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Introduction

Using This Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Brother fax machine. This fax machine has been designed 
to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you through functions. 
However, you can use your fax machine to its fullest potential by taking a few minutes 
to read this manual.

Finding Information 

All chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of Contents. You will be 
able to find information about a specific feature by checking the Index at the back of 
this manual. Also, throughout this manual, you’ll see special symbols alerting you to 
important information, cross-references, and warnings. Illustrations of some screen 
displays also help you choose the correct key-presses.

Conventions Used in this Manual

Throughout this manual you’ll see special symbols alerting you to important 
information, warnings, and actions to perform. For clarification, and to help you 
choose the correct key presses, we’ve added illustrations of some LCD 
messages.

boldface

Bold typeface identifies a specific key on the fax machine control panel.

italics

Italics typeface emphasizes an important point, or refer you to 
related topic.

bubble dot

Bubble Dot typeface identifies the messages on the LCD of the fax 
machine.

Additionally, your fax machine can print a list of basic operational steps and 
explanations. (See 

Using the Quick-Scan/Reports Key

, page 11-2.)

Warnings detail precautions you must take to avoid possible 
personal injury.

Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent 
possible damage to the fax machine.

Note

Notes tell you the proper response for a situation that may 
occur.

FYI tips provide details about how the current operation 
interacts with other features.

Improper Setup alerts you to devices and procedures that are 
not compatible with the fax machine.