Table of Contents | Brother FAX 255 instruction

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1Introduction

2Set Up and Connections

Table of Contents

Using This Manual	1
Finding Information	1
Test Sheet Procedures (for USA only)	2
About Fax Machines	2
Fax Tones and Handshake	2
Control Panel Overview	4
FAX 255 and FAX 275	4
Caution	5
Packing List	6
Choosing a Location	7
Assembly	7
Load the recording paper	7
About Brother Paper	9
Connect the handset	9
Connect the power cord	10
Connect the telephone line	10
Attach the document support	10
Special Line Considerations	11
Roll Over Phone Lines	11
Two-Line Phone System	11
Converting Telephone Wall Outlets	11
Installing fax machine, External Two-Line TAD,
and Two-Line Telephone	12
Multi-Line Connections (PBX)	13
If you are installing the fax machine to work with a PBX:	14
Custom Features on Your Phone Line	14
Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD)	14
Sequence	14
Connections	15
Outgoing Message (OGM)	16
Connecting an External Telephone	16

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FAX 255 FAX If You Need to Call Customer Service Brother Bulletin Board For Customer ServiceFax-Back System Brother on the World Wide Web Description Ordering Accessories and Supplies For USA and Canada Iii For USA Only Limitations For Canada Only Vii Viii Table of Contents 4Initial Setup 7Setup Auto Dial Numbers Xii Finding Information UsingThis Manual Fax Tones and Handshake Test Sheet Procedures for USA onlyAbout Fax Machines T R O D U C T I O N FAX 255 and FAX Control Panel Overview 2Set Up and Connections Make sure you have the following items Packing List Load the recording paper AssemblyChoosing a Location Limited to Inches 70 mm About Brother Paper Connect the handset Attach the document support Connect the power cordConnect the telephone line Converting Telephone Wall Outlets Special Line ConsiderationsRoll Over Phone Lines Two-Line Phone System Triplex Adapter Multi-Line Connections PBX Sequence Custom Features on Your Phone LineConnecting an External Telephone Answering Device TAD Connections Outgoing Message OGM Connecting an External Telephone User-Friendly Programming Function Mode FAX NO. & Start Copy Press Copy Alternating Displays Function Description Function Selection Table Setup Send TEL Service A P T E R T H R E E Getting Started Setting Dialing Mode Tone/PulseSetting Date and Time FAX Setting Station IDEnter Dayxx Enter Timexxxx If you want to enter a blank space, press twice Entering Text Area CODE908 Setting Up Your Area Code For USA OnlyArea CODE000 Setting the Handset Volume Setting Beeper Volume VOL AMPLIFYOFF? Setting the Speaker VolumeSetting the Ring Volume Memory Storage Basic Receiving Operations Select Answer Mode FAX only FAX/TEL Tadanswer Mach Manual Setting Ring Delay Ring TIME20 SEC Setting F/T Ring TimeEasy Receive Operation from Extension Telephone Advanced Receiving Operations TEL ANSWER#51 For FAX/TEL Mode OnlyRemote ACT.ON? FAX RECEIVE*51 Enter FAX no Press Start KEY Setting Up Polling ReceivePolling Polling RXOFF? BeforeYou Begin Contrast ResolutionAccepted Other SETTINGS? 1.YES 2.NO ADF Automatic Document Feeder Manual and Automatic Fax Redial Manual TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Accepted Other SETTINGS? Overseas ModeDelayed FAX Overseas Mode NEXT-FAX Reservd Next-Fax Reservation For FAX 275 OnlyPress Start KEY Enter FAX no Polled TXOFF? Multiple Resolution TransmissionSetting Up Polling Transmit Insert Document Canceling a Scheduled JobCancel JOB A P T E R S I Storing One Touch Dial Numbers Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing CHAIN-9 1 201 555 Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers Name Enter & SET Storing Speed Dial NumbersSPEED-DIAL? # Enter & SET CHANGE- OR- 2. Exit Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers Manual Dialing Dialing Options Hold One Touch DialingSpeed Dialing Searching Telephone Index PauseTone/Pulse A P T E R E I G H T Distinctive Ring Custom Features Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern DISTINCTIVEOFF? DISTINCTIVESET? Caller ID Log Caller IDCaller ID LOG Printing Viewing the Caller ID Log Caller ID LOG Press Start KEY01MARY Henderson 02TOM Henderson 03ABC Company Dialpress Start Returning a Call from the Log 01MARY Henderson Chain Registering a Caller ID Number Copy Functions A P T E R T E N ALL Dial FAX SettingsUser Settings Xmit Report Transmission Verification Xmit Report Using the Trans. Verify KeyTo Print a Report StandardTelephone and FCC Notices USA Industry Canada Compliance Statement For Canada Only Do not use this product near water Important Safety Instructions From within Montreal Trademarks Compilation and Publication Notice Troubleshooting Connection Fail Error MessagesClean UP Scanner COMM.ERROR XX Disconnected Cover OpenCutter JAM Not Registered Machine Error Press Stop KEYDocument JAM No RESPONSE/BUSY Paper Roll Empty Printer FaultScanner Error Recording Paper Jam Phone Line or Connections If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Fax MachinePrinting or Receiving Faxes Handling Incoming Calls Sending Faxes Fax Machine Hears Voice as CNG Tone For Customer Service 14Specifications Power consumption Glossary O S S a R Y Index Remote Codes Changing Visit us on the World Wide Web