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reference:
Model Number: MFC-7340, MFC-7450 and MFC-7840N
(Circle your model number)
Serial Number:
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Date of Purchase:
Place of Purchase:
1
The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain
this User’s Guide with your sales receipt as a
permanent record of your purchase, in the event of
theft, fire or warranty service.
Approval Information and Compilation and
Publication Notice
THIS EQUIPMENT IS DESIGNED TO WORK WITH A TWO WIRE ANALOGUE PSTN LINE
FITTED WITH THE APPROPRIATE CONNECTOR.
APPROVAL INFORMATION
Brother advises that this product may not function correctly in a country other than where it was
originally purchased, and does not offer any warranty in the event that this product is used on
public telecommunication lines in other countries.
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Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published,
covering the latest product descriptions and specifications.
The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without
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relating to the publication.
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Table of Contents
Section IGeneral
1General information2
Using the documentation.......................................................................................2
Symbols and conventions used in the documentation ....................................2
Accessing the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide
General information2
Loading paper and documents9
General setup20
Security features24
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General information1
Using the
documentation
Thank you for buying a Brother machine!
Reading the documentation will help you
make the most of your machine.
Symbols and conventions
used in the documentation1
The following symbols and conventions are
used throughout the documentation.
BoldBold style identifies keys on the
machine control panel or
computer screen.
ItalicsItalicized style emphasizes an
important point or refers you to
a related topic.
Courier
New
Courier New font identifies the
messages shown on the LCD
of the machine.
Warnings tell you what to do to
prevent possible personal injury.
Cautions specify procedures you
must follow or avoid to prevent
possible damage to the machine or
other objects.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a
possible electrical shock.
Hot Surface icons warn you not to
touch machine parts that are hot.
Incorrect setup icons alert you to
devices and operations that are not
compatible with the machine.
Note icons give useful tips.
Accessing the Software
1
User’s Guide and
Network User’s Guide
(MFC-7840N only)
This User’s Guide does not contain all the
information about the machine such as how
to use the advanced features of Fax, Printer,
Scanner, PC Fax and Network (MFC-7840N
only). When you are ready to learn detailed
information about these operations, read the
Software User’s Guide and Network User’s
Guide (MFC-7840N only).
Viewing documentation1
Viewing documentation (Windows®) 1
To view the documentation, from the Start
menu, point to Brother, MFC-XXXX (where
XXXX is your model name) from the program
group, and then click User’s Guides in HTML format.
If you have not installed the software, you can
find the documentation by following the
instructions below:
a Turn on your PC.
Insert the Brother CD-ROM labelled
Windows
b If the language selection screen
appears, click your language.
®
into your CD-ROM drive.
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c If the model name screen appears, click
your model name.The CD-ROM main
menu will appear.
If this window does not appear, use
®
Windows
start.exe program from the root directory
of the Brother CD-ROM.
Explorer to find and run the
d Click Documentation.
e Click the documentation you want to
read:
HTML documents (3 manuals):
User’s Guide for stand-alone
operations, Software User’s Guide
and Network User’s Guide (MFC7840N only) in HTML format.
This format is recommended for
viewing on your computer.
How to find scanning instructions1
There are several ways you can scan
documents. You can find the instructions as
follows:
Software User's Guide:1
Scanning a document using the TWAIN
driver in Chapter 2
Scanning a document using the WIA
driver (For Windows
only) in Chapter 2
Using ControlCenter3 in Chapter 3
Network Scanning in Chapter 4 (MFC-
7840N only)
®
XP/Windows Vista®
Presto!® PageManager® User's Guide:1
The complete Presto!® PageManager®
User’s Guide can be viewed from the Help
selection in the Presto!
application.
®
PageManager®
1
PDF documents (4 manuals):
User’s Guide for stand-alone
operations, Software User’s Guide, Network User’s Guide (MFC7840N only) and Quick Setup Guide.
This format is recommended for
printing the manuals. Click to go to
the Brother Solutions Center, where
you can view or download the PDF
documents. (Internet access and
PDF Reader software are required.)
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Viewing documentation (Macintosh®) 1
a Turn on your Macintosh
Insert the Brother CD-ROM labelled
Macintosh
b The following window will appear.
®
into your CD-ROM drive.
®
.
c Double-click the Documentation icon.
d If the language selection screen
appears, double-click your language.
e Double-click the top page file to view the
User’s Guide, Software User’s Guide
and Network User’s Guide (MFC7840N only) in HTML format.
Note
The documents are also available in PDF
format (4 manuals):
User’s Guide for stand-alone operations,
Software User’s Guide, Network User’s
Guide (MFC-7840N only) and Quick
Setup Guide.
The PDF format is recommended for
printing the manuals.
Double-click Brother Solutions Center
icon to go to the Brother Solutions Center,
where you can view or download the PDF
documents. (Internet access and PDF
Reader software are required.)
There are several ways you can scan
documents. You can find the instructions as
follows:
Software User's Guide:1
Scanning in Chapter 9
Using ControlCenter2 in Chapter 10
Network Scanning in Chapter 11 (MFC-
7840N only)
Presto!® PageManager® User's Guide:1
The complete Presto!® PageManager®
User’s Guide can be viewed from the Help
selection in the Presto!
application.
®
PageManager®
General information
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Chapter 1
Control panel overview1
MFC-7340 and MFC-7450 have the same keys.
MFC-7840N
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General information
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Chapter 1
1 Fax and telephone keys:
Hook
Press before dialing if you want to make sure a
fax machine will answer, and then press Start.
Also, press this key after you pick up the
handset of an external telephone during the
F/T ring (fast double-rings).
Resolution
Sets the resolution when sending a fax.
Redial/Pause
Redials the last number called. It also inserts a
pause when programming quick dial numbers
or when dialling a number manually.
2 One Touch keys
These 4 keys give you instant access to 8
previously stored numbers.
Shift
Lets you access One Touch numbers 5 to 8
when held down.
3LCD
Displays messages to help you set up and use
your machine.
4 Menu keys:
Menu
Lets you access the Menu to program your
settings in this machine.
Clear/Back
Deletes entered data or lets you cancel the
current setting.
OK
Lets you store your settings in the machine.
Volume keys
d or c
Press to scroll backwards or forwards through
menu selections. Press to change the volume
when in fax or standby mode.
a or b
Press to scroll through the menus and options.
bSearch/Speed Dial
Lets you look up numbers that are stored in the
dialling memory. It also lets you dial stored
numbers by pressing a three-digit number.
Reports
Print the Transmission Verification Report,
Help List, Tel Index List, Fax Journal,
User Settings and Network Configuration*
(* MFC-7840N only).
5Dialpad
Use these keys to dial telephone and fax
numbers and as a keyboard for entering
information into the machine.
The # key temporarily switches the dialling mode
from Pulse to Tone during a telephone call.
6Stop/Exit
Stops an operation or exits from a menu.
7Start
Lets you start sending faxes, making copies or
scanning.
8 Mode keys:
Fax
Puts the machine in Fax mode.
Scan
Puts the machine in Scan mode. (For details
about scanning, see the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)
Copy
Puts the machine in Copy mode.
9 Print keys:
Secure (MFC-7840N only)
You can print data saved in memory when you
enter your four-digit password. (For details
about using the Secure key, see the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)
(MFC-7840N only) When using Secure
Function Lock, you can switch restricted users
by holding down Shift as you press the Secure
key. (See Secure Function Lock (MFC-7840N only) on page 27.)
Job Cancel
Cancels a programmed print job and clears it
from the machine’s memory.
To cancel multiple print jobs, hold down this
key until the LCD shows
Job Cancel (All).
10 Copy keys:
Options
You can quickly and easily choose temporary
settings for copying.
Enlarge/Reduce
Reduces or enlarges copies.
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Loading paper and documents2
Loading paper and
print media
The machine can feed paper from the
standard paper tray or manual feed slot.
When you put paper into the paper tray, note
the following:
If your application software supports
paper size selection on the print menu,
you can select it through the software. If
your application software does not
support it, you can set the paper size in
the printer driver or by using the control
panel buttons.
Before using paper that has holes in it,
such as organizer sheets, you must ‘fan’
the stack to avoid paper jams and
misfeeds.
Loading paper in the paper
tray2
2
Printing on plain paper, recycled
paper or transparencies from the
paper tray
a Pull the paper tray completely out of the
machine.
b While pressing the green paper guide
release lever, slide the paper guides to
fit the paper size. Make sure that the
guides are firmly in the slots.
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2
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c Put paper in the tray, and make sure that
the paper is below the maximum paper
mark (1). The side to be printed on must
be face down.
1
CAUTION
To prevent damage to your machine
caused by paper misfeeding, make sure the
paper guides touch the sides of the paper.
d Put the paper tray firmly back in the
machine. Make sure that it is completely
inserted into the machine.
Loading paper in the manual
feed slot2
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.
Printing on plain paper, recycled
paper or transparencies from the
manual feed slot
Note
The machine automatically turns on the
Manual Feed mode when you put paper in
the manual feed slot.
a Lift up the support flap (1) to prevent
paper from sliding off the face-down
output tray, or remove each page as
soon as it comes out of the machine.
2
e Fold out the support flap (1) to prevent
paper from sliding off the face-down
output tray.
1
10
1
b Open the manual feed slot cover.
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c Using both hands, slide the manual feed
slot paper guides to the width of the
paper that you are going to use.
d Using both hands, put one sheet of
paper or one transparency in the
manual feed slot until the front edge
touches the paper feed roller. When you
feel the machine pull in the paper, let go.
Printing on thick paper, bond paper,
labels and envelopes
When the back output tray is pulled down, the
machine has a straight paper path from the
manual feed slot through to the back of the
machine. Use this paper feed and output
method when you want to print on thick
paper, labels or envelopes.
Note
• Remove each printed sheet or envelope
immediately to prevent a paper jam.
• The machine automatically turns on the
Manual Feed mode when you put paper in
the manual feed slot.
a Open the back cover (back output tray).
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2
b Open the manual feed slot cover.
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c Using both hands, slide the manual feed
slot paper guides to the width of the
paper that you are going to use.
d Using both hands, put one sheet of
paper or one envelope in the manual
feed slot until the front edge of the paper
or envelope touches the paper feed
roller. When you feel the machine pull in
the paper, let go.
Note
• Put the paper into the manual feed slot
with the side to be printed face up.
• Make sure that the paper or print media
(see Acceptable paper and other print media on page 14.) is straight and in the
correct position on the manual feed slot. If
it is not, the paper or the transparency
may not be fed properly, resulting in a
skewed printout or a paper jam.
• Do not put more than one sheet of paper
in the manual feed slot at any one time, as
it may cause a jam.
• If you put any print media in the manual
feed slot before the machine is in the
Ready state, the print media may be
ejected without being printed on.
• To easily remove a small printout from the
output tray, lift up the scanner cover by
using both hands as shown in the
illustration.
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• You can still use the machine while the
scanner cover is up. To close the scanner
cover, push it down with both hands.
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Loading paper and documents
Unprintable area2
Unprintable area for faxes and copies2
The printable area of your machine begins at approximately 3 mm from the top and bottom and
2 mm from both sides of the paper.
2
2
1
13mm
22mm
Note
(For copies) The unprintable area shown
above is for a single copy or a 1 in 1 copy
using A4 size paper. The unprintable area
changes with the paper size.
1
Unprintable area when printing from a computer2
When using the printer driver the printable area is smaller than the paper size, as shown below.
Portrait
2
2
1
Landscape
1
2
2
2
1
1
Windows® printer driver and
®
Macintosh
printer driver
BRScript Driver for Windows
and Macintosh®
(MFC-7450 and MFC-7840N only)
Portrait14.23 mm4.23 mm
26.01 mm4.23 mm
Landscape14.23 mm4.23 mm
25 mm4.23 mm
Note
The unprintable area shown above is for A4 size paper. The unprintable area changes with the
paper size.
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Acceptable paper and
other print media
Print quality may vary according to the type of
paper you are using.
You can use the following types of print
media: plain paper, bond paper, recycled
paper, transparencies, labels or envelopes.
For best results, follow the steps below:
Use paper made for plain paper copying.
Use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m
Use labels and transparencies which are
designed for use in laser machines.
Do not put different types of paper in the
paper tray at the same time because it
may cause paper jams or misfeeds.
For correct printing, you must choose the
same paper size from your software
application as the paper in the tray.
Avoid touching the printed surface of the
paper immediately after printing.
When you use transparencies remove
each sheet immediately to prevent
smudging or paper jams.
Use long grain paper with a neutral Ph
value, and a moisture content of approx
5%.
2
.
Recommended paper and
print media2
2
To get the best print quality, we suggest using
the following paper.
Paper Type Item
Plain Paper
APP Blue Flagship 70 g/m
APP Gold Flagship 80 g/m
Advanced Agro Double A 80 g/m
Type and size of paper2
The machine loads paper from the installed
standard paper tray or manual feed slot.
Standard paper tray2
Since the standard paper tray is a universal
type, you can use any of the paper sizes (one
paper type and size at a time) listed in the
table in Paper capacity of the paper trays
on page 15. The standard paper tray can
hold up to 250 sheets of Letter/A4 size paper
(80 g/m
maximum paper mark on the sliding paper
width guide.
Manual Feed Slot2
The manual feed slot can hold a sheet with a
size of 76.2 to 220 mm wide and 116 to
406.4 mm long. You can use the manual feed
slot if you are using special paper, envelopes
or labels.
2
). Paper can be loaded up to the
2
2
2
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Paper capacity of the paper trays2
Paper sizePaper typesNo. of sheets
Paper TrayA4, Letter, Executive,
A5, A6, B5, B6
Manual Feed SlotWidth: 76.2 to 220 mm
Length: 116 to 406.4 mm
Plain paper and recycled
paper
Transparencyup to 10
Plain paper, recycled
paper, bond paper,
envelopes, labels and
transparencies
up to 250
(80 g/m
1
2
)
Recommended paper specifications2
The following paper specifications are suitable for this machine.
2
Basis weight
Thickness80-110 µm
RoughnessHigher than 20 sec.
Stiffness
Grain directionLong grain
Volume resistivity
Surface resistivity
FillerCaCO
Ash contentBelow 23 wt%
BrightnessHigher than 80 %
OpacityHigher than 85 %
75-90 g/m
90-150 cm
10e
10e
2
3
/100
9
-10e11 ohm
9
-10e12 ohm-cm
(Neutral)
3
Handling and using special
paper2
The machine is designed to work well with
most types of xerographic and bond paper.
However, some paper variables may have an
effect on print quality or handling reliability.
Always test samples of paper before
purchasing to ensure desirable performance.
Store paper in its original packaging and keep
it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from
moisture, direct sunlight and heat.
Some important guidelines when selecting
paper are:
Do not use inkjet paper because it may
cause a paper jam or damage your
machine.
Preprinted paper must use ink that can
withstand the temperature of the
machine's fusing process (200 degrees
centigrade).
If you use bond paper, paper having a
rough surface or paper that is wrinkled or
creased, the paper may exhibit degraded
performance.
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Types of paper to avoid2
Some types of paper may not perform well
or may cause damage to your machine.
DO NOT use paper:
CAUTION
• that is highly textured
• that is extremely smooth or shiny
• that is curled or warped
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1
12mm
• that is coated or has a chemical finish
• that is damaged, creased or folded
• that exceeds the recommended weight
specification in this guide
• with tabs and staples
• with letterheads using low temperature
dyes or thermography
• that is multipart or carbonless
• that is designed for inkjet printing
Envelopes2
Most envelopes will be suitable for your
machine. However, some envelopes may
have feed and print-quality problems
because of the way they have been made. A
suitable envelope should have edges with
straight, well-creased folds and the leading
edge should not be thicker than two sheets of
paper. The envelope should lie flat and not be
of baggy or flimsy construction. You should
buy quality envelopes from a supplier who
understands that you will be using the
envelopes in a laser machine.
Envelopes can be fed from the manual feed
slot one at a time. We recommend that you
print a test envelope to make sure the print
results are what you want before you print or
purchase a large quantity of envelopes.
Check the following:
Envelopes should have a lengthwise
sealing flap.
The sealing flaps should be folded crisply
and correctly (irregularly cut or folded
envelopes may cause paper jams).
Envelopes should consist of two layers of
paper in the area circled in figure below.
If you use any of the types of paper listed
above, they may damage your machine.
This damage is not covered under any
Brother warranty or service agreement.
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1 Feeding direction
1
Envelope joints that are sealed by the
manufacturer should be secure.
We recommend that you do not print
within 15 mm of the edges of envelopes.
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Types of envelopes to avoid2
DO NOT use envelopes:
CAUTION
• that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or an
unusual shape
• that are extremely shiny or textured
• with clasps, staples, snaps or tie strings
• with self-adhesive closures
• that are of a baggy construction
• that are not sharply creased
• that are embossed (have raised writing
on them)
• that were previously printed by a laser
machine
• that are pre-printed on the inside
• that cannot be arranged neatly when
stacked
• that are made of paper that weighs more
than the paper weight specifications for
the machine
• with edges that are not straight or
consistently square
• with windows, holes, cut-outs or
perforations
• with glue on surface as shown in figure
below
• with sealing flaps that have not been
folded at purchase
• with sealing flaps as shown in figure
below
2
• with each side folded as shown in figure
below
If you use any of the types of envelopes
listed above, they may damage your
machine. This damage is not covered
under any Brother warranty or service
agreement.
Occasionally you may experience paper
feed problems caused by the thickness,
size and flap shape of the envelopes you
are using.
• with double flaps as shown in figure
below
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Labels2
The machine will print on most types of labels
designed for use with a laser machine. Labels
should have an adhesive that is acrylic-based
since this material is more stable at the high
temperatures in the fuser unit. Adhesives
should not come in contact with any part of
the machine, because the label stock may
stick to the drum unit or rollers and cause
jams and print quality problems. No adhesive
should be exposed between the labels.
Labels should be arranged so that they cover
the entire length and width of the sheet. Using
labels with spaces may result in labels
peeling off and causing serious jams or print
problems.
All labels used in this machine must be able
to withstand a temperature of 392 degrees
Fahrenheit (200 degrees centigrade) for a
period of 0.1 seconds.
Label sheets should not exceed the paper
weight specifications described in this User’s
Guide. Labels exceeding this specification
may not feed or print properly and may cause
damage to your machine.
Labels can be fed from the manual feed slot
only.
Types of labels to avoid2
Do not use labels that are damaged, curled,
wrinkled or an unusual shape.
DO NOT feed part used label sheets. The
exposed carrier sheet will damage your
machine.
CAUTION
Loading documents2
Using the automatic
document feeder (ADF)2
The ADF can hold up to 35 pages and feeds
each sheet individually. Use standard
80 g/m
before putting them in the ADF.
Recommended environment2
2
paper and always fan the pages
Temperature: 20 to 30° C
Humidity: 50% - 70%
Paper: APP Blue Flagship 70 g/m
2
Flagship 80 g/m
2
80 g/m
CAUTION
or Advanced Agro Double A
2
, APP Gold
DO NOT leave thick documents on the
scanner glass. If you do this, the ADF may
jam.
DO NOT use paper that is curled, wrinkled,
folded, ripped, stapled, paper-clipped,
pasted or taped.
DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or
fabric.
To avoid damaging your machine while
using the ADF, DO NOT pull on the
document while it is feeding.
To scan non-standard documents see
Using the scanner glass on page 19.
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Loading paper and documents
Make sure documents written with ink are
completely dry.
Documents to be faxed must be from 148
to 215.9 mm wide and from 148 to
355.6 mm long, and of a standard weight
(80 g/m
2
).
a Unfold the ADF document output
support flap (1) and the ADF support
flap (2).
2
1
b Fan the pages well.
Using the scanner glass2
You can use the scanner glass to fax, copy or
scan pages of a book or one page at a time.
Documents can be up to 215.9 mm wide and
297 mm long.
Note
To use the scanner glass, the ADF must
be empty.
a Lift the document cover.
b Using the document guidelines on the
left, centre the document face down on
the scanner glass.
2
c Place your document, face up top edge
first, in the ADF until you feel it touch the
feed roller.
d Adjust the paper guides (1) to fit the
width of your document.
1
c Close the document cover.
If the document is a book or is thick do not
slam the cover or press on it.
CAUTION
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General setup3
Mode timer3
The machine has three mode keys on the
control panel: Fax, Scan, and Copy.
You can set how much time the machine
takes after the last Copy or Scan operation to
return to Fax mode. If you choose Off, the
machine will stay in the mode you used last.
(MFC-7840N only) Also, this setting sets the
time the machine will change from individual
user to public user when using Secure
Function Lock. (See Switching Users
on page 29.)
a Press Menu, 1, 1.
b Press a or b to choose 0 Sec,
30 Secs, 1 Min, 2 Mins, 5 Mins or
Off.
Press OK.
Paper size3
You can use seven sizes of paper for printing
copies: A4, Letter, Executive, A5, A6, B5 and
B6 and two sizes for printing faxes: A4 or
Letter.
When you change the size of paper in the
tray, you will also need to change the setting
for paper size at the same time so your
machine can fit the document or an incoming
fax on the page.
a Press Menu, 1, 3.
b Press a or b to choose A4, Letter,
Executive, A5, A6, B5 and B6.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Note
If you chose Transparency as the paper
type (Menu, 1, 2) you will only be able to
choose Letter or A4 size paper in Step
b.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Paper settings3
Paper type3
Set up the machine for the type of paper you
are using. This will give you the best print
quality.
a Press Menu, 1, 2.
b Press a or b to choose Plain,
Plain(Thick), Thick, Thicker,
Transparency or Recycled Paper.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
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Volume settings3
Ring volume3
You can choose a ring volume level from a
range of settings, from High to Off.
While in Fax mode press or to adjust
the volume level. The LCD will show the
current setting, and each key press will
change the volume to the next level. The
machine will keep the new setting until you
change it.
You can also change the ring volume through
the menu:
a Press Menu, 1, 4, 1.
b Press a or b to choose Off, Low, Med or
High.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
b Press a or b to choose Off, Low, Med or
High.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
You can also adjust the speaker volume with
the control panel keys.
a Press (Fax).
b Press Hook.
c Press or .
This setting will stay until you change it
again.
d Press Hook.
Ecology features3
Toner Save3
3
Beeper volume3
When the beeper is on, the machine will beep
when you press a key, or make a mistake, or
after you send or receive a fax. You can
choose a range of volume levels, from High
to Off.
a Press Menu, 1, 4, 2.
b Press a or b to choose Off, Low, Med or
High.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Speaker volume3
You can choose a range of speaker volume
levels, from High to Off.
a Press Menu, 1, 4, 3.
You can save toner using this feature. When
you set Toner Save to On, print appears
lighter. The default setting is Off.
a Press Menu, 1, 5, 1.
b Press a or b to choose On or Off.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Note
We do not recommend Toner Save for
printing Photo or Greyscale images.
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Sleep time3
Setting the sleep time reduces power
consumption by turning off the fuser while the
machine is idle.
You can choose how long the machine must
be idle (from 00 to 99 minutes) before it goes
into sleep mode. When the machine receives
a fax, computer data, or makes a copy, the
timer will be reset. The default setting is 05
minutes.
While the machine is in sleep mode the LCD
will display Sleep. When printing or copying
in sleep mode, there will be a short delay
while the fuser warms up.
a Press Menu1, 5, 2.
b Enter the length of time the machine is
idle before entering sleep mode (00 to
99). Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Note
To turn off sleep mode, press Start and
Options at the same time in b. Press a or b to choose Off. Press OK.
LCD contrast3
You can change the contrast to make the
LCD look lighter or darker.
a Press Menu, 1, 6.
b Press a to make the LCD darker. Or,
press b to make the LCD lighter.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Setting the fax logic3
You can change the transmission process
when you send or receive the fax manually
with an external telephone.
Easy mode:
Call OutReceives Call
Documents in
the ADF
No documents
in the ADF or
Documents on
the scanner
glass
Advanced mode:
Documents in
the ADF
No
documents in
the ADF of
both
machines or
Documents
on the
scanner glass
a Press Menu, 2, 0, 2.
b Press a or b to choose
Advanced Mode or Easy Mode.
Press OK.
Send the faxes
by pressing
Start.
Send the faxes
by pressing
Start.
Call OutReceives Call
Send the faxes
by pressing
Start.
Press Start,
and then you
can choose:
1.Send
2.Receive
Ask the other
party to press
the Start or
Send key, and
then send the
faxes by
pressing Start.
Receive the
faxes by
pressing Start.
Ask the other
party to press
the Start or
Send key, and
then send the
faxes by
pressing Start.
Press Start,
and then you
can choose:
1.Send
2.Receive
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c Press Stop/Exit.
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Dial prefix3
The dial prefix setting will automatically dial a
predefined number before every fax number
you dial. For example: If your telephone
system requires a 9 to dial an outside number
use this setting to automatically dial 9 for
every fax you send.
Setting up the prefix number 3
a Press Menu, 0, 6.
b Enter the prefix number (up to 5 digits)
on the dial pad.
Press OK.
Note
You can use the numbers 0 to 9, #, l and
!. (Press Hook to display “!”.)
General setup
3
You cannot use ! with any other numbers
or characters.
If your telephone system requires a timed
break recall (hookflash), press Hook to
enter the break.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Changing the prefix number3
a Press Menu, 0, 6.
b Do one of the following:
To change the prefix number,
press 1.
To exit without making a change,
press 2 and go to 4.
c Enter a new prefix number using the dial
pad (up to 5 digits).
Press OK.
d Press Stop/Exit.
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Security features4
Security4
You can set up your machine with multiple
levels of security using Setting Lock and TX
Lock (MFC-7340 only), Memory Security
(MFC-7450 only) or Secure Function Lock
(MFC-7840N only). You will not be able to
continue to schedule Delayed Faxes or
Polling jobs. However, any pre-scheduled
Delayed Faxes will be sent even if you turn on
TX Lock, Memory Security or Secure
Function Lock, so they will not be lost.
TX Lock
(MFC-7340 only)4
TX Lock lets you prevent unauthorized
access to the machine.
While TX Lock is on, the following operations
are available:
Receiving faxes
Fax Forwarding
(if Fax Forwarding was already on)
Remote Retrieval
(if Fax Storage was already on)
PC Fax Receive
(if PC Fax Receive was already on)
While TX Lock is on, the following operations
are NOT available:
Sending faxes
Copying
PC printing
Scanning
Setting up the password4
Note
If you have already set the password, you
will not need to set it, again.
a Press Menu, 1, 7, 1.
b Enter a four-digit number for the
password using numbers 0-9.
Press OK.
c If you are entering the password for the
first time, the LCD will show Verify:.
d Re-enter the password.
Press OK.
e Press Stop/Exit.
Changing the TX Lock password4
a Press Menu, 1, 7, 1.
b
Press a or b to choose
Press
OK
.
Set Password
c Enter the registered four-digit password.
Press OK.
d Enter a four-digit number for the new
password.
Press OK.
e If the LCD shows Verify:, re-enter the
new password.
Press OK.
f Press Stop/Exit.
.
Note
• To print the faxes in memory, turn off TX
Lock.
• If you forget the TX Lock password,
please call your Brother dealer for service.
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Security features
Turning the TX Lock on/off4
If you enter the wrong password when
following the instructions below, the LCD
shows Wrong Password. Re-enter the
correct password.
Turning TX Lock on4
a Press Menu, 1, 7, 1.
b
Press a or b to choose
Press
OK
.
Set TX Lock
.
c Enter the registered 4-digit password.
Press OK.
The machine goes offline and the LCD
shows TX Lock Mode.
Turning TX Lock off4
a Press Menu.
b Enter the registered 4-digit password.
Press OK.
TX lock is automatically turned off.
Memory Security
(MFC-7450 only)4
Memroy Security lets you prevent
unauthorized access to the machine.
While Memory Security is on, the following
operations are available:
Receiving faxes into memory (limited by
memory capacity)
Fax Forwarding (if Fax Forwarding was
already on)
Remote Retrieval (if Fax Storage was
already on)
While Memory Security is on, the following
operations are NOT available:
Printing received faxes
Sending faxes
Copying
PC printing
Scanning
PC Fax Receive
4
Note
If you enter the wrong password, the LCD
shows Wrong Password and stays
offline. The machine will stay in TX Lock
mode until the registered password is
entered.
Note
• To print the faxes in memory, turn off
Memory Security.
• You must turn off PC Fax Receive before
you can turn on Memroy Security.
(See Turning off remote fax options
on page 59.)
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Setting up the password4
Note
• If you have already set the password, you
will not need to set it, again.
• If you forget the Memory Security
password, please call your Brother dealer.
a Press Menu, 1, 7, 1.
b Enter a four-digit number for the
password using numbers 0-9.
Press OK.
c Re-enter your password when the LCD
shows Verify:.
Press OK.
d Press Stop/Exit.
Changing your memory security
password
a Press Menu, 1, 7, 1.
Turning memory security on/off4
If you enter the wrong password when
following the instructions below, the LCD will
show Wrong Password. Re-enter the
correct password.
Turning memory security on4
a Press Menu, 1, 7, 1.
b
Press a or b to choose
Press
OK
.
Set Security
c Enter the registered four-digit password.
Press OK.
The machine goes offline and the LCD
shows Secure Mode.
Note
If there is a power failure the data will stay
in memory for up to 4 days.
4
Turning memory security off4
.
b
Press a or b to choose
Press
OK
.
Set Password
c Enter the registered four-digit password.
Press OK.
d Enter a four-digit number for the new
password.
Press OK.
e If the LCD shows Verify:, re-enter the
new password.
Press OK.
f Press Stop/Exit.
.
a Press Menu.
b Enter the registered four-digit password.
Press OK.
Memory Security is automatically turned
off and the LCD shows the date and
time.
Note
If you enter the wrong password, the LCD
shows Wrong Password and stays
offline. The machine will stay in Secure
Mode until the registered password is
entered.
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Security features
Secure Function Lock
(MFC-7840N only)4
Secure Function Lock lets you restrict Public
access to certain machine functions (Fax Tx,
Fax Rx, Copy, Scan and Print
This feature also prevents users from
changing the Default settings of the machine
by limiting access to the Menu settings.
Disabling at least one function is required to
turn on Secure Function Lock for the Public
user.
Before using the security features you must
first enter an administrator password.
Access to restricted operations can be
enabled by creating a restricted user.
Restricted users must enter a user password
to use the machine.
Make a careful note of your password. If you
forget it, please call your Brother dealer for
service.
1
Print includes PC-Fax Send as well as all print jobs.
Note
• You can set up to 10 individual users and
one Public user.
• When you set up a Public user, you can
restrict one or more of the machine’s
functions to all users who do not have a
password.
• Only administrators can set limitations
and make changes for each user.
• When Print is disabled, PC print jobs will
be lost without notification.
• When Secure Function Lock is on, you
can only use 1.Contrast, 6. Polled TX or 7.Coverpg Setup in
the Fax menu.
If Fax Tx is disabled, you cannot use any
function in the Fax menu.
• Polling Receive is enabled only when the
both Fax Tx and Fax Rx are enabled.
1
).
Setting the password for the
administrator
The password you set in these steps is for the
administrator. This password is used to set
up users and to turn Secure Function Lock on
or off. (See Setting up restricted users
on page 28 and Turning Secure Function Lock on on page 29.)
a Press Menu, 1, 7, 1.
b Enter a four-digit number for the
password using numbers 0-9.
Press OK.
c Re-enter the password when the LCD
shows Verify:.
Press OK.
d Press Stop/Exit.
Changing the password for the
administrator
a Press Menu, 1, 7, 1.
b Press a or b to choose Set Password.
Press OK.
c Enter the registered four-digit password.
Press OK.
d Enter a four-digit number for the new
password.
Press OK.
e If the LCD shows Verify:, re-enter the
new password.
Press OK.
f Press Stop/Exit.
4
4
4
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Setting up the Public user4
You can set up the Public user. Public users
do not need to enter a password.
Note
You must disable at least one function to
turn on Secure Function Lock for Public
user.
a Press Menu, 1, 7, 1.
b Press a or b to choose Setup User.
Press OK.
c Enter the administrator password.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose Public.
Press OK.
e Press a or b to choose Enable or
Disable for Fax Tx. Press OK.
After you have set Fax Tx, repeat this
step for Fax Rx, Copy, Scan and
PCprint.
Press OK.
Note
You can set PCprint for only the Public
user. If you disable PCprint for Public
users it will also disable PCprint for all
restricted users.
f Press Stop/Exit.
Setting up restricted users4
You can set up users with restrictions and a
password.
a Press Menu, 1, 7, 1.
b Press a or b to choose Setup User.
Press OK.
c Enter the administrator password.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose User01.
Press OK.
e Use the numeric keys to enter the user
name. (See Entering text on page 143.)
Press OK.
f Enter a four-digit password for the user.
Press OK.
g Press a or b to choose Enable or
Disable for Fax Tx.
Press OK.
After you have set Fax Tx, repeat this
step for Fax Rx, Copy and Scan.
Press OK.
h Repeat d to g for entering each
additional user and password.
i Press Stop/Exit.
Note
You cannot use the same password as
another user’s password.
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Security features
Turning Secure Function Lock on/off 4
If you enter the wrong password when
following the instructions below, the LCD will
show Wrong Password. Re-enter the
correct password.
Turning Secure Function Lock on4
a Press Menu, 1, 7, 1.
b Press a or b to choose Lock OffiOn.
Press OK.
c Enter your four-digit administrator
password.
Press OK.
Turning Secure Function Lock off 4
a Press Menu, 1, 7, 1.
b Press a or b to choose Lock OniOff.
Press OK.
c Enter your four-digit administrator
password.
Press OK.
Switching Users4
This setting allows a restricted user to log on
the machine when Secure Function Lock is
turned on.
Note
After a restricted user has finished using
the machine, it will return to the Public
setting within the same time as the Mode
Timer setting (Menu, 1,1). (See Mode timer on page 20. Also, you can exit from
an individual user by pressing the lighted
Mode key.)
a Hold down Shift as you press Secure.
Change User
PIN:XXXX
b Enter your four-digit password.
Press OK.
When Copy mode is disabled:
a Press Copy key.
Access Denied
4
b Enter your four-digit password.
Press OK.
When Scan mode is disabled:
a Press Scan key.
Access Denied
b Enter your four-digit password.
Press OK.
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Setting lock4
Setting Lock lets you set a password to stop
other people from accidentally changing your
machine settings.
Make a careful note of your password. If you
forget it, please call your Brother dealer.
While Setting Lock is On, you cannot change
the following settings without a password:
Date/Time
Station ID
Quick Dial settings
Mode Timer
Paper Type
Paper Size
Volume
Ecology
LCD Contrast
Setting Lock
Dial Restriction
TX Lock
(MFC-7340 only)
Memory Security
(MFC-7450 only)
Setting up the password4
a Press Menu, 1, 7, 2.
Changing your setting lock password4
a Press Menu, 1, 7, 2.
b
Press a or b to choose
Press OK.
Set Password
c Enter your four-digit password.
Press OK.
d Enter a four-digit number for the new
password.
Press OK.
e Re-enter your new password when the
LCD shows Verify:.
Press OK.
f Press Stop/Exit.
Turning setting lock on/off4
If you enter the wrong password when
following the instructions below, the LCD will
show Wrong Password. Re-enter the
correct password.
Turning setting lock on4
a Press Menu, 1, 7, 2.
b Press a or b to choose On.
Press OK.
c Enter your four-digit password.
Press OK.
.
b Enter a four-digit number for the
password using numbers 0-9.
Press OK.
c Re-enter your password when the LCD
shows Verify:.
Press OK.
d Press Stop/Exit.
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d Press Stop/Exit.
Turning setting lock off4
a Press Menu, 1, 7, 2.
b Enter your four-digit password.
Press OK twice.
c Press Stop/Exit.
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Security features
Restricting dialling4
This feature is to prevent users from sending
a fax or call to a wrong number by
mistake.You can set the machine to restrict
dialling by using the dial pad, One Touch and
Speed Dial.
If you choose Off, the machine does not
restrict the dialling method.
If you choose Enter # twice, the machine
will prompt you to re-enter the number, and
then if you re-enter the same number
correctly, the machine will start dialling. If you
re-enter the wrong number, the LCD will
show an error message.
If you choose On, the machine will restrict all
fax sending and outbound calls for that
dialling method.
Dial pad restriction4
a Press Menu, 2, 6, 1.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Note
•The Enter # twice setting will not work
if you lift an external handset or press the
Hook key before entering the number.
You will not be asked to re-enter the
number.
• The machine cannot restrict dialling from
the Redial/Pause key.
• If you chose On or Enter # twice, you
cannot use the Broadcasting feature and
cannot combine quick dial numbers when
dialling.
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b Press a or b to choose Off,
Enter # twice or On.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
One Touch restriction4
a Press Menu, 2, 6, 2.
b Press a or b to choose Off,
Enter # twice or On.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Speed Dial restriction4
a Press Menu, 2, 6, 3.
b Press a or b to choose Off,
Enter # twice or On.
Press OK.
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Section II
FaxII
Sending a fax34
Receiving a fax41
Telephone and external devices46
Dialling and storing numbers52
Remote fax options57
Polling63
Printing reports66
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Sending a fax5
How to fax5
Entering fax mode5
To enter fax mode press (Fax), and the
key will glow green.
Sending a fax from the ADF5
Using the ADF to send your faxes is the
easiest way. To cancel a fax in progress
press Stop/Exit.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Place your document face up in the
ADF.
c Dial the fax number. (See How to dial
on page 52.)
d Press Start.
The machine scans the pages into
memory and then sends the document.
Note
If the Out of Memory message
appears while scanning a document into
memory, press Stop/Exit to cancel or
Start to send the scanned pages.
Sending a fax from the
scanner glass5
You can use the scanner glass to fax the
pages of a book, or a single page at a time.
The documents can be up to Letter or A4
size. Press Stop/Exit to cancel a fax in
progress.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Place your document face down on the
scanner glass.
c Dial the fax number. (See How to dial
on page 52.)
d Press Start.
The machine starts scanning the first
page.
e After the machine scans the page, the
LCD will prompt you to choose one of
the options below:
Next Page?
1.Yes 2.No(Send)
Press 1 to send another page.
Go to f.
Press 2 or Start to send the
document. Go to g.
f Place the next page on the scanner
glass, press OK. Repeat e and f for
each additional page.
Set Next Page
Then Press OK
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g Your machine will automatically send
the fax.
Note
When faxing multiple pages from the
scanner glass, real time transmission
should be set to Off. (See Real time transmission on page 38.)
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Cancelling a fax in progress5
Press Stop/Exit to cancel the fax. If you
press Stop/Exit while the machine is dialling
or sending, the LCD will show
1.Clear2.Exit, press 1 to cancel the
fax.
Broadcasting 5
Broadcasting lets you send the same fax
message to more than one fax number. You
can include Groups, One Touch, Speed Dial
numbers and up to 50 manually dialled
numbers in the same broadcast.
You can broadcast up to 258 different
numbers. This will depend on how many
groups, access codes or credit card numbers
you have stored, and on how many delayed
or stored faxes in memory.
Note
Use the Search/Speed Dial to help you
choose numbers easily.
Cancelling a broadcast in
progress5
While broadcasting you can cancel the fax
currently being sent or the whole broadcast
job.
a Press Menu, 2, 7.
The LCD will display the fax being
dialled (for example,
#001 0123456789) and the broadcast
job number (for example,
Broadcast#001).
b Press a or b to choose the job number
you want to cancel.
Press OK.
c Press 1 to clear the job number or 2 to
exit.
If you chose to only cancel the fax
currently being sent in b, the machine
will ask you if you want to cancel the
broadcast. Press 1 to clear the whole
broadcast job or 2 to exit.
d Press Stop/Exit.
5
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Load your document.
c Enter a number.
Press OK.
You can use either a One Touch,
Speed Dial, a Group number, or a
number manually entered using the dial
pad. (See How to dial on page 52.)
d Repeat c until you have entered all the
fax numbers you want to broadcast to.
e Press Start.
After the broadcast is finished the machine
will print a broadcast report to let you know
the results.
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Additional sending
operations
Sending faxes using multiple
settings5
Before you send a fax, you can change any
combination of these settings: contrast,
resolution, overseas mode, delayed fax timer,
polling transmission, real time transmission
or cover page settings.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
After each setting is accepted, the LCD
asks if you want to enter more settings.
Next
1.Yes 2.No
b Do one of the following:
To choose more settings, press 1.
The LCD returns to the Setup Send
menu so you can choose another
setting.
If you have finished choosing
settings, press 2 and go to the next
step for sending your fax.
3.Urgent
4.Confidential
5
Instead of using one of the preset comments,
you can enter two personal messages of your
own, up to 27 characters long. Use the chart
on page 143 for help entering characters.
(See Composing your own comments
on page 36.)
5.(User Defined)
6.(User Defined)
Composing your own comments5
You can set up two comments of your own.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Press Menu, 2, 2, 8.
c Press a or b to choose 5 or 6 to store
your own comment.
Press OK.
d Enter your own comment using the dial
pad.
Press OK.
Use the chart on page 143 for help entering
characters.
Electronic cover page5
This feature will not work unless you have
already programmed your Station ID. (See
the Quick Setup Guide.)
You can automatically send a cover page
with every fax. Your cover page includes your
Station ID, a comment, and the name (or
number) stored in the One Touch or
Speed Dial memory.
By choosing Next Fax:On you can also
display the number of pages on the cover
page.
You can choose one of the following preset
comments.
1.Note Off
2.Please Call
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Send a cover page for the next fax5
If you want to send a cover page only for the
next fax, your machine will ask you to enter
the number of pages you are sending so it
can be printed on the cover page.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Load your document.
c Press Menu, 2, 2, 7.
d Press a or b to choose Next Fax:On
(or Next Fax:Off).
Press OK.
e Press a or b to choose a comment.
Press OK.
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f Enter two digits to show the number of
pages you are sending.
Press OK.
For example, enter 0, 2 for 2 pages or 0, 0 to leave the number of pages blank. If
you make a mistake, press
d or Clear/Back to back up and re-enter
the number of pages.
Send a cover page for all faxes5
You can set the machine to send a cover
page whenever you send a fax.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Press Menu, 2, 2, 7.
c Press a or b to choose On (or Off).
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose a comment.
Press OK.
Using a printed cover page5
Contrast5
For most documents the default setting of
Auto will give the best results. It
automatically chooses the suitable contrast
for your document.
If your document is very light or dark,
changing the contrast may improve the
quality of the fax.
Use Dark to make the faxed document
lighter.
Use Light to make the faxed document
darker.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Load your document.
c Press Menu, 2, 2, 1.
d Press a or b to choose Auto, Light or
Dark.
Press OK.
5
If you want to use a printed cover page that
you can write on, you can print the sample
page and attach it to your fax.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Press Menu, 2, 2, 7.
c Press a or b to choose Print Sample.
Press OK.
d Press Start.
e After the machine prints a copy of your
cover page, press Stop/Exit.
Note
Even if you choose Light or Dark, the
machine will send the fax using the Auto
setting if you choose Photo as the Fax
Resolution.
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Changing fax resolution5
The quality of a fax can be improved by
changing the fax resolution. Resolution can
be changed for the next fax or for all faxes.
To change the fax resolution for the
next fax
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Load your document.
c Press Resolution, then a or b to choose
the resolution.
Press OK.
To change the default fax resolution 5
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Press Menu, 2, 2, 2.
c Press a or b to choose the resolution
you want.
Press OK.
Note
• You can choose four different resolution
settings.
Standard:
Suitable for most typed documents.
Fine:
Good for small print and transmits a little
slower than Standard resolution.
S.Fine:
Good for small print or artwork and
transmits slower than Fine resolution.
Photo:
Use when the document has varying
shades of grey or is a photograph. This
has the slowest transmission time.
• The time taken to send will increase when
choosing S.Fine or Photo.
Dual access5
You can dial a number, and start scanning the
fax into memory—even when the machine is
sending from memory, receiving faxes or
printing PC data. The LCD will show the new
job number.
5
The number of pages you can scan into the
memory will vary depending on the data that
is printed on them.
Note
If you get an Out of Memory message
while scanning the first page of a fax,
press Stop/Exit to cancel scanning. If you
get an Out of Memory message while
scanning a subsequent page, you can
press Start to send the pages scanned so
far, or press Stop/Exit to cancel the
operation.
Real time transmission5
When you are sending a fax, the machine will
scan the documents into the memory before
sending. Then, as soon as the telephone line
is free, the machine will start dialling and
sending.
If the memory is full, the machine will send the
document in real time (even if
Real Time TX is set to Off).
Sometimes, you may want to send an
important document immediately, without
waiting for memory transmission. You can set
Real Time TX to On for all documents or
Next Fax:On for the next fax only.
Note
In Real Time Transmission, the automatic
redial feature does not work when using
the scanner glass.
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Sending a fax
Sending in real time for all faxes5
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Press Menu, 2, 2, 5.
c Press a or b to choose On.
Press OK.
Sending in real time for the next fax
only
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Press Menu, 2, 2, 5.
c Press a or b to choose Next Fax:On.
Press OK.
Not sending in real time for the next
fax only
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Press Menu, 2, 2, 5.
c Press a or b to choose Next Fax:Off.
Press OK.
Overseas mode5
If you are having difficulty sending a fax
overseas due to a bad connection, then
turning on the overseas mode may help.
This is a temporary setting, and will only be
active for your next fax.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
Delayed fax5
You can store up to 50 faxes in the memory
to be sent within a twenty four hour period.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Load your document.
c Press Menu, 2, 2, 3.
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d Enter the time you want the fax to be
sent (in 24-hour format).
(For example, enter 19:45 for 7:45 PM)
Press OK.
Note
The number of pages you can scan into
the memory depends on the amount of
data printed on each page.
5
Delayed batch transmission5
Before sending the delayed faxes, your
machine will help you economize by sorting
all the faxes in the memory by destination and
scheduled time.
All delayed faxes that are scheduled to be
sent at the same time to the same fax number
will be sent as one fax to save transmission
time.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Press Menu, 2, 2, 4.
c Press a or b to choose On or Off.
Press OK.
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b Load your document.
c Press Menu, 2, 2, 9.
d Press a or b to choose On or Off.
Press OK.
d Press Stop/Exit.
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Checking and cancelling
waiting jobs5
Check which jobs are still waiting in the memory
to be sent. If there are no jobs, the LCD will
show No Jobs Waiting. You can cancel a
fax job that is stored and waiting in the memory.
a Press Menu, 2, 7.
The number of jobs still to be sent will be
displayed.
b Do one of the following:
Press a or b to scroll though the
waiting jobs, press OK to choose a
job, and then press 1 to cancel it.
Press 2 to exit without cancelling.
c When you have finished, press
Stop/Exit.
Sending a fax manually5
Manual transmission5
Manual transmission lets you hear the
dialling, ringing and fax-receiving tones while
sending a fax.
Out of memory message5
If you get an Out of Memory message
while scanning the first page of a fax, press
Stop/Exit to cancel the fax.
If you get an Out of Memory message
while scanning a subsequent page, you will
have the option to press Start to send the
pages scanned so far, or to press Stop/Exit
to cancel the operation.
Note
• If you get an Out of Memory message
while faxing and you do not want to delete
your stored faxes to clear the memory,
you can send the fax in real time. (See
Real time transmission on page 38.)
• To make extra memory available, you can
do the following:
• Print the faxes that are in the memory.
(See Printing a fax from the memory
on page 45.)
• Turn off Fax storage. (See Turning off remote fax options on page 59.)
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Load your document.
c Press Hook and listen for a dial tone. Or
pick up the handset of an external
telephone and listen for a dial tone.
d Dial the fax number you want to call.
e When you hear the fax tone, press
Start.
If you are using the scanner glass
and choose the Fax Mode to
Advanced Mode, press 1 to send
a fax.
f If you picked up the handset of an
external telephone, replace it.
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6
Receive modes6
You must choose a receive mode depending on the external devices and telephone services you
have on your line. The diagrams below will help you choose the correct mode. (For more detailed
information about the receive modes, see Using receive modes on page 42.)
Choosing the receive mode6
Do you want to use the telephone features of your machine (if available) or
an external telephone or external telephone answering device connected on the
same line as the machine?
Yes
Are you using the voice message function of
an external telephone answering device?
No
Do you want the machine to answer fax and
telephone calls automatically?
To set the receive mode follow the instructions below.
a Press Menu, 0, 1.
b Press a or b to choose the receive mode.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
The LCD will display the current receive mode.
Fax Only
Manual
No
Fax/Tel
Yes
External TAD
Yes
No
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Using receive modes6
Some receive modes answer faxes
automatically (Fax Only and Fax/Tel).
You may want to change the ring delay before
using these modes. (See Ring delay
on page 43.)
Fax Only6
Fax Only mode will automatically answer
every call as a fax.
Fax/Tel6
Fax/Tel mode helps you automatically
manage incoming calls, by recognising
whether they are fax or voice calls and
dealing with them in one of the following
ways:
Faxes will be automatically received.
Voice calls will start the F/T ring to tell you
to pick up the line. The F/T ring is a fast
double ring made by your machine.
Use this mode if you receive few voice
calls.
(Also see F/T ring time (Fax/Tel mode only)
on page 43 and Ring delay on page 43.)
Manual6
Manual mode turns off all automatic
answering functions.
To receive a fax in Manual mode press Start
when you hear fax tones (short repeating
beeps). You can also use the Fax Detect
feature to receive faxes by lifting a handset on
the same line as the machine.
(Also see Fax Detect on page 43.)
If you use a computer modem on the same
line, faxing will not operate correctly.
External TAD6
External TAD mode lets an external
answering device manage your incoming
calls. Incoming calls will be dealt with in the
following ways:
Faxes will be automatically received.
Voice callers can record a message on the
external TAD.
(For more information see Connecting an external TAD on page 48.)
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Receive mode settings 6
Ring delay6
The ring delay sets the number of times the
machine rings before it answers in Fax Only
and Fax/Tel modes.
If you have external or extension telephones
on the same line as the machine choose the
maximum number of rings. (See Operation
from extension telephones on page 49 and
Fax Detect on page 43.)
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Press Menu, 2, 1, 1.
c Press a or b to choose how many times
the line rings before the machine
answers (00 - 10).
Press OK.
d Press Stop/Exit.
F/T ring time (Fax/Tel mode
only)6
When somebody calls your machine, you and
your caller will hear the normal telephone ring
sound. The number of rings is set by the ring
delay setting.
If the call is a fax, then your machine will
receive it; however, if it is a voice call the
machine will sound the F/T ring (a fast
double-ring) for the time you have set in the
F/T ring time setting. If you hear the F/T ring
it means that you have a voice caller on the
line.
Because the F/T ring is made by the machine,
extension and external telephones will not
ring; however, you can still answer the call on
any telephone. (For more information see
Using remote codes on page 51.)
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Press Menu, 2, 1, 2.
c Press a or b to choose how long the
machine will ring to alert you that you
have a voice call (20, 30, 40 or 70
seconds).
Press OK.
d Press Stop/Exit.
Fax Detect6
Turning Fax Detect On (default setting) allows
the machine to receive fax calls automatically
if you lift any handset on the same line as the
machine.
When you see Receiving on the LCD or
when you hear ‘chirps’ through the handset
you are using, just replace the handset and
your machine will receive the fax.
If this feature is set to On, but your machine
does not connect a fax call when you lift the
handset of an extension or external
telephone, press l51 on the external or
extension phone. (See Operation from extension telephones on page 49.)
Note
• You need to turn the Remote Codes
setting to on to use the Remote Activation
code l51. (See Using remote codes
on page 51.)
• If you use a modem, or send faxes from a
computer, on the same line and your
machine intercepts them, set fax detect to
Off.
• We do not recommend having a PC plus
fax machine on the same line.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Press Menu, 2, 1, 3.
c Press a or b to choose On or Off.
Press OK.
d Press Stop/Exit.
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Setting the print density6
You can adjust the print density to make your
printed pages darker or lighter.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Press Menu, 2, 1, 7.
c Press a to make the print darker.
Or, press b to make the print lighter.
Press OK.
d Press Stop/Exit.
Additional receiving
operations
Printing a reduced incoming
fax6
If you choose On, the machine automatically
reduces each page of an incoming fax to fit on
one page of A4 or Letter size paper.
The machine calculates the reduction ratio by
using the page size of the fax and your Paper
Size setting (Menu, 1, 3).
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Press Menu, 2, 1, 5.
c Press a or b to choose On or Off.
Press OK.
d Press Stop/Exit.
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Setting the fax receive stamp 6
You can set the machine to print the received
date and time in the top centre of each
received fax page.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Press Menu, 2, 1, 9.
c Press a or b to choose On or Off.
Press OK.
d Press Stop/Exit.
Note
Make sure you have set the current date
and time in the machine.
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Receiving faxes into memory 6
As soon as the paper tray becomes empty
during fax reception, the screen will display
No Paper, asking you to put paper in the
paper tray. (See Loading paper and print media on page 9.) If you are unable to put
paper in the paper tray the following will
happen:
If Memory Receive is On:6
The machine will carry on receiving the fax,
with the remaining pages being stored in
memory, if enough memory is available.
Further incoming faxes will also be stored into
memory until the memory is full. When the
memory is full the machine will stop
automatically answering calls. To print the
faxes, put fresh paper in the tray.
If Memory Receive is Off:6
The machine will carry on receiving the
current fax, with the remaining pages being
stored in memory, if enough memory is
available. Further incoming faxes will not be
stored in memory. The machine will then stop
automatically answering calls until fresh
paper is put in the paper tray. To print the last
fax you received, put fresh paper in the tray.
Printing a fax from the
memory6
If you are using the Fax Storage feature
(Menu, 2, 5, 1), you can still print a fax from
the memory when you are at your machine.
See Fax storage on page 57.
a Press Menu, 2, 5, 3.
b Press Start.
c Press Stop/Exit.
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a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Press Menu, 2, 1, 6.
c Use a or b to choose On or Off.
Press OK.
d Press Stop/Exit.
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Telephone and external devices 7
Telephone line
services
The caller ID feature of this machine lets you
use the caller ID subscriber service offered by
certain telephone companies.
Caller ID (Caller
IDentification) (not available
in certain area)7
Caller ID is a telephone service that allows
the subscriber to see a display of the caller’s
phone number as the telephone ring. It is a
fast way to screen your calls. You can
respond quickly to calls you missed, because
caller IDs are received and stored in your fax
machine memory. Besides the standard
Caller ID feature, you can also choose a
single caller’s phone number and call back.
Note
• To get the Caller ID service, you have to
apply for it at your local telephone
company.
• FSK and DTMF are the two modes for
displaying your calls.
The default mode of this machine is FSK.
Please ask your local telephone company
for whether your mode is FSK or DTMF.
• If your local telephone company uses
DTMF mode, please switch your mode as
follows. Contact your local telephone
company or Brother dealer in the case that
the feature does not work normally.
Caller ID feature is not available in the
following situation:
1 You have not applied for it at your local
telephone company.
2 The fax machine is connected to an
internal switchboard or other switch
device.
3 Due to the switchboard problems or line
problems of local telephone companies,
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the feature may not work in some areas.
Advantages of Caller ID7
For Business7
All businesses profit from a quicker response
to customer calls.
For Home7
Residential customers can protect
themselves from unwanted calls.
Setup Method7
a Press Menu, 2, 0, 3.
b Press a or b to choose FSK or DTMF.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Caller ID feature7
The Caller ID feature lets you use the Caller
ID subscriber service offered by many local
telephone companies. Call your telephone
company for details. This service shows the
telephone number, or name if it is available,
of your caller as the line rings.
After a few rings, the LCD will show the
telephone number of your caller (and name, if
available). Once you press Hook and answer
a call, the Caller ID information disappears
from the LCD, but the call information stays
stored in the Caller ID memory.
You will see the number (or name) on the
LCD.
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The ID Unknown message means the
call originated outside your Caller ID
service area.
The ID Withheld message means the
caller has intentionally blocked
transmission of information.
You can print a list of the Caller ID information
received by your machine. (See Printing the Caller ID List on page 47.)
Note
The Caller ID service varies with different
carriers. Call your local telephone
company to find out about the kind of
service available in your area.
Viewing the Caller ID List7
Your machine stores information for the last
thirty calls in the Caller ID list. You can view
or print this list. When the thirty-first call
comes in to the machine, it replaces
information about the first call.
b Press a or b to choose Print Report.
Press OK.
If no ID is stored, the beeper will sound
and No Caller ID will appear on the
LCD.
c Press Start.
d After printing has finished,
press Stop/Exit.
7
a Press Menu, 2, 0, 4.
b Press a or b to choose Display#.
Press OK.
The Caller ID of the last call will appear
on the display. If no ID is stored, the
beeper will sound and No Caller ID
will appear on the display.
c Press a or b to scroll through the Caller
ID memory to choose the Caller ID you
want to view, and then press OK.
The LCD will show the caller's number
and the date and time of the call.
d To finish viewing, press Stop/Exit.
Printing the Caller ID List7
a Press Menu, 2, 0, 4.
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Connecting an external
TAD
You can connect an external Telephone
Answering Device (TAD) to the same line as
your machine. When the TAD answers a call,
your machine will “listen” for the CNG (fax
calling) tones sent by a sending fax machine.
If it hears them it will take over the call and
receive the fax. If it does not hear them, it will
let your TAD take a voice message and the
display will show Telephone.
The external TAD must answer within four
rings (we recommend you set it to two rings).
This is because your machine cannot hear
the CNG tones until the external TAD has
picked up the call. The sending machine will
send CNG tones for only eight to ten seconds
longer. We do not recommend using the toll
saver feature on your external TAD if it needs
more than four rings to activate it.
Note
If you have problems receiving faxes,
reduce the ring delay setting on your
external TAD to one or two rings.
Connections7
The external TAD must be connected as
shown in the illustration below.
1
1
LINE
EXT.
a Set your external TAD to one or two
rings. (The machine’s Ring Delay
7
setting does not apply.)
b Record the outgoing message on your
external TAD.
c Set the TAD to answer calls.
d Set the Receive Mode to
External TAD. (See Receive modes
on page 41.)
Recording an outgoing
message (OGM)7
a Record 5 seconds of silence at the
beginning of your message. This allows
your machine time to listen for fax tones.
b Limit your speaking to 20 seconds.
c End your 20-second message by giving
your Remote Activation code for people
sending manual faxes. For example:
“After the beep, leave a message or
send a fax by pressing l51 and Start.”
Note
• You need to turn the Remote Codes
setting to On to use the Remote Activation
code l51. (See Using remote codes
on page 51.)
• We recommend beginning your OGM with
an initial 5 second silence because the
machine cannot hear fax tones over a loud
voice. You may try leaving out this pause,
but if your machine has trouble receiving
faxes, then you should re-record the OGM
to include it.
1TAD
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Multi-Line connections
(PABX)7
Most offices use a central telephone system.
Brother recommends that all our Fax/MFC
machines be connected to a discreet
(dedicated) line. Although a particular PABX
may appear to work with a particular model of
fax machine, we cannot guarantee that the
unit will operate correctly.
While it is often relatively simple to connect a
fax machine to a PABX, (Private Automatic
Branch Exchange), we suggest that you
contact the company that installed your
telephone system and ask them to connect
the fax machine for you.
Brother does not recommend the use of a
PABX line. PABX limitations in general can
cause some functions of the fax machine not
to work correctly.
External and extension
telephones
Note
You need to turn the Remote Codes
setting to On to use the Remote Activation
code l51 and Remote Deactivation code
#51. (See Using remote codes
on page 51.)
Operation from extension
telephones7
If you answer a fax call on an extension
telephone, or an external telephone that is
correctly connected to the machine into the
correct socket on the machine, you can make
your machine take the call by using the
Remote Activation code. When you press the
Remote Activation code l51 the machine
starts to receive the fax.
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7
If you answer a call and no one is on
the line:
You should assume that you’re receiving a
manual fax.
Press l51 and wait for the chirp or until the
machine’s LCD shows Receiving, and then
hang up.
Note
You can also use the Fax Detect feature to
make your machine tactically take the call.
(See Fax Detect on page 43.)
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For Fax/Tel mode only7
When the machine is in Fax/Tel mode, it will
use the F/T Ring Time (pseudo/doubleringing) to alert you to pick up a voice call.
Lift the external telephone’s handset, and
then press Hook to answer.
If you are at an extension telephone, you will
need to lift the handset during the F/T Ring
Time and then press #51 between the
pseudo/double rings. If no one is on the line,
or if someone wants to send you a fax, send
the call back to the machine by pressing l51.
Connecting an external or
extension telephone7
You can connect a separate telephone
directly to your machine as shown in the
diagram below.
1
2
Using a non-Brother cordless
external handset7
If your non-Brother cordless telephone is
connected to the telephone line cord (see
page 50) and you typically carry the cordless
handset elsewhere, it is easier to answer
calls during the Ring Delay.
If you let the machine answer first, you will
have to go to the machine so you can press
Hook to transfer the call to the cordless
handset.
Note
• If you are always disconnected when
accessing your external TAD remotely, try
changing the Fax Receive Code and
Telephone Answer Code to another
three-digit code using the numbers 0-9, l,
#.
• Remote Codes might not work with some
telephone systems.
• Not all brands of cordless telephones are
compatible for use with your machine.
LINE
1 Extension telephone
2 External telephone
EXT.
When you are using an external telephone,
the LCD shows Telephone.
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Using remote codes7
Remote Activation code7
If you answer a fax call on an extension or
external telephone, you can tell your machine
to receive it by pressing the Remote
Activation code l51. Wait for the chirping
sounds then replace the handset. (See Fax Detect on page 43.) Your caller will have to
press start to send the fax.
Remote Deactivation code7
If you receive a voice call and the machine is
in F/T mode, it will start to sound the F/T
(double-ring) after the initial ring delay. If you
pick up the call on an extension telephone
you can turn the F/T ring off by pressing #51
(make sure you press this between the rings).
Turning on the remote codes7
You need to turn the Remote Codes setting to
On to use the Remote Activation code and
Remote Deactivation code.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Press Menu2, 1, 4.
c Press a or b to choose On (or Off).
Press OK.
d If you chose On in c, enter the new
Remote Activation code.
Press OK.
e Enter the new Remote Deactivation
code.
Press OK.
f Press Stop/Exit.
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a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Press Menu2, 1, 4.
c Press a or b to choose On.
d If you do not want to change the Remote
Activation code, press OK.
e If you do not want to change the Remote
Deactivation code, press OK.
f Press Stop/Exit.
Changing the remote codes7
The preset Remote Activation code is l51.
The preset Remote Deactivation code is #51.
If you are always disconnected when
accessing your external TAD, try changing
the three-digit remote codes, for example ###
and 555.
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Dialling and storing numbers8
How to dial8
You can dial in any of the following ways.
Manual dialling8
Use the dial pad to enter all the digits of the
telephone or fax number.
One touch dialling8
Press the One Touch key that stores the
number you want to call. (See Storing one touch dial numbers on page 53.)
Speed dialling8
Press Search/Speed Dial, and then the three
digit Speed Dial number. (See Storing speed dial numbers on page 54.)
Note
If the LCD shows Not Registered
when you enter a One Touch or a
Speed Dial number, it means that a
number is not stored there.
Search8
You can search alphabetically for names you
have stored in the One Touch and
Speed Dial memories. (See Storing
one touch dial numbers on page 53 and
Storing speed dial numbers on page 54.)
a Press Search/Speed Dial.
To dial One Touch numbers 5 to 8, hold down
Shift as you press the One Touch key.
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b Press b.
c Press the dial pad key for the first few
letters of the name. (Use the chart on
Entering text on page 143 to help you
enter letters.)
Press OK.
d Press a or b to scroll until you find the
name you are looking for.
Press OK.
e Press Start.
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Note
• If you do not enter a letter and press OK in
c, all registered names will appear. Press
a or b to scroll until you find the name you
are looking for.
• If the LCD shows No Contact Found
when you enter the first few letters of the
name, it means that a name for the letter
is not stored.
Fax redial8
If you are sending a fax automatically and the
line is busy, the machine will automatically
redial up to three times at five minute
intervals.
If you are sending a fax manually and the line
is busy, press Redial/Pause, wait for the
other fax machine to answer, and then press
Start to try again. If you want to make a
second call to the last number dialled, you
can save time by pressing Redial/Pause and
Start.
Redial/Pause only works if you dialled from
the control panel.
Storing numbers8
You can set up your machine to do the
following types of easy dialling: One Touch,
Speed Dial and Groups for Broadcasting
faxes. You can also specify the default
resolution for each One Touch and
Speed Dial number. When you dial a
quick dial number, the LCD shows the name,
if you stored it, or the number. A scan profile
can also be stored along with the fax number.
If you lose electrical power, the quick dial
numbers stored in the memory will not be lost
because they are stored permanently.
A scan profile is the resolution and other scan
settings that you choose when you store a
number.
Storing a pause8
Press Redial/Pause to insert a 3.5-second
pause between numbers. You can press
Redial/Pause as many times as needed to
increase the length of the pause.
Storing one touch dial
numbers8
8
Your machine has 4 One Touch keys where
you can store 8 fax or telephone numbers for
automatic dialling. To access numbers 5 to 8,
hold down Shift as you press the One Touch
key.
a Press Menu, 2, 3, 1.
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b Press the One Touch key where you
want to store a number.
c Enter the number (up to 20 characters).
Press OK.
d Do one of the following:
Enter the name using the dial pad
(up to 20 characters). Press OK.
Press OK to store the number
without a name.
e Do one of the following:
Enter the pinyin using the dial pad
(up to 20 characters).
Press OK.
f
(MFC-7840N only)
Do one of the following:
If you want to save a fax resolution
along with the number, Press a or b
to choose Std, Fine, S.Fine or
Photo.
Press OK.
Press OK if you do not want to
change the default resolution.
g Do one of the following:
To store another One Touch number
go to b.
To finish storing One Touch
numbers press Stop/Exit.
c Enter the number (up to 20 characters)
Press OK.
d Do one of the following:
Enter the name using the dial pad
(up to 20 characters). Press OK.
Press OK to store the number
without a name.
e Do one of the following:
Enter the pinyin using the dial pad
(up to 20 characters).
Press OK.
Press OK to store the number
without a pinyin.
f
(MFC-7840N only)
Do one of the following:
If you want to save a fax resolution
along with the number, Press a or b
to choose Std, Fine, S.Fine or
Photo.
Press OK.
Press OK if you do not want to
change the default resolution.
g Do one of the following:
To store another Speed Dial number
go to b.
To finish storing Speed Dial numbers
press Stop/Exit.
Storing speed dial numbers8
You can store your frequently used numbers
as Speed Dial numbers, so that when you
dial you will only have to press a few keys
(Search/Speed Dial, the three-digit number
and Start). The machine can store 200
Speed Dial numbers (001 - 200).
a Press Menu, 2, 3, 2.
b Use the dial pad to enter a three-digit
Speed Dial location number (001-200).
Press OK.
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Note
When you do a broadcast and you have
saved a scan profile along with the
number, the scan profile of the
One Touch, Speed Dial or Group number
you chose first will be applied to the
broadcast.
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Changing one touch and
speed dial numbers8
If you try to store a One Touch or Speed Dial
number over an existing number, the LCD will
show the name or number already stored
there. If your machine has a scheduled job or
you have set a fax forwarding number, the
LCD will ask you if you want to change the
number.
a Do one of the following:
To change the stored number,
press 1.
To exit without making a change,
press 2.
#005:MIKE
1.Change2.Exit
b Enter a new number or character.
Press OK.
c Press d or c to position the cursor under
the character you want to change, and
then press Clear/Back to delete it.
Repeat for each character you want to
delete.
a Press Menu, 2, 3, 3.
b Choose an empty location where you
want to store the group in one of the
following ways:
Press a One Touch key.
Press Search/Speed Dial and then
enter the three-digit Speed Dial
location.
Press OK.
Note
Please choose a One Touch key or a
Speed Dial number that has not been
used to store a number.
c Use the dial pad to enter a group
number (01 to 08).
Press OK.
d To add One Touch or Speed Dial
numbers follow the instructions below:
For One Touch numbers, press the
One Touch keys one after the other.
For Speed Dial numbers, press
Search/Speed Dial, and then enter
the three-digit Speed Dial location.
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Setting up groups for
broadcasting8
If you often want to send the same fax
message to many fax numbers you can set
up a group.
Groups are stored on a One Touch key or a
Speed Dial number. Each group uses up a
One Touch key or a Speed Dial location. You
can then send the fax message to all the
numbers stored in a group just by pressing a
One Touch key or entering a Speed Dial
number, and then pressing Start.
Before you can add numbers to a group, you
need to store them as One Touch or
Speed Dial numbers. You can have up to 8
small groups, or you can assign up to 207
numbers to one large group.
The LCD will display your chosen
One Touch numbers with a l and
Speed Dial numbers with a # (for
example l006, #009).
e Press OK when you have finished
adding numbers.
f Do one of the following:
Enter the name using the dial pad
(up to 20 characters). Use the chart
on Entering text on page 143 to help
you enter letters.
Press OK.
Press OK to store the group without
a name.
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g Do one of the following:
Enter the pinyin using the dial pad
(up to 20 characters).
Press OK.
Press OK to store the number
without a pinyin.
h
(MFC-7840N only)
Do one of the following:
If you want to save a fax resolution
along with the number, Press a or b
to choose Std, Fine, S.Fine or
Photo.
Press OK.
Press OK if you do not want to
change the default resolution.
i Do one of the following:
To store another group for
broadcasting, press OK. Go to b.
To finish storing groups for
broadcasting, press Stop/Exit.
Press Search/Speed Dial, 003, 7001 (on the
dial pad), and Start.
This would dial ‘555-7001’. You can also add
a pause by pressing the Redial/Pause key.
Tone or pulse8
If you have a Pulse dialling service, but need
to send Tone signals (for example, for
telephone banking), follow the instructions
below. If you have Touch Tone service, you
will not need this feature to send tone signals.
a Press Hook.
b Press # on the machine’s control panel.
Any digits dialled after this will send tone
signals.
When you hang up, the machine will
return to the Pulse dialling service.
Note
You can easily print a list of all your Speed
Dial numbers. Numbers that are part of a
group will be marked in the Group column.
(See Reports on page 67)
Combining quick dial
numbers8
You can combine more than one Quick Dial
number when you dial. This feature may be
useful if you need to dial an access code for
a cheaper rate from another long distance
carrier.
For example, you might have stored ‘555’ on
Speed Dial #003 and ‘7000’ on Speed Dial
#002. You can use them both to dial
‘555-7000’ if you press the following keys:
Press Search/Speed Dial, 003. Press
Search/Speed Dial, 002 and Start.
Numbers can be added manually by entering
them on the dial pad:
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Remote fax options 9
Remote fax options let you receive faxes
while you are away from the machine.
You can use only one remote fax option at a
time.
Fax forwarding9
The fax forwarding feature lets you
automatically forward your received faxes to
another machine. If you choose Backup Print
On, the machine will also print the fax.
a Press Menu, 2, 5, 1.
b Press a or b to choose Fax Forward.
Press OK.
The LCD will ask you to enter the fax
number you want your faxes to be
forwarded to.
c Enter the forwarding number (up to 20
digits).
Press OK.
Fax storage9
The fax storage feature lets you store your
received faxes in the machine’s memory. You
can retrieve stored fax messages from a fax
machine at another location using the remote
retrieval commands, see Retrieving fax messages on page 61. Your machine will
automatically print a copy of the stored fax.
a Press Menu, 2, 5, 1
b Press a or b to choose Fax Storage.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
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d Press a or b to choose On or Off.
Press OK.
Backup Print
On
e Press Stop/Exit.
Note
If you choose Backup Print On, the
machine will also print the fax at your
machine so you will have a copy. This is a
safety feature in case there is a power
failure before the fax is forwarded or a
problem at the receiving machine. The
MFC-7450 and MFC-7840N can store
faxes to up to 4 days if there is a power
failure. The faxes stored in the MFC-7340
memory will be deleted.
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PC fax receive9
If you turn on the PC Fax Receive feature
your MFC will store received faxes in memory
and send them to your PC automatically. You
can then use your PC to view and store these
faxes.
Even if you have turned off your PC (at night
or on the weekend, for example), your MFC
will receive and store your faxes in its
memory. The LCD will show the number of
stored faxes received, for example:
PC Fax Msg:001
When you start your PC and the PC Fax
Receiving software runs, your MFC transfers
your faxes to your PC automatically.
To transfer the received faxes to your PC you
must have the PC-FAX Receiving software
running on your PC. (For details, see PC-FAX receiving in the Software User’s Guide on the
CD-ROM.)
a Press Menu, 2, 5, 1.
b Press a or b to choose
PC Fax Receive.
Press OK.
Note
• Before you can set up PC Fax Receive
you must install the MFL-Pro Suite
software on your PC. Make sure your PC
is connected and turned on. (For details
see PC-FAX Receiving in the Software
User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)
• If your machine has a problem and is
unable to print faxes in memory, you can
use this setting to transfer your faxes to a
PC. (For details, see Error and maintenance messages on page 105.)
• If you choose Backup Print On, the
machine will also print the fax at your
machine so you will have a copy. This is a
safety feature in case if there is a power
failure before the fax is forwarded or a
problem at the receiving machine. The
MFC-7450 and MFC-7840N can store
faxes to up to 4 days if there is a power
failure. The faxes stored in the MFC-7340
memory will be deleted.
• PC Fax Receive is not supported in Mac
OS. (See PC Fax receiving in the
Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM)
c Press a or b to choose <USB> or your
computer name if the machine is
connected to a network* (* MFC-7840N
only).
Select ab or OK
<USB>
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose On or Off.
Backup Print
Off
Press OK.
e Press Stop/Exit.
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Changing remote fax
options
If received faxes are left in your machine’s
memory when you change to another remote
fax option, the LCD will ask you the following
message:
Erase All Doc?
1.Yes 2.No
or
Print All Fax?
1.Yes 2.No
If you press 1, faxes in the memory will be
erased or printed before the setting
changes. If a backup copy has already
been printed it will not be printed again.
If you press 2, faxes in the memory will not
be erased or printed and the setting will be
unchanged.
If received faxes are left in the machine’s
memory when you change to
PC Fax Receive from another remote fax
option (Fax Forward or Fax Storage),
the LCD will ask you the following message:
Send Fax to PC?
1.Yes 2.No
Note
9
If you choose Backup Print On, the
machine will also print the fax at your
machine so you will have a copy. This is a
safety feature in case there is a power
failure before the fax is forwarded or a
problem at the receiving machine. The
MFC-7450 and MFC-7840N can store
faxes to up to 4 days if there is a power
failure. The faxes stored in the MFC-7340
memory will be deleted.
Turning off remote fax
options9
a Press Menu, 2, 5, 1.
b Press a or b to choose Off.
Press OK.
Note
The LCD will give you options if there are
received faxes still in your machine’s
memory. (See Changing remote fax options on page 59.)
c Press Stop/Exit.
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If you press 1, faxes in the memory will be
sent to your PC before the setting
changes.
If you press 2, faxes in the memory will not
be erased or transferred to your PC and
the setting will be unchanged.
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Remote retrieval9
The remote retrieval feature lets you retrieve
your stored fax messages when you are not
at the machine. You can call your machine
from any touch tone phone or fax machine,
then use the Remote Access Code to retrieve
your messages.
Setting a remote access code9
The remote access code lets you access the
remote retrieval features when you are away
from your machine. Before you use the
remote access and retrieval features, you
have to set up your own code. The default
code is an inactive code: – – –l.
a Press Menu, 2, 5, 2.
b Enter a three-digit code using the
numbers 0 – 9, l or #.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Note
Do not use the same code used for your
Remote Activation code (l51) or Remote
Deactivation code (#51). (See Changing the remote codes on page 51.)
You can change your code at any time. If you
want to make your code inactive, press
Clear/Back and OK in b to restore the
default setting – – –l.
Using your remote access
code9
a Dial your fax number from a telephone
or another fax machine using touch
tone.
b When your machine answers during a
period of silence, immediately enter
your remote access code.
c The machine signals if it has received
messages:
No beeps
No messages received.
1 long beep
Fax message received.
d The machine gives two short beeps to
tell you to enter a command. The
machine will hang up if you wait longer
than 30 seconds before entering a
command. If you enter an invalid
command the machine will beep three
times.
e Press 9 0 to reset the machine when you
have finished.
f Hang up.
Note
If your machine is set to Manual mode,
you can still access the remote retrieval
features. Dial the fax number as normal
and let the machine ring. After 2 minutes
you will hear a long beep to tell you to
enter the remote access code. You will
then have 30 seconds to enter the code.
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Retrieving fax messages9
a Dial your fax number from a telephone
or another fax machine using touch
tone.
b When your machine answers during a
period of silence, immediately enter
your remote access code (3 digits
followed by l). If you hear one long
beep, you have messages.
c When you hear two short beeps, use the
dial pad to press 9 6 2.
d Wait for a long beep, and then use the
dial pad to enter the number of the
remote fax machine where you want
your fax messages sent to, followed by
## (up to 20 digits).
e Hang up after you hear your machine
beep. Your machine will call the other
machine, which will then print your fax
messages.
Note
You can insert a pause in a fax number by
using the # key.
Changing the fax forwarding
number9
You can change the default setting of your fax
forwarding number from another telephone or
fax machine using touch tone.
a Dial your fax number from a telephone
or another fax machine using touch
tone.
b When your machine answers, enter
your remote access code (3 digits
followed by l) during a period of silence.
If you hear one long beep, you have
messages.
c When you hear two short beeps, use the
dial pad to press 9 5 4.
d Wait for a long beep, and then use the
dial pad to enter the new number of the
remote fax machine where you want
your fax messages forwarded followed
by ## (up to 20 digits).
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e Press 9 0 to reset the machine when you
have finished.
f Hang up after you hear your machine
beep.
Note
You can insert a pause in a fax number by
using the # key.
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Remote fax commands9
Follow the commands below to access features when you are away from the machine. When you
call the machine and enter your Remote Access Code (3 digits followed by l), the system will give
two short beeps and you must enter a remote command.
Remote commandsOperation details
95Change the fax forwarding or
fax storage settings
1 OFFYou can choose Off after you have retrieved or erased all your
messages.
2 Fax forwardingOne long beep means the change is accepted. If you hear three
4 Fax forwarding number
6 Fax storage
96Retrieve a fax
2 Retrieve all faxesEnter the number of a remote fax machine to receive stored fax
3 Erase faxes from the memoryIf you hear one long beep, fax messages have been erased
97Check the receiving status
1 FaxYou can check whether your machine has received any faxes.
98Change the receive mode
1 External TADIf you hear one long beep, your change has been accepted.
2 Fax/Tel
3 Fax Only
90ExitPress 90 to exit remote retrieval. Wait for the long beep, then
short beeps, you cannot change because the conditions have
not been met (for example, registering a fax forwarding
number). You can register the maximum number of rings. (See
Changing the fax forwarding number on page 61.) Once you
have registered the number, fax forwarding will work.
messages. (See Retrieving fax messages on page 61.)
from the memory.
If yes, you will hear one long beep. If no, you will hear three
short beeps.
replace the handset.
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Polling10
Polling lets you set up your machine so other
people can receive faxes from you, but they
pay for the call. It also lets you call somebody
else’s fax machine and receive a fax from it,
so you pay for the call. The polling feature
needs to be set up on both machines for this
to work. Not all fax machines support polling.
Polling receive10
Polling receive lets you call another fax
machine to receive a fax.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Press Menu, 2, 1, 8.
c Press a or b to choose Standard.
Press OK.
d Enter the fax number you are polling.
Press Start.
Secure polling10
Secure Polling lets you restrict who can get
the documents you set up to be polled.
Secure Polling only works with Brother fax
machines. If you want to get a fax from a
secured Brother machine you have to enter
the secure code.
Delayed polling10
Delayed polling lets you set the machine to
begin polling receive at a later time. You can
only set up one delayed polling operation.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Press Menu, 2, 1, 8.
c Press a or b to choose Timer.
Press OK.
d Enter the time (in 24-hour format) you
want to begin polling.
Press OK.
For example, enter 21:45 for 9:45 PM.
e Enter the fax number you are polling.
Press Start.
The machine makes the polling call at
the time you entered.
Note
If the other fax machine that you are calling
has not been set-up for Polling, you will
receive the message
Connection Fail
10
.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Press Menu, 2, 1, 8.
c Press a or b to choose Secure.
Press OK.
d Enter a four-digit secure code.
Press OK.
This is the security code of the fax
machine you are polling.
e Enter the fax number you are polling.
f Press Start.
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Sequential polling10
Sequential polling lets you request
documents from several fax machines in one
operation.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Press Menu, 2, 1, 8.
c Press a or b to choose Standard,
Secure or Timer.
Press OK.
d Choose one of the options below.
If you choose Standard go to e.
If you choose Secure, enter a four-
digit number, press OK, go to e.
If you chose Timer, enter the time
(in 24-hours format) you want to
begin polling and press OK, go to e.
Note
If you did not enter the correct secure
code, you will receive the message
Disconnected.
e Specify the destination fax machines
you want to poll by using One Touch,
Speed Dial, Search, a Group or the dial
pad. You must press OK between each
location.
f Press Start.
The machine polls each number or
group in turn for a document.
Press Stop/Exit while the machine is dialling
to cancel the polling process.
To cancel all sequential polling receive jobs,
press Menu, 2, 7. (See Checking and cancelling waiting jobs on page 40.)
Polled transmit 10
Polled transmit lets you set up your machine
to wait with a document so another fax
machine can call and retrieve it.
Setup for polled transmit10
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Load your document.
c Press Menu, 2, 2, 6.
d Press a or b to choose Standard.
Press OK.
e Press 2 to choose 2.No if you do not
want to enter more settings when the
LCD asks you the following message:
Next
1.Yes 2.No
f Press Start.
g If you are using the scanner glass, the
LCD will prompt you to choose one of
the options below:
Next Page?
1.Yes 2.No(Send)
Press 1 to send another page.
Go to h.
Press 2 or Start to send the
document.
h Place the next page on the scanner
glass, press OK. Repeat g and h for
each additional page.
Your machine will automatically send
the fax.
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Note
The document will be stored and can be
retrieved from any other fax machine until
you delete the fax from memory.
To delete the fax from memory, press
Menu, 2, 7. (See Checking and cancelling
waiting jobs on page 40.)
Setup for polled transmit with
a secure code10
Secure Polling lets you restrict who can get
the documents you set up to be polled.
Secure Polling only works with Brother fax
machines. If another person wants to retrieve
a fax from your machine they will have to
enter the secure code.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode .
b Load your document.
c Press Menu, 2, 2, 6.
i Place the next page on the scanner
glass, press OK. Repeat h and i for
each additional page.
Set Next Page
Then Press OK
Your machine will automatically send
the fax.
d Press a or b to choose Secure.
Press OK.
e Enter a four-digit number.
Press OK.
f Press 2 to choose 2.No if you do not
want to enter more settings when the
LCD asks you the following message:
Next
1.Yes 2.No
g Press Start.
h If you use the scanner glass, the LCD
will prompt you to choose one of the
options below:
Next Page?
1.Yes 2.No(Send)
Press 1 to send another page.
Go to i.
Press 2 or Start to send the
document.
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Printing reports11
Fax reports11
Some fax reports (transmission verification
and fax journal) can be printed automatically
and manually.
Transmission verification
report11
You can use the transmission report as proof
that you sent a fax. This report lists the time
and date of transmission and whether the
transmission was successful (shown as
“OK”). If you choose On or On+Image, the
report will print for every fax you send.
If you send a lot of faxes to the same place,
you may need more than the job numbers to
know which faxes you must send again.
Choosing On+Image or Off+Image will print
a section of the fax’s first page on the report
to help you remember.
When the verification report is turned Off or
to Off+Image, the report will only print if
there is a transmission error.
a Press Menu, 2, 4, 1.
b Press a or b to choose On, On+Image,
Off or Off+Image.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Fax journal11
You can set the machine to print a fax journal
(activity report) at specific intervals (every 50
faxes, 6, 12 or 24 hours, 2 or 7 days). The
default setting is Every 50 Faxes, this
means that your machine will print the journal
when the machine has stored 50 jobs.
If you set the interval to Off, you can still print
the report by following the steps on the next
page.
a Press Menu, 2, 4, 2.
b Press a or b to choose an interval.
Press OK.
If you choose 7 days, you will be asked
to choose a day when you want the 7
days countdown to begin.
c Enter the time to begin printing, in
24 hours format.
Press OK.
For example: enter 19:45 for 7:45 PM.
d Press Stop/Exit.
If you choose 6, 12, 24 hours, 2 or 7 days, the
machine will print the report at the selected
time and then erase all jobs from its memory.
If the machine’s memory becomes full with
200 jobs before the time you chose has
passed, the machine will print the journal
early and then erase all jobs from memory.
If you want an extra report before it is due to
print, you can print it manually without erasing
the jobs from memory.
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Reports11
The following reports are available:
1 XMIT Verify
Displays the Transmission Verification
Report for your last outgoing 200 faxes
and prints the last report.
2 Help List
Prints a list of commonly used functions to
help you program your machine.
3 Tel Index List
Prints a list of names and numbers stored
in the One Touch and Speed Dial memory
in numerical or alphabetical order.
4 Fax Journal
Prints a list of information about your last
200 incoming and outgoing faxes. (TX:
transmit.) (RX: receive.)
5 User Settings
Print a list of your current settings.
6 Network Config (MFC-7840N only)
Lists your network settings.
How to print a report11
a Press Reports.
b Do one of the following:
Press a or b to choose the report you
want.
Press OK.
Enter the number of the report you
want to print. For example, press 2 to
print the help list.
c Press Stop/Exit.
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CopyIII
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Making copies12
How to copy12
Entering copy mode12
Press (Copy) to enter Copy mode.
StackCopies:01
100%nnonnAuto
1 Stack/Sort
2 Copy ratio and copy layout
3 Contrast
4Quality
5 Number of copies
Making a single copy12
a Make sure you are in Copy mode .
Making multiple copies12
a Make sure you are in Copy mode .
b Load your document.
c Use the dial pad to enter the number of
copies (up to 99).
d Press Start.
Note
To sort your copies, see Sorting copies
using the ADF on page 73.
Stop copying12
To stop copying, press Stop/Exit.
b Load your document.
c Press Start.
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Copy options
(temporary settings)
When you want to quickly change the copy
settings temporarily for the next copy, use the
temporary Copy keys. You can use different
combinations.
The machine returns to its default settings
one minute after copying, unless you have
set the Mode Timer to 30 seconds or less.
(See Mode timer on page 20.)
Enlarging or reducing the
image copied12
You can choose the following enlargement or
reduction ratios:
Press
*The factory setting is shown in Bold with an
asterisk.
When set to Auto, the machine calculates
the reduction ratio that best fits the paper size
the paper tray set to. (See Paper size
on page 20.)
Auto is only available when using the ADF.
100%*
97% LTRiA4
94% A4iLTR
91% Full Page
85% LTRiEXE
83%
78%
70% A4iA5
50%
Custom(25-400%)
Auto
200%
141% A5iA4
104% EXEiLTR
Custom(25-400%) allows you to enter a ratio from 25% to 400% in 1% increments.
12
To enlarge or reduce the next copy follow the
instructions below:
a Make sure you are in Copy mode .
b Load your document.
c Use the dial pad to enter the number of
copies (up to 99).
d Press Enlarge/Reduce.
e Do one of the following:
Press a or b to choose the
enlargement or reduction ratio you
want.
Press OK.
Press a or b to choose
Custom(25-400%).
Press OK.
Use the dial pad to enter an
enlargement or reduction ratio from
25% to 400%. (For example, press
53 to enter 53%.)
Press OK.
f Press Start.
Note
• Page Layout Options 2 in 1(P), 2 in 1(L), 4
in 1(P) or 4 in 1(L) are not available with
Enlarge/Reduce.
• (P) means Portrait and (L) means
Landscape.
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Using the Options key12
Use the Options key to quickly set the following copy settings temporarily for the next copy.
Press
Menu selectionsOptionsPage
Press a or b, then press OK
OKOK
QualityAuto*
Press a or b, then press OK
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Text
Photo
Stack/Sort
(appears when the document
Stack*
Sort
73
is in the ADF)
Contrastb -nnnno+ a
74
b -nnnon+ a
b -nnonn+ a*
b -nonnn+ a
b -onnnn+ a
Page LayoutOff(1 in 1)*
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2in1(P)
2in1(L)
4in1(P)
4in1(L)
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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Improving copy quality12
You can choose from a range of quality
settings. The default setting is Auto.
Auto
Auto is the recommended mode for
ordinary printouts. Suitable for documents
that contain both text and photographs.
Text
Suitable for documents containing only
text.
Photo
Suitable for copying photographs.
To temporarily change the quality setting,
follow the steps below:
a Make sure you are in Copy mode .
b Load your document.
c Use the dial pad to enter the number of
copies (up to 99).
Sorting copies using the ADF12
You can sort multiple copies. Pages will be
stacked in the order 1 2 3, 1 2 3, 1 2 3, and so
on.
a Make sure you are in Copy mode .
b Load your document in the ADF.
c Use the dial pad to enter the number of
copies (up to 99).
d Press Options and a or b to choose
Stack/Sort.
Press OK.
e Press a or b to choose Sort.
Press OK.
f Press Start.
d Press Options.
Press a or b to choose Quality.
Press OK.
e Press a or b to choose Auto, Text or
Photo.
Press OK.
f Press Start.
To change the default setting, follow the
steps below:
a Press Menu, 3, 1.
b Press a or b to choose the copy quality.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
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Adjusting contrast12
Contrast12
Adjust the contrast to help an image look
sharper and more vivid.
To temporarily change the contrast setting,
follow the steps below:
a Make sure you are in Copy mode .
b Load your document.
c Use the dial pad to enter the number of
copies (up to 99).
d Press Options.
Press a or b to choose Contrast.
Press OK.
e Press a or b to increase or decrease the
contrast.
Press OK.
f Press Start.
To change the default setting follow the steps
below:
a Press Menu, 3, 2.
Making N in 1 copies
(page layout)12
You can reduce the amount of paper used
when copying by using the N in 1 copy
feature. This allows you to copy two or four
pages onto one page, which lets you save
paper.
Important12
Please make sure the paper size is set to
Letter or A4.
(P) means Portrait and (L) means
Landscape.
You cannot use the Enlarge/Reduce
setting with the N in 1 feature.
a Make sure you are in Copy mode .
b Load your document.
c Use the dial pad to enter the number of
copies (up to 99).
d Press Options.
e Press a or b to choose Page Layout.
Press OK.
b Press a or b to increase or decrease the
contrast.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
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f Press a or b to choose 2in1(P),
2in1(L), 4in1(P),
4in1(L) or Off(1 in 1).
Press OK.
g Press Start to scan the page.
If you placed the document in the ADF,
the machine scans the pages and starts
printing.
If you are using the scanner glass, go
to h.
h After the machine scans the page,
press 1 to scan the next page.
Next Page?
1.Yes 2.No
i Put the next page on the scanner glass.
Press OK.
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Repeat h and i for each page of the
layout.
j After all the pages have been scanned,
press 2 in h to finish.
If you are copying from the ADF:12
Insert your document face up in the direction
shown below:
2 in 1 (P)
2 in 1 (L)
4 in 1 (P)
4 in 1 (L)
4 in 1 (L)
Out of memory
message
If the memory becomes full while you are
making copies, the LCD message will guide
you through the next step.
If you get an Out of Memory message
while scanning a subsequent page, you will
have the option to press Start to copy the
pages scanned so far, or to press Stop/Exit
to cancel the operation.
To gain extra memory, you can do the
following:
Print the faxes that are in the memory.
(See Printing a fax from the memory
on page 45.)
You can turn off Fax Storage. (See
Turning off remote fax options
on page 59.)
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If you are copying from the scanner
glass:
Insert your document face down in the
direction shown below:
2 in 1 (P)
2 in 1 (L)
4 in 1 (P)
Note
When you get an Out of Memory
12
message, you may be able to make
copies if you first print incoming faxes in
the memory to restore the memory to
100%.
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Section IV
SoftwareIV
Software and Network (MFC-7840N only) features
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Software and Network
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The User’s Guide on the CD-ROM includes
the User’s Guide, Software User’s Guide
and Network User’s Guide (MFC-7840N
only) for features available when connected
to a computer (for example, printing and
scanning). These guides have easy to use
links that, when clicked, will take you directly
to a particular section.
You can find information on these features:
Printing
Scanning
ControlCenter3 (for Windows
ControlCenter2 (for Macintosh
Remote Setup
Faxing from your computer
Network Faxing
(MFC-7840N only)
Network Printing
(MFC-7840N only)
Network Scanning
(MFC-7840N only)
(MFC-7840N only) features
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How to read HTML
User’s Guide
This is a quick reference for using the HTML
User’s Guide.
For Windows
Note
If you have not installed the software, see
Chapter 1.
a From the Start menu, point to Brother,
MFC-XXXX from the programs group, then click User’s Guides in HTML
format.
b Click on the manual you want (USER’S
GUIDE, SOFTWARE USER’S GUIDE
or NETWORK USER’S GUIDE (MFC7840N only)) from the top menu.
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Note
See Accessing the Software User’s Guide
and Network User’s Guide (MFC-7840N
only) on page 2.
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c Click the heading you would like to view
from the list at the left of the window.
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For Macintosh
a Make sure your Macintosh
on. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive.
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is turned
b Double-click the Documentation icon.
c Double-click your language folder, and
then double-click the top page file.
d Click on the manual you want (USER’S
GUIDE, SOFTWARE USER’S GUIDE
or NETWORK USER’S GUIDE (MFC7840N only)) in the top menu, and then
click the heading you would like to read
from the list at the left of the window.
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Chapter 13
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Section V
AppendixesV
Safety and legal82
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance91
Menu and features132
Specifications144
Glossary156
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Safety and legalA
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Choosing a locationA
Place your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration. 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 and the humidity is between 20% to 80% (without
condensation).
Make sure cables leading to the machine do not constitute a trip hazard.
Avoid placing your machine on the carpet.
Do not place 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 electrical sockets controlled by wall switches or automatic
timers, or to the same circuit as large appliances that might disrupt the power supply.
Avoid sources of interference, such as speakers or the base units of cordless phones.
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Important informationA
Safety precautionsA
Please read these instructions before attempting any maintenance, and keep them for later
reference. When using your telephone equipment, follow basic safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury.
DO NOT use this product near water, or in a damp environment.
Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric
shock from lightning.
We DO NOT advise using an extension lead.
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall socket in
a wet location.
If any cables become damaged, disconnect your machine, and contact your Brother dealer.
DO NOT place any objects on the machine, or obstruct the air vents.
This product should be connected to an adjacent grounded AC power source within the range
indicated on the rating label. DO NOT connect it to a DC power source or inverter. If you are
not sure, contact a qualified electrician.
DO NOT dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible
special disposal instructions.
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WARNING
Before cleaning the inside of the machine, first
unplug the telephone line cord, and then the power
cord from the electrical socket.
DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Doing
this might cause an electrical shock.
Always make sure the plug is fully inserted.
After you have just used the machine, some
internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot.
When you open the front or back cover of the
machine, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown
in the illustration.
To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your
hands on the edge of the machine under the
document cover or scanner cover as shown in the
illustrations.
To prevent injuries, DO NOT put your fingers in the
areas shown in the illustrations.
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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.
If moving your machine, use the handholds provided. First making sure to disconnect any
cables.
DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of
spray or organic solvent/liquids containing
alcohol/ammonia to clean the inside or outside of
the machine. Doing this may cause a fire or
electrical shock. Refer to Routine maintenance
on page 116 for how to clean the machine.
Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your machine. To avoid the danger of suffocation,
keep these bags away from babies and children.
Note
The fuser unit is marked with a caution label. Please DO NOT remove or damage the label.
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IEC60825-1+A2:2001 SpecificationA
This machine is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC60825-1+A2:2001 specifications. The
label shown below is attached in countries where required.
This machine has a Class 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible
laser radiation in the Scanner Unit. The Scanner Unit should not
be opened under any circumstances.
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this
manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Disconnect deviceA
This product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily accessible. In case of
emergencies, you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical socket to shut off power
completely.
LAN connection (MFC-7840N only) A
DO NOT connect this product to a LAN connection that is subject to over-voltages.
CAUTION
Radio interferenceA
This product complies with EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22)/Class B. When connecting the
machine to a computer, ensure that you use the following interface cables.
A USB cable which must not exceed 2.0 metres in length.
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Important Safety InstructionsA
1 Read all of these instructions.
2 Save them for later reference.
3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
4 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning the outside of the machine and the
scanner glass. DO NOT use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5 DO NOT place this product near water.
6 DO NOT place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may drop, causing
serious damage to the product.
7 Slots and openings in the casing at the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not
be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator
or heater. This product should never be placed in a built-in installation unless adequate
ventilation is provided.
8 This product should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the
rating label. DO NOT connect it to a DC power source or inverter. If you are not sure, contact
a qualified electrician.
9 This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having two or three pins.
This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
DO NOT defeat the purpose of the grounding type plug.
10 The power cord, including extensions should be no longer than 16.5 feet (5 meters).
DO NOT share the same power circuit with other high powered appliances, such as an air
conditioner, copier. shredder or similar devices. If you cannot avoid using the printer with these
appliances, we recommend that you use a high-frequency noise filter.
Use a voltage regulator if the power is not stable.
11 DO NOT place anything on top of the power cord including this machine. DO NOT allow the
power cord to be stepped on.
12 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere ratings on the
products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.
13 DO NOT place anything in front of the machine that will block printed pages. DO NOT place
anything in the path of printed pages.
14 DO NOT touch a document during printing.
15 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, since they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in the risk of fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any kind on the product.
16 DO NOT attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage points and/or other risks, and may void your warranty. Please refer
all servicing to our Authorized Service Personnel. A list of Authorized Service Centres has
been included for your convenience, or you may contact the Brother Dealer for Service.
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17 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer all servicing to Authorized Service Personnel
under the following conditions:
If the power cord is damaged or frayed.
If the product has been spilled by liquid.
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Incorrect
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by
a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
If the product has been dropped or the casing has been damaged.
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
18 To protect your product against power surges, we recommend the use of a power protection
device (Surge Protector).
WARNING
For protection against the risk of electrical shock, always disconnect all cables from the wall
outlet before servicing, modifying or installing the equipment.
Brother cannot accept any financial or other responsibilities that may be the result of your use
of this information, including direct, special or consequential damages. There are no warranties
extended or granted by this document.
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Legal limitations for copyingA
It is an offence to make reproductions of certain items or documents with the intent to commit
fraud. This memorandum is intended to be a guide rather than a complete list. We suggest you
check with relevant legal authorities if in doubt about a particular item or document.
The following are examples of documents which should not be copied:
Money
Bonds or other certificates of debt
Certificates of Deposit
Armed Forces Service or Draft papers
Passports
Postage Stamps (cancelled or uncancelled)
Immigration Papers
Welfare documents
Cheques or Drafts drawn by Governmental Agencies
Identification Documents, badges or insignias
Licences and Certificates of title to motor vehicles
Copyrighted works cannot be copied. Sections of a copyrighted work can be copied for ‘fair
dealing’. Multiple copies would indicate improper use.
Works of art should be considered the equivalent of copyrighted works.
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TrademarksA
The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International Corporation.
Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and other countries.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
Macintosh and TrueType are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
PostScript is a registered trademark and PostScript 3 is a trademark of Adobe Systems
Incorporated.
Presto! PageManager is a registered trademark of NewSoft Technology Corporation.
BROADCOM, SecureEasySetup and the SecureEasySetup logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Broadcom Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
AOSS is a trademark of Buffalo Inc.
Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun
Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software Licence
Agreement specific to its proprietary programs.
All other brand and product names mentioned in this User’s Guide are registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
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