Brother FAX-2840 User Manual

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Table of Contents
(Basic User’s Guide)
1 General information 1
Using the documentation.......................................................................................1
Symbols and conventions used in the documentation ....................................1
Accessing the Advanced User’s Guide and Software User’s Guide......................2
Viewing Documentation (For FAX-2840).........................................................2
Viewing Documentation (For FAX-2950).........................................................3
Accessing Brother Support (Windows
®
) (For FAX-2950)......................................5
Accessing Brother Support (Macintosh) (For FAX-2950) ......................................5
Control panel overview ..........................................................................................6
Volume settings ...................................................................................................11
Ring volume...................................................................................................11
Beeper volume ..............................................................................................11
Speaker volume.............................................................................................11
2 Loading paper 12
Loading paper and print media ............................................................................12
Loading paper in the standard paper tray......................................................12
Loading paper in the manual feed slot ..........................................................14
Unscannable and unprintable areas..............................................................18
Paper settings......................................................................................................19
Paper Type ....................................................................................................19
Paper Size .....................................................................................................19
Acceptable paper and other print media..............................................................19
Recommended paper and print media ..........................................................19
Type and size of paper ..................................................................................20
Handling and using special paper .................................................................22
3 Loading documents 25
How to load documents .......................................................................................25
Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) ................................................25
4 Sending a fax 27
How to send a fax ................................................................................................27
Cancelling a fax in progress ..........................................................................27
Transmission verification report.....................................................................28

Brother FAX-2840 Specifications

General

Group dial	8
Modem speed	33.6 Kbit/s
Color faxing	No
One-touch dials	22
Print technology	Laser
Fax compatibility	ITU-T G3
Fax coding methods	JBIG, MH, MMR (Fax coding method), MR
Fax resolution modes	Fine, Photo, Standard, Super Fine
Fax transmission speed	2.5 sec/page
Out-of-paper reception	400 pages
Error Correction Mode (ECM)	Yes
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)	200
Copier resize	25 - 400 %
Grayscale levels	256
Maximum copy resolution	300 x 600 DPI
Maximum number of copies	99 copies
N-in-1 copy function (N=)	2, 4
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)	20 cpm
Standard input capacity	250 sheets
Standard output capacity	100 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity	20 sheets
Supported media weight(s)	60 - 105 g/m²
Maximum standard media size	A4
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)	A4, A5, A6
Display number of lines	2 lines
Display number of characters	16
Processor family	ARM9
Processor frequency	200 MHz
Maximum internal memory	16 MB
Product color	Black, Grey
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Noise level	53 dB
Noise level (idle)	30 dB
AC input voltage	220-240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)	55 W
Power consumption (typical)	365 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)	1.5 W
Package weight	12900 g

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	9000 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)	368 x 360 x 311 mm