Page 2 - If You Need to Call Customer Service; * The serial number is on the underside of the unit.
If You Need to Call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model: FAX-885MC Serial Number:* Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: * The serial number is on the underside of the unit. Retain this Quick-Start Manual with your sales receipt as a permanent record...
Page 3 - Brother Numbers; Brother fax-back system; For technical and operational assistance; that country
i Brother Numbers Brother fax-back system Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use fax-back system, so you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. This system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the syst...
Page 4 - Ordering Accessories and Supplies
ii Ordering Accessories and Supplies For the best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from Br...
Page 5 - Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties
iii Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties (For USA and Canada) BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES ORAGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTHER’S LICENSOR) MAKES NO WARRANTIES,EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIESOF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTIC...
Page 6 - BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE; What Brother will do:
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...
Page 9 - Table of Contents; If You Are Installing the Fax Machine to Work with a
vii Table of Contents 1 Introduction ..................................................................................... 1-1 Using This Manual ..................................................................... 1-1 Finding Information............................................................. ...
Page 10 - Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device
viii Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD) ................................................................................ 2-9 Sequence ......................................................................... 2-9Connections............................................................
Page 12 - Placing a Long Distance Telephone Call Using CallManage
x Broadcasting ........................................................................ 7-6Pause .................................................................................... 7-7Hold ..................................................................................... 7-7Tone/Pulse (For Canad...
Page 14 - Federal Communications Commission Compliance
xii Federal Communications Commission Compliance Notice(For USA Only) ............................................... 12-2 Important Safety Instructions ........................................ 12-3 13 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance ............................... 13-1 Troubleshooting.........
Page 15 - Introduction; Using This Manual; Finding Information; boldface; Reports
I N T R O D U C T I O N 1 - 1 1 Introduction Using This Manual Thank you for purchasing a Brother fax machine. This fax machine has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you through functions. However, you can use your fax machine to its fullest potential by taking a fe...
Page 16 - FAX-885MC Control Panel Overview
1 - 2 I N T R O D U C T I O N FAX-885MC Control Panel Overview 9 3 5 6 2 1 4 8 7 10 13 14 15 11 20 21 22 12 16 17 19 18 Reports Access the Reports menu so you can select a report to print: Help List, Auto Dial, Fax Activity, Transmission User Settings and Memory Status List. Speaker Phone Lets you d...
Page 17 - Receive Mode
I N T R O D U C T I O N 1 - 3 Search/Speed Dial Lets you dial stored phone numbers by pressing a two-digit number. Also, lets you look up numbers stored in the dialing memory. Receive Mode Use to select how fax machine will handle incoming calls. Resolution Sets the resolution when you send a fax or...
Page 18 - About Fax Machines; Custom Features; Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line?; Why Should There Be Trouble?; Fax Tones and Handshake; Fax Start
1 - 4 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. You’ll soon get used to 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 ...
Page 19 - RECEIVE
I N T R O D U C T I O N 1 - 5 The receiving fax responds with fax receiving tones—loud, chirping sounds. A receiving fax chirps for about 40 seconds over the phone line, and the LCD shows RECEIVE . If your fax machine is set to the FAX ONLY Mode, it will answer every call automatically with fax rece...
Page 20 - Location and Connections; Caution; Choosing a Location
2 - 1 L O C A T I O N A N D C O N N E C T I O N S 2 Location and Connections Caution ■ Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. ■ We recommend that this product be used with a surge protection device to protect the product against lightning storms. ■ Never install a telephone jack in...
Page 21 - Packing List; in USA
L O C A T I O N A N D C O N N E C T I O N S 2 - 2 Packing List Make sure you have the following items: : If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 ( in USA ), 1-800-853-6660 ( in Canada ) or 1-514-685-6464 ( in Montreal ). See Ordering Accessories and Supplies on page ii...
Page 22 - Assembly; Attach the Document Support
2 - 3 L O C A T I O N A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Assembly Attach the Document Support Insert the document support into the openings as shown in the illustration below. Attach the Paper Wire Extension Attach the paper wire extension. Document Support Paper WireExtension
Page 23 - Load the Paper; Acceptable Paper; Do not; DO NOT
L O C A T I O N A N D C O N N E C T I O N S 2 - 4 Load the Paper The paper cassette can hold about 100 sheets of 20-lb. paper. 1 Open the paper cover. 2 Place up to 100 sheets of paper in the paper holder. Do not allow the level of paper to pass the maximum paper line on the paper guides. 3 Close th...
Page 24 - Connections; Connecting the Machine; Connect the power cord.; LINE; WARNING
2 - 5 L O C A T I O N A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Connections Connecting the Machine Connect the handset, power cord and telephone line. 1 Connect the Handset. Connect the curled handset cord to the bottom of the handset and to the left of the machine. 2 Connect the power cord. 3 Connect the telepho...
Page 25 - Special Line Considerations; Roll Over Phone Lines
L O C A T I O N A N D C O N N E C T I O N S 2 - 6 Special Line Considerations Roll Over Phone Lines A roll over phone system is a group of two or more separate telephone lines that pass incoming calls to each other if they are busy. The calls are usually passed down or “rolled over” to the next avai...
Page 26 - external
2 - 7 L O C A T I O N A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Installing Brother Machine, External Two-Line TAD and Two-Line Telephone When you are installing an external two-line telephone answering device (TAD) and a two-line telephone, your machine must be isolated on one line at both the wall jack and at th...
Page 27 - If You Are Installing the Fax Machine to Work with a PBX:; Custom Features on Your Phone Line
L O C A T I O N A N D C O N N E C T I O N S 2 - 8 If You Are Installing the Fax Machine to Work with a PBX: 1 It is not guaranteed that the unit will operate correctly under all circumstances with a PBX. Any cases of difficulty should be reported first to the company that handles your PBX. 2 If all ...
Page 28 - Sequence
2 - 9 L O C A T I O N A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD) Sequence You might choose to connect an additional answering system. When you have an external TAD on the same telephone line as the fax machine, the TAD answers all calls. The fax machine “list...
Page 29 - Outgoing Message (OGM) on an External TAD; Connecting an External Telephone; Speaker Phone
L O C A T I O N A N D C O N N E C T I O N S 2 - 10 Connections The external TAD must be plugged into the left of the fax machine, into the jack labeled EXT. Your fax machine cannot work properly if you plug the TAD into a wall jack. 1 Plug the telephone line cord from the wall jack into the left sid...
Page 30 - On-Screen Programming; User-Friendly Programming; Menu Selection Table; VOLUME AMPLIFY; Alternating Displays; C O P Y : P R E S S C O P Y
3 - 1 O N - S C R E E N P R O G R A M M I N G 3 3 On-Screen Programming User-Friendly Programming We have designed your fax machine with on-screen programming using navigation keys. User-friendly programming helps you take full advantage of all the menu selections your fax machine has to offer.Since...
Page 31 - Navigation Keys; OR; . C A N C E L J O B
O N - S C R E E N P R O G R A M M I N G 3 - 2 Navigation Keys You can access the menu mode by pressing Menu/Set . When you enter the Menu, the LCD scrolls: Then press 1 for Initial Setup Menu— OR — Press 2 for Setup Receive Menu— OR — Press 3 for Setup Send Menu— OR — Press 4 for Cancel Job — OR — Y...
Page 32 - To access the menu, press
3 - 3 O N - S C R E E N P R O G R A M M I N G To access the menu, press Menu/Set . Main Menu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page 1. INITIAL SETUP 1. DATE/TIME — Enter date and time for the LCD display and heading on fax transmissions. 4-1 2. STATION ID — Program your name, fax number and telep...
Page 36 - Initial Setup; Getting Started; Setting Date and Time; E N T E R Y E A R : X X
4 - 1 I N I T I A L S E T U P 4 Initial Setup Getting Started After you have assembled your machine using the Brother StartCard, continue the initial setup by programming the rest of the initial settings. Setting Date and Time Your fax machine displays the date and time, and prints it on every fax y...
Page 37 - Details for Entering Text; N O T I C E
I N I T I A L S E T U P 4 - 2 4 Use the dial pad to enter your name (up to 20 characters), and then press Menu/Set . (You can use the chart on next page to help you enter letters.) 5 Press Stop/Exit . The LCD returns to the date and time. Details for Entering Text When you are setting certain functi...
Page 38 - Making Corrections
4 - 3 I N I T I A L S E T U P 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 ; the letters above and to the right of the cursor are deleted. Re-enter the correct text and/or digits. You can al...
Page 39 - Setting the Speaker Volume; Choosing the Handset Volume (For Volume Amplify)
I N I T I A L S E T U P 4 - 4 Setting the Speaker Volume You can adjust the speaker volume by pressing Speaker Phone , and then selecting a speaker volume level. Press to adjust the volume level. The LCD shows the setting you are choosing. Each key press changes the volume to the next setting. The n...
Page 40 - Setting Volume Amplify; Setting the Ring Volume; . V O L U M E A M P L I F Y
4 - 5 I N I T I A L S E T U P WARNING It is important that you do not choose PERMANENT unless all users are hearing-impaired. Otherwise, the default setting of AMPLIFY may damage the hearing of some users. Setting Volume Amplify Please carefully read Setting the Handset Volume before you do the foll...
Page 41 - Memory Storage
I N I T I A L S E T U P 4 - 6 Memory Storage In the event of a power failure, all settings in the INITIAL SETUP , SETUP RECEIVE and SET AUTO DIAL plus the COVERPG SETUP and COVERPAGE MSG (from SETUP SEND ) functions are stored permanently. You may have to reset the date and time. Setting Tone/Pulse ...
Page 42 - Setup Receive; Basic Receiving Operations; Select Receive Mode; MANUAL; FAX ONLY; MSG CTR
5 - 1 S E T U P R E C E I V E 5 Setup Receive Basic Receiving Operations Select Receive Mode MANUAL —You must answer all calls yourself. If you hear fax tones, press Fax Start to begin receiving the fax, then hang up. You can use this mode with Distinctive Ringing. (See Distinctive Ring , page 8-1.)...
Page 43 - Setting Ring Delay; F A X O N L Y
S E T U P R E C E I V E 5 - 2 To select or change your Receive Mode 1 Press Receive Mode . The LCD shows your current selection. Or, if Message Center Mode is ON, it overrides your Receive Mode setting, so the LCD shows: 2 Continue to press Receive Mode until your new selection appears. After two se...
Page 44 - Setting F/T Ring Time; R I N G T I M E : 2 0 S E C
5 - 3 S E T U P R E C E I V E Setting F/T Ring Time You need to determine how long the fax machine will notify you with its special double-ring when you have a voice call. This ringing happens after the initial ringing from the phone company. Only the fax machine rings, for 20, 30, 40 or 70 seconds;...
Page 45 - Printing a Reduced Incoming Original; . E A S Y R E C E I V E
S E T U P R E C E I V E 5 - 4 Easy Receive When you use this feature, you don’t have to press Fax Start when you answer a fax call and hear calling beeps. Just hold the handset and wait a few seconds. When you see RECEIVE on the LCD or when you hear “chirps” through the handset of an extension phone...
Page 46 - Recommended Reductions; Setting Paper Size; LETTER
5 - 5 S E T U P R E C E I V E Recommended Reductions If your paper is letter size (8.5" × 11"), and the incoming fax is letter size, select 93%A4, select 87%legal size, select 75%. If your paper is A4 (8.2" × 11.6"), and the incoming fax is letter size, select 100%A4, select 93% If y...
Page 47 - Advanced Receiving Operations; Operation from External or Extension Telephone; For FAX/TEL Mode Only
S E T U P R E C E I V E 5 - 6 Advanced Receiving Operations Operation from External or Extension Telephone If you answer a fax call on an extension phone or on an external phone in the EXT. jack, you can make your fax machine take over by using the Fax Receive Code. When you press the Fax Receive Co...
Page 48 - Polling; in
5 - 7 S E T U P R E C E I V E Polling For details about the Polling feature, call our Brother fax-back system 1-800-521-2846 ( in USA ), 1-800-681-9838 ( in Canada ) and request the Index. (See Features That Are Not in the Manual, page 6-6 for details.) Polling is the process of retrieving faxes fro...
Page 49 - Setup Send; face down; Resolution
S E T U P S E N D 6 - 1 6 Setup Send Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) ■ Originals must be between 5.8 and 8.5 inches wide and between 5.9 and 23.7 inches long. Your fax machine can scan an image only 8.2 inches wide, regardless of the paper width. ■ Make sure you place the original face down , top ed...
Page 50 - Manual Transmission; Automatic Transmission; not; Manual and Automatic Fax Redial
6 - 2 S E T U P S E N D Manual Transmission Manual transmission lets you hear the dial tone, ringing and fax receiving tones before sending the fax. 1 Place the original face down in the ADF. 2 Pick up the handset and listen for a dial tone— OR —press Speaker Phone and listen for a dial tone. 3 Ente...
Page 51 - Quick Scan Fax Transmission; Contrast
S E T U P S E N D 6 - 3 Quick Scan Fax Transmission You can scan a fax into the fax machine’s memory to be sent as soon as the scan is complete. This way, you don’t have to wait for the entire fax to be transmitted before you retrieve your original. If you get an OUT OF MEMORY message while scanning...
Page 52 - Advanced Sending Operations; Overseas Mode; Delayed FAX; A C C E P T E D
6 - 4 S E T U P S E N D Advanced Sending Operations Overseas Mode If you have difficulty sending a fax overseas, use the Overseas mode. After you send a fax using this feature, the feature turns itself off. 1 Place the original face down in the ADF. 2 Press Menu/Set , 3 , 5 . 3 Press to select ON (o...
Page 53 - Setting Up for Polled Transmit; Canceling a Scheduled Job; NO JOB WAITING; Interrupting Delayed Fax and Polled Transmit Jobs
S E T U P S E N D 6 - 5 Setting Up for Polled Transmit Polled Transmit is when you set up your fax machine to wait with an original so another fax machine can retrieve it. For more information call our Brother fax-back system at 1-800-521-2846 ( in USA ), 1-800-681-9838 ( in Canada ) and request the...
Page 55 - Auto Dial Numbers; Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing; Storing One Touch Dial Numbers
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 - 1 7 Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing You can set up your fax machine to do three types of easy dialing: One Touch, Speed Dial and Groups for Broadcasting of faxes. Storing One Touch Dial Numbers...
Page 56 - Storing Speed Dial Numbers; Fax
7 - 2 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 6 Return to Step 2 to store another One Touch number— OR —Press Stop/Exit . When you dial an AUTO DIAL number the LCD shows the name you’ve stored, or if you haven’t stored a name, the number you’ve stored. You can use chain diali...
Page 57 - Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers; Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting; First; Finally; . S E T U P G R O U P S
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 - 3 Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers If you try to store a One Touch or Speed Dial number in a location where a number is already stored, the LCD shows the current name stored there, then prompts you to either 1. CHANGE — OR ...
Page 58 - Dialing Options; Manual Dialing; NOT REGISTERED
7 - 4 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 Dialing Options You can use your fax machine to make voice telephone calls by dialing manually or by using Search, One Touch or Speed Dial memory. You can use the handset to make and receive calls. When you dial an auto dial numbe...
Page 59 - Speed Dialing; Dialing Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers
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 - 5 Speed Dialing 1 Pick up the handset— OR —Press Speaker Phone . (See Storing Speed Dial Numbers , page 7-2.) 2 When you hear a dial tone, press Search/Speed Dial , press # , and then press the two-digit Speed Dial number. 3 To hang...
Page 60 - Search; Redial; Broadcasting; Quick Scan
7 - 6 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 Search You can search for names you have stored in One Touch and Speed Dial memories. Names are shown alphabetically or numerically. (See Storing One Touch Dial Numbers , page 7-1 and Storing Speed Dial Numbers , page 7-2.) 1 Pres...
Page 61 - Pause
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 Pause Press Redial/Pause to insert a pause between numbers. Each key press adds a 3.5 second delay. Hold 1 Press Hold/Caller ID to put a call on Hold. 2 You can put down the handset without disconnecting the call. 3 Pick up the fa...
Page 62 - Telephone Services; Distinctive Ring; What Does Your Telephone Company’s “Distinctive Ring” Do?; If you need more than one phone number, it is an; What Does Brother’s “Distinctive Ring” Do?; rates
8 - 1 T E L E P H O N E S E R V I C E S 8 Telephone Services Custom Features Your fax machine supports the Distinctive Ring, Caller ID and Call Waiting/Caller ID telephone services offered by some telephone companies. If you have Voice Mail on your phone line, please read the following carefully. Di...
Page 63 - Do You Have Voice Mail?; However, this Distinctive Ring feature allows; Before You Choose the Ring Pattern to Register; Ring
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 you will install your new fax machine on, there is a strong possibility that Voice Mail and the fax machine will conflict with each other while receiving incoming calls. However, this Distinctive...
Page 64 - VERY IMPORTANT; Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern; Caller ID; CALL PICKUP; Caller ID Log; . D I S T I N C T I V E
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 machine in MANUAL mode at all times while using the Distinctive Ring feature. Here’s why:...
Page 65 - Printing the Caller ID Log; Viewing the Caller ID Log; Returning a Call from the Log
T E L E P H O N E S E R V I C E S 8 - 4 Printing the Caller ID Log 1 Press Hold/Caller ID . 2 To print the Caller ID Log, press Fax Start . Viewing the Caller ID Log 1 Press Hold/Caller ID . 2 After two seconds, press to scroll through the Caller ID Log. 3 When you want to see detailed information f...
Page 66 - Registering a Caller ID Number
8 - 5 T E L E P H O N E S E R V I C E S Registering a Caller ID Number You can set up a caller in the Caller ID Log as a One Touch or Speed Dial number. 1 Press Hold/Caller ID . 2 After two seconds, press to scroll through the Log and when you see a caller you want to register, press Menu/Set . 3 To...
Page 67 - Call Waiting Caller ID
T E L E P H O N E S E R V I C E S 8 - 6 Call Waiting Caller ID The Call Waiting/Caller ID feature lets you use the Call Waiting/Caller ID service offered by many local telephone companies. This feature displays the telephone number (or name, if available) of Call Waiting callers on your fax machine’...
Page 68 - Sending a; Using CallManage (For Domestic and; Placing a Long Distance; Telephone Call; Using
8 - 7 T E L E P H O N E S E R V I C E S Registration with CallManage Requires Change Your Carrier Selection Before using the CallManage IP $aver™ feature, you must register for this service with CallManage Inc. ■ Register via the web at: www.callmanage.com/brother — OR —Call 1-877-717-2722. A Custom...
Page 69 - Customer Support; Disclaimer; brother
T E L E P H O N E S E R V I C E S 8 - 8 Customer Support If you have questions or want more information, visit CallManage on the web at www.callmanage.com/brother or call CallManage at 1-877-717-2722. Disclaimer In order to use the CallManage feature you must register for the service through CallMan...
Page 70 - Message Center; Message Center Mode; Flexible Memory Settings (Message Storage)
9 - 1 M E S S A G E C E N T E R 9 9 Message Center Message Center Mode Message Center Mode allows you to store incoming fax and voice messages in a flexible memory. The memory stores 15 minutes of voice messages, or up to 20 pages of fax memory. Any voice or fax message can be retrieved remotely. Me...
Page 71 - Setting Up the Message Center; Setting Message Storage; . M S G S T O R A G E
M E S S A G E C E N T E R 9 - 2 Setting Up the Message Center You must set up the Message Center in the following order: 1 Setting Message Storage. (See Setting Message Storage , page 9-2.) 2 Record Message Center Outgoing Message (MSG CTR OGM). (See Recording Message Center Outgoing Message , page ...
Page 72 - OGM; Activating Message Center Mode
9 - 3 M E S S A G E C E N T E R 4 Pick up the handset to record a message. For example: Hello. We are unable to take your call at this time. Please leave a message after the signal. If you wish to send a fax, please press 5 1, wait for fax tones, then press the Start button. 5 Replace the handset. T...
Page 73 - Message Indicator; Playing Voice Messages
M E S S A G E C E N T E R 9 - 4 Message Indicator The light flashes when you have new messages or faxes waiting for your review. The LCD displays the total number of voice and fax messages stored in the Message Center memory. If you press the flashing to turn off the Message Center before getting yo...
Page 74 - Backup Printing Option; Erasing Messages; To Erase Voice Messages Individually; To Erase Messages All at Once; Erase
9 - 5 M E S S A G E C E N T E R Backup Printing Option When you choose FAX: ON in the Message Center mode, all incoming fax messages are stored in the available memory for retrieval. To print a backup copy automatically, turn this option on. 1 Press Menu/Set , 8 , 2 . 2 Press to select ON (or OFF ),...
Page 75 - Setting Maximum Time for Incoming Messages; ICM Recording Monitor; M E S S A G E 3 0 S E C ?
M E S S A G E C E N T E R 9 - 6 Setting Maximum Time for Incoming Messages Your fax machine comes set to receive voice messages up to 30 seconds long. You can change this setting to any length from 20 seconds to 60 seconds, in 5-second increments. 1 Press Menu/Set , 8 , 4 . 2 Press to select the max...
Page 76 - Recording a Conversation; Programming a Fax Forwarding Number
9 - 7 M E S S A G E C E N T E R Recording a Conversation You can record a telephone conversation by pressing Play/Record during the conversation. Your recording can be as long as the Incoming Message Maximum Time. You and the other party will hear a beep every 15 seconds while recording. To stop rec...
Page 77 - Programming Paging Number
M E S S A G E C E N T E R 9 - 8 Programming Paging Number 1 Press Menu/Set , 8 , 6 . 2 Press until the LCD shows PAGING? , and then press Menu/Set . 3 Enter your pager phone number (up to 20 digits) followed by # # , and then press Menu/Set . For example , 1 8 0 0 5 5 5 1 2 3 4 # # . Do not include ...
Page 78 - Remote Retrieval; Using Remote Access Code; No beeps—No messages; Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code
9 - 9 M E S S A G E C E N T E R Remote Retrieval Using Remote Access Code 1 Dial your fax number from a touch tone phone. 2 When your fax machine answers, immediately enter your Remote Retrieval Access Code. 3 The fax machine signals the kinds of messages received: 1 long beep—Fax message(s) 2 long ...
Page 79 - Remote Commands
M E S S A G E C E N T E R 9 - 10 Remote Commands Follow the commands below to access features remotely. When you call the fax machine and enter your Remote Retrieval Access Code (159 ), the system will signal you with two short beeps to enter a remote command. Remote Commands Operation Details 91 Pl...
Page 80 - Retrieving Memory Status List; Retrieve a Fax
9 - 11 M E S S A G E C E N T E R Retrieving Memory Status List You can retrieve the Memory Status List from a remote fax machine to see if you have any fax messages. 1 Dial your fax number. 2 When you hear the beep, immediately enter your Remote Retrieval Access Code ( 1 5 9 ). 3 When you hear two s...
Page 81 - Retrieving Fax Messages
M E S S A G E C E N T E R 9 - 12 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 fax ...
Page 82 - Making Copies; Copy Operations; Making a Single Copy; Copy
10 - 1 M A K I N G C O P I E S 10 Making Copies Copy Operations To make a single copy that is not reduced, enlarged or sorted, you have to press only the Copy key. The default resolution for a single copy is Super Fine. Set the resolution to PHOTO for photographs. Using the Fax Machine as a Copier Y...
Page 83 - Multiple Copies; Reducing and Enlarging Copies; AUTO
M A K I N G C O P I E S 10 - 2 Multiple Copies You can make multiple copies using your fax machine, and you can choose whether the copies will be STACKED (all copies of page 1, then all copies of page 2, etc.) or SORTED (collated). The default resolution for multiple copies is Fine. 1 Place the orig...
Page 84 - Printing Reports; FAX Settings and Activity; Customizing the Transmission Verification Report; Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval; error; . T R A N S M I S S I O N
11 - 1 P R I N T I N G R E P O R T S 11 Printing Reports FAX 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 , 7 , 1 . — OR — Press Menu/Set , 7, 2 . Customizing the Transm...
Page 85 - Using the Reports Key
P R I N T I N G R E P O R T S 11 - 2 Using the Reports Key Press Reports , then press to select the report you want, and then press Menu/Set . Six reports are available: Prints the Menu Table and programming instructions so you can see at-a-glance how to quickly program every menu selection. Lists n...
Page 86 - Important Information; Standard Telephone and FCC Notices; This equipment is hearing aid compatible.
12 - 1 I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N 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/or making test calls to emergency...
Page 87 - International Energy Star Compliance Statement
I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N 12 - 2 International Energy Star Compliance Statement The purpose of the International Energy Star Program is to promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipment, which includes computers, monitors, printers, facsimile receivers ...
Page 88 - Important Safety Instructions
12 - 3 I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N The serial number may be found on the label affixed to the bottom of the unit. For your convenience, note the number below and retain this Owner’s Manual to serve as a permanent record of your purchase in the event of a theft or fire, or for future refe...
Page 90 - Troubleshooting; M A C H I N E E R R O R X X
13 - 1 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 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Troubleshooting If you can’t resolve a difficulty with your fax machine using the Manual, please see page i for Brother Numbers to call for assistance. The fax machine has a mech...
Page 91 - Error Messages; ERROR MESSAGE
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 - 2 Error Messages You may occasionally encounter a difficulty with your machine or telephone line. If this happens, your machine often identifies the problem and displays an error message. The list below explains the most co...
Page 92 - Clearing Jams
13 - 3 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 Clearing Jams The fax machine is out of paper, the paper is not properly loaded, or the paper is jammed in the fax machine. 1 Open the paper cover and remove any paper that is not jammed. The memory capacity has been exce...
Page 94 - Replacing the Print Cartridge
13 - 5 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 Replacing the Print Cartridge 1 Open the front cover, and then open the top cover by pressing the blue levers on both sides of the top cover. 2 Remove the old print cartridge containing the used ribbon and dispose of it. ...
Page 95 - If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Fax Machine; Printing or Receiving Faxes; Vertical Black Lines When Receiving
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 - 6 4 Turn the black spool on the right clockwise to tighten the ribbon as shown. 5 Install the new print cartridge by inserting the recessed first and then placing the cartridge into its four holders. 6 Press down on both si...
Page 96 - Phone Line or Connections; Sending Faxes; EXT
13 - 7 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 Phone Line or Connections Fax Machine Does Not Answer When Called Make sure the fax machine is in the correct receiving mode for your setup (either FAX ONLY , FAX/TEL or MSG CTR ). Check for dial tone. If possible, call y...
Page 97 - Handling Incoming Calls; Transferring a Call to the Fax Machine; Transmission Verification Report Prints “Result: NG”
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 - 8 Handling Incoming Calls Double-Ring in FAX/TEL Mode The fax machine knows the incoming call is not a fax so it is signaling you to answer the telephone call. Pick up the fax machine handset or answer from an extension pho...
Page 98 - Routine Maintenance
13 - 9 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 Cleaning the Scanner Before cleaning, unplug the power cord for safety. Clean the white bar and the glass strip under the bar with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth. Be careful not to bend the spr...
Page 99 - Packing and Shipping the Fax Machine
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 - 10 Packing and Shipping the Fax Machine Whenever you transport the fax machine, use the packing materials that came with your fax machine. If you do not pack the fax machine correctly, you could void your warranty. 1 Unplug...
Page 100 - Specifications
S - 1 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Specifications * “Pages” refers to the ITU-T #1 chart (in Out of Paper Reception in ECM mode). Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Type Desktop Facsimile Transceiver Compatibility ITU-T Group 3 Coding System Modified Huffman (MH) Modem Speed 1...
Page 101 - Index
I N D E X I - 1 Index A Accessories ............................................... ii Alternating Displays ..............................3-1 Answering Machine ...............................2-9 Automatic Transmission ........................6-2 B Beeper Volume .........................................
Page 105 - Remote Retrieval Access Card; Change Paging/Fax Forwarding Setting
R - 1 Remote Retrieval Access Card If you plan to retrieve voice or fax messages while away from your fax machine carrying the Remote Retrieval Access Card printed below will serve as a convenient reminder of the retrieval procedures. Simply cut out the card and fold it to fit in your wallet or orga...
Page 106 - Check Receiving Status; Change Answer Mode; Exit Remote Retrieval
R - 2 Retrieve all faxes, press 2 , then enter the number of remote fax machine followed by # # . After the beep, hang up and wait. Erase all fax messages, press 3 . Check Receiving Status Press 9 7 . then for Fax message , press 1 . Voice message , press 2 . 1 long beep — Received message 3 short b...
Page 107 - EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS; NOTICE
EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS (For Canada Only) NOTICE : The industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Techn...
Page 108 - Visit us on the World Wide Web; Using USA or CANADA models overseas is at your own risk
LE5329001 2 Printed in Malaysia ® Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard P.O. Box 6911 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 rue Hôtel de Ville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, CANADA H9B 3H6 Visit us on the World Wide Web http://www.br...