Brother MFC-7820N, MFC-7420 User Manual [ro]

USER’S GUIDE
MFC-7420 MFC-7820N
Version C
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Safety precautions

We use the following icons throughout this User’s Guide.
Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a possible electrical shock.
Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch machine parts that are hot.
Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the machine or other objects.
Improper Setup icons alerts you to devices and operations that are not compatible with the machine.
Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the operation works with other features.

To use the machine safely

Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance.
Note
(For MFC-7420) If there are faxes in the machine’s memory, you need to print them or save them before you turn off the power and unplug the machine. (To print the faxes in memory, see Printing
a fax from the memory on page 4-4. To save the faxes in memory, see Forwarding faxes to another fax machine on page 11-5 or Transferring faxes to your PC on page 11-5.)
WARNING
There are high voltage electrodes inside the machine. Before you clean the inside of the machine, make sure you have unplugged the telephone line cord first and then the power cord from the electrical socket.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.
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WARNING
After you use the machine, some internal parts are extremely HOT! To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the areas shown in the illustration.
The fuser unit is marked with a caution label. Please do not remove or damage the label.
To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your hands on the edge of the machine under the document cover or scanner cover.
To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the area shown in the illustrations.
Do not use a vacuum cleaner to clean up scattered toner. Doing this might cause the toner dust to ignite inside the vacuum cleaner, potentially starting a fire. Please carefully clean the toner dust with a dry, lint-free cloth and dispose of it according to local regulations.
Do NOT use flammable substances or any type of spray to clean the inside or outside of the machine. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock.
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WARNING
When you move the machine, grasp the side hand holds that are under the scanner. DO NOT carry the machine by holding it at the bottom.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the wall socket. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall socket in a wet location.
This product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily accessible. In case of an emergency, you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical socket to shut off the power completely.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to people, including the following:
1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or washing machine, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
2. Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
3. Do not use this product to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Quick Reference Guide

Sending Faxes

Automatic Transmission using the ADF
If it is not illuminated in green, press
1
(Fax).
2 Load your document.
Enter the fax number using One-Touch,
3
Speed-Dial, Search or the dial pad.
Press Start.
4

Storing numbers

Storing One-Touch Dial numbers
Press Menu/Set, 2, 3, 1.
1
Press the One-Touch key where you
2
want to store the number.
Note
To access One-Touch numbers 5 to 8, hold down Shift as you press the One-Touch key.
Storing Speed-Dial numbers
Press Menu/Set, 2, 3, 2.
1
Using the dial pad, enter a three-digit
2
Speed-Dial location number (001 - 200). Press Menu/Set.
Enter the number (up to 20 digits).
3
Press Menu/Set.
Enter the name up to 15 characters (or
4
leave it blank). Press Menu/Set.
Press Stop/Exit.
5

Dialling operations

One-Touch Dialling / Speed-Dialling
If it is not illuminated in green, press
1
(Fax).
Load your document.
2
Enter the number (up to 20 digits).
3
Press Menu/Set.
Enter the name up to 15 characters (or
4
leave it blank). Press Menu/Set.
Press Stop/Exit.
5
Press the One-Touch key of the number
3
you want to call.
Note
To dial One-Touch numbers 5 to 8, hold down Shift as you press the One-Touch key.
OR— Press Search/Speed Dial, press #.
Press the three-digit Speed-Dial number.
Press Start.
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Using Search
If it is not illuminated in green, press
1
(Fax).
Load your document.
2
Press Search/Speed Dial, and then
3
enter the first letter of the name you’re looking for.
Press or to search the memory.
4
Press Start.
5

Making copies

Single copy
Press (Copy) to illuminate it in
1
green.
Load your document.
2
Press Start.
3
Sorting copies using the ADF
Press (Copy) to illuminate it in
1
green.
Load your document.
2
Use the dial pad to enter the number of
3
copies you want (up to 99).
Press Options and or to select
4
Stack/Sort.
Press Menu/Set.
Press or to select Sort.
5
Press Menu/Set.
Press Start.
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Table of Contents

1
Introduction
Using this Guide..................................................................................................1-1
Choosing a location.............................................................................................1-2
How to access the complete User’s Guide..........................................................1-3
To view Documentation (For Windows
How to find Scanning instructions .............................................................1-3
To view Documentation (For Macintosh
How to find Scanning instructions .............................................................1-4
Control panel overview ........................................................................................1-5
Load document....................................................................................................1-7
Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) ...............................................1-7
Using the scanner glass ................................................................................1-8
About paper .........................................................................................................1-9
Recommended paper ....................................................................................1-9
Choosing acceptable paper ...........................................................................1-9
Paper capacity of the paper trays............................................................1-10
How to load paper .......................................................................................1-11
To load paper or other media in the paper tray .......................................1-11
To load paper or other media in the manual feed slot.............................1-12
About fax machines ...........................................................................................1-13
Custom features..........................................................................................1-13
Do you have BT’s Call Minder on the phone line? ..................................1-13
Why should there be problems?..............................................................1-13
How can you avoid possible problems?..................................................1-13
Fax tones and handshake ...........................................................................1-13
ECM (Error Correction Mode)......................................................................1-14
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Getting started
Initial setup ..........................................................................................................2-1
Setting the Date and Time.............................................................................2-1
Setting Tone and Pulse dialling mode ...........................................................2-1
Setting the Station ID.....................................................................................2-2
Setting the Phone Line Type .........................................................................2-3
PABX (PBX) and TRANSFER...................................................................2-3
General Setup .....................................................................................................2-4
Setting the Mode Timer .................................................................................2-4
Setting the Paper Type ..................................................................................2-4
Setting the Paper Size...................................................................................2-5
Setting the Ring Volume................................................................................2-5
Setting the Beeper Volume............................................................................2-6
Setting the Speaker Volume..........................................................................2-6
Turning on Automatic Daylight Savings Time................................................2-6
Toner Save ....................................................................................................2-6
Sleep Time ....................................................................................................2-7
Setting the LCD Contrast...............................................................................2-7
Security..........................................................................................................2-8
TX Lock (MFC-7420 only) .............................................................................2-8
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Setting up the password............................................................................2-8
Changing the TX Lock password...............................................................2-8
Turning TX Lock on ...................................................................................2-9
Turning TX Lock off ...................................................................................2-9
Memory Security (MFC-7820N only) .............................................................2-9
Setting up the password..........................................................................2-10
Changing the Memory Security password...............................................2-10
Turning Memory Security on ...................................................................2-10
Turning Memory Security off ...................................................................2-10
Setting Lock.................................................................................................2-11
Setting up the password..........................................................................2-11
Changing the Setting Lock password......................................................2-12
Turning Setting Lock on...........................................................................2-12
Turning Setting Lock off...........................................................................2-12
3
Setup Send
How to enter Fax mode .......................................................................................3-1
How to dial...........................................................................................................3-1
Manual dialling...............................................................................................3-1
One-Touch Dialling........................................................................................3-1
Speed-Dialling ...............................................................................................3-1
Search...........................................................................................................3-2
Fax Redial .....................................................................................................3-2
How to Fax...........................................................................................................3-3
Faxing from the ADF .....................................................................................3-3
Faxing from the scanner glass ......................................................................3-3
Automatic transmission .................................................................................3-4
Manual transmission (with an external telephone only).................................3-4
Out of Memory message ...............................................................................3-4
Basic sending operations.....................................................................................3-5
Sending faxes using multiple settings ...........................................................3-5
Contrast.........................................................................................................3-5
Fax Resolution...............................................................................................3-6
Dual Access...................................................................................................3-6
Real Time Transmission................................................................................3-7
Broadcasting..................................................................................................3-7
Checking job status .......................................................................................3-8
Cancelling a fax in progress ..........................................................................3-8
Cancelling a scheduled job............................................................................3-8
Advanced sending operations .............................................................................3-9
Composing the electronic Cover Page..........................................................3-9
Composing your own comments ...............................................................3-9
Cover page for the next fax only..............................................................3-10
Send a cover page for all faxes ...............................................................3-10
Using a printed cover page......................................................................3-11
Overseas Mode ...........................................................................................3-11
Delayed Fax ................................................................................................3-12
Delayed Batch Transmission.......................................................................3-12
Setup for Polled Transmit (Standard) ..........................................................3-13
Setup for Polled Transmit with Secure Code...............................................3-13
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Setup Receive
Basic receiving operations...................................................................................4-1
Choosing the Receive Mode ........................................................................4-1
To select or change your Receive Mode...................................................4-2
Setting the Ring Delay ..................................................................................4-2
Setting the F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only).............................................4-3
Fax Detect .....................................................................................................4-3
Printing a reduced incoming fax (Auto Reduction)........................................4-4
Advanced receiving operations............................................................................4-4
Printing a fax from the memory ....................................................................4-4
Setting the Print Density................................................................................4-4
Reception into memory..................................................................................4-5
If Memory Receive is On at this time.........................................................4-5
If Memory Receive is Off at this time.........................................................4-5
Polling............................................................................................................4-5
Setup for Polling Receive (Standard) ........................................................4-5
Secure Polling...........................................................................................4-6
Setup for Polling Receive (Secure) ...........................................................4-6
Setup for Polling Receive (Timer)..............................................................4-6
Sequential Polling......................................................................................4-7
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Quick-Dial numbers and dialling options
Storing numbers for easy dialling ........................................................................5-1
Storing One-Touch numbers .........................................................................5-1
Storing Speed-Dial numbers .........................................................................5-2
Changing One-Touch / Speed-Dial numbers ................................................5-2
Setting up Groups for Broadcasting ..............................................................5-3
Dialling options ....................................................................................................5-4
Access codes and credit card numbers.........................................................5-4
Pause ............................................................................................................5-4
Tone or Pulse ................................................................................................5-4
Remote Fax Options
Setting up Remote Fax Options...........................................................................6-1
Setting up Fax Forwarding ............................................................................6-1
Setting Fax Storage.......................................................................................6-1
PC Fax Receive (including when the PC is turned off)..................................6-2
Turning off Remote Fax Options ...................................................................6-3
Changing Remote Fax Options .....................................................................6-3
Setting your Remote Access Code................................................................6-4
Remote Retrieval.................................................................................................6-4
Using your Remote Access Code..................................................................6-4
Remote commands .......................................................................................6-5
Retrieving fax messages ...............................................................................6-6
Changing your Fax Forwarding number........................................................6-6
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Printing reports
Fax settings and activity ......................................................................................7-1
Customizing the Transmission Verification Report ........................................7-1
Setting the Journal Period .............................................................................7-2
Printing reports ..............................................................................................7-2
How to print a report..................................................................................7-2
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Making copies
Using the machine as a copier ............................................................................8-1
Enter Copy mode...........................................................................................8-1
Making a single copy .....................................................................................8-1
Making multiple copies ..................................................................................8-2
Stop copying..................................................................................................8-2
Using the temporary Copy keys...........................................................................8-2
Enlarging or reducing the image copied ........................................................8-3
Changing the temporary copy settings ..........................................................8-4
Quality .......................................................................................................8-5
Sorting copies using the ADF....................................................................8-5
Making N in 1 copies (Page Layout)..........................................................8-6
Making a poster (Page Layout) .................................................................8-7
Changing the default copy settings......................................................................8-8
Quality ...........................................................................................................8-8
Adjusting contrast..........................................................................................8-8
Out of Memory message .....................................................................................8-8
Software and Network Features 9-1
Important information
IEC 60825-1 Specification ...........................................................................10-1
Laser Diode .............................................................................................10-1
Disconnect device .......................................................................................10-1
Wiring information........................................................................................10-1
Important .................................................................................................10-1
LAN connection (MFC-7820N only).............................................................10-1
Radio interference .......................................................................................10-2
Important safety instructions........................................................................10-2
Trademarks .................................................................................................10-3
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Troubleshooting and routine maintenance
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................11-1
Error messages ...........................................................................................11-1
Checking if the machine has faxes in its memory ...................................11-5
Forwarding faxes to another fax machine ...............................................11-5
Transferring faxes to your PC..................................................................11-5
Document jams............................................................................................11-6
Document is jammed in the top of the ADF unit ......................................11-6
Document is jammed inside the ADF unit ...............................................11-6
Paper jams ..................................................................................................11-7
Paper is jammed inside the machine.......................................................11-7
Paper is jammed at the back of the machine ..........................................11-8
Paper is jammed inside the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly....11-10
If you are having difficulty with your machine............................................11-11
Improving the print quality .........................................................................11-16
Cleaning the drum unit ..............................................................................11-17
Compatibility..............................................................................................11-20
Packing and shipping the machine..................................................................11-20
Routine maintenance.......................................................................................11-21
Cleaning the outside of the machine .........................................................11-21
Clean the outside of the machine as follows: ........................................11-21
Cleaning the scanner glass.......................................................................11-22
Cleaning the laser scanner window...........................................................11-23
Cleaning the corona wire...........................................................................11-24
Replacing the toner cartridge TN-2000 .....................................................11-25
How to replace the toner cartridge ............................................................11-25
Replacing the drum unit (DR-2000)...........................................................11-28
Machine Information........................................................................................11-30
Checking the Serial Numbers....................................................................11-30
Checking the Page Counters.....................................................................11-30
Checking the Drum Life.............................................................................11-30
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B
Appendix A
Telephone services............................................................................................. A-1
BT Call Sign.................................................................................................. A-1
To enable the machine to work with BT Call Sign
(Only with your external phone) ........................................................... A-1
Advanced receiving operations........................................................................... A-2
Operation from extension telephones........................................................... A-2
For Fax/Tel mode only.................................................................................. A-2
Using a cordless external handset ............................................................... A-2
Changing the remote codes ......................................................................... A-3
Connecting an external device to your machine................................................. A-3
Connecting an external telephone................................................................ A-3
Connecting an external telephone answering device (TAD) ........................ A-4
Sequence ................................................................................................. A-4
Connections ............................................................................................. A-4
Recording outgoing message (OGM) on an external TAD....................... A-5
Using extension telephones ..................................................................... A-5
Multi-line connections (PBX) ........................................................................ A-6
If you are installing the machine to work with a PBX................................ A-6
Custom features on your phone line............................................................. A-6
Appendix B
On-screen programming..................................................................................... B-1
Menu table.................................................................................................... B-1
Memory storage............................................................................................ B-1
Navigation keys .................................................................................................. B-2
Entering Text .............................................................................................. B-10
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Inserting spaces .....................................................................................B-10
Making corrections ................................................................................. B-10
Repeating letters ....................................................................................B-10
Special characters and symbols ............................................................ B-10
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S
I
R
Glossary G-1
Specifications
Product description ............................................................................................. S-1
General............................................................................................................... S-1
Print media.......................................................................................................... S-2
Copy ...................................................................................................................S-3
Fax...................................................................................................................... S-4
Scanner .............................................................................................................. S-5
Printer.................................................................................................................S-5
Interfaces............................................................................................................ S-6
Computer requirements......................................................................................S-7
Consumable items..............................................................................................S-8
Network (LAN) (MFC-7820N only)...................................................................... S-9
Optional External Wireless Print/Scan Server (NC-2200w)................................ S-9
Optional External Print Server (NC-2100p) ...................................................... S-10
Index I-1
Remote Retrieval Access card R-1
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Introduction

Using this Guide

Throughout this Guide you will see special symbols alerting you to important warnings, notes and actions. Special fonts identify keys you should press, messages that appear on the LCD, and important points or related topics.
Bold Bold typeface identifies specific keys on the machine’s control panel. Italics Italicized typeface emphasizes an important point or refers you to a related topic.
Courier Courier type face identifies the messages on the LCD of the machine.
Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a possible electrical shock.
Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch machine parts that are hot.
Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the machine or other objects.
Improper Setup icons alerts you to devices and operations that are not compatible with the machine.
Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the operation works with other features.
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Choosing a location

Introduction
Place your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put the machine near a telephone socket and a standard, grounded electrical socket. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 10°C and 32.5°C.
CAUTION
Avoid placing your machine in a high-traffic area.
Do not place the machine near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators.
Do not expose the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.
Do not connect your machine to an electrical socket controlled by wall switches or automatic
timers.
Disruption of power can wipe out information in the machine’s memory.
Do not connect your machine to an electrical socket on the same circuit as large appliances
or other equipment that might disrupt the power supply.
Avoid interference sources, such as speakers or the base units of cordless phones.
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Chapter 1

How to access the complete User’s Guide

This User’s Guide does not contain all the information about the machine such as how to use the advanced features of the Fax, Printer, Scanner, PC Fax and Network. When you are ready to learn detailed information about these operations, read the complete User’s Guide located in the ‘Documentation’ section of the CD-ROM.
Note
Network is not available for MFC-7420.
MFC-7420: Network features are available only with an optional Print or Print/Scan server.

To view Documentation (For Windows®)

From the Start menu, select Brother, MFL Pro Suite MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your
model name) from the Programs Group and then select User’s Guide.
OR
Turn on your PC. Insert the Brother
1
CD-ROM labelled Windows CD-ROM drive.
If the model name screen appears, click
2
your model name.
If the language screen appears, click
3
your language.
The CD-ROM main menu will appear.
®
into your
Note
If this window does not appear, use Windows program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM.
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®
Explorer to run the setup.exe
Click Documentation.
Click the documentation you want to read.
Quick Setup Guide: Setup and Software Installation Instructions
User’s Guide (2 or 3 manuals): User’s Guide for stand-alone operations, Software User’s Guide and Network* User’s Guide (*MFC-7820N only)
®
PaperPort Management Software
User’s Guide: Document
How to find Scanning instructions
There are several ways you can scan documents. You can find the instructions as follows:
Software User's Guide:
How to scan using Windows
®
(For Windows Professional/XP/Windows NT Workstation Version 4.0)
Using ControlCenter2.0 in Chapter 3
(For Windows Professional/XP/Windows NT Workstation Version 4.0)
Network Scanning (MFC-7820N only)
PaperPort
Instructions for scanning directly from
ScanSoft
®
98/98SE/Me/2000
®
98/98SE/Me/2000
User's Guide
®
PaperPort
®
in Chapter 2
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®
®
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Introduction

To view Documentation (For Macintosh®)

Turn on your Macintosh®. Insert the
1
Brother CD-ROM labelled Macintosh into your CD-ROM drive. The following window will appear.
(Mac OS® X)
Double-click the Documentation icon.
2
The select Language screen appears,
3
double-click your language.
Click the documentation you want to
4
read.
How to find Scanning instructions
There are several ways you can scan documents. You can find the instructions as follows:
®
Software User's Guide:
Scanning from a Macintosh
®
(For Mac OS or greater)
Using ControlCenter2.0 (For Mac OS
10.2.4 or greater) in Chapter 7
Network Scanning in Chapter 7
(For Mac OS
(MFC-7820N only)
®
Presto!
Instructions for scanning directly from
PageManager® User's Guide
Presto!
9.1 - 9.2/Mac OS® X 10.2.4
®
X 10.2.4 or greater)
®
PageManager
®
in Chapter 7
®
®
X
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Quick Setup Guide: Setup and Software Installation Instructions
User's Guide (2 or 3 manuals): User’s Guide for stand-alone operations, Software User’s Guide and Network* User’s Guide (*MFC-7820N only)
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Chapter 1

Control panel overview

MFC-7420 and MFC-7820N have similar control keys.
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One-Touch Keys
1
These 4 keys give you instant access to 8 previously stored numbers.
Shift
2
To access One-Touch numbers 5 to 8, hold down Shift as you press the One-Touch key.
Fax and telephone keys:
3
Redial/Pause
Redials the last number you called. It also inserts a pause in quick dial numbers.
Tel/R
This key is used to have a telephone conversation after picking up the external handset in F/T pseudo-ringing.
Also, use this key to gain access to an outside line, or transfer a call to another extension when it is connected to a PABX (PBX).
Resolution
Sets the resolution when you send a fax.
Mode keys:
4
Fax
Lets you access Fax mode.
Scan
Lets you access Scan mode.
Copy
Lets you access Copy mode.
Navigation keys:
5
Menu/Set
The same key is used for Menu and Set operations.
Lets you access the Menu to program and store your settings in the machine.
In standby mode you can press these keys to adjust the ring volume.
Search/Speed Dial
Lets you look up numbers that are stored in the dialling memory. It also lets you dial stored numbers by pressing # and a three-digit number.
Press to scroll forward or backward to a menu selection.
or
Press to scroll through the menus and options.
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Introduction
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Dial Pad
6
Use these keys to dial telephone or fax numbers and as a keyboard for entering information into the machine.
The # key lets you temporarily switch the dialling mode during a telephone call from Pulse to Tone.
Start
7
Lets you start sending faxes or make copies.
Stop/Exit
8
Stops an operation or exits from the menu.
Reports
9
Print the Transmission Verification Report, Help List, Quick-Dial List, Fax Journal, User Settings, Order Form and Network Configuration*. (*MFC-7820N only).
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
@
Displays messages on the screen to help you set up and use your machine.
Copy keys (Temporary settings):
A
Enlarge/Reduce
Lets you reduce or enlarge copies depending upon the ratio you select.
Options
You can quickly and easily select temporary settings for copying.
Printer key:
B
Job Cancel
You can cancel a print job and clear the printer memory.
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Chapter 1

Load document

You can send a fax, make copies, and scan from the ADF (automatic document feeder) and from the scanner glass.

Using the automatic document feeder (ADF)

The ADF can hold up to 35 pages and feeds each sheet individually. Use standard 80 g/m before putting them in the ADF.
2
paper and always fan the pages
CAUTION
DO NOT use paper that is curled,
wrinkled, folded, ripped, stapled, paper-clipped, pasted or taped.
DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or
fabric.
Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of
2
your documents.
Unfold the ADF document output
3
support flap.
Make sure documents written with ink are
completely dry.
Documents to be faxed must be from
147.3 to 215.9 mm wide and 147.3 to 356 mm long.
Fan the pages well. Make sure you put
1
the documents face up, top edge first in the ADF until you feel them touch the feed roller.
CAUTION
DO NOT pull on the document while it
is feeding.
Thick documents left on the scanner
glass may cause the ADF to jam.
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Using the scanner glass

Close the document cover.
3
Introduction
You can use the scanner glass to fax, copy or scan pages of a book or one page at a time.
s
Document 297 mm long.
can be up to 215.9 mm wide and
Note
To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be empty.
Lift the document cover.
1
Using the document guidelines on the
2
left, centre the document face down on the scanner glass.
Place documents Face Down on the scanner glass.
CAUTION
If the document is a book or is thick, do not slam the cover or press on it.
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Chapter 1

About paper

Recommended paper

To get the best print quality, we suggest using the following paper.
Paper Type Item
Plain paper Xerox Premier 80 g/m
Xerox Business 80 g/m M-real DATACOPY 80 g/m
IGEPA X-Press 80 g/m Recycled paper Xerox Recycled Supreme Transparency 3M CG 3300 Labels Avery laser label L7163
Use paper that is made for plain-paper
copying.
Use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m
Use neutral paper. Do not use acidic or
alkaline paper.
Use long-grain paper.
Use paper with a moisture content of
approximately 5%.
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Choosing acceptable paper

We recommend that you test paper (especially special sizes and types of paper) on the machine before purchasing large quantities.
For optimum printing, use a recommended type of paper, especially for plain paper and transparencies. For more information on paper specifications, call your nearest authorized sales representative or the place
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where you purchased your machine.
Use labels or transparencies that are
designed for use in laser printers.
If you are using special paper and the
machine has problems feeding from the paper tray, try again using the manual feed slot.
You can use recycled paper in this
machine.
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Introduction
CAUTION
Do not use the following types of paper or envelopes; they may cause a paper jam and
damage your machine.
Do not use:
• Inkjet paper;
• Coated paper, such as vinyl coated paper;
• Pre-printed or highly textured paper, or paper with an embossed letterhead;
• Label sheets that have had any labels removed;
• Paper that has been previously printed on;
• Paper that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked;
• Paper that is made with a short grain;
• Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped paper.
4 mm or longer
4 mm or longer
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Do not use:
• Envelopes that have a baggy construction;
• Envelopes that are self-adhesive;
• Envelopes that are embossed (have raised writing on them);
• Envelopes that have clasps on them;
• Envelopes that are not sharply creased;
• Envelopes that are pre-printed on the inside.
Paper capacity of the paper trays
Paper size Paper types No. of sheets
Paper Tray A4, Letter, Executive, A5, A6,
B5 and B6
Manual feed slot Width: 69.9 - 215.9 mm
Length: 116 - 406.4 mm
Plain paper, Recycled paper up to 250
Transparency up to 10 Plain paper, Recycled paper,
Bond paper, Envelope, Labels and Transparency
(80 g/m
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Chapter 1

How to load paper

Put paper in the paper tray.
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To load paper or other media in the paper tray
Pull the paper tray completely out of the
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machine.
While pressing the paper guide release
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lever, slide the adjusters to fit the paper size. Check that the guides are firmly in the slots.
Maximum paper mark
Put the paper tray firmly back in the
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machine and unfold the output paper tray support flap before you use the machine.
Output Paper Tray Support Flap
Fan the stack of paper well to avoid
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paper jams and mis-feeds.
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Note
When you put paper in the paper tray, please remember the following:
Check that the paper is flat in the tray and
below the maximum paper mark, and that the paper guides are touching the sides of the paper stack.
The side to be printed on must be face
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Introduction
To load paper or other media in the manual feed slot
You can load envelopes and special print media one at a time into this slot. Use the manual feed slot to print or copy on labels, envelopes or thicker paper.
1 Slide the paper guides to fit the paper
size.
Using both hands put one sheet of paper
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in the manual feed slot until you feel the front edge of the paper touch the paper feed roller. Let go of the paper when you feel the machine feed the paper in a short distance.
Note
When you put paper in the manual feed slot, please remember the following:
The side to be printed on must be face up.
Put the leading edge (top of the paper) in
first and push it gently into the slot.
Make sure that the paper is straight and in
the proper position on the manual feed slot. If it is not, the paper may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam.
Do not put more than one sheet or
envelope in the manual feed slot at a time or you may cause the machine to jam.
You can remove smaller sizes of printed
paper from the output paper tray more easily if you lift the scanner cover using both hands as shown in the illustration.
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You can still use the machine when the scanner cover is raised. You can return the scanner cover to its home position by pushing it down with both hands.
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Chapter 1

About fax machines

Custom features

Do you have BT’s Call Minder on the phone line?
If you have Call Minder on the phone line where you will install your new machine,
there is a strong possibility that Call Minder and the machine may conflict with each other while receiving incoming calls.
Why should there be problems?
Since both the machine and Call Minder will pick up the call, after the number of rings you have set, each of them has the ability to keep the other from receiving calls.
For example, if Call Minder is set to answer after two rings and your machine is set to answer after four, Call Minder will stop your machine from receiving faxes.
If you set Call Minder and the Brother machine to answer after the same number of rings, there is no way of knowing which one will answer first. It is important to remember that neither Call Minder nor the machine can pass the call back to the other after the call has been answered.
How can you avoid possible problems?
A very good way to avoid problems like the one mentioned, is to get a second phone number on your present phone line.
Many people with Call Minder choose an alternative service, which is called “BT Call Sign”, and they are very satisfied with it. (See BT Call Sign on page A-1.)
Another way to avoid possible problems is to replace Call Minder with an answering machine. Your Brother machine is designed to work with an answering machine or TAD (telephone answering device).

Fax tones and handshake

When someone is sending a fax, the fax machine sends fax calling tones (CNG tones). These are quiet, intermittent beeps every 4-seconds. You’ll hear them after you dial and press Start and they will continue for about 60 seconds after dialling. During that time, the sending machine must begin the “handshake” or connection with the receiving machine.
Each time you use automatic procedures to send a fax, you are sending CNG tones over the phone line. You will soon learn to listen for these quiet beeps each time you answer a phone on your fax line, so you will know if you are receiving a fax message.
The receiving fax responds with fax receiving tones, which are loud, chirping sounds. A receiving fax chirps for about 40 seconds over the phone line, and the LCD shows
Receiving.
If your machine is set to the Fax Only mode, it will answer every call automatically with fax receiving tones. If the other person hangs up, your machine will continue to send the “chirps” for about 40 seconds, and the LCD continues to show receiving, press Stop/Exit.
The fax ‘handshake’ is the time in which the sending machine’s CNG tones and the receiving machine’s “chirps” overlap. This must be for at least 2 to 4 seconds, so both machines can understand how each is sending and receiving the fax. The handshake cannot begin until the call is answered, and the CNG tones only last for about 60 seconds after the number is dialled. So it is important for the receiving machine to answer the call in as few rings as possible.
Receiving. To cancel
(See Connecting an external telephone answering device (TAD) on page A-4.)
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ECM (Error Correction Mode)

Introduction
The Error Correction Mode (ECM) is a way for the machine to check a fax transmission while it is in progress. If the machine detects errors during fax transmission, it resends the pages of the fax that had an error. ECM transmissions are only possible between fax machines that both have this feature. If they do, you may send and receive fax messages that are continuously being checked by the machine.
If this feature stops working, delete your faxes from the memory.
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Getting started

Initial setup

Setting the Date and Time

When the machine is not in use it will display the date and time. If you set up the Station ID the date and time displayed by your machine will be printed on every fax you send. If there is a power failure, you may have to reset the date and time. No other settings will be affected.
Enter the time in 24-Hour format.
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Press Menu/Set. (For example, enter 15:25 for 3:25 P.M.)
Press Stop/Exit.
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The LCD now shows the date and time whenever the machine is idle in Fax mode.
When the machine is in Sleep mode, the LCD shows page 2-7.)
Sleep. (See Sleep Time on
Note
Your machine can store the date and time up to 2 hours (for MFC-7420) or 4 days (for MFC-7820N) if there is a power failure.
Press Menu/Set, 0, 2.
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Initial Setup
2.Date/Time
Enter the last two digits of the year.
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Press Menu/Set.
Enter two digits for the month.
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Press Menu/Set. (For example, enter 09 for September,
or 10 for October.)
Enter two digits for the day.
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Press Menu/Set. (For example, enter 06 for 6th.)

Setting Tone and Pulse dialling mode

Press Menu/Set, 0, 4.
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Initial Setup
4.Tone/Pulse
Press or to select Pulse (or Tone).
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Press Menu/Set.
Press Stop/Exit.
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