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MFC-5440CN
MFC-5840CN
®
Version C
USER’S GUIDE
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If you need to call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: MFC-5440CN and MFC-5840CN (Circle your model number) Serial Number:* Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: * The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain this User’s Guide with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of theft, fire or warranty service. Register your product on-line at http://www.brother.com/registration By registering your
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Brother numbers IMPORTANT For technical help, you must call the country where you bought the MFC. Calls must be made from within that country. Register your product By registering your product with Brother International Corporation, you will be recorded as the original owner of the product. Your registration with Brother: ■ may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt; ■ may support an insurance claim by you in the event of product loss covered
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Brother fax back system (USA only) Brother has installed an easy-to-use fax back system, so you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. This system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to receive faxed instructions and an Index of fax back subjects. In USA only: 1-800-521-2846 Ordering accessories and supplies For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, which are available at mos
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Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties (USA and Canada) BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTHER’S LICENSOR) MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDING THE SOFTWARE. BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S) DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORREC
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® Brother One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA only) Who is covered: but not limited to damage resulting from use of non Brother®-brand parts and This limited warranty ("warranty") is given Consumable and Accessory Items); only to the original end-use/retail purchaser (referred to in this warranty as (4)Consumable and Accessory Items that "Original Purchaser") of the accompanying expired in accordance with a rated life; product, consumables and accessories and, (collectively
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® Brother One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA only) by Brother in its sole discretion. Brother damage to the product; or (iv) the warranty reserves the right to supply a refurbished or period on your original Product has expired or remanufactured replacement Machine has not been sufficiently validated with a copy and/or accompanying Consumable and of the proof of purchase (bill of sale). The Accessory Items and use refurbished parts replacement Machine you receive (even if p
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BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (Canada only) Pursuant to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. (“Brother”), or its Authorized Service Centers, will repair this MFC/Facsimile machine free of charge if defective in material or workmanship. This Limited Warranty does not include cleaning, consumables (including, without limitation, print cartridges, print head, toner and drum
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Safety precautions To use the MFC 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 MFC. hands. Doing this might cause Before you clean the MFC, an electrical shock. make sure you have unplugged the telephone line cord first and then the power cord from the AC power outlet. To prevent injuries, be careful To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your ha
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WARNING ■ 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 jack. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall jack in a wet location. ■ This product must be installed near an AC power outlet that is easily accessible. In case of emergencies, you must disconnect the power cord from the AC power outlet in order to shut
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Choosing a location Place your MFC on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put the MFC near a telephone wall jack and a standard, AC power outlet. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 50°F and 95°F (10°-35°C). To make sure the ADF can feed the maximum of 35 pages, keep the temperature between 68°F-86°F (20°-30°C). Caution ■ Avoid placing your MFC in a high-traffic area. ■ Avoid placing your MFC on the carpet. ■ Do not place near hea
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▲ Quick Reference Guide Sending faxes Dialing operations Automatic Transmission Speed-Dialing 1 If it is not illuminated in 1 If it is not illuminated in green, press (Fax). green, press (Fax). 2 Load your document. 2 Load your document. 3 Enter the fax number using 3 Press Search/Speed Dial, Speed-Dial, Search or the press #, and then press the dial pad. two-digit Speed-Dial number. 4 Press Black Start or Color Start. 4 Press Black Start or Color Start. Storing numbers Using Search Sto
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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 MFC on and off........................................1-5 On/Off
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Setting the Ring Volume.............................................2-5 Setting the Beeper Volume.........................................2-5 Setting the Speaker Volume.......................................2-6 Turning on Automatic Daylight Savings Time.............2-6 Setting the LCD Contrast............................................2-7 Setting the Tray Use for Copy mode (MFC-5840CN only) ...............................................2-7 Setting the Tray Use for Fax mode (MFC-5840CN only) .
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4 Setup Receive ...................................................................... 4-1 Basic receiving operations ...............................................4-1 Choosing the Receive Mode ...................................... 4-1 To select or change your Receive Mode................4-2 Setting the Ring Delay................................................ 4-2 Setting the F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only).......... 4-3 Easy Receive .........................................................
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8 Making copies ......................................................................8-1 Using the MFC as a copier ...............................................8-1 Enter Copy mode........................................................8-1 Making a single copy ..................................................8-2 Making multiple copies ...............................................8-2 Stop copying...............................................................8-2 Using the temporary Copy keys.
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10 Important information ....................................................... 10-1 Standard telephone and FCC Notices These notices are in effect on models sold and used in the United States only.............................. 10-1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only) .................. 10-3 Important .............................................................. 10-4 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only)..................................
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Before you choose the ring pattern to register ...... A-3 Registering the Distinctive Ring pattern..................... A-4 Turning off the Distinctive Ring.............................. A-4 Caller ID........................................................................... A-5 Viewing Caller ID List................................................. A-6 Printing Caller ID List................................................. A-6 Advanced receiving operations......................................
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S Specifications ......................................................................S-1 Product description...........................................................S-1 General.............................................................................S-1 Print media .......................................................................S-3 Copy .................................................................................S-4 PhotoCapture Center (MFC-5840CN only) ......................S-
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Introduction 1 Using this Guide Thank you for buying a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). Your MFC is simple to use, with LCD screen instructions to guide you through programming it. You can make the most of your MFC by reading 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 this Gu
