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This unit generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not
instaiied and used in accordance with the Owner's Manuai, may cause inter
ference to radio and teievision reception, it has been tested and found to
compiy with the iimits for a Ciass B computing device in accordance with the
specifications of Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC ruies, which are designed to
provide reasonabie protection against such interference in a residentiai
instailation. However, there is no guarantee that interference wili not occur in a
particular installation. If this unit does cause interference (such as static) to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the unit off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by employing
one or more of the following measures;
- change the location of the receiving antenna (indoor type)
- move the unit away from the radio or TV
- plug the unit into a different outlet so that the unit and the radio or TV are
on different branch circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet
prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful; "How to Identify
and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems". This booklet is available from the
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock No.
004-000-00345-4.
Brother cannot accept any financial or other responsibilities that may be the result of your use
of this information, including direct, indirect, special or consequential damages. There are no
warranties extended or granted by this document.
The serial number may be found on the label affixed to the rear of the unit.
For your convenience, note this number below and retain this Owner's
Manual to serve as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of a
theft or fire or for future reference.
MODEL NO. FAX-150
NAME OF DEALER
DATE OF PURCHASE
SERIAL NO.
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This equipment compiies with Part 68 of the FCC Ruies. On the rear panei of this equipment is a
labei that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information
to your telephone company.
Ask your telephone company or installer to install the jack suitable for your device if such is not
available.
The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone line and
still have those devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most, but all areas, the sum
of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the
number of devices you may connect to your line, as determined by the REN, you should contact
your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area.
If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company may
discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But if advanced
notice isn't practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be informed of your right to
file a complaint with the FCC.
Your Telephone Company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures
that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in
advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service.
If you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact the manufacturer's
authorized service agency for information on obtaining service or repair. The telephone company
may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected
or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.
WARNING:
For protection against the risk of electrical shock, always disconnect all cables from the wall outlet
before servicing, modifying or installing the equipment.
This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the Telephone Company nor
connected to party lines.
NON-HEARING AID-COMPATIBILITY
The telephone with this equipment is not hearing aid-compatible.
FCC rules prohibit the use of non-hearing aid-compatible telephones in the following locations or
applications:
1.
All public or semi-public coin-operated or credit card telephones.
2.
Elevators, highways and tunnels (automobile, subway, rairoad or pedestrian) where a person
with impaired hearing might be isolated in an emergency.
3.
Places where telephones are specifically installed to alert emergency authorities such as fire,
police or medical assistance personnel.
4.
Hospital rooms, residential health care facilities, convalescent homes, and prisons.
5.
Workstations for hearing-impaired personnel.
6.
Hotel, motel, apartment lobbies; in stores where telephones are used by patrons to order
merchandise; in public transportation terminals where telephones are used to call taxis, or
to reserve lodging or rental.
7.
Hotel and motel rooms. (At least ten percent of the rooms must contain hearing aid-compatible
telephones; or contain jacks for plug-in hearing aid-compatible telephones which will be provided
to hearing-impaired customers upon request.)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
INTRODUCTION
PRE-INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before removing the unit from the packing carton
Contents of the packing carton
Procedures for removing the unit from the packing carton
INSTALLING THE UNIT
I. Single-line telephone connections
II. Multi-line telephone connections
III. Electrical connection
IV. Inserting the recording paper roll into the unit
GETTING FAMILIAR WITH THE UNIT
HOW TO USE THE UNIT AS A CONVENIENCE COPIER
BASIC FACSIMILE FUNCTIONS - TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION
I. Transmission of documents
II. Reception of documents
III. Password communication
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FACSIMILE-RELATED PROGRAMMING OPERATIONS
I. Setting the FAX password
II. Setting the RTI/TTI
III. Setting the station ID
IV. User-selectable switch
TELEPHONE FEATURES
I. How to use the FAX-150 as a telephone
II. Using the handset
III. Standard dialing
IV. Using the redial function
V. Speed dialing
VI. Using the PAUSE button
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION LISTS
CARING FOR YOUR FAX-150
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPEED-DIAL DIRECTORY
SPECIFICATIONS
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Definitions and explanations of certain terms which vou will encounter in the Owner's Manual
CCITT GROUP 3
CONVENIENCE COPIER
DIGITAL FACSIMILE
FINE RESOLUTION
GREY SCALE
KEY SYSTEM
OFF-HOOK
ON-HOOK
PBX
A standard for facsimile transmission established by the CCITT the International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative
Committee. Machines meeting this standard can tarnsmit a
standard page at speeds under 60 seconds.
A copier used to make occasional copies.
Facsimile that transmits images in the form of discrete data bits.
203 X 196 lines per inch - a transmission mode used by facsimile
to transmit images containing a great deal of fine detail.
Shades of grey (16 in the case of your unit) that is used to provide
a faithful reproduction of photographic images.
A standard office-type telephone system where the telephone
sets have keys for selecting linesand functions.
A condition where your handset is off the hook (not in the
cradle).
A condition where your unit is on the hook (in the cradle).
Private Branch Exchange - a computerized telephone switch
usually found in large organization which accepts calls from the
outside and transfers them to various extensions inside and
which routes calls from the inside to the outside.
PSTN
PULSE / TONE
STANDARD RESOLUTION
USOC RJ11C JACK
Public Switched Telephone Network - the public lines of the
telephone company.
Types of dialing: Pulse is the rotary method, where the phone
system counts pulses (clicks) to determine the number you are
dialing. Tone is the audio method where the system listens to
the tones to determine the number you are dialing.
203x98 lines per inch - the transmission mode used by facsimile
to transmit images containing typewritten or printed matter and
less-involved drawings.
The standard modular single-line phone jack.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Brother FAX-150. This Owner's Manual wili heip you derive the
fuilest benefits from this powerful, compact and feature-rich facsimile transceiver.
The Brother FAX-150 is a modern, compact desktop digital facsimile unit. Its performance is
compatible with CCITT Group 3. Therefore, your new FAX-150 is compatible with most modern
facsimile units.
The FAX-150 is the ideal low-volume stand-alone unit or a satellite unit in a larger facsimile
network. Furthermore, the unit can be used as a convenience copier and as a sophisticated
business telephone.
All of the Brother FAX-150 features can be easily learned by following step-by-step procedures
listed on the following pages. As you become familiar with the features and operation of the
unit, keep the Owner's Manual handy for quick reference and reminders.
The Owner's Manual provides a step-by-step description of the procedures you should employ
in unpacking, installing and learning the operation of your Brother FAX-150 unit. If you follow
these instructions, you will have no problem with either the installation or the operation of the
unit.
To facilitate your understanding of the material, the Owner's Manual deals with each major
concept and function pertinent to the installation and operation of the FAX-150 unit in a
separate section. First, you will read the pre-installation instructions. Then, you will be shown
how to install the unit. Next, we will show you how to use the unit as a convenience copier.
Although copying is not a major function, it is an easy one to learn and allows you to make sure
that the unit is operating properly. Then, we will explain how to use the basic facsimile functions
- transmission and reception of documents. This will be followed up by a detailed description of
facsimile-related programming operations. It is this programmability that makes the FAX-150
sucb a powerful, feature-rich unit for its class. Next, we will explain the operation of the
telephone features of the FAX-150, along with the phone-related programming operations.
The Owner's Manual will be concluded by troubleshooting hints and a speed-dialing directory, as
well as the unit's specifications.
Now, open the Owner's Manual to PRE-INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (next page) and
read the material carefully.
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PRE-INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE REMOVING THE UNIT FROM THE PACKING CARTON
The Brother FAX-150 is designed to operate in an office environment or at home. It is rugged,
reliable and virtually maintenance-free. However, to ensure years of troubie-free performance,
please, observe the following precautions:
• Do not locate the unit near heaters, air conditioners, in direct sunlight or in extremely
dusty environments.
• Install the unit on a flat level surface, such as a desk, a table, a typewriter or computer
stand.
• Do not locate the unit where water or chemicals are likely to splash on it.
• Select a vibration-free area of your office.
• Locate the unit within 3 feet from a telephone wall jack.
• Locate the unit within 3 feet of a standard, grounded outlet.
• Avoid plugging in the unit into an outlet which is on the same line as an air conditioner, a
refrigeration unit, a copier, an electric typewriter or any other device that draws a lot of
current in a relatively short period of time.
CONTENTS OF THE PACKING CARTON
The packing carton contains:
1. The Brother FAX-150 unit
2. One roll of Brother thermal recording paper
3. Telephone handset
4. Handset curled cord
5. Telephone line cord
6. Owner's Manual
7. Warranty card
8. Test Sheet
9. AC power cord (permanently attached to the unit)
PROCEDURES FOR REMOVING THE UNIT FROM THE PACKING CARTON
1. Carefully open the carton (see the appropriate inscription on the carton)
2. Pull out the FAX-150 and the other devices together with the packing trays
3. Remove all packing trays and plastic from the unit
4. Take out the telephone line cord from the plastic packaging
5. Take out the telephone handset and the curled cord
6. Locate and take out the paper roll
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INSTALLING THE UNIT
I. SINGLE-LINE TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS
The simplest way to connect the Brother FAX-150 unit to the public switched telephone
network (phone company lines) is to use a single telephone line. The connection is particularly
simple if you have a modular wall jack. The most common modular jack is referred to as the
USOC RJ11C jack. If you have such a jack, follow the instructions below. If your wall jack is
not modular, it is very easy to convert the wall plug to a modular form. Conversion kits are
available from your local phone company, an electronics / computer store (e.g.. Radio Shack) or
the AT&T Phone Center stores.
To connect your FAX-150 to the telephone line, follow these steps:
• Connect one end of the curled handset cord to the handset and the second end to the
jack on the side of the facsimile unit.
• Take the telephone cord which is also included in the carton and connect one of its plugs
to the jack in the back of the FAX-150 unit and the second plug to your modular wall
jack (USOC RJ11C). Now, the FAX-150 is connected to the telephone network.
Please see the illustration below for the telephone connections.
NOTE: If you have a MODULAR PHONE JACK (USOC RJ11C), simply plug the supplied
phone cord into the wall jack.
If you have the older 4-PRONG JACK, you must use a modular 4-prong adapter USOC RJA1X.
Plug the adapter into the wall jack and then plug the phone cord into the adapter. This is
illustrated below.
ADAPTOR PLUG
MODULAR PLUG
to WALL OUTLET
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II. MULTI-LINE TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS
Most offices have key systems or PBXs. While in many cases it is relatively easy to connect the
FAX-150 to a key system or a PBX, we suggest that you contact the organization which
installed your company's telephone system and ask them to connect the FAX-150 to the
system. If the FAX-150 is connected to a multi-line system, ask your installer to connect the
FAX-150 to the last line on the system. This way, the FAX-150 will not be activated by every
phone call coming into your office. The preferred solution is to ask the phone company to
assign a separate line to the facsimile unit. In this case, you can leave the unit in Automatic
Answer Mode 24 hours a day and derive full benefits from its automatic, unattended operations
capabilities.
III. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
The FAX-150 can be plugged into any standard power (110 VAC) outlet. Simply make sure
that the outlet is grounded and that it is not on the same line as appliances or office machines
which tend to draw a lot of power in a very short period of time, such as refrigerators, copiers,
etc. The FAX-150 power requirements are listed in the SPECIFICATIONS.
IV. INSERTING THE RECORDING PAPER ROLL INTO THE UNIT
Before reading the instructions for inserting the recording paper into the unit, please consider
these important notes:
NOTE 1: The recording paper is heat-sensitive. Avoid exposure to high temperature, high
humidity or direct sunlight. Keep the received documents (or copied documents) away from
high temperature, direct sunlight, high humidity, alcohol, blueprints. Otherwise the documents
may become discolored.
NOTE 2: The use of Brother Recording Paper is specifically recommended for this unit. The
use of paper not authorized by Brother may adversely affect the unit's performance and may
void Brother's product warranty.
Brother Recording paper has a red stripe indicator. Its appearance on your received or copied
documents is a warning that the paper roll will be running out shortly. Replace the paper roll
when you see the red stripe. Furthermore, Brother Recording paper has a black stripe at the
end of the roll. If you had not changed the paper at the appearance of the red stripe, the unit
will auto-matically stop when the black stripe appears. This feature works only with Brother
Recording paper on Brother facsimile units. Please note that Brother recording paper rolls are
overwound (i.e., contain extra paper) so that you are not wasting paper when you remove the
roll when the indicator appears.
To insert the paper roll, follow these directions:
1. Make sure that the POWER switch is OFF. The switch is located on the back of the unit.
2. Press the recording paper cover button which is located at the right edge of the top of
the machine. This opens the cover.
3. Hold the recording paper roll so that the free end of the paper points towards you from
the top of the roll.
Be sure not to set the recording paper upside-down. If this happens, you will not get
any images on reception or copying.
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4. Simply drop in the paper into the unit. There is no need to thread paper! Make sure that
approximately 4 inches (10 cm) of paper protrudes from the unit.
5. Push the cover shut until you hear a click.
6. Cut off excess paper pulled out from the unit by tearing it off in one smooth movement
against the cutting edge of the paper cover.
7. Turn the power ON.
This process is illustrated below.
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HOW TO USE THE UNIT AS A CONVENIENCE COPIER
1. Insert the original document face down into the unit's scanner, aligning the document's
left edge with the document guide.
2. Set the contrast switch (bottom front of the unit) to match the image density of the
original (0 for dark original, N for normal original and L for light original).
3. The FAX-150 offers three levels of RESOLUTION - STANDARD (used for typewritten
and typeset text and line drawings), FINE (used for newprint and detailed drawings
andPHOTO (for photographs). The PHOTO mode offers sixteen (16) levels of grey
scale for excellent reproduction of photographs. Please note that the use of the
PHOTO mode, while yielding superior quality copies of photographs, is quite a bit slow.
Use this mode only when warranted.
4. Press the START/COPY button on the front panel. The START/COPY lamp will light.
The unit will automatically select the FINE mode (the FINE lamp will light), unless you've
pressed the FINE/PHOTO button to achieve the sixteen (16) levels of grey scale repro
duction (in this case, the PHOTO and FINE iamps will light). The unit will automaticallty
start drawing the original through the scanner and the copy will start emerging from the
slot in the front of the unit. After the copying is completed, the unit will emit a beep and
you can tear off the copy. The original will have by now emerged on the other side of
the scanner.
Do not cut the recording paper whiie copying because you may affect the copied image.
IMPORTANT COPYING INFORMATION:
Copy one document at a time! If you wish to copy more than one page, wait until you
hear the short beep after the previous document has been copied. Insert the new
document and press the START/COPY button again.
Do not copy very thick pages (over 0.15mm thick).
Do not copy wrinkled, wet, curled or torn documents.
Do not copy documents printed on thick photographic paper, metal or textile.
Do not copy documents that are too thin (tissue paper, tracing paper, etc.)
Remove all staples and paper clips from the documents to be copied.
Do not copy documents held together by scotch tape.
Do not copy carbon paper.
Do not copy documents whose surface is slippery.
Use copies duplicated by this machine as temporary copies only. If it is necessary to
store a copy for a long time, use a copier to reproduce the original document or the copy
made by this machine).
NOTE: The FAX-150 can function as a telephone while copying is in progress.
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BASIC FACSIMILE FUNCTIONS -
TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION
I. TRANSMISSION OF DOCUMENTS
1. Insert the original document face down into the unit's scanner, aligning the document's
left edge with the document guide. The unit will pull the original partly into the scanner.
Insert one original sheet at a time I (see 4-f below).
2. Set the contrast switch (bottom front of the unit) to match the image density of the
original (D for dark, N for normal, L for light original, respectively).
3. Specify the FINE or PHOTO mode by pressing the FINE/PHOTO button. Unless you
specify either of these modes, the unit will automatically select the NORMAL mode
Please note that NORMAL offers the fastest transmission speed, followed by FINE and
then the PHOTO (the slowest).
4. Pick up the handset. After you hear the dial tone, dial the other party's number.
(a) If a voice answers, ask the other party to activate manual fax reception (if the
other unit is a Brother unit, the other party will push the START/COPY button;
if it is not a Brother unit, the other party may have to follow a different
procedure).
(b) If the other unit is set to automatic facsimile reception, you will hear the fax ready
tone. Press the START/COPY button. The START/COPY lamp will light up.
As the transmission starts, the lamp will stay on until completion.
(c) When the transmission is underway, repiace the handset in its cradle.
(d) The original document will be pulled through the scanner.
(e) When a page is transmitted, the unit wiii emit a short beep.
(f) To transmit more than one page, wait for the short beep referred to in (e) and
feed in the next page. If no new document is fed into a scanner following the
short beep, a long beep will sound signifying the termination of the transmission
mode. The unit will release the phone line.
You can use the REDIAL button for automatically redialing the last number dialed (if, for
instance, it was busy when you first tried transmitting the document). To use this feature,
simply press the REDIAL button.
You may dial a number with the handset in its cradle. This can be done by pressing the HOOK
button and then dialing the number.
IMPORTANT TRANSMISSION INFORMATION:
• Transmit papers one at a time.
• Do not transmit very thick pages (over 0.15mm thick). If you have to transmit such
pages, use a photocopier (not the FAX-150) to make a copy and transmit the copy
instead.
• Do not transmit wrinkled, wet, curled or torn documents. Make a photocopy and
transmit it instead.
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Do not transmit documents printed on thick photographic paper, metai or textile. Make
a photocopy and transmit it instead.
Do not transmit documents that are too thin (tissue paper, tracing paper, etc.) The
thinnest paper suitable for transmission is 0.055mm. Make a photocopy and transmit it
instead.
Remove all staples and paper clips from the documents to be transmitted.
Do not transmit documents held together by scotch tape. Photocopy them and
transmit the photocopy.
Do not transmit carbon papers. Make a photocopy and transmit it instead.
Do not transmit documents with slippery surfaces. Make a photocopy and transmit it.
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II. RECEPTION OF DOCUMENTS
The FAX-150 can receive manually or automatically. The choice is made by using the switch
marked AUTO ANS (lower front end of the unit). The OFF position switches the unit to manual
reception and the ON position allows automatic reception.
A. Manual Reception
When the AUTO ANS switch is in the OFF position, the following should be done when the
phone rings:
1. Lift the handset.
2. If you hear a series of fax beeps, you'll know that a fax message is coming in.
3. Press the START/COPY button. The START/COPY lamp will light up. As the
reception gets undenway, the lamp will stay on. You may replace the handset in its
cradle. The paper will start coming out of the slot.
4. When the reception is completed, the unit will emit a long beep.
5. Cut the recording paper with the received image. Make sure to do so only after the long
beep so as not to affect the quality of the received image.
B. Automatic Reception
When the AUTO ANS switch is in the ON position, the following will occur:
1. The unit will receive the fax message automatically after one (1) ring. If you wish the unit
to receive the fax message after six (6) rings, use the switch on the back of the control
panel (NO OF RINGS switch) to affect this change.
2. The START/COPY lamp will light up. As the reception gets underway, the lamp will stay
on. The paper will start coming out of the slot.
3. When the reception is completed, the unit will emit a long beep.
4. Cut the recording paper with the received image. Make sure to do so only after the long
beep so as not to affect the quality of the received image.
NOTE: Remove a jammed document from the machine by opening the recording paper cover.
Othenvise the receive operation will fail.
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III. PASSWORD COMMUNICATION
The FAX-150 has a password code feature. If your unit's password switch (lower front) is set,
and so is the sender's or receiver's switch, and the two passwords do not match, it is
impossible to receive or send a facsimile message. The password code feature is useful in
insuring the confidentiality of facsimile communication and in preventing an influx of fax "junk
mail." However, if set, it will inhibit the reception/transmission from/to most non-Brother units
and from/to most non-Brother units with a different password code. Therefore, unless strictly
necessary, we recommend that the password switch be left in the OFF position.
The programming of your password will be explained later.
NOTE: When you send a document in password mode, the alarm may sound in the following
cases:
(1) The receiver's facsimile unit does not have a password function
(2) The two paswords do not match
(3) You called a wrong number (a variant of the first case)
(4) The password switch of the receiving facsimile is set in the OFF position
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FACSIMILE-RELATED PROGRAMMING OPERATIONS
Unlike most other facsimile units in this class and price range, the FAX-150 allows the user to
program certain facsimile functions and parameters. These are:
I. The FAX Password Code (for password communication discussed above).
II. Remote Terminal Identification (RTI) / Transmit Terminal Identification (TTI) telephone
number. This is the number that appears on the top of the page when the other party
receives your message.
III. The Station ID (name or identifying numbers). This appears on the top of the page
when the other party receives your facsimile communication.
IV. User-selectable parameter settings (User-selectable Switches)
Telephone-related programming is discussed in the subsequent section.
The programming is done using one or more of the following buttons:
HOOK
FINE/PHOTO -
START/COPY -
STOP
The general programming procedure
The general procedure for setting any parameters (programming the functions) is:
1. Turn the power OFF (the switch is in the back of the unit)
2. Press the HOOK button and keep it depressed until FINE lamp starts to blink as you turn
the power back ON.
3. Press the FINE/PHOTO button —
1 time
2 times
3 times
Then, the START/COPY lamp blinks.
NOTE: The unit will go back into the stand-by (idle) status if any of the above buttons are not
pushed within 60 seconds.
Initiates parameter-setting operation
Selects numbers from 1 to 9
Enters (registers) numbers selected by the FINE button
Lists parameter set status after setting
Selects the number 0
Completes or interrupts the programming/selection process
To select the FAX PASSWORD SET mode
To select the RTI/TTI SET mode
To select the STATION ID SET mode
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I. SETTING THE FAX PASSWORD
The factory setting for this FOUR-DIGiT CODE is 0000. Here is an example of how you can
change this setting to 1204.
As shown on page 12, the process of registering theFAX PASSWORD starts by pressing the
FINE/PHOTO button once in step 3. The following steps are:
4. Press the START/COPY button to print out the password that is currently registered
in the unit. The following will be printed out:
********************0up|;^^|^-|- py^00^^0p^0*********************
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* FAX PASSWORD: 0000
BROTHER FAX-150
5. To register the new password press FINE/PHOTO button once to select the first digit
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6. Press START/COPY button to register this digit.
7. Press FINE/PHOTO button twice to select "2".
8. Press START/STOP button to register the "2".
9. To register the third digit - "0" - press START/COPY button. This both selects and
registers a "0".
10. Press FINE/PHOTO button four times to select the final digit "4".
.11. Press START/COPY button to register this final digit and the FAX-150 will
automatically print out:
**** DO YOU WISH TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE? *******
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* NEW FAX PASSWORD: 1204
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****************************0pQi“j_|pp FAX-15Q***************************
The START/COPY lamp starts to blink when the printout is completed.
12. If your entries are incorrect, press the STOP button and then the START/COPY
button. The FINE lamp starts to blink. This will bring you back to step 3 where you can
select this procedure all over again by pressing the FINE/PHOTO button once and
going through the subsequent steps.
If your entries are correct, press the START/COPY button to complete the selection of
numbers. Now you have fwo choices. Choice (1) allows you to continue with
registration of other parameters. To do so, you press START/COPY button again
which will bring you back to step 3 above and where you can use the FINE/PHOTO
button to select the desired parameter. Choice (2) is to terminate the registration
process by pressing the STOP button.
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II. SETTING THE RTI/TTI
A brand-new unit does not come with a pre-registered Remote Terminal Identification (RTI) /
Transmit Terminal Identification (TTI) number. You can register your own number of up to
twenty (20) digits. Here is an example of how you can register "201 981 0300".
As shown on page 12, the process of registering the RTI/TTI starts by pressing FINE/PHOTO
button twice in step 3. The following steps are:
4. Press the START/COPY button to print out the RTI/TTI number currently registered in
the unit. The unit will print out the following:
********************QIJPP^^-|- number *********************
* *
* RTI/TTI NUMBER:
************************ ****************************
BROTHER FAX-150
5. Press FINE/PHOTO button twice to select the first digit "2".
6. Press START/COPY button to register this selection.
7. To register the second digit - "0" - press START/COPY button. This both selects and
registers a "0".
8. Press FINE/PHOTO button once to select the third digit - "1".
9. Press START/COPY button to register this digit.
10. Press FINE/PHOTO button ten (10) times to select a space.
11. Press START/COPY button to register this space.
12. Continue this operation until you have selected and registered the final digit.
13. Press the STOP button to initiate the automatic printing of:
**** DO YOU WISH TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE?
* *
* NEW RTI/TTI NUMBER: 201 981 0300
* *
*******
********************gp^Q-yj_j^p^ FAX 10Q***********************************
The START/COPY lamp will start to blink when the printout is finished.
14. If your entries are incorrect, press the STOP button and then the START/COPY
button. The FINE lamp will blink. This will bring you back to step 3 where you can select
this procedure all over again by pressing the FINE/PHOTO button twice and going
through the subsequent steps.
If your entries are correct, press the START/COPY button to complete the selection of
numbers. Now you have two choices. Choice (1) allows you to continue with
registration of other parameters. To do so, you press START/COPY button again
which will bring you back to step 3 above and where you can use the FINE/PHOTO
button to select the desired parameter. Choice (2) is to terminate the registration
process by pressing the STOP button.
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III. SETTING THE STATION ID
A brand-new unit does not come with a pre-registered Station ID. You can register up to fifty
(50) alpha-numeric characters for this ID. You can register a mixture of letters and numbers,
e.g., XYZ Co. District 13, or you can register all letters or all numbers. Here is an example of
how you can register an all-character ID - "BROTHER U.S.A.".
As shown on page 12, the process of registering the STATION ID starts by pressing the
FINE/PHOTO button three (3) times in step 3. The following steps are:
4. Press the START/COPY button to print out the STATION ID currently registered in the
unit. The unit will print out the following:
********************0^ppj|Cj^l” 3"|"y\”|”|Q|^ |0****************************
★ ★
* STATION ID:
* *
**************************FAX 15Q***************************
5. To register the letter B, look at the table on the next page and locate "B". Underneath it
you will see the number 34. Thus, press FINE/PHOTO button three (3) times, then
press START/COPY button to register "3". Then, press FINE/PHOTO button four
(4) times and then START/COPY button to register the "4.” This registers the letter
"B."
6. To register the letter R, look at the table and locate "R". Underneath it you will see the
number 50. Press FINE/PHOTO button five (5) times, press START/COPY button to
register "5". Then, press START/COPY to register and select the "0." This registers
"R".
7. To register the letter O, look at the table and locate "O". Underneath it you will see the
number 47. Press FINE/PHOTO button four (4) times, then press START/COPY
button to register "4". Then, press FINE/PHOTO button seven (7) times and then
START/COPY button to register the "7." This registers the letter "O." Continue this
procedure until you've registered the word "BROTHER."
8. To register a space, look at the table and locate "BLANK". Underneath it you will see the
number 00. Press START/COPY button twice to register "00". This registers a blank
space.
9. Continue this operation until you have selected and registered the entire STATION ID.
10. Press the STOP button to initiate the automatic printing of:
**** DO YOU WISH TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE? *******
★ *
* NEW STATIONS ID: BROTHER U.S.A.
* *
********************gpQ-j“l_l^p PAX 13Q***********************************
The START/COPY lamp starts to blink when the printout is completed.
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11. If your entries are incorrect, press the STOP button and then the START/COPY
button. This will bring you back to step 3 where you can select this procedure all over
again by pressing the FINE/PHOTO button three (3) times and going through the
subsequent steps.
If your entries are correct, press the START/COPY button to complete the selection of
numbers. Now you have two choices. Choice (1) allows you to continue with
registration of other parameters. To do so, you press START/COPY button again
which will bring you back to step 3 above and where you can use the FINE/PHOTO
button to select the desired parameter. Choice (2) is to terminate the registration
process by pressing the STOP button.
THE CHARACTER CODE CHART
BLANK
00 01 02 03
(
08
0 1
16 1 7
8
24
@
32
H
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)
09
9
25
A
33
1 J
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10
2 3
18 19 20
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26
B
34
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1 1
27
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35
K
$
04
9
12 13
4
9
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28
D
36
L M N
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05 06 07
—
5 6 7
21 22
=
29 30
E F
37
&
-
14
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38
w
/
15
23
31
G
39
o
40 41 42 43
P
48
X
56 57
Q R
49
Y
50
Z
58
51
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59 60
s
44
45 46 47
T u V
52
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53
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61
Example: BROTHER = 34, 50, 47, 52, 40, 37, 50 Example: 201 = 18, 16, 17
54
62
w
55
A
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63
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IV. USER-SELECTABLE SWITCH
The FAX-150 offers a number of user-selectable functions via the User Selectable Switches
which are initially programmed as 0000000 by the factory. Each of these digits is a "switch"
that controls a specific parameter of the facsimile machine.
Digits
Digit 1:
Digit 2:
Digits 3 and 4:
Digit 5:
Digit 6
Digit 7
Parameters they control
The transmission speed
The presence or absence of audible tone
The resolution mode - NORMAL, FINE, PHOTO.
Length of a document that can be transmitted or copied
The presence or absence of end-of-page mark
NOT USED
The following table summarizes the digits, the items they control, the factory settings, the
optional settings and the new codes for the optional settings. Remember, the factory settings
are all Os!
Digit No.
1
2
3 & 4
Item controlled
G3 transmission speed
Factory Set & Code
4800 bps (0)
Audible tone Present (0)
Resolution mode NORMAL (00) FINE (10)
Optional Setting & Code
2400 bps (1)
Absent (1)
PHOTO (grey scale) (11)
5
6
NOT USED
End-of-page mark Present (0) Absent (1)
7 NOT USED
For example, when the factory selected for digits 3 and 4 the setting of 00, the FAX-150 will
automatically select the NORMAL mode as the "home position". However, if most of your
transmissions are of photographs, you may wish to change the "home position" to PHOTO (by
setting the digits 3 and 4 to 11. See below for the procedure.
To set a user-selectable function:
1. Turn the power OFF.
2. Turn the power ON again while depressing the FINE/PHOTO button.
3. The unit will automatically print out:
****************Qypp^jgj USER SWiTCH SETTING*************“**
* *
* USER SWITCHES: 0000000
★ *
★ *************************gpQ*j*^^p FAX 10Q***************************
The FINE lamp will blink.
4. Select the digit you wish to change and press the FINE/PHOTO button the appropriate
number of times. For example, to select digit 2, press FINE/PHOTO button twice.
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5. Press START/COPY button to enter the selection.
Now, you can change the factory setting of "0" to the optional setting of "1". To enter
"1", press FINE button once. Press START/COPY button to register this choice.
(Note that pressing theSTART/STOP button without pressing FINE/PHOTO button
beforehand, selects and registers a "0"). The unit will automatically print out;
DO YOU WISH TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE?
*******
NEW USER SWITCHES; 0000100
********************
BROTHER FAX-150
************************************
The START/COPY lamp will start to blink.
7. If your entries are incorrect, press the STOP button and then the START/COPY
button. The FINE lamp will start to blink. This will bring you back to step 4 where you
can select this procedure all over by pressing the FINE/PHOTO button five (5) times
and then going throrough the rest of the procedure.
If your entries are correct, press the START/COPY button to complete the selection of
numbers. Now you have two choices. Choice (1) allows you to continue with
registration of other switches. To do so, you press START/COPY button again which
will bring you back to step 4 above and where you can use the FINE/PHOTO button to
select the desired switch. Choice (2) is to terminate the registration process by
pressing the STOP button.
NOTE: Your entries, e.g., the RTI/TTI and user switch, etc. can be verified by printing out the
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION LIST. We will explain how to do this in a later section.
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TELEPHONE FEATURES
I. HOW TO USE THE FAX-150 AS A TELEPHONE
The FAX-150 possesses very sophisticated telephone capabilities. Yet, these capabilities are
easy to use.
Please note that the FAX-150 can be used for voice conversation even when the unit is set to
automatic facsimile reception mode or when the unit is copying a document.
I. Telephone Controls
All numbers are dialed from the numeric key pad on the control panel of the FAX-150. Thiapad
is identical to the standard touch-tone telephone dial.
The four buttons to the left of the telephone key pad are used (from the top) as follows:
• PAUSE
REDIAL
• SPEED DIAL -
HOOK
The other telephone-related controls are located at the back of the unit:
PULSE/TONE
RINGER VOLUME
SPEAKER VOLUME This control provides continuous volume adjustment from HIGH
II. Using the handset
When pressed, a 3.7 second pause is generated. This button
has other uses in telephone-related programming (see below).
Pressing this button makes the phone automatically redial the
last number dialed. This button has additional uses (see below).
Presssing this button initiates speed dial calls. This key is also
used to program the speed dial numbers into the unit's memory.
Pressing this button allows you to initiate phone and fax calls
while the handset is on-hook. The built-in speaker (under the
handset) allows hands-off operation of the FAX-150 while
dialing. This button has other uses (as we've discussed in
facsimile-related programming). Please note, however, the FAX-
150 is NOT a "speaker phone!"
Selects rotary vs. tone mode of operation
Offers three settings - High, Medium, Low
(H) to LOW (L).
The handset of the FAX-150 is used just like any other handset of a standard telephone.
Please note the volume adjustment switch on the inside of the handset.
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III. Standard dialing
There are two ways to dial a telephone call or a fax call:
1. OFF-HOOK — Lift the handset, dial the number after hearing the dial tone.
2. ON HOOK — Make sure that the unit's power is ON. Press the HOOK button and you
can dial with the handset in its cradle after hearing the dial tone from the speaker. The
speaker is located under the handset.
IV. Using the redial function
Redialing can be performed only immediately following a dialing (i.e., after you've dialed using
OFF-HOOK, ON-HOOK or Speed Dialing). The redial memory accepts up to 31 digits in TONE
mode or 32 digits in PULSE mode. If the number you've dialed has more than these numbers
of digits, redial will not work.
If you wish to keep the number you are dialing confidential and do not wish anyone to call it
after you leave the office or your desk unattended, simply press the redial buttom twice after
completion of dialing. The redial function will not function.
V. Speed Dialing
The FAX-150 allows you to program and use up to twenty (20) pre-recorded numbers of 16
digits (in pulse mode) or 15 digits (in the tone mode) each. If you need more digits, say for
credit card calls or international calls, you can program and use more than one location for this
longer number because the FAX-150 allows "chain dialing" (i.e., pressing several speed-dial
codes in sequence).
To program your most frequently-used telephone and fax numbers follow this procedure:
1. With the handset ON HOOK (in the cradle), press the SPEED DIAL button.
2. Dial the desired telephone or fax number (up to 15 digits in TONE MODE, up to 16
digits in PULSE mode).
3. Press the SPEED dIaL button again.
4. Assign this number a two-digit code, starting with 00 and going up to 19 (this covers
the entire 20 allowable numbers). Dial in this 2-digit code.
5. You can stop now or continue inputting the remainder of your frequently-used numbers
by returning to Step 1.
To use the speed-dialing feature of this unit, follow this procedure:
1. Lift the handset or press the HOOK button.
2. Press the SPEED DIAL button after hearing the dial tone.
3. Dial the 2-digit code for the desired number.
To erase a programmed speed-dial number, follow this procedure:
1. Press the SPEED DIAL button twice.
2. Press the 2-digit code for the number you wish to erase from the memory.
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VI. Using the PAUSE button
If communicating from a PBX extension, the PAUSE button should be used. Pressing PAUSE
key between the numbers builds in 3.7 seconds delay needed to access the PBX's second dial
tone. If a longer time is needed, such as in case of overseas calls, pressing the PAUSE button
several times can stack a number of pauses (e.g., pressing it twice will give you 3.7 sec. x 2 =
7.4 sec. delay).
Pressing the PAUSE button, the REDIAL button or flipping the PULSE/TONE switch during a
redial operation or a speed-dialing operation releases the pause. Using the same controls once
can also release a multiple stacked pause.
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION LIST
Earlier in this Manual we have shown you how to program certain facsimile, telephone and TADrelated fucntions. You can print out a report — the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION LIST that will
summarize every parameter which you may have changed.
To print out the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION LIST follow this procedure:
1. Turn the power OFF.
2. Press and hold the START/COPY button and turn the power back ON.
3. The unit will print out the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION LIST.
The list for the FAX-150 is, for example:
**********************************
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION LIST
PARAMETER
1. FAX PASSWORD
2. RTIANDTTI
3. STATION ID
4. TAD SECURITY CODE
5. NUMBER OF ICM
USER SWITCHES
1. TRANSMISSION SPEED
2. AUDIBLE TONE
3,4. RESOLUTION MODE
5. NOT USED
6. END OF PAGE MARK
7. NOT USED
**************************************
BROTHER FAX-150
*****************************
1204
201 981 0300
BROTHER U.S.A.
104
4
0: 4800 bps
0: PRESENT
00: NORMAL
0: PRESENT
*****************************************
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CARING FOR YOUR FAX-150
Optimum print quality can be maintained if the scanning and printing area are cleaned after using
three or four rolls of recording paper. The procedure is explained below:
I. CLEANING THE PRINTING AREA
• Remove the recording paper roll from the unit.
• Using an applicator or a soft cloth soaked in alcohol, gently remove any dirt from the
printing head. Do not use organic solvents, such as benzene or thinner.
• Use a dry cloth to gently wipe off any dirt from the rubber roller and the recording
paper holder.
II. CLEANING THE SCANNING AREA
• Using an applicator or a soft cloth soaked in alcohol, gently remove any dirt from the
scanner and the document pressure bar. Do not use organic solvents, such as benzene
or thinner.
III. CLEANING THE BODY OF THE UNIT
• Use a dry cloth to gently wipe off any dirt from the body of the unit. Remove visible
dirt and dust.
• Do not use water, alcohol, thinner or any other organic solvent.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you are having trouble with the image quality in TRANSMIT or RECEIVE modes, try the unit in the COPY mode. If this test gives you a good reproduction, the problem is not with your unit but with the other unit or the teiephone iines.
if this GUIDE does not help you in solving a problem with your unit, please call our service at:
1-800-284-4FAX.
TRANSMITTING
SYMPTOM
No lamp indications on
cover. Power switch is
turned on but power
lamp does not light.
Faint drawings or
characters are not
reproduced when sending or copying.
Document jam
Error indicator Is lit
POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION
Is the power cord plugged in?
Contrast switch set wrong.
Document jammed in transmitting
section.
Communications error has occurred this is usually caused by a bad phone
line.
Plug in power cord.
Change Contrast switch on the
front of the unit to “L” (Light
setting).
1. Turn the power off.
2. Pull up on the control panel to
open it up.
3. Remove the jammed document.
4. Close cover making sure that
you hear it click into place.
5. Do not retransmit this document
but make a copy of it first.
1. Redial and try transmission
again.
2. If you get failure again, call the
distant location and verify if
their unit Is functioning and that
it is a Group 3 fax terminal. If it
is not working, have them call
their service. If it Is not a Group
3, then you cannot transmit to
them at all.
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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Received copies are
blank
The telephone rings
continuously
Recording paper is
jammed
Error indicator is lit Communications error has occurred -
1. The paper roll Is In backwards.
2. Wrong type of paper.
1. Auto answer is turned off.
2. No power.
3. No recording paper roll
Paper Is jammed In receiving section.
this us usually caused by a bad phone
line.
ACTION
1. Reload the paper roll correctly.
2. Replace with proper thermal
recording paper.
1. Turn auto answer switch ON.
It Is located on the front of the
unit.
2. Check outlet voltage.
3. Load the new paper roll.
1. Turn the power off.
2. Press the recording paper
cover button to open the cover.
3. Remove the paper roll and tear
off the jammed paper.
4. Reload the paper roll.
5. Close the cover making sure
you hear it click into place.
6. Tear off excess paper.
1. Ask the transmitting unit to re
send the document.
2. Make sure the other unit is a
Group 3 compatible machine.
3. Make sure your unit is properly
connected to the phone line.
4. Make sure the other unit is
working properly.
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SPEED-DIAL DIRECTORY
Speeddial No.
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
Telephone
Number
Name
15
16
17
18
19
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type:
Compatibility:
Coding method:
Modulation:
Transmission time:
Document input size:
Recording paper size:
Recording paper type:
Effective scanning width:
Effective recording width:
Scanner type:
Recorder type:
Resolution:
Document feeder:
Gray scale:
Telephone function:
Dialing method:
Station memory:
Speaker type:
Power source:
Communications source:
Connection requirements:
Power consumption:
Operating environment:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Desktop facsimile transceiver
CCITT Group 3
Modified Huffman (MH)
CCITT V.27 ter (4800/2400 bps), CCITT V.21
45 seconds (8.5"xH")
8.5"
8.5"x98’
Thermal roll
8.2"
8.2"
Optical fiber
Line, thermal
Standard Mode - 203x98 lines/inch;
Fine Mode - 203x196 lines/inch
1 page
16 shades
Built-in handset
Selectable tone/pulse
20 numbers
Monitor
110-120 VAC, 60Hz
Public Switched Telephone Network
USOC RJ11C modular jack or equivalent
Standby - under 12 W; Peak - under 150 W
41 to 95 degrees (F)
13.0"(W) X 9.4"(D) X 4.7"(H)
10.6 lb
Specifications are subject to change without notice
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(FAX-150)
5X1 - 112
U83359001
8806
Printed in Japan
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