OWNER'S MANUAL FAX-775 FAX-775Si If You Need to Call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model: FAX-775, FAX-775Si (Circle your model number) Serial Number:* Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: * The serial number is on the underside of the unit. Retain this Owner's Manual with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of a theft, fire or warranty service. ©1996-2003 Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother Numbers IMPORTANT NOTE: For technical help, you must call the country where you bought the fax machine. Calls must be made from within that country. Register your product (USA only) By registering your product with Brother International Corporation, you will be recorded as the original owner of the product. Your registration with Brother: I may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt; I may support an insurance claim by you in the event of product loss covered by insurance; and, I 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 www.registermybrother.com Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The Brother Solutions Center is our one-stop resource for all your Fax Machine needs. You can read FAQs and troubleshooting tips, and go to the "Solutions" section to learn how to get the most from your Brother product.: http://solutions.brother.com 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) (514) 685-4898 (fax) In Canada: 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 NUMBERS i 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 receive faxed instructions and an Index of fax back subjects. In USA only: 1-800-521-2846 The Brother fax back system number has been preprogrammed on One-Touch key 1. 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) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice) DESCRIPTION Thermal Print Cartridge 1-PK Refill Roll (For Canada Only) 2-PK Refill Rolls 4-PK Refill Rolls Telephone Line Cord Telephone Handset Handset Curled Cord Document Support Paper Wire Extension Owner's Manual Surge Protection Device with Telephone Line Protection (2 outlets) Surge Protection Device with Telephone Line Protection (8 outlets) ii ITEM PC301 PC300RF PC302RF PC304RF LG3077001 LE0446011 (FAX-775) LF1757001 (FAX-775Si) UG3543011 (FAX-775) UG3543007 (FAX-775Si) UF5607000 UF9869001 LF1746001 QPD 120 FX 120 ORDERING ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES Notice ­ Disclaimer of Warranties (For USA and Canada) BROTHER'S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTHER'S LICENSOR) MAKES 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. Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. CallManage and IP $aver are trademarks of CallManage Inc. IBM, IBM PC, MWAVE and IBM Aptiva are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the U.S. and other countries. All other terms and brand and product names mentioned in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies. NOTICE ­ DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES iii Brother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA only) Who is covered: · 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. 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 and thermal paper. · 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 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 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); (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. 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 authotorization from Brother and/or alteration/removal of the serial number). 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 or 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 1-800521-2846. 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 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 discretion. Brother reserves the right to supply a refurbished or remanufactured replacement Machine and/ or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items and use refurbished parts iv FAX LIMITED WARRANTY Brother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA only) 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. 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. The foregoing are your sole (i.e., only) and exclusive remedies under this warranty. What happens when Brother elects to replace your Machine: 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 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 has not been sufficiently validated with a copy of th ...