MFC 4450/OP-US-5.0

Brother International Corporation

200 Cottontail Lane,

Somerset, NJ 08875-6714, U.S.A.

Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd.

1 rue Hôtel de Ville,

Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, CANADA H9B 3H6

These machines are made for use in the USA or CANADA only. We can not recommend using them overseas because it may violate the Telecommunications Regulations of that country and the power requirements of your fax machine may not be compatible with the power available in foreign countries. Using USA or CANADA models overseas is at your own risk and will void your warranty.

*Manufactured by Brother Industries Ltd. whose quality system

is registered by BSI and JQA.		UF78100011
BSI	Certificate of registration No. FM27391	Printed in Japan
BSI	Certificate of registration No. FM27391
JQA	Certificate of registration No. JQA-0340

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Brother MFC4450 manual MFC 4450/OP-US-5.0

MFC4450 specifications

The Brother MFC-4450 is a multifunction center that stands out in the realm of office equipment for its versatility, efficiency, and user-friendly design. This machine combines printing, scanning, copying, and faxing functions, catering to the diverse needs of both home and small office users. Its compact design allows it to fit comfortably on a desk while maximizing productivity without occupying excessive space.

One of the most significant features of the MFC-4450 is its printing capability. It utilizes laser technology, which is renowned for producing sharp text and rich graphics at impressive speeds. With a print resolution of up to 2400 x 600 dpi, users can expect high-quality documents that are essential for any professional setting. The print speed is also a standout characteristic, delivering approximately 21 pages per minute, which helps to keep workflow uninterrupted in busy environments.

The scanning function of the Brother MFC-4450 is equipped with a flatbed scanner that supports high-resolution scanning up to 600 x 2400 dpi. This feature is valuable for digitizing documents, photographs, and receipts, ensuring that important information is preserved in digital format. Additionally, the built-in automatic document feeder (ADF) can handle multiple pages, making it effortless to scan, copy, or fax multi-page documents.

In terms of connectivity, the MFC-4450 offers a variety of options, including USB and parallel interfaces, allowing for easy integration into existing office setups. Its compatibility with various operating systems ensures that users can seamlessly connect it to their computers without any hassle.

Moreover, the MFC-4450 includes advanced features like a 33.6 Kbps fax modem, which can transmit faxes quickly and efficiently. The 250-sheet paper capacity means users can navigate large print jobs without frequent replenishment, promoting uninterrupted work.

Durability and reliability are hallmarks of Brother products, and the MFC-4450 exemplifies this reputation. Built to withstand the rigors of daily use, it reduces downtime with essential features like a low toner indicator and user-friendly maintenance options.

Overall, the Brother MFC-4450 is an all-in-one solution perfect for small businesses and home offices. With its combination of printing, scanning, copying, and faxing capabilities, alongside reliable performance and ease of use, it emerges as a dependable partner for enhancing productivity and efficiency in any workspace.

Contents

MFC MFC 4450/OP-US-5.0 IntroductiontotheOperationsManual ForFax,Printer,Copier Table of Contents Table of Contents Using Remote Codes F/T Switch Fax/Telephone Mode Only with anSpeaker Volume Ring Volume Next-FAX Reservation Distinctive Ringing What Is Distinctive Ringing? Using the Deactivation CodeTroubleshooting What Is Polling? How Does It Work? When to Use Polling Enhanced Memory Management Forwarding NumberWindows Printing Manual Feed Slot 10-6 What to Do When You Get a Memory Full MessageRegular Maintenance Memory Status List 10-7 N D E 17-1 LCD & User Setting Area MFC Redial Dial PadHook Pause Reduce Enlarge ShiftOne-Touch Dial Keys Copy Photo Stop Test/Reset13. On/OffLine Start 23.Set Function Liquid Crystal DisplayClear Super Q.Scan ResolutionMode Coverpage User-friendly Programming HOW to USE ON-SCREEN Programming OSP and Help KEYUsing the Function Mode to Access On-screen Programming OSP HelpfulHints Alternating Displays for On-screen Programming OSPFunction Selection Table Menu Functions Setup HOW to USE ON-SCREEN Programming OSP and Help KEY Remote While you are using the phone Using the Help KeyHow to Print a Help List How to Enter Text in Function Mode Key Once Twice Press Set Press 2 twicetoentertheletter BPress 7 threetimestoentertheletter R Key How to Set the Sleep Time HOW to USE ON-SCREEN Programming OSP and Help KEY Example Pulse PressSet Setting the Dialing Mode Tone/PulsePress6 Press1 PressStoptoreturntothedateandtime Example Setting the Date and TimePress7 Setting the Station ID Example Brother PressSettoconfirmtheentry PressStoptoreturntothedateandtime Setting the Beeper Volume Level Press5 Press2 Storing the One-Touch Dial Numbers Storing the Speed-Dial Numbers Select ONE-TOUCH ExampleTEL.Seepage3-11 PressSet Enterthenumberupto 20 digits. Example PressSetExample Manchester Seepage2-10~12forenteringtext PressSet Setting Up Number Groups for Broadcasting Memory Storage/Temporary Battery Back Up Example #03, #05, *02 PressSet PressStop toreturntothedateandtime Because your credit card number will be on it Types of NumbersChain Dialing One-Touch Dialing UsingthemfcwithanexternaltelephoneManual Dialing Speed Dialing Searching the Telephone Index Using Pause and # with the TelephonePressStarttobegindialing PressHooktocancelthecall Press Pause to insert a 3.5 second pause between numbers Size of Your Documents How to Insert the DocumentTopreventthedocumentfromskewingasitisfed,adjustthepaper Guidestofitthewidthofthedocument Auto Document Feeder ADF About the Documents You Send Getting Ready to Send a Fax Setting the ResolutionFINEsettingison,theFINElightwillbelit Bothlightsareoff Press1 Press4 Thedisplaywillalternatemessages Setting the ContrastInsert the documents face down into the feeder Example S.LIGHT PressSet PressStoptoexit There are 3 basic ways to send a fax 1Manual transmission Talking to the Other Party When Sending a FaxSending a Fax Speed-Dialing PressStart Sending a Fax AutomaticallySending a Fax Manually Printing Page Headers Optional Settings When You Send a Fax ManuallyAutomatic and Manual Redialing Sending a Fax by Using Super Quick-Scan Memory Transmission Insertthedocumentsintothefeeder Waitfortwoseconds,pressStoptoexit Setting the Daily Timer for Delayed TransmissionsDelayed Transmission Broadcasting Getting Familiar with the Broadcasting Function Tostopthebroadcastinprogress,pressStop Display shows remaining memory Sending by Multiple TransmissionsInsertDocumentAintothefeeder PressStartto startscanningdocuments Sending Faxes Interrupting the Timer and Polled JobExample Timer Waiting with a document in the feeder Press0 Waitfortwoseconds Remove documents from the MFC Tocancelthenextjob,press1 again.To exit,simplypress2 Canceling a JobPress Functionand 0 torestorethetimer Setting the Overseas Mode Example Fine PressSet Setting Your MFC for Multiple Resolution TransmissionPress1 Press5 From information comes from the Station ID Sending a Fax with an Electronic Cover Page MessageEnter the fax number PressStart Customizing Your Cover Page Comment Selecting a Comment for the Cover You can print a sample Cover Page to check the format Enter your customized comment usingPrinting a Sample Cover Example on PressSet To Always Send a CoverPress5 Press3 Example 2.PLEASE CALL. See PressSet Sending an Automatic Cover Sending a Fax When the Cover Page Is onSending a Cover Page Temporarily Enter the fax number Press Start Waitfortwoseconds Enter the fax number PressStart Using the Call Reservation Function PressSet PressStop Enter the fax number PressStart Printing the Call Back Message ECM Error Correction ModeError Retransmission Next-FAX Reservation Press5 Press4 Receiving L I N E Enter Start Scan Ready Receiving Faxes and Other Calls Basic Setup to Receive Faxes Selecting an Answer Mode Automatic Fax Only Reception Fax Mode Setting the Ring Delay Receiving Faxes and Other Calls PressSet PressStoptoexit Press6 Press4 Setting the F/T Ring TimeSmoothing Example 10 SEC PressSet To choose on or OFF Example OFF PressSet Setting the Size of the PaperPress5 Press1 Press5 Press6 Printing a Reduced Size Copy of the Incoming Document Auto Reduction Using Fixed Reduction Ratios Auto Selecting the Ratios of Fixed Reduction Reception into Memory Out of Paper Reception Setting the Print Density Toner Save Function Press6 Press3 Speaker VolumeExample on PressSet PressStoptoexit Example High PressSet Ring Volume Press6 Press5 Remote Activation Receiving Faxes and Other Calls What is Remote Activation?Connecting an External or Extension Telephone Using the Deactivation Code Using Remote CodesUsing the Activation Code Receiving Faxes and Other Calls Remote Activation Changing and Registering Remote Codes TroubleshootingMaking the Remote Codes Easier to Use To choose on or OFF Example on Press Set How to Use an External TAD with the MFC Connecting an External TAD to the MFC Turn the TAD’s Answer mode to on Flowchart of External TAD ReceptionExample TAD mode Hookup Distinctive Ringing What Is Distinctive Ringing?Recording the TAD’s Outgoing Message OGM Can My MFC Use Distinctive Ringing? Can I Change the Setting Later? How Will the MFC Treat All Other Numbers? Which Phone Number Should I Register? Flowchart of an Incoming CallHow Does the Distinctive Ringing Function Work? Have a friend ready to call your distinctive ringing number Setting the Distinctive Ringing FunctionWhat Must I Do to Set Up Distinctive Ringing? PressSet PressStop How to Turn the Distinctive Ringing Function on or OFFIf the other number was called, press Stoptocancel How Does It Work? What Is Polling?When to Use Polling Usepollingtocontrolthecostofwhopaysforsendingafax HelpfulHints Using Polling Effectively Examples Polling Another Fax Machine Calling Setting Up Polled Waiting Being Called Comein Delayed Polling TheMFCwaitsuntilthespecifiedtimeto call Feeder Setting Up Polled Waiting with Super Quick-ScanSequential Polling Example Group key PressFunction Press8 Press1 Setting the Fax StorageFunction on when you go out. The initial setting is OFF FAX in MEMORY01 Online How fax forwarding works Fax Forwarding on Paging/Fax ForwardingHow paging works Paging on Setting Up Paging Registering the Paging Number Example -19085551234## Faxfaxfax For Example 19085551234## or 329329329## What Is Remote Control Access? PressSet Enter a fax forwarding number up to 20 digits Setting the Remote Access Code Remote Fax Retrieval How to Use Remote Access and Control CodesWhen to Enter the Remote Access Code Remote Control Commands Pagingsetting ExampleToretrieveallfaxmessages,press96200 Changing the Fax Forwarding Number RemotelyRetrieving the Memory Status List and Fax Messages Remotely Printing a Fax Message You can print a fax message that is stored in the memory Is Function 5-6. See page 6-5~6 Using the MFC AS a PrinterAcceptable Paper Paper Type Paper Size You can use recycled paper in this MFC NO! NO! no On/OffLine Key Control Panel KeysSimultaneous Operation FF/Cont Key Test/Reset Key Print Priority Key Enhanced Memory Management Windows PrintingBidirectional Parallel Interface Multipurpose Sheet Feeder Cont Two-sided Printing Manual Duplexing Manual Feed Slot When you load one sheet of paper manuallyWhen you load more than one sheet of paper manually Paper Tray Printingreportsandlists 10-1 Other Reports How to Print Reports and Lists10-2 Allthereportsandlistsmaybeprintedasfollows Press7 Press3 Activity Report Interval10-3 Example 1945 745P.M Waitfortwoseconds 10-4 Printing the All Dial List 10-5 10-6 Tochoosethesetting Example on Press SetTransmission Verification Xmit Report Memory Status List 10-7 11-1 HOW to USE the Copy FunctionMaking a Single Copy Press Copy Insert the documents face down into the feeder PressCopy Making Multiple Copies11-2 PressCopyor just wait 5 seconds Reducing and Enlarging Copies 11-3 Insertthedocuments PressPhoto Copying a Photograph11-4 PressCopy or justwait5 seconds.QUALITYHIGH Online Replacing the Toner Cartridge Toner Empty IndicatorReplacing Toner Cartridgeand Drum Unit 12-1 12-2 Followthesestepstoreplacethetonercartridge 12-3 Aluminum bag New toner cartridge Old toner cartridge Reinstall the drum unit into 12-4 Remove the old drum unit. See page12-2 Replacing the Drum Unit12-5 12-6 New drum unit Do not remove starter sheet Turn on the power switch or plug12-7 Holding the new drum unit by its 13-1 Regular MaintenanceRegular Maintenance Turn the drum unit upside down carefully Cleaning the Drum Unit13-2 Packing and Shipping the Machine 13-3 13-4 13-5 Closethecartonboxandtapeitshut Fixing a Document Jam Paper Jams13-6 Fixing a Paper Jam 13-7 Clearing a Paper Jam in the Multipurpose Sheet Feeder Clearing a Paper Jam in the Fuser Unit 13-8Clearing a Paper Jam near the Drum Unit From within Montreal 1-514-685-6464 voice Troubleshootingprocedures14-1 Internet 14-2 Error MessagesErrormessagesarelistedbelowinalphabeticalorder 14-3 Caused by your machine If You are Having Difficulty with Your MFC14-4 Sometimes you may see vertical streaks on your copies 14-5 AdjustprintdensitybyincreasingorSettingyouchose Poor Printing Quality 14-6 Double Ring in F/T ModeBoot Comm.drv=comm115.drv Comm.drv=brmfcomm.drv Bi-Directional Parallel Ports nibble and byte modes MFC Connect Failure or Bi-Directional Communication Error14-7 386Enh Device=wpsljvpd.386 14-8Spooler QP.LPT1 = wpsljqp.dll Windows Run=C/WINDOWS/SYSTEM/WPSIOMON Graphics or text is missing when the document is printed14-9 386Enh Device=wpscomd.386 Device=wpsljvpd.386 Setting Up the MFC 14-10 Troubleshootingprocedures 14-11 Print Quality Problems 14-12 14-13 Black 14-14 Rockingthemfromsidetoside Specifications 15-1 Electrical and Environment 15-2 Parallel Interface Specifications 15-3 Important Information 16-1 16-2 FDA Regulations Important Safety Instructions 16-3 16-4 16-5 Important About the Interface Cable Function 17-1Mode Cover 17-2 17-3 Ordering Accessories and Supplies TN5000PF MFC 4450/OP-US-5.0