Brother PC-2800- Manuals

iii Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties (For 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 PART...

iv BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rightsand you may also have other rights thatmay vary from state to state. This warranty is given only to the firstend-use purchaser of theaccompanying product (referred to inthis warranty as “th...

v BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For USA Only) (iii) the proper packaging instructionsare not followed and has causeddamage to the product; or (iv) thewarranty period on your originalProduct has expired or has not beensufficiently validated with a copy of theproof of purchas...

vii Quick Reference Guide Sending Faxes Automatic Transmission 1 Place the original face down in the ADF. 2 Enter the fax number using One Touch (FAX models only), Speed Dial, Search or the dial pad. 3 Press Fax Start . Sending a Cover Page 1 Place the original face down in the ADF. 2 Press Menu/Set...

viii Storing Numbers Storing One Touch Dial Numbers (For FAX models only) 1 Press Menu/Set , 2 , 3 , 1 . 2 Press the One Touch key where you want to store the number. 3 Enter a number (up to 20 digits), and then press Menu/Set . 4 Enter a name (or leave it blank), and then press Menu/Set . 5 Press S...

ix How to Access the Complete Owner's Manual (For MFC-4800 Only) This Owner's Manual does not contain the information for the Printer, Scanner and PC Fax. When you are ready to learn detailed information about these operations, read the complete Owner's Manual that is included on the CD-ROM. To View...

xi Table of Contents 1 Introduction ..................................................................................... 1-1 Using This Manual ..................................................................... 1-1 Finding Information............................................................. 1...

xii Converting Telephone Wall Outlets ............................. 2-12Installing FAX/MFC, External Two-Line TAD and Two-Line Telephone ................................................ 2-12 Multi-Line Connections (PBX) ......................................... 2-13 If You Are Installing the FAX/MFC...

xiv 7 Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options ..................................... 7-1 Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing ............................................. 7-1 Storing One Touch Dial Numbers (For FAX Models Only).. 7-1Storing Speed Dial Numbers .................................................

1 - 1 I N T R O D U C T I O N 1 1 Introduction Using This Manual Thank you for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center (FAX/MFC). This FAX/MFC has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you through programming your MFC. However, you can use your FAX/MFC...

I N T R O D U C T I O N 1 - 2 Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only) After programming your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included with your FAX/MFC, and then fax it to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your first transmission. This will verify that your M...

1 - 3 I N T R O D U C T I O N FAX-2800, FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 Control Panel Overview 1 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The LCD displays messages to help you set up and operate your FAX. 2 Shift Accesses the second number stored on each One Touch key (5-8). 3 One Touch Keys: These 4 keys give you instan...

I N T R O D U C T I O N 1 - 4 0 Fax Keys: Receive Mode Use to select how the FAX will handle incoming calls. Fax Resolution Sets the resolution when you send a fax. Fax Start Starts an operation, such as sending a fax. A Navigation Keys: Menu/Set Lets you access the Menu and Programming mode and sto...

1 - 5 I N T R O D U C T I O N MFC-4800 Control Panel Overview 1 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The LCD displays messages to help you set up and operate your MFC. 2 Reports Accesses the Reports menu so you can select a report to print: Help List, Auto Dial, Fax Activity, Transmission Verification and U...

I N T R O D U C T I O N 1 - 6 8 Dial Pad Use to dial phone and fax numbers and as a keyboard for entering information into the MFC. (For Canada Only): The # key lets you switch the dialing type during a telephone call from PULSE to TONE . 9 Hold Lets you place telephone calls on hold. 0 Search/Speed...

1 - 7 I N T R O D U C T I O N About Fax Machines If you’re a first-time fax machine user, fax operation might seem a little mysterious. Soon, you’ll recognize the unusual fax tones on your phone line, and be able to send and receive faxes easily. Custom Features Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone L...

I N T R O D U C T I O N 1 - 8 The receiving fax responds with fax receiving tones—loud, chirping sounds. A receiving fax chirps for about 60 seconds over the phone line, and the LCD shows RECEIVING . If your FAX/MFC is set to the FAX mode, it will answer every call automatically with fax receiving t...

A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S 2 - 1 2 2 Assembly and Connections Packing List Make sure you have the following items: Caution (For FAX-3800 Only) Do NOT throw away the filter cores and cable ties by accident. You will need them to meet FCC Emission Requirements when you connect the MFC...

2 - 2 A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Choosing a Location Place your FAX/MFC on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place that is free of vibration and shocks. Locate the FAX/MFC near a telephone jack and a standard, grounded power outlet. Make sure nothing blocks the flow o...

A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S 2 - 3 Assembly Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge) 1 Unpack the drum unit assembly, including the toner cartridge, and gently rock it from side to side five or six times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. To prevent d...

2 - 4 A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S 2 Open the top cover of the FAX/MFC. 3 Holding the drum unit by its handles, insert it into the FAX/MFC. 4 Close the top cover.

A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S 2 - 5 Setting Up the FAX/MFC Follow the instructions below to connect the handset, power cord, and telephone line. 1 Connect the Handset.Connect the curled handset cord to the bottom of the handset and the left side of the FAX/MFC. 2 Connect the power cord...

2 - 6 A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S 4 Attach the plastic document and paper supports to the multi-purpose sheet feeder. 5 Pull out the paper tray and the extension. 6 If your paper size is Letter or A4, unfold the paper stopper by pulling it toward you. (For legal paper) (For A4 or let...

A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S 2 - 7 Loading Paper 1 Adjust the guides to the position for the paper size you are using. 2 Fan the paper well. Push down the paper lever. Load the paper (with the lever down). Make sure the print side is toward the fax machine and the paper level is stack...

2 - 8 A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Paper Capacity of Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder: Up to 0.87 inch (22 mm) in height (up to the mark) Approx. 200 sheets of 20 lb. (75 g/m 2 ) or 50 sheets of 42 lb. (158 g/m 2 ) Letter/A4 paper, or 10 envelopes Output Tray: App...

A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S 2 - 9 Connecting an External Telephone Your FAX/MFC is equipped with a handset that you can use as a regular phone. However, you can also connect a separate telephone (or telephone answering device) directly to your FAX/MFC. Connect the modular plug on the...

2 - 10 A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Connections The external TAD must be plugged into the left side of the FAX/MFC, into the jack labeled EXT. Your FAX/MFC cannot work properly if you plug the TAD into a wall jack (unless you are using Distinctive Ring). 1 Plug the telephone line cord...

A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S 2 - 11 Outgoing Message (OGM) on External TAD Timing is important in recording this message. 1 Record 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. (This allows your FAX/MFC time to listen for the fax CNG tones of automatic transmissions before th...

2 - 12 A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Converting Telephone Wall Outlets 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 w...

A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S 2 - 13 4 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 FAX/MFC. You can keep two-line telephones on other wall outlets as always. There are two...

2 - 14 A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Custom Features on Your Phone Line If you have Voice Mail, Caller ID, Call Waiting, Call Waiting/Caller ID, RingMaster, an answering service, an alarm system or other custom features on one phone line, it may create a problem with the operation of y...

O N - S C R E E N P R O G R A M M I N G 3 - 1 3 3 On-Screen Programming User-Friendly Programming We have designed your FAX/MFC with on-screen programming using navigation keys. User-friendly programming helps you take full advantage of all the menu selections your FAX/MFC has to offer.Since your pr...

3 - 2 O N - S C R E E N P R O G R A M M I N G Navigation Keys You can access the menu mode by pressing Menu/Set . When you enter the Menu, the LCD scrolls: Press 1 for General Setup Menu— OR — Press 2 for Fax Menu— OR — Press 3 for Copy Menu— OR — You can scroll more quickly through the each menu le...

O N - S C R E E N P R O G R A M M I N G 3 - 3 To access the menu, press Menu/Set . Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page 1. GENERAL SETUP 1. PAPER SIZE — LETTER LEGAL A4 Selects size of paper for received faxes. 4-1 2. DATE/TIME — — Enter date and time for the LCD display and h...

4 - 1 I N I T I A L S E T U P 4 4 Initial Setup Getting Started Setting the Paper Size You can use three sizes of paper for printing your faxes and copies — letter, legal and A4. When you change the kind of paper you have loaded in the FAX/MFC, you will need to change the setting for paper size so y...

I N I T I A L S E T U P 4 - 2 Setting the Station ID You can store your name, fax number, and telephone number to be printed on all fax pages that you send. (See Composing Electronic Cover Page , page 6-6.) 1 Press Menu/Set , 1 , 3 . 2 Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits), and then press Menu/Set...

4 - 3 I N I T I A L S E T U P Inserting Spaces To enter a space, press once between numbers and twice between characters. Making Corrections If you entered a letter incorrectly and want to change it, press to move the cursor after the last correct letter. Then press Stop/Exit ; all letters above and...

I N I T I A L S E T U P 4 - 4 Setting the Ring Volume 1 Press Menu/Set , 1 , 4 , 1 . 2 Press to select OFF , LOW , MED or HIGH , and then press Menu/Set . 3 Press Stop/Exit . — OR — You can adjust the ring volume when your FAX/MFC is idle. You can turn the ring OFF or you can select a ring volume le...

4 - 5 I N I T I A L S E T U P Setting the Handset Volume 1 Press Menu/Set , 1 , 4 , 4 . 2 Press to select HIGH (or LOW ), and then press Menu/Set . 3 Press Stop/Exit . — OR — You can adjust the handset volume any time you are talking on the telephone. There are two handset volume levels, LOW and HIG...

I N I T I A L S E T U P 4 - 6 WARNING It is important that you do NOT choose PERMANENT unless ALL the users are hearing-impaired. Otherwise, the default setting of AMPLIFY may damage the hearing of some users. Setting Volume Amplify Please carefully read Choosing the Handset Volume on page 4-5 befor...

4 - 7 I N I T I A L S E T U P Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time You can set the FAX/MFC to change automatically for Daylight Savings Time. It will reset itself forward one hour in the Spring and backward one hour in the Fall. 1 Press Menu/Set , 1 , 5 . 2 Press to select ON (or OFF ), and th...

S E T U P R E C E I V E 5 - 1 5 5 Setup Receive Basic Receiving Operations Choosing the Receive Mode There are four different receive modes for your FAX/MFC. You may choose the mode that best suits your needs by pressing Receive Mode repeatedly until the LCD shows the setting you want to use. *In FA...

5 - 2 S E T U P R E C E I V E To Select or Change Your Receive Mode 1 Press Receive Mode . The LCD shows your active setting. 2 Continue to press Receive Mode until your new selection appears. After two seconds, the LCD returns to the date and time and shows the new Receive Mode. Setting the Ring De...

S E T U P R E C E I V E 5 - 3 Setting the F/T Ring Time (For FAX/TEL Mode Only) If you set the receive mode to FAX/TEL, you’ll need to determine how long the FAX/MFC will send you its special double-ring when you have a voice call. This ringing happens after the initial ringing from the phone compan...

5 - 4 S E T U P R E C E I V E 1 Press Menu/Set , 2 , 1 , 3 . 2 Use to select ON , SEMI or OFF , and then press Menu/Set . 3 Press Stop/Exit . Printing a Reduced Incoming Fax (Auto Reduction) You can always reduce the size of an incoming fax to a fixed percentage, regardless of the size of the paper ...

S E T U P R E C E I V E 5 - 5 Advanced Receiving Operations Operation from Extension Telephones If you answer a fax call on an extension phone or on an external phone in the EXT. jack, you can make your FAX/MFC take over by using the Fax Receive Code. When you press the Fax Receive Code 5 1 , the FA...

5 - 6 S E T U P R E C E I V E Printing a Fax in Memory If you have Fax Storage ON for remote retrieval, you can still print a fax from the memory when you are at your FAX/MFC. (See Setting Fax Storage, page 9-2.) 1 Press Menu/Set , 2 , 5 , 4 . 2 Press Fax Start . 3 After printing is finished, press ...

S E T U P R E C E I V E 5 - 7 4 Press Fax Start . The LCD shows DIALING . Your FAX/MFC will poll each number or group number in turn for a document. Canceling a Scheduled Job You can cancel tasks you’ve scheduled, such as Delayed Fax or Polling Transmit. (See Checking Job Status , page 6-4.) 1 Press...

6 - 1 S E T U P S E N D 6 6 Setup Send Before You Begin Before you begin sending faxes, please be sure to read all the instructions and cautions listed below for placing originals in the automatic document feeder. Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) ■ Documents must be between 5.8 and 8.5 inch...

S E T U P S E N D 6 - 2 ■ Make sure documents written in ink are completely dry. ■ Before you send a fax, press Fax Resolution to select the resolution for the document you’re sending. (See Fax Resolution , page 6-5.) Sending Faxes with Multiple Settings When you send a fax you can choose any combin...

6 - 3 S E T U P S E N D Manual and Automatic Fax Redial If you’re sending a fax manually and the line is busy, press Redial/Pause to try again. Anytime you want to make a second call to the last number dialed, press Redial/Pause to save time. If you’re sending a fax automatically and the line is bus...

S E T U P S E N D 6 - 4 3 To change the default setting, press to select ON (or OFF ), and then press Menu/Set . Go to Step 5— OR —For the next fax transmission only, press to select NEXT FAX ONLY , and then press Menu/Set . 4 For the next fax only, press to select ON (or OFF ), and then press Menu/...

6 - 5 S E T U P S E N D Basic Sending Operations Contrast If your document is very light or very dark, you might want to set the contrast. Use S.LIGHT to send a very light document. Use S.DARK to send a very dark document. 1 Place the original face down in the ADF. 2 Press Menu/Set , 2 , 2 , 1 . 3 P...

S E T U P S E N D 6 - 6 Composing Electronic Cover Page The cover page is generated at the receiving party’s machine. Your cover page includes the name stored in the One Touch (FAX models only) or Speed Dial memory. If you’re dialing manually, the name is left blank. The cover page indicates your St...

6 - 7 S E T U P S E N D Cover Page for the Next Fax Only Make sure the Station ID is set up (see page 4-2). This feature does not work without the Station ID. You can set the fax to send a cover page with a particular document. This cover page will include the number of pages in your document. 1 Pla...

S E T U P S E N D 6 - 8 Using a Printed Cover Page If you prefer using a printed cover page that you can write on, you can print the sample page and attach it to your fax. 1 Press Menu/Set , 2 , 2 , 8 . 2 Press to select PRINT SAMPLE? , and then press Menu/Set . 3 Press Fax Start . Your FAX/MFC prin...

6 - 9 S E T U P S E N D Delayed Timer You can set up the time of day that delayed faxes will be sent. This time will be displayed for acceptance or you can override it in Delayed Fax. (See Delayed FAX , page 6-9.) 1 Press Menu/Set , 2 , 2 , 3 . 2 Enter the time that you want delayed faxes to be sent...

S E T U P S E N D 6 - 10 Delayed Batch Transmission Before sending the delayed faxes, your FAX/MFC will economize by sorting all the documents in memory by destination and scheduled time. All delayed faxes scheduled at the same time to the same fax number will be sent as one transmission. 1 Press Me...

7 - 1 A U T O D I A L N U M B E R S A N D D I A L I N G O P T I O N S 7 7 Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing You can set up your FAX/MFC for easy dialing: One Touch (FAX models only), Speed Dial and Groups for Broadcasting faxes. Storing One Touch Dial Numbers (Fo...

A U T O D I A L N U M B E R S A N D D I A L I N G O P T I O N S 7 - 2 Storing Speed Dial Numbers For FAX-2800 and MFC-4800, you can store Speed Dial numbers, so when you dial you will have to press only five keys. ( Search/Speed Dial , # , the two- digit location, and Fax Start ). For FAX-2900 and F...

7 - 3 A U T O D I A L N U M B E R S A N D D I A L I N G O P T I O N S Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting Groups allow you to send the same fax message to many fax numbers. You can store the Groups on your One Touch keys (FAX models only) or Speed dial locations, and then broadcast by pressing only t...

A U T O D I A L N U M B E R S A N D D I A L I N G O P T I O N S 7 - 4 Dialing Options You can use your FAX/MFC to make telephone calls by dialing manually or by using Search, One Touch (FAX models only) or Speed Dial memory. When you dial an auto dial number, the LCD shows the name you’ve stored, or...

7 - 5 A U T O D I A L N U M B E R S A N D D I A L I N G O P T I O N S Speed Dialing 1 Pick up the handset— OR — Press Hook . 2 When you hear a dial tone.For FAX-2800 and MFC-4800, press Search/Speed Dial , press # , and then press the two-digit Speed Dial location.For FAX-2900 and FAX-3800, press Se...

A U T O D I A L N U M B E R S A N D D I A L I N G O P T I O N S 7 - 6 Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers Sometimes you may want to choose from among several long distance carriers when you make a call. Rates may vary depending upon the time and destination. To take advantage of low rates, you can ...

7 - 7 A U T O D I A L N U M B E R S A N D D I A L I N G O P T I O N S Broadcasting Broadcasting is automatically sending the same fax message to multiple fax numbers. Using the Menu/Set key, you can include Groups, One Touch locations (FAX models only), Speed Dial locations plus up to 50 manually di...

A U T O D I A L N U M B E R S A N D D I A L I N G O P T I O N S 7 - 8 Pause Press Redial/Pause to insert a 3.5 second pause between numbers. If you are dialing overseas, you can press Redial/Pause as many times as needed to increase the length of the pause. Hold 1 Press Hold to place a call on Hold....

8 - 1 T E L E P H O N E S E R V I C E S 8 8 Telephone Services Custom Features Your FAX/MFC supports the Distinctive Ring and Caller ID telephone services offered by some telephone companies. Distinctive Ring The term “Distinctive Ring” is used by Brother to identify a phone company service that is ...

T E L E P H O N E S E R V I C E S 8 - 2 Do You Have Voice Mail? If you have Voice Mail on the phone line on which you will install your new FAX/MFC, there is a strong possibility that Voice Mail and the FAX/MFC will conflict with each other while receiving incoming calls . However, this Distinctive ...

8 - 3 T E L E P H O N E S E R V I C E S VERY IMPORTANT If you have Voice Mail or a TAD (Telephone Answering Device) and want to keep one of your phone numbers dedicated only to fax calls, you must leave the FAX/MFC in MANUAL mode at all times while using the Distinctive Ring Feature. Here’s why: MAN...

T E L E P H O N E S E R V I C E S 8 - 4 Viewing Caller ID List Caller ID memory stores information for up to thirty calls; when the thirty-first call comes in, information about the first call is erased. You can scroll through Caller ID information to review those calls made to your FAX/MFC. 1 Press...

8 - 5 T E L E P H O N E S E R V I C E S CallManage (For USA Only) This Brother FAX/MFC contains a One-Touch (FAX models only) or a Speed Dial feature that allows for low-cost long distance communications worldwide. Once registered, fax and telephone calls made using this CallManage feature access a ...

T E L E P H O N E S E R V I C E S 8 - 6 Sending a Fax Using CallManage (For Domestic and International Long Distance Calls Only!) 1 Place the original face down in the ADF. 2 Press One Touch key 2 (FAX models only) or Speed Dial #02 (MFC-4800). 3 Dial the complete long distance or international fax ...

9 - 1 R E M O T E F A X O P T I O N S 9 9 Remote Fax Options Fax Forwarding/Paging Programming a Fax Forwarding Number When Fax Forwarding is set to ON, your FAX/MFC stores the received fax in memory. Then it dials the fax number you’ve programmed and forwards the fax message. 1 Press Menu/Set , 2 ,...

R E M O T E F A X O P T I O N S 9 - 2 4 If your pager requires a PIN, enter the PIN, press # , press Redial/Pause , enter your FAX/MFC telephone number followed by # # , and then press Menu/Set . For example , 1 2 3 4 5 # Redial/Pause 1 8 0 0 5 2 1 2 8 4 6 # # — OR — If you do not need a PIN, press ...

9 - 3 R E M O T E F A X O P T I O N S Changing the Remote Retrieval Access Code Enter your Remote Access Code when the FAX/MFC picks up your call, so you can access features remotely. The access code is preset to 1 5 9 , but you can change this. (See Operation from Extension Telephones , page 5-5.) ...

R E M O T E F A X O P T I O N S 9 - 4 Remote Commands Follow the commands below to access features remotely. When you call the FAX/MFC and enter your Remote Retrieval Access Code (1 5 9 ), the system will signal you with two short beeps to enter a remote command. Remote Commands Operation Details 95...

9 - 5 R E M O T E F A X O P T I O N S Retrieving Fax Messages 1 Dial your fax number. 2 When you hear the beep, immediately enter your Remote Retrieval Access Code ( 1 5 9 ). 3 As soon as you hear two short beeps, use the dial pad to press 9 6 2 . 4 Using the dial pad, enter the number of the remote...

P R I N T I N G R E P O R T S 10 - 1 10 10 Printing Reports FAX/MFC Settings and Activity Two reports require initial setup in the Menu table: Transmission Verification Report and Fax Activity Report Interval. For initial setup: Press Menu/Set , 2 , 4 , 1 . — OR — Press Menu/Set , 2 , 4 , 2 . Custom...

10 - 2 P R I N T I N G R E P O R T S Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval You can set the machine to print activity reports at specific intervals (6, 12, 24 hours, 2, 4, or 7 days). If you set the interval to OFF , you can print the report by following the steps in the next page. 1 Press Menu/Se...

P R I N T I N G R E P O R T S 10 - 3 To Print a Report 1 Press Reports . 2 Press to select the report you want, and then press Menu/Set . — OR — Enter the number of the report you want to print. For example, press 1 to print the Help List. or

11 - 1 M A K I N G C O P I E S 11 11 Making Copies Using the FAX/MFC as a Copier You can use the FAX/MFC as a copy machine, making up to 99 copies at a time. The scannable area of your FAX/MFC begins at approximately one-sixth inch (4mm) from the edge of the paper. Making a Single Copy 1 Place the o...

M A K I N G C O P I E S 11 - 2 Out of Memory Message If the memory becomes full while you are making copies, the LCD shows a message: If the OUT OF MEMORY message appears while you are scanning your originals, press Stop/Exit to cancel. You will need to clear some faxes from memory before you can co...

11 - 3 M A K I N G C O P I E S Using the Enlarge/Reduce Key AUTO sets the FAX/MFC to calculate automatically the reduction ratio that fits the size of your paper. ZOOM allows you to enter a ratio from 50% to 200% in 1% increments. 1 Place the original face down in the ADF. 2 Use the dial pad to ente...

M A K I N G C O P I E S 11 - 4 Using the Options Key Use the Options key to set the copy mode (resolution), contrast and special copy options. See the explanations below the table. Copy Mode (Type of Original) You can select the Copy resolution for your type of original. The default setting is AUTO ...

11 - 5 M A K I N G C O P I E S Special Copy Options You can save paper by copying either two or four pages onto one page. 1 Place the original face down in the ADF. 2 Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want. 3 Press Options and to select OPT: SPECIAL , and then press Menu/Set . 4 Pre...

M A K I N G C O P I E S 11 - 6 Changing the Default Copy Settings Press Menu/Set , 3 to change default settings for Copy mode. These settings will remain until you change them again by pressing Menu/Set . Adjust the Contrast and Quality settings. By pressing a number, you can adjust copy settings as...

12 - 1 I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N 12 12 Important Information Standard Telephone and FCC Notices These notices are in effect on models sold and used in the United States only This equipment is hearing aid compatible. When programming emergency numbers and making test calls to emergency ...

12 - 3 I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N WARNING Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous invisible radiation exposure. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. may voi...

I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N 12 - 4 Industry Canada Compliance Statement 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. Important—About the Interface Cable (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 O...

12 - 5 I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N Important Safety Instructions 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. Do not use liquid or aerosol clean...

I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N 12 - 6 13 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions: A When the power cord is damaged or frayed. B If liquid has been spilled into the product. C If the product has been exposed ...

12 - 7 I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Multi-Function Link is registered trademarks of Brother Industries, Ltd. © Copyright 2000 Brother Industries,...

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 13 - 1 13 13 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages You may occasionally encounter a difficulty with your FAX/MFC or telephone line. If this happens, your FAX/MFC often identifies the problem and ...

13 - 2 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION COOLING DOWN WAIT FOR A WHILE The temperature of the drum unit or toner cartridge is too hot. The FAX/MFC will pause its current print job and go into cooling down mode. During the cooling down ...

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 13 - 3 ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION OUT OF MEMORY (When the MFC is used as a printer.) Machine memory capacity has been exceeded. Press Reset key. Data remaining in the memory of the MFC will be deleted. • If you have installed th...

13 - 4 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION PLS OPEN COVER A page, piece of paper or paper clip, etc. may be jammed inside the FAX/MFC. Open the top cover. If you see any jammed paper or other item, gently pull it out, then close the top ...

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 13 - 5 Document Jam The original was not inserted or fed properly, or were too long. 1 Lift the control panel. 2 Carefully pull the original toward the front of the FAX/MFC. 3 Close the control panel. 4 Press Stop/Exit . Paper J...

13 - 6 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder 1 Push down the paper lever to pull the jammed paper upward and out of the feeder. 2 Open the top cover and check that a torn piece of paper does not remain inside the FAX...

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 13 - 7 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your FAX/MFC If you think there is a problem with your FAX/MFC, make a copy first . If the copy looks good, the problem is probably not your FAX/MFC. Check the table below and follow the ...

13 - 12 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Copy Quality Difficulties Vertical streaks appear in copies. Sometimes you may see vertical streaks on your copies. Either the scanner or the primary corona wire for printing is dirty. Clean them b...

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 13 - 13 DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Print Quality Difficulties ( CONTINUED ) The whole page is printed black. Black Page Wipe the electric terminals referring to page 13-17. Also, do not use heat-sensitive paper as it will cause this...

13 - 14 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E Packing and Shipping the FAX/MFC Whenever you transport the FAX/MFC, use the packing materials that came with your machine. Follow the steps below to pack the FAX/MFC or it may be damaged, which will void the FAX/MFC’s w...

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 13 - 15 7 Wrap the FAX/MFC in the plastic bag and place it in the original carton with the original packing material. 8 Pack the drum unit, toner cartridge assembly and printed materials into the original carton as shown below: ...

13 - 16 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E Routine Maintenance You can keep your FAX/MFC in optimum condition by cleaning it on a regular basis. It is a good idea to clean the drum unit during this routine. Avoid using thinners or other organic solvents to clean ...

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 13 - 17 Cleaning the Printer Caution ■ Do not use isopropyl alcohol to remove dirt from the control panel. It may cause a crack on the panel. ■ Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the scanner window or the toner sensor. ■ Do n...

13 - 18 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E Cleaning the Drum Unit We recommend you place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering toner. 1 Carefully turn the drum unit upside down. 2 Clean the primary coron...

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 13 - 19 Replacing the Toner Cartridge The FAX/MFC can print approximately 2,200 pages with one toner cartridge. When the toner cartridge is running low, the LCD shows TONER LOW . The MFC is supplied with a starter toner cartridg...

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 13 - 23 Replacing the Drum Unit The FAX/MFC uses a drum unit to create the print images on paper. If the LCD shows CHANGE DRUM SOON , the drum unit is near the end of its life. Purchase a new drum unit to replace the used one. E...

13 - 24 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E Follow these steps to replace the drum unit: 1 Make sure you close the document tray and the extension. 2 Open the top cover. 3 Remove the used drum unit. Place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable ...

G L O S S A R Y G - 1 G Glossary ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) Refers to the number of pages that can be placed in the document feeder and fed one at a time automatically. Auto Dial List A listing of names and numbers stored in One Touch (FAX models only) and Speed Dial memory, in numerical order....

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S S - 1 S Specifications Product Description Five performance modes are available for the 5 in1 model MFC-4800: Fax, Printer, Copier, Scanner and PC Fax. The FAX-2800 is a plain paper fax model.The FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 are plain paper fax models with PC interface. Fax Codi...

S - 2 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S * “Pages” refers to the “Brother Standard Chart No. 1” with MMR cording and standard resolution. Specifications and printed materials are subject to change without prior notice. Printer (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only) Speed Dial 100 stations (FAX-2800, MFC-4...

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S S - 3 Computer Requirements (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only) Electrical and Environment Print Speed Up to 10 pages/minute (Using letter or A4 size paper in cassette.) True Type Fonts on CD-ROM TrueType compatible soft-fonts for Windows ® on the on bundled CD-ROM Te...

S - 4 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Parallel Interface Interface Connector Printer Side: Amphenol FCN-685J036-L/X or equivalent A shielded cable should be used. USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface Pin Assignment Pin No. Signal Direction Pin No. Signal Direction 1 DATA STROBE Input 19 0V(S.G.) - 2 DAT...

I N D E X I - 1 Index A access codes, storing and dialing 7-6accessories and supplies iiADF (Automatic Document Feeder) 6-1alternating displays 3-1assembly drum unit 2-3grounded 3-prong plug 2-5handset 2-5loading paper 2-7power code 2-5telephone line cord 2-5 automatic dialing 7-4fax receive 5-1tran...

R E M O T E R E T R I E V A L A C C E S S C A R D R - 1 Remote Retrieval Access Card If you plan to receive fax messages while away from your FAX/MFC, carrying the Remote Retrieval Access Card printed below will serve as a convenient reminder of the retrieval procedures. Simply cut out the card and ...

® O WNER’S M ANU AL LE1933001 2 Printed in China 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 fax machine or multi-function center may n...

3 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) MAINTENANCE ................................................. 67 CLEANING THE MACHINE ............................... 67 Cleaning the operation panel ....................... 67Cleaning the ma...

4 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) BEFORE USE CHAPTER 1 PART NAMES 1– Handle2– Spool cap3– Thread guide for bobbin winding4– Needle threader lever5– Thread cutter6– Buttonhole lever7– Needle threader8– Presser foot9– Feed dog ...

5 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) I II III A. MAIN POWER SWITCH AND CONNECTORS 1 Main power switchUse to turn on/off the main power. 2 Foot controller jackUse to connect the foot controller. 3 Power cordUse to connect the mac...

6 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) STANDARD ACCESSORIES 2 Cleaning brush X59476-051 3 Screwdriver (large) X55467-051 4 Screwdriver (small) X55468-051 5 Bobbin (3) SA155 XA3812-051 6 Spool cap (small) 130013-053 7 Spool cap (la...

7 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) OPERATION PANEL C. OPERATION PANEL 1 Needle stop position switch keyTouch this key to select the needle stop position (the needle position when the machine is not operating)to be up or down.W...

8 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) OPERATION BUTTONS Using the operation buttons D. OPERATION BUTTONS 1 Sewing speed controllerSlide this lever to change the sewing speed. 2 “NEEDLE POSITION” buttonPress this button to move th...

9 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) POWER SUPPLY 1. Insert the plug into a wall outlet. 1 Main power switch 2. Set the main power switch to “ I ”. 3. To turn off the sewing machine, set the main power switch to “ ”. WARNING • U...

10 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 1 2 3 BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTING Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread 1. Connect the machine to the power supply and turn on the main power. 2. Place the spool of thr...

11 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 4. Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the shaft and place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft. Then, push thebobbin winder shaft to the right. 1 Spring on the shaft 2 Groove...

12 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 1 2 Setting the bobbin 1. Slide open the bobbin cover. 1 Bobbin cover 2 Bobbin cover release button 2. Insert the bobbin into the shuttle with the thread direction as shown in the diagram. 3...

13 UPPER THREADING 1. Raise the presser foot lever. (If the presser foot is not raised, the upper thread cannot be threaded.) NoteIn order to ensure that the upper threading is done correctly, thissewing machine is equipped with an upper threading shutter whichprevents upper threading or needle thre...

14 2 5 1 4. While holding the end of the thread with your left hand, pass the thread through the guides in the order shown by the num-bers. Note- If the thread is pushed down at 1 to make it taut, it can bepassed around the other thread guides more easily. - Incorrectly feeding the thread will resul...

15 5 * Rotate your right hand slightly to check that the thread is en-gaged. 10. While gently holding the thread, raise the needle threader le- ver. 11. Pull the thread towards the rear to finish the upper threading. CAUTION The needle threader lever can only be used withhome sewing machine needles ...

16 3 1 2 1 2 3 4 4 NoteThe auto-threading device cannot be used with the combinationsshown at left.Transparent nylon thread can be used regardless of the chart pro-viding needle used is 90/14 to 100/16. Needle Thread (cotton) 65/9 #30, 50, 60 75/11 #30 90/14 #30 100/16 #20 Using the extra spool pin ...

17 STARTING AND STOPPING SEWING “START/STOP” button 1 Place the fabric under the presser foot, lower the presser foot,and then press the “START/STOP” button. The sewing ma-chine starts sewing. * Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed. * Hold down the “START/STOP” button to sew ...

18 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) SELECTING A STITCH PATTERN This sewing machine is equipped with 40 built-inutility and decorative stitches. Press the stitch selection key that shows the stitchyou want to sew. The LED lamp ...

19 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) Quick adjustment reference chart for stitch width and stitch length —: Not adjustable 0.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–5.0 (0) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16) — — 2.5 0.2–5.0 (3/32) (1/64–3/16) 3.5 0.0–7.0 1....

20 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 6 5 4 3 2 6 5 4 3 2 3 4 1 2 THREAD TENSION Correct upper thread tension The thread tension is normally set on “4” for gen-eral sewing applications. (Refer to the FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINA...

21 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 6 5 4 3 2 2 4 3 1 Tightening the upper thread tension Turn the thread tension dial to the right to tightenthe upper thread tension. 1 Upper thread 2 Bobbin thread 3 Wrong side 4 If the upper...

22 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) PRESSER FOOT Changing the presser foot 1. Press the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power. 2. Raise the presser foot lever. 3. Press the black button at t...

23 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 5 ATTACHING THE OPTIONAL WALKING FOOT This foot is very useful for sewing materials such as vinyl cloth, synthetic leather, thin leather, etc. Thesematerials are difficult to feed when sewin...

24 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) With the accessory compartment off of the machine, the feed dogposition switch can be seen on the base of the sewing machine.Sliding the switch to the right will lower the feed dog, for exam...

25 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) NEEDLE Installing the needle securely 1. Push the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power. 2. Lower the presser foot. 3. Loosen the needle clamp screw with ...

26 * For transparent nylon thread, always use needle 90/14 - 100/16. * The same thread is usually used for the bobbin thread and upper threading. FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATION CHART About the NeedleThe sewing machine needle is probably the most important part of the sewing machine. Choosing the p...

27 1. SEWING CHAPTER 2 TRIAL SEWING Sewing using a utility stitch 1. Turn on the sewing machine. The straight stitch (left) is se- lected. 2. Install the correct presser foot. Place the fabric under the presser foot, then pull out about 5 cm (2") of the upper threadand pass it under the presser ...

28 5. When sewing is completed, press the “REVERSE STITCH” button to sew a few reverse stitches. * If the needle stop position is set to the down position (the nee-dle stop position switch key’s LED lamp is lit), press the “NEE-DLE POSITION” button to raise the needle. 6. Raise the presser foot, rem...

29 SETTING THE NEEDLE STOP DOWN POSITION Touch the needle stop position switch key. The LED lamp abovethe key will light up. The needle stop position is set to the downposition. 1 When the needle stop position switch key's LED lamp islit, the needle stop position is set to the down position.When the...

30 STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH Adjusting the stitch width Press the stitch width manual change key. The LED lamp will lightup. Move the stitch width adjustment lever up or down. Moving thelever up increases the stitch width, and moving the lever downdecreases the stitch width. 1 Up: Wider 2 Down: Narrow...

31 Sewing a curve with a zigzag stitch Set the stitch length short in order to obtain a fine stitch. Sewslowly while keeping the seam parallel to the fabric edge as youguide the fabric around the curve. * For sharp corners, temporarily stop sewing with the needle inthe material, then raise the press...

33 Using the needle plate Align the edge of the fabric with a line on the needle plate to seweven seam allowances. 1 15 mm (9/16") Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such aspant hems and cuffs. Free-arm sewing 15 25 35 1 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE...

34 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 6 1 5 1 2. UTILITY STITCHES STRAIGHT STITCHES J 1: Straight stitch (left needle position) for normal sewing2: Straight stitch (middle needle position) for normal sew- ing 5: Triple stretch s...

35 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 6 1 5 Sewing stretch fabrics Press the stitch width manual change key to light up the LEDlamp. Move the stitch width adjustment lever up or down to adjustthe needle position. 1 Up: 7.0 mm (1...

36 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 ZIGZAG STITCHES 3: Zigzag stitch4: Elastic zigzag stitch J 3 4 Shorten the stitch length setting to obtain a fine stitch. Sew slowly,keeping the seams parallel with the fabri...

37 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 6 1 5 Attach presser foot “J” and let the needle drop slightly past theedge of the fabric before starting sewing. 4 6 7 8 G J G 4: For sewing stretch fabrics6: For sewing stretch fabrics7: F...

38 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) OVERCASTING (WHEN USING THE OPTIONAL SIDE CUTTER) 1 7 8 5 2 5 1 6 5 6 1: Normal sewing7: Overcasting stitch for light and medium weight fabrics 8: Overcasting stitch for heavyweight fabrics ...

39 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 1 5 6 1 3 2 A B 5 6 7. Make a cut of about 20 mm (3/4'') in the fabric. 1 20 mm (3/4'') 1 8. Place the fabric on foot as shown in figure B. - Right side of cut: on top of the guide plate - L...

40 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) R 1 1 1 3 3 BLIND HEM STITCHING 9: For woven fabrics10: For stretch fabrics (jersey, knit fabrics) 1. Place the fabric wrong side up. Fold and baste the fabric as illustrated. 1 5 mm (3/16''...

41 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) B A 2 1 1 2 Adjusting the needle drop point Press the stitch width manual change key to lightup the LED lamp. Use the stitch width adjustmentlever to adjust the needle drop point so that the...

42 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) A 6 5 1 6 5 BUTTONHOLE STITCHING 11 12 13 14 15 A A 11: Rounded buttonhole on light to medium weight fabric *2 12: Squared buttonhole for light and medium weight fab- rics *1 13: Squared hea...

43 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 6 5 1 6 5 6. Insert a pin along the inside of one of the bar tacks, and then insert the seam ripper into the center of the buttonhole andcut towards the pin. 1 Basting pin CAUTION When using...

44 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 6 5 5 1 Buttonhole sewing order Sewing stretch fabrics (“ 13 ” and “ 14 ”) When sewing on stretch fabric with 13 14 , sew the buttonhole stitches over a gimp thread. 1. Hook the gimp thread ...

45 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) Odd shaped buttons/Buttons that do not fit into the button holder plate Use the markings on the presser foot scale to set the size of thebuttonhole. One mark on the presser foot scale equals...

47 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) EYELET STITCH For sewing eyelets on belts, etc. Size of eyelet (actual size) 20 1 2 3 A B C A– Large: 7.0 mm (9/32")B– Medium: 6.0 mm (1/4")C– Small: 5.0 mm (13/64") 4. Use the e...

48 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) CAUTIONMake sure you sew using the middle needle position. 1. Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the zip- per opening. Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top ofth...

49 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) Inserting a side zipper 2 6 4. Set the presser foot in the 3 mm (1/8'') margin. Star ting from the end of the zipper opening. Sew to a point about 50 mm (2'')from the edge of the fabric, the...

51 DART SEAM 1. Attach presser foot “J”, then sew a reverse stitch at the begin- ning of the dart and sew from the wide end to the narrow endwithout stretching the fabric. 1 Basting 2. Do not sew a reinforcement stitch at the end. Cut the thread at the end leaving an excess 50 mm(2"), and then t...

52 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 6. Smooth the gathers by ironing them. GATHERING 1. Press the stitch length manual change key to turn on the LED lamp. 2. Move the stitch length adjustment lever up to increase the stitch le...

53 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 1. Pass the thread along the groove in the direction of the arrow, and leave it there without cutting it. 1 Shuttle * The bobbin cover should still be removed. 2. While holding the upper thr...

54 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) PINTUCK 1. Mark along the folds on the wrong side of the fabric. 1 Wrong side of fabric 2. Fold the fabric so that the right side faces upward and iron only the folded parts. 1 Right side of...

55 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) FLAT FELL SEAM 1. Attach presser foot “J”. Sew the seam line, then cut half of the seam allowance from the side that the flat fell seam will lieagainst. 1 About 12 mm (1/2") 2 Wrong side...

56 Finished flat fell seam 1 Right side of fabric CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE)

57 APPLIQUÉS 1. Use a temoprary spray adhesive, fabric glue or a basting stitch to attach the appliqué to the fabric. This will keep the fabricfrom moving during sewing. 1 Appliqué 2 Fabric glue 2. Attach presser foot “J”. Check that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the appliqué, then begin...

58 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) SCALLOP STITCH 1. Attach presser foot “N”, then sew the edge of the fabric so that the stitches are not right on the edge of the fabric. 1 Right side of fabric 2. Trim along the stitches car...

59 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) J SMOCKING STITCH 3. Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather, and then smooth the gathers by ironing them. 4. Attach presser foot “J” and select the decorative smockin...

60 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) FAGOTING 1. Baste two pieces of fabric onto thin paper, leaving a space of 4 mm (3/16'') between the fabrics. 1 4 mm (3/16'') 2 Paper 3 Basting stitches 2. Attach presser foot “J”. Align the...

61 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) DECORATIVE STITCHING Decorative stitching These stitches are used as decorative hem stitches or to deco-rate the seams of crazy quilts. Use a contrasting thread color ordecorative embroidery...

62 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) HEMSTITCH (HEIRLOOM STITCH) For sewing tablecloths, decorative hems on clothes and deco-rative stitching on shirtfronts. A more attractive finish can be obtained if you use the “130/705HWing...

63 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) Hemstitching 2 2. Pull out several threads from both sides of the 4 mm (3/16'') area which is not yet open. (Pull out four threads, leave fivethreads and then pull out four threads, the widt...

64 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) TWIN NEEDLE Decorative stitches where the zigzag width can be changedmanually.. 2. Do the upper threading. Follow the steps for threading a sin- gle needle for the first threading (see page ...

65 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) 1 CAUTION Stitch widthAdjust the stitch width. Turn the balance wheel tocheck the needle does not touch the needle plate. Ifthe needle hit the needle plate the needle may breakand cause inju...

66 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEWING CHAR T P A TTERNS (PR OGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) SEWING 1 Fabric 2 Stabilizer 3 Thin paper Sewing attractive finishes Refer to the table below and the “FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATION CHART” for recommendedfabrics, threads and needles to ...

67 5 6 If the operation panel is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use organic solvents or detergents. Cleaning the operation panel If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in a neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly and thenwipe the surface. Then wipe again ...

68 4. Remove the race.* While pushing the race towards the back of themachine, lift the edge nearest you and removethe race. 1 Race 6. Check that the notch on the shuttle is in the same position as when you removed the race.Position the race so that the shelf and springare aligned, and insert the ra...

69 CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB 1 2 CAUTION • Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine before changing the light bulb. If the machine is on and the “Start/Stop” button is pressed accidentally, injuries may result. • To avoid burns, give the light bulb time to cool before changing it. 1. Turn...

70 Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact your nearest author-ized Brother dealer. Trouble with threads and stitches Probable cause 1. Upper threading is not correct. 2. Upper thread is entangled. 3. Spool of thread is not correctly set. 4. Corr...

71 Mechanical trouble Probable cause 1. Feed dog is lowered. 2. Stitch length is set at no feeding. 3. The combination of selected stitch and presser foot is not correct. 4. Correct needle is not being used. 5. Thread is entangled. 1. Needle is not correctly inserted. 2. Correct needle is not used. ...

72 SEWING CHART CATEGORY NAME OF PATTERN PATTERN TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT USE REINFORCEMENT STITCHING STITCH ADJUSTMENT BY STITCH WIDTH KEYS STITCH ADJUSTMENT BY STITCH LENGTH KEYS UTILITY STITCH STRAIGHT STITCH (LEFT) STRAIGHT STITCH (MIDDLE) ZIGZAG STITCH 3 STEP ELASTIC ZIGZAG TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH OV...

74 CATEGORY NAME OF PATTERN PATTERN TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT USE REINFORCEMENT STITCHING STITCH ADJUSTMENT BY STITCH WIDTH KEYS STITCH ADJUSTMENT BY STITCH LENGTH KEYS DECORA TIVE STITCH DECORATIVE STITCH For decoration, etc. 37 38 39 40 N R : The machine sews in reverse while the “REVERSE STITCH” butto...

75 Utility stitches PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) Decorative stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Satin stitches Cross stitches 25 26 Heirloom 27 28 29 30 Decorative stitch 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 CONTENTS BEFORE USE SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE SEW...