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Brother FAX-1840C Quick Setup Manual

Brother fax-1840c: quick setup
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Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware.
Please read this "Quick Setup Guide" for proper set up instructions.
Setting Up the Machine
Setup is Complete!
To find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother Solutions Center,
http://solutions.brother.com
Keep this "Quick Setup Guide" and User's Guide in a convenient place for quick and easy
reference at all times.
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  • Page 1 Please read this “Quick Setup Guide” for proper set up instructions. Setting Up the Machine Setup is Complete! To find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother Solutions Center, http://solutions.brother.com Keep this “Quick Setup Guide” and User’s Guide in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.
  • Page 2 Warning Indicates warnings that Indicates cautions that must be observed to must be observed to use prevent possible the machine properly or personal injury. to prevent damage to the machine. Hint Indicates notes and Indicates reference to the useful tips to remember User’s Guide.

  • Page 3: Carton Components

    ■ Getting Started Carton Components Telephone Line Cord One Touch Label for FAX-1840C only Black (LC41BK) Carton components may differ from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the carton. Curled Handset Cord One Touch Label for FAX-1940CN only...

  • Page 4: Control Panel

    Control Panel (For FAX-1840C) 1. One Touch keys 2. Shift 3. Fax and telephone keys 4. Dial Pad For the details of the control panel, see "Control panel overview" in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide. (For FAX-1940CN) 1. One Touch keys 2.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    7. Setting the Date and Time ... 9 8. Setting Your Station ID ... 9 9. Selecting a Receive Mode (FAX-1840C only) ... 10 10. Selecting a Receive Mode (FAX-1940CN only) ...11 11. Setting Up the Message Center (FAX-1940CN only) ... 11 12.

  • Page 6: Setting Up The Machine

    Setting Up the Machine Removing the Protective Parts Remove the protective tape and paper. Installing the Handset Connect the curled handset cord to the MFC and the other end to the handset. Loading Paper You can load up to 100 sheets of 20 lb paper.

  • Page 7: Installing The Phone Line And Power Cord

    Please set the Receive Mode to “External TAD” if you have an external answering machine. (FAX-1840C only) For more details, see “Connecting an external device to your machine” in the Appendix of the User’s Guide.

  • Page 8: Installing The Ink Cartridges

    Setting Up the Machine Installing the Ink Cartridges Warning If ink gets in your eyes wash them with water immediately, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor. Make sure that the power is turned on. The LCD shows: No Cartridge Open the top cover.
  • Page 9 We also strongly recommend that you continue to use only Genuine Brother Brand replacement ink cartridges. Using or attempting to use potentially incompatible inks and/or cartridges in your...

  • Page 10: Print Quality Check

    Setting Up the Machine Print Quality Check After the cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD shows: Set Paper and Press Start Make sure the paper is loaded in the paper tray. Press Color Start. The machine starts printing the PRINT QUALITY CHECK SHEET (only during initial ink cartridge installation).

  • Page 11: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Press Menu/Set. Press 0. Press 2. Enter the last two digits of the year on the dial pad, and then press Menu/Set. Year:2004 (e.g. Enter 0 4 for 2004.) Enter the two digits for the month on the dial pad, and then press Menu/Set.

  • Page 12: Selecting A Receive Mode (Fax-1840C Only)

    Setting Up the Machine Selecting a Receive Mode (FAX-1840C only) There are four possible receive modes: Are you connecting an external telephone or external telephone answering device to the FAX? Are you using the voice message function of your external telephone answering device? Press Menu/Set.

  • Page 13: Selecting A Receive Mode (Fax-1940Cn Only)

    Selecting a Receive Mode (FAX-1940CN only) There are three possible receive modes: and Manual. Fax/Tel Do you want to receive a fax Manual automatically? You control the phone line and must answer every call yourself. Do you use the Fax Only for the fax use only? The FAX automatically answers every call as a fax.

  • Page 14: Selecting Your Language (Canada Only)

    Press Black Start. Sending in 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 http://www.brother.com/registration...

  • Page 15: Using The Fax As A Printer Or For Pc-Fax Send

    Using the FAX as a Printer or for PC-FAX Send You can download the Brother Printer Driver and PC-FAX Send driver from the Brother Solutions Center for use with FAX-1840C and FAX-1940CN. Visit us at: http://solutions.brother.com ■ Please download the Printer Driver first before connecting the machine to your computer with the USB cable.

  • Page 16: Replacement Consumables

    ■ Replacement Consumables Ink Cartridges Black (Standard) (High Yield) LC41BK LC41HYBK Black Magenta LC41M Yellow Cyan LC41Y LC41C...

  • Page 17: Compilation And Publication

    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.
  • Page 18 LF57040011...

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