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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
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Install the Ink Cartridges
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A. Check that the power is turned on (by plugging in the power cord).
• The bottom of the white shipping cover is wet with ink that will cause stains, so wipe it clean before you
place it down.
The LCD shows:
• Do not throw away the white shipping cover. You will need it for future transportation.
CHECK CARTRIDGE
B. Open the control panel cover by pulling it toward you (1), then lift the
top cover toward the back (2). After a few seconds, the print head
will move left to its replacement position.
C. Remove the protective blue tape from the colored ink
cartridge covers.
Top Cover
Control Panel
Cover
D. Push the four colored ink cartridge covers one at a time so they pop up. Then remove the white shipping
cover by pulling it toward you and then lifting it up and out.
Colored Ink
Cartridge Covers
SH
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
White Shipping Cover
WARNING
G. Each color has its own correct position. Match the colors of the covers. First, gently insert the Black ink
cartridge, and then press the cover down until it clicks.
If ink gets in your eyes, irrigate them with water immediately and if
irritation occurs, consult a doctor.
We recommend that you install the ink cartridges from left to right in
this order: Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta.
E. Open the Black ink cartridge bag and take out the ink cartridge.
F. Carefully remove the sealing tape from the bottom of the ink
cartridge. Be sure to peel the tape in the direction away from you.
Important
To prevent spilling ink and staining your hands and clothing, peel the
sealing tape gently and slowly. Do not touch the ink opening on the
cartridge or the removed tape.
H. Repeat Steps E-G to install each color ink cartridge.
I. After installing all ink cartridges, close the top cover and control panel cover until they click into place.
Your FAX will enter a “head cleaning” cycle for approximately four minutes.
Peel in the direction
away from you!
Make sure the paper is loaded in the multi-purpose sheet feeder. The LCD shows CLEANING and
PLEASE WAIT. After the cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD shows PRESS FAX START.
Opening
J. Press
Black Fax Start and go to Step 9 “Check Color Block Quality and Alignment”.
Check Color Block Quality and Alignment
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The FAX starts printing the PRINT QUALITY
CHECK SHEET (only during initial ink cartridge
installation).
STEP A: Color Block Quality Check
STEP B: Alignment Check
The LCD shows:
The LCD shows:
Check the sheet to see if the quality and
IS STEP “B” OK?
1.YES 2.NO
IS STEP “A” OK?
1.YES 2.NO
alignment are OK by following STEPs A and B.
Check the 600DPI and 1200DPI test print to see if No.5 most
closely matches the OK sample ( 0 ).
Check the quality of the four color blocks printed on the sheet.
(BLACK/CYAN/YELLOW/MAGENTA).
1
If No.5 is the best match, enter
(YES)–OR–
1
If the quality is OK for all colors, press
(YES) to go to STEP B
–OR–
If white horizontal lines appear in some color blocks below, press
2
(NO).
OK
Poor
600 DPI
}
}
Do NOT select
1200 DPI
The LCD asks you if the print quality is OK for each color.
BLACK OK?
If another test print number is a better match for either 600DPI or
1.YES 2.NO
2
1200DPI, enter
(NO) to select it.
2
For 600DPI, enter the number of the test print that most closely
matches the 0 sample (1-8).
Press
(NO) for any color with a problem.
The LCD shows:
600DPI ADJUST
SELECT BEST #
START CLEANING?
1.YES 2.NO
1
Press
(YES), then FAX starts cleaning the colors.
For 1200DPI, enter the number of the test print that most closely
matches the 0 sample (1-8).
After cleaning is finished, press
Black Fax Start. The
1200DPI ADJUST
FAX starts printing PRINT QUALITY CHECK SHEET again and
goes back to the first step of STEP A.
SELECT BEST #
Go to Next Page
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FAX-1800C Control Panel
Navigation Keys
You can print a list of basic operational steps by pressing
* Access the Menu
* Go to next menu level
* Accept an option
1
while holding down
, and then press
.
* Scroll through the current menu level
* Back to previous menu level
* Forward to next menu level
* Exit the Menu
Select a Receive
Mode
Set Date and Time
Set Station ID
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Choose the mode that best suits your needs by
Your FAX displays the date and time, and prints it on
every fax you send.
You should store your name and fax number to be
printed on all fax pages you send.
pressing Receive Mode repeatedly until the
LCD shows the setting you want to use.
1
1
A. Press Menu/Set,
,
.
4
A. Press Menu/Set,
,
3
.
FAX ONLY
For use with a dedicated fax line.
Every call is answered as a fax.
4.STATION ID
FAX:
3.DATE/TIME
YEAR:XX
B. Enter the last two digits of the year and press
Menu/Set.
B. Enter your fax number, then press Menu/Set.
FAX/TEL
For receiving fax and voice calls on one line.
The FAX answers every call and receives a fax or
double rings for you to pick up a voice call.
TEL:
C. Enter your telephone number, then press Menu/Set.
MONTH:XX
C. Enter two digits for the month and press
Menu/Set.
NAME:
TAD:ANSWER MACH.
For use with an external answering device.
The TAD answers every call and stores voice
messages.
Fax messages are printed.
Make sure that TAD is connected to external jack.
D. Enter your name using the dial pad and the chart
below, then press Menu/Set. Use the right arrow to
create spaces.
DAY:XX
D. Enter two digits for the day and press Menu/Set.
E. Press Stop/Exit.
TIME:XX:XX
E. Enter the time in 24-hour format and press
Menu/Set.
For more details, see
pages 5-2 to 5-3 in
Owner’s Manual.
Key
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
once
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twice three times four times five times
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MANUAL
You control the phone line and must answer every call
yourself.
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F. Press Stop/Exit.
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V
Y
Note: If you can’t
step forward,
press Stop/
Note: If you can’t step forward, press Stop/Exit and
T
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W
repeat from step A.
For more details, see page 6-1 in Owner’s Manual.
Exit and repeat from step A.
For the USA, complete the Warranty
For Improving Print Quality
13 Registration and Test Sheet
...and fax it to Brother
at: 1-877-268-9575
If horizontal streaks appear like this, clean the print head.
(See Cleaning the Print Head in Owner’s Manual or visit us at
A. Fill out the Test Sheet.
B. Place the sheet face down in the ADF.
C. Enter the fax number: 1-877-268-9575.
If characters and lines are stacked like this, check alignment.
D. Press
Black Fax Start.
Using FAX-1800C as a Printer
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You can download the Brother Printer Driver from the Brother Solutions Center to use
the FAX-1800C as a printer.
Visit us at:
Note: • Please download the Printer Driver first before connecting the machine to
your computer with the USB cable.
• You must use the appropriate USB cable. If you don’t have it, please
purchase a USB cable that is no longer than 6 feet long (1.8 meters).
• You must connect the enclosed Filter Core and Cable Tie to the USB cable
to meet FCC Emission Requirements.
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