Brother Intelli FAX-2820 User manual

Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware.
Please read this “Quick Setup Guide” for the correct setup procedure.
Keep this “Quick Setup Guide” and User’s Guide in a convenient place for quick and easy
reference at all times.
Setting Up the Machine
Setup is Complete!
FAX-2820 FAX-2920
Quick Setup Guide

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Save all packing materials and the carton.
Carton Components
Quick Setup Guide
User’s Guide
Telephone Handset
ADF Document Output
Support
Drum Unit Assembly
(including Starter Toner Cartridge)
Curled Handset Cord
Test Sheet
(USA only)
Accessory Order Form
(USA/Canada only)
Telephone Line Cord
Warning Improper Setup Note User’s Guide
Indicates warnings that
must be observed to
prevent possible
personal injury.
Alerts you to devices and
operations that are not
compatible with the
machine.
Indicates notes and
useful tips to remember
when using the machine.
Indicates reference to the
User’s Guide.
1. Telephone Handset
2. Control Panel Cover
3. ADF Document Output Support
4. Manual Feed Slot
5. Paper Tray
6. Power Switch
7. Front Cover
8. Face-down Output Tray
Support Flap with Extension
9. Control Panel
10. Automatic Document Feeder
(ADF)
11. ADF Document Support
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■Getting Started

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FAX-2820
FAX-2920
Control Panel
1.
One Touch keys
2. Fax and telephone keys 3. Navigation keys
4.
Dial Pad
5. Start key 6. Stop/Exit key
7. Reports key 8. Mode keys 9. Liquid Crystal Display(LCD)
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. Copy Options key 11. Shift key
For the details of the control panel, see "Control panel overview" in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide.
1.
One Touch keys
2. Fax and telephone keys 3. Navigation keys
4.
Dial Pad
5. Start key 6. Stop/Exit key
7. Reports key 8. Mode keys 9. Liquid Crystal Display(LCD)
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. Copy Options key 11. Shift key
For the details of the control panel, see "Control panel overview" in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide.
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Setting Up the Machine
1Pull out the ADF Document Support.
2Open the control panel cover by lifting it
toward the back.
3Attach the ADF Document Output Support.
4Close the control panel cover.
1Connect the curled handset cord to the
machine and the other end to the handset.
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Attach the ADF
Document Output
Support
Control Panel Cover
ADF Document Output Support
2Install the Handset

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1Open the front cover of the machine.
2Unpack the drum unit assembly.
3Gently rock it from side to side several times
to distribute the toner evenly inside the
assembly.
4Put the drum unit assembly into the
machine.
5Close the front cover of the machine.
3Install the Drum Unit
Assembly
Front Cover

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1Pull the paper tray completely out of the
machine.
2While pressing the paper guide release
lever, slide the adjusters to fit the paper
size. Check that the guides are firmly in the
slots.
3Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper
jams and misfeeds.
4Put paper in the paper tray.
Check that the paper is flat in the tray and
below the maximum paper mark.
5Put the paper tray firmly back into the
machine and unfold the output paper tray
support flap before you use the machine.
4Load Paper in the Paper
Tray
For Legal size paper, press in the inside
latches and pull out the back of the paper
tray.
For details on supported paper
specifications, see “About paper” in Chapter
1 of the User’s Guide.
Maximum
paper mark
Output paper tray
support flap
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1Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet.
Turn the power switch on.
2Connect one end of the telephone line cord
to the jack on the machine marked LINE
and the other end to a modular wall jack.
Warning
■The machine must be grounded using a 3-prong
plug.
■Since the machine is grounded through the power
outlet, you can protect yourself from potentially
hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone
network by keeping the power cord connected to
your machine when you connect it to a telephone
line. Similarly, you can protect yourself when you
want to move your machine by disconnecting the
telephone line first and then the power cord.
5Install the Power Cord
and Phone Line
If you are sharing one phone line with an
external telephone, connect it as shown
below.
If you are sharing one phone line with an
external telephone answering device,
connect it as shown below.
Please set the receive mode to External
TAD.
For more details, see “Connecting an
external telephone answering device
(TAD)” in the Appendix of the User’s
Guide.
TAD
TAD

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The machine displays the date and time, and prints it
on every fax you send.
1Press Menu/Set.
2Press 0.
3Press 2.
4Enter the last two digits of the year on the
dial pad, and then press Menu/Set.
(e.g. Enter 0, 5for 2005.)
5Enter the two digits for the month on the dial
pad, and then press Menu/Set.
(e.g. Enter 0, 3for March)
6Enter the two digits for the day on the dial
pad, and then press Menu/Set.
(e.g. Enter 0, 1.)
7Enter the time in 24-hour format on the dial
pad, and then press Menu/Set.
(e.g. Enter 1, 5, 2, 5for 3:25 P.M.)
8Press Stop/Exit.
You should store your name and fax number to be
printed on all fax pages that you send.
1Press Menu/Set.
2Press 0.
3Press 3.
4Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) on
the dial pad, and then press Menu/Set.
5Enter your telephone number (up to 20
digits) on the dial pad, and then press
Menu/Set.
(If your telephone number and fax number
are the same, enter the same number
again.)
6Use the dial pad to enter your name (up to
20 characters), and then press Menu/Set.
7Press Stop/Exit.
6Set the Date and Time
Year:2005
Month:03
Day:01
Time:15:25
If you make a mistake, press Stop/Exit to
start from Step 1.
7Set your Station ID
Fax:_
Tel:_
Name:_
■Refer to the following chart for entering
your name.
■If you need to enter a character that is on
the same key as the previous character,
press to move the cursor to the right.
Press
key
One
time
Two
times
Three
times
Four
times
2ABC2
3DEF3
4GH I 4
5JKL5
6MNO 6
7PQRS
8TUV8
9WX Y Z
For more details, see “Entering Text” in
Appendix B of the User's Guide.
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There are four possible receive modes: Fax Only, Fax/Tel, Manual and External TAD.
Choose the Receive Mode which best suits your needs.
1Press Menu/Set.
2Press 0.
3Press 1.
4Press or to select the mode.
Press Menu/Set.
5Press Stop/Exit.
8Select a Receive Mode
Are you connecting an external telephone or external telephone answering
device to the machine?
Are you using the voice message
function of your external telephone
answering device?
Do you want to receive a fax
automatically? Manual
You control the phone line and must
answer every call yourself.
Do you use the FAX for the fax
use only? Fax Only
The machine automatically answers
every call as a fax.
Fax/Tel
The machine controls the line and
automatically answers every call. If the
call is not a fax, it will ring for you to pick
up the call.
External TAD
Your external telephone answering
device (TAD) automatically answers
every call. Voice messages are stored on
the external TAD. Fax messages are
printed.
Yes No
No No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
For more details, see “Setup Receive” in
Chapter 4 of the User's Guide.

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1Press Menu/Set.
2Press 0.
3Press 0.
4Select your language (English or French)
by using or , and then press
Menu/Set.
5Press Stop/Exit.
You can change the contrast to help the LCD look
lighter or darker.
1Press Menu/Set.
2Press 1.
3Press 7.
4Press or to
Light or Dark.
Press Menu/Set.
5Press Stop/Exit.
1Fill out the Product Registration and Test
Sheet.
2Place the sheet face down in the Automatic
Document Feeder.
3Enter the toll-free fax number:
1-877-268-9575.
4Press Start.
You can download the Brother Printer Driver and
PC-FAX Send driver from the Brother Solutions
Center for use with FAX-2820 and FAX-2920.
Visit us at:
9Select Your Language
(Canada only)
Language:English
10 Set the LCD Contrast
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Send the Product
Registration and Test
Sheet (USA Only)
Make sure (Fax) is illuminated in
Green.
You will receive a confirmation fax of your
Product Registration.
You can also register your product online
going to www.brother.com/registration
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Using the FAX as a
Printer or for PC-FAX
Send
■Please download and install the software
first before connecting the machine to
your computer with the USB cable.
■You must use the appropriate USB 2.0
interface cable. If you don’t have it, please
purchase a USB 2.0 interface cable that is
no longer than 6 feet long (2 meters).
http://solutions.brother.com
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When the time comes to replace consumables, an error message will be indicated on the LCD.
For more information about the consumables for your printer, visit http://solutions.brother.com
or contact your local Brother re-seller.
Trademarks
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Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
All other brand and product names mentioned in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
Compilation and Publication
Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest
product descriptions and specifications.
The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and
shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented,
including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.
This product is designed for use in a Professional Environment.
©2005 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
Replacement Consumables
Drum Unit Toner
DR-350 TN-350
■Consumables

USA/CAN