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Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance

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Put the Jam Clear Cover back on.
Make sure the cover is set properly.

Using both hands, use the plastic tabs
on both sides of the machine to lift the
scanner cover (1) until it locks securely
into the open position.
Make sure that there is no jammed
paper left in the corners of the machine.

Note

If the paper is jammed under the print
head, unplug the machine from the power
source, and then move the print head to
take out the paper.

Lift the scanner cover to release the
lock (1). Gently push the scanner cover
support down (2) and close the scanner
cover (3).

Push the paper tray firmly back into the
machine.

Note

Make sure you pull out the paper support
until it clicks.

Dial Tone

Setting the dial tone to Detection will shorten
the dial detect pause.

Press

Menu

Press

to choose

Detection

No Detection

Press

Stop/Exit

Summary of Contents for IntelliFAX 2480C

Page 1: ...USER S GUIDE FAX 2480C FAX 2580C Version B ...

Page 2: ...egister your product on line at http www brother com registration By registering your product with Brother 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 by insurance and will help us notify ...

Page 3: ...rother Warranty Registration And Test Sheet or for your convenience and most efficient way to register your new product register on line at http www brother com registration FAQs frequently asked questions The Brother Solutions Center is our one stop resource for all your Fax Machine Multi Function Center needs You can download the latest software documents and utilities read FAQs and troubleshoot...

Page 4: ...vice center call 1 877 BROTHER 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 ...

Page 5: ...http www brothermall com In Canada 1 877 BROTHER voice Description Item Ink Cartridge Standard black LC51BK Prints approx 500 pages Ink Cartridge yellow LC51Y Prints approx 400 pages Ink Cartridge cyan blue LC51C Prints approx 400 pages Ink Cartridge magenta red LC51M Prints approx 400 pages Premium Glossy Photo Paper Letter size 20 sheets 4 6 size 20 sheets BP61GLL 1 BP61GLP 1 Matte Inkjet Paper ...

Page 6: ... LIKE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF BROTHER S LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES BECAUSE SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU IN ANY EVENT BROTHER S LICENSOR S LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ACTUAL ...

Page 7: ...her device or software used with this Product including but not limited to damage resulting from use of non Brother brand parts and Consumable and Accessory Items 4 Consumable and Accessory Items that expired in accordance with a rated life and 5 Problems arising from other than defects in materials or workmanship 6 Normal Periodic Maintenance Items such as Paper Feeding Kit Fuser and Laser Units ...

Page 8: ...your original Product to Brother within five 5 business days ii the problems with your original Product are not covered by the limited warranty iii the proper packaging instructions are not followed and has caused damage to the product or iv the warranty period on your original Product has expired or has not been sufficiently validated with a copy of the proof of purchase bill of sale The replacem...

Page 9: ...g shipping Damage to your print head resulting from packing without the ink cartridges will VOID your warranty Refer to your User s Guide for proper packaging BROTHER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW CANNOT BE VALIDLY ...

Page 10: ...t media 11 Loading paper and other media 13 Loading envelopes and post cards 15 Removing small printouts from the machine 16 Printable Area 17 3 General setup On Off key 18 Turning the machine off 18 Turning the machine on 18 On Off setting 18 Mode Timer 19 Paper settings 20 Paper Type 20 Paper Size 20 Volume Settings 20 Ring Volume 20 Beeper Volume 20 Speaker Volume 21 Handset Volume FAX 2480C on...

Page 11: ... in progress 30 Additional sending operations 30 Sending faxes using multiple settings 30 Contrast 31 Changing Fax Resolution 31 Dual access Black White only 32 Real time transmission 32 Overseas Mode 33 Delayed Faxing Black White only 33 Delayed Batch Transmission Black White only 33 Checking and canceling waiting jobs 33 Sending a fax manually 34 Sending a fax at the end of a conversation FAX 24...

Page 12: ...AD 47 Special line considerations 47 Multi line connections PBX 49 External and extension phones 49 Connecting an external or extension telephone 49 Using external and extension telephones 49 Using a non Brother cordless external telephone FAX 2480C only 50 Using remote codes 50 8 Dialing and storing numbers How to Dial 51 Manual dialing 51 One Touch dialing 51 Speed Dialing 51 Search 52 Fax Redia...

Page 13: ...emote Retrieval 64 Setting a Remote Access Code 64 Using your Remote Access Code 64 Remote Fax commands 65 Retrieving fax messages 67 Changing your Fax Forwarding number 67 11 Printing Reports Fax reports 68 Transmission Verification Report 68 Fax Journal activity report 68 Reports 69 How to print a report 69 12 Polling Polling overview 70 Polling receive 70 Setup to receive polling 70 Sequential ...

Page 14: ...ing 91 Trademarks 92 B Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Troubleshooting 93 If you are having difficulty with your machine 93 Error messages 97 Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report 101 Document jam 101 Printer jam or paper jam 102 Dial Tone 103 Phone line interference 104 Routine maintenance 104 Replacing the ink cartridges 104 Cleaning the outside of the machine 106 Cleaning the sc...

Page 15: ...nu Table 120 Entering Text 127 D Specifications General 128 Print media 130 Fax 131 Message Center FAX 2580C only 132 Digital Cordless Handset FAX 2580C only 133 Cordless handset 133 Battery 133 Battery cradle 134 AC adapter 134 Copy 135 Printer 136 Interface 137 Consumable items 138 E Glossary F Index ...

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Page 17: ...Section I General I General Information 3 Loading documents and paper 7 General setup 18 Security features 24 ...

Page 18: ...Chapter 1 2 ...

Page 19: ...n important point or refers you to a related topic Courier New Text in the Courier New font identifies messages on the LCD of the machine Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury Electrical Hazard icons alert you to possible electrical shock Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the machine or other objects Notes tell you how you...

Page 20: ...Chapter 1 4 Control panel overview 1 FAX 2480C FAX 2580C 1 13 3 2 12 14 15 ...

Page 21: ...General Information 5 1 Note Most of the illustrations in this User s Guide show the FAX 2480C 11 10 5 7 8 6 9 ...

Page 22: ...ng faxes or making copies in full color Black Start Lets you start sending faxes or making copies in black white 10 Stop Exit Stops an operation or exits from a menu 11 LCD liquid crystal display Displays messages on the screen to help you set up and use your machine 12 Dial Pad Use these keys to dial telephone and fax numbers and as a keyboard for entering information into the machine Canada only...

Page 23: ...ripped stapled paper clipped pasted or taped DO NOT use cardboard newspaper or fabric Make sure documents written with ink are completely dry a Fan the pages well Make sure you put the documents face down top edge first in the ADF until you feel them touch the feed roller b Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your documents c Unfold the ADF Document Output Support Flap 1 CAUTION DO NOT lea...

Page 24: ...2 Note To use the scanner glass the ADF must be empty a Lift the document cover b Using the document guidelines on the left center the document face down on the scanner glass c Close the document cover CAUTION If you are scanning a book or thick document DO NOT slam the cover down or press on it Length Up to 11 7 in 297 mm Width Up to 8 5 in 215 9 mm Weight Up to 4 4 lb 2 kg ...

Page 25: ... use Brother paper When you print on inkjet paper coated paper transparencies and photo paper be sure to choose the proper media in the Paper Type setting of the menu See Paper Type on page 20 When you print on Brother photo paper load the instruction sheet included with the photo paper in the paper tray first and then put the photo paper on top of the instruction sheet When you use transparencies...

Page 26: ... cause decreased output quality Transparencies designed for laser printers copiers may stain your next document Use only transparencies recommended for inkjet printing Improper Setup DO NOT use the following kinds of paper Damaged curled wrinkled or irregularly shaped paper 1 0 08 in 2 mm or longer Extremely shiny or highly textured paper Paper already printed on by a printer Paper that cannot be ...

Page 27: ... 257 mm Yes A5 5 8 8 3 in 148 210 mm Yes Yes A6 4 1 5 8 in 105 148 mm Yes Cards Photo 4 6 in 10 15 cm Yes Yes Photo 2L 5 7 in 13 18 cm Yes Index Card 5 8 in 127 203 mm Yes Post Card 1 3 9 5 8 in 100 148 mm Yes Post Card 2 Double 5 8 7 9 in 148 200 mm Yes Envelopes C5 Envelope 6 4 9 in 162 229 mm Yes DL Envelope 4 3 8 7 in 110 220 mm Yes COM 10 4 1 8 9 1 2 in 105 241 mm Yes Monarch 3 7 8 7 1 2 in 9...

Page 28: ...o 0 15 mm 100 1 Inkjet Paper 17 to 53 lb 64 to 200 g m2 0 003 to 0 01 in 0 08 to 0 25 mm 20 Glossy Paper Up to 58 lb Up to 220 g m2 Up to 0 01 in Up to 0 25 mm 20 Cards Photo 4 6 Up to 64 lb Up to 240 g m2 Up to 0 01 in Up to 0 28 mm 20 Index Card Up to 32 lb Up to 120 g m2 Up to 0 006 in Up to 0 15 mm 30 Post Card Up to 53 lb Up to 200 g m2 Up to 0 01 in Up to 0 23 mm 30 Envelopes 20 to 25 lb 75 ...

Page 29: ...e it and then pull the paper tray completely out of the machine Lift the output paper tray cover 1 b Press and slide the paper side guides 1 and paper length guide 2 to fit the paper size c Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds Note Always make sure that the paper is not curled 1 1 2 ...

Page 30: ...s and hold the universal guide release button as you slide out the front of the paper tray e Gently adjust the paper side guides with both hands to the paper Make sure the paper side guides touch the sides of the paper Note Be careful that you do not push the paper in too far it may lift at the back of the tray and cause feed problems f Close the output paper tray cover ...

Page 31: ...s that weigh from 20 to 25 lb 75 to 95 g m2 Some envelopes need margin settings to be set in the application Make sure you do a test print first CAUTION Do not use any of the following types of envelopes as they will cause paper feed problems That are of a baggy construction That are embossed have raised writing on them That have clasps or staples That are pre printed on the inside Occasionally yo...

Page 32: ...wn in the illustration Slide the paper side guides 1 and paper length guide 2 to fit the size of the envelopes or post cards If you have problems when printing on envelopes try the following suggestions 2 a Open the envelope flap b Make sure the open flap is either to the side of the envelope or to the back edge of the envelope when printing c Adjust the size and margin in your application Removin...

Page 33: ... paper and envelopes The machine can only print in the shaded areas when the Borderless print feature is available and turned on Note The Borderless feature is not available for envelopes Cut Sheet Paper Envelopes Top 1 Bottom 2 Left 3 Right 4 Cut Sheet 0 12 in 3 mm 0 12 in 3 mm 0 12 in 3 mm 0 12 in 3 mm Envelopes 0 47 in 12 mm 0 95 in 24 mm 0 12 in 3 mm 0 12 in 3 mm 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 ...

Page 34: ...urning the machine on 3 a Press the On Off key On Off setting 3 You can customize the machine s On Off key The default setting is Fax Receive Off Your machine will not work when it is switched off but it will clean the print head periodically If you turn this setting to Fax Receive On you can receive faxes or calls even when the machine is switched off See On Off key on page 18 a Press Menu 1 6 b ...

Page 35: ...the amount of time the machine takes after the last Copy operation before it returns to Fax mode If you choose Off the machine stays in the mode you used last a Press Menu 1 1 b Press a or b to choose 0 Sec 30 Secs 1 Min 2 Mins 5 Mins or Off Press OK c Press Stop Exit On Off setting Receive mode Available operations Fax Receive Off factory setting No machineoperations will be available Fax Receive...

Page 36: ... time so your machine can fit an incoming fax on the page a Press Menu 1 3 b Press a or b to choose Letter Legal A4 A5 or 4 6 Press OK c Press Stop Exit Volume Settings 3 Ring Volume 3 You can choose a range of ring volume levels from High to Off While in Fax mode press d or c to adjust the volume level The LCD shows the current setting and each key press will change the volume to the next level T...

Page 37: ...me to Vol Amplify On for a user who is hearing impaired The AMPLIFY volume level complies with FCC standards Vol Amplify Off This default setting is appropriate if none of the users are hearing impaired During a conversation users can press d or c on the control panel to adjust the volume to Low or High When the handset is replaced the handset volume will remain until you change it again Vol Ampli...

Page 38: ...nd go to step d If some or all of the users are hearing impaired press a or b to choose Vol Amplify On and then press OK c Do one of the following If all the users are hearing impaired press a or b to choose Vol Amplify On Permanent and then press OK If only some of the users are hearing impaired choose Vol Amplify On Temporary and then press OK d Press Stop Exit Automatic Daylight Savings Time 3 ...

Page 39: ...ontrast 3 You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper and more vivid display If you are having difficulty reading the LCD try changing the contrast setting a Press Menu 1 7 b Press a or b to choose Light or Dark Press OK c Press Stop Exit ...

Page 40: ...ble Sending faxes Copying Note If you forget the TX Lock password please call Brother Customer Service Setting and changing the TX Lock password 4 Note If you have already set the password you will not need to set it again Setting up the password 4 a Press Menu 2 0 1 b Enter a 4 digit number for the password Press OK c When the LCD shows Verify re enter the password Press OK d Press Stop Exit Chan...

Page 41: ...ine You will not be able to continue to schedule Delayed Faxes or Polling jobs However any pre scheduled Delayed Faxes will be sent even if you turn on Memory Security so they will not be lost While Memory Security is On the following operations are available Receiving faxes into memory limited by memory capacity Fax Forwarding If Fax Forwarding was already On Remote retrieval If Fax Storage was a...

Page 42: ... new password Press OK e When the LCD shows Verify re enter the new password Press OK f Press Stop Exit Turning the memory security on off 4 Turning on the memory security lock 4 a Press Menu 2 0 1 b Press a or b to choose Set Security Press OK c Enter the registered 4 digit password Press OK The machine goes offline and the LCD shows Secure Mode Note If there is a power failure the data will stay...

Page 43: ... II Sending a fax 28 Receiving a Fax 35 Telephone Services and External devices 41 Dialing and storing numbers 51 Message Center FAX 2580C only 56 Remote fax options Black White only 61 Printing Reports 68 Polling 70 ...

Page 44: ...not send multiple pages for color faxes Note Since you can only scan one page at a time it is easier to use the ADF if you are sending a multiple page document a Make sure you are in Fax mode b Load your document on the scanner glass c Dial the fax number d Press Black Start or Color Start If you press Black Start the machine starts scanning the first page Go to step e If you press Color Start the...

Page 45: ...ber You can include Groups One Touch Speed Dial numbers and up to 50 manually dialed numbers in the same broadcast After the broadcast is finished a Broadcast Report will be printed a Make sure you are in Fax mode b Load your document c Enter a number Press OK You can use either a One Touch Speed Dial a Group or a manually entered number using the dial pad d Repeat c until you have entered all the...

Page 46: ... press 1 e Press Stop Exit Additional sending operations 5 Sending faxes using multiple settings 5 When you send a fax you can choose any combination of these settings resolution contrast overseas mode and real time transmission a Make sure you are in Fax mode b Load your document c Choose a setting you want to change Press OK d Do one of the following Press 1 to change another setting Press 2 whe...

Page 47: ...ode b Load your document c Press Fax Resolution then a or b to choose the resolution Press OK To change the default fax resolution 5 a Make sure you are in Fax mode b Press Menu 2 2 2 c Press a or b to choose the resolution you want Press OK Note You can choose four different resolution settings for black white faxes and two for color If you choose S Fine or Photo and then use the Color Start key ...

Page 48: ...ine is free the machine will start dialing and sending If the memory is full or you are sending a color fax the machine will send the document in real time even if Real Time TX is set to Off Sometimes you may want to send an important document immediately without waiting for memory transmission You can set Real Time TX to On for all documents or Next Fax Only for the next fax only Note In Real Tim...

Page 49: ... into the memory depends on the amount of data that is printed on each page Delayed Batch Transmission Black White only 5 Before sending the delayed faxes your machine will help you economize by sorting all the faxes in the memory by destination and scheduled time All delayed faxes that are scheduled to be sent at the same time to the same fax number will be sent as one fax to save transmission ti...

Page 50: ...ax to the other party before you both hang up a Ask the other party to wait for fax tones beeps and then to press the Start or Send key before hanging up b Make sure you are in Fax mode c Load your document d Press Black Start or Color Start If you load the document on the scanner glass press 1 to send the fax 1 Send 2 Receive e Replace the handset Out of Memory message 5 If you get an Out of Memo...

Page 51: ...ive Mode 6 FAX 2480C 6 Receiving a Fax 6 Do you use a Distinctive Ring subscriber service Yes Yes See Distinctive Ring Fax Only No Yes No No No Yes Manual Yes External TAD No Fax Tel Are you connecting an external telephone or external TAD telephone answering device to the machine Do you want the machine to answer fax and telephone calls automatically Are you using the voice message function of yo...

Page 52: ... Yes Yes See Distinctive Ring Fax Only No Yes No No No Yes Manual Yes No Fax Tel Are you connecting an external telephone or external TAD telephone answering device to the machine Do you want the machine to answer fax and telephone calls automatically Are you using the voice message function of your external TAD telephone answering device Do you want to use the machine for fax only Are you using t...

Page 53: ...tart when you hear fax tones short repeating beeps You can also use the Easy Receive feature to receive faxes by lifting a handset on the same line as the machine Also see Easy Receive on page 39 Message Center MC Msg Ctr FAX 2580C only 6 The Message Center MC Msg Ctr helps you automatically manage incoming calls by recognizing whether they are fax or voice calls and handling them in one of the fo...

Page 54: ...ose 00 the line will not ring at all d Press Stop Exit F T Ring Time Fax Tel mode only 6 If you set the Receive Mode to Fax Tel you need to decide how long the machine will signal you with its special pseudo double ring when you have a voice call If it s a fax call the machine receives the fax This pseudo double ring happens after the initial ringing from the phone company Only the machine rings a...

Page 55: ...ature is set to On but your machine does not connect a fax call when you lift an extension or external phone handset press the fax receive code l 5 1 If you send faxes from a computer on the same phone line and the machine intercepts them set Easy Receive to Off FAX 2580C If you typically carry the cordless handset away from the machine we recommend that you turn on Easy Receive If Easy Receive is...

Page 56: ...e and to press Start or Send key b When you hear the CNG tones slowly repeating beeps press Black Start or Color Start c Press 2 to receive a fax 1 Send 2 Receive d If you picked up the handset replace it Printing a fax from the memory 6 If you have chosen paging or fax storage you can still print a fax from the memory when you are at your machine See Turning off Remote Fax Options on page 63 a Pr...

Page 57: ... on the cordless handset or press Speaker Phone on the machine Answering calls with the Speaker Phone FAX 2580C only 7 When the machine rings instead of lifting the handset press Speaker Phone on the machine Speak clearly toward the microphone To end the call press Speaker Phone Hold 7 For FAX 2480C 7 a Press Hook Hold to put a call on Hold You can replace the handset without disconnecting the cal...

Page 58: ...n lift the handset FAX 2580C Use the cordless handset or press Speaker Phone on the machine to answer If you are at an extension phone you ll need to lift the handset during the F T Ring Time and then press 5 1 between the pseudo double rings If no one is on the line or if someone wants to send you a fax send the call back to the machine by pressing l 5 1 Fax Tel mode when the power key is off 7 Y...

Page 59: ...ilability and rates What does Brother s Distinctive Ring do 7 The Brother machine has a Distinctive Ring feature that allows you to use your machine to take full advantage of the telephone company s Distinctive Ring service The new phone number on your line can just receive faxes Note You must pay for your telephone company s Distinctive Ring service before you program the machine to work with it ...

Page 60: ...n the voice number is called the machine will not answer Registering the Distinctive Ring pattern 7 Very Important After you have set the Distinctive Ring feature to on the receive mode is set to Manual automatically You cannot change the receive mode to another mode while the Distinctive Ring is set to on a Press Menu 2 0 3 0 Miscellaneous 3 Distinctive b Press a or b to choose Set Press OK c Pre...

Page 61: ...aries with different carriers Call your local telephone company to find out about the kind of service available in your area Viewing Caller ID List 7 Your machine stores information for the last thirty calls in the Caller ID list You can view or print this list When the thirty first call comes in to the machine it replaces information about the first call a Press Menu 2 0 4 b Press a or b to choos...

Page 62: ...ou may connect an external TAD to a separate wall jack only if you subscribe to your telephone company s Distinctive Ring service have registered the distinctive ring pattern on your machine and use that number as a fax number The recommended setting is at least four rings on the external TAD when you have the telephone company s Distinctive Ring Service You cannot use the Toll Saver setting If Yo...

Page 63: ...ble receiving then you must re record the OGM to include it Special line considerations 7 Roll over phone lines 7 A roll over phone system is a group of two or more separate telephone lines that pass incoming calls to each other if they are busy The calls are usually passed down or rolled over to the next available phone line in a preset order Your machine can work in a roll over system as long as...

Page 64: ...e TAD must have two telephone jacks one labeled L1 or L1 L2 and the other labeled L2 You will need at least three telephone line cords the one that came with your machine and two for your external two line TAD You will need a fourth line cord if you add a two line telephone a Put the two line TAD and the two line telephone next to your machine b Plug one end of the telephone line cord for your mac...

Page 65: ...mpany who handles your PBX External and extension phones 7 Connecting an external or extension telephone 7 You can connect a separate telephone directly to your machine as shown in the diagram below 1 Extension telephone 2 External telephone Connect the telephone line cord to the jack labeled EXT When you are using an external phone the LCD shows Ext Tel in Use Using external and extension telepho...

Page 66: ...by dialing the fax receive code l 5 1 Wait for the chirping sounds then replace the handset See Easy Receive on page 39 Your caller will have to press Start to send the fax Telephone answer code 7 If you receive a voice call and the machine is in F T mode it will start to sound the F T double ring after the initial ring delay If you pick up the call on an extension phone you can turn the F T ring ...

Page 67: ...ouch numbers shown in the gray squares hold down Shift as you press the One Touch key Speed Dialing 8 a Press Search Speed Dial the pound key and then the two digit Speed Dial number Note If the LCD shows Not Registered when you enter a Speed Dial or a One touch number a number has not been stored at this location Dialing and storing numbers 8 FAX 2480C FAX 2580C Two digit number ...

Page 68: ...If you are sending a fax manually and the line is busy press Redial Pause and then press Black Start or Color Start to try again If you want to make a second call to the last number dialed you can save time by pressing Redial Pause and Black Start or Color Start Redial Pause only works if you dialed from the control panel If you are sending a fax automatically and the line is busy the machine will...

Page 69: ...he pause Storing One Touch dial numbers 8 Your machine has One Touch keys where you can store fax or phone numbers for automatic dialing Two numbers can be stored on each One Touch key To access the numbers shown in the gray squares hold down Shift as you press the One Touch key a Press Menu 2 3 1 b Press the One Touch key where you want to store a number c Enter the number up to 20 digits Press O...

Page 70: ...me press OK e Do one of the following To store another Speed Dial number go to step b To finish the setting press Stop Exit Changing One Touch and Speed Dial numbers 8 If you try to store a One Touch or Speed Dial number where a number has already been stored the LCD will show the name or number that has been stored there and will ask you to do one of the following Press 1 to change the stored num...

Page 71: ...ons below For One Touch numbers press the One Touch keys one after the other For Speed Dial numbers press Search Speed Dial then the Speed Dial number The LCD will display your chosen One Touch numbers with a l or Speed Dial numbers with a for example l06 09 G01 l06 09 e Press OK when you have finished adding numbers f Use the dial pad to enter a name for the Group Press OK g Press Stop Exit Note ...

Page 72: ... Center OGM b Press to activate the Message Center Outgoing message OGM 9 Recording your OGM 9 You can record the following two different types of OGM Your OGM must be less than 20 seconds long a Press Menu 2 7 1 The LCD prompts you to choose an OGM b Press a or b to choose Msg Ctr OGM or F T OGM Press OK Note If callers tell you they cannot leave a message on your machine make sure you have chose...

Page 73: ...ress 2 to exit without erasing e Press Stop Exit Fax Tel OGM Announcement 9 If your machine is set to Fax Tel receive mode this message will be played by your Brother machine to a caller Unlike the Msg Ctr OGM the caller will not be able to leave a message To record your Fax Tel OGM follow the instructions on page 56 and choose F T OGM not Msg Ctr OGM If you need to review the steps for setting up...

Page 74: ...e you print a new fax message stored in memory it will automatically be erased from the memory a Press Play After two seconds the fax machine begins to play voice messages b If Fax Storage is on and there are fax messages in memory the LCD displays the following Print Fax 1 Yes 2 No c Do one of the following Press 1 to print your faxes Press 2 to exit without printing Erasing incoming messages 9 T...

Page 75: ... 60 120 or 180 seconds Press OK c Press Stop Exit Setting toll saver 9 When the toll saver feature is on the machine will answer after two rings if you do have voice or fax messages and after four rings if you do not have any messages This way when you call your machine for remote retrieval if it rings three times you have no messages and can hang up to avoid a toll charge The toll saver feature i...

Page 76: ... e Press Stop Exit ICM Recording Monitor 9 This feature lets you turn the speaker volume for voice messages On or Off When you turn the monitor Off you will not hear messages as they come in a Press Menu 2 7 3 7 Setup Msg Ctr 3 ICM Rec Monitr b Use a or b to choose Off or On Press OK c Press Stop Exit ...

Page 77: ...age a Press Menu 2 5 1 b Press a or b to choose Fax Forward Press OK c Enter the forwarding number up to 20 digits Press OK d Press a or b to choose Backup Print On or Backup Print Off Press OK Note If you choose Backup Print On the machine will also print the fax at your machine so you will have a copy This is the safety feature in case there is a power failure before the fax is forwarded or a pr...

Page 78: ... 1 8 0 0 5 5 5 6 7 8 9 If you do not need a PIN press Redial Pause and then enter your fax number followed by Press OK For example press Redial Pause 1 8 0 0 5 5 5 6 7 8 9 e Press Stop Exit Note You cannot change a paging number or PIN remotely If Paging is turned on your machine cannot receive a color fax unless the sending machine converts it to black white FAX 2580C If you want to be paged for ...

Page 79: ...ess Stop Exit Changing Remote Fax Options 10 If received faxes are left in your machine s memory when you change to another remote fax option the LCD will ask you the following message Erase All Fax 1 Yes 2 No Print All Fax 1 Yes 2 No If you press 1 faxes in the memory will be erased or printed before the setting changes If a backup copy has already been printed it will not be printed again If you...

Page 80: ...entering a new one If you want to make your code inactive press Clear Back in step b to restore the inactive setting l and press OK Using your Remote Access Code 10 a Dial your fax number from a touch tone telephone or another fax machine b When your machine answers enter your remote access code 3 digits followed by l at once c The machine signals if it has received messages 1 long beep Fax messag...

Page 81: ...cted OGM You can stop playing OGMs by pressing 9 2 F T OGM 2 Record 1 Msg Ctr OGM After one long beep you can record the selected OGM You will hear the message played once You can stop recording the message by pressing 9 2 F T OGM 95 Change the Fax Forwarding Paging or Fax Storage settings 1 OFF You can choose Off after you have retrieved or erased all your messages 2 Fax Forwarding One long beep ...

Page 82: ...ps 2 Voice 98 Change the Receive Mode FAX 2480C only 1 External TAD If you hear one long beep your change has been accepted 2 Fax Tel 3 Fax Only 98 Change the Receive Mode FAX 2580C only 1 Msg Ctr If you hear one long beep your change has been accepted 2 Fax Tel 3 Fax Only 90 Exit Pressing 9 0 allows you to exit remote retrieval Wait for the long beep then replace the handset Remote commands Opera...

Page 83: ... you ve finished f Hang up after you hear your machine beep Your machine will call the other fax machine which will then print your fax messages Changing your Fax Forwarding number 10 You can change the default setting of your fax forwarding number from another touch tone telephone or fax machine a Dial your fax number b When your machine answers enter your remote access code 3 digits followed by ...

Page 84: ...it Fax Journal activity report 11 You can set the machine to print a journal at specific intervals every 50 faxes 6 12 or 24 hours 2 or 7 days If you set the interval to Off you can still print the report by following the steps on the Reports on page 69 The default setting is Every 50 Faxes a Press Menu 2 4 2 b Press a or b to choose an interval Press OK If you choose 7 days the LCD will ask you t...

Page 85: ...ames and numbers stored in the One Touch and Speed Dial memory in numerical order 4 Fax Journal Lists information about the last incoming and outgoing faxes TX Transmit RX Receive 5 User Settings Lists your settings How to print a report a Press Menu 4 b Do one of the following Press a or b to choose the report you want Press OK Enter the number of the report you want to print For example press 2 ...

Page 86: ...umber you are polling d Press Black Start or Color Start The LCD shows Dialing Sequential polling 12 Sequential polling lets you request documents from several fax machines in one operation Afterwards a Sequential Polling Report will be printed a Make sure you are in Fax mode b Press Menu 2 1 6 c Enter a number using One Touch Speed Dial a Group or the dial pad Press OK d Repeat step c for all the...

Page 87: ... by any other fax machine until you delete it from the memory See Checking and canceling waiting jobs on page 33 Set up for polled transmit 12 a Make sure you are in Fax mode b Load your document c Press Menu 2 2 6 d Press a or b to choose On or Off Press OK e Press a or b to choose any settings you want to change Press OK After each setting is accepted you can continue to change more settings f P...

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Page 89: ...Section III Copy III Making copies 74 ...

Page 90: ...of Copies Making a single copy 13 a Make sure you are in Copy mode b Load your document c Press Black Start or Color Start Making multiple copies 13 a Make sure you are in Copy mode b Load your document c Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies up to 99 d Press Black Start or Color Start Note To sort your copies press Copy Options key See Sorting copies using the ADF Black White only on pag...

Page 91: ...py settings you use most often by setting them as default You can find instructions on how to do this in the section for each feature Press Menu selection Options Page Press Quality Normal Fast Best 76 Enlarge Reduce 50 69 78 83 93 97 100 104 142 186 198 200 Custom 25 400 76 Paper Type Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Brother Photo Other Photo Transparency 80 Paper Size Letter Legal A4 A5 4 W 6 H 80 Brigh...

Page 92: ...reduction ratios Custom 25 400 allows you to enter a ratio from 25 to 400 To enlarge or reduce the next copy follow the instruction below a Make sure you are in Copy mode b Load your document c Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies up to 99 d Press Copy Options and a or b to choose Enlarge Reduce Press OK Press and then a or b to choose Quality Normal Normal is the recommended mode for or...

Page 93: ...not use the Enlarge Reduce setting with the N in 1 and Poster features N in 1 color copies are not available P means Portrait and L means Landscape You can only make one poster copy at a time a Make sure you are in Copy mode b Load your document c Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies up to 99 d Press Copy Options and a or b to choose Page Layout Press OK e Press a or b to choose Off 1 in...

Page 94: ...rting copies using the ADF Black White only 13 You can sort multiple copies Pages will be stacked in the order 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 and so on a Make sure you are in Copy mode b Load your document c Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies up to 99 d Press Copy Options and a or b to choose Stack Sort Press OK e Press a or b to choose Sort Press OK f Press Black Start ...

Page 95: ...instructions below a Press Menu 3 2 b Press a or b to make the copy lighter or darker Press OK c Press Stop Exit Contrast 13 Adjust the contrast to help an image look sharper and more vivid The contrast can only be changed through the default setting a Press Menu 3 3 3 Contrast b Press a or b to change the contrast Press OK c Press Stop Exit Color saturation 13 The color saturation can only be cha...

Page 96: ...ency Press OK f Press Black Start or Color Start Note To change the default paper type setting see Paper Type on page 20 Paper size 13 If copying on paper other than Letter or A4 size you will need to change the paper size setting You can copy on Letter Legal A4 A5 or Photo 4 W 6 H paper a Make sure you are in Copy mode b Load your document c Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies up to 99...

Page 97: ...Section IV Appendixes IV Safety and Legal 82 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 93 Menu and Features 118 Specifications 128 Glossary 139 ...

Page 98: ...rigerators medical equipment chemicals or water DO NOT expose the machine to direct sunlight excessive heat moisture or dust DO NOT connect your machine to electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers Disruption of power can wipe out information in the machine s memory DO NOT connect your machine to electrical outlets on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment...

Page 99: ...the memory on page 40 To save the faxes in memory see Transferring faxes to another fax machine on page 101 WARNING There are high voltage electrodes inside the machine Before you clean the inside of the machine make sure you have unplugged the telephone line cord first and then the power cord from the AC power outlet Doing this will prevent an electrical shock DO NOT handle the plug with wet hand...

Page 100: ...e under the document cover or the scanner cover Doing this may cause injury DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the paper tray under the output paper tray cover Doing this may cause injury DO NOT touch the paper feed roller Doing this may cause injury ...

Page 101: ...n Do not carry the machine by holding the scanner cover If the machine becomes hot releases smoke or generates any strong smells immediately unplug the machine from the AC power outlet Call Brother Customer Service See Brother numbers on page i If metal objects water or other liquids get inside the machine immediately unplug the machine from the AC power outlet Call Brother Customer Service See Br...

Page 102: ...on line cord CAUTION Lightning and power surges can damage this product We recommend that you use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line and on the telephone line or unplug the cords during a lightning storm WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injur...

Page 103: ...r dealer or local power company 9 Use only the power cord supplied with this machine 10 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not place this product where people can walk on the cord 11 If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere ratings of the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that...

Page 104: ...shock or to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 18 Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord Standard telephone and FCC Notices These notices are in effect on models sold and used in the United States only A This equipment is hearing aid compatible When programming emergency numbers or making test calls to emergency numbers Remain on the ...

Page 105: ...odifications to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or warranty information please contact Brother Customer Service See Brother numbers on page i If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Connection to party line service is subject to...

Page 106: ...o radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Ca...

Page 107: ... following documents issued by the United States Canadian Government or any of its Agencies may not be copied Money Bonds or other certificates of indebtedness Certificates of Deposit Internal Revenue Stamps canceled or uncanceled Selective Service or draft papers Passports United States Canadian Postage Stamps canceled or uncanceled Food Stamps Immigration Papers Checks or drafts drawn by Governm...

Page 108: ...d trademark of Brother International Corporation 2006 Brother Industries Ltd All rights reserved Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the U S and other countries Macintosh and TrueType are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc All other brand and product names mentioned in this User s Guide are registered trademarks of their respective companies ...

Page 109: ...lity on page 109 Make sure that your ink cartridges are fresh The following may cause ink to clog The expiration date written on the cartridge package has passed Cartridges stay usable for up to two years if kept in their original packaging The ink cartridge was in your machine over six months The ink cartridge may not have been stored properly before use Try using the recommended types of paper S...

Page 110: ...erference on the telephone line Ask the other party to send the fax again Vertical black lines when receiving The sender s scanner may be dirty Ask the sender to make a copy to see if the problem is with the sending machine Try receiving from another fax machine Received color fax prints only in black and white Replace the color ink cartridges that are empty or nearly empty and then ask the other ...

Page 111: ...orts on page 69 Transmission Verification Report says Result NG or Result ERROR There is probably temporary noise or static on the line Try sending the fax again If you send a PC FAX message and get Result NG on the Transmission Verification Report your machine may be out of memory If the problem continues ask the telephone company to check your phone line If you often get transmission errors due ...

Page 112: ...other custom service and its signal comes through the line while your machine is sending or receiving a fax the signal can temporarily interrupt or disrupt the faxes Brother s ECM feature should help overcome this problem This condition is related to the telephone system industry and is common to all devices that send and receive information on a single shared line with custom features If avoiding...

Page 113: ... hours without losing faxes stored in the memory See Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report on page 101 Clean Unable XX The machine has a mechanical problem OR A foreign objects such as a clip or ripped paper is in the machine Open the scanner cover and remove any foreign objects inside the machine If the error message continues do one of the following FAX 2480C See Transferring your faxes ...

Page 114: ...Open the scanner cover and remove any foreign objects inside the machine If the error message continues do one of the following FAX 2480C See Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report on page 101 before disconnecting the machine so you will not lose any important messages Then disconnect the machine from the power for several minuites and then reconnect it FAX 2580C Disconnect the machine from...

Page 115: ...ot properly loaded in the paper tray Do one of the following Refill the paper in the paper tray and then press Black Start or Color Start Remove the paper and load it again and then press Black Start or Color Start The paper is jammed in the machine See Printer jam or paper jam on page 102 No Response Busy The number you dialed does not answer or is busy Verify the number and try again Not Registe...

Page 116: ...ontinues do one of the following FAX 2480C See Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report on page 101 before disconnecting the machine so you will not lose any important messages Then disconnect the machine from the power for several minuites and then reconnect it FAX 2580C Disconnect the machine from the power for several minuites then reconnect it The machine can be turned off for approximate...

Page 117: ... you cannot enter fax transfer mode a Press Menu 9 0 1 b Do one of the following If the LCD shows No Data there are no faxes left in the machine s memory Press Stop Exit If the LCD shows Enter Fax No enter the fax number to which faxes will be forwarded c Press Black Start Transferring Fax Journal report to another fax machine B If you have not set up your Station ID you cannot enter fax transfer ...

Page 118: ...t is jammed in the machine a Pull the paper tray 1 out of the machine b Pull out the jammed paper 1 c Reset the machine by lifting the scanner cover from the front of the machine and then closing it If you cannot remove the jammed paper from the front of the machine or the error message still appears on the LCD after you have removed the jammed paper please go to the next step d Remove the Jam Cle...

Page 119: ...e paper is jammed under the print head unplug the machine from the power source and then move the print head to take out the paper g Lift the scanner cover to release the lock 1 Gently push the scanner cover support down 2 and close the scanner cover 3 h Push the paper tray firmly back into the machine Note Make sure you pull out the paper support until it clicks Dial Tone B Setting the dial tone ...

Page 120: ...r machine is equipped with an ink dot counter The ink dot counter automatically monitors the level of ink in each of the 4 cartridges When the machine detects an ink cartridge is running out of ink the machine will tell you with a message on the LCD The LCD will tell you which ink cartridge is low or needs replacing Be sure to follow the LCD prompts to replace the ink cartridges in the correct ord...

Page 121: ... the ink cartridge in the direction of the arrow on the label f Lift each lock release lever and push it until it clicks and then close the ink cartridge cover g If you replaced an ink cartridge the LCD may ask you to verify that it was a brand new one For example Did You Change Blck For each new cartridge you installed press 1 Yes to automatically reset the ink dot counter for that color If the i...

Page 122: ...tten on the cartridge package DO NOT dismantle or tamper with the ink cartridge this can cause the ink to leak out of the cartridge Brother strongly recommends that you do not refill the ink cartridges provided with your machine We also strongly recommend that you continue to use only Genuine Brother Brand replacement ink cartridges Use or attempted use of potentially incompatible ink and or cartr...

Page 123: ...ft the output paper tray cover and wipe the inside and outside of the paper tray with a soft cloth to remove dust e Close the output paper tray cover and put the paper tray firmly back in the machine Cleaning the scanner B a Lift the document cover 1 Clean the scanner glass 2 and white plastic 3 with isopropyl alcohol on a soft lint free cloth b In the ADF unit clean the white bar 1 and the glass ...

Page 124: ... lint free cloth a Clean the machine printer platen 1 Cleaning the paper pick up roller B a Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine b Unplug the machine from the AC power outlet and remove the Jam Clear Cover 1 c Clean the Paper Pick up Roller 1 with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab d Put the Jam Clear Cover back on e Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine f Re connect the power...

Page 125: ...shed the machine will go back to standby mode automatically Note If you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved call Brother Customer Service See Brother numbers on page i Checking the print quality B If faded or streaked colors and text appear on your output some of the nozzles may be clogged You can check this by printing the Print Quality Check Sheet and looking ...

Page 126: ...ote Checking the printing alignment B You may need to adjust the printing alignment after transporting the machine if your printed text becomes blurred or images become faded a Press Ink FAX 2480C or b FAX 2580C b Press a or b to choose Test Print Press OK c Press a or b to choose Alignment Press OK d Press Black Start or Color Start The machine starts printing the Alignment Check Sheet Is Alignme...

Page 127: ...AX 2580C b Press a or b to choose Ink Volume Press OK The LCD shows the ink volume Ink Volume BK nnnonnn c Press a or b to choose the color you want to check d Press Stop Exit Uninstalling the handset and handset cradle FAX 2480C B If you do not use the handset and the handset cradle you can remove them Uninstalling the handset and handset cradle B a Unplug the curled handset cord from the machine...

Page 128: ...e side cover Note If you cannot open the cover with your hand use a coin to open it b Align the recessed arrows on the cradle with those on the machine and then slide the cradle toward the front of the machine until it clicks into place c Connect the curled handset cord to the machine ...

Page 129: ...e cradle and the bracket a Unplug the AC adapter from AC power outlet b Remove the AC adapter cord from the guide on the side of the machine c Press the tab 1 and lift the cradle 2 d Pull the tab 1 back and hold it in position as you push the bracket 2 to the back of the machine e Attach the side cover Installing the cradle and the bracket B a Remove the side cover Note If you cannot open the cove...

Page 130: ...te the cable through the hook 2 as shown below d Press the tab 1 and place the front of the cradle in position e Push the cradle down f Route the AC power cord through the guide on the side of the machine g Plug the AC adapter into the AC power outlet Machine Information B Checking the serial number B You can see the machine s serial number on the LCD a Press Menu 5 1 1 Serial No b Press OK XXXXXX...

Page 131: ...protective part lift each lock release lever and push it until it clicks and then close the ink cartridge cover CAUTION If you are not able to find the yellow protective parts DO NOT remove the ink cartridges before shipping It is essential that the machine be shipped with either the yellow protective parts or the ink cartridges in position Shipping without them will cause damage to your machine a...

Page 132: ...n position k Wrap the machine in the bag and put it in the original carton with the original packing material l Pack the printed materials and additional parts handset and cords in the original carton as shown below Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the carton Note If you are returning your machine to Brother as part of the Exchange Service pack only the machine Keep all separate parts and pr...

Page 133: ...Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 117 m Close the carton and tape it shut FAX 2480C FAX 2580C ...

Page 134: ...e C You can program your machine without the User s Guide by using the Menu table that begins on page 120 These pages list the menu selections and options Press Menu followed by the menu numbers to program your machine For example to set beeper volume to Low a Press Menu 1 4 2 b Press a or b to choose Low c Press OK Memory storage C Even if there is a power failure you will not lose your menu sett...

Page 135: ...ion you want c Press OK when that option appears on the LCD The LCD will then show the next menu level d Press a or b to scroll to your next menu selection e Press OK When you finish setting an option the LCD shows Accepted Access the menu Go to the next menu level Accept an option Go back to the previous menu level Delete an incorrect letter when you need to enter text into the machine Scroll thr...

Page 136: ...Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page 1 General Setup 1 Mode Timer 0 Sec 30 Secs 1 Min 2 Mins 5 Mins Off Sets the time to return to Fax mode 19 2 Paper Type Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Brother Photo Other Photo Transparency Sets the type of paper in the paper tray 20 3 Paper Size Letter Legal A4 A5 4 6 Sets the size of the paper in the paper tray 20 The factory settings are show...

Page 137: ... the Volume Amplify On setting on a permanent or temporary basis 21 5 Auto Daylight On Off Changes for Daylight Savings Time automatically 22 6 On Off Setting Fax Receive On Fax Receive Off Customizes the On Off key to receive faxes even in off mode 18 7 LCD Contrast Light Dark Adjusts the contrast of the LCD 23 8 Echo Control FAX 2580C only level1 level2 level3 level4 Adjusts the echo level if yo...

Page 138: ...ing time in Fax Tel mode 38 3 Easy Receive On Semi Off Receives fax messages without pressing Black Start or Color Start 39 4 Remote Codes On l51 51 Off Allows you to answer all calls at an extension or external phone and use codes to turn the machine on or off You can personalize these codes 50 5 Auto Reduction On Off Cuts the size of incoming faxes 39 6 Polling RX Sets up your machine to poll an...

Page 139: ...set this to on 33 0 Scan Size Letter A4 Adjusts the scan area of the scanner glass to the size of the document 29 3 Set Quick Dial 1 One Touch Dial Stores One Touch numbers so you can dial by pressing one key and Start 53 2 Speed Dial Stores Speed Dial numbers so you can dial by pressing only a few keys and Start 54 3 Setup Groups Sets up a Group number for Broadcasting 55 4 Report Setting 1 Trans...

Page 140: ...ec 180 Sec Choose the maximum length of incoming messages 59 3 ICM Rec Monitr On Off Allows you to turn the speaker volume for voice messages as they come in On or Off 60 0 Miscellaneous 1 TX Lock FAX 2480C only Stops unauthorized users from changing the machine s current settings 24 1 Mem Security FAX 2580C only Prohibits most functions except receiving faxes into memory 25 2 Compatibility Normal...

Page 141: ...n onnnn Adjusts the contrast for copies 79 4 Color Adjust 1 Red R nnnno R nnnon R nnonn R nonnn R onnnn Adjusts the amount of Red in copies 79 2 Green R nnnno R nnnon R nnonn R nonnn R onnnn Adjusts the amount of Green in copies 3 Blue R nnnno R nnnon R nnonn R nonnn R onnnn Adjusts the amount of Blue in copies Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page The factory settings are sh...

Page 142: ...ternal TAD FAX 2480C only Manual Choose the receive mode that best suits your needs 35 2 Date Time Puts the date and time on the LCD and in headings of faxes you send See Quick Setup Guide 3 Station ID Fax Name Set your name and fax number to appear on each page you fax 4 Tone Pulse Canada only Tone Pulse Choose the dialing mode See Quick Setup Guide 5 Dial Tone Detection No Detection You can shor...

Page 143: ...corrections If you entered an incorrect letter and want to change it press d to move the cursor under the incorrect character Then press Clear Back Re enter the correct character You can also back up and insert letters Repeating letters If you need to enter a letter that is on the same key as the letter before press c to move the cursor to the right before you press the key again Special character...

Page 144: ...lb 80 g m2 A4 or Letter size Paper Tray 100 Sheets 20 lb 80 g m2 Printer Type Ink Jet Print Method Black Color Piezo with 94 1 nozzles Piezo with 94 3 nozzles LCD liquid crystal display 16 characters 1 line Power Source AC 120 V 50 60 Hz Power Consumption FAX 2480C Off Mode Standby Operating FAX 2580C Off Mode Standby Operating Average 4 W Average 6 W Average 29 W Average 5 W Average 7 W Average 3...

Page 145: ...ess 1 Temperature Operating Best Print Quality 50 F to 95 F 10 to 35 C 68 F to 91 F 20 to 33 C Humidity Operating Best Print Quality 20 to 80 without condensation 20 to 80 without condensation 7 1 in 180 mm 13 8 in 351 mm 17 4 in 443 mm 14 6 in 370 mm 18 4 in 15 7 in 468 mm 398 mm 7 1 in 180 mm 13 8 in 351 mm 17 4 in 443 mm 15 7 in 398 mm 18 7 in 476 mm 14 6 in 370 mm ...

Page 146: ...paper inkjet paper coated paper glossy paper 2 transparencies 1 2 and envelopes Paper size Letter Legal Executive A4 A5 A6 JIS B5 envelopes commercial No 10 DL C5 Monarch JE4 Photo 4 6 Index card and Post card 3 Width 3 5 in 89 mm 8 5 in 216 mm Height 5 0 in 127 mm 14 0 in 356 mm For more details see Paper weight thickness and capacity on page 12 Maximum paper tray capacity Approx 100 sheets of 20...

Page 147: ... 8 2 in 208 mm Printing Width 8 03 in 204 mm Gray Scale 256 levels Polling Types Standard Sequential Black only Contrast Control Automatic Light Dark manual setting Resolution Horizontal 203 dot in 8 dot mm Vertical Standard 98 line in 3 85 line mm Black 196 line in 7 7 line mm Color Fine 196 line in 7 7 line mm Black Color Photo 196 line in 7 7 line mm Black Superfine 392 line in 15 4 line mm Bla...

Page 148: ...ials are subject to change without prior notice 3 Black White only Message Center FAX 2580C only D Broadcasting 3 140 stations FAX 2480C 154 stations FAX 2580C Automatic Redial 1 time after 5 minutes Auto Answer 0 1 2 3 or 4 rings Communication Source Public switched telephone network Memory Transmission Up to 300 1 250 2 pages Out of Paper Reception Up to 300 1 250 2 pages Message Center Yes ICM ...

Page 149: ...y Hopping Spread Spectrum Multi Handset Capability Up to 4 handsets Dimensions Weight including battery 5 43 oz 154 g LCD liquid crystal display 16 Digit 3 Line 1 Line for Pict Backlit Orange Charge Indicator Yes LED Full Charge Time 12 hours While in Use TALK 4 hours 1 6 hours 2 While Not in Use Standby 200 hours Type BCL BT10 Rating Ni MH 3 6 V 730 mAh 6 06 in 154 mm 1 24 in 31 6 mm 1 95 in 49 6...

Page 150: ...y cradle D AC adapter D Dimensions Weight 2 53 oz 71 6 g Power Consumption during charge Charging Average 2 W Type BCL ADA Input AC 100 to 240 V 50 60 Hz Output DC 11 0 V 2 64 in 67 mm 3 35 in 85 mm 2 72 in 69 mm ...

Page 151: ... 6 mm Scanner Glass Width Max 8 5 in 215 9 mm Scanner Glass Height Max 11 7 in 297 mm Copy Width Max 8 26 in 210 mm Copy Speed Black Up to 18 pages minute Letter paper 1 Color Up to 16 pages minute Letter paper 1 Multiple Copies Stacks up to 99 pages Sorts up to 99 pages Black only Enlarge Reduce 25 to 400 in increments of 1 Resolution Black White Scans up to 600 1200 dpi Prints up to 1200 1200 dp...

Page 152: ...ot supported for Macintosh 1 Output image quality varies based on many factors including but not limited to input image resolution and quality and print media 2 Based on Brother standard pattern Letter size in draft mode 3 When you set the Borderless feature to On 4 See Paper type and size for each operation on page 11 5 When printing on letter size paper Printer Driver Windows 98 98SE Me 2000 Pro...

Page 153: ... is compatible with USB 2 0 Hi Speed however the maximum data transfer rate will be 12 Mbits s The machine can also be connected to a computer that has a USB 1 1 interface 2 Third party USB ports are not supported for Macintosh USB A USB 2 0 interface cable that is no longer than 6 feet 2 0 m 1 2 ...

Page 154: ...coverage Yellow Cyan and Magenta Approximately 400 pages at 5 coverage The above figures are based upon the following assumptions Continuous printing at a resolution of 600 600 dpi in normal mode after installing new ink cartridge The printing frequency The number of pages printed Periodic automatic print head assembly cleaning Your machine will clean the print head assembly periodically This proc...

Page 155: ...dcasting The ability to send the same fax message to more than one location Caller ID A service purchased from the telephone company that lets you see the number or name of the party calling you CNG tones The special tones beeps sent by fax machines during automatic transmission to tell the receiving machine that a fax machine is calling Coding method Method of coding the information contained in ...

Page 156: ...ng and receiving fax machines while communicating information Fax Tel You can receive faxes and telephone calls Do not use this mode if you are using a telephone answering device TAD Fine resolution Resolution is 203 196 dpi It is used for small print and graphs Gray scale The shades of gray available for copying scanning and faxing photographs Group number A combination of One Touch and Speed Dia...

Page 157: ...line Quick Dial List A listing of names and numbers stored in One Touch and Speed Dial memory in numerical order Real Time Transmission When memory is full you can send faxes in real time Remaining jobs You can check which jobs are waiting in memory and cancel jobs individually Remote Access Code Your own four digit code l that allows you to call and access your machine from a remote location Remo...

Page 158: ...1 Temporary settings You can choose certain options for each fax transmission and copy without changing the default settings Tone A form of dialing on the telephone line used for Touch Tone telephones Transmission The process of sending faxes over the phone lines from your machine to the receiving fax machine Transmission Verification Report A printed report for each fax sent that shows its date t...

Page 159: ...7 Connecting external TAD 46 external telephone 49 two line external TAD or telephone 48 Consumable items 138 Control panel overview 4 Copy color adjustment 79 Enlarge Reduce 76 enter Copy mode 74 keys 75 multiple 74 paper 80 single 74 sort 78 temporary settings 75 using ADF 74 using scanner glass 8 Copy Options key 75 page layout N in 1 77 paper size 80 paper type 80 poster 77 Cordless handset FA...

Page 160: ...mory 40 Receive Mode choosing 35 reducing to fit on paper 39 retrieving from a remote site 67 Ring Delay setting 38 sending 28 70 at end of conversation 34 Broadcasting 29 canceling from memory 33 color fax 29 contrast 31 delayed batch transmission 33 delayed fax 33 enter Fax mode 28 from memory Dual Access 32 from scanner glass 28 overseas 33 phone line interference 104 Real Time Transmission 32 ...

Page 161: ...g the machine 115 Paging 62 Paper 9 130 capacity 12 document size 7 28 loading 13 size 11 20 type 11 20 Phone line connections 46 difficulties 94 interference 104 multi line PBX 49 roll over lines 47 two line phone system 47 Polling 70 Power failure 118 Print area 17 checking alignment 110 difficulties 93 94 drivers 136 fax from memory 40 improving quality 109 paper jams 102 reports 69 resolution ...

Page 162: ...ing up 54 using 51 T TAD telephone answering device external 35 46 48 connecting 46 receive mode 35 recording OGM 47 with two line jack 48 Temporary copy settings 75 Text entering 127 special characters 127 Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report 101 Transparencies 9 10 11 12 130 Troubleshooting 93 checking ink volume 111 document jam 101 error messages on LCD 97 if you are having difficulty...

Page 163: ...ifications NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five ...

Page 164: ...ld Wide Web http www brother com These machines are made for use in the USA and Canada only We cannot recommend using them overseas because it may violate the Telecommunications Regulations of that country and the power requirements of your machine may not be compatible with the power available in foreign countries Using USA or Canada models overseas is at your own risk and may void your warranty ...

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