Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware.

Please read this “Quick Setup Guide” for the correct setup procedure.

Setting Up the Machine

Setup is Complete!

Keep this “Quick Setup Guide” and User’s Guide in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.

■ Getting Started

Carton Components

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3

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2

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8

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1 . Telephone Handset

2 . Control Panel Cover

3 . ADF Document Output Support

4 . Manual Feed Slot

5 . Paper Tray

6 . Power Switch

7 . Front Cover

8 . Face-down Output Tray

Support Flap with Extension

9 . Control Panel

10 . Automatic Document Feeder

(ADF)

11 . ADF Document Support

Quick Setup Guide

User’s Guide

Telephone Handset

ADF Document Output

Support

Drum Unit Assembly

(including Starter Toner Cartridge)

Curled Handset Cord

Test Sheet

(USA only)

Accessory Order Form

(USA/Canada only)

Carton components may differ from one country to another.

Save all packing materials and the carton.

Telephone Line Cord

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Warning

Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible personal injury.

Improper Setup

Alerts you to devices and operations that are not compatible with the machine.

Note

Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when using the machine.

User’s Guide

Indicates reference to the

User’s Guide.

Control Panel

FAX-2820

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1. One Touch keys

4. Dial Pad

7. Reports key

10. Copy Options key

1 2 3

2. Fax and telephone keys

5. Start key

8. Mode keys

11. Shift key

4 5

3. Navigation keys

6. Stop/Exit key

9. Liquid Crystal Display(LCD)

For the details of the control panel, see "Control panel overview" in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide.

FAX-2920

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1. One Touch keys

4. Dial Pad

7. Reports key

10. Copy Options key

1 2 3

2. Fax and telephone keys

5. Start key

8. Mode keys

11. Shift key

4 5

3. Navigation keys

6. Stop/Exit key

9. Liquid Crystal Display(LCD)

For the details of the control panel, see "Control panel overview" in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide.

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Setting Up the Machine

1

Attach the ADF

Document Output

Support

1

Pull out the ADF Document Support.

2

Install the Handset

1

Connect the curled handset cord to the machine and the other end to the handset.

2

Open the control panel cover by lifting it toward the back.

Control Panel Cover

3

Attach the ADF Document Output Support.

4

ADF Document Output Support

4

Close the control panel cover.

3

Install the Drum Unit

Assembly

1

Open the front cover of the machine.

4

Put the drum unit assembly into the machine.

Front Cover 5

Close the front cover of the machine.

2

Unpack the drum unit assembly.

3

Gently rock it from side to side several times to distribute the toner evenly inside the assembly.

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Setting Up the Machine

3

Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds.

4

Load Paper in the Paper

Tray

1

Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.

4

Put paper in the paper tray.

Check that the paper is flat in the tray and below the maximum paper mark.

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Maximum paper mark

2

While pressing the paper guide release lever, slide the adjusters to fit the paper size. Check that the guides are firmly in the slots.

5

Put the paper tray firmly back into the machine and unfold the output paper tray support flap before you use the machine.

For Legal size paper, press in the inside latches and pull out the back of the paper tray.

Output paper tray support flap

For details on supported paper specifications, see “About paper” in Chapter

1 of the User’s Guide.

5

Install the Power Cord and Phone Line

1

Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

Turn the power switch on.

If you are sharing one phone line with an external telephone, connect it as shown below.

2

Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the jack on the machine marked LINE and the other end to a modular wall jack.

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Warning

The machine must be grounded using a 3-prong plug.

Since the machine is grounded through the power outlet, you can protect yourself from potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone network by keeping the power cord connected to your machine when you connect it to a telephone line. Similarly, you can protect yourself when you want to move your machine by disconnecting the telephone line first and then the power cord.

If you are sharing one phone line with an external telephone answering device, connect it as shown below.

Please set the receive mode to External

TAD.

For more details, see “Connecting an external telephone answering device

(TAD)” in the Appendix of the User’s

Guide.

TAD

TAD

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Setting Up the Machine

6

Set the Date and Time

The machine displays the date and time, and prints it on every fax you send.

1

Press Menu/Set.

2

Press 0.

3

Press 2.

4

Enter the last two digits of the year on the dial pad, and then press Menu/Set.

Year:2005

(e.g. Enter 0, 5 for 2005.)

5

Enter the two digits for the month on the dial pad, and then press Menu/Set.

Month:03

(e.g. Enter 0, 3 for March)

6

Enter the two digits for the day on the dial pad, and then press Menu/Set.

Day:01

(e.g. Enter 0, 1.)

7

Enter the time in 24-hour format on the dial pad, and then press Menu/Set.

Time:15:25

(e.g. Enter 1, 5, 2, 5 for 3:25 P.M.)

8

Press Stop/Exit.

If you make a mistake, press Stop/Exit to start from Step 1 .

7

Set your Station ID

You should store your name and fax number to be printed on all fax pages that you send.

1

Press Menu/Set.

2

Press 0.

3

Press 3.

4

Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) on the dial pad, and then press Menu/Set.

Fax:_

5

Enter your telephone number (up to 20 digits) on the dial pad, and then press

Menu/Set.

(If your telephone number and fax number are the same, enter the same number again.)

Tel:_

6

Use the dial pad to enter your name (up to

20 characters), and then press Menu/Set.

Name:_

7

Press Stop/Exit.

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Refer to the following chart for entering your name.

If you need to enter a character that is on the same key as the previous character, press to move the cursor to the right.

6

7

4

5

Press key

2

3

8

9

G

J

M

P

One time

A

D

T

W

Two times

B

E

H

K

N

Q

U

X

Three times

C

F

I

L

O

R

V

Y

For more details, see “Entering Text” in

Appendix B of the User's Guide.

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S

4

5

Four times

2

3

8

Z

8

Select a Receive Mode

There are four possible receive modes: Fax Only , Fax/Tel , Manual and External TAD .

Are you connecting an external telephone or external telephone answering device to the machine?

Yes No

Are you using the voice message function of your external telephone answering device?

Yes

No

Do you want to receive a fax automatically?

Yes

No

Manual

You control the phone line and must answer every call yourself.

Do you use the FAX for the fax use only?

Yes

No

Fax Only

The machine automatically answers every call as a fax.

Fax/Tel

The machine controls the line and automatically answers every call. If the call is not a fax, it will ring for you to pick up the call.

External TAD

Your external telephone answering device (TAD) automatically answers every call. Voice messages are stored on the external TAD. Fax messages are printed.

Choose the Receive Mode which best suits your needs.

1

Press Menu/Set.

2

Press 0.

3

Press 1.

4

Press or to select the mode.

Press Menu/Set.

5

Press Stop/Exit.

For more details, see “Setup Receive” in

Chapter 4 of the User's Guide.

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Setting Up the Machine

2

Place the sheet face down in the Automatic

Document Feeder.

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Select Your Language

(Canada only)

1

Press Menu/Set.

2

Press 0.

3

Press 0.

4

Select your language ( English or French ) by using or , and then press

Menu/Set.

Language:English

5

Press Stop/Exit.

Make sure

Green.

(Fax) is illuminated in

3

Enter the toll-free fax number:

1-877-268-9575.

4

Press Start.

10

Set the LCD Contrast

You can change the contrast to help the LCD look lighter or darker.

1

Press Menu/Set.

2

Press 1.

3

Press 7.

4

Press or Dark .

Press Menu/Set.

5

Press Stop/Exit.

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Send the Product

Registration and Test

Sheet (USA Only)

1

Fill out the Product Registration and Test

Sheet.

You will receive a confirmation fax of your

Product Registration.

You can also register your product online going to www.brother.com/registration

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Using the FAX as a

Printer or for PC-FAX

Send

You can download the Brother Printer Driver and

PC-FAX Send driver from the Brother Solutions

Center for use with FAX-2820 and FAX-2920.

Visit us at: http://solutions.brother.com

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Please download and install the software first before connecting the machine to your computer with the USB cable.

You must use the appropriate USB 2.0 interface cable. If you don’t have it, please purchase a USB 2.0 interface cable that is no longer than 6 feet long (2 meters).

■ Consumables

Replacement Consumables

When the time comes to replace consumables, an error message will be indicated on the LCD.

For more information about the consumables for your printer, visit http://solutions.brother.com or contact your local Brother re-seller.

Drum Unit

DR-350

Toner

TN-350

Trademarks

The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.

Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.

All other brand and product names mentioned in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Compilation and Publication

Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications.

The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

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.

This product is designed for use in a Professional Environment.

©2005 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.

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