2Set Up and Connections | Brother FAX 255 guide

2Set Up and Connections

Caution

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1Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

2We recommend that this product be used with a surge protection device to protect the product against lightning storms.

3Never install a telephone jack in a wet location unless the jack is specifically designed for a wet location.

4Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

5Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

6Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

7Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

8For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible.

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Contents

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 About Fax Machines Test Sheet Procedures for USA onlyFax Tones and Handshake 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 Choosing a Location AssemblyLoad the recording paper Limited to Inches 70 mm About Brother Paper Connect the handset Connect the telephone line Connect the power cordAttach the document support Converting Telephone Wall Outlets Special Line ConsiderationsRoll Over Phone Lines Two-Line Phone System Triplex Adapter Multi-Line Connections PBX Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device TAD Custom Features on Your Phone LineSequence 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 Setting Date and Time Setting Dialing Mode Tone/PulseGetting Started FAX Setting Station IDEnter Dayxx Enter Timexxxx If you want to enter a blank space, press twice Entering Text Area CODE000 Setting Up Your Area Code For USA OnlyArea CODE908 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 Easy Receive Setting F/T Ring TimeRing TIME20 SEC 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 Automatic Transmission Manual TransmissionManual and Automatic Fax Redial Accepted Other SETTINGS? Overseas ModeDelayed FAX Overseas Mode Press Start KEY Enter FAX no Next-Fax Reservation For FAX 275 OnlyNEXT-FAX Reservd Setting Up Polling Transmit Multiple Resolution TransmissionPolled TXOFF? Cancel JOB Canceling a Scheduled JobInsert Document 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 Speed Dialing One Touch DialingHold Tone/Pulse PauseSearching Telephone Index 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 To Print a Report Using the Trans. Verify KeyTransmission Verification Xmit 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 Cutter JAM Cover OpenDisconnected Not Registered Machine Error Press Stop KEYDocument JAM No RESPONSE/BUSY Paper Roll Empty Printer FaultScanner Error Recording Paper Jam Printing or Receiving Faxes If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Fax MachinePhone Line or Connections 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