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    							MAKING COPIES   11 - 6
    Changing the Default Copy Settings
    Press Menu/Set, 3 to change default settings for Copy mode. These settings 
    will remain until you change them again by pressing Menu/Set. Adjust the  
    Contrast and Quality settings.
    By pressing a number, you can adjust copy settings as shown in the following 
    chart. Press
      to scroll through the options for each setting. Press Menu/Set 
    to save your selection. Press Stop/Exit—OR—Press
      to select the next 
    setting you want to change.
    Press Menu/Set, and 3.
    Copy Mode (Type of Original)
    You can select the Copy resolution for your type of original. The default setting 
    is AUTO, which is used for originals that contain both text and photographs. 
    TEXT is used for originals containing only text. PHOTO is used for copying 
    photographs.
    1Press Menu/Set, 3, 1.
    2Press   to choose the type of original (AUTO, TEXT or PHOTO), and then 
    press Menu/Set. 
    3Press Stop/Exit.
    Copy Contrast
    You can adjust the copy contrast to make copies darker or lighter.
    1Press Menu/Set, 3, 2.
    2Press  to make a copy lighter
    —OR—Press
      to make a copy darker, 
    and then press Menu/Set.
    3Press Stop/Exit.
    or
    TEXT
    1.COPY MODE
    2.CONTRAST -                     +
    is default
    AUTO
    PHOTO
    1.COPY MODE
    or
    2.CONTRAST 
    						
    							12 - 1   IMPORTANT INFORMATION
    1212Important Information
    Standard Telephone and FCC Notices
    These notices are in effect on models sold and used in 
    the United States only
    This equipment is hearing aid compatible.
    When programming emergency numbers and making test calls to 
    emergency numbers:
    Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call 
    before hanging up.
    Perform these activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late 
    evening.
    This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules. On the rear panel of this 
    equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC 
    Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this 
    equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone 
    company. 
    You may safely connect this equipment to the telephone line by means of a 
    standard modular jack, USOC RJ11C.
    An FCC compliant telephone cord with a modular plug is provided with this 
    equipment. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone line or 
    premises wiring using a compatible modular jack that is Part 68 compliant. See 
    the Installation section of this manual for details.
    The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your 
    telephone line and still have those devices ring when your telephone number is 
    called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected 
    to one line should not exceed five (5). To be certain of the number of devices 
    you may connect to your line, as determined by the REN, you should contact 
    your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling 
    area. If your Brother machine damages the telephone line, the telephone 
    company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify 
    you in advance. But if advanced notice is not practical, you will be notified as 
    soon as possible. You will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the 
    FCC.
    Your telephone company may make changes to its facilities, equipment, 
    operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your 
    equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity 
    to maintain uninterrupted telephone service.  
    						
    							IMPORTANT INFORMATION   12 - 2
    If you experience trouble with your Brother machine, please contact a Brother 
    Authorized Service Center for information on obtaining service or repair. The 
    telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the line 
    until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is 
    not malfunctioning.
    If you are not able to solve a problem with your FAX/MFC, contact Brother  
    Customer Service. (See 
    Brother Numbers, page i.)
    WARNING
    For protection against the risk of electrical shock, always disconnect all cables 
    from the wall outlet before servicing, modifying or installing the equipment.
    This equipment may not be used on coin service lines provided by the 
    telephone company or connected to party lines.
    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.
    Laser Safety
    This equipment is certified as a Class I laser product under the U.S. Department 
    of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard 
    according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This 
    means that the equipment does not produce hazardous laser radiation.
    Since radiation emitted inside the equipment is completely confined within 
    protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the  
    machine during any phase of user operation.
    FDA Regulations
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented regulations for 
    laser products manufactured on and after August 2, 1976. Compliance is 
    mandatory for products marketed in the United States. One of the following 
    labels on the back of the machine indicates compliance with the FDA 
    regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States.
    Manufactured
    BROTHER CORP. (ASIA) LTD.
    BROTHER BUJI NAN LING FACTORY
    Gold Garden Industry, Nan Ling Village, Buji, Rong, Gang, Shenzhen, 
    China.
    This product complies with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR 
    Subchapter J. 
    						
    							12 - 3   IMPORTANT INFORMATION
    WARNING
    Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those 
    specified in this manual may result in hazardous invisible radiation exposure.
    Caution
    Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. 
    may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 
    Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)
    declares, that the products
    Product Name: FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800
    comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
    conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this 
    device must accept any interference received, including interference that may 
    cause undesired operation.
    This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 
    B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed 
    to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 
    installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency 
    energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may 
    cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
    guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this 
    equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 
    which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 
    encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following 
    measures: 
    •Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
    •Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 
    •Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to 
    which the receiver is connected. 
    •Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 
    Important 
    Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. 
    could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Responsible 
    Party:Brother International Corporation
    100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard
    Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA
    TEL: (908) 704-1700 
    						
    							IMPORTANT INFORMATION   12 - 4
    Industry Canada Compliance Statement
    This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 
    Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du 
    Canada.
    Important—About the Interface Cable 
    (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only)
    A shielded interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the 
    limits for a Class B digital device.
    Warranty 
    You must use the IEEE-1284 shielded parallel cable provided by Brother 
    Industries, Ltd. (See 
    Ordering Accessories and Supplies, page ii)
    International ENERGY STAR® Compliance 
    Statement
    As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Brother Industries, 
    Ltd. has determined that product meets the 
    E
    NERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 
    						
    							12 - 5   IMPORTANT INFORMATION
    Important Safety Instructions
    1Read all of these instructions.
    2Save them for later reference.
    3Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
    4Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or 
    aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
    5Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may 
    fall, causing serious damage to the product.
    6Slots and openings in the cabinet and 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 
    proper ventilation is provided.
    7This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the 
    label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or 
    local power company.
    8This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a 
    third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit into only 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 by using an adapter.
    9Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place this product where 
    people can walk on the cord.
    10If 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. Also, make sure that the total of all products 
    plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes (USA only).
    11Never 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.
    12This product does not have an ON/OFF switch. Therefore, it is very important 
    that you have easy access to the main plug and the main socket to which the plug 
    is connected, in case the main power to the FAX/MFC must be disconnected 
    quickly. 
    						
    							IMPORTANT INFORMATION   12 - 6
    13Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to Authorized 
    Service Personnel under the following conditions: 
    AWhen the power cord is damaged or frayed.
    BIf liquid has been spilled into the product.
    CIf the product has been exposed to rain or water.
    DIf the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions 
    are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating 
    instructions. Improper 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.
    EIf the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
    FIf the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need 
    for service.
    14Do 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. Refer all servicing to Authorized Service Personnel. A list of 
    Authorized Service Centers has been included for your convenience, or you may 
    contact Customer Service for your nearest Brother Authorized Service Center. 
    (See Brother Numbers, page i.)
    15To protect your product against power surges, we recommend the use of a power 
    protection device (Surge Protector).
    16When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always 
    be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, 
    including the following: 
    •Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bathtub, sink, 
    swimming pool or in a wet basement).
    •Do not use the machine’s telephone during an electrical storm (there is the 
    remote possibility of an electrical shock) or to report a gas leak in the 
    vicinity of the leak.
    •Use only the power cord indicated in this manual. 
    						
    							12 - 7   IMPORTANT INFORMATION
    Trademarks
    The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
    Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
    Multi-Function Link is registered trademarks of Brother Industries, Ltd.
    © Copyright 2000 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
    Windows, Windows NT, Microsoft, MS-DOS, Excel and Word are registered 
    trademarks of Microsoft in the U.S. and other countries.
    NT is a trademark of Northern Telecom Limited.
    Macintosh and Quick Draw are registered trademarks and iMac and iBook are 
    a trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
    PaperPort and TextBridge are registered trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc.
    Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software 
    License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs.
    IBM, IBM PC and Proprinter are registered trademarks of International 
    Business Machines Corporation.
    Hammermill copyplus white is a registered trademark of International Paper.
    All other brand and product names mentioned in this manual are 
    registered trademarks of their respective companies. 
    						
    							TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE   13 - 1
    13
    13Troubleshooting and 
    Routine Maintenance
    Troubleshooting
    Error Messages
    You may occasionally encounter a difficulty with your FAX/MFC or telephone 
    line. If this happens, your FAX/MFC often identifies the problem and displays 
    an error message. The list below explains the most common error messages. 
    You can correct most problems yourself. If you need additional help, call the 
    Brother fax-back system at 
    In USA:1-800-521-2846 
    In Canada:1-800-681-9838
    1-514-685-5381  (in Montreal)
    IMPORTANT
    For technical and operational assistance, you must call the country where you 
    purchased the printer. Calls must be made from within that country. 
    ERROR MESSAGECAUSEACTION
    CHANGE DRUM 
    SOONThe drum unit is near the 
    end of its life.Use the drum unit until 
    you have a print quality 
    problem, then replace the 
    drum unit with a new one.
    CHECK PAPER The FAX/MFC is out of 
    paper or paper is not 
    properly loaded in the 
    multi-purpose sheet feeder.Refill the paper or 
    remove the paper and 
    load it again and then 
    press Fax Start.
    CHECK PAPER 
    SIZEYour Paper Size setting 
    may not be set correctly 
    for the paper you are 
    using (see pages 4-1).
    Change either paper in 
    multipurpose sheet feeder  
    or change paper size 
    setting, and then press 
    Fax Start.
    COMM. ERRORA poor quality phone 
    line caused 
    communications error.Try the call again.
    CONNECTION 
    FAILYou tried to poll a fax 
    machine that is not in 
    Polled Waiting mode.Verify the other party’s 
    polling setup. 
    						
    							13 - 2   TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
    ERROR MESSAGECAUSEACTION
    COOLING DOWN 
    WAIT FOR A 
    WHILE
    The temperature of the 
    drum unit or toner cartridge 
    is too hot.  
    The FAX/MFC will pause 
    its current print job and go 
    into cooling down mode.  
    During the cooling down 
    mode, you will hear the 
    cooling fan running  while 
    the display on the 
    FAX/MFC shows 
    COOLING DOWN and 
    WAIT FOR A WHILE.
    You must wait and allow 
    the FAX/MFC to resume 
    printing when it is ready.
    COVER OPEN
    PLS CLOSE 
    COVERThe top cover was not 
    completely closed.Open, then close the top 
    cover.
    DISCONNECTEDThe other party or other 
    party’s FAX/MFC 
    terminated the call.Try to fax or receive 
    again or call the other 
    party to see what 
    happened.
    CHECK 
    DOCUMENTDocuments were not 
    inserted or fed properly or 
    document was too long.Do not pull paper out 
    until you see page 13-5.
    MACHINE ERROR 
    XXThe FAX/MFC has a 
    mechanical problem.Turn off the power. Then 
    call Brother Customer 
    Service:
    In USA: 
    1-800-284-4329
    In Canada: 
     1-800-853-6660
    In Montreal:
     1-514-685-6464 
    						
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