Brother Ppf 2600 Laser Plain Paper Fax Owners Manual

							  
®
OPERATIONS MANUAL
FAX  2600
MFC 4600 
						

							  
If You Need to Call Customer Service
Please complete the following information for future 
reference:
Model:  FAX 2600   MFC 4600
(Circle your model number)
Serial Number:*
Date of Purchase:
Place of Purchase:
* The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain 
this Operations Manual with your sales receipt as a 
permanent record of your purchase, in the event of a 
theft, fire or warranty service.
Year 2000 Compliant
Brother is addressing the Year 2000 related issues for all 
Brother fax machines and multi-function centers. Our 
focus is to ensure that our bundled third party software 
will continue to properly process date/time data after 
January 1, 2000.
Brother fax machines and multi-function centers will 
function properly after January 1, 2000, provided that  all 
non-Brother hardware, software and firmware used by our 
customers in connection or combination with Brother fax 
machines, and bundled software, accurately exchange 
date data with the Brother products.
Please continue to check our Web page for updates at 
http://www.brother.com. All remedies will be provided to 
individual customers via software patches through 
software download or from Brother Customer Service. 
©1996-2000 Brother Industries, Ltd. 
						

							 
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Brother Numbers 
Brother fax-back system 
Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use fax-back system, so you 
can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information 
for all Brother products. This system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 
You can use the system to send faxes to any fax machine, not just the one from 
which you are calling.
If you canÕt resolve difficulty with your Brother machine using this manual, call 
our fax-back system, and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions 
about using the system, and an index of fax-back subjects.
The Brother fax-back system number (USA only) has been preprogrammed on 
One Touch key 
 
1
 
.
 
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 
You can find more information about Brother products on the World Wide Web. 
From product specification sheets to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), it is 
all there. Visit us at:
 
Brother Bulletin Board 
BrotherÕs Bulletin Board Numbers are 
 
For Customer Service  
USA:
 
1-800-521-2846
 
From within Canada:
 
1-800-681-9838
 
USA:
 
1-888-298-3616
 
From within Canada:
 
1-514-685-2040
 
USA:
 
1-800-284-4329 (voice)
1-908-575-8790 (fax)
 
From within Canada:
 
1-800-853-6660 (voice)
1-514-685-4898 (fax)
 
From within Montreal:
 
1-514-685-6464 (voice)
http://www.brother.com
 
BROTHER NUMBERS 
						

							 
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Ordering Accessories and Supplies 
For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most 
Brother retailers.  If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a 
Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card, you can order 
accessories directly from Brother. (In the USA, you can visit us online for a 
complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.)
* Multi-Function Link
 
¨
 
 Pro, ScanSoftª PaperPort
 
¨
 
/TextBridge
 
¨
 
 and the Printer/
Scanner Drivers are NOT available on Floppy Disks for Windows
 
¨
 
 95 / 98 / 98SE / 
2000 Professional / ME / Windows NT
 
¨
 
 Workstation Version 4.0.
 
USA:
 
1-888-879-3232 (voice)
1-800-947-1445 (fax)
http://www.brothermall.com
 
From within Canada:
 
1-800-668-2768 (voice)
 
DESCRIPTIONITEM
 
Laser Fax Toner TN5000PF
Laser Fax Drum DR200
Telephone Line Cord UG3565001
Telephone Handset UF6857010
Handset Curled Cord UL8019009
Wire Extensions for trays UL6856000
Paper Tray and Document Tray UU7114001
Operations  Manual LH0409001
MFC Manual (For MFC 4600 Only) LH0436001
IEEE-1284 Bi-directional Parallel Cable UG4558001
* MFL Pro, ScanSoftª PaperPort
 
¨
 
/
TextBridge
 
¨
 
, and Printer/Scanner 
Drivers on Floppy Disks. (For MFC 4600 
Only)DSKYL231 (Floppy Disks, Windows
 
¨
 
 
3.1x Only)
 
ORDERING ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES 
						

							 
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Notice Ð Disclaimer of Warranties
(For USA and Canada) 
BROTHERÕS LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS,
EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTHERÕS LICENSOR)
MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
REGARDING THE SOFTWARE. BROTHERÕS LICENSOR(S) DOES NOT
WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS
REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE
SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY,
RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS OR OTHERWISE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS
TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS
ASSUMED BY YOU. THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS NOT
PERMITTED BY SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN
CANADA. THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
IN NO EVENT WILL BROTHERÕS LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES
(INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS
INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE)
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE
EVEN IF BROTHERÕS LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES IN THE
USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU. IN ANY EVENT BROTHERÕS LICENSORÕS LIABILITY TO YOU FOR
ACTUAL DAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND
REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION (WHETHER IN
CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY OR
OTHERWISE), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50.
 
Compilation and Publication Notice 
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 notice.
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications
and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages
(including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented,
including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the
publication.
 
NOTICE Ð DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES 
						

							 
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BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE
(For USA Only)
 
This warranty gives you certain rights
and you may also have other rights that
may vary from state to state. 
This warranty is given only to the first
end-use purchaser of the
accompanying product (referred to in
this warranty as Òthis ProductÓ). 
What is covered: 
 Brother warrants to
you for the Warranty Period that there
are no defects in the materials,
workmanship or Year 2000 compliance
of this Product.  The ÒWarranty PeriodÓ
is 1 year from the date you purchased
this product.   The ÒWarranty PeriodÓ for
consumable items, such as Toner,
Drums, Ribbons, etc. is 90 days from
the date of purchase, or the rated life of
the Consumable item, whichever is
shorter. 
What is NOT covered: 
 This warranty is
VOID -- that is, this Product has no
warranty -- if: (1) you did not purchase
this Product from an authorized Brother
reseller within the United States, (2) this
Product has been serviced, modified or
tampered with by anyone other than an
Authorized Service Representative of
Brother, (3) the serial number has been
modified, defaced or removed from this
Product, (4) this Product has been
abused or damaged, (5) non Brother¨-
brand or non Brother approved parts,
supplies, power supplies or other
accessories have been used with this
Product, or (6) this Product has been
transported without the proper
preparation and packaging. 
What to do if you think your Product
is defective: 
 
Call our Customer Service Hotline at 
1-800-284-4329, or if you suspect a
defect in materials or workmanship in
this Product, you can report it to a
Brother Authorized Service Center.
During the Warranty Period, supply
BrotherÕs representative with a copy of
your dated bill of sale showing that this
Product was purchased within the
United States. For the name of your
Brother Authorized Service Center, call1-800-521-2846. After contacting the
Brother Authorized Service Center, you
may be required to deliver or send theProduct properly packaged, freight
prepaid, to the Authorized Service
Center together with a photocopy of
your bill of sale.   
What Brother will do:  
 Brother (or its
Authorized Service Center) will
evaluate your report of a possible
defect to determine whether a defect
exists, and if it does exist, Brother (or its
Authorized Service Center) will repair or
(at BrotherÕs option) replace the
Product with a product that performs
the same functions and performs as
well as the original Product.  Brother
reserves the right to supply refurbished
or remanufactured replacement parts
provided that the replacement parts
conform to the manufacturerÕs
specifications for new products. The
repaired or replacement product will be
returned to you at no cost.  
Exchange Service:   
When an exchange is authorized,
Brother will exchange your non-working
product with a refurbished or
remanufactured product that conforms
to the manufacturerÕs specifications for
new products.  The refurbished or
remanufactured Product you receive
will be covered by the balance of the
limited warranty period remaining on
the original Product, plus an additional
thirty (30) days.  You will keep the
replacement Product that is sent to you
and must return (or be billed up to the
cost of a new product) your original
non- working product, which shall
become the property of Brother.  You
must call Brother Customer Service and
if the representative cannot correct the
productÕs malfunction over the
telephone and you elect the exchange
service, you must provide information
pertaining to this Product and you must
also provide a valid major credit card
number.  Your credit card will be
charged up to the cost of a new Product
if: (i) you do not return your original
Product to Brother within five (5)
business days; (ii) the malfunctions of
your original Product are not covered by
the limited warranty;  (iii) the proper
packaging instructions are not followed
and has caused damage to the product;  
						

							 
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BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE
(For USA Only)
 
or (iv) the warranty period on your
original Product has expired or has not
been sufficiently validated with a copy
of the proof of purchase (bill of sale).
The Brother Customer Service
Representative will ship the exchange
Product via next business day delivery
courier service, with return instructions
and prepaid return air bill.  Follow the
return instructions.  You must return the
original Product in the same shipping
carton in which the exchanged Product
was received and include a copy of
proof of purchase (bill of sale).  Retain
your original accessory items and a
copy of the return air bill, signed by the
courier. 
Limitations: 
Repair or replacement as described
above is your sole and exclusive (that
is, your only) remedy if this Product is
defective. Brother is not responsible for
damage to or loss of any equipment,
media, programs or data related to the
use of this Product. Except for that
repair or replacement, 
 
Brother shall not
be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental
or consequential damages or specific
relief.  Because some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of
consequential or incidental damages, the
above limitation may not apply to you.
 
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU
OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHETHER
EXPRESSED BY AFFIRMATION,
PROMISE, DESCRIPTION,
DRAWING, MODEL OR SAMPLE.
ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OTHER
THAN THIS ONE, WHETHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
HEREBY DISCLAIMED.
This Limited Warranty is the only
warranty that Brother is giving for this
Product. It is the final expression and
the exclusive and only statement of
BrotherÕs obligations to you. It replaces
all other agreements and under-
standings that you may have with
Brother or its representatives.This Limited Warranty (and BrotherÕs
obligation to you) may not be changed
in any way unless you and Brother sign
the same piece of paper in which we (1)
refer to this Product and your bill of sale
date, (2) describe the change to this
warranty and (3) agree to make that
change.  
Product Support:  
  Toll-free customer
service and technical support is
available for hardware operational
assistance at 1-800-284-4329.  At any
time, free technical support in the form
of Frequently Asked Questions,
troubleshooting tips and service center
locator is available through our fax-back
system at 1-800-521-2846 or BrotherÕs
Internet Web Site (www.brother.com).
Now you can visit us on-line
(www.brothermall.com), your complete
source for genuine Brother Accessories
and Supplies.  
B 
ROTHER
 
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 08807-0911  
Please record your model and serial
numbers and your date and location of
Purchase below for your records. Keep
this information with your proof of
purchase (bill of sale) in case your
Product is lost, stolen or requires service. 
Model # _______________________  
Serial #________________________  
Date of purchase: _______________  
Store where purchased:___________   
Location of store: _____________  
 
Important:
 
 We recommend that you
keep all original packing materials, in
the event that you ship this product. 
						

							 
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BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE 
LIMITED WARRANTY 
(For Canada Only) 
Pursuant to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts,
Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. (ÒBrotherÓ), or its Authorized Service
Centers, will repair this MFC/Facsimile machine free of charge if defective in material or
workmanship. This Limited Warranty does not include cleaning, consumables
(including, without limitation, print cartridges, print head, toner and drum) or damage
caused by accident, neglect, misuse or improper installation or operation, any damage
caused from service, maintenance, modifications, or tampering by anyone other than a
Brother Authorized Service Representative, or from the use of supplies or consumable
items that are non-Brother products. Operation of the MFC/Facsimile machine in excess
of the specifications or with the Serial Number or Rating Label removed shall be
deemed abuse and all repairs thereafter shall be the sole liability of the end-user/
purchaser. In order to obtain warranty service, the MFC/Facsimile machine must be
delivered or shipped freight prepaid by the end user/purchaser to a ÒBrotherÓ Authorized
Service Center, together with your Proof of Purchase in the form of a Sales Receipt.
For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on
applicable models) during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and
will VOID the Warranty. (Refer to your Operation Manual for proper packaging.)
For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping. Damage to your
print head resulting from packing without the ink cartridges will VOID your warranty.
(Refer to your Operation Manual for proper packaging.)
BROTHER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT THAT ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW CANNOT BE VALIDLY
WAIVED.
No oral or written information, advice or representation provided by Brother, its
Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create
another warranty or modify this warranty. This warranty states BrotherÕs entire liability
and your exclusive remedy against Brother for any failure of the MFC/Facsimile
machine to operate properly.
Neither Brother nor anyone else involved in the development, production, or delivery of
this MFC/Facsimile machine shall be liable for any indirect, incidental, special,
consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including lost profits, arising from the
use of or inability to use the product, even if advised by the end user/purchaser of the
possibility of such damages. Since some Provinces do not allow the above limitation of
liability, such limitation may not apply to you.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from Providence to Providence. 
Warranty Service is available at Brother Authorized Service Centers throughout
Canada. For Technical Support or for the name and location of your nearest
Authorized Service Center call 1-800-853-6660. Within Montreal, please call 685-
6464.
Internet support: [email protected] or browse 
BrotherÕs Web Site: www.brother.com 
Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd.
1 Rue H™tel de Ville
Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6
®
We’re at your side. 
						

							 
   
 
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Quick Reference Guide 
Sending Faxes 
Automatic Transmission 
1
 
Place the original face down in the 
ADF.
 
2
 
Enter the fax number using One 
Touch, Speed Dial, Search or the dial 
pad.
 
3
 
Press 
 
Start
 
.
 
Sending a Cover Page 
1
 
 Place the original face down in the 
ADF.
 
2
 
For the FAX, press 
 
Function
 
, 
 
3
 
, 
 
1
 
.
For the MFC, press 
 
Function
 
, 
 
3
 
, 
 
1
 
, 
 
1
 
.
 
3
 
When 
 
NEXT FAX ONLY?
 
 
appears, press 
 
Set
 
.
 
4
 
Press 
 
 or 
 
 to select 
 
ON
 
 (or 
 
OFF
 
) and press 
 
Set
 
.
 
5Press  or  to select a comment 
and press 
Set.
6Enter two digits to indicate the number 
of pages being sent and press 
Set.
7Press 1 to select additional settings
Ñ
ORÑPress 2 if you are ready to 
fax.
8Enter the fax number.
9Press Start.
Real Time Transmission
You can send faxes in real time.
1Place the original face down in the 
ADF.
2For the FAX, press Function, 3, 9.
For the MFC, press Function, 1, 3, 9.
3Press  or  to select ON and 
press 
SetÑORÑFor the next 
transmission only, press 
 or  to 
select 
NEXT FAX ONLY and 
press 
Set.
4For the next fax only, press  or  
to select 
ON and press Set.
5Press 1 to select additional settings
Ñ
ORÑPress 2 to fax.
6Enter the fax number.
7Press Start.
Receiving Faxes
Select Answer Mode
Press Receive Mode to select 
FAX/TEL, TAD, MANUAL or 
FAX ONLY. If you select FAX/
TEL
, make sure to set Ring Delay 
and F/T Ring Time.
Manual Reception 
1Pick up the handset.
2Press Start if you hear fax tones 
(beeps).
3When the screen displays 
RECEIVE, replace the handset.
Brother fax-back system : 
                      1-800-521-2846
Brother Web Site : 
               http://www.brother.com 
						

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Storing Numbers
Storing One Touch Dial 
Numbers
1For FAX, press Function, 6, 1.
For MFC, press Function, 1, 6, 1.
2Press the One Touch key where you 
want to store the number.
3Enter a number (up to 20 digits) and 
press Set.
4Enter a name (or leave it blank) and 
press 
Set.
5Press   or   to select FAX, TEL, or 
FAX/TEL and press Set.
6Press Stop.
Storing Speed Dial Numbers
1For FAX, press Function, 6, 2.
For MFC, press Function, 1, 6, 
2.
2Enter a two-digit Speed Dial number 
and press Set.
3Enter a number (up to 20 digits) and 
press Set.
4Enter a name (or leave it blank) and 
press 
Set.
5Press   or   to select FAX, TEL, or 
FAX/TEL and press Set.
6Press Stop.
Telephone Operation
One Touch Dialing/
Speed Dialing
1Pick up the handsetÑORÑPress 
Hook and listen for a dial tone.
2When you hear the dial tone, press 
the One Touch key of the location 
you want to callÑORÑPress 
Search/Speed Dial, press #, then 
press the two-digit Speed Dial 
number.  (If you pressed Hook to 
dial, pick up the handset when the 
other party answers.
3To hang up, replace the handset.
Search/Speed Dial
1Press Search/Speed Dial, then 
enter the first letter of the name 
youÕre looking for.
2Press   or   to search the memory.
3When the name is displayed, lift the 
handsetÑORÑPress Hook.
4Press Start to dial. (If you pressed 
Hook to dial, pick up the handset 
when the other party answers.)
5To hang up, replace the handset.
Making Copies
Making a Single Copy
1Place the original face down in the 
ADF.
2Press Copy, then wait for five 
secondsÑORÑPress Copy again.
Sorting Multiple Copies
1Place the original face down in the 
ADF.
2Press Copy.
3Use the dial pad to enter the number 
of copies you want (up to 99).
4Wait five secondsÑORÑPress 
Copy.
5Press   or   to select SORT (or 
STACK).
6Press Copy.
Brother Accessories & 
Supplies
USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice)
1-800-947-1445 (fax)
http://www.brothermall.com
From within Canada: 
1-800-668-2768 (voice)