Error Messages, Clean UP Scanner, Comm.Error Xx | Brother FAX 255

68	C H A P T E R T H I R T E E N

Error Messages

You may occasionally encounter a difficulty with your fax machine or telephone line. If this happens, your fax machine often identifies the problem and displays an error message. The list below explains the most common error messages.

If you need additional help, call the Brother Fax-Back System at

USA:1-800-521-2846

From within Canada: 1-800-681-9838

CLEAN UP SCANNER

The scanner is dirty; clean the white bar and the glass under the bar with isopropyl alcohol.

You should routinely clean the scanner to avoid this error.

Front cover

COMM.ERROR XX XX

A poor quality phone line resulted in a communications error. Try the call again.

CONNECTION FAIL

You have requested a polling call from another party, but the other fax machine is not in Poll Waiting mode.

Image 82

Brother FAX 255 owner manual Error Messages, Clean UP Scanner, Comm.Error Xx, Connection Fail

Contents

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