Brother FAX 255 Bedienungsanleitung

®OWNER’S MANUALFAX 255FAX 275

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Table of Contentsix1IntroductionUsing This Manual ...

xTABLE OF CONTENTS3On-ScreenProgrammingUser-Friendly Programming... 17

xiTABLE OF CONTENTSAdvanced Sending Operations ... 38Overseas Mode ...

xiiTABLE OF CONTENTS12ImportantInformationStandard Telephone and FCC Notices... 61These

1Introduction1Using This ManualThank you for purchasing a Brother fax machine. This fax machine has beendesigned to be simple to use, with LCD screen

2CHAPTER ONETest Sheet Procedures (for USA only)After programming your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEETincluded with your fax machine and fa

3INTRODUCTIONWhen your fax machine answers in FAX/TEL Mode, the fax machine listensfor CNG tones and then responds with receiving tones.The fax “hands

4CHAPTER ONEControl Panel OverviewFAX 255 and FAX 275Stop Copy StartHookHold/Caller IDRedial/PauseSpeed DialABC DEFGHI JKL MNOPQRS TUV WXYZSet Mode Re

2Set Up andConnections5Caution1Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.2We recommend that this product be used with a surge protection

©1996–1999 Brother Industries, Ltd.If You Need to Call Customer ServicePlease complete the following information for futurereference:Model Number: FA

6CHAPTER TWOTelephoneLine CordHandsetCurled CordTelephoneHandsetOwner’sManualOne Starter Roll of Brother Therma PLUSRecording Paper(LETTER up to 25 pa

7SET UP AND CONNECTIONSChoosing a LocationPlace your fax machine on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select aplace that is free of vibration an

8CHAPTER TWO3Unwrap the new recording paper roll and insert it into the paper bin,with the paper feeding from the bottom of the roll.Limited to 2.76 i

9SET UP AND CONNECTIONSAbout Brother PaperFor the best print quality, use Brother Therma Plus Paper, Item Numbers6890 (two 98’ rolls) or 6840 (four 98

10CHAPTER TWOConnect the power cordWhen you connect the power, the screen displays 01/01 00:00 FAX.NOTICE:1) This fax must be grounded using a three-p

11SET UP AND CONNECTIONSSpecial Line ConsiderationsRoll Over Phone LinesA roll over phone system is a group of two or more separate telephone linestha

12CHAPTER TWOThe third way is the easiest: Buy a triplex adapter. You can plug a triplexadapter into an RJ14 outlet. It separates the wires into two s

13SET UP AND CONNECTIONS4Plug one end of the second telephone line cord for your TAD into theL2 jack of the two-line TAD. Plug the other end into the

14CHAPTER TWOIf you are installing the fax machine to work with a PBX:1It is not guaranteed that the unit will operate correctly under all circum-stan

15SET UP AND CONNECTIONS Do not connect a TAD elsewhere on the same phone line—your faxmachine and TAD will both try to control the line.LINEEXT.You

iBrother NumbersFax-Back SystemBrother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use Fax-Back System, soyou can get instant answers to common technica

16CHAPTER TWOOutgoing Message (OGM)Timing is important in recording this message. The message sets up theways to handle both manual and automatic fax

3On-ScreenProgramming17User-Friendly ProgrammingWe have designed your fax machine with on-screen programming and aHelp key. User-friendly programming

18CHAPTER THREEAlternating DisplaysWhen you see alternating displays, the LCD sometimes alternates betweenthe currently selected option, and a help me

19ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMINGFunction Selection TableIf you have a basic understanding of how to program your fax machine, youcan perform most of the progra

20CHAPTER THREE5. INTERRUPTFunction Description Factory Set PageSend a fax now, even if you have 41the machine set to send a faxlater, or ifyou have i

21ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING0. TEL SERVICEFunction Description Factory Set Page1. DISTINCTIVE Use with phone company distinctive OFF 51ringing service to r

22CHAPTER THREE

4Initial Setup23Getting StartedSetting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse)Your fax machine comes set to accommodate tone (multi-frequency) dialingservice. If yo

24CHAPTER FOURENTER DAY:XX4Enter two digits for the day (for example, 06) and press Set.ENTER TIME:XX:XX5Enter the time in 24-hour format (for example

25INITIAL SETUPEntering TextWhen you are setting certain functions, such as the Station ID, you mayneed to enter text into the fax machine. Most keys

iiOrdering Accessories and SuppliesFor best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available atmost Brother retailers. If you cannot fi

26CHAPTER FOURNOTICEThe Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawfulfor any person to use a computer or electronic device to send anyme

27INITIAL SETUPSetting Beeper VolumeYou can set the beeper to LOW, HIGH or OFF. The default setting is LOW.When the beeper is set to LOW or HIGH, the

28CHAPTER FOURSetting Volume AmplifyPlease carefully read “Setting the Handset Volume” before you do thefollowing steps:1Press Function, 1, 5.SELECT &

5SetupReceive29Basic Receiving OperationsSelect Answer ModeMANUAL—You must answer all calls yourself. If you hear fax tones, pressStart to begin recei

30CHAPTER FIVESet Mode ResolutionVolumeLHCurrentAnswer Mode09/06 15:25 FAXTo select or change your Answer Mode1Press Mode. The screen displays your

31SETUP RECEIVESetting F/T Ring TimeYou need to determine how long the fax machine will notify you with itsspecial double-ring when you have a voice c

32CHAPTER FIVEIf you’ve set the feature to ON, but your fax machine doesn’t automaticallyconnect a fax call when you lift an external or extension pho

33SETUP RECEIVEFor FAX/TEL Mode OnlyWhen the fax machine is in FAX/TEL mode, it will use the F/T Ring Time(double ringing) to alert you to a voice cal

34CHAPTER FIVEPollingPolling is the process of retrieving faxes from another fax machine. You canuse your fax machine to “poll” other machines, or you

6SetupSend35Before You Begin Documents must be between 5.8 and 8.5 inches (148 and 216 mm)wide, and 5.9 and 23.7 inches (150 and 600 mm) long. Your f

iiiNotice – Disclaimer of Warranties(For USA and Canada)BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS,EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTHE

36CHAPTER SIXADF (Automatic Document Feeder)The automatic document feeder (ADF) can hold up to 10 pages, feedingeach one individually through the fax

37SETUP SENDManual TransmissionManual transmission lets you hear the dial tone, ringing and fax receivingtones before sending the fax.1Insert the docu

38CHAPTER SIXAdvanced Sending OperationsOverseas ModeIf you have difficulty sending a fax overseas, use the Overseas mode.After you send a fax using t

39SETUP SEND5Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns tothe Setup Send menu—OR—Press 2 if you are finished choosingsetti

40CHAPTER SIXMultiple Resolution TransmissionUse this feature to select separate resolution settings for each page of thefax you’re sending. This cou

41SETUP SENDCanceling a Scheduled JobYou can cancel tasks you’ve scheduled, such as Delayed Fax or PollingTransmit.1Press Function, 4. Any waiting job

42CHAPTER SIX

7Setup Auto DialNumbers43Storing Numbers for Easy DialingYou can set up your fax machine to do two types of easy dialing: One Touchand Speed Dial.Stor

44CHAPTER SEVENNAME:4Use the dial pad to enter the name (up to 15 characters) and press Set.You can use the chart on page 25 to help you enter letters

45SETUP AUTO DIAL NUMBERSYou can store “555” on One Touch key 03 and “7000” on One Touch key02. If you press One Touch 03, 02, and Start, you can dial

ivThis warranty gives you certain rights andyou may also have other rights that mayvary from state to state.This warranty is given only to the end-use

46CHAPTER SEVENChanging One Touch and Speed Dial NumbersIf you try to store a One Touch or Speed Dial number in a location where anumber is already st

8Telephone OperationDialing OptionsYou can use your fax machine to make voice telephone calls, by dialingmanually, or by using Tel-index, One Touch or

48CHAPTER EIGHTOne Touch Dialing1Pick up the handset—OR—Press Hook.2When you hear a dial tone, press the One Touch key of the location youwant to call

49TELEPHONE OPERATIONPausePress Redial/Pause to insert a pause between numbers. Each key press adds a3.5 second delay.Tone/PulseIf you have pulse dial

50CHAPTER EIGHT

9TelephoneService51Custom FeaturesYour fax machine supports the Distinctive Ring and Caller ID telephoneservices offered by some telephone companies.I

52CHAPTER NINEYou can register only one Distinctive Ring pattern with the fax machine.Some ring patterns cannot be registered. The fax machine will a

53TELEPHONE SERVICE7Press Stop to exit.Once you’ve registered the Distinctive Ring pattern in your fax machine,you can turn this feature ON (or OFF),

54CHAPTER NINEViewing the Caller ID Log1Press Hold/Caller ID.CALLER ID LOG SELECT <- -> & SETPRESS START KEY2After 2 seconds, press

55TELEPHONE SERVICEReturning a Call from the LogYou can scroll through the Caller ID Log and select a call to returnautomatically.You must set up your

vBROTHER FACSIMILE 90 DAY REPLACEMENT WARRANTYA LIMITED WARRANTY(For USA Only)Product has expired or has not beensufficiently validated with a copy of

56CHAPTER NINERegistering a Caller ID NumberYou can set up a caller in the Caller ID Log as a One Touch or Speed Dialnumber.1Press Hold/Caller ID.CAL

57Copy FunctionsYour fax machine cannot scan anything closer than one-eighth inch from theedge of the paper. The default resolution for a single copy

58CHAPTER TEN

59FAX SettingsYou can print the following lists and reports:1.XMIT REPORTChoose if you would like aTransmission Verification Reportprinted after all f

60CHAPTER ELEVENTo Print a Report1Press Function, 7.2Enter the number of the report you want to print. For example, press3 to print the TEL-INDEX.3Pr

61Standard Telephone andFCC NoticesThese notices are in effect on models sold and used inthe United States only.This equipment is hearing aid and volu

62CHAPTER TWELVEThe REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect toyour telephone line and still have those devices ring when yo

63IMPORTANT INFORMATIONFederal Communications Commission Compliance Notice(For USA Only)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the li

64CHAPTER TWELVEImportant Safety Instructions1Read all of these instructions.2Save them for later reference.3Follow all warnings and instructions mark

65IMPORTANT INFORMATION15Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removingcovers may expose you to dangerous voltage points and/

viBROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY(For Canada Only)Pursuant to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchas

66CHAPTER TWELVECompilation and Publication NoticeUnder the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd., this manual has beencompiled and published, cover

67TroubleshootingFax-Back SystemBrother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use Fax-Back System, soyou can get instant answers to common technic

68CHAPTER THIRTEENError MessagesYou may occasionally encounter a difficulty with your fax machine ortelephone line. If this happens, your fax machine

69TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCECOVER OPENThe cover is not completely closed.CUTTER JAMThe fax paper is jammed in the cutter.1Unplug the power cord.2

70CHAPTER THIRTEENDOCUMENT JAMThe documents were not inserted or fed properly, or were too long or tooshort.1Open the cover.2Pull the documents toward

71TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEPAPER ROLL EMPTYThe paper roll is empty; follow the instructions in Installation to replace thepaper roll.PRINTER FAU

72CHAPTER THIRTEENIf You Are Having Difficulty with Your Fax MachineIf you think there is a problem with your fax machine, make a copy first. Ifthe co

73TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCENo Dial Tone on the HandsetPress Hook—OR—Lift the handset. If you hear no dial tone, checktelephone line cord connect

74CHAPTER THIRTEENTransferring a Call to the Fax MachineIf you have answered the fax machine handset, press Start, and hang upimmediately.If you answe

14SpecificationsType Desktop facsimile transceiverCompatibility ITU-T Group 3Coding system Modified Huffman (MH)Modem speed 9600/7200/4800/2400; Autom

viiYear 2000 CompliantBrother is addressing the Year 2000 relatedissues for all Brother fax machines andmulti-function centers. Our focus is to ensure

76SPECIFICATIONSCommunication source Public switched telephone networkOperating environment 41 - 95° F (5 - 35°C)Power source 120V AC 50/60Hz (USA, Ca

GlossaryADF (Automatic Document Feed) Refers to the number of pages that can be placed in thedocument feeder and fed one at a time automatically.All

78GLOSSARYNext Fax Reservation (For FAX 275 Only) Accepts the next document in the documentfeeder for transmission while the fax machine is still rec

79IndexAAccessories and Supplies ... iiALL DIAL Lists ... 59Alternating Disp

80INDEXIImportant Information ... 61Inserting Spaces .... 25Interrupting

These machines are made for use in the USA or CANADA only. We can not recommendusing them overseas because it may violate the Telecommunications Regul