Brother Fax Machine FAX 2480C User Manual

USER’S GUIDE  
FAX-2480C  
FAX-2580C  
Version B  
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Brother numbers  
IMPORTANT  
For technical help, you must call the country where you bought the machine. Calls must be  
made from within that country.  
Register your product  
By registering your product with Brother International Corporation, 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;  
may support an insurance claim by you in the event of product loss covered by insurance; and,  
will help us notify you of enhancements to your product and special offers.  
Please complete and fax the Brother Warranty Registration And Test Sheet or, for your  
convenience and most efficient way to register your new product, register on-line at  
FAQs (frequently asked questions)  
The Brother Solutions Center is our one-stop resource for all your Fax Machine/Multi-Function  
Center needs. You can download the latest software documents and utilities, read FAQs and  
troubleshooting tips, and learn how to get the most from your Brother product.  
Note  
• You can check here for Brother driver updates.  
• To keep your machine performance up to date, check here for the latest firmware upgrade (for  
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Windows only).  
For Customer Service  
In USA:  
1-800-284-4329 (voice)  
1-901-379-1215 (fax)  
1-800-284-3238 (TTY service for the hearing-impaired)  
1-877-BROTHER (voice)  
In Canada:  
(514) 685-4898 (fax)  
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Service Center Locator (USA only)  
For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-800-284-4357.  
Service Center Locations (Canada only)  
For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-877-BROTHER.  
Brother fax back system (USA only)  
Brother has installed an easy-to-use fax back system, so you can get instant answers to common  
technical questions and product information for all Brother products. This system is available 24  
hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to receive faxed instructions and an Index  
of fax back subjects.  
In USA only:  
1-800-521-2846  
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Ordering accessories and supplies  
For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, which are available at most Brother  
retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover,  
or American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from Brother. (In the USA,  
you can visit us online for a complete selection of the Brother accessories and supplies that are  
available for purchase.)  
In USA:  
1-888-879-3232 (voice)  
1-800-947-1445 (fax)  
In Canada:  
Description  
1-877-BROTHER (voice)  
Item  
Ink Cartridge Standard <black>  
Ink Cartridge <yellow>  
LC51BK (Prints approx. 500 pages)  
LC51Y (Prints approx. 400 pages)  
LC51C (Prints approx. 400 pages)  
LC51M (Prints approx. 400 pages)  
Ink Cartridge <cyan> (blue)  
Ink Cartridge <magenta> (red)  
Premium Glossy Photo Paper  
(Letter size / 20 sheets)  
BP61GLL  
(4"×6" size / 20 sheets)  
BP61GLP  
Matte Inkjet Paper  
(Letter size / 25 sheets)  
Inkjet Plain Paper  
(Letter size / 250 sheets)  
Telephone Line Cord  
Telephone Handset  
(FAX-2480C only)  
Handset Curled Cord  
(FAX-2480C only)  
Cordless Handset  
(FAX-2580C only)  
Battery  
BP60ML (USA only)  
BP60PL (USA only)  
LG3077001 (USA only)  
LE5803016 (USA only)  
UL8019005 (USA only)  
BCL-D10 (USA only)  
BCL-BT10  
(FAX-2580C only)  
User's Guide  
LP5665001  
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Available in the USA and from November 2006 in Canada.  
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Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties  
(USA and Canada)  
BROTHER'S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS  
(COLLECTIVELY BROTHER'S LICENSOR) MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,  
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY  
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDING THE SOFTWARE. BROTHER'S  
LICENSOR(S) DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS  
REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF  
ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS OR OTHERWISE. THE  
ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS  
ASSUMED BY YOU. THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS NOT PERMITTED BY  
SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA. THE ABOVE EXCLUSION  
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
IN NO EVENT WILL BROTHER'S LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY  
CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR  
LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS  
INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE  
SOFTWARE EVEN IF BROTHER'S LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF  
SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN  
CANADA DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR  
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY  
TO YOU. IN ANY EVENT BROTHER'S LICENSOR'S LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ACTUAL  
DAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE  
ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT  
LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50.  
Compilation and Publication Notice  
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.  
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Brother One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service  
(USA only)  
Who is covered:  
3 Damage caused by another device or  
software used with this Product (including  
but not limited to damage resulting from  
use of non Brother -brand parts and  
Consumable and Accessory Items);  
4 Consumable and Accessory Items that  
expired in accordance with a rated life; and,  
5 Problems arising from other than defects in  
materials or workmanship.  
6 Normal Periodic Maintenance Items, such  
as Paper Feeding Kit, Fuser and Laser  
Units.  
This limited warranty is VOID if this Product  
has been altered or modified in any way  
(including but not limited to attempted warranty  
repair without authorization from Brother  
and/or alteration/removal of the serial  
number).  
This limited warranty (“warranty”) is given  
only to the original end-use/retail purchaser  
(referred to in this warranty as “Original  
Purchaser”) of the accompanying product,  
consumables and accessories (collectively  
referred to in this warranty as “this  
Product”).  
If you purchased a product from someone  
other than an authorized Brother reseller in  
the United States or if the product was used  
(including but not limited to floor models or  
refurbished product), prior to your  
purchase you are not the Original  
Purchaser and the product that you  
purchased is not covered by this warranty.  
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What is covered:  
This Product includes a Machine and  
Consumable and Accessory Items.  
Consumable and Accessory Items include  
but are not limited to print heads, toner,  
drums, ink cartridges, print cartridges, refill  
ribbons, therma PLUS paper, thermal  
paper, and the cordless handset battery.  
What to do if you think your Product is  
eligible for warranty service:  
Report your issue to either our Customer  
Service Hotline at 1-800-284-4329 for Fax,  
MFC and DCP and 1-800-276-7746 for  
Printers, or to a Brother Authorized Service  
Center within the applicable warranty  
period. Supply Brother or the Brother  
Authorized Service Center with a copy of your  
dated bill of sale showing that this Product was  
purchased within the U.S. For the name of  
local Brother Authorized Service Center(s),  
call 1-800-521-2846.  
Except as otherwise provided herein,  
Brother warrants that the Machine and the  
accompanying  
Consumable  
and  
Accessory Items will be free from defects in  
materials and workmanship, when used  
under normal conditions.  
This warranty applies only to products  
purchased and used in the United States.  
For products purchased in, but used  
outside, the United States, this warranty  
covers only warranty service within the  
United States (and does not include  
shipping outside the United States).  
What Brother will ask you to do:  
After contacting Brother or  
a
Brother  
Authorized Service Center, you may be  
required to deliver (by hand if you prefer) or  
send the Product properly packaged, freight  
prepaid, to the Authorized Service Center  
together with a photocopy of your bill of sale.  
You are responsible for the cost of  
shipping, packing product, and insurance  
(if you desire). You are also responsible for  
loss or damage to this Product in shipping.  
What is the length of the Warranty Periods:  
Machines: one year from the original  
purchase date.  
Accompanying  
Consumable  
and  
Accessory Items: 90 days from the original  
purchase date or the rated life of  
consumable, whichever comes first.  
What Brother will do:  
If the problem reported concerning your  
Machine and/or accompanying Consumable  
and Accessory Items is covered by this  
warranty and if you first reported the problem  
to Brother or an Authorized Service Center  
within the applicable warranty period, Brother  
or its Authorized Service Center will repair or  
replace the Machine and/or accompanying  
Consumable and Accessory Items at no  
charge to you for parts or labor. The decision  
as to whether to repair or replace the Machine  
and/or accompanying Consumable and  
Accessory Items is made by Brother in its sole  
What is NOT covered:  
This warranty does not cover:  
1 Physical damage to this Product;  
2 Damage caused by improper installation,  
improper or abnormal use, misuse, neglect  
or accident (including but not limited to  
transporting this Product without the proper  
preparation and/or packaging);  
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Brother One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service  
(USA only)  
discretion. Brother reserves the right to supply  
a refurbished or remanufactured replacement  
Machine and/or accompanying Consumable  
and Accessory Items and use refurbished  
parts provided such replacement products  
conform to the manufacturer's specifications  
for new product/parts. The repaired or  
replacement Machine and/or accompanying  
Consumable and Accessory Items will be  
returned to you freight prepaid or made  
available for you to pick up at a conveniently  
located Authorized Service Center.  
has not been sufficiently validated with a copy  
of the proof of purchase (bill of sale). The  
replacement Machine you receive (even if  
refurbished or remanufactured) will be  
covered by the balance of the limited warranty  
period remaining on the original Product, plus  
an additional thirty (30) days. You will keep the  
replacement Machine that is sent to you and  
your original Machine shall become the  
property of Brother. Retain your original  
Accessory Items and a copy of the return  
freight bill, signed by the courier.  
If the Machine and/or accompanying  
Consumable and Accessory Items are not  
covered by this warranty (either stage), you  
will be charged for shipping the Machine  
and/or accompanying Consumable and  
Accessory Items back to you and charged for  
any service and/or replacement parts/products  
at Brother's then current published rates.  
The foregoing are your sole (i.e., only) and  
exclusive remedies under this warranty.  
What happens when Brother elects to  
replace your Machine:  
Limitations:  
Brother is not responsible for damage to or  
loss of any equipment, media, programs or  
data related to the use of this Product. Except  
for that repair or replacement as described  
above, Brother shall not be liable for any  
direct, indirect, incidental or consequential  
damages or specific relief. Because some  
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation  
of consequential or incidental damages, the  
above limitation may not apply to you.  
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL  
OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR  
When a replacement Machine is authorized by  
Brother, and you have delivered the Machine  
to an Authorized Service Center, the  
Authorized Service Center will provide you  
with a replacement Machine after receiving  
one from Brother. If you are dealing directly  
with Brother, Brother will send to you a  
replacement Machine with the understanding  
that you will, after receipt of the replacement  
Machine, supply the required proof of  
purchase information, together with the  
Machine that Brother agreed to replace. You  
are then expected to pack the Machine that  
Brother agreed to replace in the package from  
the replacement Machine and return it to  
Brother using the pre-paid freight bill supplied  
by Brother in accordance with the instructions  
provided by Brother. Since you will be in  
possession of two machines, Brother will  
require that you provide a valid major credit  
card number. Brother will issue a hold against  
the credit card account number that you  
provide until Brother receives your original  
Product and determines that your original  
Product is entitled to warranty coverage. Your  
credit card will be charged up to the cost of a  
new Product only if: (i) you do not return your  
original Product to Brother within five (5)  
business days; (ii) the problems with your  
original Product are not covered by the limited  
ORAL,  
WHETHER  
EXPRESSED  
BY  
AFFIRMATION, PROMISE, DESCRIPTION,  
DRAWING, MODEL OR SAMPLE. ANY AND  
ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THIS  
ONE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,  
INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY  
DISCLAIMED.  
This Limited Warranty is the only warranty  
that Brother is giving for this Product. It is  
the final expression and the exclusive and  
only statement of Brother's obligations to  
you. It replaces all other agreements and  
understandings that you may have with  
Brother or its representatives.  
This warranty gives you certain rights and  
you may also have other rights that may  
vary from state to state.  
This Limited Warranty (and Brother's  
obligation to you) may not be changed in  
any way unless you and Brother sign the  
same piece of paper in which we (1) refer  
to this Product and your bill of sale date, (2)  
describe the change to this warranty and  
(3) agree to make that change.  
Important:  
We recommend that you keep all original  
packing materials, in the event that you ship  
this Product.  
warranty;  
(iii) the proper packaging  
instructions are not followed and has caused  
damage to the product; or (iv) the warranty  
period on your original Product has expired or  
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BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
(Canada only)  
Pursuant to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts,  
Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. (“Brother”), or its Authorized Service  
Centers, will repair this MFC/Facsimile machine free of charge if defective in material or  
workmanship. This Limited Warranty does not include cleaning, consumables (including,  
without limitation, print cartridges, print head, toner and drum) or damage caused by accident,  
neglect, misuse or improper installation or operation, any damage caused from service,  
maintenance, modifications, or tampering by anyone other than a Brother Authorized Service  
Representative, or from the use of supplies or consumable items that are non-Brother  
products. Operation of the MFC/Facsimile machine in excess of the specifications or with the  
Serial Number or Rating Label removed shall be deemed abuse and all repairs thereafter  
shall be the sole liability of the end-user/purchaser. In order to obtain warranty service, the  
MFC/Facsimile machine must be delivered or shipped freight prepaid by the end  
user/purchaser to a “Brother” Authorized Service Center, together with your Proof of  
Purchase in the form of a Sales Receipt.  
For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable  
models) during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID the  
Warranty. (Refer to your User's Guide for proper packaging.)  
For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping. Damage to your print  
head resulting from packing without the ink cartridges will VOID your warranty. (Refer to your  
User's Guide for proper packaging.)  
BROTHER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED  
INCLUDING,  
WITHOUT  
LIMITATION,  
ANY  
IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES  
OF  
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXCEPT TO THE  
EXTENT THAT ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW CANNOT BE VALIDLY WAIVED.  
No oral or written information, advice or representation provided by Brother, its Authorized  
Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create another warranty  
or modify this warranty. This warranty states Brother's entire liability and your exclusive  
remedy against Brother for any failure of the MFC/Facsimile machine to operate properly.  
Neither Brother nor anyone else involved in the development, production, or delivery of this  
MFC/Facsimile machine shall be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential,  
exemplary, or punitive damages, including lost profits, arising from the use of or inability to  
use the product, even if advised by the end user/purchaser of the possibility of such damages.  
Since some Provinces do not allow the above limitation of liability, such limitation may not  
apply to you.  
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights  
which vary from Providence to Providence.  
Warranty Service is available at Brother Authorized Service Centers throughout  
Canada. For Technical Support or for the name and location of your nearest  
Authorized Service Center call 1-877-BROTHER.  
Internet support: [email protected] or browse  
Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd.  
1 Rue Hôtel de Ville  
Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6  
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Table of Contents  
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Section I  
General  
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Chapter 1  
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General Information  
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1
Using the  
documentation  
Warnings tell you what to do to  
prevent possible personal injury.  
1
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to  
possible electrical shock.  
Thank you for buying a Brother machine!  
Reading the documentation will help you  
make the most of your machine.  
Cautions specify procedures you  
must follow or avoid to prevent  
possible damage to the machine or  
other objects.  
Symbols and conventions  
used in the documentation  
Notes tell you how you should  
respond to a situation that may arise  
or give tips about how the operation  
works with other features.  
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The following symbols and conventions are  
used throughout the documentation.  
Improper Setup icons alert you to  
devices and operations that are not  
compatible with the machine.  
Bold  
Bold typeface identifiesspecific  
keys on the machine control  
panel.  
Italics  
Italicized typeface emphasizes  
an important point or refers you  
to a related topic.  
Courier Text in the Courier New font  
New  
identifies messages on the  
LCD of the machine.  
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Chapter 1  
Control panel overview  
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FAX-2480C  
FAX-2580C  
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12  
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9
Note  
Most of the illustrations in this User’s Guide show the FAX-2480C.  
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On/Off  
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Start keys:  
You can turn the machine on or off.  
Color Start  
One-Touch keys  
Lets you start sending faxes or making  
copies in full color.  
Instantly accesses your stored Quick-Dial  
numbers.  
Black Start  
3
4
5
6
Shift  
Lets you start sending faxes or making  
copies in black & white.  
When held down, lets you access the One-  
Touch numbers in the gray squares.  
Ink (FAX-2480C)  
10  
Stop/Exit  
Lets you clean the print head, check the print  
quality, and check the available ink volume.  
Stops an operation or exits from a menu.  
11 LCD (liquid crystal display)  
Fax Resolution  
Displays messages on the screen to help you  
set up and use your machine.  
Lets you temporarily change the resolution  
when sending a fax.  
12 Dial Pad  
Mode keys:  
Use these keys to dial telephone and fax  
numbers and as a keyboard for entering  
information into the machine.  
Fax  
Lets you access Fax mode.  
(Canada only) The # key lets you temporarily  
switch the dialing mode during a telephone call  
from Pulse to Tone.  
Copy  
Lets you access Copy mode.  
13 Fax and telephone keys:  
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8
Copy Options  
Redial/Pause  
Lets you temporarily change multiple copy  
settings.  
Redials the last number called. It also  
inserts a pause when programming quick  
dial numbers.  
Menu keys:  
Menu  
Hook/Hold (FAX-2480C)  
Lets you access the Menu to program your  
settings in the machine.  
Lets you place telephone calls on hold.  
Also, press before dialing if you want to  
make sure a fax machine will answer, and  
then press Black Start or Color Start.  
a Search/Speed Dial  
Lets you look up and dial numbers that are  
stored in the memory.  
Hold/Intercom (FAX-2580C)  
Volume keys  
Lets you place telephone calls on hold.  
Also, press this key to speak on the  
intercom or to transfer an incoming call to  
the cordless handset.  
d
c
In Fax mode, you can press these keys to  
adjust the ring volume.  
Speaker Phone (FAX-2580C)  
d  
Turns the speaker phone on or off.  
Press to scroll backward to a menu  
selection.  
14 Message Center keys (FAX-2580C):  
a or b  
MC On/Off  
Press to scroll through the menus and  
options.  
Turns the Message Center on or off. Will  
also flash if you have new messages.  
b Ink (FAX-2580C)  
Play  
Plays voice messages stored in memory.  
Erase  
Deletes voice/fax messages.  
Lets you clean the print head, check the  
print quality, and check the available ink  
volume.  
Clear/Back  
Press to cancel the current setting.  
OK  
15 Microphone (FAX-2580C)  
Picks up your voice when you speak to another  
party using Speaker Phone.  
Lets you store your settings in the machine.  
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Loading documents and paper  
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2
How to load documents  
2
Loading documents  
2
CAUTION  
2
You can send a fax, make copies, and scan  
from the ADF (automatic document feeder)  
and from the scanner glass.  
DO NOT pull on the document while it is  
feeding.  
Using the ADF  
2
DO NOT use paper that is curled, wrinkled,  
folded, ripped, stapled, paper clipped,  
pasted or taped.  
The ADF can hold up to 10 pages and feeds  
each sheet individually. Use standard 20 lb  
2
(80 g/m ) paper and always fan the pages  
DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or  
fabric.  
before putting them in the ADF.  
Recommended environment  
2
Make sure documents written with ink are  
Temperature:  
Humidity:  
Paper:  
68 to 86° F (20 to 30° C)  
completely dry.  
50% to 70%  
2
a Fan the pages well. Make sure you put  
the documents face down, top edge  
first in the ADF until you feel them touch  
the feed roller.  
20 lb LTR (80 g/m A4)  
Document Sizes Supported  
2
b Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of  
Length:  
Width:  
5.8 to 14 in.  
(148 to 355.6 mm)  
your documents.  
5.8 to 8.5 in.  
(148 to 215.9 mm)  
c Unfold the ADF Document Output  
Support Flap (1).  
2
Weight:  
17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m )  
1
CAUTION  
DO NOT leave thick documents on the  
scanner glass. If you do this, the ADF may  
jam.  
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b Using the document guidelines on the  
left, center the document face down on  
the scanner glass.  
Using the scanner glass  
2
You can use the scanner glass to fax, copy or  
scan pages of a book or one page at a time.  
Document Sizes Supported  
2
Length:  
Width:  
Up to 11.7 in. (297 mm)  
Up to 8.5 in. (215.9 mm)  
Up to 4.4 lb (2 kg)  
Weight:  
How to load documents  
Note  
2
To use the scanner glass, the ADF must  
be empty.  
a Lift the document cover.  
c Close the document cover.  
CAUTION  
If you are scanning a book or thick  
document, DO NOT slam the cover down or  
press on it.  
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Scannable area  
Acceptable paper and  
other media  
2
The scannable area depends on the settings  
in the application you are using. The figures  
below show the areas you cannot scan on  
paper.  
The print quality can be affected by the type  
of paper you are using in the machine.  
2
To get the best print quality for the settings  
you have chosen, always set the Paper Type  
to match the type of paper you load.  
3
4
1
You can use plain paper, inkjet paper (coated  
paper), photo paper, transparencies and  
envelopes.  
We recommend testing various paper types  
before buying large quantities.  
For best results, use Brother paper.  
2
When you print on inkjet paper (coated  
paper), transparencies and photo paper,  
be sure to choose the proper media in the  
Paper Type setting of the menu (See  
Usage Document Top (1)  
Size  
Left (3)  
Bottom (2) Right (4)  
Fax  
Letter  
A4  
0.12 in.  
(3 mm)  
0.16 in.  
(4 mm)  
When you print on Brother photo paper,  
load the instruction sheet included with the  
photo paper in the paper tray first, and  
then put the photo paper on top of the  
instruction sheet.  
0.12 in.  
(3 mm)  
0.04 in.  
(1 mm)  
Copy  
Letter  
A4  
0.12 in.  
(3 mm)  
0.12 in.  
(3 mm)  
When you use transparencies or photo  
paper, remove each sheet at once to  
prevent smudging or paper jams.  
0.12 in.  
(3 mm)  
0.12 in.  
(3 mm)  
Avoid touching the printed surface of the  
paper immediately after printing; the  
surface may not be completely dry and  
may stain your fingers.  
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Recommended media  
2
Improper Setup  
To get the best print quality, we suggest using  
Brother paper. (See table below.)  
DO NOT use the following kinds of paper:  
• Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or  
irregularly shaped paper  
We recommend using ‘3M Transparency  
Film’ when you print on transparencies.  
Brother paper  
1
Paper Type  
Item  
Letter Plain  
BP60PL (USA only)  
BP61GLL  
Letter Glossy Photo  
Letter Inkjet (Matte)  
1
BP60ML (USA only)  
BP61GLP  
1
0.08 in. (2 mm) or longer  
4 × 6 in. Glossy Photo  
• Extremely shiny or highly textured paper  
• Paper already printed on by a printer  
1
Available in the USA and from November 2006 in  
Canada.  
• Paper that cannot be arranged uniformly  
when stacked  
Handling and using media  
2
• Paper made with a short grain  
Store paper in its original packaging, and  
keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and  
away from moisture, direct sunlight and  
heat.  
Paper capacity of the output paper  
tray  
2
The coated side of photo paper is shiny.  
Avoid touching the shiny (coated) side.  
Load photo paper with the shiny side  
facing down.  
2
Up to 50 sheets of 20 lb Letter or 80 g/m A4  
paper.  
Transparencies or photo paper must be  
picked up from the output paper tray one  
page at a time to avoid smudging.  
Avoid touching either side of  
transparencies because they absorb  
water and perspiration easily, and this  
may cause decreased output quality.  
Transparencies designed for laser  
printers/copiers may stain your next  
document. Use only transparencies  
recommended for inkjet printing.  
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Loading documents and paper  
Choosing the right media  
2
Paper type and size for each operation  
2
2
Paper Type  
Paper Size  
Usage  
Fax  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Copy  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Print  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Cut Sheet  
Letter  
8 1/2 × 11 in. (216 × 279 mm)  
8.3 × 11.7 in. (210 × 297 mm)  
8 1/2 × 14 in. (216 × 356 mm)  
7 1/4 × 10 1/2 in. (184 × 267 mm)  
7.2 × 10.1 in. (182 × 257 mm)  
5.8 × 8.3 in. (148 × 210 mm)  
4.1 × 5.8 in. (105 × 148 mm)  
4 × 6 in. (10 × 15 cm)  
A4  
Legal  
Executive  
JIS B5  
A5  
Yes  
A6  
Cards  
Photo  
Yes  
Photo 2L  
Index Card  
Post Card 1  
5 × 7 in. (13 × 18 cm)  
5 × 8 in. (127 × 203 mm)  
3.9 × 5.8 in. (100 × 148 mm)  
5.8 × 7.9 in. (148 × 200 mm)  
Post Card 2  
(Double)  
Envelopes  
C5 Envelope  
DL Envelope  
COM-10  
6.4 × 9 in. (162 × 229 mm)  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
4.3 × 8.7 in. (110 × 220 mm)  
4 1/8 × 9 1/2 in. (105 × 241 mm)  
3 7/8 × 7 1/2 in. (98 × 191 mm)  
4.1 × 9.3 in. (105 × 235 mm)  
8 1/2 × 11 in. (216 × 279 mm)  
8.3 × 11.7 in. (210 × 297 mm)  
Monarch  
JE4 Envelope  
Letter  
Transparencies  
Yes  
Yes  
A4  
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Paper weight, thickness and capacity  
2
Paper Type  
Weight  
Thickness  
No. of sheets  
2
Cut  
Sheet  
Plain Paper  
Inkjet Paper  
0.003 to 0.006 in. (0.08 to 0.15 mm)  
17 to 32 lb (64 to 120 g/m )  
100  
2
0.003 to 0.01 in. (0.08 to 0.25 mm)  
Up to 0.01 in. (Up to 0.25 mm)  
20  
20  
17 to 53 lb (64 to 200 g/m )  
Glossy Paper Up to 58 lb  
(Up to 220 g/m )  
Cards Photo 4" × 6" Up to 64 lb  
2
Up to 0.01 in. (Up to 0.28 mm)  
Up to 0.006 in. (Up to 0.15 mm)  
Up to 0.01 in. (Up to 0.23 mm)  
20  
30  
30  
2
(Up to 240 g/m )  
Index Card  
Post Card  
Up to 32 lb  
2
(Up to 120 g/m )  
Up to 53 lb  
2
(Up to 200 g/m )  
2
Envelopes  
Transparencies  
Up to 0.02 in. (Up to 0.52 mm)  
10  
10  
20 to 25 lb (75 to 95 g/m )  
1
Up to 50 sheets for Legal size paper 20 lb (80 g/m2).  
Up to 100 sheets of 20 lb (80 g/m2) paper.  
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Loading documents and paper  
b Press and slide the paper side  
guides (1) and paper length guide (2) to  
fit the paper size.  
Loading paper and  
other media  
2
1
a If the paper support flap is open, close it,  
and then pull the paper tray completely  
out of the machine.  
2
Lift the output paper tray cover (1).  
2
1
c Fan the stack of paper well to avoid  
paper jams and misfeeds.  
Note  
Always make sure that the paper is not  
curled.  
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d Gently put the paper into the paper tray  
print side down and top edge first.  
e Gently adjust the paper side guides with  
both hands to the paper.  
Check that the paper is flat in the tray.  
Make sure the paper side guides touch  
the sides of the paper.  
Note  
When you use Legal size paper, press  
and hold the universal guide release  
button as you slide out the front of the  
paper tray.  
Note  
Be careful that you do not push the paper  
in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray  
and cause feed problems.  
f Close the output paper tray cover.  
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g Slowly push the paper tray completely  
Loading envelopes and post  
cards  
into the machine.  
2
About envelopes  
2
2
Use envelopes that weigh from 20 to 25 lb  
2
(75 to 95 g/m ).  
Some envelopes need margin settings to  
be set in the application. Make sure you  
do a test print first.  
h While holding the paper tray in place,  
pull out the paper support (1) until it  
clicks and unfold the paper support  
flap (2).  
CAUTION  
Do not use any of the following types of  
envelopes, as they will cause paper feed  
problems:  
• That are of a baggy construction.  
• That are embossed (have raised writing  
on them).  
• That have clasps or staples.  
• That are pre-printed on the inside.  
Glue  
2
Double flap  
2
Note  
Do not use the paper support flap for  
Legal paper.  
Occasionally you may experience paper  
feed problems caused by the thickness,  
size and flap shape of the envelopes you  
are using.  
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How to load envelopes and post cards  
2
If you have problems when printing on  
envelopes, try the following  
suggestions:  
a Before loading, press the corners and  
sides of the envelopes or post cards to  
make them as flat as possible.  
2
a Open the envelope flap.  
Note  
b Make sure the open flap is either to the  
side of the envelope or to the back edge  
of the envelope when printing.  
If the envelopes or post cards are ‘double-  
feeding,’ put one envelope or post card in  
the paper tray at a time.  
c Adjust the size and margin in your  
application.  
Removing small printouts  
from the machine  
2
When the machine ejects small paper onto  
the output paper tray you may not be able to  
reach it. Make sure printing has finished, and  
then pull the tray completely out of the  
machine.  
b Put the envelopes or post cards into the  
paper tray with the address side down  
and the leading edge as shown in the  
illustration in first as shown in the  
illustration. Slide the paper side  
guides (1) and paper length guide (2) to  
fit the size of the envelopes or post  
cards.  
1
2
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Loading documents and paper  
Printable Area  
2
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. The machine can only print in the  
shaded areas when the Borderless print feature is available and turned on.  
2
Cut Sheet Paper  
Envelopes  
3
4
3
1
4
1
2
2
Top (1)  
Bottom (2)  
Left (3)  
Right (4)  
Cut Sheet  
Envelopes  
0.12 in. (3 mm)  
0.47 in. (12 mm)  
0.12 in. (3 mm)  
0.95 in. (24 mm)  
0.12 in. (3 mm)  
0.12 in. (3 mm)  
0.12 in. (3 mm)  
0.12 in. (3 mm)  
Note  
The Borderless feature is not available for envelopes.  
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General setup  
3
3
On/Off key  
3
On/Off setting  
3
When the machine is idle, you can turn it on  
and off by pressing the On/Off key.  
You can customize the machine's On/Off  
key. The default setting is  
Fax Receive:Off. Your machine will not  
work when it is switched off, but it will clean  
the print head periodically. If you turn this  
setting to Fax Receive:On, you can  
receive faxes or calls even when the machine  
Note  
If you have connected an external  
telephone or TAD, it is always available.  
is switched off. (See On/Off key on page 18.)  
Turning the machine off  
3
a Press Menu, 1, 6.  
a Press and hold down the On/Off key  
until the LCD shows Shutting Down.  
The LCD light goes off.  
b Press a or b to choose  
Fax Receive:On, or  
Fax Receive:Off.  
Press OK.  
Turning the machine on  
3
c Press Stop/Exit.  
a Press the On/Off key.  
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Mode Timer  
3
On/Off  
setting  
Receive  
mode  
Available operations  
The machine has two temporary mode keys  
on the control panel: Fax and Copy. You can  
change the amount of time the machine takes  
after the last Copy operation before it returns  
to Fax mode. If you choose Off, the machine  
stays in the mode you used last.  
Fax  
No machineoperations  
will be available.  
Receive:  
Off  
(factory  
setting)  
3
Fax  
Fax Only Fax Receive  
Receive:  
Easy Receive  
External  
On  
Delayed Fax  
Fax Forward  
TAD  
Fax/Tel  
Paging  
Fax Storage  
Manual  
MC:Msg  
Remote Retrieval  
a Press Menu, 1, 1.  
Fax Receive  
b Press a or b to choose 0 Sec,  
Recording Incoming  
Message  
Ctr  
30 Secs, 1 Min, 2 Mins, 5 Minsor  
Easy Receive,  
Off.  
Press OK.  
Delayed Fax  
Fax Forward  
c Press Stop/Exit.  
Paging  
Fax Storage  
Remote Retrieval  
Manual  
Easy Receive  
Delayed Fax  
Fax/Tel  
1
2
You cannot receive a fax with Black Start or  
Color Start.  
You can receive telephone calls by lifting the handset  
(FAX-2480C) or using the cordless handset  
(FAX-2580C).  
3
4
FAX-2480C  
(FAX-2580C) When an external TAD is connected  
and Easy Receive is turned on.  
5
6
FAX-2580C  
(FAX-2580C) You cannot receive a fax automatically  
if you have set the receive mode to Fax/Tel.  
7
Set before you switch off the machine.  
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Chapter 3  
Paper settings  
3
Volume Settings  
3
Paper Type  
3
Ring Volume  
3
To get the best print quality, set the machine  
for the type of paper you are using.  
You can choose a range of ring volume  
levels, from Highto Off.  
a Press Menu, 1, 2.  
While in Fax mode  
, press d or c  
b Press a or b to choose Plain Paper,  
Inkjet Paper, Brother Photo,  
Other Photoor Transparency.  
Press OK.  
to adjust the volume level. The LCD shows  
the current setting, and each key press will  
change the volume to the next level. The  
machine will keep the new setting until you  
change it.  
c Press Stop/Exit.  
You can also change the volume through the  
menu, by following the instructions below:  
Note  
The machine ejects paper with printed  
surfaces face up onto the paper tray in the  
front of the machine. When you use  
transparencies or glossy paper, remove  
each sheet at once to prevent smudging  
or paper jams.  
Setting the Ring Volume from the  
menu  
3
a Press Menu, 1, 4, 1.  
b Press a or b to choose Low, Med,  
Highor Off.  
Press OK.  
Paper Size  
3
c Press Stop/Exit.  
You can use five sizes of paper for printing  
copies: Letter, Legal, A4, A5, and 4 × 6 in.  
(10 × 15 cm) and three sizes for printing  
faxes: 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.  
Beeper Volume  
3
When the beeper is on, the machine will beep  
when you press a key, make a mistake or  
after you send or receive a fax.  
You can choose a range of volume levels,  
from Highto Off.  
a Press Menu, 1, 3.  
a Press Menu, 1, 4, 2.  
b Press a or b to choose Letter,  
Legal, A4, A5or 4"×6".  
Press OK.  
b Press a or b to choose Low, Med,  
Highor Off  
Press OK.  
c Press Stop/Exit.  
c Press Stop/Exit.  
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Speaker Volume  
3
Choosing the Handset  
Volume (For Volume Amplify)  
(FAX-2480C only)  
You can choose a range of speaker volume  
3
levels, from Highto Off.  
Before you begin to use the machine, you  
must decide if you need to set the handset  
volume to Vol Amplify:Onfor a user who  
is hearing-impaired. The AMPLIFY volume  
level complies with FCC standards.  
a Press Menu, 1, 4, 3.  
b Press a or b to choose Low, Med,  
Highor Off.  
3
Press OK.  
Vol Amplify:Off  
c Press Stop/Exit.  
You can also adjust the speaker volume by  
This default setting is appropriate if none of  
the users are hearing-impaired. During a  
conversation, users can press d or c  
on the control panel to adjust the volume to  
Lowor High. When the handset is replaced,  
the handset volume will remain until you  
change it again.  
pressing Hook/Hold or Speaker Phone.  
a Press Hook/Hold or Speaker Phone.  
b Press d or c  
.
This setting will stay until you change it  
again.  
Vol Amplify:On—Temporary  
This setting is appropriate if some of the  
users are hearing-impaired. During a  
conversation, users can press d or c  
on the control panel to adjust the volume to  
Low, Highor Volume Amplify.  
c Press Hook/Hold or Speaker Phone.  
Handset Volume  
(FAX-2480C only)  
3
When the handset is replaced, the handset  
volume returns to the default setting of Low.  
a Press Menu, 1, 4, 4.  
Vol Amplify:On—Permanent  
b Press a or b to choose Lowor High.  
Press OK.  
Choose Vol Amplify:On—Permanentifall  
of the users are hearing-impaired. During a  
conversation, users can press d or c  
on the control panel to adjust the volume to  
Low, Highor Volume Amplify. When the  
handset is replaced, the handset volume  
returns to the default setting of Volume  
Amplify.  
c Press Stop/Exit.  
You can also adjust the handset volume any  
time you are talking on the telephone. There  
are two handset volume levels, Lowand  
High. The default setting is Low.  
Press d or c  
to adjust the volume level.  
Note  
The LCD shows the setting you are choosing.  
The new setting will remain until you change  
it again.  
When you press d or c  
on the  
control panel to adjust the volume, the  
LCD shows the setting you are choosing.  
Each key press changes the volume to the  
next setting.  
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Automatic Daylight  
Savings Time  
WARNING  
3
It is important that you do NOT choose  
Permanentunless ALL the users are  
hearing-impaired. Otherwise, the default  
setting of Volume Amplifymay damage  
the hearing of some users.  
You can set the machine to change  
automatically for daylight savings time. It will  
reset itself forward one hour in the Spring and  
backward one hour in the Fall. Make sure you  
have set the correct date and time in the  
Date/Timesetting.  
Setting Volume Amplify  
(FAX-2480C only)  
a Press Menu, 1, 5.  
3
b Press a or b to choose Onor Off.  
Press OK.  
Please carefully read Choosing the Handset  
only) on page 21 before you do the following  
steps:  
c Press Stop/Exit.  
a Press Menu, 1, 4, 5.  
b Do one of the following:  
If none of the users are hearing-  
impaired, press a or b to choose  
Vol Amplify:Off, and then press  
OK and go to step d.  
If some or all of the users are  
hearing-impaired, press a or b to  
choose Vol Amplify:On, and then  
press OK.  
c Do one of the following:  
If all the users are hearing-impaired,  
press a or b to choose  
Vol Amplify:On—Permanent,  
and then press OK.  
If only some of the users are hearing-  
impaired, choose  
Vol Amplify:On—Temporary,  
and then press OK.  
d Press Stop/Exit.  
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General setup  
LCD display  
3
LCD Contrast  
3
You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper  
and more vivid display. If you are having  
difficulty reading the LCD, try changing the  
contrast setting.  
3
a Press Menu, 1, 7.  
b Press a or b to choose Lightor  
Dark.  
Press OK.  
c Press Stop/Exit.  
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Security features  
4
4
Setting and changing the TX  
Lock password  
TX Lock  
(FAX-2480C only)  
4
4
TX Lock lets you prevent unauthorized  
access to the machine. You will not be able to  
continue to schedule Delayed Faxes or  
Polling jobs. However, any pre-scheduled  
Delayed Faxes will be sent even if you turn on  
TX Lock, so they will not be lost.  
Note  
If you have already set the password, you  
will not need to set it again.  
Setting up the password  
4
While TX Lock is On, the following operations  
are available:  
a Press Menu, 2, 0, 1.  
b Enter a 4-digit number for the password.  
Press OK.  
Receiving faxes  
Fax Forwarding (If Fax Forwarding was  
already On)  
c When the LCD shows Verify:, re-  
enter the password.  
Remote retrieval (If Fax Storage was  
Press OK.  
already On)  
While TX Lock is On, the following operations  
are NOT available:  
d Press Stop/Exit.  
Sending faxes  
Copying  
Changing the TX Lock password  
4
a Press Menu, 2, 0, 1.  
Note  
b Press a or b to choose  
Set Password.  
If you forget the TX Lock password,  
please call Brother Customer Service.  
Press OK.  
c Enter a 4-digit number for the current  
password.  
Press OK.  
d Enter a 4-digit number for a new  
password.  
Press OK.  
e When the LCD shows Verify:, re-  
enter the password.  
Press OK.  
f Press Stop/Exit.  
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Security features  
Turning the TX Lock on/off  
Memory Security  
(FAX-2580C only)  
4
Turning TX Lock on  
4
Memory Security lets you prevent  
a Press Menu, 2, 0, 1.  
unauthorized access to the machine. You will  
not be able to continue to schedule Delayed  
Faxes or Polling jobs. However, any pre-  
scheduled Delayed Faxes will be sent even if  
you turn on Memory Security, so they will not  
be lost.  
b Press a or b to choose Set TX Lock.  
Press OK.  
c Enter the registered 4-digit password.  
Press OK.  
4
While Memory Security is On, the following  
operations are available:  
The machine goes offline and the LCD  
shows TX Lock Mode.  
Receiving faxes into memory (limited by  
Turning TX Lock off  
4
memory capacity)  
Fax Forwarding (If Fax Forwarding was  
a Press Menu.  
already On)  
b Enter the registered 4-digit password.  
Press OK.  
Remote retrieval (If Fax Storage was  
already On)  
TX lock is automatically turned off.  
Cordless handset  
• Making a call  
Note  
If you enter the wrong password, the LCD  
shows Wrong Passwordand stays  
offline. The machine will stay in TX Lock  
mode until the registered password is  
entered.  
• Receiving a call  
• Viewing Caller ID (with subscriber  
service)  
While Memory Security is on, the following  
operations are NOT available:  
Printing received faxes  
Sending faxes  
Copying  
Cordless handset  
• Intercom  
• Transfer a call  
• Register cordless handset  
Note  
• To print the faxes in memory, turn off  
Memory Security.  
• If you forget the Memory Security  
password, please call Brother Customer  
Service.  
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Chapter 4  
Setting and changing the  
memory security password  
Turning the memory security  
on/off  
4
4
Note  
Turning on the memory security lock  
4
If you have already set the password, you  
will not need to set it again.  
a Press Menu, 2, 0, 1.  
b Press a or b to choose  
Set Security.  
Setting a password for the first time  
4
Press OK.  
a Press Menu, 2, 0, 1.  
c Enter the registered 4-digit password.  
Press OK.  
b Enter a 4-digit number for the password.  
Press OK.  
The machine goes offline and the LCD  
shows Secure Mode.  
c When the LCD shows Verify:, re-  
enter the password.  
Note  
Press OK.  
If there is a power failure the data will stay  
in memory for approximately 24 hours.  
d Press Stop/Exit.  
Changing your memory security  
password  
Turning off the memory security  
4
4
a Press Menu.  
a Press Menu, 2, 0, 1.  
b Enter the registered 4-digit password.  
b Press a or b to choose  
Set Password.  
Press OK.  
Memory Security is automatically turned  
off.  
Press OK.  
c Enter the registered 4-digit number for  
the current password.  
Note  
If you enter the wrong password, the LCD  
shows Wrong Passwordand stays  
offline. The machine will stay in Secure  
mode until the registered password is  
entered.  
Press OK.  
d Enter a 4-digit number for a new  
password.  
Press OK.  
e When the LCD shows Verify:, re-  
enter the new password.  
Press OK.  
f Press Stop/Exit.  
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Sending a fax  
5
5
a Make sure you are in Fax mode  
.
Entering Fax mode  
5
b Load your document on the scanner  
glass.  
To enter fax mode, press  
key will glow green.  
(Fax), and the  
c Dial the fax number.  
The LCD will show the new job number and  
the memory available.The number of pages  
you can scan into the memory will vary  
d Press Black Start or Color Start.  
If you press Black Start, the  
machine starts scanning the first  
page. Go to step e.  
depending on the data that is printed on them.  
If you press Color Start, the  
machine starts sending the  
document.  
Faxing from the ADF  
5
a Make sure you are in Fax mode  
.
e Do one of the following:  
To send a single page, press 2 to  
choose No. (or press Black Start  
again).  
b Put the document face down in the ADF.  
c Dial the fax number.  
The machine starts sending the  
document.  
To send more than one page, press  
d Press Black Start or Color Start.  
The machine starts scanning the  
document.  
1 to choose Yesand go to step f.  
f Put the next page on the scanner glass.  
Press OK.  
Note  
• To cancel, press Stop/Exit.  
• If the memory is full, the fax will be sent in  
real time.  
The machine starts scanning the page.  
(Repeat step e and step f for each  
additional page.)  
Note  
Faxing from the scanner glass  
5
If the memory is full and you are faxing a  
single page, it will be sent in real time.  
You can use the scanner glass to fax pages  
of a book one at a time. The documents can  
be up to letter or A4 size.  
You cannot send multiple pages for color  
faxes.  
Note  
Since you can only scan one page at a  
time, it is easier to use the ADF if you are  
sending a multiple page document.  
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Sending a fax  
Faxing A4 size documents  
from the scanner glass  
Broadcasting  
(Black & White only)  
5
5
When documents are A4 size, you need to  
set Scan Size to A4. If you do not, the bottom  
portion of the faxes will be missing.  
Broadcasting is when the same fax message  
is automatically sent to more than one fax  
number. You can include Groups, One-  
Touch, Speed-Dial numbers and up to 50  
manually dialed numbers in the same  
broadcast.  
a Make sure you are in Fax mode  
b Press Menu, 2, 2, 0.  
.
After the broadcast is finished, a Broadcast  
Report will be printed.  
c Press a or b to choose A4.  
Press OK.  
a Make sure you are in Fax mode  
b Load your document.  
.
5
Color fax transmission  
5
Your machine can send a color fax to  
machines that support this feature.  
c Enter a number. Press OK.  
You can use either a One-Touch,  
Speed-Dial, a Group or a manually  
entered number using the dial pad.  
However, color faxes cannot be stored in the  
memory. When you send a color fax, the  
machine will send it in real time (even if  
Real Time TXis set to Off).  
d Repeat c until you have entered all the  
fax numbers you wish to broadcast to.  
Canceling a fax in progress  
5
e Press Black Start.  
If you want to cancel a fax while the machine  
is scanning, dialing or sending, press  
Stop/Exit.  
Note  
• If you did not use up any of the numbers  
for Groups, you can ‘broadcast’ faxes to  
as many as 140 (FAX-2480C) or 154  
(FAX-2580C) different numbers.  
• The available memory will vary depending  
on the types of jobs in the memory and the  
number of locations used for  
broadcasting. If you broadcast to the  
maximum numbers available, you will not  
be able to use dual access.  
• If the memory is full, press Stop/Exit to  
stop the job. If more than one page has  
been scanned, press Black Start to send  
the portion that is in the memory.  
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Canceling a Broadcast in  
progress  
Additional sending  
operations  
5
5
a Press Menu, 2, 6.  
The LCD will show the fax number being  
dialed.  
Sending faxes using multiple  
settings  
5
b Press OK.  
When you send a fax you can choose any  
combination of these settings: resolution,  
contrast, overseas mode and real time  
transmission.  
The LCD will show the job number:  
XXXXXXXX  
1.Clear 2.Exit  
a Make sure you are in Fax mode  
b Load your document.  
.
c Press 1 to clear.  
The LCD will then show the Broadcast  
job number and 1.Clear 2.Exit.  
c Choose a setting you want to change.  
Press OK.  
d To cancel the Broadcast, press 1.  
e Press Stop/Exit.  
d Do one of the following:  
Press 1 to change another setting.  
Press 2 when you have finished  
choosing your settings.  
Other Settings  
1.Yes 2.No  
e Send the fax as normal.  
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Sending a fax  
To change the default fax resolution  
5
Contrast  
5
a Make sure you are in Fax mode  
b Press Menu, 2, 2, 2.  
.
If your document is very light or very dark, you  
may want to change the contrast.  
Use Lightwhen sending a light document.  
Use Darkwhen sending a dark document.  
c Press a or b to choose the resolution  
you want.  
Press OK.  
a Make sure you are in Fax mode  
b Load your document.  
.
Note  
You can choose four different resolution  
settings for black & white faxes and two for  
color.  
c Press Menu, 2, 2, 1.  
d Press a or b to choose Auto, Light  
5
or Dark.  
Press OK.  
Black & White  
Standard  
Suitable for most typed  
documents.  
Note  
Fine  
Good for small print and  
transmits a little slower than  
Standard resolution.  
Even if you choose Lightor Dark, the  
machine will send the fax using the Auto  
setting in any of the following conditions:  
S.Fine  
Photo  
Good for small print or artwork  
and transmits slower than Fine  
resolution.  
• When you send a color fax.  
• When you choose Photoas the Fax  
Resolution.  
Use when the document has  
varying shades of gray or is a  
photograph. This has the  
slowest transmission.  
Changing Fax Resolution  
5
The quality of a fax can be improved by  
changing the fax resolution. Resolution can  
be changed for the next fax or for all faxes.  
Color  
Standard  
Suitable for most typed  
documents.  
Fine  
Use when the document is a  
photograph. The transmission  
time is slower than Standard  
resolution.  
To change the fax resolution for the  
next fax  
5
a Make sure you are in Fax mode  
b Load your document.  
.
If you choose S.Fineor Photoand then  
use the Color Start key to send a fax, the  
machine will send the fax using the Fine  
setting.  
c Press Fax Resolution then a or b to  
choose the resolution.  
Press OK.  
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Dual access  
Real time transmission  
5
(Black & White only)  
5
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 dialing and  
sending.  
You can dial a number and start scanning the  
fax into memory—even when the machine is  
sending from memory, receiving faxes or  
printing PC data. The LCD shows the new job  
number and available memory.  
If the memory is full or you are sending a color  
fax, the machine will send the document in  
real time (even if Real Time TXis set to  
Off).  
The number of pages you can scan into the  
memory will vary depending on the data that  
is printed on them.  
Sometimes, you may want to send an  
important document immediately, without  
waiting for memory transmission. You can set  
Real Time TXto Onfor all documents or  
Next Fax Onlyfor the next fax only.  
Note  
If the Out of Memorymessage appears  
while scanning documents, press  
Stop/Exit to cancel or Black Start to send  
the scanned pages.  
Note  
In Real Time Transmission, the automatic  
redial feature does not work when using  
the scanner glass.  
Sending in real time for all faxes  
5
a Make sure you are in Fax mode  
.
b Press Menu, 2, 2, 5.  
5.Real Time TX  
Realtime TX:On  
c Press a or b to choose Onor Off.  
Press OK.  
Sending in real time for the next fax  
only  
5
a Make sure you are in Fax mode  
b Press Menu, 2, 2, 5.  
.
c Press a or b to choose Next Fax  
Only. Press OK.  
d Press a or b to choose On(or Off).  
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Sending a fax  
Overseas Mode  
5
Delayed Batch Transmission  
(Black & White only)  
5
If you are having difficulty sending a fax  
overseas due to possible interference on the  
phone line, we recommend that you turn on  
the Overseas mode. After you send a fax  
using this feature, the feature will turn itself  
off.  
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.  
a Make sure you are in Fax mode  
b Load your document.  
.
a Make sure you are in Fax mode  
b Press Menu, 2, 2, 4.  
.
c Press Menu, 2, 2, 7.  
5
d Press a or b to choose On(or Off).  
Press OK.  
c Press a or b to choose On(or Off).  
Press OK.  
d Press Stop/Exit.  
Delayed Faxing  
(Black & White only)  
5
Checking and canceling  
waiting jobs  
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 in step d.  
5
You can check which jobs are still waiting in  
the memory to be sent and cancel a job. (If  
there are no jobs, the LCD shows  
No Jobs Waiting.)  
a Make sure you are in Fax mode  
b Load your document.  
.
a Press Menu, 2, 6.  
Any waiting jobs appear on the LCD.  
c Press Menu, 2, 2, 3.  
b Press a or b to scroll through the jobs  
and choose the job you want to cancel.  
Press OK.  
d Do one of the following:  
Press OK to accept the displayed  
time.  
Enter the time you want the fax to be  
sent (in 24-hour format).  
(For example, enter 19:45 for  
7:45 PM.)  
c Do one of the following:  
Press a or b to scroll through the  
waiting jobs, press OK to choose a  
job, and then press 1 to cancel it.  
Press 2 to exit without canceling.  
Press OK.  
Note  
d When you have finished, press  
Stop/Exit.  
The number of pages you can scan into  
the memory depends on the amount of  
data that is printed on each page.  
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e Replace the handset.  
Sending a fax manually  
5
Manual transmission lets you hear the  
dialing, ringing and fax-receiving tones while  
sending a fax.  
Out of Memory message  
5
If you get an Out of Memorymessage while  
scanning the first page of a fax, press  
Stop/Exit to cancel the fax.  
a Make sure you are in Fax mode  
b Load your document.  
.
If you get an Out of Memorymessage while  
scanning a subsequent page, you will have  
the option to press Start to send the pages  
scanned so far, or to press Stop/Exit to  
cancel the operation  
c To listen for a dial tone do one of the  
following:  
(FAX-2480C) Press Hook/Hold or  
pick up the handset.  
(FAX-2580C) Press Speaker Phone  
on the machine.  
Note  
If you get an Out of Memorymessage  
while faxing and you do not want to delete  
your stored faxes to clear the memory,  
you can send the fax in real time. (See  
d Dial using the machine’s dial pad.  
e When you hear the fax tone, press  
Black Start or Color Start.  
If you are using the scanner glass press  
1 to send a fax.  
1.Send 2.Receive  
f If you picked up the machine’s handset,  
replace it.  
Sending a fax at the end of a  
conversation (FAX-2480C  
only)  
5
At the end of a conversation you can send a  
fax to the other party before you both hang  
up.  
a Ask the other party to wait for fax tones  
(beeps) and then to press the Start or  
Send key before hanging up.  
b Make sure you are in Fax mode  
c Load your document.  
.
d Press Black Start or Color Start.  
If you load the document on the  
scanner glass, press 1 to send the  
fax.  
1.Send 2.Receive  
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6
6
Receive modes  
6
You must choose a receive mode depending on the external devices and telephone subscriber  
services you have on your line. The diagrams below will help you choose the correct mode. For  
more detailed information about the receive modes see page 37.  
Choosing the Receive Mode  
6
FAX-2480C  
6
Do you use a Distinctive Ring subscriber service?  
See Distinctive Ring.  
Yes  
No  
Are you connecting an external telephone or external TAD (telephone  
answering device) to the machine?  
6
No  
Yes  
Are you using the voice message  
function of your external TAD  
(telephone answering device)?  
Do you want the machine to  
answer fax and telephone  
calls automatically?  
Manual  
No  
No  
Yes  
Do you want to use the  
machine for fax only?  
Fax Only  
Yes  
Fax/Tel  
No  
External TAD  
Yes  
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FAX-2580C  
6
See Message Center.  
See Distinctive Ring.  
Are you using the built-in Message Center?  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Do you use a Distinctive Ring subscriber service?  
No  
Are you connecting an external telephone or external TAD (telephone  
answering device) to the machine?  
No  
Yes  
Are you using the voice message  
function of your external TAD  
(telephone answering device)?  
Do you want the machine to  
answer fax and telephone  
calls automatically?  
Manual  
No  
No  
Yes  
Do you want to use the  
machine for fax only?  
Fax Only  
Yes  
Fax/Tel  
No  
Manual*  
Yes  
* We recommend you set Easy Receiveto On.  
To set a receive mode, follow the instructions below.  
a Press Menu, 0, 1.  
The LCD will display the current receive  
mode.  
b Press a or b to choose Fax Only,  
Fax/Tel, External TAD  
(FAX-2480C only) or Manual.  
Press OK.  
12/10 11:53 Fax  
1
c Press Stop/Exit.  
1
Current receive mode  
Fax: Fax Only  
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Receiving a Fax  
Message Center (MC:Msg Ctr  
(FAX-2580C only)  
)
Using receive modes  
6
6
Some receive modes answer automatically  
(Fax Onlyand Fax/Tel). You may want to  
change the ring delay before using these  
modes. See Ring Delay on page 38.  
The Message Center (MC:Msg Ctr) helps  
you automatically manage incoming calls, by  
recognizing whether they are fax or voice  
calls and handling them in one of the  
following ways:  
Fax only  
6
Faxes will be automatically received.  
Voice callers can record a message.  
Fax only mode will automatically answer  
every call. If the call is a fax your machine will  
receive it.  
To set up the Message Center mode, see  
Fax/Tel  
6
If Message Center Mode is On, it  
will override your receive mode  
setting. The screen shows MC.  
Fax/Tel mode helps you automatically  
manage incoming calls, by recognizing  
whether they are fax or voice calls and  
handling them in one of the following ways:  
6
If Message Center Mode is Off, the  
receive mode returns to your  
original setting. (See Message  
Faxes will be automatically received.  
Voice calls will start the F/T ring to tell you  
to pick up the line. The F/T ring is a fast  
double ring made by your machine.  
External TAD  
(FAX-2480C only)  
6
External TAD mode lets an external  
answering device manage your incoming  
calls. Incoming calls will be handled in one of  
the following ways:  
Manual  
6
Manual mode turns off all automatic  
answering functions unless you are using the  
Distinctive Ring feature.  
Faxes will be automatically received.  
Voice callers can record a message on the  
external TAD.  
To receive a fax in manual mode press Black  
Start or Color Start when you hear fax tones  
(short repeating beeps). You can also use the  
Easy Receive feature to receive faxes by  
lifting a handset on the same line as the  
machine.  
For more information see Connecting an  
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F/T Ring Time  
(Fax/Tel mode only)  
Receive mode settings  
6
6
Ring Delay  
6
If you set the Receive Mode to Fax/Tel, you  
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 receives the fax.  
The Ring Delay sets the number of times the  
machine rings before it answers in Fax Only  
or Fax/Telmode. If you have external or  
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.  
This pseudo/double-ring happens after the  
initial ringing from the phone company. Only  
the machine rings and no other phones on the  
same line will ring with the special  
pseudo/double-ring. However, you can still  
answer the call on any telephone on the same  
line as the machine. (See Using external and  
If toll saver is On, then the ring delay setting  
59. (FAX-2580C only)  
a Press Menu, 2, 1, 2.  
b Press a or b to choose how long the  
machine will ring to alert you that you  
have a voice call (20, 30, 40 or 70  
seconds).  
a Press Menu, 2, 1, 1.  
b (FAX-2580C only)  
Press a or b to choose Ring Delay.  
Press OK.  
Press OK.  
c Press a or b to choose how many  
times the line rings before the machine  
answers (00-04).  
c Press Stop/Exit.  
Note  
Press OK.  
If you choose 00, the line will not ring at  
all.  
Even if the caller hangs up during the  
pseudo/double-ringing, the machine will  
continue to ring for the set time.  
d Press Stop/Exit.  
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Receiving a Fax  
a Press Menu, 2, 1, 3.  
Easy Receive  
6
b Press a or b to choose On, Semi or  
Off.  
Press OK.  
If Easy Receive is On:  
6
The machine receives a fax call  
automatically, even if you answer the call.  
When you see Receiving on the LCD or  
when you hear “chirps” through the handset  
you are using, just replace the handset. Your  
machine will do the rest.  
c Press Stop/Exit.  
Additional receiving  
operations  
6
If Easy Receive is Semi:  
6
Printing a reduced incoming  
fax  
The machine will only receive a fax call  
automatically if you answered it using the  
machine’s handset or cordless handset or  
Speaker Phone. If you answered at an  
extension phone press l 5 1. (See Using  
6
If you choose On, the machine automatically  
reduces each page of an incoming fax to fit on  
one page of A4, Letter, Legal size paper.  
6
The machine calculates the reduction ratio by  
using the page size of the fax and your Paper  
Size setting (Menu, 1, 3).  
If Easy Receive is Off:  
6
If you are at the machine and answer a call  
first by lifting a handset, then press  
Black Start or Color Start, and then press 2  
to receive.  
a Make sure you are in Fax mode  
.
b Press Menu, 2, 1, 5.  
5.Auto Reduction  
If you answered at an extension phone press  
l
c Use a or b to choose On or Off.  
Press OK.  
Note  
d Press Stop/Exit.  
• If this feature is set to On, but your  
machine does not connect a fax call when  
you lift an extension or external phone  
handset, press the fax receive code l 5 1.  
• If you send faxes from a computer on the  
same phone line and the machine  
intercepts them, set Easy Receive to Off.  
• (FAX-2580C) If you typically carry the  
cordless handset away from the machine,  
we recommend that you turn on Easy  
Receive. If Easy Receive is turned off and  
you answer a fax call you will have to go to  
the machine and press Black Start or  
Color Start.  
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Chapter 6  
Receiving a fax at the end of a  
conversation (FAX-2480C  
only)  
6
At the end of a conversation you can ask the  
other party to send you a fax before you both  
hang up.  
a Ask the other party to place the  
document in their machine and to press  
Start or Send key.  
b When you hear the CNG tones (slowly  
repeating beeps), press Black Start or  
Color Start.  
c Press 2 to receive a fax.  
1.Send 2.Receive  
d If you picked up the handset, replace it.  
Printing a fax from the  
memory  
6
If you have chosen paging or fax storage, you  
can still print a fax from the memory when you  
are at your machine. (See Turning off  
a Press Menu, 2, 5, 3.  
b Press Black Start.  
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Telephone Services and External  
devices  
7
7
Answering calls with the  
Speaker Phone (FAX-2580C  
only)  
Voice operations  
7
Voice calls can be made either with the  
handset, the cordless handset (FAX-2580C),  
the speaker phone (FAX-2580C), an  
extension or external telephone, and by  
dialing manually, or by using One-Touch or  
Quick-Dial numbers.  
7
When the machine rings, instead of lifting the  
handset, press Speaker Phone on the  
machine.  
Speak clearly toward the microphone . To  
end the call, press Speaker Phone.  
Note  
If you have FAX-2580C, see the Digital  
Cordless Handset User’s Guide.  
Hold  
7
Making a telephone call  
7
For FAX-2480C  
7
7
a Press Hook/Hold to put a call on Hold.  
You can replace the handset without  
disconnecting the call.  
a Do one of the following:  
(FAX-2480C) Pick up the handset.  
(FAX-2580C) Pick up the cordless  
handset and press  
b Pick up the machine's handset to  
(Talk) or press  
Speaker Phone on the machine.  
release the call from Hold.  
Note  
b When you hear the dial tone, enter a  
number using the dial pad, One-Touch,  
Speed-Dial or Search.  
You can pick up an extension phone and  
continue speaking without releasing the  
call from Hold on the machine.  
c (Speaker phone for FAX-2580C)  
Speak clearly toward the microphone .  
For FAX-2580C  
7
d To hang up, do one of the following:  
(FAX-2480C) Replace the handset.  
a If you answered by pressing  
Speaker Phone on the machine, press  
Hold/Intercom on the machine to put a  
call on Hold.  
(FAX-2580C) Press  
(Off) on  
the cordless handset or press  
Speaker Phone on the machine.  
b To release the call from Hold, press  
Speaker Phone on the machine.  
Note  
You can pick up an extension phone and  
continue speaking without releasing the  
call from Hold on the machine.  
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Tone or Pulse (Canada only)  
7
Fax/Tel mode when the power  
key is on  
7
If you have a Pulse dialing service, but need  
to send Tone signals (for example, for  
telephone banking), follow the instructions  
below:  
When the machine is in Fax/Tel mode, it will  
use the F/T Ring Time (pseudo/double-  
ringing) to alert you to pick up a voice call.  
(FAX-2480C) If you are at the machine, you  
can lift the handset.  
a Do one of the following:  
(FAX-2480C) Pick up the handset or  
press Hook/Hold.  
(FAX-2580C) Use the cordless handset or  
press Speaker Phone on the machine to  
answer.  
(FAX-2580C) Pick up the cordless  
handset and press  
(Talk) or press  
Speaker Phone on the machine.  
If you are at an extension phone, you'll need  
to lift the handset during the F/T Ring Time  
and then press # 5 1 between the  
pseudo/double rings. If no one is on the line,  
or if someone wants to send you a fax, send  
the call back to the machine by pressing  
l 5 1.  
b Press # on the machine’s control panel.  
Any digits dialed after this will send tone  
signals.  
When you hang up, the machine will return to  
the Pulse dialing service.  
Fax/Tel mode when the power  
key is off  
7
You can change the default setting of the  
On/Off key to Fax Receive:Onso that you  
can receive faxes when the power key is off.  
(See On/Off setting on page 18.) Fax/Tel  
mode will work in the following ways.  
When the machine is in Fax/Tel mode and  
pseudo/double-rings to tell you to pick up a  
voice call, you can only answer by picking up  
the machine’s handset or cordless handset  
and pressing  
(Talk).  
If you answer before the machine  
pseudo/double-rings, you can also pick up  
the call at an external or extension phone.  
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What does Brother's ‘Distinctive Ring’  
do?  
Telephone services  
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Your machine supports the Caller ID and  
Distinctive Ring subscriber telephone  
services that some telephone companies  
offer.  
The Brother machine has a Distinctive Ring  
feature that allows you to use your machine to  
take full advantage of the telephone  
company's Distinctive Ring service. The new  
phone number on your line can just receive  
faxes.  
Features like Voice Mail, Call Waiting, Call  
Waiting/Caller ID, RingMaster, answering  
services, alarm systems or other custom  
features on one phone line may affect the  
way your machine works. If you have Voice  
Mail on your phone line, please read the  
following carefully.  
Note  
You must pay for your telephone  
company's Distinctive Ring service before  
you program the machine to work with it.  
Distinctive Ring  
7
Do you have Voice Mail?  
7
If you have Voice Mail on the phone line that  
you will install your new machine on, there is  
a strong possibility that Voice Mail and the  
machine will conflict with each other while  
receiving incoming calls. However, the  
Distinctive Ring feature allows you to use  
more than one number on your line, so  
both Voice Mail and the machine can work  
together without any problems. If each one  
has a separate phone number, neither will  
interfere with the other's operations.  
Brother uses the term ‘Distinctive Ring’ but  
different telephone companies have other  
names for this service such as SmartRing,  
RingMaster, Teen-Ring, Indent-a-Call or  
Indent-a-Ring.  
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What does your telephone company's  
‘Distinctive Ring’ do?  
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Your telephone company's Distinctive Ring  
service allows you to have more than one  
number on the same phone line. If you need  
more than one phone number, it is  
cheaper than paying for an extra line. Each  
phone number has its own distinctive ring  
pattern, so you will know which phone  
number is ringing. This is one way you can  
have a separate phone number for your  
machine.  
If you decide to get the Distinctive Ring  
service from the telephone company, you will  
need to follow the directions on next page to  
‘register’ the new Distinctive Ring pattern  
they give you. This is so your machine can  
recognize its incoming calls.  
Note  
You can change or cancel the Distinctive  
Ring pattern at any time. You can switch it  
off temporarily, and turn it back on later.  
When you get a new fax number, make  
sure you reset this feature.  
Note  
Please call your telephone company for  
availability and rates.  
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Before you choose the ring pattern to  
register  
Registering the Distinctive Ring  
pattern  
7
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You can only register one Distinctive Ring  
pattern with the machine. Some ring patterns  
cannot be registered. The ring patterns below  
are supported by your Brother machine.  
Register the one your telephone company  
gives you.  
Very Important!  
After you have set the Distinctive Ring feature  
to on, the receive mode is set to Manual  
automatically. You cannot change the receive  
mode to another mode while the Distinctive  
Ring is set to on.  
a Press Menu, 2, 0, 3.  
Ring  
Pattern  
Rings  
0.Miscellaneous  
3.Distinctive  
1
2
3
4
long-long  
short-long-short  
short-short-long  
b Press a or b to choose Set.  
Press OK.  
very long (normal  
pattern)  
c Press a or b to choose the stored ring  
pattern you want to use.  
Press OK.  
Note  
(You hear each pattern as you scroll  
through the four patterns. Make sure  
you choose the pattern that the  
telephone company gave you.)  
If the ring pattern you received is not on  
this chart, please call your telephone  
company and ask for one that is  
shown.  
d Press Stop/Exit.  
The machine will only answer calls to its  
Distinctive Ring is now set to on.  
registered number.  
The first two rings are silent on the  
machine. This is because the fax must  
‘listen’ to the ring pattern (to compare it to  
the pattern that was ‘registered’). (Other  
telephones on the same line will ring.)  
Turning off Distinctive Ring  
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a Press Menu, 2, 0, 3.  
b Press a or b to choose Off.  
Press OK.  
If you program the machine properly, it will  
recognize the registered ring pattern of the  
‘fax number’ within 2 ring patterns and  
then answer with a fax tone. When the  
‘voice number’ is called, the machine will  
not answer.  
c Press Stop/Exit.  
Note  
If you turn off Distinctive Ring, the  
machine will stay in Manualreceive  
mode. You will need to set the Receive  
Mode again. (See Choosing the Receive  
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Viewing Caller ID List  
7
Caller ID  
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Your machine stores information for the last  
thirty calls in the Caller ID list. You can view  
or print this list. When the thirty-first call  
comes in to the machine, it replaces  
information about the first call.  
The Caller ID feature lets you use the Caller  
ID subscriber service offered by many local  
telephone companies. Call your telephone  
company for details. This service shows the  
telephone number, or name if it is available,  
of your caller as the line rings.  
a Press Menu, 2, 0, 4.  
After a few rings, the LCD shows the  
telephone number of your caller (and name, if  
available). Once you answer a call, the Caller  
ID information disappears from the LCD, but  
the call information stays stored in the Caller  
ID memory.  
b Press a or b to choose Display#.  
Press OK.  
The Caller ID of the last call will appear  
on the display. If no ID is stored, the  
beeper will sound and No Caller ID will  
appear on the display.  
You can see the first 16 characters of the  
number (or name).  
c Press a or b to scroll through the Caller  
ID memory to choose the Caller ID you  
want to view, and then press OK.  
The Out of Areamessage means the  
call originated outside your Caller ID  
service area.  
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The LCD shows the caller's number or  
name and the date and time of the call.  
The Private Callmessage means the  
caller has intentionally blocked  
d Do one of the following:  
To return to the Caller ID listing,  
press a or b.  
transmission of information.  
You can print a list of the Caller ID information  
received by your machine. (See Printing  
To finish viewing, press Stop/Exit.  
Printing Caller ID List  
7
Note  
Caller ID service varies with different  
carriers. Call your local telephone  
company to find out about the kind of  
service available in your area.  
a Press Menu, 2, 0, 4.  
b 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.  
c Press Black Start or Color Start.  
d After printing has finished, press  
Stop/Exit.  
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• If You Do Not Subscribe to Distinctive  
Ring Service:  
Connecting an external  
TAD (telephone  
answering device)  
You must plug your TAD into the EXT.  
jack of your machine. If your TAD is  
plugged into a wall jack, both your  
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machine and the TAD will try to control the  
phone line. (See the illustration below.)  
You may choose to connect an external  
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. If it hears them, the machine takes  
over the call and receives the fax. If it does  
not hear CNG tones, the machine lets the  
TAD continue playing your outgoing message  
so your caller can leave you a voice  
message.  
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1
The TAD must answer within four rings (the  
recommended setting is two rings). The  
machine cannot hear CNG tones until the  
TAD has answered the call, and with four  
rings there are only 8 to 10 seconds of CNG  
tones left for the fax ‘handshake’. Make sure  
you carefully follow the instructions in this  
guide for recording your outgoing message.  
We do not recommend using the toll saver  
feature on your external answering machine if  
it exceeds five rings.  
1
TAD  
When the TAD answers a call, the LCD  
shows Ext.Tel in Use.  
Connections  
7
Note  
The external TAD must be plugged into the  
jack labeled EXT. Your machine cannot work  
properly if you plug the TAD into a wall jack  
(unless you are using Distinctive Ring).  
• If you do not receive all your faxes, reduce  
the Ring Delay setting on your external  
TAD.  
• If You Subscribe to your Telephone  
company's Distinctive Ring Service:  
a Plug the telephone line cord from the  
telephone wall jack into the jack labeled  
LINE.  
You may connect an external TAD to a  
separate wall jack only if you subscribe to  
your telephone company's Distinctive  
Ring service, have registered the  
distinctive ring pattern on your machine,  
and use that number as a fax number. The  
recommended setting is at least four rings  
on the external TAD when you have the  
telephone company's Distinctive Ring  
Service. You cannot use the Toll Saver  
setting.  
b Plug the telephone line cord from the  
external TAD into the jack labeled EXT.  
(Make sure this cord is connected to the  
TAD at the TAD's telephone line jack,  
and not its handset jack.)  
c Set your external TAD to four rings or  
less. (The machine's Ring Delay setting  
does not apply.)  
d Record the outgoing message on your  
external TAD.  
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e Set the TAD to answer calls.  
Special line considerations  
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f Do one of the following:  
(FAX-2480C) Set the Receive Mode  
to External TAD. (See Choosing  
(FAX-2580C) Set the Receive Mode  
to Manualwith Easy Receive turned  
on.  
Roll over phone lines  
7
A roll over phone system is a group of two or  
more separate telephone lines that pass  
incoming calls to each other if they are busy.  
The calls are usually passed down or ‘rolled  
over’ to the next available phone line in a  
preset order.  
Recording an outgoing  
message (OGM) on an  
external TAD  
Your machine can work in a roll over system  
as long as it is the last number in the  
sequence, so the call cannot roll away. Do not  
put the machine on any of the other numbers;  
when the other lines are busy and a second  
fax call is received, the fax call will be sent to  
a line that does not have a fax machine. Your  
machine will work best on a dedicated  
line.  
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Timing is important in recording this  
message. The message sets up the ways to  
handle both manual and automatic fax  
reception.  
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a Record 5 seconds of silence at the  
beginning of your message. (This allows  
your machine time to listen for the fax  
CNG tones of automatic transmissions  
before they stop.)  
Two-line phone system  
7
A two-line phone system is nothing more than  
two separate phone numbers on the same  
wall outlet. The two phone numbers can be  
on separate jacks (RJ11) or mixed into one  
jack (RJ14). Your machine must be plugged  
into an RJ11 jack. RJ11 and RJ14 jacks may  
be equal in size and appearance and both  
may contain four wires (black, red, green,  
yellow). To test the type of jack, plug in a two-  
line phone and see if it can access both lines.  
If it can, you must separate the line for your  
machine. (See Easy Receive on page 39.)  
b Limit your speaking to 20 seconds.  
c End your 20-second message by giving  
your Fax Receive Code for people  
sending manual faxes. For example:  
‘After the beep, leave a message or  
send a fax by pressing l 5 1 and Start.’  
Note  
We recommend beginning your OGM with  
an initial 5-second silence because the  
machine cannot hear fax tones over a  
resonant or loud voice. You may try  
omitting this pause, but if your machine  
has trouble receiving, then you must re-  
record the OGM to include it.  
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a Put the two-line TAD and the two-line  
Converting telephone wall outlets  
7
telephone next to your machine.  
There are three ways to convert to an RJ11  
jack. The first two ways may require help from  
the telephone company. You can change the  
wall outlets from one RJ14 jack to two RJ11  
jacks. Or you can have an RJ11 wall outlet  
installed and slave or jump one of the phone  
numbers to it.  
b Plug one end of the telephone line cord  
for your machine into the L2 jack of the  
triplex adapter. Plug the other end into  
the LINE jack on the back of the  
machine.  
c Plug one end of the first telephone line  
cord for your TAD into the L1 jack of the  
triplex adapter. Plug the other end into  
the L1 or L1/L2 jack of the two-line TAD.  
The third way is the easiest: Buy a triplex  
adapter. You can plug a triplex adapter into  
an RJ14 outlet. It separates the wires into two  
separate RJ11 jacks (Line 1, Line 2) and a  
third RJ14 jack (Lines 1 and 2). If your  
machine is on Line 1, plug the machine into  
L1 of the triplex adapter. If your machine is on  
Line 2, plug it into L2 of the triple adapter.  
d Plug one end of the second telephone  
line cord for your TAD into the L2 jack of  
the two-line TAD. Plug the other end into  
the EXT. jack on the left side of the  
machine.  
Triplex Adapter  
7
RJ14  
1
2
RJ11  
RJ14  
3
4
1
2
3
4
Triplex Adapter  
Two Line Phone  
Installing machine, external two-line  
TAD and two-line telephone  
7
External Two Line TAD  
Machine  
When you are installing an external two-line  
telephone answering device (TAD) and a  
two-line telephone, your machine must be  
isolated on one line at both the wall jack and  
at the TAD. The most common connection is  
to put the machine on Line 2, which is  
explained in the following steps. The back of  
the two-line TAD must have two telephone  
jacks: one labeled L1 or L1/L2, and the other  
labeled L2. You will need at least three  
telephone line cords, the one that came with  
your machine and two for your external two-  
line TAD. You will need a fourth line cord if  
you add a two-line telephone.  
You can keep two-line telephones on other  
wall outlets as always. There are two ways to  
add a two-line telephone to the machine's  
wall outlet. You can plug the telephone line  
cord from the two-line telephone into the  
L1+L2 jack of the triplex adapter. Or you can  
plug the two-line telephone into the TEL jack  
of the two-line TAD.  
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Multi-line connections (PBX)  
7
External and extension  
phones  
7
We suggest you ask the company who  
installed your PBX to connect your machine.  
If you have a multi line system we suggest  
you ask the installer to connect the unit to the  
last line on the system. This prevents the  
machine being activated each time the  
system receives telephone calls. If all  
incoming calls will be answered by a  
Connecting an external or  
extension telephone  
7
You can connect a separate telephone  
directly to your machine as shown in the  
diagram below.  
switchboard operator we recommend that  
you set the Receive Mode to Manual.  
We cannot guarantee that your machine will  
operate properly under all circumstances  
when connected to a PBX. Any difficulties  
with sending or receiving faxes should be  
reported first to the company who handles  
your PBX.  
1
2
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1
2
Extension telephone  
External telephone  
Connect the telephone line cord to the jack  
labeled EXT.  
When you are using an external phone, the  
LCD shows Ext. Tel in Use.  
Using external and extension  
telephones  
7
If you answer a fax call on an extension or an  
external telephone connected to the EXT.  
jack of the machine, you can make your  
machine take the call by using the Fax  
Receive Code. When you press the Fax  
Receive Code l 5 1, the machine starts to  
receive the fax.  
If the machine answers a voice call and  
pseudo/double-rings for you to take over, use  
the Telephone Answer Code # 5 1 to take the  
call at an extension phone. (See F/T Ring  
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If you answer a call and no one is on  
the line:  
Changing the remote codes  
7
7
The preset Fax Receive Code is l 5 1. The  
preset Telephone Answer Code is # 5 1. If  
you want to, you can replace them with your  
own codes.  
You should assume that you're receiving a  
manual fax.  
Press l 5 1 and wait for the chirp or until the  
LCD shows Receiving, and then hang up.  
a Press Menu, 2, 1, 4.  
1.Setup Receive  
4.Remote Codes  
Note  
You can also use the Easy Receive  
feature to make your machine  
automatically take the call. (See Easy  
b Press a or b to choose On(or Off).  
Press OK.  
c Enter the new Fax Receive Code.  
Press OK.  
Using a non-Brother cordless  
external telephone  
(FAX-2480C only)  
d Enter the new Telephone Answer Code.  
Press OK.  
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e Press Stop/Exit.  
If your non-Brother cordless telephone is  
connected to the EXT. jack of the machine  
and you typically carry the cordless handset  
elsewhere, it is easier to answer calls during  
the Ring Delay.  
Note  
• If you are always disconnected when  
accessing your external TAD remotely, try  
changing the Fax Receive Code and  
Telephone Answer Code to another three-  
digit code (such as ### and 999).  
If you let the machine answer first, you will  
have to go to the machine so you can press  
Hook/Hold to send the call to the cordless  
handset.  
• Remote Codes might not work with some  
telephone systems.  
Using remote codes  
7
Fax receive code  
7
If you answer a fax call on an extension or  
external telephone, you can tell your machine to  
receive it by dialing the fax receive code l 5 1.  
Wait for the chirping sounds then replace the  
handset. See Easy Receive on page 39. Your  
caller will have to press Start to send the fax.  
Telephone answer code  
7
If you receive a voice call and the machine is  
in F/T mode, it will start to sound the F/T  
(double) ring after the initial ring delay. If you  
pick up the call on an extension phone you  
can turn the F/T ring off by pressing # 5 1  
(make sure you press this between the rings).  
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Dialing and storing numbers  
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8
Speed-Dialing  
8
How to Dial  
8
a Press Search/Speed Dial, the #  
(pound) key and then the two digit  
Speed-Dial number.  
Manual dialing  
8
Press all of the digits of the fax number.  
One-Touch dialing  
8
8
Two-digit number  
Press the One-Touch key that stores the  
number you want to call.  
Note  
If the LCD shows Not Registered  
when you enter a Speed-Dial or a  
One-touch number, a number has not  
been stored at this location.  
(FAX-2480C)  
(FAX-2580C)  
To dial the One-Touch numbers shown in the  
gray squares, hold down Shift as you press  
the One-Touch key.  
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Search  
8
Fax Redial  
8
You can search for names you have stored in  
the One-touch and Speed-Dial memories.  
If you are sending a fax manually and the line  
is busy, press Redial/Pause, and then press  
Black Start or Color Start to try again. If you  
want to make a second call to the last number  
dialed, you can save time by pressing  
Redial/Pause and Black Start or  
Press Search/Speed Dial and the navigation  
keys to search, or use the dial pad to search  
alphabetically.  
Color Start.  
Redial/Pause only works if you dialed from  
the control panel.  
If you are sending a fax automatically and the  
line is busy, the machine will automatically  
redial one time after five minutes.  
Note  
In Real Time Transmission the automatic  
redial feature does not work when using  
the scanner glass.  
1
2
1
2
To search numerically.  
To search alphabetically, you can use the  
dial pad to enter the first letter of the name  
you are looking for.  
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Storing One-Touch dial  
numbers  
Storing numbers  
8
8
You can set up your machine to do the  
following types of easy dialing: One-Touch,  
Speed-Dial and Groups for broadcasting  
faxes. When you dial a Quick-Dial number,  
the LCD shows the name, if you stored it, or  
the number.  
Your machine has One-Touch keys where  
you can store fax or phone numbers for  
automatic dialing. Two numbers can be  
stored on each One-Touch key. To access  
the numbers shown in the gray squares, hold  
down Shift as you press the One-Touch key.  
Note  
If you lose electrical power, the Quick-Dial  
numbers that are in the memory will not be  
lost.  
Storing a pause  
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(FAX-2480C)  
Press Redial/Pause to put a 3.5-second  
pause between numbers. If you are dialing  
overseas, you can press Redial/Pause as  
many times as needed to increase the length  
of the pause.  
(FAX-2580C)  
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a Press Menu, 2, 3, 1.  
b Press the One-Touch key where you  
want to store a number.  
c Enter the number (up to 20 digits). Press  
OK.  
d Do one of the following:  
Enter the name using the dial pad  
(up to 16 characters). Use the chart  
you enter letters. Press OK.  
Press OK to store the number  
without a name.  
e Do one of the following:  
To store another One-Touch  
number, go to step b.  
To finish storing One-Touch  
numbers press Stop/Exit.  
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Storing Speed-Dial numbers  
8
Changing One-Touch and  
Speed-Dial numbers  
8
You can store up to 80 (FAX-2480C) or 100  
(FAX-2580C) 2-digit Speed-Dial locations  
with a name. When you dial you will only have  
to press a few keys (For example:  
Search/Speed Dial, #, the two-digit number,  
and Black Start or Color Start).  
If you try to store a One-Touch or Speed-Dial  
number where a number has already been  
stored, the LCD will show the name or  
number that has been stored there, and will  
ask you to do one of the following:  
Press 1 to change the stored number.  
a Press Menu, 2, 3, 2.  
#05:Mike  
b Use the dial pad to enter a 2-digit  
Speed-Dial location number.  
Press OK.  
1.Change 2.Exit  
Press 2 to exit without making a change.  
c Enter the fax or telephone number  
(up to 20 digits).  
If you chose 1, you will be able to change the  
stored number and name, or enter a new one.  
Follow the instructions below:  
Press OK.  
d Do one of the following:  
Enter the name (up to 16 characters)  
using the dial pad.  
a Enter a new number. Press OK.  
Press OK. (To help you enter letters,  
To store the number without a name  
press OK.  
b Enter a new name. Press OK.  
To change a character, use d or c to  
position the cursor under the  
character you want to change, then  
press Clear/Back. Re-enter the  
character.  
e Do one of the following:  
To store another Speed-Dial  
number, go to step b.  
To finish the setting, press  
Stop/Exit.  
c Press Stop/Exit.  
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e Press OK when you have finished  
Setting up groups for  
broadcasting  
adding numbers.  
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f Use the dial pad to enter a name for the  
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  
Group.  
Press OK.  
One-Touch key or Speed-Dial number. Each  
group uses up a One-Touch or Speed-Dial  
location. You can then send the fax message  
to all the numbers stored in a group just by  
entering a One-Touch or Speed-Dial number,  
and then pressing Black Start.  
g Press Stop/Exit.  
Note  
You can easily print a list of all your  
One-Touch and Speed-Dial numbers.  
Numbers that are part of a group will be  
marked in the GROUP column. (See How  
Before you can add numbers to a Group, you  
need to store them as One-Touch or  
Speed-Dial numbers. You can have up to six  
small Groups, or you can assign up to 79  
(FAX-2480C) or up to 99 (FAX-2580C)  
numbers to one large Group.  
Dialing access codes and  
credit card numbers  
8
a Press Menu, 2, 3, 3.  
You can combine more than one Quick-Dial  
number when you dial. This feature may be  
useful if you need to dial an access code for  
a cheaper rate long distance carrier.  
3.Set Quick-Dial  
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3.Setup Groups  
For example, you might have stored ‘555’ on  
One-Touch key 1 and ‘7000’ on One-Touch  
key 2. You can use them both to dial  
‘555-7000’ if you press One-Touch key 1 and  
One-Touch key 2 and Color Start or Black  
Start.  
b Choose an empty location where you  
want to store the Group in one of the  
following ways:  
Press a One-Touch key.  
Press Search/Speed Dial and enter  
a two-digit location. Press OK.  
Numbers can be added manually by entering  
them on the dial pad:  
c Use the dial pad to enter a Group  
number (1 to 6).  
One-Touch key 1, 7, 0, 0, 1 (on the dial pad),  
and Color Start or Black Start.  
Press OK.  
Setup Group:G01  
This would dial ‘555–7001’. You can also add  
a pause by pressing the Redial/Pause key.  
d To add One-Touch or Speed-Dial  
numbers follow the instructions below:  
For One-Touch numbers, press the  
One-Touch keys one after the other.  
For Speed-Dial numbers, press  
Search/Speed Dial then the  
Speed-Dial number.  
The LCD will display your chosen  
One-Touch numbers with a l, or  
Speed-Dial numbers with a # (for  
example l06, #09).  
G01:l06#09  
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Message Center  
(FAX-2580C only)  
9
9
Outgoing message (OGM)  
9
Message Center Mode  
9
The Message Center feature will store up to  
99 incoming messages. Messages are stored  
in the order in which they are received.  
Recording your OGM  
9
You can record the following two different  
types of OGM:  
Voice messages can be up to 3 minutes in  
length, and can also be picked up remotely  
Code on page 64.) The number of messages  
you can store will depend on how much  
memory is being used by other features (for  
example, delayed and stored faxes).  
Msg Ctr This message will be played when a  
call is received. The caller will be  
able to leave a voice or fax message.  
F/T  
This message is played when a call  
is received and your machine is set  
to Fax/Tel mode. The caller will not  
be able to leave a message. See  
In the event of a power failure your machine  
will retain messages that are in the memory  
for approximately 24 hours.  
Your OGM must be less than 20 seconds  
long.  
Setting up the Message  
Center  
a Press Menu, 2, 7, 1.  
The LCD prompts you to choose an  
OGM.  
9
Recording the Message Center outgoing  
message (Msg Ctr OGM) is the first step you  
need to follow before you can use the  
Message Center.  
b Press a or b to choose Msg Ctr OGM  
or F/T OGM.  
Press OK.  
To enter Message Center mode, follow the  
steps below:  
Note  
If callers tell you they cannot leave a  
message on your machine, make sure you  
have chosen Msg Ctr OGM(not F/T  
OGM).  
a Record your Message Center OGM.  
b Press  
to activate the Message  
Center.  
c Press a or b to choose Record OGM.  
Press OK.  
d Record your message, do following:  
Speak clearly toward the integrated  
microphone to record your  
message. Press Stop/Exit when  
finished.  
The Message Center will play your  
OGM back to you.  
e Press Stop/Exit.  
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Message Center (FAX-2580C only)  
Listening to your OGM  
9
Fax/Tel OGM  
(Announcement)  
9
a Press Menu, 2, 7, 1.  
If your machine is set to Fax/Tel receive  
mode, this message will be played by your  
Brother machine to a caller. Unlike the  
Msg Ctr OGM, the caller will not be able to  
leave a message.  
b Press a or b to choose Msg Ctr OGM.  
Press OK.  
c Press a or b to choose Play OGM.  
Press OK.  
To record your Fax/Tel OGM, follow the  
instructions on page 56 and choose F/T OGM  
(not Msg Ctr OGM). If you need to review the  
steps for setting up the Fax/Tel receive mode,  
d Press Stop/Exit.  
Erasing your OGM  
9
a Press Menu, 2, 7, 1.  
b Press a or b to choose Msg Ctr OGM  
or F/T OGM, then press OK.  
Activating Message Center  
memory  
9
c Press a or b to choose Erase OGM.  
Press OK.  
When the  
light glows, Message Center  
mode is active. Press  
Ctr mode.  
to enter MC:Msg  
d Do one of the following:  
Press 1 to erase the OGM.  
Press 2 to exit without erasing.  
MC:Msg Ctr  
9
e Press Stop/Exit.  
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Printing fax messages  
9
Managing your  
messages  
9
Once you print a new fax message stored in  
memory it will automatically be erased from  
the memory.  
Message Indicator  
9
a Press Play. After two seconds, the fax  
machine begins to play voice  
messages.  
The  
light flashes if you have any new  
messages waiting for you.The LCD displays  
the total number of voice and fax messages  
stored in the Message Center memory.  
b If Fax Storage is on, and there are fax  
messages in memory, the LCD displays  
the following:  
Voice:03 Fax:00  
Print Fax?  
Fax messages are only stored when Fax  
Storage is turned on. To turn fax storage on  
press Menu 2, 5, 1.  
1.Yes 2.No  
c Do one of the following:  
Press 1 to print your faxes.  
Press 2 to exit without printing.  
Playing voice messages  
9
All messages are played in the order they  
were recorded. The LCD shows the number  
of the current message, the total number of  
messages, and the time and date the  
Erasing incoming messages  
9
message was recorded.Follow the steps  
below to listen to your voice messages:  
To erase voice messages individually  
9
a Press Play.  
a Press Play.  
The machine will sound a two second  
beep and begins message playback.  
Each message is preceded by one long  
beep, and followed by two short beeps.  
The following commands are available  
when playing messages:  
Repeats a message  
Skips to the next message  
Adjusts the volume  
l
(RWD)  
(FWD)  
#
b To erase a specific message, press  
Erase immediately after the two short  
beeps, or while the message is playing.  
or  
b Press Stop/Exit.  
c Do one of the following:  
Erase this Msg.?  
1.Yes 2.No  
Press 1 to erase the message.  
Press 2 to exit without erasing.  
d Press Stop/Exit.  
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Message Center (FAX-2580C only)  
To erase all of your messages  
9
Additional Message  
Center operations  
a Press Erase.  
9
b Press a or b to choose one of the  
options below. Then press OK.  
Setting maximum time for  
incoming messages  
9
Erase All Voice? All voice message  
Your machine’s default setting will save  
incoming messages up to 30 seconds long.  
To change this setting follow the steps below:  
Erase All Fax?  
All fax messages  
Erase All Msg.? All voice and fax  
message  
a Press Menu, 2, 7, 2.  
c Do one of the following:  
7.Setup Msg Ctr  
Press 1 to erase all of your  
messages.  
2.ICM Max.Time  
Press 2 to cancel.  
d Press Stop/Exit.  
b Press a or b to choose the maximum  
time setting for incoming messages (30,  
60, 120or 180seconds). Press OK.  
c Press Stop/Exit.  
Setting toll saver  
9
9
When the toll saver feature is on, the machine  
will answer after two rings if you do have  
voice or fax messages, and after four rings if  
you do not have any messages.  
This way, when you call your machine for  
remote retrieval, if it rings three times, you  
have no messages and can hang up to avoid  
a toll charge.  
The toll saver feature is only available when  
Message Center mode is on. When toll saver  
is On, it overrides your ring delay setting.If  
you are using Distinctive Ring, do not use the  
Toll Saver feature.  
a Make sure you are in fax mode. If not  
then press  
(Fax).  
b Press Menu, 2, 1, 1.  
1.Setup Receive  
1.Ring Delay  
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c Press a or b to choose Toll Saver.  
Press OK.  
d Press a or b to choose On(or Off).  
Press OK.  
e Press Stop/Exit.  
ICM Recording Monitor  
9
This feature lets you turn the speaker volume  
for voice messages Onor Off. When you turn  
the monitor Off, you will not hear messages  
as they come in.  
a Press Menu, 2, 7, 3.  
7.Setup Msg Ctr  
3.ICM Rec.Monitr  
b Use a or b to choose Offor On.  
Press OK.  
c Press Stop/Exit.  
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Remote fax options  
(Black & White only)  
10  
10  
You can only use one remote fax option at  
a time:  
Fax Forwarding  
10  
Fax Forwarding  
Paging  
When you choose Fax Forward, your  
machine stores the received fax in the  
memory. The machine will then dial the fax  
number you have programmed and forward  
the fax message.  
Fax Storage  
Off  
You can change your selection at any time. If  
received faxes are still in the machine’s  
memory when you change the remote fax  
options, an LCD question will appear. (See  
a Press Menu, 2, 5, 1.  
b Press a or b to choose Fax Forward.  
Press OK.  
c Enter the forwarding number (up to 20  
digits).  
Press OK.  
d Press a or b to choose  
Backup Print:Onor  
Backup Print:Off.  
Press OK.  
Note  
• If you choose Backup Print:On, the  
machine will also print the fax at your  
machine so you will have a copy. This is  
the safety feature in case there is a power  
failure before the fax is forwarded or a  
problem at the receiving machine.  
10  
• When Fax Forwarding is turned on your  
machine will only receive black & white  
faxes into memory. Color faxes will not be  
received, unless the sending machine  
converts them to black & white before  
sending.  
e Press Stop/Exit.  
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Paging  
10  
Note  
• You cannot change a paging number or  
PIN remotely.  
When you choose Paging, your machine  
dials the pager number you have  
programmed, and then dials your PIN  
(Personal identification Number). This  
activates your pager so you will know that you  
have a fax message in the memory.  
• If Paging is turned on your machine  
cannot receive a color fax unless the  
sending machine converts it to black &  
white.  
• (FAX-2580C) If you want to be paged for  
voice messages, make sure you pressed  
MC On/Off key to turn the Message  
Center on.  
If you have set Paging, a backup copy of the  
received fax will automatically be printed at  
the machine.  
a Press Menu, 2, 5, 1.  
b Press a or b to choose Paging.  
Press OK.  
Fax Storage  
10  
If you choose Fax Storage, your machine  
stores the received fax in the memory. You  
will be able to retrieve fax messages from  
another location using the remote retrieval  
commands.  
c Enter your pager phone number  
followed by # # (up to 20 digits).  
Press OK.  
Do not include the area code if it is the  
same as that of your machine.  
For example, press:  
If you have set Fax Storage, a backup copy  
will automatically be printed at the machine.  
1 8 0 0 5 5 5 1 2 3 4 # #.  
d Do one of the following:  
If your pager needs a PIN, enter the  
PIN, press #, press Redial/Pause,  
and then enter your fax number  
followed by # #.  
a Press Menu, 2, 5, 1.  
b Press a or b to choose Fax Storage.  
Press OK.  
c Press Stop/Exit.  
Press OK.  
For example, press:  
1 2 3 4 5 # Redial/Pause 1 8 0 0 5 5  
5 6 7 8 9 # #  
Note  
If Fax Storage is turned on your machine  
cannot receive a color fax unless the  
sending machine converts it to black &  
white.  
If you do not need a PIN, press:  
Redial/Pause, and then enter your  
fax number followed by # #. Press  
OK.  
For example, press:  
Redial/Pause 1 8 0 0 5 5 5 6 7 8 9 # #  
e Press Stop/Exit.  
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TurningoffRemoteFax Changing Remote Fax  
Options  
10  
Options  
10  
a Press Menu, 2, 5, 1.  
If received faxes are left in your machine’s  
memory when you change to another remote  
fax option, the LCD will ask you the following  
message:  
1.Fwd/Page/Store  
b Press a or b to choose Off.  
Press OK.  
Erase All Fax?  
1.Yes 2.No  
Note  
The LCD will give you options if there are  
received faxes still in your machine’s  
Print All Fax?  
1.Yes 2.No  
c Press Stop/Exit.  
If you press 1, faxes in the memory will be  
erased or printed before the setting  
changes. If a backup copy has already  
been printed it will not be printed again.  
If you press 2, faxes in the memory will not  
be erased or printed and the setting will be  
unchanged.  
10  
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Using your Remote Access  
Code  
Remote Retrieval  
10  
10  
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.  
a Dial your fax number from a touch tone  
telephone or another fax machine.  
b When your machine answers, enter  
your remote access code (3 digits  
followed by l) at once.  
Setting a Remote Access  
Code  
10  
c The machine signals if it has received  
messages:  
The remote access code lets you access the  
remote retrieval features when you are away  
from your machine. Before you can use the  
remote access and retrieval features, you  
have to set up your own code. The factory  
default code is inactive code (---l).  
1 long beep — Fax messages  
2 long beeps — Voice messages  
(FAX-2580C only)  
3 long beeps — Fax & Voice  
messages (FAX-2580C only)  
No beeps — No messages  
a Press Menu, 2, 5, 2.  
d When the machine gives two short  
beeps, enter a command.  
b Enter a three-digit code using numbers  
0-9, l, or #.  
The machine will hang up if you wait  
longer than 30 seconds to enter a  
command.  
Press OK. (The preset ‘l’ cannot be  
changed.)  
The machine will beep three times if you  
enter an invalid command.  
Note  
Do not use the same code as your fax  
receive code (l 5 1) or telephone answer  
code (# 5 1). (See Using external and  
e Press 9 0 to reset the machine when you  
have finished.  
f Hang up.  
c Press Stop/Exit.  
Note  
If your machine is set to Manualmode  
and you want to use the remote retrieval  
features, wait about 2 minutes after it  
starts ringing, and then enter the remote  
access code within 30 seconds.  
Note  
You can change your code at any time by  
entering a new one. If you want to make  
your code inactive, press Clear/Back in  
step b to restore the inactive setting  
(---l) and press OK.  
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Remote fax options (Black & White only)  
Remote Fax commands  
10  
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 l), the system will give  
two short beeps and you must enter a remote command.  
Remote commands  
Operation details  
91  
Playing Voice messages  
After one long beep, the machine plays the ICM.  
(FAX-2580C only)  
1 Repeat or Skip Backward  
Press 1 while listening to an ICM to repeat it. If you press 1  
before a message, you will hear the previous message.  
2 Skip Forward  
9 STOP Playing  
While playing the ICM, you can skip to the next message.  
Stop Playing the ICM.  
93  
94  
Erase all ICM  
(FAX-2580C only)  
If you hear one long beep, the erase is accepted. If you hear  
three short beeps, you cannot erase because all voice  
messages have not been played, or there are no voice  
message to erase.  
*This code erases all recorded messages, not one at a time.  
Play and Record OGM in Memory  
(FAX-2580C only)  
1 Play  
1 Msg Ctr OGM  
2 F/T OGM  
The machine plays the selected OGM. You can stop playing  
OGMs by pressing 9.  
2 Record  
1 Msg Ctr OGM  
2 F/T OGM  
After one long beep, you can record the selected OGM. You  
will hear the message played once. You can stop recording  
the message by pressing 9.  
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Change the Fax Forwarding,  
Paging or Fax Storage settings  
10  
1 OFF  
You can choose Offafter you have retrieved or erased all  
your messages.  
2 Fax Forwarding  
3 Paging  
One long beep means the change is accepted. If you hear  
three short beeps, you cannot change because something  
has not been set up (for example, a Fax Forwarding or  
Paging number has not been registered). You can register  
your Fax Forwarding number by entering 4. (See Changing  
registered the number, Fax Forwarding will work.  
4 Fax Forwarding number  
6 Fax Storage  
96  
97  
Retrieve a fax  
2 Retrieve all faxes  
Enter the number of a remote fax machine to receive stored  
3 Erase faxes from the memory  
If you hear one long beep, fax messages have been erased  
from the memory.  
Check the receiving status  
(FAX-2480C only)  
1 Fax  
You can check whether your machine has received any  
faxes. If yes, you will hear one long beep. If no, you will hear  
three short beeps.  
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Remote commands  
Operation details  
97  
Check the receiving status  
(FAX-2580C only)  
1 Fax  
You can check whether your machine has received any  
faxes or voice messages. If yes, you will hear one long  
beep. If no, you will hear three short beeps.  
2 Voice  
98  
Change the Receive Mode  
(FAX-2480C only)  
1 External TAD  
2 Fax/Tel  
If you hear one long beep, your change has been accepted.  
If you hear one long beep, your change has been accepted.  
3 Fax Only  
98  
90  
Change the Receive Mode  
(FAX-2580C only)  
1 Msg Ctr  
2 Fax/Tel  
3 Fax Only  
Exit  
Pressing 9 0 allows you to exit remote retrieval. Wait for the  
long beep, then replace the handset.  
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Remote fax options (Black & White only)  
Retrieving fax messages  
10  
Changing your Fax  
Forwarding number  
10  
You can call your machine from any touch  
tone phone and have your fax messages sent  
to a machine.  
You can change the default setting of your fax  
forwarding number from another touch tone  
telephone or fax machine.  
a Dial your fax number.  
a Dial your fax number.  
b When your machine answers, enter  
your remote access code (3 digits  
followed by l) at once. If you hear one  
long beep, you have messages.  
b When your machine answers, enter  
your remote access code (3 digits  
followed by l) at once. If you hear one  
long beep, you have messages.  
c When you hear two short beeps,  
press 9 6 2.  
c When you hear two short beeps,  
press 9 5 4.  
d Wait for the long beep, enter the number  
(up to 20 digits) of the remote fax  
d Wait for the long beep, enter the new  
number (up to 20 digits) of the remote  
fax machine you want your fax  
messages forwarded to using the dial  
pad, then enter # #.  
machine you want your fax messages  
sent to using the dial pad, then enter # #.  
Note  
You cannot use l and # as dial numbers.  
However, press # if you want to create a  
pause.  
Note  
You cannot use l and # as dial numbers.  
However, press # if you want to create a  
pause.  
e Press 9 0 to reset the machine when  
you’ve finished.  
10  
e Press 9 0 to reset the machine when you  
f Hang up after you hear your machine  
beep. Your machine will call the other  
fax machine, which will then print your  
fax messages.  
have finished.  
f Hang up after you hear your machine  
beep.  
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Printing Reports  
11  
11  
Fax Journal (activity report)  
11  
Fax reports  
11  
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 still print the report by following  
the steps on the Reports on page 69. The  
default setting is Every 50 Faxes.  
You need to set up the Transmission  
Verification Report and Journal Period using  
the Menu keys.  
Transmission Verification  
Report  
11  
a Press Menu, 2, 4, 2.  
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). If you  
choose Onor On+Image, the report will print  
for every fax you send.  
b Press a or b to choose an interval.  
Press OK.  
(If you choose 7 days, the LCD will ask  
you to choose the first day for the 7-day  
countdown.)  
6, 12, 24 hours, 2 or 7 days  
The machine will print the report at  
the chosen time and then erase all  
jobs from its memory. If the  
machine's memory becomes full with  
200 jobs before the time you chose  
has passed, the machine will print  
the Journal early and then erase all  
jobs from the memory. If you want an  
extra report before it is due to print,  
you can print it without erasing the  
jobs from the memory.  
If you send a lot of faxes to the same place,  
you may need more than the job numbers to  
know which faxes you must send again.  
Choosing On+Imageor Off+Imagewill print  
a section of the fax's first page on the report  
to help you remember.  
When the Verification Report is turned Offor  
Off+Image, the Report will only print if there  
is a transmission error, with NG in the  
RESULT column.  
Every 50 Faxes  
a Press Menu, 2, 4, 1.  
The machine will print the Journal  
when the machine has stored 50  
jobs.  
b Press a or b to choose Off+Image,  
On, On+Imageor Off.  
Press OK.  
c Enter the time to start printing in 24-hour  
c Press Stop/Exit.  
format.  
Press OK.  
(For example: enter 19:45 for 7:45 PM.)  
d Press Stop/Exit.  
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Printing Reports  
Reports  
11  
The following reports are available:  
1.Transmission  
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.  
4.Fax Journal  
Lists information about the last incoming  
and outgoing faxes. (TX: Transmit.)  
(RX: Receive.)  
5.User Settings  
Lists your settings.  
How to print a report  
a Press Menu, 4.  
b Do one of the following:  
Press a or b to choose the report  
you want. Press OK.  
11  
Enter the number of the report you  
want to print. For example, press 2 to  
print the Help List.  
c Press Black Start.  
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Polling  
12  
12  
Sequential polling  
12  
Polling overview  
12  
Sequential polling lets you request  
documents from several fax machines in one  
operation. Afterwards, a Sequential Polling  
Report will be printed.  
Polling lets you set up your machine so other  
people can receive faxes from you, but they  
pay for the call. It also lets you call somebody  
else’s fax machine and receive a fax from it,  
so you pay for the call. The polling feature  
needs to be set up on both machines for this  
a Make sure you are in Fax mode  
b Press Menu, 2, 1, 6.  
.
to work. Not all fax machines support polling.  
c Enter a number using One-Touch,  
Speed-Dial, a Group, or the dial pad.  
Press OK.  
Polling receive  
12  
Polling receive lets you call another fax  
machine to receive a fax.  
d Repeat step c for all the fax numbers  
you want to poll.  
Press OK.  
Setup to receive polling  
12  
e Press Black Start or Color Start.  
The machine polls each number or  
Group number in turn for a document.  
a Make sure you are in Fax mode  
b Press Menu, 2, 1, 6.  
.
Press Stop/Exit while the machine is dialing  
to cancel the polling process.  
c Enter the fax number you are polling.  
To cancel all sequential polling receive jobs,  
d Press Black Start or Color Start.  
The LCD shows Dialing.  
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Polling  
Polled transmit  
(Black & White only)  
12  
Polled transmit lets you set up your machine  
to wait with a document so another fax  
machine can call and retrieve it.  
The document will be stored and can be  
retrieved by any other fax machine until you  
delete it from the memory. (See Checking  
Set up for polled transmit  
12  
a Make sure you are in Fax mode  
b Load your document.  
.
c Press Menu, 2, 2, 6  
d Press a or b to choose On(or Off).  
Press OK.  
e Press a or b to choose any settings  
you want to change.  
Press OK.  
After each setting is accepted, you can  
continue to change more settings.  
f Press Black Start.  
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Making copies  
13  
13  
Making a single copy  
13  
How to copy  
13  
a Make sure you are in Copy mode  
b Load your document.  
.
Entering Copy mode  
13  
Press  
(Copy) to enter Copy mode. The  
c Press Black Start or Color Start.  
default setting is Fax. You can change the  
number of seconds or minutes that the  
machine stays in Copy mode. (Mode Timer  
Making multiple copies  
13  
a Make sure you are in Copy mode  
b Load your document.  
.
c Use the dial pad to enter the number of  
copies (up to 99).  
d Press Black Start or Color Start.  
The LCD shows the default copy setting:  
Note  
To sort your copies, press Copy Options  
Stop copying  
13  
1
2
3
To stop copying, press Stop/Exit.  
1
2
3
Copy Ratio  
Quality  
No of Copies  
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Copy options  
13  
Press Menu  
selection  
Options  
Page  
When you want to quickly change the copy  
settings temporarily for the next copy, use the  
Copy Options key.  
Press Quality  
Normal  
Fast  
Best  
Enlarge/  
Reduce  
50%  
/
69%  
/
/
78%  
97%  
/
/
83%  
/
93%  
100%  
/104%  
/142%  
/
/
186%  
/198%  
/200%  
The machine returns to its default settings 60  
seconds after it finishes copying, or if the  
mode timer returns the machine to Fax mode.  
For more information see Mode Timer on  
Custom(25-400%)  
Paper Type Plain Paper  
Inkjet Paper  
Brother Photo  
Other Photo  
Transparency  
Paper Size Letter  
Legal  
A4  
A5  
4”(W)× 6”(H)  
Brightness -nnonn+  
Stack/  
Sort  
Stack  
Sort  
Page  
Layout  
Off(1 in 1)  
2 in 1 (P)  
2 in 1 (L)  
4 in 1 (P)  
4 in 1 (L)  
Poster(3 × 3)  
13  
No. of  
copies  
No. of  
copies: 01  
(01 - 99)  
Note  
You can save the copy settings you use  
most often by setting them as default. You  
can find instructions on how to do this in  
the section for each feature.  
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To change the default setting, follow the  
instruction below:  
Changing copy quality  
13  
You can choose from a range of quality  
settings. The default setting is Normal.  
a Press Menu, 3, 1.  
1.Quality  
To temporarily change the quality setting,  
follow the instruction below:  
b Press a or b to choose Normal, Best  
or Fast. Press OK.  
Press  
Normal Normal is the  
recommended  
c Press Stop/Exit.  
mode for ordinary  
printouts. This  
produces good copy  
quality with good  
copy speed.  
Enlarging or reducing the  
image copied  
13  
and then  
a or b to  
choose  
You can choose the following enlargement or  
reduction ratios:  
Fast  
Fast copy speed  
and lowest ink  
Quality  
consumption. Use to  
save time printing  
documents to be  
proof-read, large  
documents or many  
copies.  
Custom(25–400%)allows you to enter a  
ratio from 25% to 400%.  
Press  
Custom(25–400%)  
200%  
Best  
Use best mode to  
copy precise images  
such as  
photographs. This  
provides the highest  
resolution and the  
slowest speed.  
198% 4”×6”iA4  
186% 4”×6”iLTR  
142% A5iA4  
104% EXEiLTR  
100%  
and then a or b to  
choose  
Enlarge/Reduce  
97% LTRiA4  
93% A4iLTR  
83% LGLiA4  
78% LGLiLTR  
69% A4iA5  
50%  
a Make sure you are in Copy mode  
b Load your document.  
.
c Use the dial pad to enter the number of  
copies (up to 99).  
d Press Copy Options and a or b to  
choose Quality.  
To enlarge or reduce the next copy follow the  
instruction below:  
Press OK.  
a Make sure you are in Copy mode  
b Load your document.  
.
e Press aor bto choose Normal, Best  
or Fast. Press OK.  
f Press Black Start or Color Start.  
c Use the dial pad to enter the number of  
copies (up to 99).  
d Press Copy Options and a or b to  
choose Enlarge/Reduce.  
Press OK.  
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e Choose one of the options below:  
Use a or b to choose the  
enlargement or reduction ratio you  
want. Press OK.  
c Use the dial pad to enter the number of  
copies (up to 99).  
d Press Copy Options and a or b to  
choose Page Layout.  
Press OK.  
Use a or b to choose Custom  
(25–400%). Press OK. Use the dial  
pad to enter an enlargement or  
reduction ratio from 25%to 400%.  
(For example, press 5 3 to enter  
53%.) Press OK.  
e Press a or b to choose  
Off(1 in 1), 2 in 1 (P),  
2 in 1 (L), 4 in 1 (P),  
4 in 1 (L)or Poster(3 × 3).  
Press OK.  
f Press Black Start or Color Start.  
f Press Black Start to scan the  
document.  
Note  
Page Layout Options 2 in 1(P), 2 in 1(L),  
4 in 1(P), 4 in 1(L) or Poster are not  
available with Enlarge/Reduce.  
If you are making a poster or placed the  
document in the ADF, the machine  
scans the pages and starts printing.  
If you are using the scanner glass, go  
to step g.  
Making N in 1 copies or a  
poster  
g After the machine scans the page, press  
13  
1 to scan the next page.  
The N in 1 copy feature can help you save  
paper by letting you copy two or four pages  
onto one printed page.  
Next Page?  
1.Yes 2.No  
You can also produce a poster. When you  
use the poster feature your machine divides  
your document into sections, then enlarges  
the sections so you can assemble them into a  
poster. If you want to print a poster, use the  
scanner glass.  
h Place the next document on the scanner  
glass. Press OK.  
Repeat steps g and h for each page of  
the layout.  
Set Next Page  
Important  
13  
Then Press OK  
Please make sure paper size is set to  
Letteror A4.  
i After all the pages have been scanned,  
press 2 in step g to finish.  
13  
You can not use the Enlarge/Reduce  
Note  
setting with the N in 1 and Poster features.  
If photo paper is chosen as the paper type  
setting for N in 1 copies, the images will be  
printed as if plain paper had been chosen.  
N in 1 color copies are not available.  
(P) means Portrait and (L) means  
Landscape.  
You can only make one poster copy at a  
time.  
a Make sure you are in Copy mode  
b Load your document.  
.
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Place your document face down in the  
direction shown below:  
Sorting copies using the ADF  
(Black & White only)  
13  
2 in 1 (P)  
You can sort multiple copies. Pages will be  
stacked in the order 1 2 3, 1 2 3, 1 2 3, and so  
on.  
2 in 1 (L)  
a Make sure you are in Copy mode  
b Load your document.  
.
4 in 1 (P)  
c Use the dial pad to enter the number of  
copies (up to 99).  
d Press Copy Options and a or b to  
choose Stack/Sort.  
4 in 1 (L)  
Press OK.  
e Press a or b to choose Sort. Press  
OK.  
Poster (3x3)  
f Press Black Start.  
You can make a poster size copy of a  
photograph.  
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Contrast  
13  
Adjusting Brightness,  
Contrast and Color  
Adjust the contrast to help an image look  
sharper and more vivid.  
13  
The contrast can only be changed through  
the default setting.  
Brightness  
13  
To temporarily change the brightness setting,  
follow the instruction below:  
a Press Menu, 3, 3.  
3.Contrast  
a Make sure you are in Copy mode  
b Load your document.  
.
b Press a or b to change the contrast.  
Press OK.  
c Use the dial pad to enter the number of  
c Press Stop/Exit.  
copies (up to 99).  
Color saturation  
13  
d Press Copy Options and a or b to  
choose Brightness.  
The color saturation can only be changed  
through the default setting.  
Press OK.  
-nnonn+  
e
a Press Menu, 3, 4.  
e Press a or b to make the copy lighter  
or darker. Press OK.  
4.Color Adjust  
b Press a or b to choose 1.Red,  
2.Greenor 3.Blue. Press OK.  
f Press Black Start or Color Start.  
To change the default setting follow the  
instructions below:  
c Press a or b to change the color  
saturation. Press OK.  
a Press Menu, 3, 2.  
d Choose one of the options below:  
Return to step b to choose the next  
color.  
b Press a or b to make the copy lighter  
or darker. Press OK.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
c Press Stop/Exit.  
13  
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Paper size  
13  
Paper options  
13  
If copying on paper other than Letter or A4  
size, you will need to change the paper size  
setting. You can copy on Letter, Legal, A4, A5  
Paper type  
13  
or Photo (4(W) × 6(H)) paper.  
If you are copying on special paper, be sure  
to choose the type of paper you are using so  
you will get the best print quality.  
a Make sure you are in Copy mode  
b Load your document.  
.
a Make sure you are in Copy mode  
b Load your document.  
.
c Use the dial pad to enter the number of  
copies (up to 99).  
c Use the dial pad to enter the number of  
d Press Copy Options and a or b to  
choose Paper Size.  
copies (up to 99).  
Press OK.  
d Press Copy Options and a or b to  
choose Paper Type.  
e Press a or b to choose the size of  
paper you are using Letter, Legal,  
A4, A5or 4”(W)× 6”(H).  
Press OK.  
Press OK.  
e Press a or b to choose the type of  
paper you are using (Plain Paper,  
Inkjet Paper, Brother Photo,  
Other Photoor Transparency).  
Press OK.  
f Press Black Start or Color Start.  
Note  
f Press Black Start or Color Start.  
To change the default paper type setting  
Note  
To change the default paper type setting  
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Appendixes  
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Safety and Legal  
A
A
Choosing a location  
A
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 wall jack and a standard AC power outlet. Choose a location where  
the temperature remains between 50° F and 95° F (10° and 35° C).  
CAUTION  
• Avoid placing your machine in a high-traffic area.  
• Avoid placing your machine on a carpet.  
• DO NOT put the machine near heaters, air conditioners, refrigerators, medical equipment,  
chemicals or water.  
• DO NOT expose the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.  
• DO NOT connect your machine to electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic  
timers.  
• Disruption of power can wipe out information in the machine's memory.  
• DO NOT connect your machine to electrical outlets on the same circuit as large appliances  
or other equipment that might disrupt the power supply.  
• Avoid interference sources, such as speakers or the base units of non-Brother cordless  
phones.  
• DO NOT place the FAX-2580C and the cordless handset near electro-medical equipment.  
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To use the machine safely  
A
Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance.  
Note  
(FAX-2580C only)  
If there are faxes in the machine's memory, you need to print them or save them before you  
unplug the machine from the AC power outlet for more than 24 hours. (To print the faxes in  
memory, see Printing a fax from the memory on page 40. To save the faxes in memory, see  
WARNING  
There are high voltage electrodes inside the machine. Before you clean the inside of the  
machine, make sure you have unplugged the telephone line cord first and then the power cord  
from the AC power outlet. Doing this will prevent an electrical shock.  
DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.  
Always make sure the plug is fully inserted.  
DO NOT pull on the middle of the AC power cord. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.  
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DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the machine under the document cover or the scanner  
cover. 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.  
DO NOT touch the paper feed roller. Doing this may cause injury.  
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DO NOT touch the area shaded in the illustration. Doing this may cause injury.  
When moving the machine you must lift it from the base, by placing a hand at each side of the  
unit as shown in the illustration. Do not carry the machine by holding the scanner cover.  
If the machine becomes hot, releases smoke, or generates any strong smells, immediately  
unplug the machine from the AC power outlet. Call Brother Customer Service (See Brother  
If metal objects, water or other liquids get inside the machine, immediately unplug the machine  
from the AC power outlet. Call Brother Customer Service. (See Brother numbers on page i.)  
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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  
jack. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall  
jack in a wet location.  
• This product must be installed near an AC power outlet that is easily accessible. In case of  
an emergency, you must unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet to shut off the  
power completely.  
• Always make sure the plug is fully inserted.  
• To reduce the risk of shock or fire, use only a No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line  
cord.  
CAUTION  
Lightning and power surges can damage this product! We recommend that you use a quality  
surge protection device on the AC power line and on the telephone line, or unplug the cords  
during a lightning storm.  
WARNING  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to  
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to people, including the following:  
1 DO NOT use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink  
or washing machine, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.  
2 Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric  
shock from lightning.  
3 DO NOT use this product to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.  
4 Use only the power cord provided with the machine.  
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Important safety instructions  
A
1 Read all of these instructions.  
2 Save them for later reference.  
3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.  
4 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning the inside of the machine. Do not use  
liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.  
5 Do not use this product near water.  
6 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing  
serious damage to the product.  
7 Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To  
ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings  
must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product  
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over  
a radiator or heater. This product should never be placed in a built-in installation unless proper  
ventilation is provided.  
8 This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you  
are not sure of the type of power available, call your dealer or local power company.  
9 Use only the power cord supplied with this machine.  
10 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place this product where people can  
walk on the cord.  
11 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere ratings of the  
products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.  
Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the AC power outlet does not exceed  
15 amperes (USA only).  
12 Do not place anything in front of the machine that will block received faxes. Do not place  
anything in the path of received faxes.  
13 Wait until pages have exited the machine before picking them up.  
14 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, since they may touch  
dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in the risk of fire or electric shock. Never  
spill liquid of any kind on the product. Do not attempt to service this product yourself because  
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points and other risks and  
may void your warranty. Refer all servicing to a Brother Authorized Service Center. For the  
location of your nearest Brother Authorized Service Center, please call the following:  
In USA: 1-800-284-4357  
In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER  
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15 Unplug this product from the AC power outlet and refer all servicing to Brother Authorized  
Service Personnel under the following conditions:  
When the power cord is damaged or frayed.  
If liquid has been spilled into the product.  
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed,  
adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper  
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by  
a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.  
If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.  
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.  
16 To protect your product against power surges, we recommend the use of a power protection  
device (Surge Protector).  
17 To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to people, note the following:  
Do not use this product near appliances that use water, a swimming pool, or in a wet  
basement.  
Do not use the machine during an electrical storm (there is the remote possibility of an  
electrical shock) or to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.  
18 Caution - To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.  
Standard telephone and FCC Notices  
(These notices are in effect on models sold and used in the  
United States only)  
A
This equipment is hearing-aid compatible.  
When programming emergency numbers or making test calls to emergency numbers:  
Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call before hanging  
up.  
Perform these activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.  
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the  
ACTA. On the backside of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a  
product identifier in the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided  
to the telephone company.  
You may safely connect this equipment to the telephone line by means of a standard modular jack,  
USOC RJ11C.  
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network  
must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A  
compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be  
connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for  
details.  
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The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line.  
Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an  
incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be  
certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs,  
contact the local telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this  
product is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.The digits  
represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 06 is a REN of 0.6). For earlier  
products, the REN is separately shown on the label.  
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in  
advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn't  
practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be  
advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.  
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures  
that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will  
provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted  
service.  
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact  
Brother Customer Service. (See Brother numbers on page i.) If the equipment is causing harm to  
the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment  
until the problem is resolved.  
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility  
commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information.  
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the  
installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about  
what will disable alarm equipment, call your telephone company or a qualified installer.  
If you are not able to solve a problem with your machine, call Brother Customer Service. (See  
WARNING  
For protection against the risk of electrical shock, always disconnect all cables from the wall  
outlet before servicing, modifying or installing the equipment.  
This equipment may not be used on coin service lines provided by the telephone company or  
connected to party lines.  
Brother cannot accept any financial or other responsibilities that may be the result of your use  
of this information, including direct, special or consequential damages. There are no warranties  
extended or granted by this document.  
This machine has been certified to comply with FCC standards, which are applied to the USA  
only.  
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of  
Conformity (USA only)  
A
Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation  
100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard  
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA  
TEL: (908) 704-1700  
declares, that the products  
Product Name: FAX-2480C and FAX-2580C  
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This  
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment  
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
Call the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or  
transmitter.  
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled  
equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to  
OET65. This equipment should be installed and operated with at least 20cm and more  
between the radiator and person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and legs).  
IMPORTANT  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the  
user's authority to operate the equipment.  
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Industry Canada Compliance Statement  
(Canada only)  
A
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
Legal limitations for copying  
A
Color 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 counsel as to any particular  
questionable documents.  
The following documents issued by the United States/Canadian Government or any of its  
Agencies may not be copied:  
Money  
Bonds or other certificates of indebtedness  
Certificates of Deposit  
Internal Revenue Stamps (canceled or uncanceled)  
Selective Service or draft papers  
Passports  
United States/Canadian Postage Stamps (canceled or uncanceled)  
Food Stamps  
Immigration Papers  
Checks or drafts drawn by Governmental agencies  
Identifying badges or insignias  
Copyrighted works cannot be copied. Sections of a copyrighted work can be copied for ‘fair use’.  
Multiple copies would indicate improper use.  
Works of art should be considered the equivalent of copyrighted works.  
Licenses and Certificates of Title to motor vehicles may not be copied under certain  
state/provincial laws.  
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Trademarks  
A
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.  
© 2006 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.  
Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the U.S. and other countries.  
Macintosh and TrueType are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.  
All other brand and product names mentioned in this User's Guide are registered  
trademarks of their respective companies.  
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Troubleshooting and Routine  
Maintenance  
B
B
Troubleshooting  
B
IMPORTANT  
For technical help, you must call the country where you bought the machine. Calls must be  
made from within that country.  
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  
If you are having difficulty with your machine  
B
Printing  
Difficulty  
Suggestions  
No printout  
Check that the machine is plugged in and that the On/Off key is on.  
One or more ink cartridges are empty. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on  
Check to see if the LCD is showing an error message. (See Error messages on page 97.)  
Check that the correct printer driver has been installed and chosen.  
Poor print quality  
Check the print quality. (See Checking the print quality on page 109.)  
Make sure that your ink cartridges are fresh. The following may cause ink to clog:  
The expiration date written on the cartridge package has passed. (Cartridges  
stay usable for up to two years if kept in their original packaging.)  
The ink cartridge was in your machine over six months.  
The ink cartridge may not have been stored properly before use.  
Try using the recommended types of paper. (See Acceptable paper and other  
The recommended environment for your machine is between 68° F to 91° F  
(20° C to 33° C).  
White horizontal lines appear in text Clean the print head. (See Cleaning the print head on page 109.)  
or graphics.  
Try using the recommended types of paper. (See Acceptable paper and other  
The machine prints blank pages.  
Characters and lines are stacked.  
Clean the print head. (See Cleaning the print head on page 109.)  
Check the printing alignment. (See Checking the printing alignment on page 110.)  
Printed text or images are skewed. Make sure the paper is loaded properly in the paper tray and the paper side guide  
is adjusted correctly. (See Loading paper and other media on page 13.)  
Make sure the Jam Clear Cover is set properly.  
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Printing (Continued)  
Difficulty  
Suggestions  
Smudged stain at the top center of Make sure the paper is not too thick or curled. (See Acceptable paper and other  
the printed page. media on page 9.)  
Printing appears dirty or ink seems Make sure you are using the proper types of paper. (See Acceptable paper and  
to run.  
other media on page 9.) Don't handle the paper until the ink is dry.  
Stains appear on the reverse side  
or at the bottom of the page.  
Make sure the printer platen is not dirty with ink. (See Cleaning the machine printer  
Make sure you are using the paper support flap. (See Loading paper and other  
Machine feeds multiple pages  
Make sure the paper is loaded properly in the paper tray. (See Loading paper and  
Check that more than two types of paper are not loaded in the paper tray at any  
one time.  
Printed pages are not stacked  
neatly.  
Make sure you are using the paper support flap. (See Loading paper and other  
Printed pages double-feed and  
cause a paper jam.  
Make sure you pull out the paper support until it clicks.  
Printing Received Faxes  
Difficulty  
Suggestions  
Condensed print and white streaks You probably had a bad connection, with static or interference on the telephone  
across the page or the top and  
bottom of sentences are cut off.  
line. Ask the other party to send the fax again.  
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.  
Received color fax prints only in  
black and white.  
Replace the color ink cartridges that are empty or nearly empty, and then ask the  
other person to send the color fax again. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on  
Left and Right margins are cut off or Turn on Auto Reduction. (See Printing a reduced incoming fax on page 39.)  
a single page is printed on two  
pages.  
Phone Line or Connections  
Difficulty  
Suggestions  
Dialing does not work. (No dial  
tone)  
Check that the machine is plugged in and switched on.  
Check all line cord connections.  
(Canada only) Change Tone/Pulse setting. (See Quick Setup Guide.)  
Send a fax manually and wait to hear the fax receiving tone before you press  
Black Start or Color Start. (See Sending a fax manually on page 34.)  
The machine does not answer  
when called.  
Check all line cord connections.  
Make sure the machine is in the correct receiving mode for your setup. (See  
Receive modes on page 35.) Check for a dial tone. If possible, call your machine  
to hear it answer. If there is still no answer, check the telephone line cord  
connection. If there is no ringing when you call your machine, ask your telephone  
company to check the line.  
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Receiving Faxes  
Difficulty  
Suggestions  
Cannot receive a fax  
Check all line cord connections.  
Make sure the machine is in the correct receiving mode for your setup. (See  
If you often have interference on the phone line, try changing the menu setting of  
Compatibility to Basic. (See Phone line interference on page 104.)  
Sending Faxes  
Difficulty  
Suggestions  
Cannot send a fax  
Check all line cord connections.  
Make sure that the Fax  
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key is illuminated. (See Entering Fax mode on  
Ask the other party to check that the receiving machine has paper.  
Print the Transmission Verification Report and check for an error. (See Reports  
Transmission Verification Report  
says ‘Result:NG’ or  
‘Result:ERROR’.  
There is probably temporary noise or static on the line. Try sending the fax again.  
If you send a PC FAX message and get ‘Result:NG’ on the Transmission  
Verification Report, your machine may be out of memory. If the problem continues,  
ask the telephone company to check your phone line.  
If you often get transmission errors due to possible interference on the phone line,  
try changing the menu setting of Compatibility to Basic. (See Phone line  
Poor fax send quality.  
Try changing your resolution to Fineor S.Fine. Make a copy to check your  
machine's scanner operation. If the copy quality is not good, clean the scanner.  
Vertical black lines when sending.  
If the copy you made shows the same problem, clean the scanner. (See Cleaning  
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Handling Incoming Calls  
Difficulty  
Suggestions  
The machine ‘Hears’ a voice as a  
CNG Tone.  
If Easy Receive is set to on, your machine is more sensitive to sounds. It may  
mistakenly interpret certain voices or music on the line as a fax machine calling  
and respond with fax receiving tones. Deactivate the machine by pressing  
Stop/Exit. Try avoiding this problem by turning Easy Receive to off. (See Easy  
Sending a fax call to the machine.  
Custom features on a single line.  
If you answered at the machine, press Black Start and hang up at once. If you  
answered on an external or extension phone, press your Fax Receive Code  
(default setting is l51). When your machine answers, hang up.  
If you have Call Waiting, Call Waiting/Caller ID, Voice Mail, an alarm system or  
other custom feature on a single phone line with your machine, it may create a  
problem sending or receiving 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. If avoiding a slight interruption is  
crucial to your business, a separate phone line with no custom features is  
recommended.  
Menu Setting Difficulties  
Difficulty  
Suggestions  
The machine beeps when you try to  
access the Setup Receive menu.  
If the Fax  
key is not illuminated, press it to turn on Fax mode. The Setup  
Receive setting is available only when the machine is in Fax mode.  
Copying Difficulties  
Difficulty  
Suggestions  
Cannot make a copy  
Make sure that the Copy  
key is illuminated. (See Entering Copy mode  
Vertical streaks appear in copies  
If you see vertical streaks on copies, clean the scanner. (See Cleaning the  
Poor copy results when using the  
ADF.  
Try using the scanner glass. (See Using the scanner glass on page 8.)  
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Error messages  
B
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.  
Error Message  
Cause  
Action  
Change Unable The machine has a mechanical  
Open the scanner cover and remove any foreign  
objects inside the machine. If the error message  
continues, do one of the following:  
XX  
problem.  
—OR—  
disconnecting the machine, so you will not lose  
any important messages. Then, disconnect the  
machine from the power for several minuites and  
then reconnect it.  
A foreign objects such as a clip or  
ripped paper is in the machine.  
(FAX-2580C) Disconnect the machine from the  
power for several minuites, then reconnect it.  
(The machine can be turned off for  
approximately 24 hours without losing faxes  
stored in the memory. See Transferring your  
Clean Unable  
XX  
The machine has a mechanical  
problem.  
Open the scanner cover and remove any foreign  
objects inside the machine. If the error message  
continues, do one of the following:  
—OR—  
disconnecting the machine, so you will not lose  
any important messages. Then, disconnect the  
machine from the power for several minuites and  
then reconnect it.  
A foreign objects such as a clip or  
ripped paper is in the machine.  
(FAX-2580C) Disconnect the machine from the  
power for several minuites, then reconnect it.  
(The machine can be turned off for  
approximately 24 hours without losing faxes  
stored in the memory. See Transferring your  
Comm.Error  
Poor phone line quality caused a  
communication error.  
Send the fax again or connect the machine to  
another telephone line. If the problem continues,  
call the telephone company and ask them to  
check your phone line.  
Cover is Open The scanner cover is not closed  
Lift the scanner cover and then close it again.  
completely.  
The ink cartridge cover is not  
completely closed.  
Firmly close the ink cartridge cover until it clicks.  
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Error Message  
Cause  
Action  
Data  
Remaining  
Print data is left in the machine's  
memory.  
Re-start printing from your computer.  
Print data is left in the machine's  
memory. The USB cable was  
Press Stop/Exit. The machine will cancel the job  
and clear it from the memory. Try to print again.  
unplugged while the computer was  
sending the data to the machine.  
Disconnected  
Document Jam  
The other person or other person's Try to send or receive again.  
fax machine stopped the call.  
The document was not inserted or See Using the ADF on page 7.  
fed properly, or the document  
scanned from the ADF was too  
long.  
DR Mode in Use The machine is set to Distinctive  
Set Distinctive Ring to off. (See Turning off  
Ring mode. You cannot change the Distinctive Ring on page 44.)  
Receive Mode from Manual to  
another mode.  
High  
Temperature  
The print head is too warm.  
Allow the machine to cool down.  
Init. Unable  
XX  
The machine has a mechanical  
problem.  
Open the scanner cover and remove any foreign  
objects inside the machine. If the error message  
continues, do one of the following:  
—OR—  
disconnecting the machine, so you will not lose  
any important messages. Then, disconnect the  
machine from the power for several minuites and  
then reconnect it.  
A foreign objects such as a clip or  
ripped paper is in the machine.  
(FAX-2580C) Disconnect the machine from the  
power for several minuites, then reconnect it.  
(The machine can be turned off for  
approximately 24 hours without losing faxes  
stored in the memory. See Transferring your  
Ink Empty  
One or more of the ink cartridges is Replace the ink cartridges. (See Replacing the  
empty. The machine will stop all  
print operations. While memory is  
available, black and white faxes will  
be stored in the memory. If a  
sending machine has a color fax,  
the machine's ‘handshake’ will ask  
that the fax be sent as black and  
white. If the sending machine has  
the ability to convert it, the color fax  
will be stored in the memory as a  
black and white fax.  
Low  
Temperature  
The print head is too cold.  
Allow the machine to warm up.  
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Error Message  
Cause  
Action  
Near Empty  
One or more of the ink cartridges  
Order a new ink cartridge. (See Ordering  
are running out of ink. If a sending accessories and supplies on page iii.)  
machine has a color fax, the  
machine's ‘handshake’ will ask that  
the fax be sent as black and white.  
If the sending machine has the  
ability to convert it, the color fax will  
be received into memory as a black  
and white fax.  
No Caller ID  
There is no incoming call history.  
You did not receive calls or you  
have not subscribed to the Caller ID  
service from your telephone  
company.  
If you want to use the Caller ID feature call your  
telephone company. (See Caller ID on page 45.)  
No Cartridge  
No Paper Fed  
An ink cartridge is not installed  
properly.  
Take out the ink cartridge and put it in again  
seating it properly. (See Replacing the ink  
The machine is out of paper or  
paper is not properly loaded in the  
paper tray.  
Do one of the following:  
Refill the paper in the paper tray, and then  
press Black Start or Color Start.  
Remove the paper and load it again and then  
press Black Start or Color Start.  
The paper is jammed in the  
machine.  
No  
The number you dialed does not  
Verify the number and try again.  
Response/Busy answer or is busy.  
Not  
Registered  
You tried to access a One-Touch or Set up the One-Touch or Speed Dial number.  
Speed Dial number that is not  
programmed.  
Out of Memory The machine's memory is full.  
Fax sending or copy operation in progress  
Do one of the following:  
Press Stop/Exit and wait until the other  
operations in progress finish and then try  
again.  
Clear the data in the memory. To gain extra  
memory, you can turn off Remote Fax  
Print the faxes that are in the memory. (See  
Paper Jam  
Paper is jammed in the machine.  
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Error Message  
Cause  
Action  
Print Unable  
XX  
The machine has a mechanical  
problem.  
Open the scanner cover and remove any foreign  
objects inside the machine. If the error message  
continues, do one of the following:  
—OR—  
disconnecting the machine, so you will not lose  
any important messages. Then, disconnect the  
machine from the power for several minuites and  
then reconnect it.  
A foreign objects such as a clip or  
ripped paper is in the machine.  
(FAX-2580C) Disconnect the machine from the  
power for several minuites, then reconnect it.  
(The machine can be turned off for  
approximately 24 hours without losing faxes  
stored in the memory. See Transferring your  
Scan Unable  
XX  
The machine has a mechanical  
problem.  
Open the scanner cover and remove any foreign  
objects inside the machine. If the error message  
continues, do one of the following:  
—OR—  
disconnecting the machine, so you will not lose  
any important messages. Then, disconnect the  
machine from the power for several minuites and  
then reconnect it.  
A foreign objects such as a clip or  
ripped paper is in the machine.  
(FAX-2580C) Disconnect the machine from the  
power for several minuites, then reconnect it.  
(The machine can be turned off for  
approximately 24 hours without losing faxes  
stored in the memory. See Transferring your  
Tel Disabled  
XX  
The machine has a mechanical  
problem.  
Open the scanner cover and remove any foreign  
objects inside the machine. If the error message  
continues, disconnect the machine from the  
power for several minuites, then reconnect it.  
(The machine can be turned off for  
approximately 24 hours without losing faxes  
stored in the memory. See Transferring your  
(FAX-2580C)  
—OR—  
A foreign objects such as a clip or  
ripped paper is in the machine.  
Wrong Paper  
Size  
Paper is not the correct size.  
Load the correct size of paper (Letter, Legal or  
A4), and then press Black Start or Color Start.  
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b Enter the fax number to which Fax  
Transferring your faxes or Fax  
Journal report  
Journal report will be forwarded.  
B
c Press Black Start.  
If the LCD shows:  
Change Unable XX, Clean Unable XX,  
Init. Unable XX, Print Unable XX,  
Scan Unable XXor Tel Disabled XX,  
we recommend transferring your faxes to  
another fax machine. (See Transferring faxes  
Document jam  
B
Documents can jam if they are not inserted or  
fed properly, or if they are too long. Follow the  
steps below to clear a document jam.  
You can also transfer the Fax Journal report  
to see if there are any faxes you need to  
Document is jammed in the top of the  
ADF unit  
B
a Take out any paper from the ADF that is  
not jammed.  
Note  
b Open the ADF cover.  
If there is an error message on the  
machine's LCD, after the faxes have been  
transferred, disconnect the machine from  
the power source for several minutes, and  
then reconnect it.  
c Pull the jammed document up and to the  
left.  
Transferring faxes to another fax  
machine  
B
If you have not set up your Station ID, you  
cannot enter fax transfer mode.  
a Press Menu, 9, 0, 1.  
b Do one of the following:  
If the LCD shows No Data, there are  
no faxes left in the machine's  
memory.  
d Close the ADF cover.  
e Press Stop/Exit.  
Press Stop/Exit.  
If the LCD shows Enter Fax No.,  
enter the fax number to which faxes  
will be forwarded.  
Note  
To avoid document jams, close the ADF  
cover properly by pressing it down in the  
middle.  
c Press Black Start.  
Transferring Fax Journal report to  
another fax machine  
B
If you have not set up your Station ID, you  
cannot enter fax transfer mode.  
a Press Menu 9, 0, 2.  
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b Pull out the jammed paper (1).  
Document is jammed inside the ADF  
unit  
B
1
a Take out any paper from the ADF that is  
not jammed.  
b Lift the document cover.  
c Pull the jammed document out to the  
left.  
c Reset the machine by lifting the scanner  
cover from the front of the machine and  
then closing it.  
If you cannot remove the jammed  
paper from the front of the machine,  
or the error message still appears on  
the LCD after you have removed the  
jammed paper, please go to the next  
step.  
d Remove the Jam Clear Cover (1) from  
the back of the machine. Pull the  
d Close the document cover.  
e Press Stop/Exit.  
jammed paper out of the machine.  
Printer jam or paper jam  
B
Take out the jammed paper depending on  
where it is jammed in the machine.  
a Pull the paper tray (1) out of the  
machine.  
1
1
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e Put the Jam Clear Cover back on.  
g Lift the scanner cover to release the  
lock (1). Gently push the scanner cover  
support down (2) and close the scanner  
cover (3).  
Make sure the cover is set properly.  
f Using both hands, use the plastic tabs  
on both sides of the machine to lift the  
scanner cover (1) until it locks securely  
into the open position.  
Make sure that there is no jammed  
paper left in the corners of the machine.  
h Push the paper tray firmly back into the  
machine.  
1
Note  
Make sure you pull out the paper support  
until it clicks.  
Note  
If the paper is jammed under the print  
head, unplug the machine from the power  
source, and then move the print head to  
take out the paper.  
Dial Tone  
B
Setting the dial tone to Detection will shorten  
the dial detect pause.  
a Press Menu, 0, 5.  
b Press a or b to choose Detectionor  
No Detection.  
Press OK.  
c Press Stop/Exit.  
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Phone line interference  
B
Routine maintenance  
B
If you are having problems sending or  
Replacing the ink cartridges  
B
receiving a fax due to possible interference  
on the phone line, we recommend that you  
adjust the Equalization for compatibility to  
reduce the modem speed for fax operations.  
Your machine is equipped with an ink dot  
counter. The ink dot counter automatically  
monitors the level of ink in each of the 4  
cartridges. When the machine detects an ink  
cartridge is running out of ink, the machine  
will tell you with a message on the LCD.  
a Press Menu, 2, 0, 2.  
b Press a or b to choose Normal(or  
Basic).  
The LCD will tell you which ink cartridge is low  
or needs replacing. Be sure to follow the LCD  
prompts to replace the ink cartridges in the  
correct order.  
Basicreduces the modem speed to  
9600 bps. Unless interference is a  
recurring problem on your phone  
line, you may prefer to use it only  
when needed.  
Normalsets the modem speed at  
14400 bps. (Default)  
Press OK.  
Even though the machine tells you that an ink  
cartridge is empty, there will be a small  
amount of ink left in the ink cartridge. It is  
necessary to keep some ink in the ink  
cartridge to prevent air from drying out and  
damaging the print head assembly.  
c Press Stop/Exit.  
Note  
a Open the ink cartridge cover.  
If one or more ink cartridges are empty,  
for example Black, the LCD shows  
Ink Empty Blackand  
When you change the compatibility to  
Basic, the ECM feature is only available  
for color fax sending.  
Replace Ink.  
b Pull the lock release lever down and  
take out the ink cartridge for the color  
shown on the LCD.  
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Note  
If the protective yellow caps come off  
when you open the bag, the cartridge will  
not be damaged.  
e Each color has its own correct position.  
Insert the ink cartridge in the direction of  
the arrow on the label.  
c Open the new ink cartridge bag for the  
color shown on the LCD, and then take  
out the ink cartridge.  
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f Lift each lock release lever and push it  
until it clicks, and then close the ink  
cartridge cover.  
d Remove the protective yellow cap (1).  
1
Improper Setup  
DO NOT touch the area shown in the  
illustration below.  
g If you replaced an ink cartridge, the LCD  
may ask you to verify that it was a brand  
new one. (For example,  
Did You Change Blck?) For each  
new cartridge you installed, press 1  
(Yes) to automatically reset the ink dot  
counter for that color. If the ink cartridge  
you installed is not a brand new one, be  
sure to press 2 (No).  
If you wait until the LCD shows  
Near Emptyor Ink Empty, the  
machine will automatically reset the ink  
dot counter.  
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Note  
Brother strongly recommends that you do  
not refill the ink cartridges provided with  
your machine. We also strongly  
recommend that you continue to use only  
Genuine Brother Brand replacement ink  
cartridges. Use or attempted use of  
potentially incompatible ink and/or  
If the LCD shows No cartridgeafter  
you install the ink cartridges, check that  
the ink cartridges are installed properly.  
WARNING  
cartridges in the Brother machine may  
cause damage to the machine and/or may  
result in unsatisfactory print quality. Our  
warranty coverage does not apply to any  
problem that is caused by the use of  
unauthorized third party ink and/or  
If ink gets in your eyes, wash them out with  
water at once and call a doctor if you are  
concerned.  
cartridges. To protect your investment and  
obtain premium performance from the  
Brother machine, we strongly recommend  
the use of Genuine Brother Supplies.  
CAUTION  
DO NOT take out ink cartridges if you do  
not need to replace them. If you do so, it  
may reduce the ink quantity and the  
machine will not know the quantity of ink left  
in the cartridge.  
Cleaning the outside of the  
machine  
B
DO NOT touch the cartridge insertion slots.  
If you do so, the ink may stain your skin.  
CAUTION  
If ink stains your skin or clothing, wash with  
soap or detergent at once.  
Use neutral detergents. Cleaning with  
volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine  
will damage the outside surface of the  
machine.  
If you mix the colors by installing an ink  
cartridge in the wrong position, clean the  
print head several times after correcting the  
cartridge installation.  
DO NOT use cleaning materials that  
contain ammonia.  
Once you open an ink cartridge, install it in  
the machine and use it up within six months  
of installation. Use unopened ink cartridges  
by the expiration date written on the  
cartridge package.  
DO NOT use isopropyl alcohol to remove  
dirt from the control panel. It may crack the  
panel.  
DO NOT dismantle or tamper with the ink  
cartridge, this can cause the ink to leak out  
of the cartridge.  
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Clean the outside of the machine as  
follows:  
Cleaning the scanner  
B
B
a Lift the document cover (1). Clean the  
scanner glass (2) and white plastic (3)  
with isopropyl alcohol on a soft lint-free  
cloth.  
a Pull the paper tray (1) completely out of  
the machine.  
1
3
b Wipe the outside of the machine with a  
soft cloth to remove dust.  
2
b In the ADF unit, clean the white bar (1)  
and the glass strip (2) under it with  
isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth.  
c Remove anything that is stuck inside the  
1
2
paper tray.  
d Lift the output paper tray cover and wipe  
the inside and outside of the paper tray  
with a soft cloth to remove dust.  
e Close the output paper tray cover and  
put the paper tray firmly back in the  
machine.  
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platen  
Cleaning the paper pick-up  
roller  
B
B
a Pull the paper tray completely out of the  
WARNING  
machine.  
Unplug the machine from the AC power  
outlet before cleaning the printer platen (1).  
b Unplug the machine from the AC power  
outlet and remove the Jam Clear  
Cover (1).  
If ink is scattered on or around the printer  
platen, wipe it off with a soft, dry, lint-free  
cloth.  
1
c Clean the Paper Pick-up Roller (1) with  
isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab.  
1
a Clean the machine printer platen (1).  
1
d Put the Jam Clear Cover back on.  
e Put the paper tray firmly back in the  
machine.  
f Re-connect the power cord.  
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Cleaning the print head  
B
Checking the print quality  
B
To ensure the good print quality, the machine  
will regularly clean the print head. You can  
start the cleaning process manually if  
needed.  
If faded or streaked colors and text appear on  
your output, some of the nozzles may be  
clogged. You can check this by printing the  
Print Quality Check Sheet and looking at the  
nozzle check pattern.  
Clean the print head and ink cartridges if you  
get a horizontal line in the text or graphics on  
your printed pages. You can clean Black only,  
three colors at a time (Yellow/Cyan/Magenta),  
or all four colors at once.  
a Press Ink (FAX-2480C) or b  
(FAX-2580C).  
b Press a or b to choose Test Print.  
Press OK.  
Cleaning the print head consumes ink.  
Cleaning too often uses ink unnecessarily.  
c Press a or b to choose  
Print Quality.  
Press OK.  
CAUTION  
DO NOT touch the print head. Touching the  
print head may cause permanent damage  
and may void the print head's warranty.  
d Press Color Start.  
The machine begins printing the Print  
Quality Check Sheet.  
e Check the quality of the four color blocks  
a Press Ink (FAX-2480C) or b  
on the sheet.  
(FAX-2580C).  
Is Quality OK?  
1.Yes 2.No  
b Press a or b to choose Cleaning.  
Press OK.  
f Do one of the following:  
c Press a or b to choose Black, Color  
or All.  
If all lines are clear and visible, press  
1 to choose Yes, and go to step j.  
If you can see missing short lines as  
shown below, press 2 to choose No.  
Press OK.  
The machine cleans the print head.  
When cleaning is finished, the machine  
will go back to standby mode  
automatically.  
OK  
Poor  
Note  
If you clean the print head at least five  
times and the print has not improved, call  
Brother Customer Service (See Brother  
g The LCD asks you if the print quality is  
OK for black and three colors.  
Black OK?  
1.Yes 2.No  
Press 1 (Yes) or 2 (No).  
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h The LCD asks you if you want to start  
Checking the printing  
alignment  
cleaning.  
B
Start Cleaning?  
1.Yes 2.No  
You may need to adjust the printing  
alignment after transporting the machine if  
your printed text becomes blurred or images  
become faded.  
Press 1 (Yes).  
The machine starts cleaning the print  
head.  
a Press Ink (FAX-2480C) or b  
(FAX-2580C).  
i After cleaning is finished, press Color  
Start.  
b Press a or b to choose Test Print.  
Press OK.  
The machine starts printing the Print  
Quality Check Sheet again and then  
return to step e.  
c Press a or b to choose Alignment.  
Press OK.  
j Press Stop/Exit.  
If you repeat this procedure at least five  
times and the print quality is still poor,  
replace the ink cartridge for the clogged  
color.  
d Press Black Start or Color Start.  
The machine starts printing the  
Alignment Check Sheet.  
Is Alignment OK?  
After replacing the ink cartridge, check  
the print quality. 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 Customer Service (see  
1.Yes 2.No  
e 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 1 (Yes) to finish  
Alignment Check, and go to step h.  
If another test print number is a  
better match for either 600 dpi or  
1200 dpi, press 2 (No) to choose it.  
CAUTION  
DO NOT touch the print head. Touching the  
print head may cause permanent damage  
and may void the print head's warranty.  
f For 600 dpi, press the number of the test  
print that most closely matches the  
number 0 sample (1-8).  
Note  
600dpi Adjust  
Select Best #5  
i
When a print head  
nozzle is clogged  
the printed sample  
looks like this.  
Aftertheprint head  
nozzle is cleaned,  
the horizontal lines  
are gone.  
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g For 1200 dpi, press the number of the  
test print that most closely matches the  
number 0 sample (1-8).  
Uninstalling the handset and  
handset cradle (FAX-2480C)  
B
1200dpi Adjust  
If you do not use the handset and the handset  
cradle, you can remove them.  
Select Best #5  
Uninstalling the handset and handset  
cradle  
h Press Stop/Exit.  
B
Checking the ink volume  
B
a Unplug the curled handset cord from the  
machine.  
You can check the ink that is left in the  
cartridge.  
a Press Ink (FAX-2480C) or b  
(FAX-2580C).  
b Press a or b to choose Ink Volume.  
Press OK.  
The LCD shows the ink volume.  
Ink Volume  
BK:-nnnonnn+  
b Pull the tab (1) back and hold it in  
position as you push the cradle to the  
back of the machine.  
c Press a or b to choose the color you  
want to check.  
d Press Stop/Exit.  
1
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c Attach the side cover.  
b Align the recessed arrows on the cradle  
with those on the machine, and then  
slide the cradle toward the front of the  
machine until it clicks into place.  
Installing the handset and handset  
cradle  
B
c Connect the curled handset cord to the  
a Remove the side cover.  
machine.  
Note  
If you cannot open the cover with your  
hand, use a coin to open it.  
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d Pull the tab (1) back and hold it in  
position as you push the bracket (2) to  
the back of the machine.  
Uninstalling and installing the  
cradle and the bracket  
(FAX-2580C)  
B
Uninstalling the cradle and the bracket  
B
If you want to use the cordless handset  
separately from the machine, you can  
remove the cradle and the bracket.  
a Unplug the AC adapter from AC power  
outlet.  
b Remove the AC adapter cord from the  
guide on the side of the machine.  
e Attach the side cover.  
c Press the tab (1) and lift the cradle (2).  
Installing the cradle and the bracket  
B
a Remove the side cover.  
Note  
If you cannot open the cover with your  
hand, use a coin to open it.  
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b Align the recessed arrows on the  
bracket with those on the machine, and  
then slide the bracket toward the front of  
the machine until it clicks into place.  
e Push the cradle down.  
f Route the AC power cord through the  
guide on the side of the machine.  
c Make sure you plug the connector into  
the jack (1) and route the cable through  
the hook (2) as shown below.  
g Plug the AC adapter into the AC power  
outlet.  
Machine Information  
B
d Press the tab (1) and place the front of  
the cradle in position.  
Checking the serial number  
B
You can see the machine’s serial number on  
the LCD.  
a Press Menu, 5, 1.  
1.Serial No.  
b Press OK.  
XXXXXXX  
c Press Stop/Exit.  
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Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance  
Packing and shipping  
the machine  
CAUTION  
B
If you are not able to find the yellow  
protective parts, DO NOT remove the ink  
cartridges before shipping. It is essential  
that the machine be shipped with either the  
yellow protective parts or the ink cartridges  
in position. Shipping without them will  
cause damage to your machine and may  
void your warranty.  
When 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  
It is important to allow the machine to ‘park’  
the print head after a print job. Listen  
carefully to the machine before unplugging  
it to make sure that all mechanical noise  
has stopped. Not allowing the machine to  
finish this parking process may lead to print  
problems and possible damage to the print  
head.  
d Unplug the machine from the telephone  
wall jack and take the telephone line  
cord out of the machine.  
e Unplug the machine from the AC power  
outlet.  
f (FAX-2580C) Unplug the AC adapter  
from the AC power outlet and remove  
the AC adapter cord from the guide on  
the side of the machine.  
a Open the ink cartridge cover.  
b Pull the lock release levers down and  
take out all the ink cartridges. (See  
c Install the yellow protective part, lift each  
lock release lever and push it until it  
clicks, and then close the ink cartridge  
cover.  
g Using both hands, use the plastic tabs  
on both sides of the machine to lift the  
scanner cover until it locks securely into  
the open position. Then unplug the  
interface cable from the machine, if it is  
connected.  
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h Lift the scanner cover (1) to release the  
lock. Gently push the scanner cover  
support down (2) and close the scanner  
cover (3).  
k Wrap the machine in the bag and put it  
in the original carton with the original  
packing material.  
i If your machine has a handset, remove  
it and the handset curled cord.  
j (FAX-2580C) Rotate the machine’s  
antenna to the down position.  
l Pack the printed materials and  
additional parts (handset and cords) in  
the original carton as shown below. Do  
not pack the used ink cartridges in the  
carton.  
Note  
If you are returning your machine to  
Brother as part of the Exchange Service,  
pack only the machine. Keep all separate  
parts and printed materials to use with  
your ‘Exchange’ machine.  
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(FAX-2480C)  
(FAX-2580C)  
m Close the carton and tape it shut.  
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Menu and Features  
C
C
Memory storage  
C
On-screen  
programming  
C
Even if there is a power failure, you will not  
lose your menu settings because they are  
stored permanently. Temporary settings  
(such as Contrast, Overseas mode, and so  
on) will be lost. You may have to reset the  
date and time.  
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.  
Note  
Since your programming is done on the LCD,  
we have created step-by-step on-screen  
instructions to help you program your  
machine. All you need to do is follow the  
instructions as they guide you through the  
menu selections and programming options.  
During a power failure, the FAX-2580C  
will retain messages that are in the  
memory for approximately 24 hours.  
Menu table  
C
You can program your machine without the  
User’s Guide by using the Menu table that  
begins on page 120. These pages list the  
menu selections and options.  
Press Menu followed by the menu numbers  
to program your machine.  
For example, to set beeper volume to Low.  
a Press Menu, 1, 4, 2.  
b Press a or b to choose Low.  
c Press OK.  
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Menu and Features  
To access the menu mode:  
Menu keys  
C
a Press Menu.  
b Choose an option.  
Press 1 for General Setup menu.  
Press 2 for Fax menu.  
Press 3 for Copy menu.  
Press 0 for Initial Setup.  
Access the menu.  
You can scroll more quickly through  
each menu level by pressing a or b for  
the direction you want.  
Go to the next menu level.  
Accept an option.  
c Press OK when that option appears on  
the LCD.  
The LCD will then show the next menu  
level.  
Go back to the previous menu  
level.  
Delete an incorrect letter when  
you need to enter text into the  
machine.  
d Press a or b to scroll to your next menu  
selection.  
Scroll through the current menu  
level.  
e Press OK.  
When you finish setting an option, the  
LCD shows Accepted.  
Go back to the previous menu  
level.  
Exit the menu.  
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Menu Table  
C
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  
Choose & OK  
to accept  
to exit  
Main Menu  
Submenu  
Menu Selections  
Options  
0 Sec  
Descriptions  
Page  
1.General  
Setup  
1.Mode Timer  
Sets the time to return to  
Fax mode.  
30 Secs  
1 Min  
2 Mins*  
5 Mins  
Off  
2.Paper Type  
Plain Paper*  
Sets the type of paper in  
the paper tray.  
Inkjet Paper  
Brother Photo  
Other Photo  
Transparency  
Letter*  
3.Paper Size  
Sets the size of the paper 20  
in the paper tray.  
Legal  
A4  
A5  
4”×6”  
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.  
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Menu and Features  
Main Menu  
Submenu  
Menu Selections  
Options  
Descriptions  
Page  
1.General  
Setup  
4.Volume  
1.Ring  
Off  
Adjusts the ring volume.  
Low  
(Continued)  
Med*  
High  
Off  
2.Beeper  
Adjusts the volume level  
of the beeper.  
Low*  
Med  
High  
Off  
3.Speaker  
Adjusts the speaker  
volume.  
Low  
Med*  
High  
4.Handset  
Low*  
Adjusts handset volume.  
(FAX-2480C only)  
High  
On  
5.Volume  
Amplify  
For the hearing-impaired, 21  
you can set the volume to  
the Volume  
(Permanent/  
Temporary)  
(FAX-2480C only)  
Amplify:Onsetting on a  
permanent or temporary  
basis.  
Off*  
5.Auto  
Daylight  
On  
Changes for Daylight  
Savings Time  
automatically.  
Off*  
6.On/Off  
Setting  
Fax Receive:On Customizes the On/Off  
key to receive faxes even  
Fax  
in off mode.  
Receive:Off*  
7.LCD  
Contrast  
Light  
Adjusts the contrast of the 23  
LCD.  
Dark*  
8.Echo  
Control  
level1*  
level2  
level3  
level4  
Adjusts the echo level if  
you hear an echo when  
using the cordless  
handset.  
See  
Digital  
Cordless  
Handset  
User’s  
Guide  
(FAX-2580C  
only)  
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.  
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Main Menu  
Submenu  
Menu Selections  
Options  
Descriptions  
Page  
2.Fax  
1.Setup  
Receive  
1.Ring Delay  
00  
Sets the number of rings  
before the machine  
answers in Fax Only or  
Fax/Tel mode.  
(FAX-2480C only)  
01  
(In Fax mode only)  
02  
03  
04*  
1.Ring Delay  
Ring Delay  
Sets the number of rings  
before the machine  
answers in Fax Only or  
Fax/Tel mode.  
(FAX-2580C only)  
00  
01  
02  
03  
04*  
Toll Saver  
Cost Saving feature:  
the machine rings 2 times  
if there are messages and  
4 times if there are no  
messages, so you can  
hang up and not pay for  
the call.  
On  
Off*  
2.F/T Ring Time 20 Sec*  
Sets the pseudo/double-  
ring time in Fax/Tel mode.  
30 Sec  
40 Sec  
70 Sec  
3.Easy Receive  
4.Remote Codes  
On*  
Receives fax messages  
without pressing  
Black Start or  
Semi  
Off  
Color Start.  
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  
Off  
personalize these codes.  
5.Auto  
On*  
Cuts the size of incoming 39  
faxes.  
Reduction  
Off  
6.Polling RX  
Sets up your machine to  
poll another fax machine.  
2.Setup Send 1.Contrast  
Auto*  
Changes the lightness or 31  
darkness of faxes you  
send.  
(In Fax mode only)  
Light  
Dark  
2.Fax  
Resolution  
Standard*  
Fine  
Sets the default resolution 31  
for outgoing faxes.  
S.Fine  
Photo  
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.  
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Main Menu  
Submenu  
Menu Selections  
Options  
Descriptions  
Page  
2.Fax  
2.Setup Send 3.Delayed Fax  
Sets the time of day in  
24-hour format that the  
delayed faxes will be sent.  
(Continued)  
(In Fax mode only)  
(Continued)  
4.Batch TX  
On  
Combines delayed faxes  
to the same fax number at  
the same time of day into  
one transmission.  
Off*  
5.Real Time TX  
6.Polled TX  
Next Fax Only  
Sends a fax without using 32  
the memory.  
Off*  
On  
On  
Sets up your machine with 71  
an document to be  
retrieved by another fax  
machine.  
Off*  
7.Overseas Mode On  
If you are having problems 33  
sending faxes overseas,  
set this to on.  
Off*  
0.Scan Size  
Letter*  
Adjusts the scan area of  
the scanner glass to the  
size of the document.  
A4  
3.Set Quick- 1.One-Touch  
Stores One-Touch  
numbers, so you can dial  
by pressing one key (and  
Start).  
Dial  
Dial  
2.Speed-Dial  
Stores Speed-Dial  
numbers, so you can dial  
by pressing only a few  
keys (and Start).  
3.Setup Groups  
1.Transmission  
Sets up a Group number  
for Broadcasting.  
4.Report  
Setting  
On  
Sets initial setup for  
Transmission Verification  
Report and Fax Journal.  
On+Image  
Off*  
Off+Image  
Off  
2.Journal  
Period  
Every 50 Faxes*  
Every 6 Hours  
Every 12 Hours  
Every 24 Hours  
Every 2 Days  
Every 7 Days  
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.  
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Main Menu  
Submenu  
Menu Selections  
Options  
Descriptions  
Page  
2.Fax  
5.Remote Fax 1.Fwd/Page/  
Off*  
Sets the machine to  
forward fax messages, to  
call your pager, to store  
incoming faxes in the  
memory (so you can  
retrieve them while you  
are away from your  
machine).  
Opt  
Store  
(Continued)  
Fax Forward  
Paging  
Fax Storage  
2.Remote Access Access Code:*  
---l  
Set your own code for  
Remote Retrieval.  
3.Print Fax  
Prints incoming faxes  
stored in the memory.  
(Backup Print)  
6.Remaining  
Jobs  
Checks which jobs are in 33  
the memory and lets you  
cancel chosen jobs.  
7.Setup Msg  
Ctr  
1.OGM  
Msg Ctr OGM  
F/T OGM  
Play/Record or erase the 56  
outgoing message.  
(FAX-2580C  
only)  
2.ICM Max.Time  
30 Sec*  
60 Sec  
120 Sec  
Choose the maximum  
length of incoming  
messages.  
180 Sec  
On*  
3.ICM  
Allows you to turn the  
speaker volume for voice  
messages as they come  
in On or Off.  
Rec.Monitr  
Off  
0.Miscellaneous  
1.TX Lock  
Stops unauthorized users 24  
from changing the  
machine’s current  
settings.  
(FAX-2480C only)  
1.Mem Security  
Prohibits most functions  
except receiving faxes  
into memory.  
(FAX-2580C only)  
2.Compatibility Normal*  
Adjusts the equalization  
for transmission  
problems.  
Basic  
3.Distinctive  
4.Caller ID  
Off*  
Uses the Telephone  
Company’s Distinctive  
Ring subscriber service to  
register the ring pattern  
with the machine.  
Set (On)  
Display#*  
View or print a list of the  
last 30 Caller IDs stored in  
the memory.  
Print Report  
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.  
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Menu and Features  
Main Menu  
Submenu  
Menu Selections  
Options  
Descriptions  
Page  
3.Copy  
1.Quality  
Best  
Chooses the Copy  
resolution for your type of  
document.  
Fast  
Normal*  
2.Brightness  
-nnnno+  
-nnnon+  
-nnonn+*  
-nonnn+  
Adjusts the brightness for 79  
copies.  
-onnnn+  
-nnnno+  
3.Contrast  
Adjusts the contrast for  
copies.  
-nnnon+  
-nnonn+*  
-nonnn+  
-onnnn+  
4.Color  
Adjust  
1.Red  
2.Green  
3.Blue  
R:-nnnno+  
R:-nnnon+  
R:-nnonn+*  
R:-nonnn+  
Adjusts the amount of Red 79  
in copies.  
R:-onnnn+  
R:-nnnno+  
R:-nnnon+  
Adjusts the amount of  
Green in copies.  
R:-nnonn+*  
R:-nonnn+  
R:-onnnn+  
R:-nnnno+  
Adjusts the amount of  
Blue in copies.  
R:-nnnon+  
R:-nnonn+*  
R:-nonnn+  
R:-onnnn+  
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.  
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Main Menu  
Submenu  
Menu Selections  
Options  
Descriptions  
Page  
4.Print  
Reports  
1.  
Prints a Transmission  
Verification Report for  
your last transmission.  
Transmission  
2.Help List  
3.Quick-Dial  
Prints the Help List so you 69  
can see at-a-glance how  
to quickly program your  
machine.  
Lists name and numbers  
stored in the One-Touch  
and Speed-Dial memory,  
in numerical order.  
4.Fax  
Lists informationaboutthe 69  
last incoming and  
Journal  
outgoing faxes. (TX  
means Transmit.) (RX  
means Receive.)  
5.User  
Lists your settings.  
Settings  
5.Machine  
Info.  
1.Serial No.  
Lets you check the serial  
number of your machine.  
0.Initial  
Setup  
1.Receive  
Mode  
Fax Only*  
Choose the receive mode 35  
that best suits your needs.  
Fax/Tel  
External TAD  
(FAX-2480C only)  
Manual  
2.Date/Time  
3.Station ID  
Puts the date and time on See  
the LCD and in headings  
of faxes you send.  
Quick  
Setup  
Guide  
Fax:  
Set your name and fax  
number to appear on each  
page you fax.  
Name:  
4.Tone/Pulse  
Tone*  
Choose the dialing mode. See  
Quick  
(Canada only)  
Pulse  
Setup  
Guide  
5.Dial Tone  
Detection  
You can shorten the dial  
tone detect pause.  
No Detection*  
6.Register  
HS  
Sets the machine to  
register the cordless  
handset.  
See  
Digital  
Cordless  
Handset  
User’s  
Guide  
(FAX-2580C  
only)  
0.Local  
English*  
Allows you to change the See  
Language  
LCD language for your  
country.  
Quick  
Setup  
Guide  
French  
(Canada only)  
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.  
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Menu and Features  
Special characters and symbols  
Entering Text  
C
Press l, # or 0, and then press d or c to  
move the cursor under the special character  
or symbol you want. Then press OK to  
choose it.  
When you are setting certain menu  
selections, such as the Station ID, you may  
need to enter text into the machine. Most dial  
pad keys 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.  
Press l for (space) ! " # $ % & ' ( ) l +  
, - . / m  
Press # for : ; < = > ? @ [ ] ^ _  
Press 0 for É À È Ê Î Ç Ë Ö 0  
By pressing the proper dial pad key  
repeatedly, you can access the character you  
want.  
Press  
Key  
one  
time  
two  
times  
three  
times  
four  
times  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
D
G
J
B
E
H
K
N
Q
U
X
C
F
I
2
3
4
5
6
S
8
Z
L
M
P
T
O
R
V
Y
W
Putting spaces  
To enter a space in a fax number, press c  
once between numbers. To enter a space in  
a name, press c twice between characters.  
Making corrections  
If you entered an incorrect letter and want to  
change it, press d to move the cursor under  
the incorrect character. Then press  
Clear/Back. Re-enter the correct character.  
You can also back up and insert letters.  
Repeating letters  
If you need to enter a letter that is on the  
same key as the letter before, press c to  
move the cursor to the right before you press  
the key again.  
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Specifications  
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General  
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Memory Capacity  
Memory Backup  
16 MB  
Approx. 24 hours (FAX-2580C only)  
ADF (automatic document Up to 10 pages  
feeder)  
Temperature: 68° F - 86° F (20° C - 30° C)  
Humidity: 50% - 70%  
2
Paper: [20 lb (80 g/m )] A4 or Letter size  
2
Paper Tray  
100 Sheets [20 lb (80 g/m )]  
Printer Type  
Print Method  
Ink Jet  
Black:  
Color:  
Piezo with 94 × 1 nozzles  
Piezo with 94 × 3 nozzles  
LCD (liquid crystal display) 16 characters × 1 line  
Power Source  
AC 120 V 50/60 Hz  
(FAX-2480C)  
Power Consumption  
Off Mode:  
Standby:  
Average 4 W  
Average 6 W  
Average 29 W  
Operating:  
(FAX-2580C)  
Off Mode:  
Standby:  
Average 5 W  
Average 7 W  
Average 30 W  
Operating:  
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Dimensions  
(FAX-2480C)  
14.6 in.  
(370 mm)  
7.1 in.  
(180 mm)  
15.7 in.  
13.8 in.  
(351 mm)  
(398 mm)  
18.4 in.  
17.4 in.  
(443 mm)  
(468 mm)  
(FAX-2580C)  
14.6 in.  
(370 mm)  
7.1 in.  
(180 mm)  
15.7 in.  
(398 mm)  
13.8 in.  
(351 mm)  
18.7 in.  
(476 mm)  
17.4 in.  
(443 mm)  
Weight  
18.1 lb (8.2 kg) (FAX-2480C)  
19 lb (8.6 kg) (FAX-2580C)  
Noise  
Operating:  
Operating:  
50 dB or less  
Temperature  
50° F to 95° F (10 to 35° C)  
Best Print  
Quality:  
68° F to 91° F (20 to 33° C)  
Humidity  
Operating:  
20 to 80% (without condensation)  
Best Print  
Quality:  
20 to 80% (without condensation)  
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This depends on printing conditions.  
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Print media  
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Paper Input  
Paper Tray  
Paper type:  
Plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy paper ,  
transparencies  
and envelopes  
Paper size:  
Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, JIS B5, envelopes  
(commercial No.10, DL, C5, Monarch, JE4),  
Photo 4" × 6", Index card and Post card .  
Width: 3.5 in. (89 mm) - 8.5 in. (216 mm)  
Height: 5.0 in. (127 mm) - 14.0 in. (356 mm)  
For more details, see Paper weight, thickness and  
Maximum paper tray capacity: Approx. 100 sheets of  
2
20 lb (80 g/m ) plain paper  
2
Paper Output  
Up to 50 sheets of 20 lb (80 g/m ) plain paper (face up print  
delivery to the output paper tray)  
1
Use only transparencies recommended for inkjet printing.  
2
For glossy paper or transparencies, we recommend removing printed pages from the output paper tray immediately  
after they exit the machine to avoid smudging.  
3
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Specifications  
Fax  
D
Compatibility  
Coding System  
Modem Speed  
ITU-T Group 3  
MH/MR/MMR/JPEG  
Automatic Fallback  
14400 bps  
Document Size  
ADF Width: 5.8 in. to 8.5 in. (148 mm to 215.9 mm)  
ADF Height: 5.8 in. to 14 in. (148 mm to 355.6 mm)  
Scanner Glass Width: Max. 8.5 in. (215.9 mm)  
Scanner Glass Height: Max. 11.7 in. (297 mm)  
8.2 in. (208 mm)  
Scanning Width  
Printing Width  
Gray Scale  
8.03 in. (204 mm)  
256 levels  
Polling Types  
Contrast Control  
Standard, Sequential: (Black only)  
Automatic/Light/Dark  
(manual setting)  
Resolution  
Horizontal 203 dot/in. (8 dot/mm)  
Vertical  
Standard  
98 line/in. (3.85 line/mm) (Black)  
196 line/in. (7.7 line/mm) (Color)  
Fine  
196 line/in. (7.7 line/mm) (Black/Color)  
Photo  
196 line/in. (7.7 line/mm) (Black)  
Superfine  
392 line/in. (15.4 line/mm) (Black)  
10 stations (5 × 2) (FAX-2480C)  
4 stations (2 × 2) (FAX-2580C)  
80 stations (FAX-2480C)  
100 stations (FAX-2580C)  
One-Touch Dial  
Speed-Dial  
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140 stations (FAX-2480C)  
154 stations (FAX-2580C)  
1 time after 5 minutes  
Broadcasting  
Automatic Redial  
Auto Answer  
0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 rings  
Communication Source  
Memory Transmission  
Public switched telephone network.  
Up to 300 /250 pages  
Out of Paper Reception  
Up to 300 /250 pages  
1
2
3
‘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.  
Black & White only.  
Message Center  
(FAX-2580C only)  
D
Message Center  
Yes  
ICM Recording Time  
Max. 29 minutes / Max. 99 messages  
(Max.180 secs / 1 message)  
Toll Saver  
Yes  
OGM  
Yes  
Recording OGM Time  
20 secs  
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Digital Cordless Handset (FAX-2580C only)  
D
Cordless handset  
D
Frequency  
5.8 GHz  
Technology  
FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)  
Up to 4 handsets  
Multi Handset Capability  
Dimensions  
6.06 in.  
(154 mm)  
1.24 in.  
(31.6 mm)  
1.95 in.  
(49.6 mm)  
Weight (including battery) 5.43 oz (154 g)  
LCD (liquid crystal display) 16-Digit, 3-Line (+1-Line for Pict), Backlit (Orange)  
Charge Indicator  
Full Charge Time  
While in Use (TALK)  
Yes (LED)  
12 hours  
4 hours  
6 hours  
While Not in Use (Standby) 200 hours  
1
2
When Voice Enhance is set to On.  
When Voice Enhance is set to Off.  
Battery  
D
Type  
BCL-BT10  
Rating  
Ni-MH 3.6 V 730 mAh  
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Battery cradle  
D
Dimensions  
2.64 in.  
(67 mm)  
3.35 in. (85 mm)  
2.72 in. (69 mm)  
Weight  
2.53 oz (71.6 g)  
Charging:  
Power Consumption  
(during charge)  
Average 2 W  
AC adapter  
D
Type  
BCL-ADA  
Input  
Output  
AC 100 to 240 V 50/60 Hz  
DC 11.0 V  
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Specifications  
Copy  
D
Color/Black  
Yes/Yes  
Document Size  
ADF Width: 5.8 in. to 8.5 in. (148 mm to 215.9 mm)  
ADF Height: 5.8 in. to 14 in. (148 mm to 355.6 mm)  
Scanner Glass Width: Max. 8.5 in. (215.9 mm)  
Scanner Glass Height: Max. 11.7 in. (297 mm)  
Copy Width: Max. 8.26 in. (210 mm)  
Copy Speed  
Black: Up to 18 pages/minute (Letter paper)  
Color: Up to 16 pages/minute (Letter paper)  
Multiple Copies  
Stacks up to 99 pages  
Sorts up to 99 pages (Black only)  
25% to 400% (in increments of 1%)  
(Black & White)  
Enlarge/Reduce  
Resolution  
Scans up to 600×1200 dpi  
Prints up to 1200×1200 dpi  
(Color)  
Scans up to 600×1200 dpi  
Prints up to 600×1200 dpi  
1
Based on Brother standard pattern. (Fast mode/Stack Copy) Copy speeds vary with the complexity of the document.  
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Printer  
D
Note  
You can download the free Brother Printer Driver and PC-FAX Send driver from the Brother  
Solutions Center for use. Visit us at:  
• Please download the printer driver first before connecting the machine to your computer with  
the USB cable.  
• You must use an appropriate USB cable. If you do not have one, please purchase a USB 2.0  
interface cable that is no longer than 6 feet (2 meters).  
• Your machine has a USB 2.0 Full-speed interface. This interface is compatible with USB 2.0  
Hi-Speed; however, the maximum data transfer rate will be 12 Mbits/s. The machine can also  
be connected to a computer that has a USB 1.1 interface.  
®
• Third party USB ports are not supported for Macintosh .  
®
Printer Driver  
Resolution  
Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/  
®
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition driver supporting  
Brother Native Compression mode  
®
Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater : Brother Ink Driver  
Up to 1200 × 6000 dpi  
1200 × 2400 dpi  
1200 × 1200 dpi  
600 × 600 dpi  
600 × 300 dpi  
600 × 150 dpi  
Print Speed  
Up to 25 pages/minute (Black)  
Up to 20 pages/minute (Color)  
Printing Width  
8.26 in. [8.5 in. (borderless) ]  
210 mm [216 mm (borderless) ]  
Disk-Based Fonts  
Borderless  
35 TrueType  
Letter, A4, A6, Photo 4" × 6", Index Card, Photo 2L 5" × 7",  
Post Card  
1
Output image quality varies based on many factors including, but not limited to input image resolution and quality and  
print media.  
2
3
4
5
Based on Brother standard pattern. Letter size in draft mode.  
When you set the Borderless feature to On.  
When printing on letter size paper.  
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Interface  
D
USB  
A USB 2.0 interface cable that is no longer than 6 feet  
(2.0 m).  
1
Your machine has a USB 2.0 Full-speed interface. This interface is compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; however, the  
maximum data transfer rate will be 12 Mbits/s. The machine can also be connected to a computer that has a USB 1.1  
interface.  
2
Third party USB ports are not supported for Macintosh®.  
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Consumable items  
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Ink  
The machine uses individual Black, Yellow, Cyan and Magenta ink  
cartridges that are separate from the print head assembly.  
Service Life of  
Ink Cartridge  
The first time you install the ink cartridges, the machine will use  
extra ink to fill the ink delivery tube. This is a one-time process that  
enables high quality printing. Afterward, replacement ink cartridges  
will print the specified number of pages.  
Replacement Ink Cartridges  
Standard Black - Approximately 500 pages at 5% coverage  
Yellow, Cyan and Magenta - Approximately 400 pages at 5%  
coverage  
The above figures are based upon the following assumptions:  
Continuous printing at a resolution of 600 × 600 dpi in normal  
mode after installing new ink cartridge;  
The printing frequency;  
The number of pages printed;  
Periodic, automatic, print head assembly cleaning (Your  
machine will clean the print head assembly periodically. This  
process will use a small amount of ink); and,  
Ink remaining in cartridge identified as ‘empty’ (It is necessary to  
leave a small amount of ink in the ink cartridge to prevent air  
from drying out and damaging the print head assembly).  
Replacement  
Consumables  
<Black> LC51BK, <Cyan> LC51C,  
<Magenta> LC51M, <Yellow> LC51Y  
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Glossary  
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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)  
CNG tones  
The special tones (beeps) sent by fax  
The document can be placed in the ADF and  
scanned one page at a time automatically.  
machines during automatic transmission  
to tell the receiving machine that a fax  
machine is calling.  
Auto Reduction  
Reduces the size of incoming faxes.  
Coding method  
Automatic fax transmission  
Method of coding the information  
contained in the document. All fax  
machines must use a minimum standard  
of Modified Huffman (MH). Your machine  
is capable of greater compression  
methods, Modified Read (MR), Modified  
Modified Read (MMR) and JPEG, if the  
receiving machine has the same  
capability.  
Sending a fax without picking up the  
handset or pressing Hook/Hold or  
Speaker 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.  
Communication error (Comm. Error)  
Backup Print  
An error during fax sending or receiving,  
usually caused by line noise or static.  
Your machine prints a copy of every fax  
that is received and stored in memory.This  
is a safety feature so you will not lose  
messages during a power failure.  
Compatibility group  
The ability of one fax unit to communicate  
with another. Compatibility is assured  
between ITU-T Groups.  
Batch Transmission  
(Black and white faxes only) As a cost  
saving feature, all delayed faxes to the  
same fax number can be sent as one  
transmission.  
Contrast  
Setting to compensate for dark or light  
documents, by making faxes or copies of  
dark documents lighter and light  
documents darker.  
Beeper Volume  
Volume setting for the beep when you  
press a key or make an error.  
Delayed Fax  
Sends your fax at a specified time later.  
Brightness  
Changing the Brightness makes the whole  
image lighter or darker.  
Distinctive Ring  
A subscriber service purchased from the  
telephone company that gives you  
another phone number on an existing  
phone line. The Brother machine uses the  
new number to simulate a dedicated fax  
line.  
Broadcasting  
The ability to send the same fax message  
to more than one location.  
Caller ID  
A service purchased from the telephone  
company that lets you see the number (or  
name) of the party calling you.  
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Dual Access  
Fax/Tel  
You can receive faxes and telephone  
Your machine can scan outgoing faxes or  
scheduled jobs into memory at the same  
time it is sending a fax from memory or  
receiving or printing an incoming fax.  
calls. Do not use this mode if you are  
using a telephone answering device  
(TAD).  
Easy Receive  
Fine resolution  
Enables your machine to respond to CNG  
tones if you interrupt a fax call by  
answering it.  
Resolution is 203 × 196 dpi. It is used for  
small print and graphs.  
Gray scale  
ECM (Error Correction Mode)  
The shades of gray available for copying,  
scanning and faxing photographs.  
Detects errors during fax transmission  
and resends the pages of the fax that had  
an error.  
Group number  
A combination of One-Touch and  
Speed-Dial numbers that are stored on a  
One-Touch key or in a Speed-Dial location  
for Broadcasting.  
Extension phone  
A telephone using the same line as your  
fax but plugged into a separate wall jack.  
External phone  
Help list  
A telephone that is plugged into the EXT  
jack of your machine.  
A printout of the complete Menu table that  
you can use to program your machine  
when you do not have the User's Guide  
with you.  
F/T Ring Time  
The length of time that the Brother  
machine rings a pseudo/double-ring  
(when the Receive Mode setting is  
Fax/Tel) to notify you to pick up a voice  
call that it answered.  
Fax Journal  
Lists information about the last 200  
incoming and outgoing faxes. TX means  
Transmit. RX means Receive.  
Fax Forwarding  
Journal Period  
Sends a fax received into the memory to  
another pre-programmed fax number.  
The pre-programmed time period  
between automatically printed Fax  
Journal Reports. You can print the Fax  
Journal on demand without interrupting  
the cycle.  
Fax Journal  
Lists information about the last 200  
incoming and outgoing faxes. TX means  
Transmit. RX means Receive.  
LCD (liquid crystal display)  
The display screen on the machine that  
shows interactive messages during On-  
Screen Programming and shows the date  
and time when the machine is idle.  
Fax Receive Code  
Press this code (l 5 1) when you answer  
a fax call on an extension or external  
phone.  
Manual fax  
Fax Storage  
Depending on your model, you can lift the  
handset, cordless handset, or handset of  
the external telephone or you can press  
Hook/Hold or Speaker Phone to hear the  
receiving fax machine answer before you  
press Black Start or Color Start to begin  
sending.  
You can store received faxes in the  
memory.  
Fax tones  
The signals sent by sending and receiving  
fax machines while communicating  
information.  
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Glossary  
Menu mode  
Programming mode for changing your  
machine's settings.  
One-Touch  
Real Time Transmission  
When memory is full, you can send faxes  
in real time.  
Remaining jobs  
Keys on the machine’s control panel  
where you can store numbers for easy  
dialing. You can store a second number  
on each key if you press Shift and the  
One-Touch Key together.  
You can check which jobs are waiting in  
memory and cancel jobs individually.  
Remote Access Code  
Your own four-digit code (---l) that allows  
you to call and access your machine from  
a remote location.  
Out of Paper Reception  
Receives faxes into the machine's  
memory when the machine is out of paper.  
Remote Retrieval Access  
The ability to access your machine  
remotely from a touch tone phone.  
Overseas Mode  
Makes temporary changes to the fax  
tones to accommodate noise and static on  
overseas phone lines.  
Resolution  
The number of vertical and horizontal lines  
per inch. See: Standard, Fine, Super Fine  
and Photo.  
Paging  
This feature enables your machine to call  
your pager when a fax is received into its  
memory. The machine will also page for  
voice messages.  
Ring Delay  
The number of rings before the machine  
answers in Fax Onlyand Fax/Tel  
modes.  
Pause  
Ring Volume  
Allows you to place a 3.5 second delay in  
the dialing sequence stored on One-  
Touch keys and Speed-Dial numbers.  
Press Redial/Pause as many times as  
needed for longer pauses.  
Volume setting for the machine's ring.  
Search  
An electronic, alphabetical listing of stored  
One-Touch, Speed-Dial and Group  
numbers.  
Photo resolution  
A resolution setting that uses varying  
shades of gray for the best representation  
of photographs.  
Speed-Dial  
A pre-programmed number for easy  
dialing. You must press  
Search/Speed Dial, #, the two digit code,  
and Black Start or Color Start to start the  
dialing process.  
Polling  
The process of a fax machine calling  
another fax machine to retrieve waiting a  
fax message.  
Standard resolution  
203 × 97 dpi. It is used for regular size text  
Pulse (Canada only)  
and quickest transmission.  
A form of rotary dialing on a telephone  
line.  
Station ID  
The stored information that appears on  
the top of faxed pages. It includes the  
sender's name and fax number.  
Quick Dial List  
A listing of names and numbers stored in  
One-Touch and Speed-Dial memory, in  
numerical order.  
Super Fine resolution  
392 × 203 dpi. Best for very small print  
and line art.  
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TAD (telephone answering device)  
You can connect an external device or  
answering machine to the EXT. jack of  
your machine.  
Telephone Answer Code  
(For Fax/Tel mode only)  
When the machine answers a voice call, it  
pseudo/double-rings. You can pick up at  
an extension phone by pressing this code  
(# 5 1).  
Temporary settings  
You can choose certain options for each  
fax transmission and copy without  
changing the default settings.  
Tone  
A form of dialing on the telephone line  
used for Touch Tone telephones.  
Transmission  
The process of sending faxes over the  
phone lines from your machine to the  
receiving fax machine.  
Transmission Verification Report  
A printed report for each fax sent, that  
shows its date, time and number.  
User Settings  
A printed report that shows the current  
settings of the machine.  
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Index  
F
Copy  
A
Cordless handset (FAX-2580C only)  
B
See Digital Cordless Handset  
User’s Guide ............................................  
D
C
Dialing  
Canceling  
Cleaning  
Document  
Connecting  
E
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Fax/Tel mode  
F
Fax codes  
Fax Forwarding  
G
Fax, stand-alone  
H
I
Ink cartridges  
J
Jacks  
EXT  
Jams  
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Phone line  
L
Print  
Printing  
M
Manual  
Mode, entering  
Q
Group dial  
O
One-Touch  
One-Touch dial  
Speed-Dial  
P
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T
Reducing  
Resolution  
if you are having difficulty  
S
V
Speed-Dial  
Volume, setting  
W
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EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS  
(Canada only)  
NOTICE  
This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.  
NOTICE  
The Ringer Equivalence Number is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to  
be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any  
combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices  
does not exceed five.  
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Brother International Corporation  
100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard  
P.O. Box 6911  
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA  
Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd.  
1 rue Hôtel de Ville,  
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, Canada H9B 3H6  
Visit us on the World Wide Web  
These machines are made for use in the USA and Canada only. We cannot recommend using  
them overseas because it may violate the Telecommunications Regulations of that country and  
the power requirements of your machine may not be compatible with the power available in foreign  
countries. Using USA or Canada models overseas is at your own risk and may void your  
warranty.  
LP56650012  
US/CAN  
Printed in China  
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