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USER’S GUIDE
MFC-3420C
MFC-3820CN
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THIS EQUIPMENT IS DESIGNED TO WORK WITH A TWO WIRE ANALOGUE PSTN LINE FITTED WITH THE APPROPRIATE CONNECTOR. APPROVAL INFORMATION Brother advises that this product may not function correctly in a country other than where it was originally purchased, and does not offer any warranty in the event that this product is used on public telecommunication lines in another country. Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and
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Safety precautions To use the machine safely Please refer to these instructions for later reference and before attempting any maintenance. WARNING There are high voltage Do not handle the plug with wet electrodes inside the machine. hands. Doing this might cause Before you clean the machine an electrical shock. or clear a paper jam, make sure you have unplugged the telephone line cord first and the power cord from the AC power socket. To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your finge
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To prevent injuries, be careful To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your hands on the not to put your fingers in the edge of the machine under the area shown in the illustration. scanner cover. To prevent injuries, be careful To prevent injuries, be careful not to touch the area shaded in not to touch the edge of the the illustration. metallic part shown in the illustration. To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the area shown in the illustration. iv
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WARNING ■ When you move the machine, grasp the side handholds as shown above. Do NOT carry the machine by holding it at the bottom. ■ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the wall socket. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall socket in a wet location. ■ This product must be installed near an socket that is
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Choosing a location Place your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put the machine near a socket and a standard, grounded AC power outlet. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 10° and 35°C. Caution ■ Avoid placing your machine in a high-traffic area. ■ Avoid placing your machine on the carpet. ■ Do not place near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators. ■ Do not expose the machine to direct sunlight
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Quick Reference Guide Sending faxes Storing numbers Automatic Transmission Storing Speed-Dial numbers 1 Press Menu/Set, 2, 3, 1. 1 If it is not illuminated in 2 Using the dial pad, enter a green, press (Fax). two-digit Speed-Dial location number, and then 2 Load your document. (See press Menu/Set. Load documents on page 2-1.) 3 Enter a number (up to 20 digits), and then press 3 Enter the fax number using Menu/Set. Speed-Dial, Search or the dial pad. 4 Enter a name up to 15 characters
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Dialling operations Making copies Speed-Dialling Single copy 1 If it is not illuminated in 1 Copy Press ( ) to green, press (Fax). illuminate it in green. 2 Load your document. (See 2 Load your document. (See Load documents on page Load documents on page 2-1.) 2-1.) 3 Press Mono Start or 3 Press Search/Speed Dial, Colour Start. press #, and then press the two-digit Speed-Dial number. Sorting multiple copies 4 Press Mono Start or (Using the ADF) Colour Start. 1 Press (Copy) to Usin
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Table of Contents 1 Introduction ..........................................................................1-1 Using this Guide ............................................................... 1-1 Finding information..................................................... 1-1 Symbols used in this Guide........................................1-1 Control panel overview ..................................................... 1-2 Turning the machine to Power Save condition........... 1-5 About fax machine
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3 On-screen programming .....................................................3-1 User-friendly programming ...............................................3-1 Menu table..................................................................3-1 Memory storage..........................................................3-1 Navigation keys ................................................................3-2 4 Getting started .....................................................................4-1 Initial Set
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If the Memory Receive is On at this time................ 5-9 If the Memory Receive is Off at this time................ 5-9 Polling.......................................................................5-10 Secure Polling ...................................................... 5-10 Setup for Polling Receive (Standard) ...................5-10 Setup for Polling Receive with Secure Code........ 5-11 Setup Delayed Polling Receive ............................ 5-11 Sequential Polling....................
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Delayed Batch Transmission (Not available for colour faxes).............................6-15 Setup for Polled Transmit (Standard) (Not available for colour faxes).............................6-15 Setup for Polled Transmit with Secure Code (Not available for colour faxes).............................6-16 TX Lock ....................................................................6-17 Using TX Lock ..........................................................6-18 Setting Up the TX Lock for the Firs
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10 Making copies .................................................................... 10-1 Using the machine as a copier ....................................... 10-1 Enter Copy mode...................................................... 10-1 Making a single copy................................................ 10-2 Making multiple copies .............................................10-2 Out of Memory message .......................................... 10-3 Using the Copy keys (Temporary settings) .
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12 Important information ........................................................12-1 For your safety..........................................................12-1 IT power system (For Norway only)..........................12-1 LAN connection ........................................................12-1 ® International ENERGY STAR Compliance Statement .............................................................12-1 Important safety instructions.....................................12-2 Trademark
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Computer requirements....................................................S-7 Consumable items............................................................S-8 Network (LAN) (MFC-3820CN only).................................S-8 14 Index ......................................................................................I-1 15 Remote Retrieval Access card .......................................... R-1 xv
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Introduction 1 Using this Guide Thank you for buying a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). Your machine is simple to use, with LCD screen instructions to guide you through programming it. You can make the most of your machine by viewing through this Guide. Finding information All the chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of Contents. You will be able to find information about a specific feature or operation by checking the Index at the back of this Guide. Symbols used in
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Control panel overview MFC-3420C MFC-3820CN 1 - 2 INTRODUCTION 10 9 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 10 9 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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Copy keys Mode keys: 1 4 (Temporary settings): Fax Options Lets you access Fax mode. You can quickly and easily select temporary settings for copying. Copy Quality Lets you access Copy mode. Use this key to temporarily change the quality for Copying. Scan Enlarge/Reduce Lets you access Scan mode. Lets you enlarge or reduce copies depending on the ratio you select. 5 Stop/Exit Fax and telephone keys: 2 Stops an operation or exits from the Fax Resolution menu. Sets the resolution when you
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Navigation keys: 8 Menu/Set Lets you access the Menu to program and store your settings in the machine. When using the speaker or during ringing in fax mode, you can press these keys to adjust the volume. Search/Speed Dial Lets you look up numbers that are stored in the dialling memory. It also lets you dial stored numbers by pressing # and a two-digit number. Press to scroll backward to a menu selection. or Press to scroll through the menus and options. Also, you can use these keys
