FAX-2840
FAQs & Troubleshooting |
Prevent public users from changing the settings of my Brother machine.
Setting Lock is a feature that lets you set a password to stop other people from accidentally changing your machine settings.
While Setting Lock is On, you cannot change the settings without a password.
For models with Fax function:
You can only change the following Fax transmission settings that are in the Fax menu (Menu => Fax => Setup Send).
- Contrast
- Fax Resolution
- Delayed Fax
- Real Time TX
- Polled TX
- Overseas Mode
For models that support Remote Setup:
Machine settings cannot be changed through the Remote Setup utility while Setting Lock is On.
Use the following steps to set up and use the Setting Lock feature:
SETTING UP THE PASSWORD
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Press Menu and choose General Setup => Security => Setting Lock.
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Enter a four-digit number for the password.
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Press OK.
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Re-enter the password when the LCD reads Verify:
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Press OK.
- Press Stop/Exit.
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Make a careful note of your password. If you forget it, please contact Brother Customer Service from "Contact Us".
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You must set up a password before you can turn Setting Lock on.
- If you have already set the password, you will not need to set it again.
TURNING SETTING LOCK ON
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Press Menu and choose General Setup => Security => Setting Lock.
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Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose On.
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Press OK.
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Enter your four-digit password.
- Press OK.
- Press Stop/Exit.
TURNING SETTING LOCK OFF
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Press Menu and choose General Setup => Security => Setting Lock.
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Enter your four-digit password.
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Press OK.
- Press OK, again.
- Press Stop/Exit.
CHANGING THE PASSWORD
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Press Menu and choose General Setup => Security => Setting Lock.
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Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose Set Password.
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Press OK.
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Enter your four-digit password.
- Press OK.
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Enter a four-digit number for the new password.
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Press OK.
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Re-enter the new password when the LCD reads Verify:
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Press OK.
- Press Stop/Exit.