 14Color Adjustment1Press Menu/Set, 3, 4.2Press or to select Red, Green or Blue.Press Menu/Set.3Press to increase the color

10 - 15 MAKING COPIESLegal limitationsColor reproductions of certain originals are illegal and may result in either criminal or civil liability. Thi

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™ (MFC-3820CN ONLY) 11 - 111IntroductionYour Brother MFC includes four media drives (slots) for use with popular digital

11 - 2 WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™ (MFC-3820CN ONLY)Basic flowEven if your machine is not connected to your computer, you can print photo directly

xiQuick Reference GuideSending faxesAutomatic Transmission1If it is not illuminated in green, press (Fax).2Load your original. (See Load original

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™ (MFC-3820CN ONLY) 11 - 3Getting startedFirmly insert the card into the appropriate slot.PhotoCapture key Lights: PhotoC

11 - 4 WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™ (MFC-3820CN ONLY)The MFC can only read one Media card at a time so do not insert more than one card. The setting

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™ (MFC-3820CN ONLY) 11 - 5Printing the Index (Thumbnails)The PhotoCapture Center™ assigns numbers for images (such as No.

11 - 6 WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™ (MFC-3820CN ONLY)Printing imagesBefore you can print an individual image, you have to know the image number.1Mak

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™ (MFC-3820CN ONLY) 11 - 7Paper Type & Paper Size5Press or to select the type of paper you are using, (Letter Glo

11 - 8 WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™ (MFC-3820CN ONLY)DPOF printingDPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format.Major Digital Camera manufacturers (Can

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™ (MFC-3820CN ONLY) 11 - 9Changing the default settingsYou can adjust the Print Quality, Paper & Print Size, Brightne

11 - 10 WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™ (MFC-3820CN ONLY)Brightness1Press Menu/Set, 4, 3.2Press to make a lighter print.—OR—Press to make a darker

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™ (MFC-3820CN ONLY) 11 - 11Color enhancement (True2Life®)You can turn on the color enhancement (True2Life®) feature to pr

11 - 12 WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™ (MFC-3820CN ONLY) SharpnessThis setting enhances the detail of an image. It is similar to adjusting the fine fo

xii Dialing operationsSpeed-Dialing1If it is not illuminated in green, press (Fax).2Load your original. (See Load originals on page 2-1.)3Press Se

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™ (MFC-3820CN ONLY) 11 - 13Using PhotoCapture Center™ from your PCYou can access the media card that is in the media driv

12 - 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION12Standard telephone and FCC NoticesThese notices are in effect on models sold and used in the United States only.When p

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 12 - 2If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary

12 - 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATIONWARNI NGThis MFC has been certified to comply with FCC standards, which are applied to the USA only. A grounded plug sho

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 12 - 4ImportantChanges or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to

12 - 5 IMPORTANT INFORMATIONImportant safety instructions1Read all of these instructions.2Save them for later reference.3Follow all warnings and ins

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 12 - 612Do not place anything in front of the MFC that will block received faxes. Do not place anything in the path of receive

12 - 7 IMPORTANT INFORMATIONTrademarksThe Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.Brother is a registered trademark of Bro

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 113 Troubleshooting Error messagesAs with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur. If this h

13 - 2 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEData Remains Print data remains in the machine’s memory. Re-start printing from your computer.Print da

xiiiTable of Contents1Introduction ... 1-1Using this Guide ...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 3Out of Memory(May occur when the MFC’s used as a printer)You can’t store data in the memory. (Fax send

13 - 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEOriginal jamsIf the original is jammed, follow the steps below.Original is jammed in the top of the AD

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 5Printer jam or paper jamRemove the jammed paper depending on where it is jammed in the MFC.Paper is ja

13 - 6 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE2Pull up the jammed paper to remove it.Paper is jammed inside the paper tray1Pull the paper tray out o

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 72Pull up the jammed paper to remove it.Paper is jammed inside the machine.1Open the scanner cover by r

13 - 8 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEIf you are having difficulty with your machineIf you think there is a problem with your MFC or the way

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 9Phone Line or ConnectionsThe machine does not answer when called.Make sure the machine is in the corre

13 - 10 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCESoftware Difficulties Cannot perform ‘2 in 1 or 4 in 1’ printing.Check that the paper size setting in

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 11How to improve print qualityCleaning the print headTo ensure good print quality, the machine will reg

13 - 12 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCESTEP A: Color block quality checkThe LCD shows:4Check the quality of the four color blocks on the she

xivRecommended paper...2-4Paper capacity of the paper tray ...2-5Paper specificatio

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 13STEP B: Alignment CheckThe LCD shows:9Check the 600 dpi and 1200 dpi test prints to see if number 5 m

13 - 14 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEIf you still see missing ink in this Print Quality Check Sheet, repeat the cleaning and test print pr

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 15Packing and shipping the MFCWhenever you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with

13 - 16 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE5Attach the yellow protective bar.6Remove the paper tray and output paper support.7Wrap the MFC in th

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 178Pack the printed materials in the original carton as shown below. Do not pack the used ink cartridge

13 - 18 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCERoutine maintenanceCleaning the scannerUnplug the MFC and lift the document cover. Clean the scanner

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 19Cleaning the MFC printer platen Be careful not to touch the paper feed star wheels and flat cable, an

13 - 20 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEReplacing the ink cartridgesYour MFC is equipped with an ink dot counter that automatically monitors

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 216Hold the new ink cartridge as shown in the illustration, and then peel the sealing tape from the sid

13 - 22 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEWARNI NGIf ink gets in your eyes, irrigate them with water immediately and call a doctor if you are c

xvPrinting a reduced incoming fax (Auto Reduction) ... 5-5Printing a fax from the memory ...

GLOSSARY G - 1GADF (automatic document feeder) The original can be placed in the ADF and scanned one page at a time automatically.Auto Reduction R

G - 2 GLOSSARYCompatibility group The ability of one fax unit to communicate with another. Compatibility is assured between ITU-T Groups.Contrast

GLOSSARY G - 3Fine resolution Resolution is 203 × 196 dpi. It is used for small print and graphs.Gray scale The shades of gray available for copyi

G - 4 GLOSSARYOverseas Mode Makes temporary changes to the fax tones to accommodate noise and static on overseas phone lines.Paging Feature enable

GLOSSARY G - 5Scanning The process of sending an electronic image of a paper original into your computer.Scan to Card (MFC-3820CN only) You can sc

S - 1 SPECIFICATIONSSProduct descriptionGeneralSpecificationsMemory Capacity 8 MB (MFC-3420C)16 MB (MFC-3820CN)Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)Up to

SPECIFICATIONS S - 2Print mediaWeight 24.3 lb (11 kg)Noise Operating:Standby: 48 dB A or less35 dB A or lessTemperature Operating:Best Print Quality

S - 3 SPECIFICATIONSCopyPhotoCapture Center (MFC-3820CN only)Color/Black Color/BlackCopy Speed MonoUp to 12 pages/minute (Letter paper) ColorUp to 1

SPECIFICATIONS S - 4Fax Compatibility ITU-T Group 3Coding System MH/MR/MMR/JPEGModem Speed Automatic Fallback14400 bps: (MFC-3420C)33600 bps: (MFC-3

S - 5 SPECIFICATIONSScanner*1“Pages” refers to the “Brother Standard Chart No. 1” (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, JBIG code). Speci

xviDual Access (Not available for color faxes)...6-9Real Time Transmission...6-9Checking job st

SPECIFICATIONS S - 6PrinterInterfacesPrinter Driver Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional and XP driver supporting Brother Native Compression mode a

S - 7 SPECIFICATIONSComputer requirementsMinimum System RequirementsComputer Platform & Operating System VersionProcessor Minimum Speed Minimum

SPECIFICATIONS S - 8Consumable itemsNetwork (LAN) (MFC-3820CN only)Ink Black and 3 individual color ink cartridges separate from the print heads.Ser

I - 1 INDEXIndexAAccess codes, storing and dialing ... 7-5Accessories and supplies ... iiADF (automatic document fee

INDEX I - 2DDate and Time ...4-1Delayed Batch Transmission ...6-16Delayed Fax ...

I - 3 INDEXoverseas ... 6-13Real Time Transmission .. 6-9redialing ... 7-6resolution ... 6

INDEX I - 4size of original ...2-1Type ...4-5Phone lineconnections ...1-12difficulties

I - 5 INDEXTTAD (telephone answering device), external ... 1-10, 1-15, 5-1connecting ... 1-10, 1-12Receive Mode ...

REMOTE RETRIEVAL ACCESS CARD R - 1Remote Retrieval Access cardIf you plan to receive fax messages while away from your machine, carrying the Remote

R - 2 Press Menu/Set, 2, 5, 3.When you are at the machine:fax number where you want your fax messages forwardedfollowed by .Program Fax Forw

xvii9Printing reports ... 9-1MFC settings and activity ...

EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS(Canada only)NOTICEThis product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.NOTICE The Ringer Equiva

These machines are made for use in the USA and CANADA only. We cannot recommend using them overseas because it may violate the Telecommunications Regu

If you need to call Customer ServicePlease complete the following information for future reference:Model Number: MFC-3420C and MFC-3820CN(Circle your

xviiiColor enhancement (True2Life®)...11-11Cropping...11-12Unde

xixGGlossary ... G-1SSpecifications ...

INTRODUCTION 1 - 11Using this GuideThank you for buying a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). Your MFC is simple to use, with LCD screen instructio

1 - 2 INTRODUCTIONFax Test Sheet and Product Registration(USA only)After setting your Station ID, please fill in the Test Sheet included with your M

INTRODUCTION 1 - 3Control panel overviewMFC-3820CN MFC-3420C3 4 5 6 71 211 10 9 83 4 5 6 71 210 9 8

1 - 4 INTRODUCTION1 Copy keys(Temporary settings):OptionsYou can quickly and easily select temporary settings for copying.QualityUse this key to tem

INTRODUCTION 1 - 58 Navigation keys:Menu/SetLets you access the Menu to program and store your settings in the MFC.VolumeWhen using the speaker or d

1 - 6 INTRODUCTIONTurning the MFC on and offWhen the MFC is idle, you can turn it on and off by pressing the On/Off key. In OFF mode, no MFC operati

INTRODUCTION 1 - 7About fax machinesCustom featuresDo you have Voice Mail on the phone line?If you have Voice Mail on the phone line where you will

1 - 8 INTRODUCTIONFax tones and handshakeWhen someone is sending a fax, the MFC sends fax calling tones (CNG tones). These are quiet, intermittent b

iBrother numbersRegister your productBy registering your product with Brother International Corporation, you will be recorded as the original owner

INTRODUCTION 1 - 9ECM (Error Correction Mode)The Error Correction Mode (ECM) is a way for the MFC to check a fax transmission while it is in progres

1 - 10 INTRODUCTIONConnecting an external telephone answering device (TAD)SequenceYou may choose to connect an answering device. However, when you h

INTRODUCTION 1 - 11When the TAD is in use, the LCD shows Telephone.If You Do Not Subscribe to Distinctive Ring Service:You must plug your TAD into t

1 - 12 INTRODUCTIONConnectionsThe external TAD must be plugged into the back of the MFC, into the jack labeled EXT. Your MFC cannot work properly if

INTRODUCTION 1 - 13Special line considerationsRoll over phone linesA roll over phone system is a group of two or more separate telephone lines that

1 - 14 INTRODUCTIONConverting telephone wall outletsThere are three ways to convert to an RJ11 jack. The first two ways may require assistance from

INTRODUCTION 1 - 15Installing MFC, external two-line TAD and two-line telephoneWhen you are installing an external two-line telephone answering devi

1 - 16 INTRODUCTIONMulti-line connections (PBX)Most offices use a central telephone system. While it is often relatively simple to connect the MFC t

LOADING ORIGINALS AND PAPER 2 - 12Load originalsYou can copy and scan from the ADF (automatic document feeder) or from the scanner glass.Using the a

2 - 2 LOADING ORIGINALS AND PAPER2Fan the pages well and stagger them at an angle. Make sure you put the originals face up, top edge first in the AD

ii Brother fax back system (USA only)Brother has installed an easy-to-use fax back system, so you can get instant answers to common technical questi

LOADING ORIGINALS AND PAPER 2 - 3Using the scanner glassYou can use the scanner glass to fax pages of a book or one page at a time. Original must be

2 - 4 LOADING ORIGINALS AND PAPERAbout paperThe print quality of your original can be affected by the kind of paper you use in the MFC.To get the be

LOADING ORIGINALS AND PAPER 2 - 5Paper capacity of the paper tray * You can copy only on Letter, Legal and Photo Card (4"(W) x 6"(H)) pape

2 - 6 LOADING ORIGINALS AND PAPERPaper capacity of the output paper support Output Paper SupportUp to 50 sheets of 20 lb (Letter) Transparencies and

LOADING ORIGINALS AND PAPER 2 - 7Printable areaThe printable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below show t

2 - 8 LOADING ORIGINALS AND PAPERHow to load paper and envelopesTo load paper or other media1Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and mis

LOADING ORIGINALS AND PAPER 2 - 9To load glossy paper1Fan the stack of glossy paper well.2Put a sheet of plain paper in the paper tray first, and th

3 - 1 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING3User-friendly programmingYour MFC is designed to be easy to use with LCD on-screen programming using the navigation keys

ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3 - 2Navigation keysYou can access the menu mode by pressing Menu/Set.When you enter the menu, the LCD scrolls.Press 1 for Gen

3 - 3 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING Main Menu Submenu Menu SelectionsOptions Descriptions Page1.General Setup1.Mode Timer — 5 Mins2 Mins1 Min30 Secs0 SecOff

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ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3 - 42.Fax 1.Setup Receive(In Fax mode only)1.Ring Delay 0403020100Sets the number of rings before the MFC answers in Fax or F

3 - 5 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING2.Fax (Continued)2.Setup Send(In Fax mode only)(Continued)4.Batch TX OnOffCombines delayed faxes to the same fax number a

ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3 - 62.Fax (Continued)5.Remote Fax Opt(Continued)2.Fax StorageOnOffStores incoming faxes in the memory so you can retrieve the

3 - 7 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING3.Copy(Continued)4.Color Adjust1.Red R:- +R:- +R:- +R:- +R:- +Adjusts the amount of Red in copies.10-142.Green G:-

ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3 - 84.PhotoCapture (MFC-3820CN only)(Continued)5.True2LifeTrue2Life:OnTrue2Life:Off1.White Balance- +- +- +- +- +Adjusts

3 - 9 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING4.Test Print (MFC-3420C only)6.Test Print(MFC-3820CN only)You can print a test sample page to check the print quality and

ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3 - 105.LAN (MFC-3820CN only)(Continued)1.Setup TCP/IP (Continued)9.APIPA OnOffAutomatically allocates the IP address from the

3 - 11 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING5.LAN (MFC-3820CN only)(Continued)4.Setup Mail TX1.Sender Subject— Displays the subject that is attached to the Internet

ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3 - 125.Print Reports(MFC-3420C only)7.Print Reports(MFC-3820CN only)1.Help List — — You can print these lists and reports.9-3

4 - 1 GETTING STARTED4sInitial SetupSetting the Date and TimeYour MFC displays the date and time and if you set up the Station ID it prints on every

iv Brother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service(USA only)Who is covered:• This limited warranty (“warranty”) is givenonly to the origi

GETTING STARTED 4 - 2Setting the Station IDYou should store your name or company name and fax number on all fax pages that you send.1Press Menu/Set,

4 - 3 GETTING STARTEDEntering textWhen you are setting certain menu selections, such as the Station ID, you may need to type text into the MFC. Most

GETTING STARTED 4 - 4Special characters and symbols Press , # or 0, and then press or to move the cursor under the special character or symbol y

4 - 5 GETTING STARTEDGeneral SetupSetting the Mode TimerThe MFC has three temporary mode keys on the control panel: Fax, Copy and Scan. You can chan

GETTING STARTED 4 - 6Setting the Paper Size (MFC-3420C only)You can use two sizes of paper for printing your faxes and copies: letter and legal. Whe

4 - 7 GETTING STARTEDSetting the Ring VolumeYou can adjust the ring volume when your MFC is idle (not being used). You can turn the ring Off or you

GETTING STARTED 4 - 8Setting the Speaker VolumeYou can adjust the MFC’s one-way speaker volume.1Press Menu/Set, 1, 4, 3.2Press or to select (Low

4 - 9 GETTING STARTEDOn/Off Setting You can customize machine’s On/Off key. The default setting is Off. Your MFC will not work when it is switched O

SETUP RECEIVE 5 - 15Basic receiving operationsChoosing the Receive ModeThere are four different Receive Modes for your MFC. You can choose the mode

5 - 2 SETUP RECEIVETo select or change your Receive Mode1If it is not illuminated in green, press (Fax).2Press Menu/Set, 0, 1.3Press or to selec

vBrother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service(USA only)provided such replacement productsconform to the manufacturer's specifica

SETUP RECEIVE 5 - 3Setting the F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only)If you set the Receive Mode to Fax/Tel, you’ll need to decide how long the MFC will

5 - 4 SETUP RECEIVEEasy Receive When you use this feature, you don’t have to press Black Start, Color Start, or the Fax Receive Code 51 when you ans

SETUP RECEIVE 5 - 5Printing a reduced incoming fax (Auto Reduction)If you choose On, the MFC automatically reduces an incoming fax to fit on one pag

5 - 6 SETUP RECEIVEAdvanced receiving operationsOperation from extension telephonesIf you answer a fax call on an extension telephone, or an externa

SETUP RECEIVE 5 - 7Using a cordless external handsetIf your cordless telephone is connected to the EXT. jack on the MFC and you typically carry the

5 - 8 SETUP RECEIVEPollingPolling is the process of retrieving faxes from another fax machine. You can use your MFC to ‘poll’ other machines, or you

SETUP RECEIVE 5 - 9Telephone servicesYour MFC supports the Distinctive Ring and Caller ID subscriber telephone services that some telephone companie

5 - 10 SETUP RECEIVEDo you have Voice Mail?If you have Voice Mail on the phone line that you will install your new MFC on, there is a strong possibi

SETUP RECEIVE 5 - 11 The MFC will only answer calls to its registered number. The first two rings are silent on the MFC. This is because the fax mus

5 - 12 SETUP RECEIVECaller IDAfter a few rings, the LCD shows the telephone number of your caller (or name, if available). Once you pick up the hand

vi BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (Canada only)Pursuant to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchas

SETUP RECEIVE 5 - 13Viewing Caller ID ListCaller ID memory stores information for up to thirty calls. When the thirty-first call comes in, informati

6 - 1 SETUP SEND6How to faxYou can send faxes from the ADF (automatic document feeder) or from the scanner glass.Enter Fax modeBefore sending faxes,

SETUP SEND 6 - 2Speed-DialingPress Search/Speed Dial, #, and then the two digit Speed-Dial number. (See Storing Speed-Dial numbers on page 7-1.)Sear

6 - 3 SETUP SENDFaxing from the automatic document feeder (ADF)Faxing from the ADF1If it is not illuminated in green, press (Fax). 2Load your orig

SETUP SEND 6 - 4Out of Memory messageIf you get an Out of Memory message while scanning the first page of a fax, press Stop/Exit to cancel the scan.

6 - 5 SETUP SENDManual transmission Manual transmission lets you hear the dialing, ringing and fax-receiving tones while sending a fax.1If it is not

SETUP SEND 6 - 6Basic sending operationsSending faxes using multiple settingsWhen you send a fax you can choose any combination of these settings: c

6 - 7 SETUP SENDFax ResolutionYou can use the Fax Resolution key to change the setting temporarily (for this fax only). Press Fax Resolution and or

SETUP SEND 6 - 8Manual and automatic fax RedialIf you are sending a fax manually and the line is busy, press Redial/Pause, and then press Black Star

6 - 9 SETUP SENDDual Access (Not available for color faxes)You can dial a number, and begin scanning the fax into memory—even when the MFC is sendin

viiSafety precautionsTo use the MFC safelyPlease refer to these instructions for later reference and before attempting any maintenance.WARNI NGTher

SETUP SEND 6 - 104To change the default setting, press or to select On (or Off).Press Menu/Set.Go to Step 6.—OR—For the next fax transmission on

6 - 11 SETUP SENDCanceling a job while scanning, dialing and sending the originalYou can cancel a job while you are scanning it into memory by press

SETUP SEND 6 - 12Advanced sending operationsBroadcasting (Not available for color faxes)Broadcasting is when the same fax message is automatically s

6 - 13 SETUP SEND5Enter the next number.(Example: Speed-Dial number)6When the LCD displays the fax number or name of the other party, press Menu/Set

SETUP SEND 6 - 14Delayed Fax (Not available for color faxes)During the day you can store up to 50 faxes in the memory to be sent within 24 hours. Th

6 - 15 SETUP SENDSetting up Polled Transmit (Not available for color faxes)Polled Transmit is when you set up your MFC to wait with a paper original

SETUP SEND 6 - 16Delayed Batch Transmission(Not available for color faxes)Before sending the delayed faxes, your MFC will help you economize by sort

7 - 1 QUICK-DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONS7Storing numbers for easy dialingYou can set up your MFC to do two types of easy dialing: Speed-Dial an

QUICK-DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONS 7 - 25Use the dial pad to enter the name (up to 15 characters).Press Menu/Set.(You can use the chart on page

7 - 3 QUICK-DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONSSetting up Groups for BroadcastingGroups allow you to send the same fax message to many fax numbers by p