Brother Fax 980 M - Manual (Page 35)

BASIC FAX TRANSMISSIONS
SENDING FAXES
The Auto Document Feeder (ADF) ________
The Auto Document Feeder (ADF) automatically feeds documents (up to 30 pages) into the fax
machine, one at a time. The thickness and weight of the documents should fall into the following
categories:
Thickness: For one sheet: 0.07 to 0.12 mm (2.8 x 10’^ to 4.7 x 10'^ inches).
For multiple sheets; 0.07 to 0.10 mm (2.8 x lO'^ to 3.9 x 10-^ inches).
Weight: For one sheet: 52 to 85 g/m^ (0.07 x lO-^ to 0.121 x 10'^ Ibs/inch^).
For multiple sheets: 52 to 80 g/m^ (0.07 x 10'^ to 0.114 x 10'^ Ibs/inch^).
As a reference, please note that the paper on which this is printed has the following thickness and
weight:
Thickness: 0.10mm (3.9 x 10‘^inches)
Weight: 80g/m^ (0.114 x 10'® Ibs/inch^)
Before inserting documents into the document feeder, make sure the documents are not stuck to
each other, and fan the sheets of paper before you put them in. Make sure you always put the
documents in face down.
Getting Ready to Send Faxes
Resolution
You can choose a setting (STANDARD, FINE, SUPERFINE, or PHOTO) for the resolution any
time before you press START or COPY. You can choose a setting by pressing the Resolution key.
( □ means light off. means light on.)
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The STANDARD resolution can be used for most typewritten
text. When the STANDARD setting is on, both lights are off.
Transmission speed is normal.
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S.FINE
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The FINE resolution is an ideal setting to use if you want to send
documents that have small print. When the FINE setting is on,
the FINE light will be lit.
i Transmission speed is slower than STANDARD.
SUPERFINE
PHOTO
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S.FÍNE
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FINE
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The SUPERFINE resolution is a good setting to use for documents
with very small print or artwork. When the SUPERFINE setting
is on, the S. FINE light will be lit.
Transmission speed is slower than FINE.
The PHOTO resolution is ideal for sending documents that have
varying shades of gray, such as photographs. The PHOTO setting
is on when both lights are lit.
Transmission speed is slower than FINE.
To set resolution par page, refer to Multiple Resolution Transmission on page 6-10.
Contrast
The fax machine has automatic contrast control, but if you need to send a document that is very
light or very dark, you may want to set the contrast yourself.
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