Brother Ppf 2900 Plain Paper Fax Manual

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Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration 
(For USA Only)
After programming your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included 
with your FAX/MFC, and then fax it to Brothers Automated Fax Response 
System as your first transmission. This will verify that your MFC is properly 
installed. To get a response, you must have set up your Station ID. (See 
Setting 
the Station ID
, page 4-2 in the Owners Manual.)
When your TEST SHEET is received, a Confirmation Sheet and Product...

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FAX-2800, FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 Control Panel Overview
1Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
The LCD displays messages to help you 
set up and operate your FAX.
2Shift
Accesses the second number stored on 
each One Touch key (5-8).
3One Touch Keys:
These 4 keys give you instant access to 
8 previously stored auto dial numbers.
4Copy Keys:
Enlarge/Reduce
Lets you reduce or enlarge copies 
depending upon the ratio you select.
Options
You can quickly and easily select 
temporary settings (for...

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0Fax Keys:
Receive Mode
Use to select how the FAX will handle 
incoming calls.
Fax Resolution
Sets the resolution when you send a fax.
Fax Start
Starts an operation, such as sending a 
fax.
ANavigation Keys:
Menu/Set
Lets you access the Menu and 
Programming mode and stores your 
settings in the FAX.
or
Press to scroll forward or backward to 
set a menu selection.
Also, you can use these keys to do an 
alphabetical search for the names of 
stored numbers.
 
Volume
Press to scroll...

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MFC-4800 Control Panel Overview
1Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
The LCD displays messages to help you 
set up and operate your MFC.
2Reports
Accesses the Reports menu so you can 
select a report to print: Help List, Auto 
Dial, Fax Activity, Transmission 
Verification and User Settings.
3Scan Keys:
Scan Image
Press this key to scan a picture or image 
into your graphics application for 
viewing and editing.
Scan/OCR
Press this key to start scanning a text 
document. ScanSoft™...

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8Dial Pad
Use to dial phone and fax numbers and 
as a keyboard for entering information 
into the MFC. 
(For  Canada Only): The # key lets you 
switch the dialing type during a 
telephone call from PULSE  to TONE. 
9Hold
Lets you place telephone calls on hold.
0Search/Speed Dial
Lets you look up numbers stored in the 
dialing memory. Also lets you dial 
stored phone numbers by pressing # and 
a two-digit number. 
AFax Keys:
Receive Mode
Use to select how the MFC will handle 
incoming...

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About Fax Machines
If you’re a first-time fax machine user, fax operation might seem a little 
mysterious. Soon, you’ll recognize the unusual fax tones on your phone line, 
and be able to send and receive faxes easily. 
Custom Features
Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line?
If you have Voice Mail on the phone line on which you will install your new 
FAX/MFC, there is a strong possibility that Voice Mail and the FAX/MFC will 
conflict with each other while receiving incoming...

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The receiving fax responds with fax receiving tones—loud, chirping sounds. A 
receiving fax chirps for about 60 seconds over the phone line, and the LCD 
shows 
RECEIVING. If your FAX/MFC is set to the FAX mode, it will answer 
every call automatically with fax receiving tones. Even if the other party hangs 
up, your FAX/MFC continues to send the “chirps” for about 40 seconds, and the 
LCD continues to display 
RECEIVING. To cancel the receiving mode, press 
Stop/Exit.
When your...

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ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS   2 - 1
22Assembly and Connections
Packing List
Make sure you have the following items:
Caution (For FAX-3800 Only)
Do NOT throw away the filter cores and cable ties by accident. You will need 
them to meet FCC Emission Requirements when you connect the MFC to your 
compuer using a USB cable or a bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel 
cable.
NoteIf an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (in 
USA), 1-800-853-6660 (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in...

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Choosing a Location
Place your FAX/MFC on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place that 
is free of vibration and shocks. Locate the FAX/MFC near a telephone jack and 
a standard, grounded power outlet. Make sure nothing blocks the flow of air 
from the fan on the right side of the FAX/MFC.
WARNING
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
We recommend that this product be used with a surge protection device to protect the 
product against...