Brother FAX-575 manual

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Contents SU FAX-575 Page Brother numbers Frequently Asked Questions FAQsFor Customer Service Register your product USA onlyUSA only Ordering accessories and suppliesBrother fax back system USA only Iii USA and CanadaCompilation and Publication Notice Who is covered Brother International Corporation Canada only Vii Safety precautionsTo use the fax machine safely Choosing a location ViiiReceiving faxes Quick Reference GuideSending faxes Storing numbersMaking copies Table of Contents Interrupting Delayed Fax and Polled Transmit jobs Setup ReceiveSetup Send XiiPrinting reports Quick-Dial numbers and dialing optionsRemote Fax Options Important informationIndex Remote Retrieval Access Card Xiv Troubleshooting and routine maintenanceGlossary Specifications Finding information Using this GuideIntroduction BoldFax Test Sheet and Product Registration USA only Back view Part namesFront view Control panel overview One-Touch Keys Navigation Keys Menu/SetHow can you avoid possible problems? Custom features Do you have Voice Mail on the phone line?Why should there be problems? About fax machinesECM Error Correction Mode Fax tones and handshakeConnecting an external telephone ConnectionsIntroduction 1 Limit your speaking to 20 seconds ConnectionsRecording outgoing message OGM on an external Converting telephone wall outlets Special line considerations Roll Over phone linesTwo-Line phone system Machine will work best on a dedicated lineIntroduction Multi-Line connections PBX If you are installing the fax machine to work with a PBXCustom features on your phone line Temperature 23C, humidity 50% Handling and using plain paperPaper specifications for the paper tray PaperHow to load paper To load paper Menu table On-Screen ProgrammingUser-friendly programming Memory StorageNavigation keys Factory setting option is shown in bold Main Menu Options Descriptions SelectionsMain Menu Delayed Remote FAX OPT Miscellaneous Getting started Initial SetupSetting the Date and Time Turning on Automatic Daylight Savings TimeEnter your fax number up to Setting the Station IDEntering text DigitsMaking corrections Special characters and symbolsInserting spaces Repeating lettersChoosing the Handset Volume For Volume Amplify Setting the Beeper VolumeSetting the Speaker Volume Press or to select LOWSetting Volume Amplify VOL AMPLIFYOFF?, and then press Menu/Set and go to StepSetting up your area code USA only Setting the Ring VolumeSetting Tone and Pulse dialing mode Canada Only Press or to select Pulse Or ToneBasic receiving operations Setup ReceiveChoosing the Receive Mode Press Receive Mode To select or change your Receive ModeSetting the Ring Delay Use or to select ON, Semi or OFF Setting the F/T Ring Time FAX/TEL mode onlyEasy Receive Receiving a fax at the end of a conversation Setting Paper SizePrinting a reduced incoming fax Auto Reduction Advanced receiving operations For FAX/TEL mode onlyUsing a cordless external handset Operation from extension telephonesPrinting a fax from the memory Setting up Polling ReceiveChanging the remote codes PollingSetting up Sequential Polling Receive Enter the fax machines youWhat does your telephone company’s ‘Distinctive Ring’ do? Telephone servicesDistinctive Ring What does Brother’s ‘Distinctive Ring’ do?Your telephone company and ask for one that is shown Before you choose the ring pattern to registerRegistering the Distinctive Ring pattern Very important Caller ID Log Turning off the Distinctive RingCaller ID Printing the Caller ID LogTo exit the Caller ID Log, press Viewing the Caller ID LogReturning a call from the Log Registering a Caller ID number Menu/SetCall Waiting/Caller ID Setup Send How to dialAutomatic transmission How to faxFax Redial Manual transmission Sending faxes using multiple settingsBasic sending operations Sending a fax at the end of a conversationFax resolution ContrastCanceling a scheduled job Multiple Resolution TransmissionCanceling a fax in progress Composing your own comments Advanced sending operationsComposing the electronic Cover Press 2 to exitSend a cover page for all faxes When the LCD showsCover page for next fax only Insert the document face down in the ADF Press Menu/Set, 3Broadcasting Using a printed CoverOverseas Mode Call Reservation Screen displaysDelayed Fax Setting up Polled Transmit Press or to choose on orOut of Memory message To change the default setting, press or to select on or OFFMemory Transmission Go to StepInterrupting Delayed Fax and Polled Transmit jobs Wait 2 seconds, then removeStoring One-Touch Dial numbers Quick-Dial numbers and dialing optionsStoring numbers for easy dialing Storing Speed-Dial numbers How to change the stored number or name Changing One-Touch and Speed-Dial numbersSetting up Groups for Broadcasting Dialing options Access codes and credit card numbers See Storing Speed-Dial numbers onRedial Telephone PauseHold Redial FaxFax Forwarding Setting up Fax ForwardingRemote Fax Options Enter the forwarding number up to 20 digitsProgramming your pager number For example, press 1 8 0 0 5 5 5 1 2 3 4 # #Turning off Remote Fax Options Setting Fax StorageSetting your remote access code Long beep Fax messages No beeps No fax messages Using your remote access codeRemote Retrieval Remote commands OFFRetrieving fax messages Changing your Fax Forwarding numberPrinting reports FAX settings and activitySetting the Journal Period Customizing the Transmission Verification ReportHow to print a report Following reports are availableCopy operations Using the fax machine as a copierMaking copies Making a single copyEnter the number of copies you want Press or to select Sort or StackImportant information 11 2 Important information Industry Canada Compliance Statement Canada only International Energy Star Compliance StatementImportant safety instructions See Brother numbers onTrademarks Shipment of the fax machineError messages Troubleshooting and routine maintenanceTroubleshooting Storing One-Touch Dial Brother Press or to select Basic CompatibilityDocument Jam or Paper Jam Or NormalPaper Jam Printout is jammedIf you are having difficulty with the fax machine Difficulty SuggestionsSending Faxes Routine maintenance Cleaning the print headPage White Spools 12 11 Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Glossary Glossary Glossary G Copy SpecificationsGeneral Fax Items in all upper case represent LCD messages IndexIndex Help Resolution Remote Retrieval Access Card CardChanging Remote Access Code Remote CommandsEquipment Attachemnt Limitations Canada onlyVisit us on the World Wide Web