Brother Fax User Manual
Brother FAX Share
OPERATION MANUAL
Please read this manual thoroughly before using the fax
function in the printer.
Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy
reference at all times.
The product names in this guidebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of each manufacturer. The specifications are subject
to change without notice.
©1999-2001 Brother Industries Ltd. UH1431001 B Printed in Japan
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THE FAX FUNCTION ...........................................................................1
Features ........................................................................................................................................ 1
Specifications................................................................................................................................ 2
System Requirements..................................................................................................................... 4
CONNECTING TO THE PRINTER....................................................................5
Installing the External Fax Modem................................................................................................. 5
Settings on the Control Panel ......................................................................................................... 8
USING THE FAX DRIVER................................................................................10
Installing the Fax Driver.............................................................................................................. 10
Receiving Fax Messages.............................................................................................................. 10
Sending a Fax Message.................................................................................................................11
OTHER FUNCTIONS .........................................................................................13
Report Print................................................................................................................................. 13
Sharing the Fax Function on a Network ....................................................................................... 14
TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................................17
Messages on the Control Panel..................................................................................................... 17
Q & A......................................................................................................................................... 18
ABOUT THE FAX FUNCTION
Features
By installing an External Fax Modem onto the printer, you can
1) Print a received fax message on plain paper directly to the printer.
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Telephone Line
External
Fax Modem
RS-232C
Cable
Gender Changer
2) Send a fax message from your computer.
Telephone
Line
External
Fax Modem
RS-232C
Cable
Gender Changer
Parallel I/F cable
3) Let multiple users send fax messages from each computer on a single telephone line if
the printer is shared on the network and connected to the printer via a centronics
parallel cable, USB cable (if applicable) or via a network share.
Print Queue
for Printer1
RS-232C
Cable
Telephone Line
Gender Changer
Printer1
4) Automatically print a fax sent / received report.
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File Server
PC1
PC2
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Specifications
Printer
Compatibility: ITU-T Group 3
Coding system: MH
Resolution: Horizontal: 200 dots/inch
External Fax Modem: Fax compatibility: Class 2.0
Auto reduction: Auto / Off / 90%
Fax driver
Operating system: Microsoft® Windows 3.1 / Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows /
Vertical: Standard mode; 100 lines/inch
Fine mode; 200 lines/inch
(Only Fine mode is available in Windows NT 4.0)
Data transmission: 14,400 - 2,400 bps (Fax Speed)
Windows Me / NT 4.0
Resolution: Standard and Fine (Only Fine mode, 200 dpi in Windows NT
4.0.)
Dial type: Tone / Pulse
Cover page: A custom cover page can be created
Phone book: Up to 1,000 numbers can be registered
Telephone numbers can be registered as groups (up to 64 per
group)
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System Requirements
External Fax Modem
The printer can accept the following type of External Fax Modem:
Interface standards: RS-232C
Fax compatibility: Class 2.0
Data transmission: 14,400 - 2,400 bps (Fax Speed)
The following External Fax Modem can be used:
♦ 3Com/U.S. Robotics 56K Faxmodem
2
Note:
You cannot use a Class 1, Class 1.0 or Class 2 External Fax Modem.
PC and OS
OPERATION MANUAL
The fax driver works on the following types of PC and operating systems (OS):
PC: IBM-PC/AT or compatible
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 3.1 / Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows
Me / Windows NT 4.0
Caution
• The fax driver works in Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 3.0 or higher installed.
• You cannot use the fax function with later versions of Microsoft Windows.
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