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Brother FAX Share OPER ATION MANUAL Please read this manual thoroughly before using the fax function in the printe r. Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times. The product names in this guidebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of each manufacturer.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THE FAX FUNCTION ........................................................................... 1 Features ...........................................................................................................................
OPERATION MANUAL - 1 - ABOUT THE FAX FUNCTION Features By installing an External Fax Modem onto the printer, you can 1) Print a received fax message on plain paper directly to the printer.
OPERATION MANUAL - 2 - Specifications Printer Compatibility: ITU-T Group 3 Coding system: MH Resolution: Horizontal: 200 dots/inch V ertical: Standard mode; 100 lines/inch Fine mode; 200 lines/inch (Only Fine mode is available in Windows NT 4.0) External Fax Modem: Fax compatibility: Class 2.
OPERATION MANUAL - 3 - System Requirements External Fax Modem The printer can accept the following type of External Fax Modem : Interface standards: RS-232C Fax compatibility: Class 2.0 Data transmission: 14,400 - 2,400 bps (Fax Speed) The following External Fax Modem can be used : ♦ 3Com / U.
OPERATION MANUAL - 4 - CONNECTING TO THE PRINTER Installing the External Fax Modem Caution Y ou may have to purchase a gender changer to connect the RS-232C cable connected between the External Fax Modem and the serial interface on the printer, as both connectors are female.
OPERATION MANUAL - 5 - Fig. 1 External Fax Modem Connector Note For detailed setup procedure of the External Fax Modem, refer to the user ’ s guide supplied with the External Fax Modem. Once installation is completed, be sure to turn on the External Fax Modem before turning on the printer so that the printer recognizes the modem.
OPERATION MANUAL - 6 - Settings on the Control Panel Y ou can change some of the FAX settings on the printer control panel. HL-2060/HL-2400 Series/HL-3400N series 1. Press the SEL switch to make the printer off-line. 2. Press the MODE switch to enter the Mode Menu.
OPERATION MANUAL - 7 - USING THE FAX DRIVER Installing the Fax Driver Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me / Windows NT 4.0 1. Click Start, and select Printers from the Settings menu. 2. Click the Add printer icon in the Printers folder. 3. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
OPERATION MANUAL - 8 - Sending a Fax Message Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me / Window NT 4.0 Please note that this driver is not designed to work on Windows 2000 systems. <Select the fax driver> To select the driver from the Printer Folder : 1.
OPERATION MANUAL - 9 - The ‘ FAX SENDING ’ message appears on the control panel while the printer is sending the fax data. Caution When the ‘ FAX SENDING ’ message appears on the control panel, do not turn off the printer as this will result in the fax data not being completely sent.
OPERATION MANUAL - 10 - OTHER FUNCTIONS Report Print The printer automatically prints the sent / received report when the selected interval has passed. The printing intervals can be specified with the INTER VAL menu on the control panel. Refer to ‘ Settings on the Control Panel ’ make the interval setting.
OPERATION MANUAL - 11 - Sharing the Fax Function on a Network When the printer is shared on a network, the fax function can be also shared. Select the same printer as the one which is used as the network printer. <Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Me / Windows NT 4.
OPERATION MANUAL - 12 - <Sharing on a file server> Fig. 3 Sharing on a File Server If your printer is connected to a network through a parallel share, or via a print server connected directly to the network cable, it is possible to send faxes from each client PC directly to the printer.
OPERATION MANUAL - 13 - TROUBLESHOOTING Messages on the Control Panel Status Display Error Message Meaning FAX SENDING The printer is sending the fax data. FAX RECEIVING The printer is receiving the fax data. MC READY ... MC PRINT ... ‘ MC ’ shows that the printer is in the fax mode.
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