Basic Sending Operations

Contrast

If your document is very light or very dark, you might want to set the contrast. Use S.LIGHT to send a very light document. Use S.DARK to send a very dark document.

1Place the original face down in the ADF.

2 Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 1.

1.CONTRAST

3Press or to select AUTO, S.LIGHT or S.DARK, and then press Menu/Set.

4Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The LCD returns to the SETUP SEND menu—OR—Press 2 if you are finished choosing settings, and then go to Step 5.

5Enter a fax number.

6Press Fax Start.

Fax Resolution

When you have a document in the ADF, you can use the Fax Resolution key to change the setting temporarily (for this fax only). Press Fax Resolution repeatedly until the LCD shows the setting you want.

OR

You can change the default setting.

1

Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 2.

2.FAX RESOLUTION

2

Press or to select the resolution you want,

 

and then press Menu/Set.

3Press Stop/Exit.

STANDARD—Suitable for most typed documents.

FINE—Good for small print; transmits a little slower than Standard resolution.

S. FINE—Good for small print or artwork; transmits slower than Fine resolution.

PHOTO—Use when original has varying shades of gray; slowest transmission time.

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Brother FAX-2900, FAX-3800 owner manual Basic Sending Operations, Contrast, Fax Resolution, FAX Resolution

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