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Applicable models

This User’s Guide applies to the following models.

FAX-2840/FAX-2940

Definitions of notes

We use the following icons throughout this User’s Guide:

Compilation and publication notice

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

latest product’s 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.

©2012 Brother Industries, Ltd.

IMPORTANT NOTE

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This product is approved for use in the country of purchase only. Do not use this product outside the

country of purchase as it may violate the power regulations of that country.

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In this manual, the screens in this manual are from MFC models, since FAX models and MFC models have

identical features. Where they display 'MFC' in this manual, please read 'MFC-xxxx' as 'FAX-xxxx'.

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In this manual, the LCD messages of the FAX-2940 are used unless specified.

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Before using this manual, please be sure to install available drivers and software from the download page

for your machine in the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/).

For FAX-2840 users: You can download printer drivers and Remote Setup from the Brother Solutions

Center.

For FAX-2940 users: You can download printer drivers, scanner drivers, PC-FAX Software and Remote

Setup from the Brother Solutions Center. (Note that FAX-2940 does not support scanning using Mac OS

X 10.5.8. Mac OS X 10.6.x - 10.7.x users can use the ICA driver for scanning.)

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Windows

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XP in this document represents Windows

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XP Professional, Windows

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XP Professional x64

Edition and Windows

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XP Home Edition.

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Windows Vista

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in this document represents all editions of Windows Vista

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Windows

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7 in this document represents all editions of Windows

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7.

Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give

tips about how the operation works with other features.

Note

Section	Page
Software User’s Guide	1
Applicable models	2
Definitions of notes	2
Compilation and publication notice	2
IMPORTANT NOTE	2
Table of Contents	3
Section I: Machine operation keys	6
1 Using the control panel	7
Using the printer keys	7
Job Cancel	7
Section II: Windows®	8
2 Printing	9
Using the Brother printer driver	9
Printing a document	10
Manual duplex (two-sided) printing	11
Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper	11
Manual duplex printing	11
Simultaneous scanning, printing and faxing	12
Printer driver settings	13
Accessing the printer driver settings	14
Basic tab	15
Paper Size	15
Orientation	15
Copies	16
Media Type	16
Resolution	17
Print Settings	17
Multiple Page	17
Manual duplex (two-sided)/ Booklet	18
Paper Source	19
Advanced tab	20
Scaling	20
Reverse Print	20
Use Watermark	21
Watermark Settings	21
Transparent	22
In Outline Text	22
Custom Settings	22
Header-Footer Print	23
Toner Save Mode	23
Administrator	23
Other Print Options	24
Density Adjustment	24
Improve Print Output	24
Skip Blank Page	25
Print Profiles tab	26
Edit a Profile	26
Support	28
Tray Settings tab	30
Status Monitor	32
Monitoring the machine’s status	32
3 Scanning (For FAX-2940)	34
Scanning a document using the WIA driver	34
WIA compliant	34
Scanning a document into the PC	34
Scanner Utility	36
Scanning a document using the WIA driver (Windows Photo Gallery and Windows Fax and Scan)	38
Scanning a document into the PC	38
Scanning a document using the TWAIN driver	40
Scanning a document into the PC	40
Pre-Scanning to crop a portion you want to scan	41
Settings in the Scanner Setup dialog box	42
Scan (Image Type)	42
Resolution	43
Scan Type	43
Brightness	43
Contrast	43
Document Size	44
4 Remote Setup	46
Remote Setup	46
5 Brother PC-FAX Send Software (For FAX- 2940)	48
PC-FAX sending	48
Sending a file as a PC-FAX	48
Setting up user information	49
Sending setup	50
Setting up a cover page	50
Entering cover page information	51
Address Book	52
Brother Address Book	53
Setting up a member in the Address Book	53
Setting up a group for broadcasting	54
Editing member information	54
Deleting a member or group	54
Exporting the Address Book	55
Exporting Address Book entries	55
Importing to the Address Book	56
Importing an ASCII text file	56
Section III: Apple Macintosh	58
6 Printing and Faxing	59
Features in the printer driver (Macintosh)	59
Manual duplex (two-sided) printing	60
Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper	60
Manual duplex printing	60
Simultaneous scanning, printing and faxing	61
Choosing page setup options	61
Choosing printing options	63
Cover Page	64
Layout	64
Print Settings	65
Duplex Printing	67
Removing the Printer driver for Macintosh	69
Status Monitor	70
Updating the machine’s status	70
Hiding or showing the window	70
Quitting the window	71
Sending a fax	72
Using the Addresses panel	75
7 Scanning (For FAX-2940)	78
Scanning a document using the ICA driver (Mac OS X 10.6.x - 10.7.x)	78
Choosing your machine from Print & Fax or Print & Scan	80
8 Remote Setup	81
Remote Setup	81
A System Requirements	83
Computer requirements	83

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