Document Outline

• YL4MFC_US.PDF
  • Front Cover
  • Inside Front Cover
  • Brother Numbers
    • Brother fax-back system
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
    • For Customer Service
      • Dealers/Service Centers (USA Only)
      • Service Centers (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 MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (For Canada Only)
  • Quick Reference Guide
    • Sending Faxes
      • Automatic Transmission
      • Sending a Cover Page
      • Real Time Transmission
    • Receiving Faxes
      • Select Receive Mode
      • Manual Reception
    • Storing Numbers
      • Storing One Touch Dial Numbers (For FAX models only)
      • Storing Speed Dial Numbers
    • Telephone Operation
      • One Touch Dialing / Speed Dialing
      • Search/Speed Dial
    • Making Copies
      • Making a Single Copy
      • Making Multiple Copies
  • How to Access the Complete Owner's Manual (For MFC-4800 Only)
    • To View On-Line Documentation (For Windows® Users):
    • To View On-Line Documentation (For Macintosh® Users):
  • How to Access Brother Support (For MFC-4800 Only) (For Windows® Only)
  • Download the Printer Driver from the Brother Web Site (For FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 Only)
  • Table of Contents
  • 1.Introduction
    • Using This Manual
      • Finding Information
      • Conventions Used in this Manual
    • Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only)
      • To Complete Your MFC-4800 Registration On-Line (For MFC-4800 Only):
    • FAX-2800, FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 Control Panel Overview
    • MFC-4800 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
      • Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge)
      • Setting Up the FAX/MFC
      • Loading Paper
      • Acceptable Paper
      • Paper Capacity of Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder
      • Connecting an External Telephone
      • Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD)
        • Sequence
        • Connections
        • Outgoing Message (OGM) on External TAD
      • Special Line Considerations
        • Roll-Over Phone Lines
        • Two-Line Phone System
        • Converting Telephone Wall Outlets
        • Installing FAX/MFC, External Two-Line TAD and Two-Line Telephone
      • Multi-Line Connections (PBX)
        • If You Are Installing the FAX/MFC to Work with a PBX:
      • Custom Features on Your Phone Line
  • 3.On-Screen Programming
    • User-Friendly Programming
      • Menu Selection Table
      • Alternating Displays
    • Navigation Keys
  • 4.Initial Setup
    • Getting Started
      • Setting the Paper Size
      • Setting the Date and Time
      • Setting the 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
      • Memory Storage
      • Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time
      • Toner Save
      • Sleep Mode
      • Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (For Canada Only)
  • 5.Setup Receive
    • Basic Receiving Operations
      • Choosing the Receive Mode
        • To Select or Change Your Receive Mode
      • Setting the Ring Delay
      • Setting the F/T Ring Time (For FAX/TEL Mode Only)
      • Easy Receive
      • Printing a Reduced Incoming Fax (Auto Reduction)
      • Setting the Print Density
    • Advanced Receiving Operations
      • Operation from Extension Telephones
        • For FAX/TEL Mode Only
        • Changing the Remote Codes
      • Printing a Fax in Memory
      • Polling
        • Setting Up Polling Receive
        • Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive
      • Canceling a Scheduled Job
  • 6.Setup Send
    • Before You Begin
      • Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)
      • Sending Faxes with Multiple Settings
      • Manual Transmission
      • Automatic Transmission
      • Manual and Automatic Fax Redial
      • Dual Access
      • Real Time Transmission
      • Checking Job Status
      • Canceling a Job While Scanning the Original
      • Canceling a Job in Memory
    • Basic Sending Operations
      • Contrast
      • Fax Resolution
      • 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
    • Advanced Sending Operations
      • Overseas Mode
      • Delayed Timer
      • Delayed FAX
      • Delayed Batch Transmission
      • Setting Up Polled Transmit
  • 7.Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options
    • Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing
      • Storing One Touch Dial Numbers (For FAX Models Only)
      • Storing Speed Dial Numbers
      • Changing One Touch (For FAX Models Only) and Speed Dial Numbers
      • Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting
    • Dialing Options
      • Manual Dialing
      • Search
      • Speed Dialing
      • One Touch Dialing (For FAX Models Only)
      • Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers
      • Broadcasting
      • Pause
      • Hold
      • Fax Redial
      • Tone/Pulse (For Canada Only)
  • 8.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
      • Call Waiting Caller ID
    • CallManage (For USA Only)
      • Registration with CallManage - Requires Changing Your Carrier Selection
      • Sending a Fax Using CallManage (For Domestic and International Long Distance Calls Only!)
      • Placing a Long Distance Telephone Call Using CallManage
      • Customer Support
        • Disclaimer
  • 9.Remote Fax Options
    • Fax Forwarding/Paging
      • Programming a Fax Forwarding Number
      • Programming Your Pager Number
    • Setting Fax Storage
      • Backup Print
    • Changing the Remote Retrieval Access Code
    • Remote Retrieval
      • Using the Remote Retrieval Access Code
      • Remote Commands
      • Retrieving Fax Messages
      • Changing the Fax Forwarding Number
  • 10.Printing Reports
    • FAX/MFC Settings and Activity
      • Customizing the Transmission Verification Report
      • Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval
      • Using the Reports Key
        • To Print a Report
  • 11.Making Copies
    • Using the FAX/MFC as a Copier
      • Making a Single Copy
      • Making Multiple Copies
      • Out of Memory Message
    • Temporary Copy Settings
      • Copying with Multiple Settings
      • Using the Enlarge/Reduce Key
      • Using the Options Key
      • Copy Mode (Type of Original)
      • Copy Contrast
      • Special Copy Options
        • 2 in 1
        • 4 in 1
    • Changing the Default Copy Settings
      • Copy Mode (Type of Original)
      • Copy Contrast
  • 12.Important Information
    • Standard Telephone and FCC Notices
      • Laser Safety
      • FDA Regulations
    • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)
      • Important
      • Industry Canada Compliance Statement
      • Important—About the Interface Cable (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only)
      • Warranty
      • International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement
    • Important Safety Instructions
    • Trademarks
  • 13.Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance
    • Troubleshooting
      • Error Messages
      • Document Jam
      • Paper Jam
        • Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder
        • Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit or in the Fuser Unit
      • If You Are Having Difficulty with Your FAX/MFC
    • Packing and Shipping the FAX/MFC
    • Routine Maintenance
      • Cleaning the Document Scanner
      • Cleaning the Printer
      • Cleaning the Drum Unit
      • Replacing the Toner Cartridge
      • Replacing the Drum Unit
  • Glossary
  • Specifications
    • Product Description
    • Fax
    • Printer (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only)
    • Computer Requirements (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only)
    • Electrical and Environment
    • Parallel Interface
    • USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface
  • Index
  • Remote Retrieval Access Card
• Rear Cover