Document Outline

• Brother Numbers
• Ordering Accessories and Supplies
• Quick Reference Guide
• Table of Contents
• Introduction
  • Using This Manual
    • Finding Information
    • Conventions Used in this Manual
  • Test Sheet Procedures (USA Only)
  • MFC 4300 Control Panel Overview
  • About Fax Machines
    • Fax Tones and Handshake
    • ECM (Error Correction Mode)
• Assembly and Connections
  • Packing List
  • Choosing a Location
  • Assembly
    • Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge)
    • Setting Up the MFC
    • Loading Paper
    • Acceptable Paper
    • Paper Capacity of Feeder
    • Manual Feed Slot
      • Loading One Sheet of Paper
    • Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD)
      • Sequence
      • Connections
      • Recording Outgoing Message on External TAD
    • Connecting an External Telephone
    • 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 MFC to work with a PBX:
    • Custom Features on a Single Line
• On-Screen Programming
  • User-Friendly Programming
    • Function Mode
    • Alternating Displays
    • Function Selection Table
• Initial Setup
  • Getting Started
    • Setting Date and Time
    • Setting Station ID
    • Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing (Canada Only)
    • Entering Text
      • Inserting spaces
      • Making corrections
      • Repeating letters
      • Special characters and symbols
    • Setting Beeper Volume
    • Setting the Handset Volume
      • Setting Volume Amplify
    • Setting the Speaker Volume
    • Setting the Ring Volume
    • Memory Storage
    • Sleep Mode
    • Delayed Timer
• Setup Receive
  • Basic Receiving Operations
    • Select Receive Mode
      • To select or change your Receive Mode
    • Setting Ring Delay
    • Setting FAX/TEL (F/T) Ring Time
    • Easy Receive
    • Printing a Reduced Incoming Document
      • Recommended Reductions
    • Setting Paper Size
    • Setting the Print Density
    • Toner Save
  • Advanced Receiving Operations
    • Operation from Extension Telephone or External Telephone
      • For FAX/TEL Mode Only
      • Changing Remote Codes
    • Polling
      • Setting Up Polling Receive
      • Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive
    • Printing a Fax in Memory
    • Canceling a Scheduled Job
  • Telephone Services
    • Distinctive Ring
      • Registering Your Distinctive Ring Pattern
    • Caller ID
      • Viewing Caller ID List
      • Printing Caller ID List
    • Call Waiting Caller ID
• Setup Send
  • Before You Begin
    • Sending Faxes Using Multiple Settings
    • Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)
    • Manual Transmission
    • Automatic Transmission
    • Manual and Automatic Fax Redial
    • Dual Access
    • Real Time Transmission
    • Checking the Jobs Status
    • Canceling Jobs While Scanning the Original
    • Canceling Jobs in Memory
  • Basic Sending Operations
    • Composing Electronic Cover Page
      • Composing Your Own Comments
      • Cover Page for Next Fax Only
      • Always Send Cover Page
      • Using a Printed Cover Page
    • Contrast
    • Resolution
  • Advanced Sending Operations
    • Overseas Mode
    • Call Reservation
    • Print Sample Call Back Message
    • Delayed Fax
    • Multiple Resolution Transmission
    • Setting Up Polled Transmit
    • Interrupting Delayed Fax and Polled Transmit Jobs
• 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 and Telephone Options
    • Manual Dialing
    • One Touch Dialing
    • Speed Dialing
    • Dialing Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers
    • Search
    • Broadcasting
    • Pause
    • Hold
    • Tone/Pulse
    • Redial
• Remote Fax Options
  • Fax Forwarding/Paging
    • Programming a Fax Forwarding Number
    • Programming Paging Number
  • Setting Fax Storage
  • Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code
  • Remote Retrieval
    • Using Remote Retrieval Access Code
    • Remote Commands
    • Retrieving Memory Status List
    • Retrieving Fax Messages
    • Changing Fax Forwarding Number
• Printing Reports
  • Fax Settings and Activity
    • To Print a Report
    • Transmission Verification (Xmit) Report
    • Activity Report Interval
• Making Copies
  • Using the MFC as a Copier
    • Making a Single Copy
    • Type of Original
    • Making Multiple Copies
      • Sorting Multiple Copies
    • Enlarging and Reducing Copies
• Setting Up Brother MFC and PC to Work Together
  • Using the Brother Machine with Your PC
  • Before You Install Brother Printer Driver
    • Computer Requirements
  • Connecting the Brother Machine to Your PC
    • Using Windows® 95, 98, 98SE and Me
    • Using Windows® 2000 Professional
    • Using Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0
    • Using Windows® 3.1x
  • Installing the Brother Software
    • Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional and NT®4.0 Users
    • To Install Remote Setup and True Type Fonts:
    • To Install Automatic E-Mail Printing (Optional Application):
    • To Register Your MFC 4300 On-Line (USA Only):
    • To View On-Line Documentation:
    • To View Brother Support Information:
    • For Windows® 3.1x Users
      • To install the printer driver and Brother Software:
    • Helpful Hints for Windows® 3.1x/95/98/98SE/Me/ 2000 Professional or Windows NT® 4.0
  • MFC Remote Setup
• For DOS Users
  • How to Use the Brother Machine with Your DOS Application Software
  • What Does the Remote Printer Console Do?
    • Remote Printer Console Main Program
    • Printer Status Monitor Program
  • Installing the Remote Printer Console
  • Using the Remote Printer Console Main Program
  • Remote Printer Console
    • Current Printer Status Information
  • Printer Setup Category
    • Print Setup Section
    • Page Setup Section
    • Font Configuration
    • Printer Configuration
    • Other Configuration
    • Printer Setup Category
    • Direct Access Category
    • Console Configuration Category
  • Using the Printer Status Monitor Program
• Using the Brother MFC as a Printer
  • Special Print Features
    • Windows® Printing
    • Popular Printer Emulation Support
    • Remote Printer Console Program for DOS
    • Bi-directional Parallel Interface
    • Enhanced Memory Management
  • Printing from Your PC
    • Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder
    • Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplex)
    • Loading Envelopes in Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder
    • Manual Feed Slot
      • Loading One Sheet of Paper
      • Loading More Than One Sheet of Paper
    • Paper Tray
  • Simultaneous Printing/Faxing
  • Choosing Acceptable Paper
  • Printer Operations
    • Job Cancel Key
    • Printing the Internal Font List
    • Printing the Print Configuration List
    • Restoring Factory Default Settings
    • Printing PC Data in Hexadecimal
• Using Automatic E-Mail Printing
  • For Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me Only
    • Main Features
    • To Access the On-Line Documentation
• Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
    • Brother fax-back system
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
    • Error Messages
    • Document Jam
    • Printer 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 MFC
  • Difficulties Setting up the Software (For Windows® 3.1x Users)
    • Problem Using the HP Pavilion PC and the “HP DEMO” Screen Saver
    • Bi-directional Parallel Ports (nibble and byte modes)
    • Machine Connect Failure or Bi-Directional Communication Error
    • Brother HL-6/6V/10h/630series/660series/960/1260/ WL-660:
    • HP LaserJet series II, IID, IIP, IIP+, III, IIID or IIIP:
      • HP LaserJet 4 Plus:
      • NEC SuperScript 610/660:
      • EPSON ActionLaser 1100 / 1400:
      • Lexmark WinWriter 200:
      • Graphics or Text Is Missing When the Document Is Printed
  • Packing and Shipping the MFC
  • Routine Maintenance
    • Cleaning the Document Scanner
    • Cleaning the Printer
    • Cleaning the Drum Unit
    • Replacing the Toner Cartridge
    • How to Replace the Toner Cartridge
    • Replacing the Drum Unit
    • For Customer Service
• Important Information
  • Standard Telephone and FCC Notices
    • These notices are in effect only for 120V models sold and used in the United States.
      • Laser Safety (110–120V Models Only)
      • FDA Regulations
      • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA Only)
      • Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada Only)
      • Important—About the Interface Cable (MFC 4300 Only)
      • Important Safety Instructions
    • Energy Star® Compliance Statement
      • Trademarks
• Glossary
• Specifications
  • Fax
  • Printer
  • Electrical and Environment
• Index
• Remote Retrieval Access Card