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 few minutes to read this manual.

Additionally, your fax machine has a Reports Key. Press Reports to display HELP LIST, and then press Menu/Set to print a list of basic operational steps and explanations.

Finding Information

All chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of Contents. You will be able to find information about a specific feature or function by checking the Index at the back of this manual. Also, throughout this manual, you’ll see special symbols alerting you to important information, cross-references, and warnings. Illustrations of some screen displays also help you choose the correct key-presses.

Conventions Used in this Manual

Throughout this manual you’ll see special symbols alerting you to important information, warnings, and actions to perform. For clarification, and to help you choose the correct key presses, we’ve added illustrations of some LCD messages.

boldface

Bold typeface identifies a specific key on the fax machine control panel.

italics

Italics typeface emphasizes an important point, or refer you to

 

related topic.

bubble dot

Bubble Dot typeface identifies the messages on the LCD of the fax

 

machine.

Note

Warnings detail precautions you must take to avoid possible personal injury.

Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the fax machine.

Notes tell you the proper response for a situation that may occur.

FYI tips provide details about how the current operation interacts with other features.

Improper Setup alerts you to devices and procedures that are not compatible with the fax machine.

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