Brother Official Manual and Accessories for Fax Machine

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Brother fax back system (USA only)

Brother 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 system to receive faxed instructions and an Index of fax back subjects.

In USA only: 1-800-521-2846

Ordering accessories and supplies

For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, which are 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 Brother. (In the USA, you can visit us online for a complete selection of the Brother accessories and supplies that are available for purchase.)

In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice)

1-800-947-1445 (fax)

http://www.brothermall.com

In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice)

DESCRIPTION	ITEM
Print Cartridge and a Refill (1 set per box)	PC-501

2 Refills for use in PC-501 Print Cartridge	PC-402RF

Telephone Line Cord	LG3077001

Telephone Handset	LF3800002

Handset Curled Cord	LG3768004

Paper Wire Extension	LF3814001

Document Support	LF8268001

Paper Tray	LF3926001

User’s Guide	LF3929001

Surge Protection Device with Telephone	QPD 120
Line Protection (2 outlets)

Surge Protection Device with Telephone	FX 120
Line Protection (8 outlets)

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Contents SU FAX-575 Page Frequently Asked Questions FAQs For Customer ServiceBrother numbers Register your product USA onlyBrother fax back system USA only Ordering accessories and suppliesUSA only Compilation and Publication Notice USA and CanadaIii Who is covered Brother International Corporation Canada only To use the fax machine safely Safety precautionsVii Choosing a location ViiiQuick Reference Guide Sending faxesReceiving faxes Storing numbersMaking copies Table of Contents Setup Receive Setup SendInterrupting Delayed Fax and Polled Transmit jobs XiiQuick-Dial numbers and dialing options Remote Fax OptionsPrinting reports Important informationGlossary Specifications Troubleshooting and routine maintenanceIndex Remote Retrieval Access Card Xiv Using this Guide IntroductionFinding information BoldFax Test Sheet and Product Registration USA only Front view Part namesBack view Control panel overview One-Touch Keys Navigation Keys Menu/SetCustom features Do you have Voice Mail on the phone line? Why should there be problems?How can you avoid possible problems? About fax machinesECM Error Correction Mode Fax tones and handshakeConnecting an external telephone ConnectionsIntroduction 1 Recording outgoing message OGM on an external ConnectionsLimit your speaking to 20 seconds Special line considerations Roll Over phone lines Two-Line phone systemConverting telephone wall outlets Machine will work best on a dedicated lineIntroduction Custom features on your phone line If you are installing the fax machine to work with a PBXMulti-Line connections PBX Handling and using plain paper Paper specifications for the paper trayTemperature 23C, humidity 50% PaperHow to load paper To load paper On-Screen Programming User-friendly programmingMenu table Memory StorageNavigation keys Factory setting option is shown in bold Main Menu Options Descriptions SelectionsMain Menu Delayed Remote FAX OPT Miscellaneous Initial Setup Setting the Date and TimeGetting started Turning on Automatic Daylight Savings TimeSetting the Station ID Entering textEnter your fax number up to DigitsSpecial characters and symbols Inserting spacesMaking corrections Repeating lettersSetting the Beeper Volume Setting the Speaker VolumeChoosing the Handset Volume For Volume Amplify Press or to select LOWSetting Volume Amplify VOL AMPLIFYOFF?, and then press Menu/Set and go to StepSetting the Ring Volume Setting Tone and Pulse dialing mode Canada OnlySetting up your area code USA only Press or to select Pulse Or ToneChoosing the Receive Mode Setup ReceiveBasic receiving operations Setting the Ring Delay To select or change your Receive ModePress Receive Mode Easy Receive Setting the F/T Ring Time FAX/TEL mode onlyUse or to select ON, Semi or OFF Printing a reduced incoming fax Auto Reduction Setting Paper SizeReceiving a fax at the end of a conversation For FAX/TEL mode only Using a cordless external handsetAdvanced receiving operations Operation from extension telephonesSetting up Polling Receive Changing the remote codesPrinting a fax from the memory PollingSetting up Sequential Polling Receive Enter the fax machines youTelephone services Distinctive RingWhat does your telephone company’s ‘Distinctive Ring’ do? What does Brother’s ‘Distinctive Ring’ do?Registering the Distinctive Ring pattern Very important Before you choose the ring pattern to registerYour telephone company and ask for one that is shown Turning off the Distinctive Ring Caller IDCaller ID Log Printing the Caller ID LogReturning a call from the Log Viewing the Caller ID LogTo exit the Caller ID Log, press Registering a Caller ID number Menu/SetCall Waiting/Caller ID Setup Send How to dialFax Redial How to faxAutomatic transmission Sending faxes using multiple settings Basic sending operationsManual transmission Sending a fax at the end of a conversationFax resolution ContrastCanceling a fax in progress Multiple Resolution TransmissionCanceling a scheduled job Advanced sending operations Composing the electronic CoverComposing your own comments Press 2 to exitWhen the LCD shows Cover page for next fax onlySend a cover page for all faxes Insert the document face down in the ADF Press Menu/Set, 3Overseas Mode Using a printed CoverBroadcasting Call Reservation Screen displaysDelayed Fax Setting up Polled Transmit Press or to choose on orTo change the default setting, press or to select on or OFF Memory TransmissionOut of Memory message Go to StepInterrupting Delayed Fax and Polled Transmit jobs Wait 2 seconds, then removeStoring numbers for easy dialing Quick-Dial numbers and dialing optionsStoring One-Touch Dial numbers 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 onPause HoldRedial Telephone Redial FaxSetting up Fax Forwarding Remote Fax OptionsFax Forwarding 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 # #Setting your remote access code Setting Fax StorageTurning off Remote Fax Options Remote Retrieval Using your remote access codeLong beep Fax messages No beeps No fax messages Remote commands OFFRetrieving fax messages Changing your Fax Forwarding numberFAX settings and activity Setting the Journal PeriodPrinting reports Customizing the Transmission Verification ReportHow to print a report Following reports are availableUsing the fax machine as a copier Making copiesCopy operations 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 machineTroubleshooting Troubleshooting and routine maintenanceError messages Storing One-Touch Dial Brother Compatibility Document Jam or Paper JamPress or to select Basic 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 General SpecificationsCopy Fax Index IndexItems in all upper case represent LCD messages Help Resolution Remote Retrieval Access Card CardChanging Remote Access Code Remote CommandsEquipment Attachemnt Limitations Canada onlyVisit us on the World Wide Web