Page 2 - Symbols used in this guide
Symbols used in this guide Warning Caution Improper Setup Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury. Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the machine or other objects. Improper Setup icons alert you to devices and operations that a...
Page 3 - Getting Started; Carton components
Getting Started 1 1 Carton components Carton components may vary from one country to another.Save all packing materials and the carton in case for any reason you must ship your machine. Quick Setup Guide User’s Guide Test Sheet (USA only) Accessory Order Form Telephone Line Cord Side Cover Telephone...
Page 4 - Control panel
Getting Started 2 Control panel <For FAX-2480C> 1 On/Off key 2 One Touch keys 3 Shift 4 Ink key 5 Dial Pad 6 Fax Resolution key 7 Mode keys 8 Copy Options key 9 Menu keys 10 Start keys 11 Stop/Exit key 12 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 13 Fax and telephone keys <For FAX-2580C> 1 On/Off key...
Page 5 - Note
Getting Started 3 Note When the machine is idle (not being used) it will return to the default display shown above. The default display shows the date, time, and the current receive mode. For the details of the control panel, see Control panel overview in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide. Illustrations...
Page 6 - Setting Up the Machine; Removing the protective parts; Connecting the cradle power
Setting Up the Machine 4 1 1 Removing the protective parts 1 Remove the protective tape and film covering the scanner glass. 2 Remove the foam bag containing the ink cartridges from on top of the paper tray. 2 Connecting the handset (FAX-2480C only) 1 Connect the curled handset cord to the handset. ...
Page 7 - Charging the battery; Choosing a location
Setting Up the Machine 5 4 Place the battery in the position shown. 5 Install the battery cover by sliding it onto the back of the handset. Note Be careful that you do not catch the battery connector cord. 6 After installation, charge the battery more than 12 hours before using the cordless handset....
Page 8 - Position the antenna on the
Setting Up the Machine 6 7 Position the antenna on the base unit (FAX-2580C only) 1 Move the antenna to the up position as shown below. Note Avoid using in an area where it is difficult for radio waves to penetrate such as in a reinforced concrete building, near metal funiture or doors. If you have ...
Page 10 - Connecting the phone line
Setting Up the Machine 8 8 While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper support ( ) until it clicks, and then unfold the paper support flap ( ). Note Do not use the paper support flap for Legal size paper. 9 Connecting the phone line 1 Connect the telephone line cord. Connect one end of...
Page 11 - Connecting the power cord; Installing the ink cartridges
Setting Up the Machine 9 10 Connecting the power cord 1 Connect the power cord. 11 Installing the ink cartridges Warning If ink gets in your eyes, wash them out with water at once, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor. 1 Make sure that the power is turned on.The LCD shows: No Cartridge 2 Open t...
Page 12 - Improper Setup; Preparing System
Setting Up the Machine 10 Improper Setup DO NOT touch the area shown in the illustration below. Note If the protective yellow cap comes off when you open the bag, the cartridge will not be damaged. 6 Install each ink cartridge in the direction of the arrow on the label. Take care to match the color ...
Page 13 - Caution; Print quality check; Set Paper and
Setting Up the Machine 11 Caution • DO NOT take out ink cartridges if you do not need to replace them. If you do so, it may reduce the ink quantity and the machine will not know the quantity of ink left in the cartridge. • DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. If ink stains your skin or clothing, wash wi...
Page 14 - Choosing your language; Setting the LCD contrast
Setting Up the Machine 12 5 Do one of the following: If all lines are clear and visible, press 1 ( Yes ) on the dial pad to finish the quality check. If you can see missing short lines, press 2 ( No ) on the dial pad and go to step 6 . 6 The LCD asks you if the print quality is OK for black and ...
Page 15 - Setting the date and time
Setting Up the Machine 13 15 Setting the date and time The machine displays the date and time, and if you set up the station ID it will add it to each fax you send. 1 Press Menu . 2 Press 0 . 3 Press 2 . 4 Enter the last two digits of the year on the dial pad, and then press OK . Year:2007 (e.g. Ent...
Page 16 - Setting tone or pulse dialing; Choosing a Receive Mode; Manual
Setting Up the Machine 14 Note (USA only)The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such messages clearly contain, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted pa...
Page 17 - Setting up the Message
Setting Up the Machine 15 19 Choosing a Receive Mode (FAX-2580C only) There are three possible receive modes: Fax Only , Fax/Tel and Manual . 1 Press Menu . 2 Press 0 . 3 Press 1 . 4 Press a or b to choose the mode. 5 Press OK . 6 Press Stop/Exit . For details, see Using receive modes in Chapter 6 o...
Page 18 - Sending in the Product; Using the Fax as a printer or
Setting Up the Machine 16 21 Sending in the Product Registration and Test Sheet (USA only) 1 Fill out the Product Registration and Test Sheet. 2 Put the sheet face down in the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) or the scanner glass. 3 Make sure (Fax) is illuminated in Green. 4 Enter the toll-free fax n...
Page 20 - Consumables; Replacement consumables; Ink cartridge
Consumables 18 1 Replacement consumables When the time comes to replace ink cartridges, an error message will be indicated on the LCD. For more information about the ink cartridges for your machine, visit http://solutions.brother.com or contact your local Brother re-seller. Ink cartridge Black Yello...