Brother Fax 4100 4750e 5750e Owners Guide
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MAKING COPIES 11 - 7 Changing Default Copy Settings Press Menu and 3 to change default settings for Copy mode. These settings will remain until you change them again by pressing Menu. Adjust the Contrast and Quality settings. By pressing a number, you can adjust copy settings as shown in the following chart. Press or to scroll through the options for each setting. Press Set to save your selection. Press Stop/Exit—OR—Press to select the next setting you want to change. Press Menu, and 3. Copy Mode (Type of Original) You can select the Copy resolution for your type of original. The default setting is AUTO, which is used for originals that contain both text and photographs. TEXT is used for originals containing only text. PHOTO is used for copying photographs. 1Press Menu, 3, 1. 2Press or to choose the type of original (AUTO, TEXT or PHOTO), and then press Set. 3Press Stop/Exit. NoteIf you have attached Cassette #2, be sure you turn it ON and setup the Paper Size and Cassette Usage. (See Setting Paper Size and Turning on Cassette #2 (Option for FAX-4100 and FAX- 4750e) .) TEXT? 1.COPY MODE 2.CONTRAST - + is default AUTO? PHOTO? 1.CASSETTE #13.PAPER TYPE 2.CASSETTE #2PLAIN THIN THICK THICKER 1.COPY MODE
11 - 8 MAKING COPIES Copy Contrast You can adjust copy contrast to make copies darker or lighter. 1Press Menu, 3, 2. 2Press to make a copy lighter—OR— Press to make a copy darker, and then press Set. 3Press Stop/Exit. Paper Type You can use the following types of paper for copying. For the best print quality, select the type of media that you are most often. THIN (16lb - 18.4lb) - For thin paper PLAIN (18.7lb - 25.3lb) - For ordinary plain paper THICK (25.6lb - 32lb) - For heavy weight paper or rough paper THICKER (32.3lb - 42.1lb) - For heavier weight paper, rough paper or bond paper. 1Press Menu, 3, 3. 2Press or to select your type of paper, and then press Set. 3Press Stop/Exit. After you connect the optional Cassette #2, you can select the paper size for each cassette. (See page 4-1.) 2.CONTRAST 3.PAPER TYPE
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 12 - 1 1212Optional Accessories Memory Board (For FAX-4750e and FAX-5750e Only) The memory board is installed on the main controller board inside the machine. When you add the optional memory board, it increases the performance for both fax and printer operations. In general, the DIMM must have the following specifications: Type: 100 pin and 32 bit output CAS Lantency: 2 or 3 Clock Frequency: 66MHz or more Capacity: 16 or 32MB Height: 46mm (1.8 inches) or less Parity: NONE DRAM Type: SDRAM 4 Bank Some DIMMs might not work with this machine. For the latest information from Brother, visit: http://solutions.brother.com Installing the Optional Memory Board Caution: DO NOT touch the surface of the main board within 15 minutes after turning off the power. 1Disconnect the telephone line cord, unplug the machine power cord from the AC outlet, and then disconnect the interface cable. Warning: Unplug the power cord before installing (or removing) the memory board. Model Name Optional Memory FAX-4750e and FAX-5750e with Standard Memory: 8MB16MB TECHWORKS 12456-0001 32MB TECHWORKS 12457-0001
12 - 2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 2Remove the screws securing the rear cover and remove the cover. 3Remove the screws securing the access plate and remove the plate. 4Disconnect the connector from the backup battery. Backup Battery Backup Battery
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 12 - 3 5To install the memory board onto the main controller board, plug the attached spacer into the connectors of the main controller board. WARNING Hold the memory board by its edges. Do not touch the surface of the board. Make sure the memory board is securely seated on the main controller board. 6Reconnect the connector to the backup battery. 7Reinstall the access plate and the rear cover. 8Reconnect the interface cable, and then plug the power cord into the AC outlet.
12 - 4 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Paper Cassette #2 (Option for FAX-4100 and FAX-4750e) You can purchase the Paper Cassette #2 accessory (LT400) to use as a third paper source. Cassette #2 holds up to 250 sheets of 20 lb. (75 g/m2) paper. Network (LAN) Board (Option for FAX-4750e) When you add the optional Network (LAN) Board (NC-8100h), you can connect your machine into the network to use the Internet FAX, Network Scanner, Network Printer and Network Management operations. (See NC-8100h User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) Paper Cassette #2: Holds approx. 250 sheets of 20 lb. (75 g/m2) Basis Weight: 16 to 28 lb. (60 to 105 g/m 2) Caliper: 0.003 to 0.005 inches. (0.08 to 0.13 mm) Moisture Content: 4% to 6% by weight Smoothness: 100 to 250 (Sheffield) We Recommend: Cut sheet:Xerox 4200 DP 20 lb, Champion Paper One 20 lb, Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb The network (LAN) board option is not available for FAX-4100.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 1 1313Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages As with any sophisticated office product, errors may sometimes occur. If this happens, your machine often identifies the problem and displays an error message. The table below explains the most common error messages. You can correct most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, call the Brother fax-back system. In USA Only:1-800-521-2846 IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must call the country where you purchased the machine. Calls must be made from within that country. Error Messages Error Message Cause Action CHANGE DRUM SOONThe drum unit is near the end of its life.Use the drum unit until you have a print quality problem; then replace the drum unit with a new one. The drum counter was not reset. 1. Open the front cover and then press Clear. 2. Press 1 to reset. CHECK PAPER CHECK PAPER #1 CHECK PAPER #2The machine is out of paper or paper is not properly loaded in the paper cassette.Refill the cassette or remove the paper and load it again. CHECK PAPER SIZE When you see this error, the paper in the cassette does not match the paper size you set in Menu, 1, 1.Either load the appropriate size paper or change the default setting. (See page 4-1). COMM. ERRORA poor quality phone line caused communications error.Try the call again. CONNECTION FAILThe fax machine you polled is not in Polled Waiting mode.Verify the other party’s polling setup.
13 - 2 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE COOLING DOWNThe temperature of the drum unit or toner cartridge is too hot. The machine will pause its current print job and go into cooling down mode. During the cooling down mode, you will hear the cooling fan running while the display on the machine shows COOLING DOWN.You must wait and allow the machine to resume printing when it is ready. COVER OPEN PLS CLOSE COVERThe front cover was not completely closed.Close the front cover for the drum unit. DISCONNECTEDThe other party or other party’s fax machine terminated the call.Try to fax or receive again or call the other party to see what happened. CHECK ORIGINALOriginals did not feed properly or original was too long.Do not pull paper out until you read Page 13-4. MACHINE ERROR XXThe machine has a mechanical problem.Turn the power off. Then call Brother Customer Service at: In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER In Montreal: (514) 685-6464 OUT OF MEMORY (May occur when the machine is used as a printer)The machine memory capacity has been exceeded.•If you have installed the Windows ® driver, try again after setting the True Type mode to “Print as Graphics” in the Print menu of your application software. •Reduce the print resolution or reduce the complexity of your document. NO RESPONSE / BUSYThe number you called does not answer or is busy. Or, you may have reached a number that is not connected to a fax machine.Check the number and try again. NOT REGISTEREDThe One Touch or Speed Dial number that you accessed is not programmed.Set up the One Touch or Speed Dial number. (See Pages 7-1 and 7-2.) Error Messages Error Message Cause Action
TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 3 PLS OPEN COVERA page, piece of paper, or paper clip may be jammed inside the machine.Open the front cover. If you see any jammed paper or other item, gently pull it out, then close the scanner unit. If the error message remains, open and close the front cover again. If the machine cannot reset itself and return to the date and time prompt, it will display MACHINE ERROR XX. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number at: In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER In Montreal: (514) 685-6464 PAPER JAMThe paper is jammed in the machine.Do not pull the paper out until you see page 13-4. TONER EMPTYToner cartridge is not installed. —OR— Toner is used up and printing is not possible.Reinstall the toner cartridge. —OR— Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. (See Page 13-20.) TONER LOWIf the LCD shows TONER LOW and the Toner Empty LED on the control panel is blinking, you can still print. But the toner is depleted and the machine is telling you that the toner will soon run out.Order a new toner cartridge now. Error Messages Error Message Cause Action
13 - 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Document Jam The originals did not feed properly, or were too long. 1Lift the control panel. 2Carefully pull the document toward the front of the machine. 3Close the control panel. 4Press Stop/Exit. Paper Jam Before you can clear a paper jam error, you must find out where the paper is stuck. See the following three types of paper jams. WARNING Do not use force to pull the jammed paper from the paper tray because you may damage the machine and cause toner to scatter on the next printed pages. After you use the machine, some internal parts are extremely HOT! When you open the front or the rear cover, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following diagram. HOT! Rear viewFront view