Brother IntelliFAX 2480C User manual

Setup is Complete!
Quick Setup Guide
Setting Up the Machine
FAX-2480C
FAX-2580C
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 the User’s Guide in a convenient place for quick and easy reference
at all times.

Symbols used in this guide
Warning Caution Improper Setup
Warnings tell you what to do to prevent
possible personal injury.
Cautions specify procedures you must
follow or avoid to prevent possible
damage to the machine or other objects.
Improper Setup icons alert you to
devices and operations that are not
compatible with the machine.
Note User’s Guide
Notes tell you how you should respond
to a situation that may arise or give tips
about how the current operation works
with other features.
Indicates reference to the User’s Guide
we have supplied.

Getting Started
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Carton components
Carton components may vary from one country to another.
Save all packing materials and the carton in case for any reason you must ship your machine.
Quick Setup Guide User’s Guide Test Sheet (USA only) Accessory Order Form
Telephone Line Cord
Side Cover
Telephone Handset
(FAX-2480C only)
One Touch Labels
(FAX-2480C only)
One Touch Labels
(FAX-2580C only)
Cordless Handset
(FAX-2580C only)
Battery and Battery Cover
(FAX-2580C only)
Black (LC51BK) Yellow (LC51Y) Cyan (LC51C) Magenta (LC51M)
Ink Cartridges

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Control panel
<For FAX-2480C>
1On/Offkey
2 One Touch keys
3Shift
4Inkkey
5 Dial Pad
6 Fax Resolution key
7 Mode keys
8 Copy Options key
9 Menu keys
10 Start keys
11 Stop/Exit key
12 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
13 Fax and telephone keys
<For FAX-2580C>
1On/Offkey
2 Message Center keys
3 Microphone
4 Fax and telephone keys
5 Dial Pad
6 Fax Resolution key
7 Mode keys
8 Copy Options key
9 Menu keys
10 Start keys
11 Stop/Exit key
12 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
13 Shift
14 One Touch keys
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Note
When the machine is idle (not being used) it will return to the default display shown above. The default display
shows the date, time, and the current receive mode.
For the details of the control panel, see Control panel overview in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide.
Illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide are based on FAX-2480C.
Date Time Receive mode
01/01 13:00 Fax

Setting Up the Machine
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1 Removing the protective parts
1Remove the protective tape and film covering
the scanner glass.
2Remove the foam bag containing the ink
cartridges from on top of the paper tray.
2 Connecting the handset
(FAX-2480C only)
1Connect the curled handset cord to the
handset. Go to Loading paper on page 6.
3 Connecting the cradle power
cord (FAX-2580C only)
1Remove tape and plastic bag from the AC
adapter.
2Route the AC power cord through the guide on
the side of the machine. Then, plug the adapter
into an AC power outlet.
4 Installing the battery
(FAX-2580C only)
1Make sure you remove the battery, battery
cover and cordless handset from the carton.
2Unpack a battery, battery cover and cordless
handset.
3Insert the connector (1) of the battery (2) in the
direction shown below.
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Setting Up the Machine
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4Place the battery in the position shown.
5Install the battery cover by sliding it onto the
back of the handset.
Note
Be careful that you do not catch the battery
connector cord.
6After installation, charge the battery more than
12 hours before using the cordless handset.
5 Charging the battery
(FAX-2580C only)
1Place the cordless handset on the cradle with
the dial pad facing forward.
Note
• After replacement, you should set the date and
time. (See Date and Time in the Digital Cordless
Handset User’s Guide.)
• The LCD of the handset will display “Searching for
Base Unit” or “Base Unit not detected” until the
initial setup of the machine is complete.
• If your battery is getting low, you should charge the
battery. You can see the battery strength at the
bottom right of the LCD.
6 Choosing a location
(FAX-2580C only)
Choose a location where the temperature remains
between 50° F and 95° F (10° and 35° C).
DO NOT put the cordless handset near heaters,
air conditioners, water or chemicals.
DO NOT expose the cordless handset to direct
sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.
DO NOT use the cordless handset near
electro-medical equipment.
We recommend at least 9.8 ft (3 m) between the
machine (base unit) or cordless handset and other
electronic devices.
9.8 ft
(3 m)
9.8 ft
(3 m)
9.8 ft
(3 m)
mouse USB memory headset
Bluetooth product
(FAX-2580C)

Setting Up the Machine
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7 Position the antenna on the
base unit
(FAX-2580C only)
1Move the antenna to the up position as shown
below.
Note
Avoid using in an area where it is difficult for radio
waves to penetrate such as in a reinforced
concrete building, near metal funiture or doors.
If you have purchased an optional cordless
handset, see Optional Cordless Handset in
the Digital Cordless Handset User’s Guide.
8 Loading paper
You can load up to 100 sheets of 20 lb
(80 g/m2) paper.
For details, see Acceptable paper and other
media in Chapter 2 of the User’s Guide.
1Pull the paper tray completely out of the
machine and lift the output paper tray cover (1).
2Press and slide the paper side guides (1) and
paper length guide (2) to fit the paper size.
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3Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams
and misfeeds.
4Gently put the paper into the paper tray print
side down and top edge first.
Check that the paper is flat in the tray.
Note
When you use Legal size paper, press and hold
the universal guide release button (1) as you slide
out the front of the paper tray.
5Gently adjust the paper side guides with both
hands to fit the paper.
Make sure that the paper side guides and
paper length guide touch the edges 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
paper feed problems.
6Close the output paper tray cover.
7Slowly push the paper tray completely into the
machine.
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8While holding the paper tray in place, pull out
the paper support ( ) until it clicks, and then
unfold the paper support flap ( ).
Note
Do not use the paper support flap for Legal size
paper.
9 Connecting the phone line
1Connect the telephone line cord. Connect one
end of the telephone line cord to the jack on the
machine marked LINE and the other end to a
modular wall jack.
Note
If you are sharing one phone line with an external
telephone, connect it as shown below.
1 Extension telephone
2 External telephone
Note
If you are sharing one phone line with an external
telephone answering machine, connect it as
shown below.
Set the receive mode to ‘External TAD’ for
FAX-2480C, or ‘Manual’ for FAX-2580C if
you have an external answering machine.
For details, see Connecting an external TAD
(telephone answering device) in Chapter 7 of
the User’s Guide.
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