Page 2 - Place the drum unit in the zip lock; Shipment of the Fax Machine; If for any reason you must ship your Fax Machine, carefully package; Warning; When shipping the Fax Machine, the DRUM UNIT assembly including
3550-US-5.0 1. Remove the drum unit. 2. Place the drum unit in the zip lock bag. 3. Repack the Machine. Shipment of the Fax Machine If for any reason you must ship your Fax Machine, carefully package the Fax Machine to avoid any damage during transit. It is recommended that you save and use the orig...
Page 3 - • ································· FOR YOUR INFORMATION; SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE; C O N T E N T S
3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 • ································· FOR YOUR INFORMATION Chapter 1. ❖ SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE 1-1 Choosing a Suitable Place for Your Fax Machine ........................................... 1-1 The Good Places... ....................
Page 4 - SENDING FAXES
3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 One-Touch Dialing .......................................................................................... 5-1Speed Dialing ................................................................................................... 5-1• Using Key...
Page 5 - RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS
3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 Error Retransmission ............................................................................... 6-20Next-FAX Reservation ............................................................................ 6-21 Chapter 7. ❖ RECEIVING FAXES AND...
Page 8 - How to Use This Owner’s Manual; Structure of the Manual
3500-US-5.0 How to Use This Owner’s Manual Thank you for purchasing a Brother fax machine. This fax machine has been designed to be simple to use, but you can utilize it to its fullest potential by taking some time to read this owner’s manual. You will be ready to use the fax machine as soon as you ...
Page 9 - Choosing a Suitable Place for Your Fax Machine
1 - 1 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE 3550-US-5.0 Ch. 1 1. SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE Choosing a Suitable Place for Your Fax Machine Use the following list as a guide to find a suitable place for your fax machine. The Good Places... Place your machine in a location where the temperature s...
Page 10 - Packing List; NOTICE
1 - 2 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE 3550-US-5.0 Packing List Please check to see that you have the following items: - Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. - Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. - Never tou...
Page 11 - Setting up Your Fax Machine; Attach the document and paper trays.; Do NOT remove the Starter Sheet
1 - 3 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE 3550-US-5.0 Ch. 1 STEP B. Install the Drum unit assembly(with Toner cartridge). Setting up Your Fax Machine Follow these steps to set up your fax machine: STEP A. Attach the document and paper trays. 1) Unpack the drum unit assembly including the toner cartri...
Page 13 - Load Paper into the fax machine.
1 - 5 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE 3550-US-5.0 Ch. 1 Multipurposesheet feeder Multipurpose sheet feeder cover STEP C. Load Paper into the fax machine. 1) Hook the wire extension into the Multipurpose sheet feeder. 1) Wireextension Multipurposesheet feeder 3) Open the Multipurpose sheet feeder ...
Page 14 - FOR YOUR INFORMATION; About the Recording Paper...
1 - 6 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE 3550-US-5.0 FOR YOUR INFORMATION About the Recording Paper… Please use standard copier paper for the recording paper as below : Width : 216mm(8.5")/210mm(8.3") Length : Letter/Legal/A4 Weight : 17lb. to 24lb. The feeder can accept letter, A4, and lega...
Page 16 - Connect the telephone line.
1 - 8 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE 3550-US-5.0 STEP F. Connect the telephone line. * PC I/F jack is only for use with Multi-Function Link option. It you have not purchased this option, then ignore this jack. Handset curled cord Telephone line cord LINE EXT. PC I/F
Page 17 - Roll Over Phone Lines; number; Two Line Phone System
1 - 9 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE 3550-US-5.0 Ch. 1 FOR YOUR INFORMATION 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 av...
Page 18 - Installing a Fax Machine, Two Line TAD and Two Line Telephone; Connecting Your Machine to a Multi Line System (PBXs)
1 - 1 0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE 3550-US-5.0 Installing a Fax Machine, Two Line TAD and Two Line Telephone When you are installing a two line telephone answering device (TAD) and a two line telephone, your fax machine must be isolated on one line at both the wall jack and at the TAD. The m...
Page 19 - Connecting to a Private Branch Exchange
1 - 1 1 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE 3550-US-5.0 Ch. 1 FOR YOUR INFORMATION Connecting to a Private Branch Exchange The following points should be kept in mind if you are installing the machine to work with a private branch exchange(PBX). 1) It is not guaranteed that the unit will operate corr...
Page 20 - THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS; LCD & User Setup Area
3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS 2 - 1 2. THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS 2. THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS 2. THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS 2. THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS 2. THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS 01 02 03 21 22 23 11 12 13 31 32 33 16 17 18 36 37 38 06 07 08 26 27 28 Stop Star...
Page 21 - a T E L E P H O N E A R E A; Hook
3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 2 - 2 THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS Ch. 2 01 02 21 22 11 12 31 32 16 17 36 37 06 07 26 27 Shift Hook Hold Speed Dial 1 4 7 5 6 2 3 8 9 0 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O PQR S T U V W X YZ Redial / Pause Function Clear Tel-index Set 3550 3550 a T E L...
Page 22 - Dial
3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS 2 - 3 01 02 03 21 22 23 11 12 13 31 32 33 16 17 18 36 37 38 06 07 08 26 27 28 Stop Start Shift 04 05 24 25 14 15 34 35 19 20 39 40 09 10 29 30 Copy 3550 b ONE-TOUCH AREA 7. One-Touch Dial Keys These 20 keys give you i...
Page 23 - c LCD & USER SETUP AREA
3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 2 - 4 THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS Ch. 2 Function Clear Tel-index Set 3550 3550 c LCD & USER SETUP AREA 12. Z (Left Arrow) This key moves the LCD cursor to the left. It also allows you to back up one step when you are in function mode (see pa...
Page 24 - Mode
3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS 2 - 5 Tel-index Enlarge / Reduce Help Super Q.Scan Resolution Mode Fine Photo S.Fine Fax TAD F/ T c c LCD & USER SETUP AREA 3550 19. Mode This key is used to specify how the fax machine should handle incoming call...
Page 25 - Help; Press
3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY 3550-US-5.0 Ch. 3Ch. 3Ch. 3Ch. 3Ch. 3 3. HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY User-friendly Programming User-friendly Programming User-friendly Programming User-friendly Programming User-friendly Programming We ha...
Page 26 - S P E A K E R : H I G H; Helpful Hints; Function Selection Table; SETTINGS
3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY 3550-US-5.0 S P E A K E R : H I G H These function options will appear one after the other on the display. You can then choose one ofthese options by pressing S e t S e t S e t S e t S e t when the option you want appears on the...
Page 28 - OPTIONS
3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY 3550-US-5.0 Smoothing enhances the appearance ofincoming faxes.If you set SMOOTHING to ON, you willreceive messages with the smoothingenhancement.ON/OFF You can adjust the volume of the beeper withthis function.OFF/LOW/HIGH If y...
Page 32 - twice to enter the letter; E N T E R & S E T; THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW:; If you want to enter a blank space, press; ÄËÖÜÀÇÈÉ0; The “0” key contains all the accented characters. The “; to show a list of characters.
3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY 3550-US-5.0 THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: KEYS TO PRESS 1. Press 2 twice to enter the letter B . 2. Press 7 three times to enter the letter R . 3. Press Set . E N T E R & S E T N A M E : B N A M E : B R N A M E : THE DISPLAY WILL S...
Page 33 - The following settings are available for sleep mode:; KEYS TO PRESS; . U S E R O P T I O N S
3-9 3-9 3-9 3-9 3-9 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY 3550-US-5.0 Ch. 3Ch. 3Ch. 3Ch. 3Ch. 3 How to Set the Sleep Time How to Set the Sleep Time How to Set the Sleep Time How to Set the Sleep Time How to Set the Sleep Time Sleep mode reduces power consumption when the machine is idl...
Page 34 - D I A L I N G : P U L S E; TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS; You will see scrolling options on the; arrow) to find the dialing mode; that matches your telephone line.; Setting the Beeper Sound Level; or at the end of sending or receiving a fax.; . T E L O P T I O N S
4 - 1 TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS 3550-US-5.0 KEYS TO PRESS D I A L I N G : P U L S E THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 4. TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS There are some settings, such as the date and time, you should set on your fax machine before you begin using it. Once entered, these settings will remain in th...
Page 35 - You can set the date and time in function mode.
TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS 4 - 2 3550-US-5.0 Ch. 4 B E E P E R : O F F B E E P E R : L O W SELECT { } & SET E N T E R D A Y : 1 2 E N T E R T I M E : X X : X X E N T E R T I M E : 1 5 : 2 5 1 . D A T E / T I M E 0 9 / 1 2 / 1 9 9 6 1 5 : 2 5 E N T E R Y E A R : 9 6 THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: KEYS T...
Page 36 - Setting the Station ID; BROTHER
4 - 3 TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS 3550-US-5.0 Setting the Station ID The Station ID is for identification purposes. Here you can store your name, fax number, and telephone number. Your machine prints this information on the electronic Cover Page and every fax page you send. • The telephone number th...
Page 37 - Set; Storing One-Touch Dial Numbers
TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS 4 - 4 3550-US-5.0 Ch. 4 9. Press Set to confirm the entry. 10. Press Stop to return to the date and time. 4 . S T A T I O N I D 1. Press Function . 2. Press 4 . 3. Press 1 . 4. Press the One-Touch key where you want to store a number. Example: One - Touch 05 . Note: The O...
Page 38 - N A M E : N J O F F I C E; NJ OFFICE; S E L E C T O N E - T O U C H; Helpful
4 - 5 TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS 3550-US-5.0 N A M E : N J O F F I C E N A M E : E N T E R & S E T * 0 5 : 1 4 1 5 5 5 5 1 2 1 2 _ 5. Enter a number (up to 20 digits). Example: 14155551212 . 6. Press Set . You will be prompted to enter the name or company associated with this number. 7. Enter t...
Page 39 - Types of Numbers; choice of choosing the type of number. There are 4 options:; Chain Dialing; Speed-Dial and manually dialed numbers in a chain.; card number will be on it.; Storing Speed-Dial Numbers; . S E T A U T O D I A L
TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS 4 - 6 3550-US-5.0 Ch. 4 FOR YOUR INFORMATION Types of Numbers When you store a number as a One-Touch or as a Speed-Dial number, you have a choice of choosing the type of number. There are 4 options: 1. FAX (A fax number). 2. TEL (A telephone number). 3. F/T (Both a fax nu...
Page 40 - Use the number keys to enter a; MANCHESTER
4 - 7 TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS 3550-US-5.0 T Y P E : T E L 3. Press 2 . 4. Use the number keys to enter a two-digit number. Example: 05 . 5. Enter the number (up to 20 digits). Example: 5555151 . 6. Press Set . You will be prompted to enter the name or company associated with this number. 7. Use ...
Page 41 - Touch key or Speed-Dial number you chose is not assigned.; press 2 to choose a different One-Touch key or Speed-Dial number.; Memory Storage; have a name up to 15 characters long.
TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS 4 - 8 3550-US-5.0 Ch. 4 When You Wish to Change the Stored One-Touch and Speed-DialNumbers (During Step 4 on Page 4-4, 7) When you access the function for a One-Touch key or Speed-Dial number, that is already in use, you will be asked if you wish to change it or to exit a...
Page 43 - USING THE UNIT AS A TELEPHONE; Manual Dialing; Using Keys with the Telephone
USING THE UNIT AS A TELEPHONE 5 - 1 3550-US-5.0 Ch. 5 FOR YOUR INFORMATION 5. USING THE UNIT AS A TELEPHONE Your fax machine can be used to make regular telephone calls. You can dial numbers manually, by pressing the number keys, or by using One-Touch or Speed-Dialing. Manual Dialing 1. Pick up the ...
Page 44 - directly; N J O F F I C E
USING THE UNIT AS A TELEPHONE 5 - 2 3550-US-5.0 THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: KEYS TO PRESS Searching the Telephone Index Once you have stored a name and number as a One-Touch number or as a Speed-Dial number, you can search for that name alphabetically using the Telephone Index. You can dial a number dire...
Page 45 - TOP; DOCUMENT BASICS
6 - 1 3550-US-5.0 Ch. 6 6. SENDING FAXES A) DOCUMENT BASICS The Size of Your Documents The size of the documents you want to send by fax should not be larger (or smaller) than your fax machine can accommodate. The documents should each be between 5.8 and 8.5 inches (148 and 216 mm) wide and between ...
Page 46 - Getting Ready to Send a Fax; Setting the Resolution; STANDARD
6 - 2 3550-US-5.0 The Auto Document Feeder (ADF) The Auto Document Feeder (ADF) automatically feeds documents (up to 30 pages) into the fax machine, one at a time. The thickness and weight of the documents should fall into the following categories: Thickness: For one sheet: 2.8 x 10 -3 to 4.7 x 10 -...
Page 47 - Setting the Contrast; Use SUPER LIGHT to send a very light document.; Insert the documents face down; The display will alternate messages.
6 - 3 3550-US-5.0 Ch. 6 THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: KEYS TO PRESS Setting the Contrast The fax machine has automatic contrast control, but if you are sending or copying a document that is very light or very dark, you may want to set the contrast yourself. Use SUPER LIGHT to send a very light document. Us...
Page 48 - C O P Y : P R E S S C O P Y; Sending a Fax Automatically; Sending a Fax; There are 3 basic ways to send a fax:; dialing the fax number and then pressing Start.; Talking to the Other Party When Sending a Fax; BASIC FAX TRANSMISSIONS
6 - 4 3550-US-5.0 F A X : N O . & S T A R T C O P Y : P R E S S C O P Y 0 9 / 1 2 / 1 9 9 6 1 5 : 2 5 THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: KEYS TO PRESS B) BASIC FAX TRANSMISSIONS FOR YOUR INFORMATION Sending a Fax Automatically Sending a Fax There are 3 basic ways to send a fax: 1) Manual transmission: You c...
Page 49 - Sending a Fax Manually; and listen for the dial tone.; Start; Your fax machine will begin sending the; you did not use; Automatic and Manual Redialing; last number that was dialed.
6 - 5 3550-US-5.0 Ch. 6 THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: KEYS TO PRESS S E N D I N G 2. Enter a fax number. Example: One-Touch dialing. 3. Press Start . Sending a Fax Manually 1. Insert the documents face down into the feeder. 2. Pick up the handset or press Hook and listen for the dial tone. 3. Enter the fax...
Page 51 - Delayed; ADVANCED FAX TRANSMISSIONS
6 - 7 3550-US-5.0 Ch. 6 If You Get a MEMORY FULL Message When Trying to Send a Fax by Using Super Quick-Scan If the memory becomes full when scanning page 1 and the display shows PRESS STOP KEY, then press Stop to abort the job. If the memory becomes full on page 2 or more of a multipage document, y...
Page 52 - Broadcasting; Getting Familiar with the Broadcasting Function
6 - 8 3550-US-5.0 2. Press Super Q.Scan if you wish to use memory transmission, or you can send your fax normally. 3. Press Function . 4. Press 1 . 5. Press 1 . 6. Enter the time in 24-hour format using the number keys. Example: 19:45 (7:45 P.M.). 7. Wait for two seconds. 1 . T E M P . S E T T I N G...
Page 55 - Canceling
6 - 1 1 3550-US-5.0 Ch. 6 7. After the transmission is finished, place the “old” documents back into the feeder. 8. Press Function and 0 to restore the timer. ADVANCED FAX TRANSMISSIONS SENDING FAXES I N S E R T D O C U M E N T F A X O R C O P Y FUNC 0 TO RESET 0 . I N T E R R U P T T I M E R W A I ...
Page 56 - FAX TRANSMISSION OPTIONS
6 - 1 2 3550-US-5.0 6 . O V E R S E A S M O D E O V E R S E A S : O N 0 9 / 1 2 / 1 9 9 6 1 5 : 2 5 THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: KEYS TO PRESS D) FAX TRANSMISSION OPTIONS Setting the Overseas Mode If you experience difficulty with sending faxes overseas, you may want to use the Overseas mode. Using the Ov...
Page 57 - Insert the documents into the; arrow) to find the resolution you; Return to Step 5 to set the resolution for; When you finish setting the; The resolution will revert to STANDARD
6 - 1 3 3550-US-5.0 Ch. 6 P A G E 0 2 : F I N E THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: KEYS TO PRESS Setting Your Fax Machine for Multiple Resolution Transmission This is a temporary setting for the current transmission job only. You can set the resolution of the documents you send by pressing Resolution. Once you ...
Page 58 - Sending a Fax with an Electronic Cover Page Message
6 - 1 4 3550-US-5.0 Sending a Fax with an Electronic Cover Page Message An automatic Cover Page will allow you to send details of who the fax is going to, who it is from and when it was sent. This is what the Cover Page looks like: (1) The “TO” information comes from the One-Touch or the Speed-Dial ...
Page 59 - arrow) to select 5 or 6 where you; TOP SECRET
6 - 1 5 3550-US-5.0 Ch. 6 THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: KEYS TO PRESS 1 . T E M P . S E T T I N G S Customizing Your Cover Page Comment You can customize the comment on your Cover Page as follows: 1. Press Function . 2. Press 7 . 3. Press 6 . 4. Press Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow) to select 5 or 6 wher...
Page 60 - C O V E R P A G E : O F F; Sending
6 - 1 6 3550-US-5.0 2 . P L E A S E C A L L 1 . C O M M E N T O F F SELECT { } & SET C O V E R P A G E : O N 5 . U S E R O P T I O N S 1 . T E M P . S E T T I N G S KEYS TO PRESS To Always Send a Cover Page If you often send an automatic Cover Page, you can set it to ON to avoid having to set up...
Page 61 - Sending a Fax When the Cover Page Is ON
6 - 1 7 3550-US-5.0 Ch. 6 0 9 / 1 2 / 1 9 9 6 1 5 : 2 5 THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: KEYS TO PRESS THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: KEYS TO PRESS 1. Insert the documents into the feeder. The display will say COVERPAGE ON for one second. 2. Enter the fax number. 3. Press Start . Your machine will begin transmitting ...
Page 62 - will leave a fax message asking the recipient to call you.; Using the Call Reservation Function; • There are some fax machines that will not respond to this function.
6 - 1 8 3550-US-5.0 F A X : N O . & S T A R T C O P Y : P R E S S C O P Y THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: KEYS TO PRESS 10. Wait for two seconds. 11. Press Stop to exit. 12. Enter the fax number. 13. Press Start . Sending a Fax with Call Reservation (Talking to the receivingparty after fax transmission.)...
Page 64 - continuously checked for their integrity.; Error Retransmission; after occurrances of accidental noise have caused an error.
6 - 2 0 3550-US-5.0 4 . E R R O R R E - T X E R R O R R E - T X : O N KEYS TO PRESS ECM (Error Correction Mode) The Error Correction Mode (ECM) is a way for the machine to check the integrity of a fax transmission while it is in progress. ECM transmissions are possible only between machines that bot...
Page 65 - D I A L I N G; number you are using, such as “*01” and not the name of the person you are
6 - 2 1 3550-US-5.0 Ch. 6 N E X T - F A X R E S E R V D P R E S S S E T THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: KEYS TO PRESS D I A L I N G Next-FAX Reservation You can use Next-FAX Reservation for sending a fax when the fax machine is busy receiving or transmitting from memory. This function saves you from having t...
Page 66 - RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS; Note: the lighted indicators mean = not selected; BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE FAXES; Fax
7-1 7-1 7-1 7-1 7-1 3550-US-5.0 When to use it Use this mode when youare using a computermodem on the same line orif you receive very few faxmessages. You can also usethis mode with DistinctiveRinging. For dedicated fax lines.You can not receive a voicecall but you can call out. This mode is for whe...
Page 67 - Setting the Ring Delay
7-2 7-2 7-2 7-2 7-2 Ch. 7Ch. 7Ch. 7Ch. 7Ch. 7 3550-US-5.0 THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: KEYS TO PRESS 1. Press Function . 2. Press 6 . 3. Press 2 . 4. Press Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow) repeatedly until you findthe number of rings you want. Example: 00. When you set 00, you can receive yourincoming fa...
Page 68 - Incoming Call
7-3 7-3 7-3 7-3 7-3 3550-US-5.0 The F/T Switch (Fax/Telephone Mode) The F/T Switch (Fax/Telephone Mode) The F/T Switch (Fax/Telephone Mode) The F/T Switch (Fax/Telephone Mode) The F/T Switch (Fax/Telephone Mode) When you share one line for your telephone and fax machine, in the F/T switch mode, the ...
Page 71 - . R E D U C T I O N
7-6 7-6 7-6 7-6 7-6 Ch. 7Ch. 7Ch. 7Ch. 7Ch. 7 3550-US-5.0 Printing a Reduced Copy of the Incoming Document Printing a Reduced Copy of the Incoming Document Printing a Reduced Copy of the Incoming Document Printing a Reduced Copy of the Incoming Document Printing a Reduced Copy of the Incoming Docume...
Page 72 - Your recording paper size is:
7-7 7-7 7-7 7-7 7-7 3550-US-5.0 Your recording paper size is: Letter A4, Legal Letter A4 Legal Letter Legal Other party sends you a document thesize of… Letter document (8.5"x11")(mostly Domestic communications) A4 document (8.2"x11.6")(mostly Internatlonal communications) Legal docu...
Page 74 - when the Distinctive Ringing mode is SET.
7-9 7-9 7-9 7-9 7-9 3550-US-5.0 Speaker Volume Speaker Volume Speaker Volume Speaker Volume Speaker Volume There are three settings available for the Speaker Volume, OFF, LOW, or HIGH. This settingcontrols the loudness of the fax machine’s speaker, which is connected to the phone line. Theinitial se...
Page 75 - H o o k; REMOTE ACTIVATION
7-10 7-10 7-10 7-10 7-10 Ch. 7Ch. 7Ch. 7Ch. 7Ch. 7 3550-US-5.0 B ) R E M O T E A C T I V A T I O N B ) R E M O T E A C T I V A T I O N B ) R E M O T E A C T I V A T I O N B ) R E M O T E A C T I V A T I O N B ) R E M O T E A C T I V A T I O N What is Remote Activation What is Remote Activation What ...
Page 77 - Enter new remote code to; . S E T U P S Y S T E M; : R E M O T E C O D E
7-12 7-12 7-12 7-12 7-12 Ch. 7Ch. 7Ch. 7Ch. 7Ch. 7 3550-US-5.0 D E A C T . C O D E : # 5 1 Changing and Registering Remote Codes Changing and Registering Remote Codes Changing and Registering Remote Codes Changing and Registering Remote Codes Changing and Registering Remote Codes 1. Press Function ....
Page 78 - Connecting an External TAD to the Unit; CONNECTING A TELEPHONE ANSWERING DEVICE (TAD)
7-13 7-13 7-13 7-13 7-13 3550-US-5.0 LINE EXT. NO ! TAD TAD Connecting an External TAD to the Unit Connecting an External TAD to the Unit Connecting an External TAD to the Unit Connecting an External TAD to the Unit Connecting an External TAD to the Unit You may connect an external TAD to your fax m...
Page 80 - DISTINCTIVE RINGING
7-15 7-15 7-15 7-15 7-15 3550-US-5.0 D ) D I S T I N C T I V E R I N G I N G D ) D I S T I N C T I V E R I N G I N G D ) D I S T I N C T I V E R I N G I N G D ) D I S T I N C T I V E R I N G I N G D ) D I S T I N C T I V E R I N G I N G Distinctive Ringing Distinctive Ringing Distinctive Ringing Dis...
Page 81 - To use the Distinctive Ringing feature you must:
7-16 7-16 7-16 7-16 7-16 Ch. 7Ch. 7Ch. 7Ch. 7Ch. 7 3550-US-5.0 How Does the Distinctive Ringing Function Work? How Does the Distinctive Ringing Function Work? How Does the Distinctive Ringing Function Work? How Does the Distinctive Ringing Function Work? How Does the Distinctive Ringing Function Wor...
Page 82 - B e f o r e y o u b e g i n t h i s f u n c t i o n :; PICK UP TO SET
7-17 7-17 7-17 7-17 7-17 3550-US-5.0 Setting the Distinctive Ringing Function Setting the Distinctive Ringing Function Setting the Distinctive Ringing Function Setting the Distinctive Ringing Function Setting the Distinctive Ringing Function This function is a one-time procedure to register a distin...
Page 83 - REGISTERED; A f t e r y o u c o m p l e t e t h i s o n e - t i m e s e t u p :; How to Turn the Distinctive Ringing Function ON or OFF; R E G I S T E R E D
7-18 7-18 7-18 7-18 7-18 Ch. 7Ch. 7Ch. 7Ch. 7Ch. 7 3550-US-5.0 8. Press Start to set. Check that the display says REGISTERED . (If the other number was called,press Stop to cancel.) 9. Hang up the handset. A f t e r y o u c o m p l e t e t h i s o n e - t i m e s e t u p : 1. The Distinctive Ringing...
Page 84 - F o r B u s i n e s s; The Caller ID Appears on the Display When Your Telephone Rings; outside your caller ID service area.; CALLER ID
7-19 7-19 7-19 7-19 7-19 3550-US-5.0 E ) C A L L E R I D E ) C A L L E R I D E ) C A L L E R I D E ) C A L L E R I D E ) C A L L E R I D What is Caller ID? What is Caller ID? What is Caller ID? What is Caller ID? What is Caller ID? Caller ID is a telephone service that allows the subscriber to see a...
Page 85 - Scanning through the Caller IDs stored in Memory; Shift; In this example, press the
7-20 7-20 7-20 7-20 7-20 Ch. 7Ch. 7Ch. 7Ch. 7Ch. 7 3550-US-5.0 The Caller ID is Stored in Your Machine’s Memory The Caller ID is Stored in Your Machine’s Memory The Caller ID is Stored in Your Machine’s Memory The Caller ID is Stored in Your Machine’s Memory The Caller ID is Stored in Your Machine’s...
Page 86 - Clearing a Caller IDs Stored in Memory; C l e a r; Printing the Caller ID List; . P R I N T R E P O R T S; S a m p l e o f C a l l e r I D L i s t; P R I N T I N G
7-21 7-21 7-21 7-21 7-21 3550-US-5.0 FOR YOUR INFORMATION Clearing a Caller IDs Stored in Memory Clearing a Caller IDs Stored in Memory Clearing a Caller IDs Stored in Memory Clearing a Caller IDs Stored in Memory Clearing a Caller IDs Stored in Memory For effective use of the memory, it is recommen...
Page 87 - . S E T P A S S W O R D
7-22 7-22 7-22 7-22 7-22 Ch. 7Ch. 7Ch. 7Ch. 7Ch. 7 3550-US-5.0 NOTE: “TX” means Transmit, “RX” means Receive. CONTENTS OF THE LIST:- DATE & TIME 1 - CALLER ID 2 - NAME (ONLY WHEN AVAILABLE) 3 - COMMENT 4 COMMENTS WILL INCLUDE:• TX means your machine sent a fax message when it was polled or calle...
Page 88 - HOW TO USE THE COPY FUNCTION; Making Single and Multiple Copies; propress. This may distort the image and damage your machine.; Making a Single Copy; Use this function to make a single copy.
8 - 1 HOW TO USE THE COPY FUNCTION 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 8. HOW TO USE THE COPY FUNCTION 8. HOW TO USE THE COPY FUNCTION 8. HOW TO USE THE COPY FUNCTION 8. HOW TO USE THE COPY FUNCTION 8. HOW TO USE THE COPY FUNCTION Making Single and Multiple Copies Use this fu...
Page 89 - Making Multiple Copies; Reducing; C O P Y S T A C K
8 - 2 HOW TO USE THE COPY FUNCTION 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 Ch. 8 Making Multiple Copies THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: KEYS TO PRESS KEYS TO PRESS KEYS TO PRESS KEYS TO PRESS KEYS ...
Page 90 - Enter two digits for the number of; What to Do When You Get a MEMORY FULL Message while Making; make only a single copy that is not reduced or enlarged.
8 - 3 HOW TO USE THE COPY FUNCTION 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 5. Enter two digits for the number of copies you want, using the number keys (Max. 99 copies). Example: 05 6. Press Copy or just wait for 5 seconds. N O . O F C O P I E S : 0 5 C O P Y S T A C K FOR YOUR I...
Page 91 - POLLING; When to Use Polling
9 - 1 POLLING 3550-US-5.0 Ch. 9 9. POLLING FOR YOUR INFORMATION What Is Polling? Polling is the process of retrieving faxes from another fax machine. You may use your machine to “poll” other machines, or you may ask someone to poll your machine. The party who polls pays for the cost of the call. How...
Page 92 - Make sure no documents are in the; Setting
9 - 2 POLLING 3550-US-5.0 Polling Another Fax Machine (Calling) Once you have set up polling, as described below, and the other party has set their fax machine to POLLED WAITING, you can receive their documents automatically. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: KEYS TO PRESS 1. Place the documents into the feede...
Page 94 - Setting Up Polled Waiting with Super Quick-Scan; P O L L I N G : O F F
9 - 4 POLLING 3550-US-5.0 Setting Up Polled Waiting with Super Quick-Scan Before pressing Start, press Super Q.Scan so you can store your polled waiting document in the memory. If you use Super Q.Scan to place the Polled Waiting documents into the memory, they will not be erased automatically after ...
Page 95 - REMOTE FAX OPTIONS; Setting Up Fax Storage; memory and the LCD will show the number of incoming calls:
10-1 10-1 10-1 10-1 10-1 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS 3550-US-5.0 Ch.10Ch.10Ch.10Ch.10Ch.10 THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: KEYS TO PRESS 10. REMOTE FAX OPTIONS Since the machine can store incoming data as well as print it, you can use the convenient FAXForwarding, Paging and Remote Retrieval functions. Setting Up Fax...
Page 96 - How Fax Forwarding works (Fax Forwarding ON); Paging/Fax Forwarding; and can not be used simultaneously.
10-2 10-2 10-2 10-2 10-2 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS 3550-US-5.0 How Paging works (Paging ON) How Fax Forwarding works (Fax Forwarding ON) Paging/Fax Forwarding Paging/Fax Forwarding Paging/Fax Forwarding Paging/Fax Forwarding Paging/Fax Forwarding Fax Storage mode provides the additional option of either Pa...
Page 97 - Setting Up Paging (Registering the Paging Number); Enter a paging number up to 20; Pause; - If you do not use a PIN, you must enter; . R E M O T E F A X O P T
10-3 10-3 10-3 10-3 10-3 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS 3550-US-5.0 Ch.10Ch.10Ch.10Ch.10Ch.10 THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: KEYS TO PRESS Setting Up Paging (Registering the Paging Number) Setting Up Paging (Registering the Paging Number) Setting Up Paging (Registering the Paging Number) Setting Up Paging (Registering ...
Page 98 - Setting Up Fax Forwarding (Registering the Fax Forwarding; FAXFAXFAX
10-4 10-4 10-4 10-4 10-4 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS 3550-US-5.0 THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: KEYS TO PRESS { { { { { { { { Setting Up Fax Forwarding (Registering the Fax Forwarding Setting Up Fax Forwarding (Registering the Fax Forwarding Setting Up Fax Forwarding (Registering the Fax Forwarding Setting Up Fax Fo...
Page 99 - Enter a fax forwarding number up; ”. When you use the Remote; . R E M O T E A C C E S S; Enter a three digit number; When the remote access code
10-5 10-5 10-5 10-5 10-5 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS 3550-US-5.0 Ch.10Ch.10Ch.10Ch.10Ch.10 6. Enter a fax forwarding number up to 20 digits. Example: 18005551234 . 7. Press Set . 8. Press Stop to exit. W D # : 1 8 0 0 5 5 5 1 2 3 4 _ 2 . F A X F W D / P A G I N G What Is Remote Control Access? What Is Remote...
Page 100 - Pickup the handset of a touch tone phone.; When to Press the Remote Access Code
10-6 10-6 10-6 10-6 10-6 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS 3550-US-5.0 How to Use Remote Access and Control Codes How to Use Remote Access and Control Codes How to Use Remote Access and Control Codes How to Use Remote Access and Control Codes How to Use Remote Access and Control Codes 1. Pickup the handset of a to...
Page 101 - Remote control command
10-7 10-7 10-7 10-7 10-7 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS 3550-US-5.0 Ch.10Ch.10Ch.10Ch.10Ch.10 Remote Control Commands Remote Control Commands Remote Control Commands Remote Control Commands Remote Control Commands You can control your fax machine with the following remote control commands. 95 Changing Fax Forwa...
Page 102 - Example: To retrieve all fax messages, press
10-8 10-8 10-8 10-8 10-8 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS 3550-US-5.0 Retrieving the Memory Status List and Fax Messages Remotely Retrieving the Memory Status List and Fax Messages Remotely Retrieving the Memory Status List and Fax Messages Remotely Retrieving the Memory Status List and Fax Messages Remotely Retr...
Page 103 - PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS; Other Reports
1 1 - 1 PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS 3550-US-5.0 Ch.11 11. PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS You can print the following lists and reports under function item 3. PRINT REPORTS. 1. ACT. REPORT 2. ALL DIAL 4. COVERPAGE 11-2~3 The Activity Report lets you knowwhether transmissions and incomingfaxes were receive...
Page 104 - P R E S S S T A R T K E Y; E V E R Y 1 2 H O U R S
1 1 - 2 PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS 3550-US-5.0 KEYS TO PRESS 1 . T E M P . S E T T I N G S KEYS TO PRESS 1 . T E M P . S E T T I N G S 3 . P R I N T R E P O R T S How to Print Reports and Lists All the reports and lists may be printed as follows: THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 1 . A C T . R E P O R T P R E ...
Page 105 - Printing; for
1 1 - 3 PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS 3550-US-5.0 Ch.11 ACTIVITY REPORT TIME : 09/12/1996 19:45 NAME : BROTHER FAX : 4155554444 TEL : 4155554445 DATE TIME FAX NO./NAME DURATION PAGE(S) RESULT COMMENT 09/12 10:00 BROTHER BOSTON 04:23 20 CV CA OK TX 09/12 10:10 NJ OFFICE 00 00 BUSY TX 09/12 14:53 BROTHER...
Page 107 - Memory
1 1 - 5 PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS 3550-US-5.0 Ch.11 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION REPORT TIME : 09/12/1996 15:25 NAME : BROTHER FAX : 4155554444 TEL : 4155554445 DATE,TIME 09/12 15:24 FAX NO./NAME NJ OFFICE DURATION 00:00:45 PAGE(S) 01 COVERPAGE RESULT OK MODE STANDARD Memory Status List The MEMORY STA...
Page 108 - REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT; Toner Empty Indicator; Replacing the Toner Cartridge
REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 1 2 - 1 3550-US-5.0 12. REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Toner Empty Indicator When the toner cartridge is running low, the display will show CHANGE TONER and the Toner Empty LED on the control panel will flash on and off to indicate the toner i...
Page 109 - NOTE
REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 1 2 - 2 3550-US-5.0 Ch.12 2) Open the top cover. To remove the drum unit, hold each side of the drum by its handles and gently lift the drum forward toward you. NOTE • Make sure the top cover is completely open, by lifting it until the latch clicks into pl...
Page 110 - WARNING
REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 1 2 - 3 3550-US-5.0 3) 3) Gently turn the lever on the toner cartridge forward until it stops. The toner cartridge can not be removed unless the shutter is completely closed, by turning the lever fully to the front. 4) 4) Remove the old toner cartridge fro...
Page 112 - Replacing the Drum Unit
REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 1 2 - 5 3550-US-5.0 Replacing the Drum Unit The machine uses a drum unit to create the print images on paper. If the display shows CHANGE DRUM, it indicates the drum unit is nearly at the end of its life. We recommend you prepare a new drum unit to replace...
Page 114 - Do NOT remove starter sheet
REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 1 2 - 7 3550-US-5.0 6) 8) 9) 7) Reinstall the toner cartridge into the new drum unit. For more information, see “Replacing the Toner Cartridge” on page 12-1~4. 8) Holding the new drum unit by its handles, install it. Close the top cover. 9) Turn on the pow...
Page 115 - REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING; Regular Maintenance
13-1 13-1 13-1 13-1 13-1 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 3550-US-5.0 Ch.13Ch.13Ch.13Ch.13Ch.13 13. REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Regular Maintenance Regular Maintenance Regular Maintenance Regular Maintenance Regular Maintenance You can keep your fax machine in optimum condition by...
Page 116 - Cleaning the Drum Unit; to avoid spilling and scattering the toner.
13-2 13-2 13-2 13-2 13-2 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 3550-US-5.0 • Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the scanner window or the toner sensor.• Do not touch the scanner window with your finger.• Handle the drum unit carefully because it contains toner. If toner scatters and your hands ...
Page 117 - CAUTION
13-3 13-3 13-3 13-3 13-3 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 3550-US-5.0 Ch.13Ch.13Ch.13Ch.13Ch.13 Top cover Drum unit 2. Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the tab from right to left several times. 3. Return the tab to the home position ( ▲ mark position) befor...
Page 118 - Close the carton box and tape it shut.
13-4 13-4 13-4 13-4 13-4 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 3550-US-5.0 4. Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assemply into the zip lock bag and seal the bag completely. 7. Place any documents (manual and any documentation explaining the reason for shipping the machine) and the drum unit a...
Page 119 - P a p e r J a m s; machine and cause toner to scatter on the next printed page(s).
13-5 13-5 13-5 13-5 13-5 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 3550-US-5.0 Ch.13Ch.13Ch.13Ch.13Ch.13 P a p e r J a m s P a p e r J a m s P a p e r J a m s P a p e r J a m s P a p e r J a m s Your fax machine will sound an alarm if the document jams while going through the feeder or ifthe recording...
Page 122 - Troubleshooting
13-8 13-8 13-8 13-8 13-8 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 3550-US-5.0 LINE EXT. PC I/F Main controller board Memory board Spacer 3. To install the memory board onto the main controller board,use the attachedspacer and plug it into the lower rightconnectors of the main controllerboards. LINE E...
Page 123 - Error Messages; CHANGE DRUM
13-9 13-9 13-9 13-9 13-9 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 3550-US-5.0 Ch.13Ch.13Ch.13Ch.13Ch.13 If additional help is needed, please contact the following Customer Service numbers : U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A. 1-800-284-4FAX (4329) (Voice) 1-800-284-4FAX (4329) (Voice) 1-800-284-4FAX (...
Page 124 - telephone service such as “Call Waiting” assigned to this line.
13-10 13-10 13-10 13-10 13-10 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 3550-US-5.0 Error Codes 20 XX, This error code is usually caused by a poor telephone line, or having a special80 01, telephone service such as “Call Waiting” assigned to this line. 90 01 74 00 The sending machine sent a disconnect...
Page 125 - PRINTER JAM; Other Problems; W h e n t h e R e c e i v i n g P a r t y S a y s t h e P i c t u r e i s N o t C l e a r :
13-11 13-11 13-11 13-11 13-11 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 3550-US-5.0 Ch.13Ch.13Ch.13Ch.13Ch.13 PRINTER JAM The recording paper is stuck in the recording area.Remove the jammed paper. (See page 13-5~6.) SET CARTRIDGE A toner cartridge is not installed. Reinstall the toner cartridge. Othe...
Page 126 - W h e n D i a l i n g D o e s n ’ t W o r k :
13-12 13-12 13-12 13-12 13-12 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 3550-US-5.0 The Print is too Light or too Dark: The Print is too Light or too Dark: The Print is too Light or too Dark: The Print is too Light or too Dark: The Print is too Light or too Dark:The print density dial is located inthe...
Page 127 - Paper Handling Problems
13-13 13-13 13-13 13-13 13-13 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 3550-US-5.0 Ch.13Ch.13Ch.13Ch.13Ch.13 Q&A Q&A Q&A Q&A Q&A This section contains questions and answers for using your fax machine. If you have encountereda problem, find the question relating to your problem and...
Page 128 - Recommendation; Print Quality Problems
13-14 13-14 13-14 13-14 13-14 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 3550-US-5.0 NOTICE Recommendation Printouts are too dark orlight. Question You will clear a print quality problem by replacing the drum unit with a new one ifthe display will show CHANGE DRUM. The old drum unit is at the end of it...
Page 131 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION; Standard Telephone and FCC Notices (Applies only to 120V model); These notices are in effect on models sold and used in the U.S.A.
1 4 - 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 3550-US-5.0 Ch.14 14. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Standard Telephone and FCC Notices (Applies only to 120V model) These notices are in effect on models sold and used in the U.S.A. This equipment is hearing aid compatible. When programming emergency numbers and/or making test ...
Page 132 - W a r n i n g
1 4 - 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 3550-US-5.0 W a r n i n g For protection against the risk of electrical shock, always disconnect all cables from the wall outlet before servicing, modifying or installing the equipment. This equipment may not be used on coin service lines provided by the telephone compa...
Page 133 - There are no warranties extended or granted by this document.; Important
1 4 - 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 3550-US-5.0 Ch.14 International Energy Star Compliance Statement The purpose of the International Energy Star Program is to promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipments, which includes computers, monitors, printers, facsimile receiver...
Page 135 - INDEX
INDEX 1 5 - 1 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 3550-US-5.0 Ch.15 15. INDEX 15. INDEX 15. INDEX 15. INDEX 15. INDEX A Accessory Orders ............... 13-9 Activity Report ................. 11-1~3 A D F ........................... 6-2 All Dial List ............... 11-1, 11-3~4 Answer M...
Page 137 - SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS 1 6 - 1 3550-US-5.0 Ch.16 16. SPECIFICATIONS Type Desktop facsimile transceiver Compatibility ITU-TS Group 3 Coding system M H / M R / M M R Modem speed 14400/12000/9600/7200/4800/2400; Automatic Fallback Document input width 148 mm to 216 mm (5.8 inches to 8.5 inches) Scanning/Printi...