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Table of Contents
1
Introduction..................................................................................... 1-1
Using This Manual..................................................................... 1-1
Finding Information............................................................. 1-1
Conventions Used in this Manual........................................ 1-1
Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration
(For USA Only) ...................................................................... 1-2
To Complete Your MFC-6800 Registration On-Line:........ 1-2
MFC-6800 Control Panel Overview .......................................... 1-3
About Fax Machines .................................................................. 1-5
Custom Features .................................................................. 1-5
Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line? ............... 1-5
Why Should There Be Trouble? ..................................... 1-5
How Can You Avoid Possible Problems? ...................... 1-5
Fax Tones and Handshake................................................... 1-5
ECM (Error Correction Mode)............................................ 1-6
2
Assembly and Connections............................................................. 2-1
Packing List................................................................................ 2-1
Choosing a Location................................................................... 2-2
Important Safety Instructions .............................................. 2-3
Assembly.................................................................................... 2-3
Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge) .. 2-3
Setting Up the MFC............................................................. 2-5
Loading Paper...................................................................... 2-7
Acceptable Paper................................................................. 2-7
Paper Capacity of Feeder..................................................... 2-8
Connecting an External Telephone ..................................... 2-8
Connecting an External Telephone
Answering Device (TAD)............................................... 2-9
Sequence ......................................................................... 2-9
Connections................................................................... 2-10
Outgoing Message (OGM) on External TAD............... 2-10
Special Line Considerations.............................................. 2-11
Roll Over Phone Lines.................................................. 2-11
Two-Line Phone System............................................... 2-11
Converting Telephone Wall Outlets ............................. 2-11
Installing MFC, External Two-Line TAD and
Two-Line Telephone ................................................ 2-12