1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Brother Manuals
  4. Fax Machine
  5. FAX-1355
  6. User manual

Brother FAX-1355 User Manual

Brother fax machine user manual
Hide thumbs Also See for FAX-1355:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
USER'S GUIDE
FAX-1355
FAX-1360
FAX-1460
FAX-1560

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Brother FAX-1355

Summary of Contents for Brother FAX-1355

  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE FAX-1355 FAX-1360 FAX-1460 FAX-1560...
  • Page 2 Register 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;...

  • Page 3: Compilation And Publication Notice

    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 EC Declaration of Conformity under the R & TTE Directive...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Automatic Daylight Savings Time ... 16 LCD display ... 16 LCD Contrast... 16 Security features TX Lock (FAX-1355 and FAX-1360)...17 Setting and changing the TX Lock password ... 17 Turning TX Lock on/off ...18 Memory Security (FAX-1460 and FAX-1560) ...18 Setting and changing the Memory Security password ...
  • Page 6 Using receive modes ...30 Fax only ...30 Fax/Tel...30 Manual ...30 TAD (TAD:Msg Mgr) (FAX-1460 and FAX-1560) ...30 External TAD (FAX-1355 and FAX-1360) ...30 Receive mode settings ...31 Ring Delay ...31 F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only) ...31 Fax Detect ...31 Additional receiving operations ...32...
  • Page 7 Telephone and External devices Voice Operations ...34 Making a telephone call (Not for FAX-1355) ...34 Answering calls with the Speaker Phone (FAX-1460 and FAX-1560)...34 Mute (Not for FAX-1355) ... 34 Tone or pulse... 35 Fax/Tel mode ...35 Fax/Tel mode in Power Save condition ... 35 Telephone services...36...
  • Page 8 Digital TAD (FAX-1460 and FAX-1560) TAD-Mode for internal TAD ...47 Setting up the TAD ...47 Outgoing message (OGM) ...47 Fax/Tel OGM ...48 Activating TAD memory ...48 Managing your messages ...48 Message Indicator ...48 Playing voice messages ...48 Printing fax messages ...49 Erasing incoming messages...49 Additional TAD operations ...50 Setting maximum time for incoming messages ...50...
  • Page 9 Section III Copy Making copies How to copy... 64 Entering Copy mode... 64 Making a single copy ... 64 Making multiple copies ...64 Stop copying... 64 Copy options... 65 Changing copy speed and quality ... 65 Enlarging or reducing the image copied ...66 Making N in 1 copies ...
  • Page 10 Menu and Features On-screen programming ...95 Menu table ...95 Memory storage...95 Menu keys ...96 Menu Table...97 Entering Text ...103 Specifications General ...104 Print media...106 Fax...107 Digital TAD (FAX-1460 and FAX-1560)...108 Digital Cordless Handset (FAX-1560)...108 Cordless handset (BCL-D20) ...108 Battery ...108 Copy ...109 Consumable items ...109 Glossary...
  • Page 11 Section I General General Information Loading documents and paper General setup Security features...

  • Page 12: General Information

    General Information Using the documentation Thank you for buying a Brother machine! Reading the documentation will help you make the most of your machine. Symbols and conventions used in the documentation The following symbols and conventions are used throughout the documentation.

  • Page 13: Control Panel Overview

    Control panel overview FAX-1355 FAX-1360 General Information...
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 FAX-1460 FAX-1560...
  • Page 15 Redials the last number called. It also inserts a pause when programming quick-dial numbers. Resolution Lets you temporarily change the resolution when sending a fax. Tel (FAX-1355) This key is used to have a telephone conversation after picking up the external handset in F/T pseudo-ringing. R (FAX-1355)
  • Page 16 Chapter 1 11 Mode keys: Lets you access Fax mode. Copy Lets you access Copy mode. Microphone (FAX-1460 and FAX-1560) Used by the Speaker Phone feature, and to record messages. 13 TAD keys (FAX-1460 and FAX-1560) On/Off Turns the Telephone Answering Device (TAD) on or off.

  • Page 17: Loading Documents And Paper

    Loading documents and paper Loading documents You can send a fax and make copies from the ADF (automatic document feeder). Using the ADF The ADF can hold up to 20 pages and feeds each sheet individually. Use standard 80 g/m (20 lb) paper and always fan the pages before putting them in the ADF.

  • Page 18: Scanning Area

    You can use plain paper only. To get the best print quality, we suggest using Brother paper. (See table below.) If Brother paper is not available in your country, we recommend testing various papers before purchasing large quantities. Brother paper...

  • Page 19: Choosing The Right Media

    Choosing the right media Paper type and size for each operation Paper Type Paper Size Cut Sheet Letter Legal Paper weight, thickness and capacity Paper Type Weight Plain Paper 64 to 120 g/m Sheet Up to 50 sheets for Legal size paper 80 g/m Up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m (20 lb) paper.

  • Page 20: Loading Paper

    Chapter 2 Loading paper How to load paper If the paper support flap (1) is open, close it, and then pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. Open the output tray cover (2). Press and hold the universal guide release button (1) as you slide out the front of the paper tray to match the paper size you are using.
  • Page 21 Gently adjust the paper side guides with both hands and the paper length guide to fit the paper. Make sure that the paper guides touch the edges of the paper. Note Be careful that you do not push the paper in too far;...

  • Page 22: Printable Area

    Chapter 2 Printable Area The figure below shows the unprintable areas on cut sheet paper. The machine cannot print in the shaded areas. Cut Sheet Paper Top (1) Cut Sheet 3 mm (0.12 in.) Bottom (2) Left (3) 3 mm (0.12 in.) 4 mm (0.16 in.) Right (4) 4 mm (0.16 in.)

  • Page 23: General Setup

    You cannot receive a fax with Start. (FAX-1360) You can receive telephone calls by lifting the handset. FAX-1360 (FAX-1355) You cannot receive a fax automatically even if you have set the receive mode to Fax/Tel. Should be set before you switch off the machine.

  • Page 24: Mode Timer

    Chapter 3 FAX-1460 and FAX-1560 On/Off Receive Available operations setting mode Fax Receive Fax Only Fax Detect Receive: Fax/Tel Delayed Fax Fax Forward (factory setting) Fax Storage Remote Retrieval Fax Receive TAD:Msg Recording of incoming messages Fax Detect Delayed Fax Fax Forward Fax Storage Remote Retrieval...

  • Page 25: Paper Settings

    Paper settings Paper Size You can use three sizes of paper for printing faxes and copies: Letter, Legal and A4. When you change the size of paper you load in the machine, you will need to change the paper size setting at the same time so your machine can fit an incoming fax on the page.

  • Page 26: Speaker Volume

    Chapter 3 Speaker Volume You can choose a range of speaker volume levels, from High to Off. Press Menu, 1, 3, 3. Press a or b to choose Low, Med, High or Off. Press OK. Press Stop/Exit. (FAX-1460 and FAX-1560) You can also adjust the speaker volume by pressing Speaker Phone.

  • Page 27: Security Features

    NOT available: Sending faxes Copying Note If you forget the TX Lock password, please call your Brother dealer for service. Setting and changing the TX Lock password Note If you have already set the password, you will not need to set it again.

  • Page 28: Turning Tx Lock On/Off

    Copying Cordless handset (FAX-1560 only) • Intercom • Transferring a call • Registering cordless handsets Note • To print the faxes in memory, turn off Memory Security. • If you forget the Memory Security password, please call your Brother dealer.

  • Page 29: Setting And Changing The Memory Security Password

    Setting and changing the Memory Security password Note If you have already set the password. you will not need to set it again. Setting a password for the first time Press Menu, 2, 0, 1. Enter a 4-digit number for the password. Press OK.
  • Page 30 Chapter 4...
  • Page 31 Section II Sending a fax Receiving a Fax Telephone and External devices Dialling and storing numbers Digital TAD (FAX-1460 and FAX-1560) Remote fax options Printing Reports Polling...

  • Page 32: Sending A Fax

    Sending a fax Entering Fax mode To enter fax mode, press the key will glow green. Faxing from the ADF Make sure you are in Fax mode Put the document face down in the ADF. Dial the fax number. Press Start. The machine starts scanning the document.

  • Page 33: Cancelling A Broadcast In Progress

    Cancelling a Broadcast in progress Press Menu, 2, 6. The LCD will show the fax number being dialled. Press OK. The LCD will show the job number: XXXXXXXXX 1.Clear 2.Exit Press 1 to clear. The LCD will then show the Broadcast job number and 1.Clear To cancel the Broadcast, press 1.

  • Page 34: Changing Fax Resolution

    Chapter 5 Note Even if you choose Light or Dark, the machine will send the fax using the Auto setting if you choose Photo as the fax resolution. Changing Fax Resolution The quality of a fax can be improved by changing the fax resolution.

  • Page 35: Real Time Transmission

    Real time transmission When you are sending a fax, the machine will scan the documents into the memory before sending. Then, as soon as the phone line is free, the machine will start dialling and sending. If the memory is full, the machine will send the document in real time (even if Real Time TX is set to Off).

  • Page 36: Delayed Batch Transmission

    Make sure you are in Fax mode Load your document. To listen for a dial tone do one of the following: (FAX-1355) Pick up the handset of an external phone. (FAX-1360) Pick up the handset of the machine.

  • Page 37: Sending A Fax At The End Of A Conversation

    Sending a fax at the end of a conversation At the end of a conversation you can send a fax to the other party before you both hang up. Ask the other party to wait for fax tones (beeps) and then to press the Start or Send key before hanging up.

  • Page 38: Receiving A Fax

    To setup the Digital TAD, see page 47. For more detailed information on the receive modes. See page 30. FAX-1355 and FAX-1360 Do you want to use the telephone features of your machine (if available) or an external telephone or external telephone answering device connected on the...
  • Page 39 To select or change your Receive Mode Press Menu 0, 1. Press a or b to choose Fax Only, Fax/Tel, External TAD (FAX-1355 and FAX-1360) or Manual. Press OK. Press Stop/Exit. The LCD will display the current receive mode. 12/10 11:53...

  • Page 40: Using Receive Modes

    (See TAD-Mode for internal TAD on page 47.) External TAD (FAX-1355 and FAX-1360) The External TAD mode lets an external answering device manage your incoming calls. Incoming calls will be dealt with in one of the following ways: Faxes will be automatically received.

  • Page 41: Receive Mode Settings

    Receive mode settings Ring Delay The Ring Delay sets the number of times the machine rings before it answers in Fax Only, Fax/Tel or TAD:Msg Mgr (for FAX-1460 and FAX-1560) mode. If you have external or extension phones on the same line as the machine or subscribe to the telephone company’s BT Call Sign service, choose the maximum number of rings.

  • Page 42: Additional Receiving Operations

    Start. Press Menu, 2, 1, 3. Press a or b to choose On, Semi (Not for FAX-1355) or Off. Press OK. Press Stop/Exit. Additional receiving operations...

  • Page 43: Receiving A Fax At The End Of A Conversation

    If Memory Receive is Off: The machine will carry on receiving the fax, with the remaining pages being stored in memory, if enough memory is available. The machine will then stop automatically answering calls until fresh paper is put in the paper tray.

  • Page 44: Telephone And External Devices

    When the machine rings, instead of lifting the handset, press Speaker Phone. Speak clearly toward the microphone call, press Speaker Phone. Mute (Not for FAX-1355) (FAX-1360 and FAX-1460) Press Mute to put a call on hold. You can replace the handset without disconnecting the call.

  • Page 45: Tone Or Pulse

    5 1. Telephone and External devices Fax/Tel mode in Power Save condition (FAX-1355 only) Fax/Tel mode does not work when in the power save condition. The machine will not answer telephone or fax calls and will keep ringing. If you are at an external or extension phone, lift the handset and talk.

  • Page 46: Telephone Services

    Chapter 7 Telephone services Your machine supports the Caller ID subscriber telephone service that some telephone companies offer. Features like Voice Mail, Call Waiting, Call Waiting/Caller ID, answering services, alarm systems or other custom features on one phone line may create problems with the operation of your machine.

  • Page 47: Setting The Phone Line Type

    Printing Caller ID List Press Menu, 2, 0, 4. Press a or b to choose Print Report. Press OK. If no ID is stored, the beeper will sound and No Caller ID will appear on the LCD. Press Start. After printing has finished, press Stop/Exit.

  • Page 48: Connecting An External Tad (Telephone Answering Device)

    If you do not receive all your faxes, shorten the Ring Delay setting on your external TAD. 1 TAD When the TAD answers a call, the LCD shows Telephone (for FAX-1355) and Ext. Tel in Use (for FAX-1360, FAX-1460 and FAX-1560). Improper Setup Do not connect a TAD elsewhere on the same phone line.

  • Page 49: Connections

    Record the outgoing message on your external TAD. Set the TAD to answer calls. Do one of the following: (FAX-1355 and FAX-1360) Set the Receive Mode to External TAD. (See Choosing the Receive Mode on page 28.) (FAX-1460 and FAX-1560) Set the receive mode to Manual and turn Fax Detect on.

  • Page 50: External And Extension Phones

    You can connect a separate telephone to your machine as shown in the diagram below. 1 Extension telephone 2 External telephone When you are using an external phone, the LCD shows Telephone (FAX-1355) and Ext. Tel in Use (FAX-1360, FAX-1460 and FAX-1560) Operation from extension telephones...

  • Page 51: Using Extension Telephones (For U.k. Only)

    Recommended connection of extension sockets (Fig. 2.) 1 Extension socket 2 Master socket 3 Incoming line The fax machine must be plugged into the master socket. Note These phones are now connected as external devices (see Connecting an external or extension...

  • Page 52: Using A Cordless External Telephone (Not For Fax-1560)

    Chapter 7 Using a cordless external telephone (Not for FAX-1560) Once the base unit of cordless telephone has been connected to the same telephone line as the machine (see External and extension phones on page 40), it is easier to answer calls during the Ring Delay if you carry the cordless handset around with you.

  • Page 53: Dialling And Storing Numbers

    Dialling and storing numbers How to Dial Manual dialling Press all of the digits of the fax number. One-Touch Dialling Press the One-Touch key that stores the number you want to call. To dial One-Touch numbers 6 to 10, hold down Shift as you press the One-Touch key.

  • Page 54: Search

    Chapter 8 Search You can search for names you have stored in the One-Touch and Speed-Dial memories. Press Search/Speed Dial and the menu keys to search numerically, or use the dial pad and then the menu keys to search alphabetically. 1 To search numerically.

  • Page 55: Storing One-Touch Dial Numbers

    Storing One-Touch Dial numbers Your machine has 5 One-Touch keys where you can store 10 fax or phone numbers for automatic dialling. To access numbers 6 to 10, hold down Shift as you press the One-Touch key. Press Menu, 2, 3, 1. Press the One-Touch key where you want to store a number.

  • Page 56: Setting Up Groups For Broadcasting

    Chapter 8 Setting up Groups for broadcasting If you regularly want to send the same fax message to many fax numbers you can set up a Group. Groups are stored on a One-Touch key or a Speed-Dial number. Each group uses up a One-Touch key or a Speed-Dial location.

  • Page 57: Digital Tad (Fax-1460 And Fax-1560)

    Digital TAD (FAX-1460 and FAX-1560) TAD-Mode for internal The TAD feature will store up to 99 incoming voice messages. Messages are stored in the order in which they are received. Voice messages can be up to 3 minutes in length, and can also be picked up remotely. (See Setting a Remote Access Code on page 52.) The number of messages you can store will depend on how much...

  • Page 58: Fax/Tel Ogm

    If your machine is set to Fax/Tel receive mode, this message will be played by your Brother machine to a caller. Unlike the TAD OGM, the caller will not be able to leave a message. The purpose of the fax/tel OGM is to let the caller know that their call will be answered shortly.

  • Page 59: Printing Fax Messages

    Once you print a new fax message stored in memory it will automatically be erased from the memory. Press Play/Record or Play. After two seconds, the fax machine begins to play voice messages. If Fax Storage is on, and there are fax messages in memory, the LCD displays...

  • Page 60: Additional Tad Operations

    Chapter 9 Additional TAD operations Setting maximum time for incoming messages Your machine’s default setting will save incoming messages up to 30 seconds long. To change this setting follow the steps below: Press Menu, 2, 7, 2. 7.Setup TAD 2.ICM Max.Time Press a or b to choose the maximum time setting for incoming messages (30, 60, 120 or 180 seconds).

  • Page 61: Remote Fax Options

    Remote fax options You can use only one remote fax option at a time. Fax Forwarding The fax forwarding feature lets you automatically forward your received faxes to another machine. If you choose Backup Print:On the machine will also print the fax (this is a safety feature in case there is a power failure).

  • Page 62: Changing Remote Fax Options

    (See Changing Remote Fax Options on page 52.) 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. Setting a Remote Access...

  • Page 63: Using Your Remote Access Code

    When you hear two short beeps, press 9 6 2. Wait for the long beep, use the dial pad to enter the number (up to 20 digits) of the remote fax machine where you want your fax messages forwarded followed by # #. Note You cannot use l and # as dial numbers.

  • Page 64: Changing Your Fax Forwarding Number

    Changing your Fax Forwarding number You can change the default setting of your fax forwarding number from another telephone or fax machine using touch tone. Dial your fax number. When your machine answers, enter your remote access code (3 digits followed by l) at once.

  • Page 65: Remote Fax Commands

    Forwarding number by entering 4. (See Changing your Fax Forwarding number on page 54.) Enter the number of a remote fax machine to receive stored fax messages. (See Retrieving fax messages on page 53.) If you hear one long beep, fax messages have been erased from the memory.
  • Page 66 Chapter 10 Remote commands Check the receiving status (FAX-1460 and FAX-1560) 1 Fax 2 Voice Change the Receive Mode (FAX-1355 and FAX-1360) 1 External TAD 2 Fax/Tel 3 Fax Only Change the Receive Mode (FAX-1460 and FAX-1560) 1 Msg Ctr...

  • Page 67: Printing Reports

    Printing Reports Fax reports You need to set up the Transmission Verification Report and Journal Period using the Menu key. 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 68: Reports

    Chapter 11 Reports The following reports are available: 1. XMIT Verify Prints a Transmission Verification Report for your last transmission. 2. Help List A help list about how to quickly program your machine. 3. Quick-Dial Lists names and numbers stored in the One-Touch and Speed-Dial memory, in numerical order.

  • Page 69: Polling

    Secure Polling restricts who can retrieve the documents you set up to be polled. Secure Polling only works with Brother fax machines. If you want to retrieve a fax from a secured Brother machine you have to enter the secure code.

  • Page 70: Setup For Delayed Polling Receive

    Chapter 12 Setup for delayed polling receive Delayed polling lets you set the machine to begin polling receive at a later time. You can only set up one delayed polling operation. Make sure you are in Fax mode Press Menu, 2, 1, 7. 7.Polling RX Press a or b to choose Timer.

  • Page 71: Polled Transmit

    Secure Polling restricts who can retrieve the documents you set up to be polled. Secure Polling only works with Brother fax machines. If another person wants to retrieve a fax from your machine they will have to enter the secure code.
  • Page 72 Chapter 12...
  • Page 73 Section III Copy Making copies...

  • Page 74: Making Copies

    Making copies How to copy Entering Copy mode Press (Copy) to enter Copy mode. The default setting is Fax. You can change the number of seconds or minutes that the machine stays in Copy mode. (See Mode Timer on page 14.) The LCD shows the default copy setting: 1 Copy Ratio 2 Quality...

  • Page 75: Copy Options

    Copy options When you want to quickly change the copy settings temporarily for the next copy, use the Copy key. The machine returns to its default settings after it finishes copying, or if the mode timer returns the machine to Fax mode. For more information see Mode Timer on page 14.

  • Page 76: Enlarging Or Reducing The Image Copied

    Chapter 13 To change the default setting, follow the instruction below: Press Menu, 3, 1. 1.Quality Press a or b to choose Normal, Fast or Best. Press OK. Press Stop/Exit. Enlarging or reducing the image copied You can choose the following enlargement or reduction ratios: Custom(25-400%) allows you to enter a ratio from 25% to 400%.

  • Page 77: Making N In 1 Copies

    Making N in 1 copies The N in 1 copy feature can help you save paper by letting you copy two or four pages onto one printed page. Important Please make sure paper size is set to A4. You cannot use the Enlarge/Reduce setting with the N in 1.

  • Page 78: Adjusting Brightness And Contrast

    Chapter 13 Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Brightness To temporarily change the brightness setting, follow the instructions below: Make sure you are in Copy mode Load your document. Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies (up to 99). Press Copy Options and a or b to choose Brightness.
  • Page 79 Section IV Appendixes Safety and Legal Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Menu and Features Specifications Glossary...

  • Page 80: A Safety And Legal

    Safety and Legal Choosing a location Put your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put the machine near a telephone socket and a standard electrical socket. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 10°...

  • Page 81: To Use The Machine Safely

    If there are faxes in the machine’s memory you need to print them or save them before unplug the machine from the AC power outlet for more than 24 hours. (To print the faxes in memory, see Transferring faxes to another fax machine on page 83.) WARNING There are high voltage electrodes inside the machine.
  • Page 82 DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the machine under the panel cover, or touch the document feed rollers. 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.
  • Page 83 If the machine becomes hot, releases smoke or generates any strong smells, immediately unplug the machine from the AC power outlet. Call your Brother dealer. If metal objects, water or other liquids get inside the machine, immediately unplug the machine...

  • Page 84: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING • Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has been unplugged at the wall socket. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall socket in a wet location.

  • Page 85: Important - For Your Safety

    12 Wait until pages have exited the machine before picking them up. 13 Unplug this product from the power socket and refer all servicing to Brother Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions: When the power cord is damaged or frayed.

  • Page 86: Eu Directive 2002/96/Ec And En50419

    This will benefit the environment for all. (European Union only) 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.

  • Page 87: B Troubleshooting And Routine Maintenance

    If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. Most problems can be easily resolved by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com.

  • Page 88: Printing Received Faxes

    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. Left and Right margins are cut off or Turn on Auto Reduction.

  • Page 89: Sending Faxes

    For example: If you subscribe to Call Waiting or some 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.

  • Page 90: Error Messages

    As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur. If this happens, your machine identifies the error and shows an error message. The most common error messages are shown below. You can correct most errors by yourself. If you need more help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.
  • Page 91 Allow the machine to cool down. Open the Upper Jam Clear Cover and remove any foreign objects inside the machine. (FAX-1355 and FAX-1360) If the error message continues, see Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report on page 82 before disconnecting the machine so you will not lose any important messages.

  • Page 92: Transferring Your Faxes Or Fax Journal Report

    84.) Open the Upper Jam Clear Cover and remove any foreign objects inside the machine. (FAX-1355 and FAX-1360) If the error message continues, see Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report on page 82 before disconnecting the machine so you will not lose any important messages.

  • Page 93: Document Jam

    Press Start. Transferring Fax Journal report to another fax machine If you have not set up your Station ID, you cannot enter fax transfer mode. Press Menu 9, 0, 2.

  • Page 94: Printer Jam Or Paper Jam

    Document is jammed inside the panel cover Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. Open the panel cover. Pull the jammed document out. Close the panel cover. Press Stop/Exit. Printer jam or paper jam Take out the jammed paper depending on where it is jammed in the machine.
  • Page 95 Remove the Lower Jam Clear Cover (1) from the back of the machine. Pull the jammed paper out of the machine. Put the Lower Jam Clear Cover back on. Make sure the cover is set properly. Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Open the Upper Jam Clear Cover (1).

  • Page 96: Dial Tone Detection

    Dial Tone detection When you send a fax automatically, by default your machine will wait for a fixed amount of time before it starts to dial the number. By changing the Dial Tone setting to Detection you can make your machine dial as soon as it detects a dial tone.
  • Page 97 Open the new ink cartridge bag, and then take out the ink cartridge. Remove the protective yellow cap (1). Improper Setup DO NOT touch the area shown in the illustration below. Note If the protective yellow cap comes off when you open the bag, the cartridge will not be damaged.

  • Page 98: Cleaning The Outside Of The Machine

    Brother Branded ink cartridges. Brother cannot guarantee this optimum performance if ink or ink cartridges of other specifications are used. Brother does not therefore recommend the use of cartridges other than genuine Brother Branded cartridges or the refilling of empty cartridges with ink from other sources.

  • Page 99: Cleaning The Scanner

    Clean the outside of the machine as follows: Pull the paper tray (1) completely out of the machine. Wipe the outside of the machine with a soft cloth to remove dust. Remove anything that is stuck inside the paper tray. Lift the output paper tray cover and wipe the inside and outside of the paper tray with a soft cloth to remove dust.

  • Page 100: Cleaning The Machine Printer Platen

    Cleaning the machine printer platen WARNING Unplug the machine from the AC power outlet before cleaning the printer platen (1). Clean the machine printer platen (1) and the area around it. Wiping off any scattered ink with a soft dry, lint-free cloth.

  • Page 101: Cleaning The Print Head

    Note If you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved, call your Brother dealer for service. Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Checking the print quality If faded or streaked text appear on your output, some of the nozzles may be clogged.

  • Page 102: Checking The Print Alignment

    If ink is still missing, call your Brother dealer. CAUTION DO NOT touch the print head. Touching the print head may cause permanent damage and may void the print head's warranty.

  • Page 103: Checking The Ink Volume

    Checking the ink volume You can check the ink that is left in the cartridge. Press Ink Management. Press a or b to choose Ink Volume. Press OK. The LCD shows the ink volume. Ink Volume BK:-nnnonnn+ Press Stop/Exit. Machine Information Checking the serial number You can see the machine’s serial number on the LCD.
  • Page 104 CAUTION If you are not able to find the yellow protective part, DO not remove the ink cartridge before shipping. It is essential that the machine be shipped with either the yellow protective part or the ink cartridge in position. Shipping without them will cause damage to your machine and may void your warranty.

  • Page 105: C Menu And Features

    Menu and Features On-screen programming Your machine is designed to be easy to use with LCD on-screen programming using the menu 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 106: Menu Keys

    Menu keys 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 through the current menu level. Go back to the previous menu level.

  • Page 107: Menu Table

    Menu Table The menu table will help you understand the menu selections and options that are found in the machine's programs. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Choose & OK Main Menu Submenu 1.General 1.Mode Timer Setup 2.Paper Size 3.Volume...
  • Page 108 Menu Selections — 1.General 6.LCD Contrast Setup (Continued) 7.Echo Control (FAX-1560 only) 2.Fax 1.Setup Receive 1.Ring Delay (In Fax mode only) (FAX-1355 and FAX-1360) Options Light Dark* — level1* level2 level3 level4 (Example for the UK) (Example for the UK) 1.Ring Delay...
  • Page 109 Menu and Features Options Descriptions Receives fax messages without pressing Start. Semi (Not for FAX-1355) On* (l51, #51) 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.
  • Page 110 Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections 2.Fax 3.Set Quick- Dial (Continued) 4.Report Setting 1.XMIT Report 2.Journal Period 5.Remote Fax 2.Remote Access 3.Print Document — 6.Remaining Jobs 7.Setup TAD (FAX-1460 and FAX-1560) Options — 1.One-Touch Dial — 2.Speed-Dial — 3.Setup Groups On+Image Off* Off+Image Every 50 Faxes*...
  • Page 111 Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections 2.Fax 0.Miscellaneous 1.TX Lock (FAX-1355 and (Continued) FAX-1360) 1.Mem Security (FAX-1460 and FAX-1560) 2.Compatibility 3.BT Call Sign (U.K. only) 4.Caller ID (U.K. and Ireland only) — 3.Copy 1.Quality — 2.Brightness — 3.Contrast 4.Print Reports 1.XMIT Verify —...
  • Page 112 Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections 5.Machine 1.Serial No. Info. 0.Initial 1.Receive Mode (FAX-1355 and Setup FAX-1360) 1.Receive Mode (FAX-1460 and FAX-1560) 2.Date/Time 3.Station ID 4.Tone/Pulse 5.Dial Tone 6.Phone Line 7.Register HS (FAX-1560) Options — — — Fax Only* Fax/Tel External TAD Manual —...

  • Page 113: Entering Text

    Entering Text When you are setting certain menu selections, such as the Station ID, you may need to enter text into the machine. Most dial pads have three or four letters printed on keys. The keys for 0, # and l do not have printed letters because they are used for special characters.

  • Page 114: D Specifications

    100 Sheets [80 g/m (20 lb)] Ink Jet Piezo with 94 × 1 nozzles Mono: 16 characters × 1 line AC 220 to 240V 50/60Hz (FAX-1355, FAX-1360, FAX-1460) Power Save Mode: Average 4 W Standby: Average 6 W Operating: Average 26 W...
  • Page 115 (12.8 in.) 214 mm (8.4 in.) FAX-1560 325 mm (12.8 in.) 202 mm (8.0 in.) Weight FAX-1355: 5.7kg (12.5 lb) FAX-1360 / FAX-1460: 5.85kg (12.9 lb) FAX-1560: 5.95kg (13.1 lb) Noise Operating: Temperature Operating: Best Print Quality: Humidity Operating: Best Print Quality: This depends on printing conditions.

  • Page 116: Print Media

    Print media Paper Input Paper Output Paper Tray Paper type: Plain paper Paper size: Letter, Legal, A4 Width: 89 mm (3.5 in.) - 216 mm (8.5 in.) Height: 127 mm (5.0 in.) - 356 mm (14.0 in.) For more details, see Paper weight, thickness and capacity on page 9.

  • Page 117: Fax

    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). Specifications and printed materials are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 118: Digital Tad (Fax-1460 And Fax-1560)

    Digital TAD (FAX-1460 and FAX-1560) ICM Recording Time Toll Saver OGM Recording Time Digital Cordless Handset (FAX-1560) Cordless handset (BCL-D20) Frequency Standard Multi Handset Capability Dimensions Weight (including battery) LCD (liquid crystal display) Charge Indicator Full Charge Time While in Use (TALK) While Not in Use (Standby) Battery Type...

  • Page 119: Copy

    Copy Speed Multiple Copies Enlarge/Reduce Resolution Based on Brother standard pattern. (Fast mode/Stack Copy) Copy speeds vary with the complexity of the document. Consumable items The machine uses an individual Black ink cartridge that is separate from the print head assembly.

  • Page 120: E Glossary

    Glossary This is a comprehensive list of features and terms that appear in Brother manuals. Availability of these features depends on the model you purchased. ADF (automatic document feeder) The document can be placed in the ADF and scanned one page at a time automatically.
  • Page 121 A TAD (telephone answering device) or telephone that is connected to your machine. 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 122 One-Touch and Speed-Dial numbers. Press Redial/Pause as many times as needed for longer pauses. Polling The process of a fax machine calling another fax machine to retrieve waiting a fax. Pulse A form of rotary dialling on a telephone line.

  • Page 123: Index

    ADF ...64 Copy Options key (copying) paper size ...68 Cordless Handset See DECT™ Handset User’s Guide ... Cordless phone (non-Brother) ... 42 Custom telephone features on a single line ... 79 Dialing a pause ... 44 Groups ... 22 manual ...
  • Page 124 Fax, stand-alone receiving ...28 at end of conversation ... 30 difficulties ... 77 F/T Ring Time, setting ...31 Fax Forwarding ...55 from extension phone ... 40 phone line interference ...86 Receive Mode, choosing ...28 reducing to fit on paper ...32 retrieving from a remote site ...53 Ring Delay, setting ...31 sending ...
  • Page 125 Paper ... 8 capacity ... 9 document size ...7 loading ...10 size ... 9 type ... 9 Phone line connections ...39 difficulties ...78 interference ...86 multi-line (PBX) ...39 Power failure ...95 Print area ...12 checking alignment ...91 difficulties ... 77 improving quality ...91 paper jams ...84 reports ...58...
  • Page 126 TAD (telephone answering device), external ... 28 connecting ... 38 receive mode ...28 recording OGM ...39 TAD Mode Erasing messages ...49 Fax/Tel OGM ...48 Outgoing Message (OGM) ...47 Playing voice messages ...48 Printing faxes from memory ...49 Setting up ...47 TAD mode ...47 Temporary copy settings ...65 Text, entering ...103...
  • Page 127 Visit us on the World Wide Web http://www.brother.com 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/GEN...

This manual is also suitable for:

Fax-1360-us - intellifax 1360 b/w inkjetFax-1360Fax-1460Fax-1560

Table of Contents