Brother Ppf 2600 Laser Plain Paper Fax Owners Manual

INTRODUCTION   1 - 5
MFC 4600 Control Panel Overview
When you press these keys:
HoldLets you put calls on hold.
Dial PadAllows you to dial phone and fax 
numbers, and can be used as a keyboard 
for entering information into the fax 
machine.
Redial/PauseRedials the last number called. Also 
inserts a pause in autodial numbers.
HookLets you dial telephone and fax numbers 
without lifting the handset.
     (Left Arrow)
     (Right Arrow)
                 Volume
Moves the LCD cursor to the left or 
right in...

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About Fax Machines
If youÕre a first-time fax machine user, fax operation might seem a little 
mysterious. Soon, youÕll recognize the unusual fax tones on your phone line, 
and be able to send and receive faxes easily. 
Fax Tones and Handshake
When someone is sending a fax, the FAX/MFC sends fax calling tones, (CNG 
tones) Ñ soft, intermittent beeps at 4-second intervals. YouÕll hear them when 
you dial and press Start, and they continue for about 40 seconds after dialing. 
During...

ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS   2 - 1
22Assembly and Connections
Packing List
Make sure you have the following items:
NoteIf an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 
1-800-853-6660 (from within Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (from within 
Montreal). See Ordering Accessories and Supplies on page ii for the correct 
item numbers.
Whenever you transport the FAX/MFC, use the packing materials that came 
with FAX/MFC. If you do not pack the FAX/MFC properly, you may void 
your...

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Choosing a Location
Place your FAX/MFC on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place that 
is free of vibration and shocks. Locate the FAX/MFC near a telephone jack and 
a standard, grounded power outlet. Make sure nothing blocks the flow of air 
from the fan on the right side of the FAX/MFC.
WARNING
nNever install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
nWe recommend that this product be used with a surge protection device to 
protect the product against...

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Assembly
Installing the Drum Unit Assembly 
(with Toner Cartridge)
1Unpack the drum 
unit assembly, 
including the toner 
cartridge, and 
gently rock it from 
side to side five or 
six times to 
distribute toner 
evenly inside the 
cartridge.
To prevent damage to the drum, do NOT expose it to 
light for longer than a few minutes.
Do NOT remove the starter sheetÑthis will be eject-
ed while the FAX/MFC is warming up.
Starter Sheet 

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2Open the top cover of the FAX/MFC.
3Holding the drum unit by its handles, insert it into the FAX/MFC.
4Close the top cover. 

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Setting Up the FAX/MFC
Follow the instructions below to connect the handset, power cord, and telephone 
line.
1Connect the Handset.
Connect the curled handset cord to the bottom of the handset and the left side of 
the FAX/MFC.
2Connect the power cord. 
WARNING
nThis FAX/MFC must be grounded using a three-prong plug.
nSince the FAX/MFC is grounded through the power outlet, you can protect 
yourself from potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone 
network...

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4Attach the wire extensions to the multi-purpose sheet feeder and to the 
document guide base.
5Attach the document and paper trays to the FAX/MFC and pull out their 
extensions.
Loading Paper
1Open the multi-purpose sheet 
feeder cover. 

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2Fan the paper well.  Load the paper, making sure that the print side is toward the 
fax machine and the paper level is stacked below the paper mark.  The feeder 
can hold up to 200 sheets of paper, or up to 10 envelopes.
3Adjust the guides to fit 
the paper, to help 
prevent paper jams.
Acceptable Paper
The FAX/MFC can handle paper that has the following specifications.
But please note that you can receive fax messages
 only on Letter, Legal and A4 
paper. If you use...

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Paper Capacity in Feeder 
Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder:
Up to 0.87 inch (22 mm) in height (up to the mark) Approx. 200 sheets of 
20 lb. (75 g/m
2) or 50 sheets of 42 lb. (158 g/m2) Letter/A4 paper, or 10 
envelopes
Output Tray:
Approx. 100 sheets of 20 lb. (75 g/m
2) Letter/A4 paper 
Manual Feed Slot
The multi-purpose sheet feeder also has a manual feed slot on its cover.  You 
can load paper or envelopes one at a time into this slot.  You do not have to 
remove paper from...