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Brother MFC-3420C User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER ’S GUIDE MFC-3420C MFC-3820CN...

  • Page 2: Compilation And Publication Notice

    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.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    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 electrodes inside the machine. Before you clean the machine or clear a paper jam, make sure you have unplugged the telephone line cord first and the power cord from the AC power...
  • Page 5 To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your hands on the edge of the machine under the scanner cover. To prevent injuries, be careful not to touch the area shaded in the illustration. To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the area shown in the illustration.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: Choosing A Location

    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°...

  • Page 8: Quick Reference Guide

    Quick Reference Guide Sending faxes Automatic Transmission If it is not illuminated in green, press Load your document. (See Load documents on page 2-1.) Enter the fax number using Speed-Dial, Search or the dial pad. Mono Start Press Colour Start Receiving faxes Select Receive Mode Menu/Set...
  • Page 9 Dialling operations Speed-Dialling If it is not illuminated in green, press Load your document. (See Load documents on page 2-1.) Search/Speed Dial Press press #, and then press the two-digit Speed-Dial number. Mono Start Press Colour Start Using Search If it is not illuminated in green, press Search/Speed Dial Press...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 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 machines ... 1-7 Fax tones and handshake ...
  • Page 11 On-screen programming ... 3-1 User-friendly programming ... 3-1 Menu table ... 3-1 Memory storage... 3-1 Navigation keys ... 3-2 Getting started ... 4-1 Initial Setup ... 4-1 Setting the Date and Time ... 4-1 Setting the Station ID... 4-2 Entering text ... 4-3 Inserting spaces ...
  • Page 12 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 ...
  • Page 13 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 First Time ...
  • Page 14 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) ... 10-4 Enlarge/Reduce...
  • Page 15 Important information ...12-1 For your safety... 12-1 IT power system (For Norway only)... 12-1 LAN connection ...12-1 International E Statement ... 12-1 Important safety instructions...12-2 Trademarks...12-4 Troubleshooting and routine maintenance ... 13-1 Troubleshooting ... 13-1 Error messages ...13-1 Document jams... 13-4 Document is jammed in the top of Document is jammed inside the ADF unit.
  • Page 16 Computer requirements ...S-7 Consumable items...S-8 Network (LAN) (MFC-3820CN only) ...S-8 Index ... I-1 Remote Retrieval Access card ... R-1...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Introduction 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.

  • Page 18: Control Panel Overview

    Control panel overview MFC-3420C MFC-3820CN 1 - 2 INTRODUCTION...
  • Page 19 Copy keys (Temporary settings): Options You can quickly and easily select temporary settings for copying. Quality Use this key to temporarily change the quality for Copying. Enlarge/Reduce Lets you enlarge or reduce copies depending on the ratio you select. Fax and telephone keys: Fax Resolution Sets the resolution when you send a fax.
  • Page 20 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Displays messages on the screen to help you set up and use your machine. Print keys Job Cancel (MFC-3420C only) Clears data from the printer memory. Lets you clean the print heads, replace an ink cartridge and check the available ink volume.

  • Page 21: Turning The Machine To Power Save Condition

    Turning the machine to Power Save condition When the machine is idle, you can turn it to Power Save condition by Power Save pressing the will receive telephone calls, and also receive faxes in Fax Only , Fax/Tel or External TAD mode. The delayed faxes that have been set up will be sent.
  • Page 22 P. Save Setting Receive Mode Fax Receive:On Fax Only (default) Fax/Tel External TAD Manual — Fax Receive:Off 1 - 6 INTRODUCTION Available Operations Fax Receive, Fax Detect, Delayed Fax, Remote Fax Option, Remote Retrieval: ■ You cannot receive fax with Mono Start or Colour Start.

  • Page 23: About Fax Machines

    About fax machines Fax tones and handshake When someone is sending a fax, the machine sends fax calling tones (CNG tones). These are quiet, intermittent beeps every 4-seconds. You’ll hear them after you dial and press Colour Start and they will continue for about 60 seconds after dialling During that time, the sending machine must begin the “handshake”, or connection, with the receiving machine.

  • Page 24: Ecm (Error Correction Mode)

    ECM (Error Correction Mode) The Error Correction Mode (ECM) is a way for the machine to check a fax transmission while it is in progress. If the machine detects errors during fax transmission, it resends the pages of the fax that had an error.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Machine

    Connecting the machine Connecting an external telephone You can connect a separate telephone (or telephone answering device) as shown in the diagram below. (Example for the U.K.) When this phone (or TAD) is in use, the LCD shows Telephone . Extension Telephone External...

  • Page 26: Connecting An External Telephone Answering Device (Tad)

    Connecting an external telephone answering device (TAD) Sequence You may choose to connect an answering device. However, when you have an external TAD on the same telephone line as the machine, the TAD answers all calls and the machine “listens” for fax calling (CNG) tones.
  • Page 27 If you do not receive all your faxes, reduce the Ring Delay setting on your external TAD. Unless you are using Distinctive Ring, do not connect a TAD elsewhere on the same phone line. (Example for the U.K.) When the TAD is in use, the LCD shows Telephone . INTRODUCTION 1 - 11...

  • Page 28: Connections

    Connections The external TAD must be connected as shown above. Set your external TAD to one or two rings. (The machine’s Ring Delay setting does not apply.) Record the outgoing message on your external TAD. Set the TAD to answer calls. Set the Receive Mode to External TAD .

  • Page 29: Using Extension Telephones (For U.k. Only)

    Using extension telephones (For U.K. only) It may be that your premises are already wired with parallel extension telephones, or you intend to add extension telephones to your line, in addition to your machine. While the simplest arrangement is straightforward parallel connection, there are some reasons as to why this arrangement will cause unsatisfactory service, the most obvious of which is inadvertent interruption of a facsimile transmission by someone picking up an extension telephone in order...
  • Page 30 EXTENSION EXTENSION MASTER SOCKET SOCKET SOCKET INCOMING LINE INADVISABLE CONNECTION OF EXTENSION SOCKETS Fig. 1. DISCONNECT EXTENSION EXTENSION MASTER SOCKET SOCKET SOCKET INCOMING LINE FAX MACHINE MUST BE PLUGGED INTO MASTER SOCKET RECOMMENDED CONNECTION OF EXTENSION SOCKETS Fig. 2. These phones are now connected as external devices as per page 1-9, because they are connected to the fax machine via the T-connector.

  • Page 31: Multi-Line Connections (Pbx)

    Multi-line connections (PBX) Most offices use a central telephone system. While it is often relatively simple to connect the machine to a key system or a PBX (Private Branch Exchange), we suggest that you contact the company that installed your telephone system and ask them to connect the machine for you.

  • Page 32: Loading Documents And Paper

    Loading documents and paper Load documents You can send a fax, copy and scan from the ADF (automatic document feeder) or from the scanner glass. Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) The ADF can hold up to 20 pages and feeds each sheet individually. Use standard (80 g/m putting them in the ADF.
  • Page 33 Unfold the ADF Document Support. Fan the pages well and stagger them at an angle. Make sure you put the documents face up, top edge first in the ADF until you feel them touch the feed roller. Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your documents. DO NOT pull on the document while it is feeding.

  • Page 34: Using The Scanner Glass

    Using the scanner glass You can use the scanner glass to fax pages of a book or one page at a time. Documents must be A4 size (21.6 to 29.7 cm). To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be empty. Lift the document cover.

  • Page 35: About Paper

    About paper The print quality of your document can be affected by the kind of paper you use in the machine. To get the best print quality for the settings you’ve chosen, always set the Paper Type to match the type of paper you load. You can use plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy paper, transparencies and envelopes.

  • Page 36: Paper Capacity Of The Paper Tray

    Paper capacity of the paper tray Paper Type Plain Paper (Cut Sheet) Inkjet Paper Glossy Paper Transparencies Envelopes Photo Card Index Card * You can copy only on A4, A5 and Photo Card (102 mm X 152 mm) paper. * You can receive faxes only on A4 paper. Paper specifications for the paper tray Cut Sheet Paper Plain Paper: 64 to 120 g/m...

  • Page 37: Paper Capacity Of The Output Paper Support

    Paper capacity of the output paper support Output Paper Up to 50 sheets of 80 g/m Support ■ ■ Do not use paper or envelopes: ■ that are damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped 2 mm or longer ■ that are extremely shiny or highly textured ■...

  • Page 38: Printable Area

    Printable area The printable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below show the unprintable areas on cut sheet paper and envelopes. Cut Sheet Paper ■ unprintable area Paper Paper Size Cut Sheet JIS_B5, Exective Letter, Legal...

  • Page 39: How To Load Paper And Envelopes

    Printable area depends on the Printer driver settings. The figures above are approximate and the printable area may vary depending on the type of cut sheet paper you are using. How to load paper and envelopes To load paper or other media Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and mis-feeds.

  • Page 40: To Load Glossy Paper

    Gently insert the paper. Make sure the print side is towards you and the paper is below the maximum paper mark. Maximum Paper Mark To load glossy paper Fan the stack of glossy paper well. Put a sheet of plain paper in the paper tray first, and then put the stack of glossy paper on top of it.

  • Page 41: To Load Envelopes

    To load envelopes Before loading, press the corners and sides of the envelopes to make them as flat as possible. If the envelopes are ‘double-feeding’, put one envelope in the paper tray at a time. Press and slide the paper guide to fit the width of the envelopes. Insert them into the paper tray with the address side toward you and pointed in the direction below.

  • Page 42: On-Screen Programming

    On-screen programming User-friendly programming Your machine is designed to be easy to use with LCD on-screen programming using the navigation keys. User-friendly programming helps you take full advantage of all the menu selections your machine has to offer. Since your programming is done on the LCD, we have created step-by-step on-screen instructions to help you program your machine.

  • Page 43: Navigation Keys

    Navigation keys You can access the menu mode by pressing When you enter the menu, the LCD scrolls. Press for General Setup menu —OR— Press for Fax menu —OR— Press for Copy menu Press for Initial Setup You can scroll more quickly through each menu level by pressing the arrow for the direction you want: Then set an option by pressing on the LCD.
  • Page 44 Press the Menu numbers. (ex. Press 1, 2 for Paper Type) — Select & Set Main Menu Submenu 1.General 1.Mode Timer Setup 2.Paper Type 3.Volume 4.Clock Change 5.P.Save Setting The factory settings are shown in Bold. 3 - 3 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING —...
  • Page 45 Press the Menu numbers. (ex. Press 1, 2 for Paper Type) — Select & Set Main Menu Submenu 2.Fax 1.Setup Receive (In Fax mode only) The factory settings are shown in Bold. — Select & Set Menu Options Selections 1.Ring Delay 01-04 (02) (UK only) 00-05 (02)
  • Page 46 Press the Menu numbers. (ex. Press 1, 2 for Paper Type) — Select & Set Main Menu Submenu 2.Fax 2.Setup Send (Continued) (In Fax mode only) 3.Set Quick-Dial The factory settings are shown in Bold. 3 - 5 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING —...
  • Page 47 Press the Menu numbers. (ex. Press 1, 2 for Paper Type) — Select & Set Main Menu Submenu 2.Fax 4.Report Setting (Continued) 5.Remote Fax 6.Remaining Jobs Miscellaneous The factory settings are shown in Bold. — Select & Set Menu Options Selections 1.XMIT Report On+Image...
  • Page 48 Press the Menu numbers. (ex. Press 1, 2 for Paper Type) — Select & Set Main Menu Submenu 3.Copy 1.Quality 2.Brightness 3.Contrast 4.Color Adjust The factory settings are shown in Bold. 3 - 7 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING — Select & Set Menu Options Selections...
  • Page 49 Press the Menu numbers. (ex. Press 1, 2 for Paper Type) — Select & Set Main Menu Submenu 4.PhotoCapture 1.Print Quality (MFC-3820CN only) 2.Paper & Size 3.Brightness 4.Contrast 5.Color Enhance The factory settings are shown in Bold. — Select & Set Menu Options Selections...
  • Page 50 Main Menu Submenu 4.PhotoCapture 6.Cropping (MFC-3820CN only) (Continued) 7.Scan to Card 4.Test Print (MFC-3420C only) 6.Test Print (MFC-3820CN only) The factory settings are shown in Bold. See the complete Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. 3 - 9 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING —...
  • Page 51 Press the Menu numbers. (ex. Press 1, 2 for Paper Type) — Select & Set Main Menu Submenu 5.LAN 1.Setup TCP/IP (MFC-3820CN only) The factory settings are shown in Bold. — Select & Set Menu Options Selections 1.BOOT Method Auto Static RARP BOOTP...
  • Page 52 (ex. Press 1, 2 for Paper Type) — Select & Set Main Menu Submenu 5.LAN 2.Setup Misc. (MFC-3820CN only) (Continued) 5.Print 1.Help List Reports 2.Quick-Dial (MFC-3420C only) 3.Fax 7.Print Journal Reports 4.XMIT (MFC-3820CN Verify only) 5.User Settings 6.Network Config (MFC-3820CN only) 0.Initial...
  • Page 53 Press the Menu numbers. (ex. Press 1, 2 for Paper Type) — Select & Set Main Menu Submenu 0.Initial 5.PBX Setup (Continued) 6.Local Language (For Czech and Hungarian) 6.Local Language (For Norwegian, Swedish, Danish and Finnish) The factory settings are shown in Bold. —...

  • Page 54: Getting Started

    Getting started Initial Setup Setting the Date and Time Your machine displays the date and time and if you set up the Station ID it prints on every fax you send. If there is a power failure, you may have to reset the date and time. All other settings will not be affected. Menu/Set Press Enter the last two digits of the year.

  • Page 55: Setting The Station Id

    Setting the Station ID You should store your name or company name and fax number on all fax pages that you send. It is important that you enter the fax number in the internationally standardised format, i.e. in accordance with the following strict sequence: ■...

  • Page 56: Entering Text

    Entering text When you are setting certain menu selections, such as the Station ID, you may need to type text into the machine. Most number keys have three or four letters printed above them. The keys for do not have printed letters because they are used for special characters.

  • Page 57: Special Characters And Symbols

    Special characters and symbols Press , and then press the special character or symbol you want. Then press select it. Press Press Press Setting Tone or Pulse dialling mode (Except for the Nordic Countries) Menu/Set Press Press (or Tone ). Menu/Set Press Stop/Exit...

  • Page 58: Pabx And Transfer

    PABX and TRANSFER The machine is initially set to be connected with PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) lines. However, many offices use a central telephone system or Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX). Your fax can be connected to most types of PABX. The recall facility on the machine supports timed break recall only (TBR), PABX normally can work with this for gaining access to an outside line, or for transferring a call to another extension: The feature works...

  • Page 59: General Setup

    General Setup Setting the Mode Timer The machine has three temporary mode keys on the control panel: Fax, Copy and Scan. You can change the number of seconds or minutes the machine takes after the last Copy or Scan operation before it returns to Fax mode.

  • Page 60: Setting The Paper Type

    Setting the Paper Type To get the best print quality, set the machine for the type of paper you are using. Menu/Set Press Press Inkjet , Glossy or Transprncy . Menu/Set Press If you selected Glossy , press Glossy:4-Color or Glossy:3-Color . Menu/Set Press The print quality of black ink varies depending on the kind of...

  • Page 61: Setting The Ring Volume

    Setting the Ring Volume You can adjust the ring volume when your machine is idle (not being used). You can turn the ring Off or you can select the ring volume level. Menu/Set Press Press ( Low , Med , High or Off ). Menu/Set Press Stop/Exit...

  • Page 62: Setting The Speaker Volume

    Setting the Speaker Volume You can adjust the machine’s one-way speaker volume. Menu/Set Press Press ( Low , Med , High or Off ). Menu/Set Press Stop/Exit Press Setting the Clock Change You can easily let the machine’s clock gain or lose one hour by using this feature.

  • Page 63: Power Save Setting

    Power Save Setting You can customise the machine’s Power Save key. The default mode is On. Your machine can receive faxes or calls even if the machine is Power Save mode. If you want to have your machine not to receive faxes or calls, turn this setting to Fax Receive:Off . (See Turning the machine to Power Save condition on page 1-5.) Menu/Set Press...

  • Page 64: Setup Receive

    Setup Receive Basic receiving operations Choosing the Receive Mode There are four different Receive Modes for your machine. You can choose the mode that best suits your needs. How it works The machine Fax Only automatically answers (automatic receive) every call as a fax. The machine controls the Fax/Tel* line and automatically...

  • Page 65: To Select Or Change Your Receive Mode

    To select or change your Receive Mode If it is not illuminated in green, press Menu/Set Press Press Fax Only , Fax/Tel , External TAD or Manual . Menu/Set Press Stop/Exit Press If you are changing the Receive Mode while in another operation, the LCD will return to that operation.

  • Page 66: Setting The Ring Delay

    Setting the Ring Delay The Ring Delay sets the number of times the machine rings before it answers in Fax Only or Fax/Tel mode. If you have extension phones on the same line as the machine or subscribe to the telephone company’s Distinctive Ring service, keep the Ring Delay setting of 4.

  • Page 67: Setting The F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel Mode Only)

    Setting the F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only) If you set the Receive Mode to Fax/Tel, you’ll 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 prints the fax.) This pseudo/double-ring happens after the initial ringing from the phone company.

  • Page 68: Fax Detect

    Fax Detect When you use this feature, you don’t have to press Colour Start , or the Fax Receive Code fax call. Selecting On allows the machine to receive fax calls automatically, even if you lift the handset of an extension or external phone.

  • Page 69: Printing A Reduced Incoming Fax (Auto Reduction)

    Printing a reduced incoming fax (Auto Reduction) If you choose On , the machine reduces an incoming fax automatically, so that it fits on to one page of A4 size paper. If it is not illuminated in green, press Menu/Set Press Off ).

  • Page 70: Advanced Receiving Operations

    Advanced receiving operations Operation from extension telephones If you answer a fax call on an extension telephone, or an external telephone, you can make your machine take the call by using the Fax Receive Code. When you press the Fax Receive Code machine starts to receive a fax.

  • Page 71: Using A Cordless External Handset

    Using a cordless external handset If your cordless telephone is connected onto the line socket unit and you typically carry the cordless handset elsewhere, it is easier to answer calls during the Ring Delay. If you let the machine answer first, you will have to go to the machine so you can press transfer the call to the cordless handset.

  • Page 72: Reception Into Memory (Not Available For Colour Fax Reception)

    Reception into memory (Not available for colour fax reception) As soon as the paper tray becomes empty during fax reception, the screen will display Check Paper ; please put some paper in the paper tray. (See How to load paper and envelopes on page 2-8.) If the Memory Receive is On at this time...

  • Page 73: Polling

    Secure Polling is a way to keep your documents and others from falling into the wrong hands while the machine is set up for polling. You can use Secure Polling only with another Brother fax machine. Anyone who polls to receive a fax must enter the polling secure code.

  • Page 74: Setup For Polling Receive With Secure Code

    Setup for Polling Receive with Secure Code You need to make sure you are using the same secure code as the other party. If it is not illuminated in green, press Menu/Set Press Press Secure . Menu/Set Press Enter a four-digit secure code. This is the same as the security code of the fax machine you are polling.

  • Page 75: Sequential Polling

    Sequential Polling The machine can request documents from several fax units in a single operation. You just specify several destinations in Step 5. Afterward, a Sequential Polling Report will be printed. If it is not illuminated in green, press Menu/Set Press Press Standard , Secure or Timer .

  • Page 76: Telephone Services

    Telephone services BT Callsign (For U.K. Only) This machine feature lets you use the BT Callsign subscriber service which allows you to have at least two separate telephone numbers on one phone line. Each phone number has its own distinctive ringing pattern, so you know which phone number is ringing.

  • Page 77: Setup Send

    Setup Send How to fax You can send faxes from the ADF (automatic document feeder) or from the scanner glass. Enter Fax mode Before sending faxes, make sure ) is illuminated in green. If not, press ) to enter Fax mode. The default setting is Fax.

  • Page 78: Speed-Dialling

    Speed-Dialling Search/Speed Dial Press number. (See Storing Speed-Dial numbers on page 7-1.) If the LCD shows Not Registered when you enter the Speed-Dial number, a number has not been stored for it. Search You can search for names you have stored in the Speed-Dial Search/Speed Dial memories.

  • Page 79: Faxing From The Scanner Glass

    Faxing from the scanner glass You can use the scanner glass to fax pages of a book or one page at a time. The documents can be up to A4 size. To cancel, press Stop/Exit If it is not illuminated in green, press Load your document on the scanner glass.

  • Page 80: Out Of Memory Message

    Out of Memory message If you get an Out of Memory message while scanning the first page Stop/Exit of a fax, press Memory message while scanning a subsequent page, you will have Mono Start the option to press Stop/Exit or to press If the memory is full and you are faxing a single page, it will be sent in real time.

  • Page 81: Manual Transmission

    Manual transmission Manual transmission lets you hear the dialling, ringing and fax-receiving tones while sending a fax. If it is not illuminated in green, press Load your document. (See Load documents on page 2-1.) Pick up the handset of the external phone and listen for a dial tone.

  • Page 82: Basic Sending Operations

    Basic sending operations Sending faxes using multiple settings When you send a fax you can choose any combination of these settings: contrast, resolution, overseas mode, delayed fax timer, polling transmission or real time transmission. If it is not illuminated in green, press Menu/Set pressing ask if you want to enter more settings:...

  • Page 83: Fax Resolution

    Fax Resolution Fax Resolution You can use the temporarily (for this fax only). In fax mode, press to select the setting you want, and then press Menu/Set —OR— You can change the default setting: If it is not illuminated in green, press Load your document.

  • Page 84: Manual And Automatic Fax Redial

    Manual and automatic fax Redial If you are sending a fax manually and the line is busy, press Redial/Pause , and then press again. If you want to make a second call to the last number dialled, you can save time by pressing Colour Start Redial/Pause only works if you dialled from the control panel.

  • Page 85: Dual Access (Not Available For Colour Faxes)

    Dual Access (Not available for colour faxes) You can dial a number, and begin scanning the fax into memory— even when the machine is sending from memory or receiving faxes. The LCD shows the new job number and available memory. Your machine normally uses Dual Access.

  • Page 86: Checking Job Status

    To change the default setting, press (or Off ). Menu/Set Press Go to Step 6. —OR— For the next fax transmission only, press Next Fax Only . Menu/Set Press Press (or Next Fax:Off ). Menu/Set Press Press if you want to choose more settings and the LCD will return to the Setup Send menu.

  • Page 87: Cancelling A Job While Scanning, Dialling And Sending The Document

    Cancelling a job while scanning, dialling and sending the document You can cancel a job while you are scanning it into memory by Stop/Exit pressing You can also cancel a job while the machine is dialling or sending the document by pressing Cancelling a scheduled job You can cancel a fax job that is stored and waiting in memory.

  • Page 88: Advanced Sending Operations

    If you did not use up any of the numbers for Groups, access codes or credit card numbers, you can ‘broadcast’ faxes to as many as 90 (MFC-3420C only) or 150 (MFC-3820CN only) different numbers. However, the available memory will vary depending on the types of jobs in the memory and the number of locations used for broadcasting.

  • Page 89: Overseas Mode

    When the LCD displays the fax number or name of the other Menu/Set party, press You will be asked to press the next number. Enter the next number. (Example: Speed-Dial number) When the LCD displays the fax number or name of the other party, Menu/Set press...

  • Page 90: Delayed Fax (Not Available For Colour Faxes)

    Delayed Fax (Not available for colour faxes) During the day you can store up to 50 faxes in the memory to be sent within 24 hours. These faxes will be sent at the time of day you enter Menu/Set in Step 4. Press faxes to be sent.

  • Page 91: Delayed Batch Transmission (Not Available For Colour Faxes)

    Delayed Batch Transmission (Not available for colour faxes) 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 time.

  • Page 92: Setup For Polled Transmit With Secure Code (Not Available For Colour Faxes)

    Mono Start Press The machine starts scanning the document. You can use Secure Polling only with another Brother fax machine. The document will be stored and can be retrieved from any other fax machine until you delete the fax in memory by using the Cancelling a job function.

  • Page 93: Tx Lock

    TX Lock This feature allows you to prevent unauthorised access to the machine. When switched On, TX Lock prohibits most functions. The following functions listed are available while TX Lock is switched On. ■ Receiving faxes ■ Answering & making telephone calls with an external telephone ■...

  • Page 94: Using Tx Lock

    Using TX Lock You must use a password to switch TX Lock ON and OFF. Setting Up the TX Lock for the First Time Menu/Set Press Enter a 4-digit number as a new password. Menu/Set Press The screen prompts you to re-enter the password.

  • Page 95: Changing The Tx Lock Password

    Changing the TX Lock Password Menu/Set Press Press Set Password . Menu/Set Press The screen prompts you to enter the old password. Enter the current password. Menu/Set Press Enter a 4-digit number as a new password. Menu/Set Press The screen prompts you to re-enter the new password.

  • Page 96: Switching Off Tx Lock

    TX Lock Mode . You must then start from Step 1 to switch OFF TX Lock. If you forget the TX Lock password, please contact your Brother dealer or Brother for assistance. 6 - 20 SETUP SEND...

  • Page 97: Quick-Dial Numbers And Dialling Options

    40 Speed-Dial numbers and the MFC-3820CN can store 100 numbers. Menu/Set Press Use the dial pad to enter a two-digit Speed-Dial location number (01-40 for MFC-3420C, 00-99 for MFC-3820CN). (For example, press Menu/Set Press Enter the phone or fax number (up to 20 digits). Menu/Set Press Use the dial pad to enter the name (up to 15 characters).

  • Page 98: Changing Speed-Dial Numbers

    Changing Speed-Dial numbers If you try to store a Speed-Dial number where a number is already stored, the LCD will show the name stored there (or number) and will ask you to do one of the following: Press to change the stored number.

  • Page 99: Setting Up Groups For Broadcasting

    Then, you can combine them into a Group. Each Group uses up a Speed-Dial number. You can have up to six Groups, or you can assign up to 39 numbers (MFC-3420C) or up to 99 numbers (MFC-3820CN) to one large Group.
  • Page 100 Use the dial pad and the chart on page 4-3 to enter a name for the Group. Menu/Set Press (For example, type NEW CLIENTS). Stop/Exit Press You can print a list of all the Speed-Dial numbers. Group numbers will be marked in the column of “GROUP”. (See Printing reports on page 9-3.) 7 - 4 QUICK-DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALLING OPTIONS Name:...

  • Page 101: Dialling Options

    Dialling options There are three ways to dial. (See How to dial on page 6-1 .) Access codes and credit card numbers Sometimes you may want to choose from several long distance carriers when you make a call. Rates may vary depending on the time and destination.

  • Page 102: Pause

    Pause Redial/Pause Press numbers. If you are dialling overseas, you can press as many times as needed to increase the length of the pause. Fax Redial If you’re sending a fax manually and the line is busy, press Redial/Pause to try again. Any time you want to make a second call to the last number dialled, press If you’re sending a fax automatically and the line is busy, the machine will automatically redial one time five minutes after the transmission.

  • Page 103: Remote Fax Options

    Remote Fax Options (Not available for colour faxes) Fax Forwarding After you have selected Fax Forwarding, Fax Storage is set to On automatically. If you bring the Fax Forwarding feature back to Off , Fax Storage stays on. Programming a Fax Forwarding number When Fax Forwarding is set to On , your machine stores the received fax in the memory.

  • Page 104: Setting Fax Storage

    Setting Fax Storage If you set Fax Storage to ON, you will be able to retrieve fax messages from another location using Fax Forwarding or Remote Retrieval operations. (See Remote commands on page 8-5.) If there is paper in your machine, a back-up copy of each fax will be printed. The LCD will show when you have a fax stored in memory.

  • Page 105: Setting Your Remote Access Code

    Setting your Remote Access Code The remote access code lets you access the Remote Retrieval features when you are away from your machine. Before you use the remote access and retrieval features, you have to set up your own code. The default code is inactive code (--- Menu/Set Press Enter a three-digit code using...

  • Page 106: Remote Retrieval

    Remote Retrieval You can call your machine from any touch tone telephone or fax machine, then use the Remote Access Code and remote commands to retrieve fax messages. Be sure to cut out the Remote Retrieval Access Card on the last page and keep it with you at all times. Using your Remote Access Code Dial your fax number from a telephone or another fax machine using touch tone.

  • Page 107: Remote Commands

    Remote commands Follow the commands below to access features when you are away from the machine. When you call the machine and enter your Remote Access Code (3 digits followed by two short beeps and you must enter a remote command. Remote commands Change the Fax Forwarding settings...

  • Page 108: Retrieving Fax Messages

    Retrieving fax messages Dial your fax number. When your machine answers, immediately enter your Remote Access Code (3 digits followed by beep, you have messages. As soon as you hear two short beeps, use the dial pad to press Wait for the long beep, and then use the dial pad to enter the number of the remote fax machine where you want your fax messages sent to followed by You cannot use...

  • Page 109: Printing Reports

    Printing reports Machine settings and activity You need to set up the Transmission Verification Report and Journal Period in the menu table. Menu/Set Press —OR— Menu/Set Press Customizing the Transmission Verification Report You can use the Transmission Report as proof that you sent a fax. This report lists the time and date of transmission and whether the transmission was successful (OK).

  • Page 110: Setting The Journal Period

    Setting the Journal Period 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 print the report by following the Steps on the next page. The default setting is Every 50 Faxes .

  • Page 111: Printing Reports

    1.Help List 2.Quick-Dial 3.Fax Journal 4.XMIT Verify 5.User Settings 6.Network Config (MFC-3820CN only) To print a report For MFC-3420C, press For MFC-3820CN, press Press Menu/Set Press —OR— Enter the number of the report you want to print. For example, press...

  • Page 112: Making Copies

    Making copies Using the machine as a copier You can use your machine as a copier, making up to 99 copies at a time. Enter Copy mode Copy Before making copies, make sure that ) is illuminated Copy Copy in green. If it is not, press ) to enter mode.

  • Page 113: Making A Single Copy

    Making a single copy (Copy) Press Load your document. (See Load documents on page 2-1.) Mono Start Press To stop copying, press Making multiple copies Copy Press Load your document. (See Load documents on page 2-1.) Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).

  • Page 114: Out Of Memory Message

    Out of Memory message If the memory becomes full while you are making copies, the LCD message will guide you through the next step. If the Out of Memory message appears, press Mono Start cancel or will need to clear some jobs from the memory before you can continue.

  • Page 115: Using The Copy Keys (Temporary Settings)

    Using the Copy keys (Temporary settings) When you want to change the settings only for the next copy, use the Temporary Copy keys. You can use different combinations. These settings are temporary, and the machine returns to its default settings 60 seconds after it finishes copying. If you want to use these temporary settings again, place the next document in the ADF within that time.

  • Page 116: Enlarge/Reduce

    Enlarge/Reduce You can select the following enlargement or reduction ratios. Auto sets the machine to calculate the ratio that fits the size of your paper. Custom allows you to enter a ratio from 25% to 400%. Enlarge/Reduce Press Copy Press Load your document.

  • Page 117: Quality

    Quality You can select the copy quality. The default setting is Normal . Press Quality Normal Fast Best Copy Press Load your document. (See Load documents on page 2-1.) Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).

  • Page 118: Options

    Options Options Use the key to set the following copy settings only for the next copy. Press Menu Selections Copy Options select Paper Type Paper Size Brightness Contrast Stack/Sort Page Layout No. of Copies After you finish choosing settings using the shows Press Start and then returns to Menu selections.

  • Page 119: Paper Type

    Paper Type You can change the paper type only for the next copy. Select the type of media that you are using to get the best print quality. Copy Press Load your document. (See Load documents on page 2-1.) Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).

  • Page 120: Paper Size

    Paper Size You can change the paper size setting only for the next copy. You can copy only on, A4, A5 and Photo Card (10(W)X15(H)cm) paper. Copy Press Load your document. (See Load documents on page 2-1.) Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).

  • Page 121: Brightness

    Brightness You can adjust the copy brightness to make copies darker or lighter. Copy Press Load your document. (See Load documents on page 2-1.) Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99). Options Press Menu/Set Press...

  • Page 122: Contrast

    Contrast You can adjust the copy contrast to help an image look sharper and more vivid. Copy Press Load your document. (See Load documents on page 2-1.) Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99). Options Press Menu/Set...

  • Page 123: Sorting Copies Using The Adf

    Sorting copies using the ADF You can sort multiple copies. Pages will be stacked in the order 123, 123, 123, and so on. Copy Press Load your document. (See Load documents on page 2-1.) Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).

  • Page 124: N In 1 Copy

    N in 1 copy (Page Layout) You can save paper by copying either two or four pages onto one page. If you want to print a poster, use the scanner glass. Copy Press Load your document. (See Load documents on page 2-1.) Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).
  • Page 125 2 in 1 4 in 1 (P) 4 in 1 (L) Poster (3X3) You can make a poster size copy of a photograph. For Poster copies, you cannot make more than one copy. MAKING COPIES 10 - 14...

  • Page 126: Changing The Default Copy Settings

    Changing the default copy settings You can change the default copy settings. These settings will stay until you change them again. Copy Quality Menu/Set Press Press Normal , Best or Fast . Menu/Set Press Stop/Exit Press Brightness Menu/Set Press Press to make a lighter copy.

  • Page 127: Colour Adjustment

    Colour Adjustment Menu/Set Press Press Green or Blue . Menu/Set Press Press to increase the colour saturation. —OR— Press to decrease the colour saturation. Menu/Set Press Return to Step 2 to select the next colour. —OR— Stop/Exit Press to select Red , 4.Color Adjust MAKING COPIES 10 - 16...

  • Page 128: Legal Limitations

    Legal limitations Colour reproductions of certain documents are illegal and may result in either criminal or civil liability. This memorandum is intended to be a guide rather than a complete listing of every possible prohibition. In case of doubt, we suggest that you check with relevant authorities as to any particular questionable documents.

  • Page 129: Walk-Up Photocapture Center (Mfc-3820Cn Only)

    Walk-Up PhotoCapture Center only) Introduction Your Brother machine includes four media drives (slots) for use with popular digital camera media: CompactFlash ® Memory Stick and SD (Secure Digital) Memory card. ® CompactFlash SmartMedia The PhotoCapture Center your digital camera at high resolution to get photo quality printing.

  • Page 130: Basic Flow

    Basic flow Even if your machine is not connected to your computer, you can print photos directly from the digital camera media. This is the basic flow of the direct printing operation. For more detail information, please read this chapter from the next page. Insert the media card firmly into the media drive (slot).

  • Page 131: Getting Started

    Getting started There are separate slots on your machine, for a CompactFlash card, a SmartMedia Use only Smart media cards with a 3.3v voltage rating. Firmly insert the card into the appropriate slot. ® SmartMedia ® MemoryStick SD Card ® CompactFlash PhotoCapture key Lights:...
  • Page 132 Do NOT unplug the power cord or remove the media card from the media drive (slot) while the machine is reading or writing to PhotoCapture the card (the your data or damage the card. The machine can only read one Media card at a time so do not insert more than one card.

  • Page 133: Printing The Index (Thumbnails)

    Printing the Index (Thumbnails) The PhotoCapture Center No.1, No.2, No.3, and so on). It does not recognize any other numbers or file names that your digital camera or PC have used to identify the pictures. You can print a thumbnail page (Index page with 6 or 4 images per line). This will show all the pictures on the media card.

  • Page 134: Printing Images

    Printing images Before you can print an individual image, you have to know the image number. Print the Index first. (See Printing the Index (Thumbnails) on page 11-5.) Make sure you inserted the media card. PhotoCapture Press Press Print Images . Menu/Set Press If your media card is with DPOF information, the LCD shows...

  • Page 135: Number Of Copies

    Paper Type & Paper Size Press ( 10x15cm Glossy , 13x18cm Glossy , A4 Glossy , A4 Plain , 10x15cm Inkjet or A4 Inkjet ). Menu/Set Press If you selected A4, go to Step 6. If you selected another size, go to Step 7. —OR—...

  • Page 136: Dpof Printing

    DPOF printing DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. Major Digital Camera manufacturers (Canon Inc., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. and Sony Corporation.) created this standard to make it easier to print images from a digital camera. If your digital camera supports DPOF printing, you will be able to select on the Digital Camera display the images and number of copies you want to print.

  • Page 137: Changing The Default Settings

    Changing the default settings You can adjust the Print Quality, Paper & Print Size, Brightness, Contrast, Colour Enhance and Cropping settings, that are shown in the chart. These settings will remain set until you change them again. Menu/Set Press , followed by the number of the setting you want to change.

  • Page 138: Brightness

    Brightness Menu/Set Press Press to make a lighter print. —OR— Press to make a darker print. Menu/Set Press Stop/Exit Press Contrast You can choose the contrast setting. More Contrast will make an image look sharper and more vivid. Menu/Set Press Press to increase the contrast.

  • Page 139: Colour Enhancement

    Colour enhancement You can turn on the colour enhancement feature to print more vivid images. Menu/Set Press Press Off ). Menu/Set Press If you select On , you can customize the White Balance, Sharpness or Colour Density. If you selected On , Press Menu/Set Press...

  • Page 140: Cropping

    ■ White Balance This setting adjusts the hue of the white areas of an image. Lighting, Camera settings and other influences will effect the appearance of white. The white areas of a picture may be slightly pink, yellow or some other colour. By using this adjustment you can correct this effect and bring the white areas back to pure white.

  • Page 141: Understanding The Error Messages

    Cropping:On Cropping:Off Understanding the Error Messages Once you are familiar with the types of errors that can occur while ™ you’re using the PhotoCapture Center , you can easily identify and troubleshoot any difficulties. When an error message appears on the LCD, the machine will beep to get your attention.

  • Page 142: Using Photocapture Center

    Using PhotoCapture Center your PC You can access the media card that is in the media drive (slot) of the machine from your PC. See Using PhotoCapture Center ™ PhotoCapture Center Guide on the CD-ROM or Using the PhotoCapture Center ®...

  • Page 143: Important Information

    The purpose of the International E Program is to NERGY promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipment. TAR ® As an E Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined NERGY TAR ® that this product meets the E guidelines for energy NERGY efficiency.

  • Page 144: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions Read all of these instructions. Save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall socket before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use this product near water.
  • Page 145 Do not place anything in front of the machine that will block received faxes. Do not place anything in the path of received faxes. Wait until pages have exited the machine before picking them Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions: ■...

  • Page 146: Trademarks

    Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International Corporation. © Copyright 2003 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.

  • Page 147: Troubleshooting And Routine Maintenance

    Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Troubleshooting Error messages As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur. If this happens, your machine identifies the problem and displays an error message. The most common error messages are shown below. ERROR MESSAGES ERROR CAUSE MESSAGE The machine is set BT Callsign to ON.
  • Page 148 Replace the ink cartridges. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 13-21.) Allow the machine to warm up. Call Brother Customer Service. Reinsert the correct media card. Order a new ink cartridge. Reinsert the correct media card. Verify the number and try again.
  • Page 149 ERROR MESSAGES ERROR CAUSE MESSAGE You can’t store data in the memory. Out of Memory (May occur when the machine’s used as a printer) The paper is jammed in the machine. Paper Jam You inserted a media card that can not be Unsupported used.

  • Page 150: Document Jams

    Document jams If the document is jammed, follow the steps below. Document is jammed in the top of the ADF unit. Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. Lift the ADF cover. Pull the jammed document out to the right. Close the ADF cover.

  • Page 151: Printer Jam Or Paper Jam

    Printer jam or paper jam Remove the jammed paper depending on where it is jammed in the machine. Paper is jammed inside the front of the machine. Pull the jammed paper toward you. Paper is jammed in the paper tray. Remove any paper from the paper tray that is not jammed.

  • Page 152: Paper Is Jammed Inside The Paper Tray

    Pull up the jammed paper to remove it. If you have difficulty removing the jammed paper, press and hold the paper release lever as you pull out the page. Paper Release Lever Paper is jammed inside the paper tray Pull the paper tray out of the machine. 13 - 6 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Paper Tray...

  • Page 153: Paper Is Jammed Inside The Machine

    Pull up the jammed paper to remove it. Paper is jammed inside the machine. Open the scanner cover by lifting the scanner cover. Remove the jammed paper. If the jammed paper is under the print heads, unplug the machine, and then you can move the print heads to take out the paper.

  • Page 154: If You Are Having Difficulty With Your Machine

    Mono Start key to see if the same problem occurs. If the copy is also bad, call your Brother dealer for service. Make sure the Printer Driver or Paper Type setting in the menu matches the type of paper you are using.
  • Page 155 For example: If you are sending or receiving a fax message while a custom feature signal comes through on the line, the signal can temporarily interrupt or disrupt the fax data. 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 data on a single, shared line with custom features.
  • Page 156 Brother or your dealer for service. Make sure the Brother TWAIN driver is selected as the primary source. In PaperPort, click Scan in the File menu and select the Brother TWAIN driver. Check that the paper size setting in the application and in the printer driver are the same.
  • Page 157 DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS ™ PhotoCapture Center Difficulties (MFC-3820CN only) Removable Disk does not a) Have you installed the Windows work properly. b) Take out the media card and put it back in again. c) If you have tried "Eject", you must take out the media card before you d) If an error message appears when you try to eject the media card, it e) If all of the above do not work, please turn off your PC and machine, Network Difficulties (MFC-3820CN only)

  • Page 158: How To Improve Print Quality

    If you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved, call Brother your dealer for service. Print quality check If the print quality is not good, you can print a Print Quality Check Sheet to help you find the settings you may need to change.
  • Page 159 STEP A: Colour block quality check The LCD shows: Check the quality of the four colour blocks on the sheet. (Black/Cyan/Yellow/Magenta). If all lines are clear and visible, press —OR— If you can see missing short lines as shown below, press The LCD will ask you if the print quality is OK for each colour.
  • Page 160 STEP B: Alignment Check The LCD shows: Check the 600 dpi and 1200 dpi test prints to see if number 5 most closely matches number 0. If the number 5 sample of both the 600 dpi and 1200 dpi are the best matches, press —OR—...

  • Page 161: Checking The Ink Volume

    Quality Check Sheet. If the problem still exists, repeat the cleaning and test print procedures at least five times for the new ink cartridge. If ink is still missing, call Brother dealer. Caution Do NOT touch the print head. Touching the print heads may cause permanent damage and may void the print head’s warranty.

  • Page 162: Packing And Shipping The Machine

    Packing and shipping the machine Whenever you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with your machine. If you do not pack the machine properly, you could void your warranty. Caution Do NOT unplug the machine after a print job until you hear the final click.
  • Page 163 Attach the yellow protective bar. Remove the paper tray and output paper support. Wrap the machine in the bag and place it in the original carton with the original packing material. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 17 Protective Yellow Bar...
  • Page 164 Pack the printed materials in the original carton as shown below. Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the carton. Close the carton. 13 - 18 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 165: Routine Maintenance

    Routine maintenance Cleaning the scanner Unplug the machine and lift the document cover. Clean the scanner glass and the white film with isopropyl alcohol on a soft lint-free cloth. White Film Open the document cover. Clean the white film and the glass strip under the film with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth.

  • Page 166: Cleaning The Machine Printer Platen

    Cleaning the machine printer platen Be careful not to touch the paper feed star wheels and flat cable, and encoding film. Be sure to unplug the machine from the AC power outlet before cleaning the printer platen. To clean your machine printer platen, wipe it with a soft lint free cloth that is dry.

  • Page 167: Replacing The Ink Cartridges

    Replacing the ink cartridges Your machine is equipped with an ink dot counter that automatically monitors the ink level in each colour cartridge. When the counter detects an ink cartridge is running out of ink, the machine will notify you with a message on the LCD. The LCD shows you which colour cartridges are low or empty.
  • Page 168 Open the new ink cartridge bag for the colour shown on the LCD, and then take out the ink cartridge. Hold the new ink cartridge as shown in the illustration, and then peel the sealing tape from the side of the ink cartridge. Carefully peel the tape in the direction away from you.
  • Page 169 If the ink cartridge you installed is not a brand new one, please be sure to press —OR— For each new cartridge, press reset the ink dot counter for that colour. (The ink dot counter enables the machine to notify you when a colour is running low.) The machine will enter a cleaning cycle for approximately 3 minutes for each replaced cartridge.
  • Page 170 If damage is caused to the print head or other parts of this machine as a result of the use of ink or ink cartridges other than genuine Brother products due to the incompatibility or lack of suitability of those products with this machine, any repairs required as a result will not be covered by the warranty.

  • Page 171: Glossary

    Glossary ADF (automatic document feeder) The document can be placed in the ADF and scanned one page at a time automatically. Auto Reduction Reduces the size of incoming faxes. Automatic fax transmission Sending a fax without picking up the handset of an external phone. Automatic Redial A feature that enables your machine to redial the last fax number after five minutes if the fax did not go through because the line was busy.
  • Page 172 External phone A TAD (telephone answering device) or telephone that is plugged into the socket. F/T Ring Time The length of time that the Brother machine rings (when the Receive Mode setting is Fax/Tel) to notify you to pick up a voice call that it answered.
  • Page 173 MFL-Pro Suite (MFC-3820CN only) Turns your machine into a printer and a scanner and enables PC faxing using the machine. MFL-Pro Suite (MFC-3420C only) Turns your machine into a printer and a scanner and enables PC fax (sending) using the machine.
  • Page 174 Pause Allows you to place a 3.5 second delay in the dialling sequence stored on Speed-Dial numbers. Press as many times as needed for longer pauses. PhotoCapture Center digital photos from your digital camera at high resolution for photo quality printing. Photo resolution A resolution setting that uses varying shades of gray for the best representation of photographs.
  • Page 175 Scan to Card (MFC-3820CN only) You can scan a black and white or colour document into a Media Card. Black and white images will be in TIFF file format and colour images may be in PDF or JPEG file format. Search An electronic, alphabetical listing of stored Speed-Dial and Group numbers.

  • Page 176: S - 1 Specifications

    Printer Type Print Method LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Power Source Power Consumption Dimensions S - 1 SPECIFICATIONS 8 MB (MFC-3420C) 16 MB (MFC-3820CN) Up to 20 pages Temperature: 20 - 30 °C °C Humidity: 50% - 70% Paper: 80 g/m...

  • Page 177: Print Media

    Weight Noise Temperature Humidity Print media Paper Input Paper Output 10 kg (MFC-3420C) 11 kg (MFC-3820CN) Operating: 48 dB A or less Standby: 35 dB A or less Operating: 10 - 35 °C Best Print Quality: 20 - 33 °C...

  • Page 178: Copy

    Up to 12 pages/minute (A4 paper) Colour Up to 10 pages/minute (A4 paper) Does not include the time it takes to feed the paper. Based on Brother standard pattern. Fast mode Stacks or Sorts up to 99 pages 25% to 400% (in increments of 1%) Max.

  • Page 179: Fax

    Broadcasting Automatic Redial Auto Answer Communication Source ITU-T Group 3 MH/MR/MMR/JPEG Automatic Fallback 14400 bps: (MFC-3420C) 33600 bps: (MFC-3820CN) ADF Width: 148 mm to 216 mm ADF Height: 148 mm to 356 mm Scanner Glass Width: Max. 216 mm Scanner Glass Height: Max. 297 mm...

  • Page 180: Scanner

    Memory Transmission Out of Paper Reception “Pages” refers to the “Brother Standard Chart No. 1” (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, MMR code). Specifications and printed materials are subject to change without prior notice. "Pages" refers to the "ITU-T Test Chart #1" (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, MMR code).

  • Page 181: Printer

    4800 x 1200 optimized dpi when Photo mode is selected in the printer driver. * Colour Printing: The machine uses Brother’s OP Technology to automatically vary the printing resolution for producing the highest quality output.

  • Page 182: Computer Requirements

    Remote Setup* Only) NOTE: All registered trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective companies. For the latest drivers, go to the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/ Application Software is different for Windows ® Macintosh Scanning is supported in 10.2.1 or greater.

  • Page 183: Consumable Items

    This process consumes a small amount of ink. You can connect your machine to a network for Network Printing, Network Scanning and Internet Fax. Also included is Brother BRAdmin Professional Network Management software. Support for: ® Windows 98/Me/2000/XP ®...

  • Page 184: Index

    Index Access codes, storing and dialling ... 7-5 ADF (automatic document feeder) ... 2-1, 6-2 ADF cover ... 13-4 Answering machine (TAD) ... 1-10 connecting ... 1-12 Automatic dialing ... 7-1 fax receive ... 5-1 fax redial ... 6-8 transmission ... 6-4 Broadcasting ...
  • Page 185 Search ...6-2 Speed-Dial ... 6-2 Dual Access ... 6-9 ECM (Error Correction Mode) ... 1-8 Envelopes ...2-5, 2-7 Error messages on LCD ... 13-1 Check Paper ... 13-1 Comm. Error ... 13-1 Ink Empty ... 13-2 Not Registered ... 6-2 Out of Memory ...
  • Page 186 Gray scale ... S-4, S-5 Groups for Broadcasting ... 7-3 HELP display messages ... 3-1 navigation keys ... 3-2 Help List ... 9-3 Ink cartridges checking ink volume ... 13-15 replacing ... 13-21 Ink Dot Counter ... 13-21 Jams original ... 13-4 paper ...
  • Page 187 Receive Mode ... 5-2 External TAD ... 5-1 Fax Only ... 5-1 Fax/Tel ... 5-1 Manual ... 5-1 Redial/Pause ... 6-8 Reducing copies ... 10-5 reducing long faxes ... 5-6 Remote Retrieval ... 8-4 access code ...8-3, 8-4 commands ... 8-5 getting your faxes ...

  • Page 188: Remote Retrieval Access Card

    Remote Retrieval Access card If you plan to receive fax messages while away from your machine, carrying the Remote Retrieval Access Card printed below will serve as a convenient reminder of the retrieval procedures. Simply cut out the card and fold it to fit your wallet or organizer. Keeping it handy will help you derive the full benefit of your MFC’s Fax Forwarding, and Remote Retrieval features.
  • Page 189 Fold Fold R - 2...
  • Page 190 This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only, local Brother companies or their dealers will only support machines purchased in their own countries. UK/IRE/SAF/PAN NORDIC...

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