Brother Ppf 2800 Plain Paper Fax Machine Owners Manual

MAKING COPIES   11 - 6
Changing the Default Copy Settings
Press Menu/Set, 3 to change default settings for Copy mode. These settings 
will remain until you change them again by pressing Menu/Set. Adjust the  
Contrast and Quality settings.
By pressing a number, you can adjust copy settings as shown in the following 
chart. Press
  to scroll through the options for each setting. Press Menu/Set 
to save your selection. Press Stop/Exit—OR—Press
  to select the next 
setting you want to change.
Press...

12 - 1   IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1212Important Information
Standard Telephone and FCC Notices
These notices are in effect on models sold and used in 
the United States only
This equipment is hearing aid compatible.
When programming emergency numbers and making test calls to 
emergency numbers:
Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call 
before hanging up.
Perform these activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late 
evening.
This equipment complies...

IMPORTANT INFORMATION   12 - 2
If you experience trouble with your Brother machine, please contact a Brother 
Authorized Service Center for information on obtaining service or repair. The 
telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the line 
until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is 
not malfunctioning.
If you are not able to solve a problem with your FAX/MFC, contact Brother  
Customer Service. (See 
Brother Numbers, page i.)
WARNING
For...

12 - 3   IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WARNING
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those 
specified in this manual may result in hazardous invisible radiation exposure.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. 
may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 
Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)
declares, that the products
Product Name: FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800
comply with Part 15...

IMPORTANT INFORMATION   12 - 4
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du 
Canada.
Important—About the Interface Cable 
(For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only)
A shielded interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the 
limits for a Class B digital device.
Warranty 
You must use the IEEE-1284 shielded parallel cable provided by Brother 
Industries, Ltd....

12 - 5   IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Important Safety Instructions
1Read all of these instructions.
2Save them for later reference.
3Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
4Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or 
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may 
fall, causing serious damage to the product.
6Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are...

IMPORTANT INFORMATION   12 - 6
13Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to Authorized 
Service Personnel under the following conditions: 
AWhen the power cord is damaged or frayed.
BIf liquid has been spilled into the product.
CIf the product has been exposed to rain or water.
DIf the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions 
are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating 
instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may...

12 - 7   IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Trademarks
The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Multi-Function Link is registered trademarks of Brother Industries, Ltd.
© Copyright 2000 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
Windows, Windows NT, Microsoft, MS-DOS, Excel and Word are registered 
trademarks of Microsoft in the U.S. and other countries.
NT is a trademark of Northern Telecom Limited.
Macintosh and Quick...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE   13 - 1
13
13Troubleshooting and 
Routine Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Error Messages
You may occasionally encounter a difficulty with your FAX/MFC or telephone 
line. If this happens, your FAX/MFC often identifies the problem and displays 
an error message. The list below explains the most common error messages. 
You can correct most problems yourself. If you need additional help, call the 
Brother fax-back system at 
In USA:1-800-521-2846 
In...

13 - 2   TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
ERROR MESSAGECAUSEACTION
COOLING DOWN 
WAIT FOR A 
WHILE
The temperature of the 
drum unit or toner cartridge 
is too hot.  
The FAX/MFC 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 
FAX/MFC shows 
COOLING DOWN and 
WAIT FOR A WHILE.
You must wait and allow 
the FAX/MFC to resume 
printing when it is ready.
COVER OPEN
PLS CLOSE 
COVERThe...