Brother Ppf 1800c Fax Machine Owners Manual

							ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS   2 - 18
Custom Features on Your Phone Line
If you have Voice Mail, Call Waiting, Call Waiting/Caller ID,  RingMaster, an 
answering service, an alarm system or other custom feature on one phone line, 
it may create a problem with the operation of your fax machine. (See 
Custom 
Features on a Single Line
, page 15-8.) 
						

							3 - 1   PAPER
33Paper
About Paper
The quality of your document can be affected by the kind of paper you use in 
the fax machine. You can use plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy 
paper, transparencies and envelopes.  We recommend testing various papers 
before purchasing large quantities.  For best results, use the recommended 
paper. 
To ensure the best print quality for the settings you’ve chosen, always set the 
Paper Type to match the type of paper you load.
Handling and Using Special Paper
Store paper in the original bag, and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away 
from moisture, direct sunlight and heat.
The coated side of glossy paper is shiny. Do not touch the shiny (coated) side. 
Load glossy paper with the shiny side facing up toward you.
Do not touch either side of transparencies, because they absorb water and 
perspiration easily and may cause decreased output quality. Transparencies 
designed for laser printers/copiers may stain your next document. Use only 
recommended transparencies.
Recommended Paper for the FAX-1800C
Plain Paper: Xerox 4200
Inkjet Paper: KODAK
® Premium Inkjet Paper (Matte)
Glossy Paper: JETPRINT PHOTO
®
Graphic image paper — Gloss Finish
Transparencies: 3M Transparency Film (CG3410)
NoteWhen using inkjet paper, glossy paper or transparencies, avoid stacking by 
removing each page after copying or receiving faxes.
NoteThe output quality depends on the paper type and paper brand. 
Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com and check the latest recommendations 
for paper that can be used with the FAX-1800C. 
						

							PAPER   3 - 2
Paper Capacity of Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder
*If you want to load thick paper such as postcards, index cards, envelopes and glossy paper 
in the multi-purpose sheet feeder, you must first install the Card Stock Support in the feeder.
Paper Specifications for Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder
Paper Type Paper Size Capacity
Plain Paper
(Cut Sheet)Letter, Executive 100 Sheets of 20 lb 
(75 g/m
2)
Legal 100 Sheets of 20 lb 
(75 g/m
2)
Inkjet Paper Letter 20 Sheets
Glossy Paper* Letter 20
Transparencies Letter 10
Envelopes* DL, COM-10, C5,
Monarch10
Postcard* 4 × 6 30
Index Card* 5 × 8 30
Cut Sheet Paper Weight Plain Paper: 17 to 32 lb (64 to 120 g/m2)
Inkjet Paper: Up to 32 lb (120 g/m2)
Glossy Paper: Up to 40 lb (150 g/m2)
Postcard: Up to 45 lb (170 g/m2)
Index card: Up to 32 lb (120 g/m2)
Thickness Plain Paper: 0.003 to 0.006 inches (0.08 to 0.15 mm)
Inkjet Paper: Up to 0.006 inches (0.15 mm)
Glossy Paper: Up to 0.007 inches (0.18 mm)
Envelopes: Up to 0.02 inches (0.52 mm)
Postcard: Up to 0.009 inches (0.23 mm)
Index card: Up to 0.006 inches (0.15 mm)
Sheet Feeder Up to 0.39 inches (10 mm)
Approximately 100 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m
2)
Output Stacker Approximately 50 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m
2)
(Transparencies and glossy paper must be picked up 
from the paper tray one page at a time.)
Do not use the following types of paper and envelopes:
Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped paper and envelopes
Extremely shiny or highly textured paper and envelopes
Paper and envelopes already printed with a laser printer
Paper and envelopes that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked 
						

							3 - 3   PAPER
Print Area
The print area depends on the settings in the application you are using.  The 
figures below show the unprintable areas on cut sheet paper and envelopes.
Cut Sheet Paper 
Envelopes 
unprintable area
0.12 (3 mm)
0.43 (11 mm) 0.25 (6.4 mm) 0.25 (6.4 mm)
0.39 (9.9 mm)
0.79 (20 mm) 0.13 (3.3 mm) 0.13 (3.3 mm) 
						

							ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING   4 - 1
44On-Screen Programming
User-Friendly Programming
We have designed your fax machine with on-screen programming using 
navigation keys. User-friendly programming helps you take full advantage of all 
the menu selections your fax machine has to offer.
Since your programming is done on the LCD, we created step-by-step on-screen 
prompts to help you program your fax machine. All you need to do is follow the 
prompts as they guide you through the menu selections and programming 
options. Additionally, you can program settings more quickly by pressing 
Menu/Set and the menu number using the dial pad.
Menu Selection Table
You can probably perform most of these programming operations without the 
Owner’s Manual. To help you understand the menu selections, and options that 
are found in the fax machine programs, use the Menu Selection Table on page 
4-3.
Alternating Displays
Sometimes, the LCD alternates between the active setting, and a help message 
giving brief instructions about how to proceed.  The LCD message you’ll 
probably see most often is shown below. When you place an original in the 
ADF, it appears to tell you that you can dial a number to send a fax or you can 
make a copy.
NoteYou can program your fax machine by pressing Menu/Set followed by the 
menu numbers. For example: to set FAX RESOLUTION to FINE, 
press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 2  and   to select FINE, and then press Menu/Set.
or
FAX: NO. & START
COPY: NO. & COPY 
						

							4 - 2   ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING
Navigation Keys
 
You can access the menu mode by 
pressing Menu/Set. When you enter the 
Menu, the LCD scrolls;
Then press 1 for General Setup Menu
—OR—
Press 2 for Fax Menu—OR—
Press 3 for Copy Menu—OR—
Press 4 for Test Print
—OR—
You can scroll more quickly through the each menu level by pressing   , and 
then set an option by pressing Menu/Set when that option appears on the LCD. 
Then the LCD shows next menu level. Press   to scroll to your next menu 
selection, and then press Menu/Set.
When you finish setting an option, the LCD shows ACCEPTED.
 
* Access the Menu
* Go to next menu level
* Accept an option
* Scroll through the 
current menu level
* Back to previous menu 
level
* Forward to next menu 
level
* Exit the Menu
NoteUse   to scroll backward if you passed your choices or to save keystrokes.
SELECT     & SET
1.GENERAL SETUP
2.FAX
3.COPY
4.TEST PRINT
or
or 
						

							ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING   4 - 3
To access the menu, press   Menu/Set.
Main MenuSubmenuMenu 
SelectionsOptionsDescriptionsPage
1. GENERAL 
SETUP1. PAPER 
TYPE
—PLAIN
INKJET
GLOSSY
(4-COLOR/3-COLOR)TRANSPARENCY
Identifies the 
type of paper in 
the multi-
purpose sheet 
feeder.5-1
2. PAPER SIZE
—LETTER
LEGAL
A4Selects the size 
of paper.
5-1
3. DATE/TIME
——Enter date and 
time for the LCD 
display and 
heading on fax 
transmissions.5-2
4. STATION ID
——Program your 
name and fax 
number to appear 
on each 
transmitted page.5-2
5. VOLUME 1. RING
HIGH
LOW
OFFAdjusts ring 
volume.
5-4
2. BEEPERHIGH
LOW
OFFAdjusts volume 
level of beeper.
5-4
3. SPEAKERHIGH
MED
LOW
OFFAdjusts speaker 
volume.
5-5
4. HANDSETHIGH
LOWAdjusts handset 
volume.
5-5
5. VOLUME 
AMPLIFYON(PERMANENT/
TEMPORARY)
OFFFor the hearing-
impaired, you 
can set the 
volume to the 
VOL 
AMPLIFY:ON 
setting on a 
permanent or 
temporary basis.5-6
NoteThe factory setting (option) is shown in bold.
Stop
to accept
to Exit 
						

							4 - 4   ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING
To access the menu, press   Menu/Set.
Main MenuSubmenuMenu 
SelectionsOptionsDescriptionsPage
6. AUTO 
DAYLIGHT
—ON
OFFChanges for 
Daylight Savings 
Time 
automatically.
5-7
7. TONE/
PULSE
—TONE
PULSE
Selects dialing 
mode
5-7
8. LOCAL 
LANGUAGE
(Canada Only)—
ENGLISH
FRENCH
Allows you to 
change the LCD 
Language to 
French.See French 
Manual
2. FAX 1. SETUP 
RECEIVE1. RING 
DELAY04
03
02
01
00Sets number of 
rings before fax 
machine answers 
in FAX ONLY or 
FAX/TEL mode.6-2
2. F/T
RING TIME70
40
30
20Sets the length of 
time for “double-
ring” in FAX/
TEL mode.6-3
3. EASY 
RECEIVEON
SEMI
OFFReceive fax 
messages without 
pressing the Start 
key.6-3
4. REMOTE 
CODEON
( 51, #51)
OFF
Activate or deactivate 
the fax machine from 
a remote location. You 
can also personalize 
these codes.
6-5
5. AUTO 
REDUCTIONON
OFFReduces the size 
of incoming fax 
images to fit on 
your paper.6-4
6. POLLING 
RXON
OFFSets up your fax 
machine to poll 
another 
fax machine.6-6
NoteThe factory setting (option) is shown in bold.
Stop
to accept
to Exit 
						

							ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING   4 - 5
To access the menu, press   Menu/Set.
Main MenuSubmenuMenu 
SelectionsOptionsDescriptionsPage
2. FAX 2. SETUP 
SEND1. CONTRASTAUTO
S.LIGHT
S.DARKChanges the 
lightness or 
darkness of a fax 
you are sending.7-2
2. FAX 
RESOLUTIONSTANDARDFINE
S. FINE
PHOTOChanges the 
default setting of 
fax resolution.7-3
3. DELAYED 
FAX—Sends documents 
later.7-10
4. BATCH 
TXON
OFF
Sends all delayed 
faxes that are to 
the same fax 
number and at the 
same time as one 
transmission.
7-10
5. REAL 
TIME TXOFF
ON
NEXT FAX ONLY
You can send a 
fax without using 
memory.
7-5
6. POLLED 
TXON
OFF
Sets up your 
fax machine with a 
document to be 
retrieved by another 
fax machine.
7-11
7. COVERPG 
SETUPNEXT FAX ONLYON
OFF
PRINT SAMPLE
Automatically 
sends a cover 
page you 
program.7-8
8. COVERPAGE 
MSG
—Programs 
customized 
message for fax 
cover page.7-7
9. OVERSEAS 
MODEON
OFFAjusts for 
sometimes 
difficult overseas 
transmissions.7-9
NoteThe factory setting (option) is shown in bold.
Stop
to accept
to Exit 
						

							4 - 6   ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING
To access the menu, press   Menu/Set.
Main MenuSubmenuMenu 
SelectionsOptionsDescriptionsPage
2. FAX
(Continued)3. SET 
AUTO DIAL1. ONE-TOUCH 
DIAL
—
Store One-Touch 
Dial so you can  
dial by pressing 
only one key.
8-2
2. SPEED-
DIAL
—Store Speed Dial 
numbers so you 
can dial by 
pressing only 
four keys.8-1
3. SETUP 
GROUPS—Sets up a Group 
number for 
Broadcasting.8-3
4. SETUP 
REPORTS
1. TRANS-
MISSIONONON+IMAGE
OFF
OFF+IMAGE
Initial setup for 
Transmission 
Verification 
Report and Fax 
Activity Report.11-1
2. ACT.
INTERVAL OFF
7/4/2 Days
24/12/6 Hours
11-1
5. REMOTE 
FAX OPT
1. FAX FWD/
PAGINGOFF
FAX FORWARD
PAGING
Sets fax machine 
to forward fax 
messages–OR–
to call your 
pager.10-1
2. FAX 
STORAGEON
OFFStores incoming 
faxes in memory 
for Remote 
Retrieval.10-2
3. REMOTE 
ACCESS159 Personalizes 
code for 
retrieving faxes.10-3
4. PRINT 
FAX—Prints incoming 
faxes stored in 
the memory.6-6
NoteThe factory setting (option) is shown in bold.
Stop
to accept
to Exit