Brother Ppf 2600 Laser Plain Paper Fax Owners Manual

							SPECIFICATIONS   S - 1
SSSpecifications
Fax
CompatibilityITU-T Group 3
Coding SystemMH/MR/MMR
Modem Speed14400 Ð 2400 bps 
Document Input Width5.8 inches to 8.5 inches (148 mm to 216 mm)
Document Input Length3.9 inches to 14.1 inches (100 mm to 360 mm)
Scanning/Printing Width8.2 inches (208 mm)
Paper SizeLetter/Legal/A4
Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder200 sheets (20 lbs)
Printer TypeLaser Printer
Gray Scale64 levels
Polling TypesStandard or Sequential
Contrast ControlAutomatic/Super Light/Super Dark (manual setting)
Resolution¥ Horizontal Standard, Fine, Superfine 203 dot/inch
¥ Vertical Standard 98 dot/inch
Fine, Photo 196 dot/inch
Superfine 391 dot/inch
One Touch dial16 stations (FAX 2600)
8 stations (MFC 4600)
Speed Dial30 stations
Automatic Redial3 times at 5 minute intervals
Speaker TypeMonitor
Auto Answer0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 rings
Communication SourcePublic switched telephone network
Print MethodElectrophotography by semiconductor laser beam 
scanning
Print QualityNormal printing mode
Economy printing mode (saves up to 50% of the 
normal toner usage)
Consumable ItemsToner cartridge:
Life Expectancy: Up to 2,200 pages/new toner cartridges
Up to 1,000 pages/starter toner cartridge
(USA, Canada and some other areas only)
(when printing letter size or A4 paper at 5% print 
coverage)
Drum Unit:
Life Expectancy: Up to 20,000 pages at 20 pages per job
Up to 8,000 pages at 1 page per job
Toner life expectancy will vary depending on the type of average print job.
There are many factors that determine the actual drum life, such as a temperature, 
humidity, type of paper and toner that you use, the number of pages per print job, etc. 
						

							S - 2   SPECIFICATIONS
Printer (For MFC 4600 Only)
Printer DriverWindows¨ 3.1x, Windows¨ 95, 98, 2000 
professional and Windows NT¨ Workstation 
Version 4.0 drivers supporting Brother Native 
Compression mode and 
bi-directional capability
Memory Capacity1 MB 
Resolution600 dots/inch
Print Speed6 pages/minute (when loading letter size or A4 paper 
from the multi-purpose sheet feeder)
Electrical and Environment  
Temperature(Allowable) 50 - 90.5¡ F (10 - 32.5¡ C)
(Storage)38 - 104¡ F (3.3 - 40¡ C)
Warm-UpMax. 1 minute at 73.4¡ F (23¡ C)
First Print20 seconds (when loading Letter size paper for the
multi-purpose sheet feeder)
Power Source120V AC 50/60Hz (Canadian Version Only)
Power ConsumptionOperating (Copying); 160 W or less (25¡ C)
Sleep Mode:8 W or less
Stand by:30 W or less (25¡ C)
NoiseOperating:50 dB A or less
Stand by:39 dB A or less
HumidityOperating:35 to 80% (without condensation)
Storage:20 to 80% (without condensation)
Dimensions18.0 x 13.2 x 9.9 inches (456 x 334 x 250 mm)
Weight18.7 lbs (8.5 kg) 
						

							GLOSSARY   G - 1
Glossary
Activity Report   Lists information about the last 50 incoming and outgoing faxes. 
TX means Transmit.  RX means Receive.
ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)  Refers to the number of pages that can be 
placed in the document feeder and fed one at a time automatically.
Auto Dial List  A listing of names and numbers stored in One Touch and Speed Dial 
memory, in numerical order.
Automatic E-Mail Printing (For MFC 4600 Only)  Software application that 
automatically prints incoming E-Mail messages. (Included with the optional 
Multi-Function Link Pro software.)
automatic fax transmission  Sending a fax without picking up the handset or 
pressing Hook.
Automatic Redial  A feature that enables your FAX/MFC to redial the last fax 
number if the original fax did not go through because the line was busy or there 
was no answer.
Backup Print   Sets your FAX/MFC to print a copy of faxes that are received and 
stored in memory.
beeper  The sound the keys make when they are pressed, an error occurs, or a 
document has been received or transmitted.
beeper volume  Volume setting for the beep when you press a key or make an error.
Broadcasting  The ability to send the same fax message to more than one location.
Call Back Message  Allows you to send a fax and then leave a message for the other 
party to call you back.
Call Reservation  Allows you to send a fax and then at the end of transmission, you 
can talk with the other party.
Caller ID  A service purchased from the Telephone Company that lets you see the 
number (or name) of the party calling you.
Call Waiting Caller ID  If you subscribe to this service from the Telephone 
Company, your fax machine will show the Caller ID of a second call while you are 
on the telephone.  You can switch back and forth between two calls.
Cancel Job  Cancels a programmed job, like Delayed Fax or Polling.
CNG tones  The special tones (beeps) sent by fax machines during automatic 
transmission to tell the receiving machine that they are a from fax machine.
communication error (or Comm. Error)  An error during fax sending or receiving, 
usually caused by line noise or static. 
						

							G - 2   GLOSSARY
Coding Method  Method of coding the information contained in a document.  All fax 
machines must use a minimum standard of Modified Huffman (MH).  Your fax 
machine is capable of greater compression methods, Modified Read (MR) and 
Modified Modified Read (MMR), if the receiving machine has the same 
capability.
Compatibility Group  The ability of one fax unit to communicate with another.  
Compatibility is assured between ITU-T Groups.
Contrast  Setting to compensate for dark or light documents, by lightening dark 
documents or darkening light documents.
Cover Page  Prints a page at the other partyÕs machine that contains the sender and 
recipientÕs name and fax number, number of pages and comment. You can 
generate an electronic cover page at the other end with pre-programmed 
information from memory or you can print a sample cover page to fax with your 
document.
Cover Page Message  The comment that is on the Cover Page.  This is a 
programmable feature.
Delayed Fax  Sends your fax at a later time that day.
Delayed Timer  You can program a certain time each day that all delayed faxes will 
be sent on a first come first served basis.
Distinctive Ring  A service purchased from the Telephone Company that provides 
another phone number on an existing phone line.  The Brother fax machine uses 
the new number to simulate a dedicated fax line.
drum unit  A printing device for your fax machine .
Dual Access  Your FAX/MFC can scan outgoing faxes or scheduled jobs into 
memory at the same time it is sending a fax or receiving or printing an incoming 
fax.
Easy Receive  Enables your FAX/MFC to respond to CNG tones if you interrupt a fax 
call by answering.
ECM (Error Correction Mode)  Detects errors during fax transmission and resends 
the page(s) of the document that had an error.
Electronic Cover Page  A preprogrammed cover page that is transmitted from the 
fax machineÕs memory, eliminating the need for making up cover pages manually.
Extension Phone  A telephone on the fax number that is plugged into a separate wall 
jack.
External Phone  A TAD (telephone answering device) or telephone that is plugged 
into the EXT jack of your fax machine.
F/T Ring Time  The length of time the fax machine rings (when the answer mode 
setting is FAX/TEL) to notify you to pick up a voice call that it answered. 
						

							GLOSSARY   G - 3
Fax Forwarding  Sends a fax received into memory to another preprogrammed fax 
number.
Fax Storage  Your FAX/MFC can store faxes in memory for remote retrieval.
FAX/TEL  You can receive faxes and telephone calls.  Do not use this mode if you 
are using a telephone answering device (TAD).
fax tones  The signals sent by sending and receiving fax machines while 
communicating information.
Fine Mode  Resolution is 196 x 203 dpi.  It is used for small print and graphs.
Function Mode  The programming mode for changing the settings of your FAX/
MFC.
gray scale  The shades of gray available for copying and faxing photographs.
group number  A combination of One Touch and/or Speed Dial numbers that are 
stored on a One Touch key for Broadcasting.
Interrupt  Temporarily puts a waiting job on hold while you perform another 
operation.
interval  The preprogrammed time period between automatically printed Activity 
Reports. You can print Activity Reports on demand without interrupting this 
cycle.
LCD (liquid crystal display)  The display screen on the fax machine that shows 
interactive messages during On-Screen Programming and defaults to the date and 
time when the machine is idle.
manual fax  When you press HookÑORÑlift the handset so you can hear the 
receiving fax machine answer before you press Start to begin transmission.
Memory Status Report  Shows how much memory is being used, how much is left, 
and the type of messages in memory.
memory usage  Instructs the FAX/MFC how to allocate the memory.
Multi-Function Link Pro (For MFC 4600 Only)  Turns your MFC into a printer 
and scanner and enables PC faxing using the MFC.
One Touch  Keys on the FAX/MFC control panel where you can store numbers for 
easy dialing. You must use a separate key for each number.
Out of Paper Reception  Receives faxes into the FAX/MFCÕs memory when the 
machine is out of paper.
Overseas Mode  Makes temporary changes to the fax tones to accommodate noise 
and static on overseas phone lines.
Paging  This feature enables your fax unit to call your pager when a fax message is 
received into its memory.
Pause  Allows you to place a 3.5 second delay in the dialing sequence stored on One 
Touch and Speed Dial numbers. 
						

							G - 4   GLOSSARY
Photo mode  A resolution setting that uses varying shades of gray for the best 
representation of photographs.
polling  The process of a fax machine calling another fax machine to retrieve waiting 
fax messages.
printer alarm  Audible alarm when the printer is not able to print.
print reduction  Reduces the size of incoming faxes.
Pulse  A form of dialing on a telephone line.
Remaining Jobs  You can check which jobs are waiting in memory and cancel jobs 
individually.
remote access  The ability to access your FAX/MFC remotely from a touch tone 
phone.
remote activation  allows you to transfer a fax call, answered at an extension phone, 
to the FAX/MFC. 
remote access code  The four-digit code that allows you to call and access your FAX/
MFC from a remote location.
resolution  The number of vertical and horizontal lines per inch. See: Standard, Super 
Fine, Fine and Photo.
Ring Delay  The number of rings before your FAX/MFC answers an incoming call.
Ring Volume  Volume setting for the FAX/MFCÕs ring.
Rotary  A form of dialing on a telephone line.
scanning (For MFC 4600 Only)  The process of sending an electronic image of an 
original paper document into your computer. (Available with software option)
Search  An electronic, alphabetical listing of stored One Touch, Speed Dial and 
Group numbers.
Speaker Volume  You can set the volume when your FAX/MFC is on Hook.
Speed Dial  A preprogrammed number for easy dialing.  You must press the Speed 
dial button and then two digit code to start the dialing process.
Standard resolution  98 x 203 dpi.  It is used for regular size text and quickest 
transmission.
Station ID  The stored information that appears on the top of faxed pages. It includes 
the senderÕs name and fax number.
Super fine resolution  392 x 203 dpi. Best for very small print and line art.
Temporary Setting  You can select certain options for each fax transmission without 
changing the default settings.
Tone  A form of dialing on the telephone line used for Touch Tone telephones.
toner cartridge  An accessory that holds toner for the drum unit on Brother laser 
models.    
						

							GLOSSARY   G - 5
Toner Save  A process that causes less toner to be affixed to the page to extend the 
life of the toner cartridge.  This will make the print on received documents 
significantly lighter.
transmission  The process of sending documents over the phone lines from your 
FAX/MFC to the receiving fax machine.
User Option List  A printed report that shows the current settings of your FAX/MFC.
ScanSoftª PaperPort
¨ for Brother (For MFC 4600 Only)  A document 
management application that enables you to view incoming faxes and scanned 
documents. (Included with the optional Multi-Function Link Pro software.)
Xmit Report (Transmission Report)  A listing of each transmission, showing caller 
ID, date, time, and number of pages. 
						

							I - 1   INDEX
Index
A
access codes, storing   7-5
accessories and supplies   ii
ADF (automatic document feeder)   6-1
assembly   2-3
document tray   2-6
drum unit assembly   2-3
grounded 3-prong plug   2-5
handset   2-5
loading paper   2-6
power code   2-5
telephone line code   2-5
toner cartridge   2-3
wire extensions   2-6
automatic
fax redial   6-2
transmission   6-2
automatic dialing   7-4
automatic fax receive   5-1
B
beeper   4-4
broadcasting   7-6
setting up groups for   7-3
Brother
accessories and supplies   ii
Bulletin Board   i
contact numbers   i
Customer Service   i
fax-back system   i
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)   i
on the World Wide Web   i
test sheet, sending   1-1
warranty
Notice-Disclaimer of Warranties   iii
C
Call Back message   6-8
print sample   6-8
Call Reservation   6-8
Call Waiting Caller ID   5-12
Caller ID   5-11
Canceling
fax forwarding   8-4fax jobs in memory   5-8
jobs awaiting redial   6-4
paging   8-4
Cleaning
drum unit   11-19
printer   11-18
scanner   11-17
CNG tones   1-6
contrast   6-7
control panel
FAX 2600   1-2
MFC 4600   1-4
converting telephone wall outlets   2-11
Copy(ies)
enlarging   10-3
multiple   10-2
photographs   10-2
quality   11-13
reducing   10-3
scannable area   10-1
single   10-1
sorting/collating   10-2
Cover Page
composing   6-4
custom comments   6-5
for all faxes   6-6
for next fax only   6-5
printed form   6-6
credit card numbers, storing   7-5
custom telephone features   2-13,   11-10
Customer Service   i
D
date and time setting   4-1
Delayed Fax   6-9
interrupting   6-10
dialing
access code   7-5
credit card numbers   7-5
Groups   7-6
manually   7-4
mode   4-2
One Touch numbers   7-4
pulse (rotary)   4-2
search   7-5
Speed Dial numbers   7-5 
						

							INDEX   I - 2
tone   4-2
dialing automatic fax redial   6-2
Distinctive Ring   5-9
document jam   11-6
drum unit
cleaning   11-19
installing   2-3
replacing   11-24
dual access   6-2
E
Easy Receive   5-3
ECM (Error Correction Mode)   1-6
emergency numbers   12-1
entering text   4-2
envelopes
size   2-7
error message on LCD   11-2
CHECK PAPER   11-2
COMM.ERROR   11-2
MEMORY FULL   11-3
while scanning a document   6-2,   10-2
NOT REGISTERED   11-4
extension telephone, using   5-6
external telephone   2-10
F
Fax (es), stand-alone
sending
resolution   6-7
fax codes
Fax Receive Code   5-6
Remote Retrieval Access Code   8-3
Telephone Answer Code   5-6
troubleshooting   5-6
Fax Forwarding
changing remotely   8-4,   8-6
programming a number   8-1
Fax Receive Code   5-6
Fax Storage
printing from   5-8
setting   8-2
fax tones   1-6
Fax(es), stand-alone
receiving   5-1
difficulty   11-8
erasing from memory   8-2,   8-4
forwarding   8-1,   8-4polling   5-7
reducing to fit on paper   5-4
retrieving from a remote site   8-5
sending
automatic fax redial   6-1,   6-2
automatic transmission   6-2
broardcasting   7-6
canceling from memory   6-4
contrast   6-7
delayed   6-9
from memory (dual access)   6-2
in real time   6-3
manual transmission   6-2
overseas   6-7
polling   6-10
resolution   6-7
timer for delayed sending   4-6
FAX/TEL mode
answering at extension phones   5-6
double ringing (voice calls)   5-3
F/T Ring Time, setting   5-3
FAX Receive Code   5-6
receiving faxes   5-3
Telephone Answer Code   5-6
fax-back system   i
FCC Notices   12-1
fixed reduction   5-4
Function(s)
mode   3-1
programming at-a-glance   3-2
G
gray scale   13-1
Groups
setting up   7-3
H
Handset
Connecting   2-5
volume   4-4
hearing aid compatible   4-4,   12-1
Help List, printing   1-1
hold   7-7
I
improving print quality   11-13,   11-17
Inserting spaces   4-3
Internet address   i 
						

							I - 3   INDEX
J
jack(s)
converting telephone wall outlets   2-11
EXT. jack
external telephone   2-10
TAD (answering machine)   2-9
L
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)   3-1
location, choosing   2-2
M
Maintenance, routine   11-17
manual
dialing   7-4
mode   5-1
manual feed slot   2-8
manual transmission   6-2
memory full   6-2,   10-2,   11-3
Memory Status List   8-5,   9-1
more information   i
Multi-Function Link Pro
MF Link mode, turning on   5-8
multi-line Connections (PBX)   2-12
multi-purpose sheet feeder
capacity   2-8
loading paper   2-6
O
OGM (outgoing message)   2-10
One Touch numbers
changing   7-2
dialing   7-4
listing   9-1
Storing   7-1
One Touch numbers, accessing with Shift 
Key   7-1
On-Screen Programming   3-1
overseas, sending faxes   6-7
P
packing list   2-1
paging
programming a number   8-2
Paper
Sizes   2-7,   2-8sizes
setting   5-5
specifications   2-7,   2-8
paper jam   11-6
pause   7-7
PBX   2-12
phone line difficulties   11-9
polling   5-7
sending   6-10
Interrupting   6-10
sequential receiving   5-7
polling receiving   5-7
power
cord   2-5
electrical outlet   2-5
failure   4-5
printer jam   11-6
printer, cleaning   11-18
printing
density   5-5
difficulties   11-8
resolution   13-2
speed   13-2
printing quality   11-13
printing specifications   13-2
R
Real Time Transmission   6-3
receive mode   5-1
FAX ONLY   5-1
FAX/TEL   5-1
MANUAL   5-1
TAD, external   2-9,   5-1
redialing   6-2,   7-7
reducing
copies   10-3
long faxes   5-4
remote codes for extension phones   5-6
remote fax options   8-1
remote retrieval   8-3
access code
changing   8-3
using   8-3
checking whatÕs in memory   8-5
commands   8-3
getting your faxes   8-5
Memory Status List   8-5
reports   9-1
how to print   9-1