FAX-2820
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FAX-2820
Date: 12/15/2014 ID: faq00000114_004
How can I 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, the following features cannot be changed without a password:
- Date and Time
- Station I.D.
- Quick-Dial settings (Speed Dial, One-Touch, and Group numbers)
- Mode Timer
- Paper Type
- Paper Size
- Volume
- Auto Daylight or Clock Change
- Ecology (Toner Save and Sleep Time)
- LCD Contrast
- Setting Lock
- Dial Restriction (For MFC-7340, MFC-7345N and MFC-7440N)
- TX Lock or Memory Security
This feature is useful if:
You make extensive use of broadcast and automatic dialing capabilities. Locking the One-Touch, Speed Dial, and Group data ensures that fax broadcasts reach their proper destinations.
Use the following steps to set up and use the Setting Lock feature:
SETTING UP THE PASSWORD
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Press MENU or MENU/SET and choose General Setup => Security => Setting Lock.
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Enter a four-digit number for the password.
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Press the OK or MENU/SET key.
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Re-enter the password when the LCD reads "Verify."
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Press the OK or MENU/SET key.
- Press the STOP/EXIT key.
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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 or MENU/SET 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 the OK or MENU/SET key.
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Enter your four-digit password.
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Press the OK or MENU/SET key.
If you enter the wrong password, the LCD will show "Wrong Password." The Brother machine will stay in Setting Lock mode until you enter the registered password.
- Press the STOP/EXIT key.
TURNING SETTING LOCK OFF
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Press MENU or MENU/SET and choose General Setup => Security => Setting Lock.
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Enter your four-digit password.
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Press the OK or MENU/SET key.
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Press the OK or MENU/SET key again.
If you enter the wrong password, the LCD will show "Wrong Password." The machine will stay in Setting Lock mode until you enter the registered password.
- Press the STOP/EXIT key.
CHANGING THE PASSWORD
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Press MENU or MENU/SET 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 the OK or MENU/SET key.
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Enter your four-digit password.
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Press the OK or MENU/SET key.
If you enter the wrong password, the LCD will show "Wrong Password." The machine will stay in Setting Lock mode until you enter the registered password.
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Enter a new four-digit password.
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Press the OK or MENU/SET key.
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Re-enter the new password when the LCD reads "Verify."
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Press the OK or MENU/SET key.
- Press the STOP/EXIT key.
FAX-2820, FAX-2920, MFC-7220, MFC-7340, MFC-7420, MFC-7820N
If you need further assistance, please contact Brother customer service:
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