Document Outline

• p_F1800_US_UG_A.pdf
  • Brother Numbers
    • Brother fax-back system
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
    • For Customer Service
      • Dealers/Service Centers (For USA Only)
      • Service Centers (For Canada Only)
  • Ordering Accessories and Supplies
    • Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties (For USA and Canada)
    • Compilation and Publication Notice
      • BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For USA Only)
      • BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For USA Only)
      • BROTHER FACSIMILE MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (For Canada Only)
  • Quick Reference Guide
    • Sending Black & White Faxes
    • Receiving Faxes
    • Storing Numbers
    • Telephone Operation
    • Making Copies
  • Table of Contents
  • 1 Introduction
    • Using This Manual
      • Finding Information
      • Conventions Used in this Manual
    • Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only)
    • FAX-1800C Control Panel Overview
    • About Fax Machines
      • Custom Features
        • Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line?
        • Why Should There Be Trouble?
        • How Can You Avoid Possible Problems?
      • Fax Tones and Handshake
      • ECM (Error Correction Mode)
  • 2 Assembly and Connections
    • Packing List
    • Choosing a Location
    • Assembly
      • Removing the Protective Yellow Bar
      • Setting Up the Fax Machine
      • Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder (Paper Cassette)
      • Installing the Ink Cartridges
        • Important
    • Connecting the Fax Machine
      • Connecting an External Telephone
      • Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD)
        • Sequence
        • Connections
        • Recording Outgoing Message (OGM)
      • Special Line Considerations
        • Roll Over Phone Lines
        • Two-Line Phone System
        • Converting Telephone Wall Outlets
        • Installing fax machine, External Two-Line TAD and Two-Line Telephone
      • Multi-Line Connections (PBX)
        • If You are Installing the Fax Machine to Work with a PBX:
      • Custom Features on Your Phone Line
  • 3 Paper
    • About Paper
      • Handling and Using Special Paper
        • Recommended Paper for the FAX-1800C
      • Paper Capacity of Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder
      • Paper Specifications for Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder
      • Print Area
  • 4 On-Screen Programming
    • User-Friendly Programming
      • Menu Selection Table
      • Alternating Displays
    • Navigation Keys
    • Key Operations Table
  • 5 Initial Setup
    • Getting Started
      • Setting Paper Type
      • Setting Paper Size
      • Setting Date and Time
      • Setting Station ID
        • Entering Text
        • Inserting Spaces
        • Making Corrections
        • Repeating Letters
        • Special Characters and Symbols
      • Setting the Ring Volume
      • Setting the Beeper Volume
      • Setting the Speaker Volume
      • Setting the Handset Volume
      • Choosing the Handset Volume (For Volume Amplify)
      • Setting Volume Amplify
      • Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time
      • Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode
      • Memory Storage
  • 6 Setup Receive
    • Basic Receiving Operations
      • Choosing the Receive Mode
        • To Select or Change Your Receive Mode
      • Setting Ring Delay
      • Setting the F/T Ring Time (For FAX/TEL Mode Only)
      • Easy Receive
      • Printing a Reduced Incoming Fax (Auto Reduction)
    • Advanced Receiving Operations
      • Operation from Extension Telephones
      • For FAX/TEL Mode Only
        • Using a Cordless External Handset
      • Changing the Remote Codes
      • Printing a Fax in Memory
      • Polling
        • Setting Up Polling Receive
        • Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive
      • Canceling a Scheduled Job
  • 7 Setup Send
    • Before You Begin
      • Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)
      • Sending Faxes with Multiple Settings
    • Basic Sending Operations
      • Contrast
      • Fax Resolution
      • Manual Transmission
      • Automatic Transmission
      • Color Fax Transmission
      • Manual and Automatic Fax Redial
      • Dual Access (Not Available for Color Faxes)
      • Real Time Transmission
      • Checking Job Status
      • Canceling a Job in Memory
    • Advanced Sending Operations
      • Composing Electronic Cover Page
        • Composing Your Own Comments
        • Cover Page for the Next Fax Only
        • Always Send a Cover Page
        • Using a Printed Cover Page
      • Overseas Mode
      • Delayed FAX (Not Available for Color Faxes)
      • Delayed Batch Transmission (Not Available for Color Faxes)
      • Setting Up Polled Transmit (Not Available for Color Faxes)
  • 8 Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options
    • Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing
      • Storing One Touch Dial Numbers
      • Storing Speed Dial Numbers
      • Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers
      • Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting
    • Dialing Options
      • Manual Dialing
      • Search
      • One Touch Dialing
      • Speed Dialing
      • Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers
      • Broadcasting (Not Available for Color Faxes)
      • Pause
      • Hold
      • Fax Redial
      • Tone/Pulse
  • 9 Telephone Services
    • Custom Features
    • Distinctive Ring
      • What Does Your Telephone Company’s “Distinctive Ring” Do?
      • What Does Brother’s “Distinctive Ring” Do?
      • Do You Have Voice Mail?
      • Before You Choose the Ring Pattern to Register
      • VERY IMPORTANT
      • Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern
    • Caller ID
      • Viewing Caller ID List
      • Printing Caller ID List
  • 10 Remote Fax Options (Not Available for Color Faxes)
    • Fax Forwarding/Paging
      • Programming a Fax Forwarding Number
      • Programming Your Pager Number
    • Setting Fax Storage
      • Backup Print
    • Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code
    • Remote Retrieval
      • Using Remote Retrieval Access Code
      • Remote Commands
      • Retrieving Fax Messages
      • Changing Fax Forwarding Number
  • 11 Printing Reports
    • FAX Settings and Activity
      • Customizing the Transmission Verification Report
      • Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval
      • Using the Reports Key
        • To Print a Report
  • 12 Making Copies
    • Basic Copy Operations
      • Making a Single Copy
      • Making Multiple Copies
      • Out of Memory Message
    • Temporary Copy Settings
      • Copying Using Multiple Settings
      • Using the Options Key
        • Paper Type
        • Paper Size
        • Copy Quality
        • Copy Brightness
        • Reducing and Enlarging Copies
        • Selecting Fixed Reduction Ratios:
        • Special Copy Option
        • 2 in 1
    • Changing Default Copy Settings
      • Copy Quality
      • Color Adjustment
      • Copy Contrast
    • Legal Limitations
  • 13 Using FAX-1800C as a Printer
    • Download the Printer Driver from the Brother Web Site
  • 14 Important Information
    • Standard Telephone and FCC Notices
      • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)
        • Important
        • Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only)
        • International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement
    • Important Safety Instructions
    • Trademarks
  • 15 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance
    • Troubleshooting
      • Error Messages
      • Original Jam
      • Printer Jam or Paper Jam
      • If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Fax Machine
    • How to Improve Print Quality
      • Cleaning the Print Head
      • Print Quality Check
        • STEP A: Color Block Quality Check
        • STEP B: Alignment Check
    • Packing and Shipping the Fax Machine
    • Routine Maintenance
      • Cleaning the Scanner
      • Cleaning the Fax Machine Printer Platen
      • Replacing the Ink Cartridges
  • Specifications
    • Fax
    • Printer
    • Controller
    • Print Media
    • Consumable Items
  • Glossary
  • Index
  • Remote Retrieval Access Card