FAX-2840

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs & Troubleshooting
  • Date: 08/05/2013
  • ID: faq00000197_027

Can I reduce the size of a received fax to fit the size of the paper in the Brother machine?

  • Turning on Auto Reduction will automatically reduce the size of an incoming fax to fit the size of the paper in your machine. To set Auto Reduction mode ON, follow the instructions listed below:
  1. If the FAX mode key is not illuminated, press it.

  2. Press Menu.

  3. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose Fax and press OK.

  4. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose Setup Receive and press OK.

  5. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose Auto Reduction and press OK.

  6. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose ON (or OFF) and press OK.

  7. Press Stop/Exit.

  • The machine calculates the reduction ratio by using the page size of the fax and the Paper Size setting.

    Verify the Paper Size is set correctly by follow the instructions listed below:

  1. Press Menu key.

  2. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose General Setup and press OK.

  3. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose Paper and press OK.

  4. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose Paper Size and press OK.

  5. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose the correct size and press OK.

  6. Press Stop/Exit.

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If you need further assistance, please contact Brother customer service:

Related Models

FAX-2840, FAX-2940

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