Brother Ppf 2900 Plain Paper Fax Manual

SPECIFICATIONS   S - 3
Computer Requirements 
(For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only)
Electrical and Environment
Print SpeedUp to 10 pages/minute (Using letter or A4 size paper in 
cassette.)
True Type Fonts 
on CD-ROMTrueType compatible soft-fonts for Windows
® on the on 
bundled CD-ROM
Temperature(Allowable) 50 - 90.5° F (10 - 32.5° C)
(Storage) 32 - 104° F (0 - 40° C)
Warm-UpApprox. 12 seconds at 73.4° F (23° C)
Power Source120V AC 50/60Hz (USA, Canadian Version Only)
Power Consumption
Average...

S - 4   SPECIFICATIONS
Parallel Interface
Interface Connector Printer Side: Amphenol FCN-685J036-L/X or equivalent
A shielded cable should be used.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface
Pin Assignment
Pin No. Signal Direction Pin No. Signal Direction
1
DATA STROBEInput 19 0V(S.G.) -
2 DATA 1 Input 20 0V(S.G.) -
3 DATA 2 Input 21 0V(S.G.) -
4 DATA 3 Input 22 0V(S.G.) -
5 DATA 4 Input 23 0V(S.G.) -
6 DATA 5 Input 24 0V(S.G.) -
7 DATA 6 Input 25 0V(S.G.) -
8 DATA 7 Input 26 0V(S.G.) -
9 DATA 8 Input 27...

INDEX   I - 1
Index
A
access codes, storing and dialing   7-6
accessories and supplies   ii
ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)   6-1
alternating displays   3-1
assembly
drum unit   2-3
grounded 3-prong plug   2-5
handset   2-5
loading paper   2-7
power code   2-5
telephone line cord   2-5
automatic
dialing   7-4
fax receive   5-1
transmission   6-3
B
Broadcasting   7-7
setting up Groups for   7-3
Brother
accessories and supplies   ii
Brother numbers   i
Customer Service   i
fax-back system   i
Frequently...

I - 2   INDEX
difficulties with your machine   13-7
document size   6-1
drum unit
cleaning   13-18
installing   2-3
replacing   13-23
Dual Access   6-3
E
Easy Receive   5-3
ECM (Error Correction Mode)   1-8
entering text   4-2
envelopes   2-7
error messages on LCD   13-1
CHECK PAPER   13-1
COMM.ERROR   13-1
NOT REGISTERED   13-3
OUT OF MEMORY
while scanning a document   6-3,   11-2
extension telephone, using   5-5
external telephone answering device (TAD)
  1-8,   2-9
two-line TAD   2-12
external...

INDEX   I - 3
M
maintenance, routine   13-16
manual
mode   5-1
transmission   6-2
Memory Storage   4-6
Multi-Line Connections (PBX)   2-13
multi-purpose sheet feeder capacity   2-8
O
One Touch numbers
changing   7-2
dialing   6-2,   7-1,   7-3,   7-5,   7-6
storing   7-1
On-Screen Programming   3-1
Options key   11-4
OUT-OF-AREA   8-3
P
packing list   2-1
Paging   9-1,   9-2
programming pager number   9-1
paper
jam   13-5
size   2-7,   4-1
specifications   2-7,   2-8,   S-1
Polling   5-6,   6-10
power...

I - 4   INDEX
transparencies   2-7
troubleshooting   13-1
document jams   13-5
error messages on LCD   13-1,   13-2
if you are having difficulty   13-7
incoming calls   13-9
phone line connections   13-8
printer difficulties   13-10
printing or receiving faxes   13-7
sending faxes   13-8
Windows
® setup printing   13-11
Two-Line Phone System   2-11,   2-12,   2-13
U
Using the Options key   11-4
V
voice calls
FAX/TEL (double-ring)   5-3
Volume, setting
beeper   4-4
handset   4-5
amplify (for...

REMOTE RETRIEVAL ACCESS CARD   R - 1
 Remote Retrieval Access Card
If you plan to receive fax messages while away from your FAX/MFC, carrying 
the Remote Retrieval Access Card printed below will serve as a convenient 
reminder of the retrieval procedures. Simply cut out the card and fold it to fit 
your wallet or organizer. Keeping it handy will help you derive the full benefit 
of your machine’s forwarding, paging and remote retrieval features.
Using Remote Retrieval Access Code1Dial your fax number...

R - 2   REMOTE RETRIEVAL ACCESS CARD
Press
 Menu/Set
, 2, 5, 3.
fax number where you want your fax messages forwarded
followed by         .  Program Fax Forwarding Number, press 
4. Enter the new
Turn Fax Storage on
, press 
6.
Turn Fax Storage off
, press 
7.
RETRIEVE A 
FAX
Press 
9 6
then to
Retrieve all faxes, press 
2,
then enter the number of remote fax machine, followed by
         . After the beep, hang up and wait.
Erase all fax messages, press 3.
Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code1
2Enter a...

If You Need to Call Customer Service
Please complete the following information for future 
reference:
Model Number:  
FAX-2800, FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800
(Circle your model number)
Serial Number*:
Date of Purchase:
Place of Purchase:
* The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain 
this Owner’s Manual with your sales receipt as a 
permanent record of your purchase, in the event of  
theft, fire or warranty service.
©1996-2001 Brother Industries, Ltd.
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®
OWNER’S MANUAL
LE19330012
Printed in China
These machines are made for use in the USA and CANADA only. We cannot recommend 
using them overseas because it may violate the Telecommunications Regulations of that 
country and the power requirements of your fax machine or multi-function center 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. 
®
Brother International Corporation
100 Somerset Corporate...