MFC 7300C
MFC 7400C
®
Brother Numbers
Brother fax-back system
Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use fax-back system, so you
can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information
for all Brother products. This system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You can use the system to send faxes to any fax machine, not just the one from
which you are calling.
If you can’t resolve difficulty with your MFC machine using this manual, call
our fax-back system, and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions
about using the system, and an index of fax-back subjects.
USA:
1-800-521-2846
From within Canada: 1-800-681-9838
The Brother fax-back system number (USA only) has been preprogrammed on
One Touch key 1.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You can find more information about Brother products on theWorld Wide Web.
From product specification sheets to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), it is
all there. Visit us at:
http://www.brother.com
You can check here for Brother Printer Driver updates.
Brother Bulletin Board
Brother’s Bulletin Board Numbers are
USA:
1-888-298-3616
From within Canada: 1-514-685-2040
For Customer Service
USA:
1-800-284-4329 (voice)
1-908-575-8790 (fax)
From within Canada:
1-800-853-6660 (voice)
1-514-685-4898 (fax)
From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 (voice)
B R O T H E R N U M B E R S
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Ordering Accessories and Supplies
For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most
Brother retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa,
MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit card, you can order
accessories directly from Brother. (In the USA, you can visit us online for a
complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.)
USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice)
1-800-947-1445 (fax)
From within 1-800-668-2768 (voice)
Canada:
http://www.brothermall.com
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Transparancies
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Power Protector
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Telephone Line Cord
Telephone Handset
Handset Curled Cord
Paper Wire Extension
Document Wire Extension
Document Support
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Owner’s Manual
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Canada)
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Brother Coated Paper is Ink Jet Paper.
O R D E R I N G A C C E S S O R I E S A N D S U P P L I E S
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Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties
(For USA and Canada)
BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS,
EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTHER’S LICENSOR)
MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
REGARDING THE SOFTWARE. BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S) DOES NOT
WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS
REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE
SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY,
RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS OR OTHERWISE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS
TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS
ASSUMED BY YOU. THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS
NOT PERMITTED BY SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME
PROVINCES IN CANADA. THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.
IN NO EVENT WILL BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE TO YOU
FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES
(INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS
INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE)
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE
EVEN IF BROTHER’S LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES IN THE
USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU. IN ANY EVENT BROTHER’S LICENSOR’S LIABILITY
TO YOU FOR ACTUAL DAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER,
AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION (WHETHER IN
CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY
OR OTHERWISE), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50.
Compilation and Publication Notice
Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled
and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications.
The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to
change without notice.
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications
and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages
(including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented,
including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the
publication.
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BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE
(For USA Only)
This warranty gives you certain rights
and you may also have other rights that
may vary from state to state.
Product properly packaged, freight
prepaid, to the Authorized Service
Center together with a photocopy of
your bill of sale.
This warranty is given only to the first
end-use
purchaser
of
the
What Brother will do: Brother (or its
Authorized Service Center) will
evaluate your report of a possible
defect to determine whether a defect
exists, and if it does exist, Brother (or its
Authorized Service Center) will repair or
(at Brother’s option) replace the
Product with a product that performs
the same functions and performs as
well as the original Product. Brother
reserves the right to supply refurbished
or remanufactured replacement parts
provided that the replacement parts
accompanying product (referred to in
this warranty as “this Product”).
What is covered: Brother warrants to
you for the Warranty Period that there
are no defects in the materials,
workmanship or Year 2000 compliance
of this Product. The “Warranty Period”
is 1 year from the date you purchased
this product. The “Warranty Period” for
consumable items, such as Ink
Cartridges, Print Heads, etc. is 90 days
from the date of purchase, or the rated
life of the Consumable item, whichever
is shorter.
conform
to
the
manufacturer’s
specifications for new products. The
repaired or replacement product will be
returned to you at no cost.
What is NOT covered: This warranty is
VOID -- that is, this Product has no
warranty -- if: (1) you did not purchase
this Product from an authorized Brother
reseller within the United States, (2) this
Product has been serviced, modified or
tampered with by anyone other than an
Authorized Service Representative of
Brother, (3) the serial number has been
modified, defaced or removed from this
Product, (4) this Product has been
abused or damaged, (5) non Brother®-
brand or non Brother approved parts,
supplies, power supplies or other
accessories have been used with this
Product, or (6) this Product has been
Exchange Service:
When an exchange is authorized,
Brother will exchange your non-working
product with
a
refurbished or
remanufactured product that conforms
to the manufacturer’s specifications for
new products.
The refurbished or
remanufactured Product you receive
will be covered by the balance of the
limited warranty period remaining on
the original Product, plus an additional
thirty (30) days. You will keep the
replacement Product that is sent to you
and must return (or be billed up to the
cost of a new product) your original
non- working product, which shall
become the property of Brother. You
must call Brother Customer Service and
if the representative cannot correct the
transported
without
the
proper
preparation and packaging.
What to do if you think your Product
is defective:
Call our Customer Service Hotline at 1-
800-284-4329, or if you suspect a
defect in materials or workmanship in
this Product, you can report it to a
Brother Authorized Service Center.
During the Warranty Period, supply
Brother’s representative with a copy of
your dated bill of sale showing that this
Product was purchased within the
United States. For the name of your
Brother Authorized Service Center, call
1-800-521-2846. After contacting the
Brother Authorized Service Center, you
may be required to deliver or send the
product’s
malfunction
over
the
telephone and you elect the exchange
service, you must provide information
pertaining to this Product and you must
also provide a valid major credit card
number.
Your credit card will be
charged up to the cost of a new Product
if: (i) you do not return your original
Product to Brother within five (5)
business days; (ii) the malfunctions of
your original Product are not covered by
the limited warranty; (iii) the proper
packaging instructions are not followed
and has caused damage to the product;
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BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE
(For USA Only)
or (iv) the warranty period on your
original Product has expired or has not
been sufficiently validated with a copy
of the proof of purchase (bill of sale).
This Limited Warranty (and Brother’s
obligation to you) may not be changed
in any way unless you and Brother sign
the same piece of paper in which we (1)
refer to this Product and your bill of sale
date, (2) describe the change to this
warranty and (3) agree to make that
change.
Product Support: Toll-free customer
service and technical support is
available for hardware operational
assistance at 1-800-284-4329. At any
time, free technical support in the form
of Frequently Asked Questions,
troubleshooting tips and service center
locator is available through our fax-back
system at 1-800-521-2846 or Brother’s
Internet Web Site (www.brother.com).
Now you can visit us on-line
(www.brothermall.com), your complete
source for genuine Brother Accessories
and Supplies.
The
Brother
Customer
Service
Representative will ship the exchange
Product via next business day delivery
courier service, with return instructions
and prepaid return air bill. Follow the
return instructions. You must return the
original Product in the same shipping
carton in which the exchanged Product
was received and include a copy of
proof of purchase (bill of sale). Retain
your original accessory items and a
copy of the return air bill, signed by the
courier.
Limitations:
Repair or replacement as described
above is your sole and exclusive (that
is, your only) remedy if this Product is
defective. Brother is not responsible for
damage to or loss of any equipment,
media, programs or data related to the
use of this Product. Except for that
repair or replacement, Brother shall not
be liable for any direct, indirect,
incidental or consequential damages or
specific relief. Because some states do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of
consequential or incidental damages,
the above limitation may not apply to
you.
BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD.
BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY 08807-0911
Please record your model and serial
numbers and your date and location of
Purchase below for your records. Keep
this information with your proof of
purchase (bill of sale) in case your
Product is lost, stolen or requires
service.
Model # _______________________
Serial #________________________
Date of purchase: _______________
Store where purchased:___________
Location of store: ________________
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU
OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHETHER
EXPRESSED BY AFFIRMATION,
PROMISE,
DESCRIPTION,
DRAWING, MODEL OR SAMPLE.
ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OTHER
Important: We recommend that you
keep all original packing materials, in
the event that you ship this product.
THAN
THIS
ONE,
WHETHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
HEREBY DISCLAIMED.
This Limited Warranty is the only
warranty that Brother is giving for this
Product. It is the final expression and
the exclusive and only statement of
Brother’s obligations to you. It replaces
all other agreements and under-
standings that you may have with
Brother or its representatives.
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BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE
LIMITED WARRANTY
(For Canada Only)
Pursuant to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts,
Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. (“Brother”), or its Authorized Service
Centers, will repair this MFC/Facsimile machine free of charge if defective in material or
workmanship. This Limited Warranty does not include cleaning, consumables
(including, without limitation, print cartridges, print head, toner and drum) or damage
caused by accident, neglect, misuse or improper installation or operation, any damage
caused from service, maintenance, modifications, or tampering by anyone other than a
Brother Authorized Service Representative, or from the use of supplies or consumable
items that are non-Brother products. Operation of the MFC/Facsimile machine in excess
of the specifications or with the Serial Number or Rating Label removed shall be
deemed abuse and all repairs thereafter shall be the sole liability of the end-user/
purchaser. In order to obtain warranty service, the MFC/Facsimile machine must be
delivered or shipped freight prepaid by the end user/purchaser to a “Brother” Authorized
Service Center, together with your Proof of Purchase in the form of a Sales Receipt.
For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on
applicable models) during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and
will VOID the Warranty. (Refer to your Operation Manual for proper packaging.)
For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping. Damage to your
print head resulting from packing without the ink cartridges will VOID your warranty.
(Refer to your Operation Manual for proper packaging.)
BROTHER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT THAT ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW CANNOT BE VALIDLY
WAIVED.
No oral or written information, advice or representation provided by Brother, its
Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create
another warranty or modify this warranty. This warranty states Brother’s entire liability
and your exclusive remedy against Brother for any failure of the MFC/Facsimile
machine to operate properly.
Neither Brother nor anyone else involved in the development, production, or delivery of
this MFC/Facsimile machine shall be liable for any indirect, incidental, special,
consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including lost profits, arising from the
use of or inability to use the product, even if advised by the end user/purchaser of the
possibility of such damages. Since some Provinces do not allow the above limitation of
liability, such limitation may not apply to you.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from Providence to Providence.
Warranty Service is available at Brother Authorized Service Centers throughout
Canada. For Technical Support or for the name and location of your nearest
Authorized Service Center call 1-800-853-6660. Within Montreal, please call 685-6464.
Internet support: [email protected] or browse
Brother’s Web Site: www.brother.com
Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd.
1 Rue Hôtel de Ville
We’re at your side.
Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6
®
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Quick Reference Guide
4
5
For the next fax only, press
or
Sending Faxes
Automatic Transmission
to select ON and press Set.
Press 1 to select additional settings
—OR—Press 2 to fax.
1
2
Place the original face down in the
ADF.
6
7
Enter the fax number.
Enter the fax number using One
Touch, Speed Dial, Search or the
dial pad.
Press Start.
Receiving Faxes
Select Receive Mode
3
1
Press Start.
Sending a Cover Page
Press Receive Mode to select
FAX/TEL, TAD, MANUAL, or
FAX ONLY. If you select FAX/
TEL, make sure to set Ring Delay
and F/T Ring Time.
Place the original face down in the
ADF.
2
3
Press Function, 1, 3, 1.
When NEXT FAX ONLY?
appears, press Set.
Manual Reception
4
5
6
Press
OFF) and press Set.
or
to select ON (or
1
2
Pick up the handset.
Press Start if you hear fax tones
(beeps).
Press or to select a
comment and press Set.
3
When the screen displays
RECEIVE, replace the handset.
Enter two digits to indicate the
number of pages being sent and
press Set.
Storing Numbers
Storing One Touch Dial
Numbers
7
Press 1 to select additional settings
—OR—Press 2 if you are ready to
fax.
1
2
Press Function, 1, 5, 1.
8
9
Enter the fax number.
Press the One Touch key where
you want to store the number.
Press Start.
3
4
5
6
Enter a number (up to 20 digits)
and press Set.
Real Time Transmission
You can send faxes in real time.
Enter a name (or leave it blank) and
press Set.
1
Place the original face down in the
ADF.
Press
or
to select FAX,
2
3
Press Function, 1, 3, 9.
TEL, or FAX/TEL and press Set.
Press
press Set—OR—For the next
transmission only, press or
or
to select ON and
Press Stop.
Storing Speed Dial Numbers
Press Function, 1, 5, 2.
to select NEXT FAX ONLY and
press Set.
1
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2
3
4
5
6
Enter a two-digit Speed Dial
number and press Set.
Making Multiple Copies
Place the original face down in the
ADF.
1
Enter a number (up to 20 digits)
and press Set.
2
3
Press Mono Copy or Color Copy.
Enter a name (or leave it blank) and
press Set.
Use the dial pad to enter the number
of copies you want.
Press
or
to select FAX,
4
Wait five seconds—OR—Press
Mono Copy or Color Copy.
(Make sure it’s the same key you
pressed in Step 2.)
TEL, or FAX/TEL and press Set.
Press Stop.
Telephone Operation
Sorting Multiple Copies
(Black and White Copy only)
One Touch Dialing / Speed
Dialing
1
Place the original face down in the
ADF.
1
2
Pick up the handset.
When you hear the dial tone, press
the One Touch key of the location
you want to call—OR—Press
Search/Speed Dial, press #,
then press the two-digit Speed Dial
number.
2
3
4
Press Mono Copy.
Press Options.
Press
or
to select
COPY:OPTIONS and press Set.
5
Press or to select SORT
and press Set.
3
1
To hang up, replace the handset.
Search/Speed Dial
6
7
Press Mono Copy.
Press Search/Speed Dial, then
enter the first letter of the name
you’re looking for.
Use the dial pad to enter the number
of copies you want.
8
Press Mono Copy.
2
3
Press
memory.
or
to search the
When the name is displayed, lift the
handset.
Brother fax-back system :
1-800-521-2846
4
5
Press Start to dial.
Brother Web Site :
http://www.brother.com
To hang up, replace the handset.
Brother Accessories & Supplies:
USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice)
1-800-947-1445 (fax)
Making Copies
Making a Single Copy
Place the original face down in the
ADF.
http://www.brothermall.com
1
2
Brother Accessories & Supplies:
From within Canada:
Press Mono Copy or Color
1-800-668-2768 (voice)
Copy, then wait for five seconds
—OR—Press Mono Copy or
Color Copyagain. (Make sure it’s
the same key you pressed before.)
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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................................... 1-1
Connecting an External Telephone
Installing MFC, External Two-Line TAD, and
ix
(For MFC 7400C only)............................................... 4-6
Setup Receive................................................................................... 6-1
x
Delayed FAX
Delayed Batch Transmission
Multiple Resolution Transmission
xi
Setting Up Polled Transmit
xii
13
xiii
98SE, ME, Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 and
Windows® 2000 Professional) .............................................. 14-2
How to Attach the Filter Core to a BI-directional Parallel
Professional Only) .............................................................. 14-17
(Main Application):..................................................... 14-27
To Install Automatic E-mail Printing
To Register Your MFC 7300C/MFC 7400C On-Line
xiv
2000 Professional or Windows NT® 4.0..................... 14-31
Receiving Faxes into the PC
xv
17
xvi
18
(Converting Image Text to Text You Can Edit) ........... 18-3
19
(For MFC 7400C only)................................................. 19-3
Sending a Fax from Your PC
xvii
Receiving Faxes into the PC
20
22
G4 or iMac™/iBook........................................................................ 22-1
iMac™ with Mac OS 8.5/8.51/8.6/9.0 ................................... 22-1
Macintosh®............................................................................ 22-5
Scanning a Document into Your Macintosh G3, G4 or
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
Fax.............................................................................................. S-1
Printer......................................................................................... S-2
Index..................................................................................................I-1
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1
Introduction
1
Using This Manual
Thank you for purchasing a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). This MFC
has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you
through functions. However, you can use your MFC to its fullest potential by
taking a few minutes to read this manual.
Finding Information
All chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of Contents. You
will be able to find information about a specific feature or function by checking
the Index in the back of this manual.
Conventions Used in this Manual
Throughout this manual you’ll see special symbols alerting you to important
information, warnings, and actions to perform. For added clarification, illustrations of
some screen displays will help you choose the correct key presses.
boldface
Bold typeface identifies a specific key on the FAX/MFC control panel.
italics
Italics typeface emphasize an important point, or refer you to related
topic.
bubble dot
Bubble Dot typeface identifies the messages on the LCD of the
FAX/MFC.
Warnings detail precautions you must take to avoid possible personal injury.
Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage
to the FAX/MFC.
Notes tell you the proper response for a situation that may occur.
Note
FYI tips provide details about how the current operation interacts with other
features.
Improper Setup alerts you to devices and procedures that are not compatible with
the FAX/MFC.
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I N T R O D U C T I O N
Test Sheet Procedures (For USA Only)
After programming your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included
with your MFC and fax it to Brother’s Automated Fax Response System as your
first transmission. This will verify that your MFC is properly installed.
When this document is received, a confirmation sheet will be sent back to your
MFC. In order to receive a response, be sure to set up your Station ID.
USA
1-908-685-9283 (fax)
I N T R O D U C T I O N
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MFC 7300C and MFC 7400C Control Panel Overview
2
1
15
14
13
12
3
4
5
6
8
9
10 11
7
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Mono Copy
1
Makes a black-and-white or single-
color copy.
LCD displays messages to help you set
and operate your MFC.
Color Copy
Redial/Pause
Redials the last number called. Also
inserts a pause in autodial numbers.
2
3
Makes a full-color copy.
5
6
Hold
Color Printer Keys:
Ink Management
Cleans the ink print heads and/or resets
the ink dot counter after replacing an
ink cartridge.
Lets you put calls on hold.
Dial Pad
Dials phone and fax numbers, and can
be used as a keyboard for entering
information into the MFC. (Only for
Canada: # key lets you switch the
dialing type during a telephone call
from “PULSE” to “TONE”.
Reset
Clears data from the printer memory,
and then resets and restores to the
factory default settings.
7
8
One Touch Keys
These 4 keys give you instant access to
previously stored phone numbers.
Color Copy Keys:
Enlarge/Reduce
Lets you reduce or enlarge copies
depending on the ratio you select.
4
Shift
To access memory locations
5 through 8 in the One Touch keys hold
down the Shift key.
Options
You can change the setting of Copy,
Video printing and PhotoCapture
Center™ (For MFC 7400C only).
Search/Speed Dial
9
Lets you look up numbers stored in the
dialing memory. Also lets you dial
stored phone numbers by pressing a #
and a two-digit number.
Quality
Use this key to temporarily change the
quality for Copy and Video Printing
™
and PhotoCapture Center
(For MFC 7400C only).
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I N T R O D U C T I O N
Stop
Resolution Indicator Lights
These LEDs show the resolution mode
you selected.
10
11
12
14
15
Stops a fax, cancels an operation, or
exits from function mode.
Start
Programming Keys:
Starts an operation, such as sending a
fax.
Function
Lets you access the function and
programming mode.
Fax Keys:
(Left Arrow)
(Right Arrow)
Volume
Receive Mode
Use to select how the MFC will handle
incoming calls.
Moves the LCD cursor to the left or
right. Adjusts speaker, ring and handset
volume.
Resolution
Sets the resolution when you send a fax.
Color Scanner Keys:
Scan Image
Press this key to scan a color picture
into your graphics application for
viewing and editing.
13
Set
Stores a function setting in the MFC.
Also use this key whenever you want
to broadcast faxes to many different
locations, maximum of 158 locations at
once.
Scan/OCR
Press this key to start scanning a text
®
document. ScanSoft™ TextBridge will
convert it to editable text and display it
in your word processor application for
further editing.
Scan to E-mail
Press this key to start scanning an
original into your E-mail application,
setting it up automatically as an
attachment.
I N T R O D U C T I O N
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About Fax Machines
If you’re a first-time fax machine user, fax operation might seem a little
mysterious. Soon, you’ll recognize the unusual fax tones on your phone line,
and be able to send and receive faxes easily.
Fax Tones and Handshake
When someone is sending a fax, the MFC sends fax calling tones, (CNG
tones)—soft, intermittent beeps at 4-second intervals. You’ll hear them when
you dial and press Start, and they continue for about 40 seconds after dialing.
During that time, the sending machine must begin the “handshake” with the
receiving machine. Each time you use automatic procedures to send a fax, you
are sending CNG tones over the phone line. You’ll soon learn to listen for these
soft beeps each time you answer a phone on your MFC line, so you can know if
you are receiving a fax message.
The receiving fax responds with fax receiving tones—loud, chirping sounds. A
receiving fax chirps for about 40 seconds over the phone line, and the screen
displays RECEIVE. If your MFC is set to the FAX mode, it will answer every
call automatically with fax receiving tones. Even if the other party hangs up,
your MFC continues to send the “chirps” for about 40 seconds, and the screen
continues to display RECEIVE.
When your MFC answers in FAX/TEL mode, the MFC listens for CNG tones
and then responds with receiving tones.
The fax “handshake” is the time in which the sending machine’s CNG tones and
the receiving machines “chirps” overlap. This must be for at least 2 to 4 seconds,
so the fax machines can understand how each is sending and receiving the fax.
The handshake cannot begin until the call is answered, and the CNG tones only
last for about 40 seconds after the number is dialed. Therefore, it’s important for
the receiving machine to answer the call in as few rings as possible.
When you have an external telephone answering device (TAD) on your MFC
Note
line, your TAD will determine the number of rings before the call is answered.
Pay special attention to the directions in the Installation chapter for connecting
a TAD to your MFC.
ECM (Error Correction Mode)
The Error Correction Mode (ECM) is a way for the MFC to check the integrity
of a fax transmission while it is in progress. ECM transmissions are possible
only between machines that both have the ECM feature. If they do, you may
send and receive fax messages that are continuously checked for their integrity.
Sufficient memory must be available in your MFC for this feature to work.
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I N T R O D U C T I O N
2
Assembly and Connections
2
Packing List
Make sure you have the following items:
Ink Cartridges
For USB Cable
Paper Wire Extension
Cable Tie
Document Support
For Bi-directional
IEEE 1284
Telephone
Line Cord
Handset Curled
Cord
Telephone
Handset
Document Wire
Extension
Paper Tray
Reference Guide for
Improving Print Quality
Owner’s
Manual
StartCard
Brother Color
Suite CD-ROM
Caution
Do NOT throw away the filter cores and cable ties by accident. You will need
them to meet FCC Emission Requirements when you connect the MFC to your
computer using USB cable and bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel
cable.
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If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (USA),
1-800-853-6660 (from within Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (from within Montreal).
See Ordering Accessories and Supplies on page ii for the correct item numbers.
Note
Whenever you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with
your MFC. If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you may void your warranty.
Choosing a Location
Place your MFC on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place that is
free of vibration and shocks. Locate the MFC near a telephone jack and a
standard, grounded power outlet. Choose a location where the temperature
remains between 50°F and 95°F (10°–35°C).
Avoid placing your MFC in a high-traffic area. Do not place near heaters, air
conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators. Do not expose the MFC to
direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Do not connect your MFC to
electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Disruption of
power can wipe out information in the MFC’s memory. Do not connect your
MFC to electrical outlets on the same circuit as large appliances or other
equipment that might disrupt the power supply. Avoid interference sources,
such as speakers or the base units of cordless phones.
NO ! NO ! NO !
WARNING
■ Never install telephone wring during a lightning storm.
■ We recommend that this product be used with a surge protection device to protect the
product against lightning storms.
■ Never install a telephone jack in a wet location unless the jack is specifically designed
for a wet location.
■ Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone
line has been disconnected at the network interface.
■ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
■ Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There
may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
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A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S
■ Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
■ For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet should be installed near the
equipment and should be easily accessible.
■ To reduce the risk of shock or fire, use only a No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunications line cord.
Assembly
1
2
Connect the handset.
Connect the curled handset cord to the MFC and the other end to the handset.
Connect the power cord.
There is no ON/OFF switch. When you
plug in the power cord, the power goes
SET CARTRIDGES
on and the screen alternately displays.
PLS OPEN COVER
WARNING
■ The MFC must be grounded using a 3-prong plug.
■ Since the MFC is grounded through the power outlet, you can protect yourself from
potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone network by keeping the
power to your MFC on when you connect it to a telephone line. Similarly, you can
protect yourself when you want to move your MFC, by disconnecting the telephone
line first, and then the power cord.
■ Lightning and power surges can damage this product! We recommend that you use a
quality surge protection device on the AC power line as well as on the telephone line,
or unplug the lines during a lightning storm.
3
Connect the telephone line cord.
Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the jack on the MFC and the other
end to a modular wall jack.
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5
Attach the plastic document support.
Document Support
6
Attach the paper tray to the paper output slot, and pull out the plastic
extension.
Caution
Please attach the paper tray to prevent paper jams and maintain print quality.
Plastic Paper Tray
Extension
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7
Attach the document wire extension.
Document Wire Extension
8
Load paper in the multi-purpose sheet feeder (paper cassette).
A Fan the paper
well. Gently
Paper Guide Line
insert the paper.
Make sure the
print side is
toward you and
the paper level is
stacked below
the paper guide
line.
B Adjust the guide
to fit the paper
width.
Paper width Guide
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Installing the Ink Cartridges
1
2
Check that you turned on the power (by
plugging in the power cord). The screen
alternately displays
SET CARTRIDGES
PLS OPEN COVER
1
Open the control panel cover by pulling it toward you ( ), then lift the top cover
2
toward the back ( ). After a few seconds, the print head will move left to its
replacement position.
Top Cover
Control Panel
Cover
3
Remove the yellow shipping cover by pulling it toward you and lifting it up and
out.
Caution
■ The bottom of the yellow
shipping cover is wet with
ink that will cause stains, so
wipe it clean before you
place it down. Keep the
yellow shipping cover in a
safe place. You will need it
in the future when you
Yellow Shipping Cover
replace the print head.
We recommend that you install the ink cartridges from left to right in this order:
Black, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta.
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4
5
Open the Black ink cartridge bag and remove the ink cartridge.
Carefully remove the sealing tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Be sure
to peel the tape in the direction away from you.
Important
To prevent spilling ink and staining your hands and clothing, peel the sealing
tape gently and slowly. Do not touch the ink opening on the cartridge or the
removed tape.
Opening
Peel in the direction
away from you!
6
Each color has its own
correct position. Match
the markings of the color
indicators on the cartridge
holder as a guide. Then,
gently insert the Black ink
cartridge by tilting it
toward you and then
pressing it backward until
it clicks into place.
7
8
Repeat Steps 4–6 to install each color ink cartridge.
After installing all ink cartridges, close the top cover and control panel cover
until they click into place. Your MFC enters a “head cleaning” cycle for
approximately 6 minutes. The MFC goes online to set the ink dot counter for
each color, so the MFC can warn you with an error message when ink is running
low.
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A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S
Caution
Make sure the paper is loaded in the multi-purpose sheet feeder. The LCD
displayes CLEANING BLACK. After the cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD
shows PRESS START KEY.
9
Press Start within one minute. The MFC starts printing the Test Sheet. (Only
during initial ink cartridge installation) The LCD shows: PRINT OK?
1.YES 2.NO
10 Check the print quality of the test sheet.
If it is not good, clean the print head
again by pressing 2. The screen will ask
you if the print quality is OK for each
color. Press 2 for any color with a
PRINT OK?
1.YES 2.NO
problem. You can choose several colors.
After cleaning is finished, press Start.
The MFC starts printing Test Sheet No. 2.
11 Adjust the Vertical Alignment by following the instructions printed on the Test
Print page.
WARNING
If ink gets in your eyes, irrigate them with water immediately and if irritation
occurs, consult a doctor.
Caution
■ DO NOT remove ink cartridges if you do not need to replace them. If you do so, it
may reduce the ink quantity and the MFC will not know the quantity of ink left in the
cartridge.
■ DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. If you do so, the ink may spill when you take off
the sealing tape. If ink stains your body or clothing, wash with soap or detergent
immediately.
■ If you install an ink cartridge in the wrong color position, you must clean the print
head several times after correcting the cartridge installation and before you start
printing because the colors were mixed.
■ Once you open an ink cartridge, install it in the MFC and use it up within six months
of installation. Use unopened ink cartridges by the expiration date written on the
cartridge package.
■ DO NOT refill the ink cartridges. Attempting to use refilled cartridges may cause
damage to the print head and will void your warranty.
If the INK EMPTY error message is on the screen display after you have
Note
installed the ink cartridges, check and make sure that the ink cartridges are
installed correctly.
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Connecting the MFC
Connecting an External Telephone
Your MFC is equipped with a handset that you can use as a regular phone.
However, you can also connect a separate telephone (or telephone answering
device) directly to your MFC.
Connect the modular plug on the telephone’s line cord to the jack labeled EXT.
on the back side of the MFC.
Whenever this phone (or TAD) is in use, the LCD displays EXT. TEL IN USE,
and, if the fax handset is lifted, an alarm sounds. To disconnect the call on the
external phone and switch to the fax, press Hold.
The external telephone cannot be used while a function is being performed on
the control panel.
Connecting an External Telephone
Answering Device (TAD)
Sequence
You might choose to connect an answering system.
When you have an external TAD on the same telephone line as the MFC, the
TAD answers all calls. The MFC “listens” for fax calling (CNG) tones. If it
hears them, the MFC takes over the call and receives the fax. If it doesn’t hear
CNG tones, the MFC lets the TAD continue playing your outgoing message so
your caller can leave you a voice message.
The TAD must answer within four rings (the recommended setting is two rings).
The MFC cannot hear CNG tones until the TAD has answered the call, and with
four rings there are only 8–10 seconds of CNG tones left for the fax
“handshake.” Make sure you carefully follow instructions in this manual for
recording your outgoing message. Do not use a “toll-saver” ring setting on the
TAD.
If You Subscribe to your Telephone Company’s Distinctive Ring Service:
You may connect an external TAD to a separate wall jack only if you subscribe
to your telephone company’s Distinctive Ring service, have registered the
distinctive ring pattern on your machine, use that number as a fax number and
set your machine’s Answer mode to MANUAL.
If You Do Not Subscribe to Distinctive Ring Service:
You must plug your TAD into the EXT. jack of your Brother machine. If your
TAD is plugged into a wall jack, both your machine and the TAD will try to
control the phone line. (See illustration on page 2-11.)
Do not connect a TAD elsewhere on the same phone line. (unless you have
the Distinctive Ring service.)
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Connections
The external TAD must be plugged into the left side of the MFC, into the jack
labeled EXT. Your MFC cannot work properly if you plug the TAD into a wall
jack.
1
2
Plug the telephone line cord from the wall jack into the left side of the MFC, in
the jack labeled LINE.
Plug the telephone line cord from your external TAD into the left side of the
MFC, in the jack labeled EXT. (Make sure this cord is connected to the TAD at
the TAD’s telephone line jack, and not its telephone set jack.)
3
Set your external TAD to four rings or less. (The MFC’s Ring Delay setting does
not apply).
4
5
6
Record the outgoing message on your external TAD (see below).
Set the TAD to answer calls.
Set the Receive Mode to TAD:ANSWER MACH.
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Outgoing Message (OGM)
Timing is important in recording this message.
1
Record 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. (This allows your
MFC time to listen for the fax CNG tones of automatic transmissions before
they stop.)
2
3
Limit your speaking to 20 seconds.
End your 20-second message by giving your Fax Receive Code for people
sending manual faxes. For example:
“After the beep, leave a message or send a fax by pressing 51 and press Start.”
Special Line Considerations
Roll Over Phone Lines
A roll over phone system is a group of two or more separate telephone lines that
pass incoming calls each other if they are busy. The calls are usually passed
down or “rolled over” to the next available phone line in a preset order.
Your MFC can work in a roll over system as long as it is the last number in the
sequence, so the call cannot roll away. Do not put the MFC on any of the other
numbers; when the other lines are busy and a second fax call would be received,
the fax call is transferred to a line that does not have a fax machine. Your MFC
will work best on a dedicated line.
Two-Line Phone System
A two-line phone system is nothing more than two separate phone numbers on
the same wall outlet. The two phone numbers can be on separate jacks (RJ11)
or combined into one jack (RJ14). Your MFC must be plugged into an RJ11
jack. RJ11 and RJ14 jacks may be equal in size and appearance and both may
contain four wires (black, red, green, yellow). To test the type of jack, plug in a
two-line phone and see if it can access both lines. If it can, you must separate the
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Converting Telephone Wall Outlets
There are three ways to convert to an RJ11 jack. The first two ways may require
assistance from the telephone company. You can change the wall outlets from
one RJ14 jack to two RJ11 jacks. Or, you can have an RJ11 wall outlet installed
and slave or jump one of the phone numbers to it.
The third way is the easiest: Buy a triplex adapter. You can plug a triplex adapter
into an RJ14 outlet. It separates the wires into two separate RJ11 jacks (Line 1,
Line 2) and a third RJ14 jack (Lines 1 and 2). If your MFC is on Line 1, plug
the MFC into L1 of the triplex adapter. If your MFC is on Line 2, plug it into L2
of the triplex adapter.
Triplex Adapter
RJ14
RJ11
RJ14
Installing MFC, External Two-Line TAD, and Two-Line Telephone
When you are installing an external two-line telephone answering device
(TAD) and a two-line telephone, your MFC must be isolated on one line at both
the wall jack and at the TAD. The most common connection is to put the MFC
on Line 2. The two-line TAD must have two telephone jacks: one labeled L1 or
L1/L2, and the other labeled L2, which is our assumption in the following Steps.
You will need at least three telephone line cords, the one that came with your
MFC and two for your external two-line TAD. You will need a fourth line cord
if you add a two-line telephone.
1
2
Place the two-line TAD and the two-line telephone next to your MFC.
Plug one end of the telephone line cord for your MFC into the L2 jack of the
triplex adapter. Plug the other end into the LINE jack on the left side of the
MFC.
3
Plug one end of the first telephone line cord for your TAD into the L1 jack of
the triplex adapter. Plug the other end into the L1 or L1/L2 jack of the two-line
TAD.
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4
Plug one end of the second telephone line cord for your TAD into the L2 jack
of the two-line TAD. Plug the other end into the EXT. jack on the left side of
the MFC.
Triplex Adapter
Two Line Phone
External Two Line TAD
Fax Machine
You can keep two-line telephones on other wall outlets as always. There are two
ways to add a two-line telephone to the MFC’s wall outlet. You can plug the
telephone line cord from the two-line telephone into the L1+L2 jack of the
triplex adapter. Or, you can plug the two-line telephone into the TEL jack of the
two-line TAD.
Multi-Line Connections (PBX)
Most offices use a central telephone system. While it is often relatively simple
to connect the machine to a key system or a PBX (Private Branch Exchange),
we suggest that you contact the company that installed your telephone system
and ask them to connect the MFC for you. It is advisable to have a separate line
for the MFC. You can then leave the MFC in FAX mode to receive faxes any
time of day or night.
If the MFC is to be connected to a multi-line system, ask your installer to
connect the unit to the last line on the system. This prevents the unit from being
activated each time a telephone call is received.
As with all fax units, this machine must be connected to a two wire system. If
your line has more than two wires, proper connection of the MFC cannot be
made.
If you are installing the MFC to work with a PBX:
1
2
3
It is not guaranteed that the unit will operate correctly under all circumstances
with a PBX. Any cases of difficulty should be reported first to the company that
handles your PBX.
If all incoming calls will be answered by a switchboard operator, it is
recommended that the Receive Mode be set to MANUAL. All incoming calls
should initially be regarded as telephone calls.
The MFC may be used with either pulse or tone dialing telephone service (Only
For Canada only).
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3
Paper
3
The quality of your document can be affected by the kind of paper you use in
the MFC. You can use plain paper, coated paper, transparencies, glossy paper,
organizer paper, and envelopes. We recommend testing various papers before
purchasing large quantities. For best results, use Brother special coated paper,
glossy paper, and transparencies. (See page ii for information about ordering
Brother accessories).
When you print on coated paper, transparencies, and glossy paper, be sure to
select the correct media in the “Quality/Color” tab in the printer driver. When
using coated paper, transparencies or glossy paper, avoid stacking by removing
each page after copying or printing.
Note
About Brother Paper
Brother paper is manufactured specifically for this MFC, to provide optimum
print quality.
High Quality Coated Paper for Color Ink Jet printing—super fine
mode (BP72CL for letter)
Color Ink Jet Transparencies—fine mode (BPTRL for letter)
Color Ink Jet Glossy Paper—superfine mode (BPGLL for letter)
■ For optimum output quality, we recommend you use only genuine Brother
paper.
■ Brother coated (ink jet) paper is coated only on one side. Therefore, when
loading paper in the paper cassette, make sure that the whiter side (the coated
side) is facing up.
■ The coated side of glossy paper is shiny. Do not touch the shiny side. Load
glossy paper in the feeder with the shiny side facing up toward you.
■ DO NOT touch the coated side of the paper or both sides of Transparencies,
because it absorbs water and perspiration easily, and might cause decreased
output quality.
■ For optimum output quality, be sure to use paper appropriate for your resolution
setting.
■ Store paper in the original bag, and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away
from moisture and direct sunlight and heat.
■ Transparencies designed for laser printers/copiers may stain your next
document. Use only recommended transparencies.
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P A P E R
Paper Specifications for Cassette
Paper Type
Paper Size
Cassette Capacity
Cut Sheet
Letter, Executive
100 Sheets of 20 lb
(75 g/m2)
Legal
100 Sheets of 20 lb
(75 g/m2)
Coated Paper Letter
Transparencies Letter
Glossy Paper Letter
50 Sheets
20
20
10
Envelopes
DL, COM-10, C5,
B5, Monarch
Organizer
Photo
K, L
10
10
30
4"x6"
Postcard
5"x7"
Paper Capacity for Feeder:
Cut Sheet Paper Weight 17 to 32 lb (64 to 120 g/m2)
Sheet Feeder: Up to 0.43 inches (11mm) / Approximately 100
sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2)
Output Stacker: Approximately 50 Sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2)
Transparencies and glossy paper must be picked up from the paper
tray one page at a time.
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Print Area
The Print Area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The
figures below show the unprintable areas on cut sheets and envelopes.
Cut Sheet
Envelopes
3
4
3
4
1
1
2
2
2
unprintable area
(inch)
1
3
4
Paper Type Paper Size
Fax
0.16
Mono
Copy
Letter, Legal
Cut Sheet
0.12
0.43
0.16
Color
Copy
0.24
Printer
Printer
Printer
Printer
0.34
0.13
0.13
0.13
Executive
0.12
0.12
0.39
0.43
0.43
0.79
0.13
0.13
0.13
Organizer
Envelopes
K, L
*Printer depends on the Printer driver.
Do not use the following types of paper and envelopes:
■ Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped paper and envelopes
■ Extremely shiny or highly textured paper and envelopes
■ Envelopes with clasps
■ Envelopes of baggy construction
■ Envelopes not sharply creased
■ Embossed envelopes
■ Paper and envelopes already printed with a laser printer
■ Envelopes preprinted on the inside
■ Paper and envelopes that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked
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P A P E R
4
On-Screen Programming
4
User-Friendly Programming
We have designed your Multi-Function Center with on-screen programming.
User-friendly programming helps you take full advantage of all the functions
Since your programming is done on the LCD, we created step-by-step on-screen
prompts to help you program your MFC. All you need to do is follow the
prompts as they guide you through the function menu selections and
programming options and settings.
Function Mode
You can access the Function Mode by
1.FAX
pressing Function. The screen displays:
2.PRINTER
Then press 1 for Fax Functions—OR—
press 2 for Printer Functions—OR—press
3.COPY
4.VIDEO
3 for Copy Functions—OR—press 4 for
Video Functions—OR—press 5 for
PhotoCapture Center™ Functions (For
MFC 7400C only).
5.PHOTOCAPTURE
When you enter the Function Mode, your MFC displays a list of Level One
Functions from which you can choose. These function options appear one after
the other on the display. Select an option by pressing Set when the option
appears on the LCD.
You can “scroll” more quickly through options by pressing
. When the
screen displays your selection, press Set. Use to scroll backward if you
passed your choice or to save key strokes. Both arrow keys show all options, in
the opposite order. When you finish a function, the screen displays
ACCEPTED.
If you want to exit the Function Mode, press Stop.
Note
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Alternating Displays
When you see alternating displays, the LCD sometimes alternates between the
currently selected option, and a help message giving brief instructions about
how to proceed. The display you’ll probably see most often is shown below. It
appears when you place an original in the ADF to tell you that you can dial a
number and send a fax, or you can make a copy.
FAX: NO. & START
COPY: PRESS COPY
Function Selection Table
You can probably perform most of these programming settings without the
Owner’s Manual. To help you understand the function selections, options and
settings that are found in the MFC programs, use the Function Selection Table
below.
1. Fax Functions
1. INITIAL SETUP
Function
Description
Factory Setting Page
1. DATE/TIME
Enter date and time for the
LCD display and heading on
fax transmissions.
2001 1/1 00:00
2. STATION ID
Program your name, fax
number and telephone
number to appear on each
transmitted page.
—
3. BEEPER
Adjust volume level of
beeper.
LOW
OFF
4. VOLUME AMPLIFY
For the hearing-impaired,
you can set the volume to the
VOL AMPLIFY:ON setting
on a permanent or temporary
basis.
5. AUTO DAYLIGHT
Changes for Daylight
Savings Time automatically.
OFF
6. TONE/PULSE
(For Canada only)
Selects dialing mode.
TONE
7. LOCAL
LANGUAGE
(For Canada only)
Allows you to change the
LCD Language to French.
ENGLISH
See
French
Manual
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2. SETUP RECEIVE
Function
Description
Factory Setting Page
1. RING DELAY
Number of rings before MFC RING DELAY:
answers in FAX/TEL, FAX,
MANUAL, or TAD mode.
04
2. F/T RING TIME
3. EASY RECEIVE
4. REMOTE CODE
Sets the time for “double
ring” in FAX/TEL mode.
20
ON
Receive fax messages without
pressing the Start key.
Personalize the codes to
ON ( 51, #51)
activate and deactivate the
MFC from a remote location.
5. REDUCTION
6. PAPER
Reduces size of image.
AUTO
Selects size of paper for
received faxes.
LETTER
7. POLLING RX
Sets up your MFC to poll
another fax machine.
OFF
3. SETUP SEND
Function
Description
Factory Setting Page
1. COVERPG SETUP
Automatically sends a cover
page you program.
OFF
2. COVERPAGE MSG
3. CONTRAST
Programs customized
—
message for fax cover page.
Changeslightnessordarkness
of a fax you are sending.
AUTO
STANDARD
OFF
4. RESOLUTION
Allows you to change
resolutions page by page.
5. OVERSEAS MODE
Adjustsforsometimesdifficult
overseas transmissions.
6. CALL RESERVE
7. DELAYED FAX
8. POLLED TX
Sends a fax, then speak.
Sends documents later.
OFF
—
Sets up your MFC with a
document to be retrieved by
another fax machine.
OFF
9. REAL TIME TX
0. BATCH TX
You can send a fax without
using memory.
OFF
OFF
Sends all delayed faxes that are
to the same fax number and at the
same time as one transmission.
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4. REMAINING JOBS
Function
Description
Factory Setting Page
Checks which jobs are in
memory or cancel a delayed
fax or polling job.
5. SET AUTO DIAL
Function
Description
Factory Setting Page
1. ONE-TOUCH DIAL
Dialsnumbersstoredinmemory
by pressing only one key.
—
2. SPEED-DIAL
Dials numbers stored in
memory by pressing only four
keys.
—
3. SETUP GROUPS
Sets up a Group number for
broadcasting.
—
6. PRINT REPORTS
Function
Description
Factory Setting Page
1. XMIT REPORT
2. ACT. REPORT
3. AUTO DIAL
OFF
INTERVAL: OFF
—
—
—
—
—
—
Print lists and reports of
activity.
(Details in Chapter 10.)
4. TEL. INDEX
5. HELP
6. USER SETTINGS
7. MEMORY STATUS
8. ORDER FORM
7. REMOTE FAX OPT
Function
Description
Factory Setting Page
1. FAX FWD/PAGING
Sets MFC to forward fax
messages–OR–to call your
pager.
OFF
2. FAX STORAGE
3. REMOTE ACCESS
4. PRINT FAX
Stores incoming faxes in
memory for remote retrieval.
OFF
159
—
Personalizes code for
retrieving faxes.
Prints incoming faxes stored
in the memory.
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0. TEL SERVICE
Function
Description
Factory Setting Page
1. DISTINCTIVE
Uses the phone company
Distinctive Ring subscriber
service to register the ring
pattern with the MFC.
OFF
2. CALLER ID
View or print a list of the last 30
Caller IDs stored in memory.
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2. Printer Functions
Function
Description
Factory Setting Page
1. TEST PRINT
2. VERTICAL ALIGN
3. BI-DIR PRINT
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—
Use these functions when you
need to adjust the print
quality.
ON
3. Copy Functions
Function Description
Factory Setting Page
1. PAPER TYPE
Identifies the type of paper in PLAIN PAPER
the cassette.
2. QUALITY
Selects Draft, Normal, High
or Photo copy quality.
NORMAL
3. COLOR ADJUST
Adjusts the amount of Red,
Green, or Blue in copies.
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4. CONTRAST
5. ONE COLOR
Adjusts the contrast.
—
Selects a single color to use,
instead of Black, when you
use the Mono Copy key.
OFF=Black
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4. Video Functions
Function Description
Factory Setting Page
1. PAPER TYPE
Identifies the type of paper in PLAIN PAPER
the cassette.
2. QUALITY
Selects Normal or High print.
NORMAL
MOVING
3. VIDEO TYPE
Selects Moving or Still video
signal.
4. PRINT SIZE
Selects the size you want the
captured frame to print.
4"x3"
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5. COLOR ADJUST
Adjusts the amount of Red,
Green, or Blue in video
printing.
6. CONTRAST
Adjusts the contrast.
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5. PhotoCapture Center™ Function (For MFC 7400C only)
Function
Description
Factory Setting Page
1. PAPER TYPE
Identifies the type of paper in PLAIN PAPER
the cassette.
2. QUALITY
Selects Normal, High or
Photo print.
HIGH
3. BRIGHTNESS
4. CONTRAST
Adjusts the brightness.
Adjusts the contrast.
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5. COLOR ADJUST
Adjusts the amount of Red,
Green or Blue in color
printing.
6. TRUE2LIFE
Adjusts white balance,
sharpness and chroma of an
image.
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5
Initial Setup
5
Getting Started
Setting Date and Time
Your MFC displays the date and time, and prints it on every fax you send.
In the event of a power failure, you may have to reset the date and time. All other
settings remain unaffected.
1
2
Press Function, 1, 1, 1.
YEAR:XX
Enter the last two digits of the year
and press Set.
MONTH:XX
3
Enter two digits for the month (for
example, enter 09 for September, or 10
for October) and press Set.
DAY:XX
4
5
6
Enter two digits for the day (for example,
06) and press Set.
TIME:XX:XX
Enter the time in 24-hour format (for example, enter 15:25 for 3:25 PM) and
press Set.
Press Stop.
The LCD now displays the date and time you set, and displays it whenever the
MFC is in Standby mode.
Setting Station ID
You can store your name, fax number, and telephone number to be printed on
1
2
Press Function, 1, 1, 2.
FAX:
Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits)
and press Set. You must enter a fax
number to proceed.
TEL:
3
Enter your telephone number (up to 20 digits) and press Set.
If your telephone number and fax number are the same, enter the same number
again.
The telephone number you enter is used only for Call Back Message and Cover
Page features.
4
Use the dial pad to enter your name (up to
20 characters) , and press Set.
NAME:
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5
Press Stop.
The screen returns to the date and time.
If your Station ID has already been programmed, the screen prompts “1” to
make a change, or “2” to exit without changing.
Entering Text
When you are setting certain functions, such as the Station ID, you may need to
enter text into the MFC. Most number keys have three or four letters printed
above them. The keys for 0, #, and don’t have printed letters because they are
used for special characters.
By pressing the appropriate number key the correct number of times, you can
access the character you want.
Press Key
one time
two times three times four times
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
D
G
J
B
E
C
F
H
K
N
Q
U
X
I
L
O
R
V
Y
M
P
S
Z
T
W
Inserting spaces
To enter a space, press
once between numbers and twice between characters.
Making corrections
If you entered a letter incorrectly and want to change it, press
to move the
cursor after the last correct letter. Then press Stop; all letters above and to the
right of the cursor are deleted. Re-enter the correct text and/or digits. You can
also back up and type over incorrect letters.
Repeating letters
If you need to enter a character assigned to the same key as the previous
character, press
to move the cursor to the right.
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I N I T I A L S E T U P
Special characters and symbols
Press , # or 0 repeatedly to move the cursor under the special character or
symbol you want, then press
to select it.
Press
for
for
for
(space) ! “ # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . /
: ; < = > ? @ [ ] ^ _
Press #
Press 0
É À È Ê Î Ç Ë Ö 0
NOTICE
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful
for any person to use a computer or electronic device to send any
message via a telephone fax machine unless such messages clearly
contain, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page,
or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent
and an identification of the business or other entity or other
individual sending the message and the telephone number of the
sending machines or such business, other entity or individual.
In order to program this information into your fax machine,
complete the steps described on page 5-1.
If you do not enter a fax number, no additional information can be entered.
Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (For Canada only)
Your fax machine comes set to accommodate tone (multi-frequency) dialing
service.
If you have pulse (rotary) dialing service, you need to change the dialing mode.
1
2
Press Function, 1, 1, 6.
DIALING:TONE?
Press
or
to select TONE or
DIALING:PULSE?
PULSE and press Set.
3
Press Stop to exit.
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Setting Beeper Volume
You can set the beeper to LOW, HIGH or OFF. The default setting is LOW.
When the beeper is set to LOW or HIGH, the MFC beeps every time you press
a key or make an error, and at the end of fax sending or receiving.
1
2
3
4
Press Function, 1, 1, 3.
Press
or
to select your setting.
When the screen displays the setting you want, press Set.
Press Stop to exit.
Choosing the Handset Volume
Before you begin to use the machine, you must decide if you need to set the
handset volume to AMPLIFY:ON for a user who is hearing-impaired. The
AMPLIFY volume level complies with FCC standards.
VOLUME AMPLIFY: OFF
This default setting is appropriate if none of the users are hearing-impaired.
During a conversation, users can press Volume
or
on the control panel
to adjust the volume to LOW or HIGH. When the handset is replaced, the
handset volume will remain until you change it again.
VOLUME AMPLIFY: ON—TEMPORARY
This setting is appropriate if some of the users are hearing-impaired. During a
conversation, users can press Volume
or
on the control panel to adjust
the volume to LOW, HIGH or AMPLIFY. When the handset is replaced, the
handset volume returns to the default setting of LOW.
VOLUME AMPLIFY:ON—PERMANENT
Choose VOL AMPLIFY:ON—PERMANENT if all of the users are
hearing-impaired. During a conversation, users can press Volume
or
on
the control panel to adjust the volume to LOW, HIGH or AMPLIFY. When the
handset is replaced, the handset volume returns to the default setting of
AMPLIFY.
When you press Volume
or
on the control panel to adjust the volume,
the display shows the setting you are choosing. Each key press changes the
volume to the next setting.
WARNING
It is important that you do not choose PERMANENT unless all the users
are hearing-impaired. Otherwise, the default setting of AMPLIFY may
damage the hearing of some users.
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I N I T I A L S E T U P
Setting Volume Amplify
following steps:
1
2
Press Function, 1, 1, 4.
If none of the users are hearing-impaired,
VOL AMPLIFY:ON?
press
or
to select VOL
AMPLIFY:OFF? and press Set, then
go to Step 4—OR—If some or all of the
SELECT <- -> & SET
users are hearing-impaired, select VOL AMPLIFY:ON? and press Set.
3
4
If all the users are hearing-impaired,
PERMANENT?
press
or
to select
PERMANENT? and press Set—OR—
If only some of the users are hearing-
impaired, select TEMPORARY? and
press Set.
SELECT <- -> & SET
TEMPORARY?
SELECT <- -> & SET
Press Stop to exit.
Setting the Speaker Volume
You can adjust the speaker volume when your machine is onhook (after the
machine is onhook dialing). You can turn the speaker off or you can select a
speaker volume level. The default setting is the lowest volume.
Press
or
to adjust the volume level. The display shows the setting you
are choosing. Each key press changes the volume to the next setting. The new
setting will remain until you change it again.
Setting the Ring Volume
You can adjust the ring volume when your MFC is idle. You can turn the ring
OFF or you can select a ring volume level.
Press
or
to adjust the volume level. With each key press, the MFC rings
so you can hear the current setting and the display shows the setting you are
choosing. Each key press changes the volume to the next setting. The new
setting will remain until you change it again.
Memory Storage
In the event of a power failure, all settings in the INITIAL SETUP, SETUP
RECEIVE, SET AUTO DIAL, REMOTE FAX OPT, plus the COVERPG
SETUP and COVERPAGE MSG functions (from SETUP SEND) are stored
permanently. You may have to reset the date and time.
I N I T I A L S E T U P
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Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time
You can set the machine to change automatically for Daylight Savings Time by
resetting itself forward one hour in the Spring and backward one hour in the Fall.
1
2
Press Function, 1, 1, 5.
5.AUTO DAYLIGHT
Press
or
to select ON (or OFF)
and press Set.
3
Press Stop to exit.
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6
Setup Receive
6
Basic Receiving Operations
Choosing the Receive Mode
There are four different receive modes for your MFC. You may choose the
mode that best suits your needs by pressing Receive Mode repeatedly until the
screen displays the setting you want to use.
LCD
How it works
When to use it
MANUAL
(manual receive)
You control the phone line Use this mode when you
and must answer every call are using a computer
yourself.
modem on the same line or
if you receive very few fax
messages.
You can also use this mode
with Distinctive Ring.
FAX
The MFC automatically
For dedicated fax lines.
(automatic receive)
answers every call as a fax. You cannot receive a voice
call but you can call out.
FAX/TEL*
The MFC controls the line You cannot have an
(Fax/Telephone)
and automatically answers answering machine on the
every call.
If the call is a fax it will
same line, even if it is on a
separate wall jack on the
receive the fax. If the call is same line.
not a fax it will ring (double You cannot use the
ring) for you to pick up the telephone company’s
call.
Voice Mail in this mode.
TAD:ANSWER
MACH.
The external TAD
automatically answers
Use this mode if you have
an external answering
(External Telephone
Answering Device)
every call. Voice messages machine on your phone
are stored on the external
TAD. Fax messages are
printed.
line.
*In FAX/TEL mode you must set the Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time. If you have
extension phones on the line, keep the Ring Delay to 4 rings.
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To select or change your Receive Mode
1
2
Press Receive Mode. The screen displays your current selection.
FAX ONLY
FAX/TEL
TAD:ANSWER MACH.
MANUAL
Continue to press Receive Mode until your new selection appears. After 2
seconds, the screen returns to the date and time display, along with your new
Receive Mode setting.
If you are changing the Receive Mode while in another operation, the screen
returns to that operation.
09/06 15:25 FAX
Current Receive Mode
Setting Ring Delay
The Ring Delay setting determines the number of times the MFC rings before it
answers. If you have extension phones on the same line as the MFC, keep the
1
2
Press Function, 1, 2, 1.
Press
or
to select how many times the line rings before the MFC
answers (00–04) and press Set. If you select 00, the line doesn’t ring at all.
3
Press Stop to exit.
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Setting F/T Ring Time (For FAX/TEL Mode only)
If you set the receive mode to FAX/TEL, you’ll need to determine how long the
MFC will send you its special double ring when you have a voice call. This
ringing happens after the initial ringing from the phone company. Only the
MFC rings, for 20, 30, 40 or 70 seconds; no other phones on the same line ring
the special double ring. However, you can answer the call on any extension
phone (in a separate wall jack) on the same line as the MFC. (See Operation
from Extension Telephone, page 6-5.)
1
2
Press Function, 1, 2, 2.
Press
or
to select how long the MFC will ring to alert you that you have
a voice call and press Set.
3
Press Stop to exit.
RING TIME:20 SEC
Now, when a call comes in and the MFC
is set to FAX/TEL mode, all phones on
this line will ring the number of times
you selected in Ring Delay.
You can let the MFC pick up and detect if it’s a fax or voice call. If it’s a fax
call, the MFC prints the fax. If it’s a voice call, the MFC signals you with a
double ring for the length of time you selected in F/T Ring Time.
Even if the caller hangs up during the double ringing, the MFC continues for
the set time.
Easy Receive
When you use this feature, you don’t have to press Start when you answer a fax
call and hear calling beeps. Just hold the handset and wait a few seconds. When
you see “RECEIVE” on the fax screen or when you hear “chirps” through the
handset of an extension phone connected to another wall jack, just replace the
handset, and your MFC does the rest. Selecting ON allows the MFC to receive
fax calls automatically, even if you lift the handset of an extension or external
phone. Selecting SEMI lets the MFC receive the call only if you’ve answered it
at the MFC. Selecting OFF means you’ll have to activate the MFC yourself, by
pressing Start or by pressing 5 1 if you are not at your MFC. (See Operation
If you’ve set the feature to ON, but your MFC doesn’t automatically connect a
fax call when you lift an external or extension phone handset, press the Fax
Receive code 5 1. At the MFC, lift the handset and press Start.
1
2
3
Press Function, 1, 2, 3.
Use
or
to select ON, SEMI or OFF and press Set.
Press Stop to exit.
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Printing a Reduced Incoming Document
You can always reduce the size of an incoming fax to a fixed percentage,
regardless of the size of the paper (up to legal) in your MFC. If you choose
AUTO, your MFC chooses the level of reduction for you.
1
2
Press Function, 1, 2, 5.
5.REDUCTION
Use
or
to select the reduction
ratio you want—AUTO, 100%, 88%,
83% or 70% and press Set. Choose
100% if you don't want a reduction.
3
Press Stop to exit.
Recommended Reductions
If your paper is letter size (8.5" x 11"), and the incoming fax is
letter size, select 88%
A4, select 83%
legal size, select 70%
If your paper is legal size (8.5" x 14"), and the incoming fax is
letter size, select 100%
A4, select 100%
legal size, select 88%
If your paper is A4 (8.2" x 11.6"), and the incoming fax is
letter size, select 100%
A4 size, select 88%
legal size, select 70%
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Setting Paper Size
You can use three sizes of paper for printing your faxes — letter, legal and A4.
When you change the kind of paper you have loaded in the MFC, you will need
to change the setting for paper size, so your MFC will know how to fit the
incoming fax on the page. You can also select the level of page reduction to fit
on the paper in your MFC.
1
2
Press Function, 1, 2, 6.
Press or to select LETTER,
LEGAL or A4 and press Set.
6.PAPER
3
4
5
Press 1 to change the reduction setting
—OR—Press 2 to go to Step 5.
CHANGE REDUCTION
1.YES 2.NO
Press
or
to select AUTO, 100%,
88%, 83% or 70% and press Set.
Press Stop to exit.
Advanced Receiving Operations
Operation from Extension Telephone
If you answer a fax call on an extension phone or on an external phone in the
EXT. jack, you can make your MFC take over by using the Fax Receive Code.
When you press the Fax Receive Code 5 1, the MFC starts to receive a fax.
If the MFC answers a voice call and double-rings for you to take over, use the
Telephone Answer Code # 5 1 to take the call at an extension phone.
If you answer a call, and no one is on the line, assume you’re receiving a fax. At
the MFC phone, press Start, then hang up. At an extension phone, press 5 1,
wait for fax receiving tones (chirps), then hang up. At an external phone, press
5 1 and wait for the phone to be disconnected (the screen displays RECEIVE)
before you hang up. (Your caller will have to press Start to send the fax.)
For FAX/TEL Mode only
When the MFC is in FAX/TEL mode, it will use the F/T Ring Time (double
ringing) to alert you to a voice call. If you’re at the MFC, you can lift the handset
to answer.
If you’re at an extension phone, you’ll need to lift the handset during the F/T
Ring Time and press # 5 1 between the double rings. If no one is on the line, or
if someone wants to send you a fax, send the call back to the MFC by pressing
5 1.
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Changing Remote Codes
Remote Codes might not work with some telephone systems. The preset Fax
Receive Code is 5 1. The preset Telephone Answer Code is # 5 1.
If you are always disconnected when accessing your external TAD remotely,
try changing the Fax Receive Code from 5 1 to # # # and the Telephone
Answer Code from # 5 1 to 9 9 9.
Note
1
2
Press Function, 1, 2, 4.
Press
or
to select ON (or OFF)
REMOTE ACT.:ON?
and press Set.
3
4
5
If you want to, enter a new Fax Receive
Code, then press Set.
*
FAX RECEIVE: 51
If you want to, enter a new Telephone
Answer Code, then press Set.
TEL ANSWER:#51
Press Stop to exit.
Printing a Fax in Memory
If you have Fax Storage ON for remote retrieval, you can still print a fax in the
1
2
3
Press Function, 1, 7, 4.
Press Start.
After printing is finished, press Stop to exit.
Polling
Polling is the process of retrieving faxes from another fax machine. You can
use your MFC to “poll” other machines, or you can have someone poll your
MFC.
All parties involved in polling need to set up their fax machines to accommodate
polling. When someone polls your MFC to receive a fax, they pay for the call;
if you poll someone’s fax machine to receive a fax, you pay for the call.
Some fax machines do not respond to the polling function.
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Setting Up Polling Receive
Polling Receive is when you call another fax machine to receive a fax from it.
1
2
Press Function, 1, 2, 7.
POLLING RX:OFF?
SELECT <- -> & SET
Press
or
to choose ON
and press Set.
ENTER FAX NO.
PRESS START KEY
3
4
Enter the fax number you are polling.
Press Start.
The screen displays DIALING.
Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive
Your MFC can request documents from several fax units in a single operation.
Afterward, a Sequential Polling Report will be printed.
1
Press Function, 1, 2, 7.
POLLING RX:OFF?
SELECT <- -> & SET
2
3
Press
and press Set.
or
to select Polling ON
POLLING RX:ON?
Specify the destination fax machines you
wish to poll, using One Touch, Speed
Dial, a Group or the dial pad. You must
press Set between each location.
ENTER FAX NO.
PRESS START KEY
4
Press Start.
ACCEPTED
DIALING
Your MFC will poll each number or
group member in turn for a document.
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Canceling a Scheduled Job
You can cancel tasks you’ve scheduled, such as Delayed Fax or Polling
1
2
Press Function, 1, 4. Any waiting jobs
appear on the display. If no job is
waiting, the screen displays “NO JOB WAITING.”
4.REMAINING JOBS
If you have more than two jobs waiting, press
want to cancel and press Set.
or
to select the job you
—OR—
If you have only one job waiting, go to step 3.
3
4
Press 1 to cancel—OR—Press 2 to exit without canceling.
To cancel another job, return to Step 2.
Press Stop to exit.
Distinctive Ring
This MFC feature lets you use the Distinctive Ring subscriber service offered
by some telephone companies, which allows you to have several telephone
numbers on one phone line. Each phone number has its own Distinctive Ring
pattern, so you’ll know which phone number is ringing. This is one way you can
have a separate phone number for your MFC.
Your MFC has a Distinctive Ring function, allowing you to dedicate one phone
number just for receiving faxes. You’ll need to follow the directions below to
“register” the new Distinctive Ring pattern, that was assigned by the Telephone
Company, so your MFC can recognize its incoming calls. (Call your Telephone
Company if you don’t know your ring pattern.)
You can change or cancel the Distinctive Ring pattern at any time. You can
switch it off temporarily, then turn it back on. When you get a new fax number,
make sure you reset this function.
You can register only one Distinctive Ring pattern with the MFC. Some ringing
patterns cannot be registered.
■ The MFC will answer only calls to its registered number.
■ To have your TAD answer only the main number, the MFC must be in Manual
Mode.
■ In FAX/TEL or FAX mode, the MFC will answer all numbers on the phone line.
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Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern
If you are not sure which ring pattern you have, call your Telephone Company.
Then assign that pattern in the steps below.
1
2
3
Set the MFC to MANUAL mode.
Press Function, 1, 0, 1. The screen displays the current setting of this feature.
Press
or
to select
DISTINCTIVE:OFF?
DISTINCTIVE:SET?
DISTINCTIVE:SET? and press Set.
4
Press or to select the prestored
ring pattern you want to assign and press Set. (You will hear each pattern as you
scroll through the four patterns.) Be sure to choose the pattern assigned by the
Telephone Company.
Ring
Pattern
Rings
1
long - long
2
3
4
short - long - short
short - short - long
very long (normal pattern)
5
Press Stop to exit.
Once you’ve registered the Distinctive Ring pattern in your MFC, you can turn
this feature ON or OFF. To change the setting, follow steps 1 to 4 above,
selecting ON or OFF.
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Caller ID
The Caller ID feature lets you use the Caller ID subscriber service offered by
many local phone companies. This service provides you, by means of the
screen display, the name or telephone number of your caller as the line rings.
After a few rings, the screen displays the telephone number of your caller (or
name, if available). Once you pick up the handset, the Caller ID information
disappears from the screen, but the call information remains stored in the Caller
ID memory.
■ You will see the first 16 characters of the number or name.
■ OUT-OF-AREA display means call originates outside your Caller ID service
area.
■ PRIVATE CALL display means the caller has intentionally blocked
transmission of information.
■ CALL PICKUP display remains on screen when no Caller ID information was
transmitted.
If both the name and number are received, the screen displays only the name.
You can print a list of Caller ID information received by your MFC. (See
Printing Caller ID List below.)
Caller ID service varies with different carriers. Call your local phone company
to determine what kind of service is available in your area.
Viewing Caller ID List
Caller ID memory stores information for up to thirty calls; when the thirty-first
call comes in, information about the first call is erased. You can scroll through
Caller ID information to review those calls made to your MFC.
1
2
Press Function, 1, 0, 2.
Press or to select DISPLAY #? and press Set.
If the name was not received, it will not be displayed.
Press or to scroll through the Caller ID memory to select the Caller ID
3
you want to view and press Set. The screen shows the caller’s name and number
and the date and time of the call.
4
Press
or
to return to the Caller ID listing—OR—Press Stop to exit.
Printing Caller ID List
1
2
3
Press Function, 1, 0, 2.
Press
or
to select PRINT REPORT, and press Set.
Press Start.
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Call Waiting Caller ID
The Call Waiting Caller ID feature lets you use the Call Waiting Caller ID
service offered by many local telephone companies.The feature displays the
telephone number (or name, if available) of Call Waiting callers on your MFC’s
screen.
1
To answer a Call Waiting signal while you’re talking on the phone, ask the other
party if you can put them on Hold a minute to catch the other call. The screen
displays the Caller ID.
2
3
Press Search/Speed Dial to switch to the second call.
To switch back to the first call, press Search/Speed Dial again.
Either caller can hang up at any time. However, if you hang up you will
disconnect both callers.
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7
Setup Send
7
Before You Begin
Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)
■ Documents must be between 5.8 and 8.5 inches wide, and 5 and 14 inches long.
■ Make sure you place originals face down, top edge first.
■ Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your document.
Originals are Face
Down in the ADF
Paper Guides
■ The automatic document feeder (ADF) can hold up to 20 pages, feeding each
2
one individually through the MFC. Use standard (20 lb/75g/m ) paper when
using the ADF.
DO NOT use curled, wrinkled, folded, or ripped paper, or paper with staples,
paper clips, paste or tape attached. DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or
fabric.
Make sure documents written with ink are completely dry.
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S E T U P S E N D
Sending Faxes with Multiple Settings
When you send a fax you can choose any
ACCEPTED
combination of the available settings:
add a coverpage and select a comment;
set the contrast or resolution; send using
overseas mode, call reservation, delayed
OTHER SETTINGS?
1.YES 2.NO
fax, polling transmission or real time transmission. After each function is
accepted, the display will ask if you want to enter other settings:
■ Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the
SETUP SEND menu—OR—
Press 2 if you are finished choosing settings, and go to the next step.
Resolution
When you have an original in the ADF, you can use the Resolution key to
change the default setting. Press Resolution continuously until you see the
lights change to the setting you want. For standard, turn Fine & Photo lights off.
Standard—For most typed documents. (No lights)
Fine—Good for small print; transmits slower than standard resolution.
Photo—Use when document has varying shades of gray; slowest transmission
time.
Color fax—Use to send the original in color.
You can also change the fax resolution to S.Fine. Please see Multiple
Note
Contrast
If your original is very light or very dark, you might want to set the contrast
accordingly. Use S.LIGHT to send a very light original. Use S.DARK to send a
very dark original.
1
2
3
4
Place the original face down in the ADF.
Press Function, 1, 3, 3.
Press
or
to select AUTO, S.LIGHT or S.DARK and press Set.
Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the
SETUP SEND menu—OR—Press 2 if you are finished choosing settings and
go to step 5.
5
6
Enter a fax number
Press Start to send a fax.
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Manual Transmission
Manual transmission lets you hear the dial tone, ringing and fax receiving tones
before sending the fax.
1
2
3
Place the original face down in the ADF.
Pick up the handset and listen for a dial tone.
Enter the fax number you want to call (you can enter the digits using the dial
pad, or you can enter a One Touch or Speed Dial number or you can call using
4
5
When you hear the fax tone, press Start.
Replace the handset.
Automatic Transmission
This is the easiest way to send a fax. IMPORTANT: Do not pick up the
handset.
1
2
Place the original face down in the ADF.
Enter the fax number using the dial pad, One Touch, Speed Dial or Search. (See
Speed Dialing, page 8-5.)
3
Press Start.
Color Fax transmission
Your Multi-Function Center allows you to transmit a color fax.
Place the original face down in the ADF.
Press Resolution to select the Color Fax.
Enter the fax number using the dial pad, One Touch, Speed Dial or Search.
Press Start.
1
2
3
4
When you are sending a color fax, the MFC starts sending the fax without
scanning the original into memory.
Manual and Automatic Fax Redial
If you’re sending a fax manually and the line is busy, press Redial/Pause to
retry the number.
If you’re sending a fax automatically and the line is busy, the MFC will
automatically redial up to three times at 5 minute intervals.
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Dual Access (Not Available for Color Fax)
You can scan up to 50 documents into the fax memory, even while the machine
is receiving or sending another fax (from memory). You can set temporary
settings for each fax you’re scanning, except Polling.
If you try to scan in and store a 51st fax, the machine will send it immediately,
without storing it in memory.
If you get a MEMORY FULL message while scanning the first page of a fax,
press Stop to cancel scanning. If you get a MEMORY FULL message while
scanning in a subsequent page, you’ll have the option to press Start to transmit
the pages scanned so far, or to press Stop to cancel the operation.
Note
1
2
3
Place the original in the ADF.
Enter the fax number.
Press Start. The machine starts scanning the document and the screen displays
the job number (#XX) of the fax and how much memory is available. Then the
machine starts dialing. You can immediately repeat steps 1 through 4 for the
next fax.
Your machine normally operates in Dual Access mode. However, to send a
color fax, you must override Dual Access and use Real Time Transmission.
Note
The number of pages you can scan into memory varies with the data they
contain.
Real Time Transmission
When you are sending a fax, the MFC will scan originals into memory before sending.
Then, as soon as the phone line is free, the MFC will start dialing and sending the fax.
If memory becomes full, the MFC will send the document in real time, even if REAL
TIME TX is set to OFF.
Sometimes you may want to send an important document immediately, without
waiting for memory transmission. You can set REAL TIME TX to ON.
1
2
3
Place the original face down in the ADF.
Press Function, 1, 3, 9.
9.REAL TIME TX
REALTIME TX:ON?
To change the default setting, press
to select ON (or OFF) and press Set.
Go to Step 5—OR—For the next fax
or
transmission only, press
or
to select NEXT FAX ONLY and press Set.
4
5
For the next fax only, press
or to select ON (or OFF) and press Set.
Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the
SETUP SEND menu—OR—Press 2 if you are finished choosing settings and
go to Step 6.
6
Enter fax number and press Start.
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A color fax will be sent even if REALTIME TX is set to OFF.
Checking the Job Status
Check which jobs are still waiting in memory to be sent. (If no jobs are waiting,
the screen displays NO JOB WAITING.) (See Canceling a Job in Memory
below.)
1
2
3
Press Function, 1, 4.
If you have multiple jobs waiting, press
or
to scroll through the list.
Press Stop to exit.
Canceling a Job in Memory
You can cancel tasks you’ve scheduled, such as Polling Transmit, as well as all
faxes waiting in Memory to be sent. (See Checking Job Status above.)
1
2
Press Function, 1, 4. Any waiting jobs
appear on the display. If no jobs are
waiting, the screen displays NO JOB
WAITING.
4.REMAINING JOBS
If you have more than two jobs waiting, press
want to cancel and press Set.
or
to select the job you
—OR—
If you have only one job waiting, go to step 3.
3
4
Press 1 to cancel—OR—Press 2 to exit without canceling.
To cancel another job, return to Step 2.
Press Stop to exit.
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Basic Sending Operations
Composing Electronic Cover Page
The cover page is generated at the receiving party’s machine. Your cover page
includes the name stored in the One Touch or Speed Dial memory. If you’re
dialing manually, the name is left blank. (See One Touch and Speed Dialing,
The cover page indicates your Station ID, and the number of pages you’re
sending. If you have Cover page Setup set to ON, the number of pages remains
You can select a comment to include on your cover page.
1.COMMENT OFF
2.PLEASE CALL
3.URGENT
4.COFIDENTIAL
Instead of using one of the comments above, you can enter up to two customized
messages, each 27 characters long. Use the chart on page 5-2 to help enter
characters. (See Composing Your Own Comments below.)
5.(USER DEFIND)
6.(USER DEFIND)
Most of the SETUP SEND functions are temporary settings that allow you to
make adjustments for each document you send. However, so you can set up your
cover page and cover page comments in advance, the Cover Page Setup and
Cover Page Message functions will change the default settings.
Composing Your Own Comments
You can set up two custom comments.
1
2
Press Function, 1, 3, 2.
Press or to choose position 5 or 6 for your customized comment
and press Set.
3
4
Use the dial pad to enter your customized comment and press Set.
Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the
SETUP SEND menu—OR—Press 2 to exit.
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Cover Page For Next Fax Only
Make sure the Station ID is set up. (See page 5-1.) This feature does not work
without the Station ID.
You can set the fax to send a cover page with a particular document. This cover
page will include the number of pages in your document.
1
2
3
4
5
Place the original face down in the ADF.
Press Function, 1, 3, 1.
When the screen displays NEXT FAX ONLY?, press Set.
Press
or
or
to select ON (or OFF) and press Set.
Press
to select one of the standard or custom comments and press
Set.
6
7
Enter two digits to indicate the number of pages you are sending, and press Set.
(Enter 0 0 to leave the number of pages blank.) If you make a mistake, press Z
to back up and reenter the number of pages.
Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the
SETUP SEND menu—OR—Press 2 if you are finished choosing settings, and
go to Step 8.
8
9
Enter the fax number you’re calling.
Press Start.
Always Send Cover Page
Make sure Station ID is set up (See page 5-1). This feature does not work
without the Station ID.
You can set the MFC to send a cover page whenever you send a fax. The number
of pages in your fax is not included when you use this setting.
1
2
3
Press Function, 1, 3, 1.
Press
or
to select COVERPAGE:ON? and press Set.
If you selected ON, press
comments and press Set.
or
to select one of the standard or custom
4
Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the
SETUP SEND menu—OR—Press 2 to exit if you are finished choosing
settings.
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S E T U P S E N D
Using a Printed Cover Page
If you prefer using a printed cover page that you can write on, you can print the
sample page and attach it to your fax.
1
2
3
Press Function, 1, 3, 1.
Press
or
to select PRINT SAMPLE? and press Set.
Press Start. Your MFC prints a copy of your cover page.
- - -
- - -
- - -
COVER PAGE
- - -
TO:
FROM:
FAX:
TEL:
PAGE[S] TO FOLLOW
COMMENT:
Advanced Sending Operations
Overseas Mode
After you send a fax using this feature, the feature turns itself off.
1
2
3
Place the original face down in the ADF.
Press Function, 1, 3, 5.
5.OVERSEAS MODE
Press
or
to select ON (or OFF)
and press Set.
4
Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the
SETUP SEND menu—OR—Press 2 if you are finished choosing settings and
go to Step 5.
5
6
Enter the fax number you’re calling.
Press Start.
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Call Reservation
You can send a fax and let the other party know that you want to speak to him
after the fax transmission is complete. The other fax machine will ring as if it
were receiving a telephone call; if the other party picks up the handset, your
MFC will ring. Lift the handset to have a conversation. You must register your
Station ID to set Call Back Message to ON.
If you set Call Reservation and Call Back message to ON, your MFC leaves a
message if the other party does not answer.
1
2
3
Place the original face down in the ADF.
Press Function, 1, 3, 6.
Press or to select CALL
RESERVE:ON? (or OFF) and press Set.
CALL RESERVE:OFF
The screen displays the current setting
for Call Back Message.
CALL BACK:OFF?
CALL BACK:ON?
4
5
Press
or
to select ON (or OFF)
and press Set.
Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the
SETUP SEND menu—OR—Press 2 if you are finished choosing settings, and
go to Step 6.
6
7
8
Enter the fax number.
Press Start.
If you’ve set Call Reservation to ON, pick up your handset if the MFC rings.
You cannot use automatic redial with Call Reservation. You cannot use Call
Reservation with Delayed Transmission or with Polling.
Print Sample Call Back Message
1
2
3
Press Function, 1, 3, 6.
Press
or
to select PRINT SAMPLE? and press Set.
Press Start.
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Delayed FAX (Not Available for Color Fax)
During the day you can store up to 50 documents in memory for delayed
sending. Transmission of these documents will begin at the time of day you
enter in Step 3. Step 3 will display the time you entered last. Press Set to accept
it, or enter another time for this fax.
1
2
3
Place the original face down in the ADF.
Press Function, 1, 3, 7.
Enter the time you want the fax to be sent, in 24-hour format and press Set.
(For example, enter 19:45 for 7:45 PM.)
4
5
Press 1 to leave the originals waiting in
the ADF—OR—Press 2 to scan the
document into memory.
1.DOC 2.MEMORY
Press 1 if you want to select additional
ENTER FAX NO.
settings. The display returns to the
PRESS START KEY
SETUP SEND menu—OR—Press 2 if
you are finished choosing settings and go
to Step 6.
6
7
Enter the fax number.
Press Start. The MFC will wait to send the fax at the time you set up.
The number of documents you can scan into memory varies with the data they
contain.
Delayed Batch Transmission
(Not Available for Color Fax)
Before sending the delayed faxes, your Brother machine will economize by
sorting all the documents in memory by destination and scheduled time. All
delayed faxes scheduled at the same time to the same fax number will be sent as
one transmission.
1
2
Press Function, 1, 3, 0.
Press
or
to select ON (or OFF)
BATCH TX:ON?
and press Set.
SELECT <- -> & SET
3
Press Stop to exit.
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Multiple Resolution Transmission
(Not Available for Color Fax)
Use this feature to select separate resolution settings for each page of the fax
you’re sending. This could be useful if you’re sending a fax with photos and
letters, or some pages with small print and others with normal print. Resolution
settings return to STANDARD after the fax is sent.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Place the original face down in the ADF.
Press Function, 1, 3, 4.
Press
or
to select resolution for page 1, then press Set.
Repeat Step 3 for subsequent pages.
Press Stop when you’re finished.
Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the
SETUP SEND menu—OR—Press 2 if you are finished choosing settings, and
go to Step 7.
7
8
Enter the fax number you’re calling.
Press Start.
STANDARD—For most typed documents.
FINE—Good for small print; transmits slower than standard resolution.
S.FINE—Good for small print or art work; transmits slower than fine
resolution.
PHOTO—Use when document has varying shades of gray; slowest
transmission time.
Setting Up Polled Transmit
(Not Available for Color Fax)
Polled Transmit is when you set up your MFC to wait with a document so
another fax machine can retrieve it.
1
2
3
Place the original to be retrieved face down in the ADF.
Press Function, 1, 3, 8.
Press
or
to choose POLLED
POLLED TX:OFF?
TX:ON? and press Set.
SELECT <- -> & SET
4
Press 1 to select DOC if you want your
MFC to scan the printed document at the
time it is polled—OR—Press 2 to select
MEMORY.
1.DOC 2.MEMORY
5
Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the
SETUP SEND menu—OR—Press 2 if you are finished choosing settings and
go to step 6.
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6
Press Start.
If you pressed 1 in Step 4, the printed document remains in the ADF until your
MFC is polled. If you must use your MFC before the polled transmit occurs,
you must cancel this job.
Note
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8
Auto Dial Numbers
8
and Dialing Options
Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing
You can set up your MFC to do three types of easy dialing: One Touch, Speed
Dial and Groups for Broadcasting faxes.
If you loose electrical power, auto dial numbers in memory will not be lost.
Storing One Touch Dial Numbers
You can store 8 fax/phone numbers that you can dial by pressing one key (and
Start). You also can store names with these numbers. When you press a One
Touch dial location, the screen displays the name or number as the call is dialed.
One Touch keys are not the dial pad keys. They are the 4 keys (numbers 1–4)
located underneath the dial pad.
Numbers 5-8 are accessed by holding down shift while you press the
appropriate One Touch key.
1
2
Press Function, 1, 5, 1.
Press the One Touch key where you want to store a number. To store a number
in locations 5–8, press Shift, then press a key.
(One-Touch key 1 is pre-programmed for Brother fax-back system, USA only.
You can override it if you wish.) The screen displays the location you selected.
3
4
5
Enter a number (up to 20 digits) and press Set. If you want to enter a pause in
the dialing sequence (for example, to wait for an “outside line” ), press
Redial/Pause as you’re entering digits. Pressing Redial/Pause enters a 3.5
second pause when the number is dialed, and a dash appears on the screen.
Use the dial pad to enter the name (up to
15 characters) and press Set. You can
use the chart on page 5-2 to help you
NAME:
enter letters—OR—To store the number without a name, press Set.
Press
or
to select the type of number and press Set.
FAX
TEL
a fax only number
a telephone (voice) number
FAX/TEL both a fax and telephone (voice) number
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6
Return to Step 2 to store another One Touch number—OR—Press Stop to exit.
When you dial an AUTO DIAL number, the screen displays the name you’ve
stored, or, if you haven’t stored a name, the number you’ve stored.
If you need to store a pause longer than 3.5 seconds, press Redial/Pause two
Note
or more times.
Storing Speed Dial Numbers
You can store Speed Dial numbers, so when you dial you only have to press four
keys. The MFC has 100 Speed Dial locations.
1
2
Press Function, 1, 5, 2.
SPEED-DIAL? #
Use the dial pad to enter a two-digit
location (00-99) and press Set.
#05:
ENTER & SET
3
4
Enter the number (up to 20 digits) and
press Set.
Use the dial pad to enter the name (up to
15 characters) and press Set. You can
use the chart on page 5-2 to help you
NAME:
enter letters—OR—Press Set and go to Step 6 to store the number without a
name.
5
6
The screen prompts you to select the type of number this is. Press
select the type of number and press Set.
or
to
FAX
TEL
A fax number
A telephone (voice) number
FAX/TEL Both a fax and telephone number
Return to Step 2 to store another Speed Dial number—OR—Press Stop to exit.
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Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers
If you try to store a One Touch or Speed Dial number in a location where a
number is already stored, the screen displays the current name stored there, then
prompts you to either
1. CHANGE—OR—2. EXIT.
1
2
Press 1 to change the number stored, or press 2 to exit without making a change.
Enter a new number and press Set.
• If you want to erase the whole number, press Stop when the cursor is to
the left of the digits. The letters above and to the right of the cursor will be
deleted.
• If you want to change a digit, use
or
to position the cursor under
the digit you want to change, then type over it.
3
Follow the directions beginning at Step 4 in Storing One Touch Numbers and
Storing Speed Dial Numbers.
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Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting
Groups allow you to send the same fax message to many fax numbers by
pressing only one One Touch Group key (and Start). First, you’ll need to store
each fax number as a One Touch or Speed Dial number. Then, you can combine
them into a Group. Each Group uses up a One Touch key. Finally, you can have
up to six small Groups, or you can assign up to 107 numbers to one large Group.
1
2
Press Function, 1, 5, 3.
SELECT ONE-TOUCH
Select a One Touch key where you wish
to store the Group number. (For example,
press One Touch key 2.)
SETUP GROUP:GO
ENTER & SET
3
4
Use the dial pad to enter the Group number and press Set.
(For example, press 1 for Group 1).
To include One Touch or Speed Dial
numbers in the Group, enter them as if
you were dialing. For example, for One
G01:*O5#O9
Touch number 5, press One Touch key 5. For Speed Dial location 09, press the
Search/Speed Dial button, then press 0, 9 on the dial pad. The LCD shows
51, #09.
5
6
Press Set. to accept the numbers for this
group.
NAME:
ENTER & SET
Use the dial pad and the chart on page
(For example, NEW CLIENTS).
7
Press Stop to exit.
Printing Reports.)
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Dialing Options
You can use your MFC to make voice telephone calls, by dialing manually, or
by using Search, One Touch or Speed Dial memory. When you dial an auto dial
number, the screen displays the name you’ve stored, or, if you haven’t stored a
name, the fax number you’ve stored.
One Touch Dialing
1
2
Pick up the handset.
When you hear a dial tone, press the One Touch key of the location you will
3
To hang up, replace the handset.
If you try to use a One Touch location with no number stored in it, you will hear
a warning sound, and the LCD will display NOT REGISTERED for 2 seconds.
If you are sending a fax, press Start after pressing the One Touch key. If you
picked up the handset, press Start when the receiving fax machine answers
with fax tones.
Note
Speed Dialing
1
2
Pick up the handset.
When you hear a dial tone, press Search/Speed Dial, press #, then press the
3
To hang up, replace the handset.
If you are sending a fax, press Start after entering the Speed Dial number. If
you picked up the handset, press Start when the receiving fax machine
answers with fax tones.
Note
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Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers
Sometimes you may want to choose from among several long distance carriers
when you make a call. Rates may vary depending upon the time and destination.
To take advantage of low rates, you can store the access codes or long-distance
carriers as One Touch numbers. You can store these long dialing sequences by
dividing them and setting them up on separate keys in any combination. You can
even include manual dialing using the dial pad. The combined number will be
You can store “555” on One Touch key 3 and “7000” on One Touch key 2. If
you press One Touch 3, 2, and Start, you can dial “555-7000”. To temporarily
change a number, you can substitute part of the number with manual dialing
using the dial pad. For example, to change the number to 555-7001 you could
press One Touch 3 and press 7, 0, 0, 1 using the dialing pad.
If you must wait for another dial tone at any point in the dialing sequence, store
a pause at that point in the number by pressing Redial/Pause. Each key press
adds a 3.5 second delay.
Note
Search
You can search for names you have stored in One Touch and Speed Dial
memories. Names are stored alphabetically. (See Storing One Touch Dial
1
Press Search/Speed Dial, then enter the first letter of the name you’re looking
for.
2
3
4
5
Press
or
to search the memory.
When the screen displays the name you want to call, pick up the handset.
Press Start to begin dialing.
When the call is over, hang up.
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Broadcasting (Not Available for Color Fax)
Broadcasting is automatically sending the same fax message to multiple fax
numbers. Using the Set key, you can include Groups, One Touch locations,
Speed Dial locations and up to 50 manually dialed numbers. If you did not use
up any locations for Groups, access codes or credit card numbers, you can
"broadcast" faxes automatically to up to 158 different locations from the MFC.
However, available memory will vary with all types of jobs in memory and
numbers of locations used for broadcasting. If you broadcast to more than the
maximum locations available, you will not be able to set up transmissions using
dual access and the timer.
Although the easiest way to broadcast is to press Group keys, you can include
One Touch, Speed Dial, and manually dialed numbers in the same broadcast.
You must press Set between each of these locations. Use the Search to help you
This feature is NOT available for faxing images in color.
After the broadcast is completed, a Broadcast Report will be printed
automatically to let you know the results.
■ To stop the broadcasting in progress, press Stop. The LCD display asks if you
want to cancel all locations or only the location that is being sent.
■ Enter the long dialing sequence numbers as you normally would, but keep in
mind that each key counts as one location, so the number of locations you can
call becomes limited.
■ If the line is busy or for some other reasons a connection could not be made
while broadcasting, the MFC will redial the number automatically.
■ If the memory is full, press Stop to abort the job or press Start to send the
portion that is in the memory (if more than one page has been scanned.)
1
Place the original face down in the ADF.
2
Enter a number using One Touch, Speed Dial, Group number or Search.
Example: Group number
3
4
Press Set. You will be prompted to press the next number.
Enter the next number.
Example: Speed Dial
5
6
Press Set.
Enter the fax number.
Example: Manual dialing, using the dial pad.
7
Press Start.
Your MFC will read the original into memory and then start sending faxes to the
numbers you entered.
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Pause
Press Redial/Pause to insert a 3.5 second pause between numbers. If you are
dialing overseas, you can press Redial/Pause as many times as needed to
increase the length of the pause.
Hold
1
2
3
Press Hold to put a call on Hold.
You can replace the handset without disconnecting the call.
Pick up the MFC handset. (Picking up an extension handset will not release the
call from Hold.)
Redial
If the last number you dialed was busy, press Redial/Pause for easy dialing.
Tone/Pulse (For Canada only)
If you have pulse dialing service, but need to send tone signals (for telephone
banking, for example), follow the directions below. If you have touch tone
service, you do not need this feature to send tone signals.
1
2
3
Lift the handset.
Press #. Any digits dialed after this send tone signals.
When you hang up, the MFC returns to pulse dialing service.
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9
Remote Fax Options
9
(Not Available for Color Fax)
Fax Forwarding/Paging
You cannot use Paging and Fax Forwarding at the same time.
You cannot use Paging and Fax Forwarding when Fax Storage is set to OFF.
Programming a Fax Forwarding Number
When Fax Forwarding is set to ON, your MFC stores the received fax in
memory, then dials the fax number you’ve programmed, and forwards the fax
message.
1
2
Press Function, 1, 7, 1.
Press or until the screen displays
FAX FORWARD? and press Set.
FAX FORWARD?
3
The screen prompts you to enter the
number of the fax machine where faxes
will be forwarded. Enter the forwarding
number (up to 20 digits) and press Set.
FWD#:
ENTER & SET
4
Press Stop to exit.
Programming Paging Number
When Paging is selected, your MFC dials the pager number you’ve programmed,
and dials your Personal Identification Number (PIN) when connected, to activate
your pager and let you know you have a fax message in the memory.
1
2
Press Function, 1, 7, 1.
Press
or
until the screen displays
PAGING?
PAGING? and press Set.
3
Enter your pager phone number (up to 20
digits) followed by # # and press Set.
Do not include the area code if it is the
same as that of your MFC.
PAG#:
ENTER & SET
For example, 1 8 0 0 5 5 5 1 2 3 4 # #.
4
If your pager requires a PIN, enter the PIN, press #, press Redial/Pause, enter
your MFC telephone number, press # #, then press Set.
For example, 1 2 3 4 5 # Redial/Pause 1 8 0 0 5 2 1 2 8 4 6 # #
—OR—
If you do not need a PIN, press Redial/Pause, enter the fax number of your
MFC, then press # # and press Set.
For example, Redial/Pause 1 8 0 0 5 2 1 2 8 4 6 # #
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R E M O T E F A X O P T I O N S ( N O T A V A I L A B L E F O R C O L O R F A X )
5
Press Stop to exit.
You cannot change a Paging number or PIN remotely.
Setting Fax Storage
If you set Fax Storage to ON, you will be able to retrieve fax messages from
another location, using Fax Forwarding, Paging, or Remote Retrieval functions.
The screen will indicate when you have a fax stored in memory.
1
2
3
Press Function, 1, 7, 2. The screen
prompts you to choose a fax setting.
FAX STORAGE:OFF?
SELECT & SET
Press
or
to select ON (or OFF)
and press Set.
Press Stop to exit.
If there are faxes in memory when you
turn the Fax Storage OFF, the screens
prompts you to erase any faxes in
memory.
ERASE ALL FAX?
1.YES 2.NO
If you press 1, all fax data is erased and Fax Storage is turned off. If you press
2, data is not erased, and Fax Storage remains on.
Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code
Enter your Remote Access Code when the MFC picks up your call, so you can
access features remotely. The access code is preset to 1 5 9 , but you can
1
2
Press Function, 1, 7, 3.
Enter a three-digit number from 000 to 999 and press Set. The “ ” cannot be
changed. (Do not use the same digits that appear in your Fax Receive Code or
Telephone Answer Code.)
3
Press Stop to exit.
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Remote Retrieval
You can call your MFC from any fax machine using touch tone, then use the
Remote Retrieval Access Code and other button presses to retrieve fax
messages. Cut out the Remote Retrieval Access Card on the last page and keep
it in your wallet as an aid.
Using Remote Retrieval Access Code
1
2
Dial your MFC phone number from a fax machine using touch tone.
When your MFC answers, immediately enter your Remote Retrieval Access
Code (1 5 9 ).
3
The MFC signals the kinds of messages received:
1 long beep — Fax message(s)
No long beeps — No messages
4
The MFC then prompts you with two short beeps to enter a command. If you
wait longer than 30 seconds to enter a command, the MFC hangs up. If you
enter an invalid command, the MFC beeps three times.
5
6
Press 9 0 to reset the MFC when you’re finished.
Hang up.
If your MFC is set to Manual mode, you can access it by waiting about 2
minutes, then entering the Remote Retrieval Access Code within 30 seconds.
Note
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Remote Commands
Follow the commands below to access features remotely. When you call the
MFC and enter your Remote Retrieval Access Code (1 5 9 ), the system will
signal you with two short beeps to enter a remote command.
Remote Commands
Operation Details
95
Changing Fax Forwarding
/Paging setting
1 OFF
If you hear one long beep, the change is accepted. If you hear three
short beeps, you cannot change it because the conditions have not
been met (Example: registering paging number). You can register
your fax forwarding number by using 4. FAX FWD NO. (see page
automatically to FAXFWD:ON mode. Then retrieve a Memory
Fax Forwarding number you registered is correct in the List.
2 Fax Forwarding
3 Paging
4 FAX FWD No.
6 Fax Storage ON
You can turn FAX STORAGE to ON or OFF.
7 Fax Storage OFF
Retrieve a fax
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1 Memory Status List
2 Retrieve all faxes
3 Erase fax from the memory
Enter the number of a remote fax machine to receive the Memory
If you hear one long beep, you can erase fax message(s) from the
memory.
97
98
Check the Receiving Status
1 FAX
You can check whether your MFC has received any faxes . If yes,
you will hear one long beep. If no, you will hear three short beeps.
Change Receive Mode
1 TAD
If you hear one long beep, you can change the Receive Mode.
If you hear three short beeps, you cannot change it.
2 FAX/TEL
3 FAX
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Exit
After a long beep, you can exit remote retrieval.
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Retrieving Memory Status List
You can retrieve the Memory Status List from a remote fax machine to see if
you have any fax messages.
1
2
Dial your fax number.
When you hear the beep, immediately enter your Remote Retrieval Access Code
(1 5 9 ).
3
4
When you hear two short beeps, use the dial pad to press 9 6 1.
Using the dial pad, enter the number of the remote fax machine where you want
the Memory Status List forwarded (up to 20 digits), and then press # #.
You cannot use and # as dial numbers. However, if you want to store a
pause, press #.
Note
5
After you hear your MFC beep, hang up and wait.
Your MFC calls the remote fax machine. The remote fax machine prints the
Memory Status List.
Retrieving Fax Messages
1
2
Dial your fax number.
When you hear the beep, immediately enter your Remote Retrieval Access Code
(1 5 9 ).
3
4
As soon as you hear two short beeps, use the dial pad to press 9 6 2.
Using the dial pad, enter the number of the remote fax machine where you want
your fax messages forwarded (up to 20 digits), and then press # #.
You cannot use and # as dial numbers. However, if you want to store a
pause, press #.
Note
5
After you hear your MFC beep, hang up and wait.
Your MFC calls the remote fax machine. The remote fax machine prints your
fax messages.
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Changing Fax Forwarding Number
You can change the default setting of your fax forwarding number from a
remote fax machine.
1
2
Dial your fax number.
When you hear the beep, immediately enter your Remote Retrieval Access Code
(1 5 9 ).
3
4
When you hear two short beeps, use the dial pad to press 9 5 4.
Enter the new number of the remote fax machine where you want your fax
messages forwarded (up to 20 digits), then press # #.
You cannot use and # as dial numbers. However, if you want to store a
pause, press #.
Note
5
To retrieve the Memory Status List, when you hear two short beeps, use the dial
pad to press 9 6 1.
6
Use the dial pad to enter the number of the remote fax machine (up to 20 digits),
and then press # #.
7
After you hear your MFC beep, hang up and wait.
Your MFC calls the remote fax machine. The remote fax machine prints the
Memory Status List showing the new forwarding number.
8
Check the forwarding number.
If the forwarding number is incorrect, return to Step 1 to reset it.
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10
Printing Reports
10
MFC Settings and Activity
You can print the following lists and reports:
Choose if you would like a Transmission
Verification Report printed after all faxes
you send.
1.XMIT REPORT
2.ACT.REPORT
3.AUTO DIAL
Activity Report lists information about the
last 50 incoming and outgoing faxes. TX
means Transmit; RX means Receive.
Lists names and numbers stored in One
Touch and Speed Dial memory, in
numerical order.
AUTO DIAL LIST (above), alphabetically.
Help list for quick reference.
4.TEL.INDEX
5.HELP
Lists settings for INITIAL SETUP, SETUP
RECEIVE, SETUP SEND, PRINT
REPORTS, and TEL SERVICE. The
settings for REMOTE FAX OPT are
included.
6.USER SETTINGS
Lists summary information and amount of
occupied memory.
7.MEMORY STATUS
8.ORDER FORM
Prints an accessories order form for the
ordering accessories directly from Brother.
To Print a Report
1
2
Enter the number of the report you want to print. For example, press 4 to print
the Telephone Index List.
For the Activity Report, also press
or
to select PRINT REPORT?
Note
and press Set.
3
4
Press Start.
Press Stop to exit.
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Transmission Verification (Xmit) Report
You can use the Xmit Report as proof that you sent a fax. This report lists the
name or fax number of the receiving party, the time and date of transmission,
and if the transmission was successful.
When the feature is OFF, the report is printed only if there’s an error during
Note
transmission. If the report indicates NG, send the fax again.
When the feature is ON, the report is printed with every fax you send.
If you typically send multiple faxes to the same destinations, you may need a
reminder to identify each fax transmission. You can select OFF+IMAGE or
ON+IMAGE to print a portion of the first page of the fax message on the report.
1
2
Press Function, 1, 6, 1.
Press
or
to select OFF, OFF+IMAGE, ON or ON+IMAGE and press
Set.
3
Press Stop to exit.
Activity Report Interval
You can set the MFC to print activity reports at a specific interval (6, 12, 24
hours, 2, 4 or 7 days). If you set the interval to OFF, you can print the report by
following the steps in the previous section.
1
2
Press Function, 1, 6, 2.
Press
or
to display:
INTERVAL?
INTERVAL? and press Set.
3
Press or to choose your setting and press Set.
(If you choose 7 days, the screen prompts you to choose the day at which to
begin the 7-day countdown.)
4
5
Enter the time to begin printing in 24-hour format and press Set.
(For example, enter 19:45 for 7:45 PM).
Press Stop to exit.
P R I N T I N G R E P O R T S
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11
Making Copies
11
Basic Copy Operations
Your Multi-Function Center allows you to make
high-quality photocopies and transparencies.
Copies can be in black and white, one color, or
full color. Always make sure you have paper in
the cassette before making copies. Do not pull
on the paper while copying is in progress.
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Making One Copy
1
2
3
Place the original face down in the ADF.
Press Mono Copy or Color Copy.
Press Mono Copy or Color Copy
again. (Make sure it’s the same key you
pressed in Step 2.)
COPYING
P.01
To stop the copy process and release the original, press Stop.
Making Multiple Copies
You can make multiple copies in black and white or one color using your MFC.
1
2
3
Place the original face down in the ADF.
Press Mono Copy or Color Copy.
Using the dial pad, enter the number of copies you want.
For example, press 3, 8 for 38 copies.
4
Press Mono Copy or Color Copy.
You must press the same button you pressed in Step 2.
Note
After you press Mono Copy or Color Copy, you can use the Enlarge/Reduce,
Quality and Options keys to try different combinations of settings for best results.
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Memory Full Message
If the memory becomes full while you
are making copies, the screen displays a
message:
MEMORY FULL P.01
COPY TO COPY
STOP TO ABORT
If the MEMORY FULL message
appears while you are scanning the first page of your original, press Stop to
cancel. You will need to clear some faxes from memory before you can
continue. If you were scanning subsequent page(s), press Mono Copy or
Color Copy to print the scanned pages—OR—Press Stop to cancel.
To gain extra memory, you can turn off Fax Storage (see page 9-2).
Note
Temporary Copy Settings
You can improve your copies by using the Copy
keys: Enlarge/Reduce, Quality and
Options. These setting are temporary, and the
MFC returns to its default settings when you
finish copying. You can try different
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combinations of settings for best results.
After you press Mono Copy or Color Copy you can use Enlarge/Reduce,
Quality and Options to try different combinations of settings for best results.
Using Enlarge/Reduce Key
1
2
3
Place the original face down in the ADF.
Press Enlarge/Reduce.
ELG/RDC:100%
THEN COPY OR SET
Press
or
to choose an
enlargement or reduction ratio
and press Set.
You can reduce to 93%, 87%, 75%, 50% or 25% of the original size
—OR—
You can enlarge to 120%, 125%, 150%, 200% or 400%
—OR—
For more choices select ZOOM and press Set. Use the dial pad to enter any
percentage between 25% and 400%. For example, press 5, 3 to enter 53%.
4
5
Press Mono Copy or Color Copy.
Using the dial pad, enter the number of copies and press Set.
—OR—
To accept the default (01), press Set.
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When selecting a reduction ratio, you need to know the size of the paper you
registered in Function 1-2-6.
If you want to make a copy the same size as the original document size, you
should choose a reduction of 93%. (For example, if you want to copy from
letter to letter, you should choose a reduction of 93%.)
Note
Selecting the Ratios of Fixed Reduction:
Original Document
the size of…
Paper
size is…
Recommended
reduction ratio is…
LETTER DOCUMENT LETTER
LEGAL
93%
100%
87%
75%
93%
A4 DOCUMENT
LETTER
LEGAL DOCUMENT LETTER
LEGAL
Using the Quality Key
The Quality key changes the settings for copy quality (NORMAL, HIGH,
PHOTO, or DRAFT).
DRAFT:
Fast copy speed and lowest ink consumption. Use DRAFT
to save time (documents to be proof-read, large documents,
or many copies).
NORMAL:
HIGH:
Recommended mode for ordinary printouts. Good copy
quality with adequate copy speed.
Better copy quality than normal and faster copy speed than
PHOTO.
PHOTO:
Use this mode to copy precise images such as photographs.
PHOTO uses the highest resolution and slowest speed.
1
2
Place the original face down in the ADF.
Press Quality.
QUALITY:NORMAL
THEN COPY OR SET
3
Press
or
to select the copy
QUALITY:NORMAL
QUALITY:HIGH
QUALITY:PHOTO
QUALITY:DRAFT
quality resolution and press Set.
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Using the Options Key
The Options key changes the settings for paper type, brightness and special
copy options for the next fax only. These options will be displayed in the order
of the chart below.
Press Options:
COPY:PAPER TYPE
PAPER:PLAIN
PAPER:INK JET
PAPER:GLOSSY
PAPER:PHOTO
PAPER:TRNSPRNCY
INK JET:BROTHER
INK JET:OTHER
–
+
COPY:BRIGHTNESS
COPY:OPTIONS
OPTIONS:STACK
OPTIONS:SORT
OPTIONS:2 IN 1
OPTIONS:4 IN 1
is default
1
2
3
Place the original face down in the ADF.
Press Options.
Press
or
to select COPY:PAPER TYPE, COPY:BRIGHTNESS, or
COPY:OPTIONS, and press Set.
If you selected the COPY:PAPER TYPE:
If you use premium paper, the copy quality will be improved. For best results, we
recommend using Brother special paper.
4
Press
or
to select the type of paper you are using (PLAIN, INKJET,
GLOSSY, PHOTO or TRANSPRNCY), and press Set.
Brother coated paper is ink jet paper.
If you are using non-Brother ink jet paper or Brother coated paper, select
Note
INK JET.
If you selected INK JET:
5
Press
or
to select BROTHER (BP72CL) or OTHER (non-Brother ink
jet) paper type, and press Set.
To select COPY:BRIGHTNESS:
6
Repeat Step 3.
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7
Press
press Set.
to make a lighter copy—OR—press
to make a darker copy, and
To select special COPY:OPTIONS:
8
9
Repeat Step 3.
Press
or
to select STACK, SORT, 2 IN 1 or 4 IN 1, and press Set.
2in1
4in1
SORT, 2in1 or 4in1 prints in black and white only.
10 Press Mono Copy or Color Copy.
11 Using the dial pad, enter the number of copies you want.
For example, press 3, 8 for 38 copies.
12 Press Mono Copy or Color Copy.
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M A K I N G C O P I E S
Changing Default Copy Settings
Press Function, 3 to change default settings for Copy mode. These settings
will remain until you change them again by pressing Function. Adjust the
colors using the Color Adjustment, Brightness, and Contrast settings.
By pressing a number, you can adjust copy settings as shown in the following
chart. Press
or
to scroll through the options for each setting. Press Set
to save your selection. Press Stop to exit—OR—Press
to select the next
setting you want to change.
Press Function, and 3.
1.PAPER TYPE
PAPER:PLAIN
INK JET:BROTHER
INK JET:OTHER
PAPER:INK JET
PAPER:GLOSSY
PAPER:PHOTO
PAPER:TRNSPRNCY
QUALITY:HIGH
2.QUALITY
QUALITY:NORMAL
QUALITY:DRAFT
QUALITY:PHOTO
COLOR:RED
R: –
+
+
+
3.COLOR ADJUST
COLOR:GREEN
COLOR:BLUE
G: –
B: –
–
+
4.CONTRAST
5.ONE COLOR
COLOR:OFF
COLOR:CYAN
COLOR:MAGENTA
COLOR:YELLOW
is default
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Paper Type
1
2
Press Function, 3, 1.
1.PAPER TYPE
PAPER:PLAIN
Press
or
to select the type of
paper setting and press Set.
PAPER:INK JET
PAPER:GLOSSY
PAPER:PHOTO
• If you use Brother coated paper, select
INK JET, then select BROTHER.
• If you use non-Brother ink jet paper,
select INK JET, then select OTHER.
PAPER:TRNSPRNCY
3
When the screen displays the type of
INK JET paper, press Set. If you did
not select INK JET, go to Step 4.
4
Press Stop to exit.
The MFC ejects paper with printed surfaces face up onto the paper tray in the
front of the MFC. When you use transparencies, remove each sheet
immediately, to prevent a paper jam or curled sheets.
Note
Copy Quality
1
2
Press Function, 3, 2.
2.QUALITY
Press or to select the copy
quality and press Set.
Press Stop to exit.
QUALITY:NORMAL
QUALITY:HIGH
QUALITY:PHOTO
QUALITY:DRAFT
3
Color Adjustment
1
2
Press Function, 3, 3.
Press
or
to select RED,
3.COLOR ADJUST
GREEN, or BLUE and press Set.
3
4
Press or to adjust the degree of
color and press Set.
Light
Dark
R:–
+
Return to Step 2 to select the next color
—OR—Press Stop to exit.
G:–
B:–
+
+
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Copy Contrast
You can change the contrast to help an image look sharper and more vivid.
1
2
Press Function, 3, 4.
Press
to decrease contrast—OR—Press
to increase contrast
and press Set.
3
Press Stop to exit.
Single Color (One Color)
For black and white originals, you can select a single color, (instead of black) as
the default to be used when you press Mono Copy. OFF is the setting for
Black.
1
2
Press Function, 3, 5.
5.ONE COLOR
Press or to select a copy color
and press Set.
Press Stop to exit.
COLOR:OFF
COLOR:CYAN
3
COLOR:MAGENTA
COLOR:YELLOW
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Legal Limitations
Color reproductions of certain documents are illegal and may result in either
criminal or civil liability. This memorandum is intended to be a guide rather
than a complete listing of every possible prohibition. In case of doubt, we
suggest that you check with counsel as to any particular questionable
documents.
The following documents issued by the United States/Canadian Government or
any of its Agencies may not be copied:
• Paper money
• Bonds or other certificates of indebtedness
• Certificates of Deposit
• Internal Revenue Stamps (canceled or uncanceled)
• Selective Service or draft papers
• Passports
• United States/Canadian Postage Stamps (canceled or uncanceled)
• Food Stamps
• Immigration Papers
• Checks or drafts drawn by Governmental agencies
• Identifying badges or insignias
Copyrighted works cannot be copied; however, sections of a copyrighted work
can be copied for “fair use.” Multiple copies would indicate improper use.
Works of art should be considered the equivalent of copyrighted works.
Licenses and Certificates of Title to motor vehicles may not be copied under
certain state/provincial laws.
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12
Walk-Up Video Printing
12
Getting Started
Walk-Up Video Printing lets you use your MFC, connected to your camcorder,
digital camera, video game, or VCR, to view a video on the attached equipment.
The video signal and the output you create are NTSC (National Television
System Committee). This is not compatible with any other standard.
With no documents in the feeder, plug the cable from your video camera’s
Video Out jack into the MFC’s RCA pin jack. Play the video.
Some camcorders, digital cameras, video games or VCRs do not correctly
conform with NTSC standards. Then you would not be able to capture video
signals.
Auto Switch
Whenever you connect video equipment to
the MFC and turn the video signal on, the
MFC’s Copy keys automatically switch to
video printing mode.
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The LCD will display:
VIDEO:PRESS COPY
CAPTURE READY
As soon as you turn off the video equipment or disconnect it, the Copy Keys
return to normal copy mode.
You cannot access video printing mode if you have too much in memory.
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Color Video Printing
originals
With no in the ADF, plug the cable from your video camera’s Video
Out jack into the MFC’s RCA pin jack.
1
2
Play the video. When the MFC begins
receiving the video signals, the MFC
screen displays:
VIDEO:PRESS COPY
CAPTURE READY
3
Press Color Copy when you see the picture you want to capture and print. The
MFC begins printing, and beeps when printing is complete.
If the MFC is not receiving video signals, Color Copy will not work.
However, if there is an original in the ADF, the MFC will print a color copy of
the original.
Black & White Video Printing
For Black and white video printing, follow the steps for Color Video Printing,
using Mono Copy instead of Color Copy.
Temporary Video Print Setting
You can quickly improve the copy quality of video printouts by using the
Quality key and Options key. These settings are temporary, and the MFC
returnd to its default settings when you finish printing. You might want to try
different combinations of settings to see which best suits you needs.
Using the Quality Key
Your MFC allows you to customize the quality of your video copies by letting
you select the video print quality. You might want to try different combinations
of settings to see which best suits your needs. The settings are temporary.
1
2
3
Make sure the ADF is empty. Plug the cable from your video camera’s Out jack
into the MFC’s RCA pin jack.
Press Quality. The screen displays the
current setting, for example:
QUALITY:NORMAL
Press
or
to select
QUALITY:NORMAL or QUALITY:HIGH as the copy quality.
If there is too much in memory, the print quality will change.
4
When the screen displays your selection,
press Set. The screen displays:
PRESS COPY KEY
5
Using the dial pad, enter the number of copies you want (up to 99). For example,
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press 3, 8 for 38 copies.
6
Press Mono Copy or Color Copy.
The LCD shows:
PRINTING
Using the Options Key
The Options key changes the settings for paper type, video type, print size,
quality and brightness for the next video printing only. These options will be
displayed in the order of the chart below.
Press Options.
VIDEO:PAPER TYPE
PAPER:PLAIN
PAPER:INK JET
PAPER:GLOSSY
PAPER:PHOTO
PAPER:TRNSPRNCY
INK JET:BROTHER
INK JET:OTHER
VIDEO:VIDEO TYPE
VIDEO:PRINT SIZE
VIDEO:MOVING
VIDEO:STILL
SIZE:4"X3"
SIZE:4"X3"X6
SIZE:5.75"X4.25"
–
+
VIDEO:BRIGHTNESS
is default
1
Make sure the ADF is empty. Plug the cable from your video camera’s Out jack
into the MFC’s RCA pin jack.
2
3
Press Options.
Press
or
to select VIDEO:PAPER TYPE, VIDEO:VIDEO TYPE,
VIDEO:PRINT SIZE, or VIDEO:BRIGHTNESS and press Set.
If you selected the VIDEO:PAPER TYPE:
If you use premium paper, the copy quality will be improved. For best results,
we recommend using Brother special paper.
4
Press
or
to select paper type you are using (PLAIN, INK, JET,
GLOSSY, PHOTO or TRANSPRNCY), and press Set.
Brother coated paper is ink jet paper.
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If you are using non-Brother ink jet paper or Brother coated paper, select
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INK JET.
If you selected INK JET:
5
Press
or
to select BROTHER (BP72CL) or OTHER (non-Brother ink
jet) paper type, and press Set.
To select VIDEO:VIDEO TYPE:
6
7
Repeat Steps 3.
Press
or
to select MOVING or STILL, and press Set.
To select VIDEO:PRINT SIZE:
8
9
Repeat Steps 3.
Press
or
to select 5.75"X4.25", 4"X3" or 4"X3"X6, and press Set.
To select VIDEO:BRIGHTNESS:
10 Repeat Steps 3.
11 Press to make a lighter copy—OR—press
press Set.
12 Press Mono Copy or Color Copy.
to make a darker copy, and
13 Using the dial pad, enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).
For example, press 3,8 for 38 copies.
14 Press Mono Copy or Color Copy.
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Changing Default Settings
Press Function and 4 to change default settings for video printing.
By pressing Function, 4 and a number, you can adjust video printing settings
as shown in the following chart. Press
or
to move through the selection
for each setting. Press Set to save your selection.
Press Function and 4:
1.PAPER TYPE
PAPER:PLAIN
PAPER:INK JET
PAPER:GLOSSY
PAPER:PHOTO
PAPER:TRNSPRNCY
INK JET:BROTHER
INK JET:OTHER
QUALITY:NORMAL
QUALITY:HIGH
2.QUALITY
VIDEO:MOVING
VIDEO:STILL
3.VIDEO TYPE
4.PRINT SIZE
SIZE:5.75"X4.25"
SIZE:4"X3"
SIZE:4"X3"X6
COLOR:RED
R: –
+
+
+
5.COLOR ADJUST
6.CONTRAST
COLOR:GREEN
COLOR:BLUE
G: –
B: –
–
+
is default
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Paper Type
1
2
Press Function, 4, 1.
1.PAPER TYPE
PAPER:PLAIN
Press
or
to select the paper type
and press Set.
PAPER:INK JET
PAPER:GLOSSY
PAPER:PHOTO
• If you are using Brother coated paper ,
select INK JET, then select
BROTHER (in Step 4).
• If you are using non-Brother ink jet
paper, select OTHER (in Step 4).
PAPER:TRNSPRNCY
3
4
When the screen displays the type of
INK JET paper press Set. If you did not select INK JET, go to Step 4.
Press Stop to exit.
Video Printing Quality
1
2
Press Function, 4, 2.
2.QUALITY
Press or to select the quality and
press Set.
QUALITY:NORMAL
QUALITY:HIGH
3
Press Stop to exit.
Video Type
Before you turn on the video signal, you must set the MFC to receive either a
moving or a still image. You can watch the video play on the video camera and
press Mono Copy or Color Copy when you see the frame you want to print.
1
2
Press Function, 4, 3.
3.VIDEO TYPE
Press or to select the video type
and press Set.
Press Stop to exit.
VIDEO:MOVING
VIDEO:STILL
3
If you don’t have enough memory to process the selected video image, the print
quality may be poor even for a still frame.
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Print Size
1
2
Press Function, 4, 4.
4.PRINT SIZE
Press
or
to select print size
SIZE:4"X3"
and press Set.
SIZE:5.75"X4.25"
SIZE:4"X3"X6
3
Press Stop to exit.
Printed Position
① 5.75" x 4.25"
➁ 4" x 3"
➂4" x 3" x 6
3"
4.25"
4"
5.75"
3"
4"
Video Printing Color Adjustment
1
2
Press Function, 4, 5.
5.COLOR ADJUST
Press or to select RED, GREEN,
or BLUE and press Set.
Press or to adjust the degree of
Light
Dark
R:–
+
+
+
3
4
G:–
B:–
color and press Set.
Return to Step 2 to select the next color
—OR—Press Stop to exit.
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Video Printing Contrast
You can change the Contrast to help an image look sharper and more vivid.
1
2
Press Function, 4, 6.
6.CONTRAST
Press
to decrease contrast.
—OR—
Press
to increase contrast.
3
4
Press Set.
–
+
Press Stop to exit.
Video Capture to PC
For complete instructions on using your MFC and computer for video frame
Link® Pro On-Line Documentation (on CD-ROM).
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13
Walk-Up PhotoCapture
™
13
Center
(For MFC 7400C only)
General Description
Your Brother MFC includes two media drives for use with popular digital
camera media: Compact Flash™ and SmartMedia™. The PhotoCapture Center™
feature of your MFC enables you to print digital photos from your digital camera
at high resolution for photo quality printing.You can also print color video
frames from VCR, camcorder or digital camera using standard NTSC video port
connection.
This unique feature of your Brother MFC allows you to capture video frames to
be stored on your PC, as well as to print, fax, save or integrate images into other
files quickly and easily.
Getting Started
1
Insert the media card into the media drive (PhotoCapture Center™).
Please note that there are two slots on your MFC, one is for a
Compact Flash™ card, and the other is for a SmartMedia™ card.
Please note to use the media cards for 3.3 voltage only.
Note
The top slot is for a Compact Flash™ Card, the bottom is for a SmartMedia™
Card. Insert the card by positioning the top of the card pointing to the left.
Firmly insert the card into the appropriate slot.
For Compact Flash™ Card
For SmartMedia™ Card
Media Card Indicator Lights:
■ LED light is on when the media card is inserted properly.
■ If LED is not on, the media card is not properly inserted.
■ If LED is blinking, the media card is being read or written.
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Do NOT remove the SmartMedia™ or CompactFlash™ card from the
PhotoCapture Center™ while the MFC is reading the card (LED is flashing), you
loose your data or damage the card.
WARNING
Do not remove the media card while the LED is blinking; it will damage the data
stored on the card.
If both media cards are inserted at the same time, the PhotoCapture Center™
will only read the card that was installed first.
To have access to the other card, you must first remove both cards, then insert
Note
only the media card.
User settings are kept until the media card is removed.
DPOF Printing
DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. Major Digital Camera
manufactures (Cannon Inc, Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co.,
Ltd. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) created this standard to make
it easier to print images from a digital camera.
If your digital camera supports DPOF printing, you will be able to select on the
Digital Camera display the images and number of copies you wish to print.
When the memory card (CompactFlash™ or SmartMedia™) with DPOF
information is inserted into your Brother MFC, the images you selected will be
printed automatically.
1
2
Insert your media card into the appropriate slot.
Press Color Copy. If there is a DPOF file on the card, the LCD will display
DPOF PRINTING.
That’s all you need to know to use this feature.
Printing Thumbnails
The LCD shows:
S MEDIA ACTIVE
PRESS COLOR COPY
1
2
Press Color Copy to to select whether
you want to print a thumbnail page or
the images from your media card.
1.INDEX 2.IMAGE
Press 1 to print thumbnails.
The PhotoCapture Center™ assigns numbers for the images (i.e. 001, 002, 003,
etc...). It does not recognize any other numbers or file names that your digital
camera or video camera or PC have used to identify the pictures.
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Printing Images
The LCD shows:
S MEDIA ACTIVE
PRESS COROR COPY
1
Press Color Copy to select whether you
want to print a thumbnail page, or the
images from your media card.
1.INDEX 2.IMAGE
2
3
Press 2 to select individual images.
IMG:
Enter the image number. You can select
more than one image at the same time:
ENTER&PRESS SET
Press for comma, (1 3 6 - meaning image 1, 3 and 6),
Press # to print in sequence (1#5 - meaning images 1 through 5).
You can press Quality to adjust the quality of your output.
QUALITY:NORMAL
THEN COPY OR SET
Press
quality:
or
to select the copy
QUALITY:NORMAL
QUALITY:HIGH
QUALITY:PHOTO
4
Press Color Copy to print the image:
—OR—
No.OF COPIES:01
ENTER & COPY KEY
Press Options to change the settings
for paper type, print size and color
enhancement:
PAPER TYPE
SELECT;<- -> & SET
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Using the Option Key
The Options key changes the settings for paper type, print size and color
enhancement for the next fax only. These options will be displayed in the order
of the chart below.
Press Options.
PAPER TYPE
PAPER:PLAIN
PAPER:INK JET
PAPER:GLOSSY
PAPER:PHOTO
PAPER:TRNSPRNCY
INK JET:BROTHER
INK JET:OTHER
PRINT SIZE
SIZE:5.75"X4.25"
SIZE:4"X3"
SIZE:4"X3"X6
SIZE:8"X6"
COLOR ENHANCE
TRUE2LIFE:OFF
TRUE2LIFE:ON
is default
1
2
Press Options.
Press
or
to select PAPER TYPE, PRINT SIZE or COLOR
ENHANCE, and press Set.
If you selected the PAPER TYPE:
If you use premium paper, the copy quality will be improved. For best results, we
recommended using Brother specials paper.
3
Press
or
to select the type of paper you are using (PLAIN, INK JET,
GLOSSY, PHOTO or TRANSPRNCY), and press Set.
Brother coated paper is ink jet paper.
If you are using non-Brother ink jet paper or Brother coated paper select
Note
INK JET.
If you selected INK JET:
4
Press Press
or
to select BROTHER (BP72CL) or OTHER
(non-Brother ink jet) paper type, and press Set.
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To select PRINT SIZE:
5
6
Repeat Step 3.
Press
or
to select 5.75"x 4.25", 4"x3", 4"x3"x 6" or 8"x 6" and press
Set.
To select COLOR ENHANCE:
7
8
Repeat Steps 3.
Press
or
to select TRUE 2 LIFE:ON or TRUE 2 LIFE:OFF, and press
Set.
The MFC allows you to customize the color enhance is set by using Function
9
Press Color Copy to return to the
screen:
NO.OF COPIES:01
Select the number of copies you wish to make and press Color Copy.
■ The PhotoCapture Center™ only prints in color, no Black & White printing is
available when using this feature.
Note
■ Enlargement or reduction is not available while using the PhotoCapture Center™.
■ User settings are kept until media card is inserted. The PhotoCapture Center™
automatically goes back into its default setting after the media card is removed.
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Changing Default Settings
By pressing Function, 5 and a number, you can adjust the PhotoCapture
Center™ settings as shown in the following chart. Press the arrow ( or
keys to move through the options for each setting. Press Set to save your
selection.
)
Press Function, 5:
1.PAPER TYPE
PAPER:PLAIN
PAPER:INK JET
PAPER:GLOSSY
PAPER:TRNSPRNCY
PAPER:PHOTO
INK JET:BROTHER
INK JET:OTHER
QUALITY:NORMAL
QUALITY:HIGH
2.QUALITY
QUALITY:PHOTO
–
–
+
+
3.BRIGHTNESS
4.CONTRAST
COLOR:RED
5.COLOR ADJUST
COLOR:GREEN
COLOR:BLUE
WHITE BALANCE
SHARPNESS
6.TRUE2LIFE
COLOR DENSITY
is default.
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Paper Type
1
2
Press Function, 5, 1.
1.PAPER TYPE
PAPER:PLAIN
The screen displays:
Press
or
to select a paper type,
PAPER:INK JET
PAPER:GLOSSY
PAPER:PHOTO
and press Set.
• If you are using Brother coated paper,
select INKJET, then select
BROTHER (in Step 4).
PAPER:TRNSPRNCY
• If you are using non-Brother ink jet
paper, select OTHER.
3
4
When the screen displays the type of INK JET paper, press Set. If you did not
select INK JET go to Step 4.
Press Stop to exit.
Setting PhotoCapture Center™ Quality
1
2
3
Press Function, 5, 2. The screen
displays 2. QUALITY.
2.QUALITY
Press
or
to select a quality, and
QUALITY:HIGH
QUALITY:PHOTO
QUALITY:NORMAL
press Set.
Press Stop to exit.
Photo Brightness
You can adjust the brightness setting before making a copy.
1
2
Press Function, 5, 3.
Press
Press
to make a darker copy and press Set—OR—
to make a lighter copy and press Set.
3
Press Stop to exit.
Photo Contrast
You can choose the contrast setting for a copy. Greater contrast can help an
image look sharper and move vivid. This feature is available only for color
copying.
1
2
Press Function, 5, 4.
Press
Press
to decrease contrast and press Set—OR—
to increase contrast and press Set.
3
Press Stop to exit.
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Color Adjustment
1
2
Press Function, 5, 5.
Press
or
to select RED,
Light
Dark
GREEN or BLUE and press Set.
R:–
+
3
4
Press or to adjust the degree of
color and press Set.
G:–
B:–
+
+
Return to Step 2 to select the next
color—OR—Press Stop to exit.
Color Enhancement
1
2
Press Function, 5, 6.
Press
To skip White Balance, press
Press or to adjust the degree of White Balance and press Set.
or
to select WHITE BALANCE and press Set.
to select SHARPNESS or COLOR DESITY.
3
4
Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to adjust the degree of Sharpness and Color Density
—OR—Press Stop to exit.
■ White Balance
This adjusts the hue of the white sections of an image. Lighting, camera settings
and other influences will effect the appearance of white. The white parts of a
picture may appear to be slightly pink, yellow or some other color. By using
this adjustment you can correct this effect and bring the white sections back to
pure white.
■ Sharpness
This setting enhances the detail of an image. This is similar to adjusting the fine
focus on a camera. If the focus is off a small amount you can not clearly, see
the fine details of an image.
■ Color Density
This adjusts the total amount of color in the image. You can increase or decrease
the amount of color in an image to improve a picture which may appears washed
out or weak.
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14
Setting Up the MFC and PC
14
to Work Together
Using the Brother Machine with Your PC
Multi-Function Link® Pro software (MFL Pro) turns your Brother machine into
a multi-function center, by enabling you to use your fax machine as a printer and
a scanner and to use it from Windows® applications in your computer.
The MFC 7300C is a 5 in1 multi-function center and the MFC 7400C is a 6in1
multi-function center. Only the MFC 7400C has PC Fax, which is faxing from
Windows® on your PC. Install the Multi-Function Link® Pro and other Brother
software from the bundled CD-ROM.
If you have previously installed Brother Multi-Function Link® Pro software for
another machine, uninstall it first.
Before you install the Multi-Function Link® Pro, you must read
the README.WRI file in the root directory of the CD-ROM
for important last-minute installation information and
troubleshooting tips.
Before You Install Multi-Function Link® Pro
If you have a USB cable (For Windows® 98, 98SE, Windows® 2000 Professional and
Windows® ME users only), see Using a USB Cable to Connect the MFC to the PC,
If you have a bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable, see Using a
bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant to Connect the MFC to the PC, page 14-2.
Caution
It is important that you hook up your MFC to your computer before you install
the software.
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Computer Requirements
The following are the minimum computer requirements you need to set up and
operate the MFC drivers.
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
Windows®
Speed
HD
CD-ROM
Operating
System
RAM
(or Higher)
Space Speed
95, 98, 98SE Pentium 75MHz
24MB (32MB rec.)
32MB (64MB rec.)
50MB
50MB
2X
2X
NT 4.0
Pentium 75MHz
Workstation
2000
Professional
Pentium 133MHz 64MB (128MB rec.) 50MB
Pentium 150MHz 32MB (64MB rec.) 50MB
2X
2X
ME
Use only a shielded parallel interface cable that is IEEE-1284 compliant and/or
a USB cable that is no longer than 6 feet long (1.8 meters).
Using a bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant
parallel cable to Connect the MFC to the PC
(Using Windows® 95, 98, 98SE, ME,
Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 and
Windows® 2000 Professional)
IMPORTANT
To install the software using Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 or
Windows® 2000 Professional, you must be logged on as the Administrator.
Before you can connect the MFC to your computer, you must purchase a
Note
bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable that is no longer than 6 feet
(1.8 meters).
If you are using USB cable, see Using a USB cable to Connect the MFC to the
Note
Notice to PC User
A small filter core and cable tie are enclosed in the vinyl bag with your MFC.
PLEASE SAVE THESE PARTS. You will need them in the future if you
connect the MFC with a Personal Computer. And for optimal performance, use
a bi-directional parallel cable with the enclosed Filter core and Cable tie.
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S E T T I N G U P T H E M F C A N D P C T O W O R K T O G E T H E R
When you use a Personal Computer with your MFC, please attach the enclosed
Filter core to a Bi-directional parallel cable.
How to Attach the Filter Core to a BI-directional
Parallel Cable:
1
Attach the Cable Tie 2 inches or less from the Parallel Interface connector.
Cable Tie
Bi-directional
parallel cable
Cable Tie
Bi-directional
parallel cable
to MFC
Parallel Interface
Connector
2
Attach the Filter Core, pressing until you hear a click, between the Parallel
Interface connector and the Cable Tie.
Filter Core
Cable Tie
Filter Core
to MFC
Bi-directional
parallel cable
3
4
5
Unplug the MFC power cord from the electrical outlet before connecting the
parallel interface cable.
Make sure the computer is turned off and unplugged from the electrical power
before you connect the interface cable.
Connect the parallel interface cable to the parallel interface port of the MFC and
secure the wire clips.
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6
Connect the interface
cable to the printer
port of the computer
and secure it with the
two screws.
For the location of
your computer’s
parallel printer port,
see the User’s Guide
for your computer.
7
Beforeplugginginyour
computer and turning it
on, plug in the electrical
cord of the Brother
machine, then turn on
your PC.
Please follow the instructions for the operating system you are using.
Note
Using Windows® 95, 98, 98SE and ME
If you are using Windows® 2000 Professional, go to page 14-8.
Note
For Windows® 98, 98SE user:
8
When the Add New
Hardware Wizard
screen appears, click
Next.
Each operating system has different dialog box. Some text may be different
depending on which operating system you are using.
Note
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For Windows® 95 user:
Select “Driver from disk
provided by hardware
manufacture” and click
OK.
For Windows® ME user:
Select “Specify the location of
the driver (Advanced)” and
click Next.
The instructions in Step 9 to 18
are for Windows® 98SE.
Note
9
Select (Recommended)
and click Next.
10 Insert the MFL Pro CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
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11 Select Specify a
location and remove
the other check marks,
then click Browse to
locate the file.
12 Double-click the CD
icon and click the
“x:\w9x\para” folder.
(X:is the drive letter
for your CD-ROM
drive), then click OK.
13 Make sure Specify a
location is selected
and click Next.
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14 Makesureyourprinter
driver name is
displayed and click
Next.
15 You can type a name
for this printer, or you
can use the name
supplied on screen.
When you have
finished, click Finish.
16 When the Add New
Hardware Wizard
displays click Finish.
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17 When the Setup
Window appears, and
the status bar reaches
100%, the remaining
drivers will be copied.
18 Click OK.
19 All the drivers have been installed. Now you can print and scan.
If you want to install PaperPort® or MFL Pro, go to the CD section.
Note
Using Windows® 2000 Professional
8
When the Found New
Hardware Wizard
screen appears, click
Next.
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9
Select (Recommended)
and click Next.
10 Insert the MFL Pro CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
11 Select Specify a
location and remove
the other check marks,
then click Next.
12 Click Browse to
locate the file.
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13 Double-click on the
CD icon and click on
the “x:\w2k\para”
(x:is the drive letter for
your CD-ROM drive.)
folder, then click OK.
14 Make sure Specify a
location is selected
and click Next.
15 Click Finish.
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16 Repeat Steps 8-15 to
install the Printer and
Scanner drivers.
You might see
Note
“Digital Signature
Not Found” dialog
during installation. If
you see it, click Yes
to install the driver.
17 Click Finish.
18 When the Setup
window appears, and
the Status bar reaches
100%, the remaining
drivers will be copied.
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19 Click OK.
20 All the drivers have been installed. Now you can print and scan.
If you want to install PaparPort® or MFLPro, go to the CD section.
Note
Using Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0
8
Windows NT®
Workstation 4.0
does not have Plug
& Play, so you
have to install
drivers manually.
Click the Start
button in the Task
bar, and select
Setting, Printer.
Then double click
the Add Printer.
9
Select My
Computer and click
Next.
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10 Select LPT1: and
click Next.
11 Insert the MFL Pro
CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive.
Click Have Disk...
12 Click Browse to
locate the file.
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13 Double-click on the
CD icon and click on
the “x:\nt40”
(x: is the drive letter
for your CD-ROM
drive.) folder, then
click Open.
14 Make sure Specify a
location is selected
and click OK.
15 Select your printer
model, then click
Next. This dialog box
may not be displayed
on some MFC models.
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16 Click Next.
17 Select Not Shared,
then click Next.
18 Select Yes
(Recommended) to
Print a Test Page and
click Finish.
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19 After the test page has
been printed, click
Yes.
20 Now the printer
driver has been
installed, and you
can see the driver
in the Printer list.
21 To install the other
drivers (such as Scanner),
you will have to install
them manually. Click the
Start button in the task
bar, then select Run.
Enter
x:\nt40\setup\setup.exe
then click OK.
22 When the Setup
Window appears, and
the status bar reaches
100%, the remaining
drivers will be copied
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23 Click OK.
24 All the drivers have been installed. Now you can print and scan.
If you want to install PaparPort®, MFLPro, go to the CD section. (See Installing
Note
the Brother Software on page 14-27.)
Using a USB Cable to Connect the MFC to the
PC (Using Windows® 98, 98SE, ME and
Windows® 2000 Professional Only)
IMPORTANT
To install the software using Windows® 2000 Professional, you must be
logged on as the Administrator.
Before you can connect the MFC to your computer, you must purchase a USB
Note
cable that is no longer than 6 feet (1.8 meters).
If you are using a bi-directional IEEE-1284 comliant parallel cable, see Using
Note
a bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable to Connect the MFC to
the PC on page14-2.
Notice to Computer Users
A small filter core and cable tie are enclosed in a vinyl bag with your MFC.
PLEASE SAVE THESE PARTS. You will need them in the future if you
connect the MFC to a Computer. For optimal performance, use a USB Cable
with the enclosed Filter core and Cable tie.
When you use a Computer with your MFC, please attach the enclosed Filter core
to a USB Cable.
1
2
Attach the cable tie 2 inches or less from the end of the USB Cable that will be
connected to the MFC.
Attach the filter core between the USB Cable Connector and the Cable Tie by
pressing until you hear a click.
Cable Tie
Filter Core
Cable Tie
Filter Core
USB Cable
USB Cable
connector
To MFC
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3
4
After you have set up the MFC and checked that it is working properly, make
your PC is turned off.
Connect the USB
cable to both the MFC
and the PC.
5
Turn on your PC.
Using Windows® 98, 98SE, ME
Note
6
For Windows® 98, 98SE users:
When the Add New Hardware
Wizard screen appears, click
Next.
Each opertation system
has different dialog.
Note
For Windows® ME Users:
Select Specify the location of
the driver (Advanced), then
click Next.
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7
Select(Recommended)
and click Next.
8
9
Insert the MFL Pro CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
Select Specify a
location and remove
the other check marks,
then click Browse to
locate the file.
10 Double-click the CD
icon and click the
“x:\W98\usb”
(x: is the drive letter
for your CD-ROM
drive) folder, then
click OK.
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11 Make sure Specify a
location is selected
and click Next.
12 Click Next.
If the Insert Disk Wizard appears, remove the MFL Pro CD-ROM and insert the
Windows® 98/98SE/ME CD-ROM (to get the Windows® standard driver) and click
OK.
13 Click Finish.
(If you inserted the
Windows® 98/98SE/
ME CD-ROM,
remove the CD-ROM
and reinsert the MFL
Pro CD-ROM)
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14 After the Composite
USB Device is
installed and the Add
New Hardware
Wizard reappears,
click Next.
15 Select(Recommended)
and click Next.
16 Select Specify a
location and click
Next.
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17 Click Next.
18 When the Add New
Hardware Wizard
displays the message
that installation is
completed, click
Finish.
To install all the drivers, repeat Steps 4 to 12.
19 After the USB
Composite Device,
PhotoCapture Center
(For MFC 7400C
only) Fax Modem,
Scanner and Printer
Drivers have been
installed, select
BRUSB: USB
Printer Port as the
printer port and click
Next.
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20 Enter a name for the
printer, or you can use
the name supplied.
When you have
finished, click Next.
21 Select Yes
(Recommended) to
print a Test Page and
click Finish.
22 After the test page has
been printed, click
Yes.
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23 When the Add New
Hardware Wizard
displays the message
that the software has
been installed, click
Finish.
24 All the drivers have been installed. Now you can print and scan.
If you want to install PaparPort® or MFLPro, go to the CD section.
Note
Using Windows® 2000 Professional
6
When the Found New
Hardware Wizard screen
appears, then click Next.
7
Select (Recommended)
and click Next.
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8
9
Insert the MFL Pro CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
Select Specify a
location and remove
the other check marks,
then click Next.
10 Click Browse to
locate the file.
11 Double-click on the
CD icon and click on
the “x:\W2K\usb”
(x: is the driver letter
for your CD-ROM
drive ) folder, then
click OK.
12 Make sure Specify a
location is displayed.
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13 Click Next.
14 Click Finish.
15 To install the other drivers, repeat Step 4 to 12.
You might see
Note
"Digital Signature
Not Found" dialog
during installation. If
you see it, click Yes
to install the driver.
16 All the drivers have been installed. Now you can print and scan.
If you want to install PaparPort®, or MFL Pro, go to the CD section.
Note
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Installing the Brother Software
IMPORTANT
You must install drivers for Printer and Scanner before you install the
software (MFL Pro), See the beginning of this chapter.)
1
Insert CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
A window appears listing the following options:
(If this window does not appear, please use Windows Explorer
to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD.)
Please note that the software will automatically detect the operating system you
are using and will display it at the bottom of the screen.
If you are using Windows® 2000 Professional or NT®4.0, before you can install
the software, you must be logged on as the Administrator.
Note
To install Multi-Function Link® Pro (Main Application):
Click on the first button “Install MFL-Pro”.
1
The following screen will appear:
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2
Follow the instructions on the screen. ScanSoft™ PaperPort® will be installed
first, then MFL-Pro will be installed. After the installation, you must restart your
PC.
Clicking Install MFL-Pro, will install the Multi-Function Link® Pro,
ScanSoft™ PaperPort®‚ and ScanSoft™ TextBridge® OCR applications.
Muti-Function Link® Pro includes Smith Micro PC FAX software
(MFC 7400C only), Remote Setup and True Type fonts. PaperPort® is a document
management application for viewing incoming faxes and scanned documents.
ScanSoft™ TextBridge® is an OCR application that converts an image into text
and integrates it into PaperPort®.
To Install Automatic E-mail Printing (Optional Application):
1
Click on “Install E-mail Print” from the main CD-ROM screen.
This is optional software and will not required for printing, faxing and
scanning operations.
The “Automatic E-mail Print” option is NOT available for Windows NT ®4.0
and Windows® 2000 Professional.
The following window appears:
2
Click “Install E-mail Print” to install this feature.
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To Register Your MFC 7300C/MFC 7400C On-Line (For USA only):
1
Click “On-Line Registration” to go on-line to register your product from the
main menu.
(On-Line Registration is only available for users in the USA.)
You can also mail in the “Warranty Registration Card” which is included in the
carton.
To view On-Line Documentation:
1
When you click “On-Line Documentation from the main menu”, the following
screen appears:
To view documentation, click on the appropriate button.
Please note that you can install Adobe Acrobat Reader at this time, if you do not
have it on your system already.
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To Install PhotoPrinter Pro For MFC 7400C only);
1
Click “Install PhotoPrinter Pro” from the main menu and the following screen
appears:
PhotoPrint Pro only works with Windows® 98/98SE, Windows® 2000
Professional, Windows® ME, when you are using a USB cable to connect your
MFC to the PC.
Note
2
1
Click “Install PhotoPrinter Pro”to install program.
To View Brother Support Information:
Click “Brother Support” from the main menu to get all the contact infomation
you need if you have to get in touch with our Customer Service, or Brother
Authorized Service Center.
The following screen appears:
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■ If you click on “Brother Home Page”, you will go to our web site,
www.brother.com.
■ If you click on “Support Information”, you will open up a text document listing
all the contact phone numbers, should you have to get in touch with our
Customer Service. (For USA and Canada only)
■ If you click on “Brother Mall.com”, (www.brothermall.com) you’ll be taken to
our on-line shopping mall, where you can get additional information about
Brother products and services. (For USA only)
2
Click “Back” to return to the main page, or click “Exit” if you are finished with
your setup.
Helpful Hints for Windows® 95/98/98SE/ME/
2000 Professional or Windows NT® 4.0
The installer automatically sets the printer port to the parallel interface, BRMFC
(for Windows® 95/98/98SE/ME) and BMFC (for Windows NT® Workstation
4.0 and Windows® 2000 Professional).
IMPORTANT
Please see the README.WRI file in the root directory of the CD-ROM for
last-minute important installation and troubleshooting information.
To uninstall Multi-Function Link® Pro, click the Uninstall icom in the Brother MFL
Pro Program group and follow the instructions on the screen,
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Receiving Faxes into the PC
(For MFC 7400C only)
To receive faxes into your PC through the MFC:
1
Make sure the MFC is connected to the PC. The PC and the Multi-Function Link®
2
3
Load the Multi-Function Link® Pro software into your PC. (See
On your PC in the Multi-Function Link® Pro software:
A Select Setup from the Preferences pull-down menu in the Main Menu.
B Under Answer Mode select Fax only.
C Click the OK button.
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Using the MFC as a Printer
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Features
The Multi-Function Center offers you many features you’ll find in a high
quality ink jet printer.
Fast Printing Speed—Using Draft mode, you can print 10 pages per minute in
full color.
Brilliant 4-Color Output at 300 dpi—Printing at 300 dpi resolution gives you
normal resolution output.
Brilliant 4-Color Output at 600 dpi—Printing at 600 dpi resolution on special
coated paper or glossy paper gives you high resolution output.
Brilliant 4-Color Output at 1200 dpi—Printing at 1200 dpi resolution on
special coated paper or glossy paper gives you highest resolution output.
Low Running Cost—Whenever you run out of a particular color ink, you’ll
replace only the cartridge that’s empty.
Bi-directional Parallel Interface—The parallel interface allows bi-directional
(IEEE 1284 compliant) communication with your computer.
USB—Universal Serial Bus Interface allows for fast comunication with your
computer.
Straight Paper Path—The MFC can use various types of paper: plain paper,
Ink Jet Paper (Coated Paper), glossy paper, transparencies, and envelopes.
Using the appropriate paper reduces the occurrence of paper jams. For complete
information about what kinds of paper to use with the MFC, please read
Chapter 3 in this manual.
Printer Driver
You can change the following printer settings when you print from your
computer:
■ Quality (Speed) /Media
■ Color Matching
■ Halftone/TRUE2LIFE
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Choosing the Right Kind of Paper
To achieve high quality printing using your MFC, it’s very important to select
Chapter 3 in this manual before selecting and purchasing paper for the MFC.
Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder
The multi-purpose sheet feeder can feed plain paper, coated paper, glossy paper,
transparencies, envelopes, and organizer paper (K, L). When the MFC receives
data from your computer, it begins the print process by loading paper from the
multi-purpose sheet feeder.
1
2
Select the print command from your PC.
Your PC sends a print command and data to the MFC. The screen displays
RECEIVING DATA.
3
4
If there are more pages, the MFC begins to print the next page automatically.
When the MFC finishes printing all data, it returns to display the date and time.
You can select paper source, paper size, and orientation in your application
software. If your application software does not support your custom paper size,
select the next larger paper size. Then adjust the print area by changing the right
and left margins in your application software.
Note
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Loading Paper
You can use plain paper, coated paper, transparencies, glossy paper, envelopes
and organizer (K, L) in the multi-purpose sheet feeder. (See Chapter 3 for more
information about paper types.)
1
Open the control panel
cover by pulling it toward,
you then lift the top cover
toward the back. When
you want to print on
regular paper, keep the
purple paper thickness
adjustment lever up.
When you want to use
thick paper, press the lever
down. Then, close the top
cover and the control
panel cover.
(For regular paper)
(For thick paper)
Purple Paper
Thickness Adjustment
Lever
2
3
Remove any paper in the Feeder, and load the new paper. Fan the stack of paper
before loading.
Load the paper stack with the printing (coated) side facing up. Adjust the paper
guide. Make sure the paper is stacked below the arrow. You can load up to
2
approximately 100 sheets of 20 lb (75g/m ) plain paper.
If you see ink smudges on the top center of the printed pages, press the purple
thickness adjustment lever down.
Note
Simultaneous Printing/Fax
Your MFC can print data from your computer while sending or receiving a fax,
or while scanning information into the computer. However, when the MFC is
copying or receiving a fax on paper, it pauses the PC printing operation, and
resumes when copying or fax receiving is complete. Fax sending will continue
during PC printing.
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Printer Operation Keys
Reset Key
If the screen displays REMAINED DATA, you can clear data remaining in the
printer memory by pressing Reset.
Ink Management Key
When you press Ink Management, the
LCD displays:
1.CLEANING
2.REPLACE INK
If you are having trouble with one of the
ink colors, you may need to clean the
print head. (See P.24-8.)
If you got an error message NEAR EMPTY or INK EMPTY, you will need to
replace the ink cartridge for the appropriate color. (See Troubleshooting and
Turning Off Bi-directional Printing
You can further improve print quality by turning off bi-directional printing and
setting the MFC to print in one direction only. However, this will reduce print
speed by one half.
1
2
Press Function, 2, 3.
3.BI-DIR PRINT
Press 2 to select OFF (or 1 to select ON).
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Printer Driver Settings
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Using the Brother MFC 7300C/MFC 7400C Printer Driver
The Brother MFC 7300C/MFC 7400C printer driver enables you to change
settings and override defaults as you change your paper, document type, and
colors for printing. In the Brother MFC 7300C/MFC 7400C on BRMFC:
Properties dialog box there are two tabs: Paper and Quality/Color, so you can
change print properties as needed.
The Paper Tab
The paper tab screen allows you to set up the Paper Size, Paper Source,
Orientation, Scaling, and Copies.
To access the Brother printer driver, select Print from the File menu. In the Print
dialog box, select Brother MFC 7300C/Brother MFC 7400C from the Name
drop down list. Click the Properties button. The Brother MFC 7300C/MFC 7400C
on BRMFC: Properties dialog box will appear:
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Select the Apply button to apply your selected settings.
To return to the default settings, click the Default button, then click the Apply
button.
Paper Size
You can select from the following sizes of paper and envelopes:
Letter (US)
8 1/2 x 11 inches (215.9 x 279.4 mm)
8 1/2 x 14 inches (215.9 x 355.6 mm)
7 1/4 x 10 1/2 inches (184.2 x 266.7 mm)
210 x 297mm
Legal (US)
Executive (US)
A4
A5 (International)
Post Card (US)
Photo Card (US)
Envelopes
5.8 x 8.3 inches (148 x 210 mm)
5 x 7 inches (127 x 177.8 mm)
4 x 6 inches (101.6 x 152.4 mm)
B5 (International envelope) 6.9 x 9.8 inches (176 x 250 mm)
C5 (International envelope) 6.4 x 9 inches (162 x 229 mm)
COM-10
4 1/8 x 9 1/2 inches (104.8 x 241 mm)
DL (International envelope) 4.3 x 8.7 inches (110 x 220 mm)
Monarch (US envelope)
Organizer K
3 7/8 x 7 1/2 inches (98.4 x 190.5 mm)
3 3/4 x 6 3/4 inches (95.3 x 171.5 mm)
5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches (139.7 x 215.9 mm)
Organizer L
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User Defined Paper Size
The printer can handle any paper size within the following range:
Minimum
Maximum
3.5 x 5 inches
8.5 x 14 inches
(90 x 127 mm)
(216 x 355.6 mm)
In this option, you can specify a custom paper size and save it by following this
procedure:
1
2
3
4
5
6
Measure the paper size you want to use.
Select User Defined... in the paper size option.
Enter a unique name for your paper in the Custom Paper Size Name box.
Select either inch or mm for the unit of measure.
Type in the length and width.
Click the Save button to store the size. If necessary, you can delete a preset size
by choosing the Delete button.
Your Windows application software may override this setting. Make sure you
have set the proper paper size in your application software. In addition, check
the margin settings when you select the smallest paper size. If they are too
large, it may result in nothing being printed.
Orientation
Print orientation may be Portrait or Landscape. Portrait orientation means the
page is taller than it is wide when you view the printed text upright. Landscape
orientation means the page is wider than it is tall when you view the printed text
upright.
Copies
The Copies selection tells Windows how many copies you want to print from a
software application.
This setting is independent of the “copies selection” that may be available
within the print menus of your software application.
Note
Do not use the two selections simultaneously!
Collate
In multiple page jobs that are uncollated, several copies of Page 1 are printed
followed by several copies of Page 2, followed by several copies of Page 3, etc.
For example, for 2 copies of a 3 page document, the MFC prints Page 1, Page 1,
Page 2, Page 2, Page 3, and Page 3 in order.
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In multiple page jobs that are collated, a complete set of pages in a job are
printed followed by another complete set of pages. For example, printing 2
copies of a 3 page document, the MFC prints Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, then Page
1, Page 2, and Page 3 in order. In this case, the MFC starts printing after
processing all the print data so that it takes a longer time for collated printing
than uncollated printing.
Reverse Order
The MFC normally prints Page 1 and ejects it face-up so that the following
pages are stacked on top of previous pages. (Page 5, Page 4, Page 3 ..... Page 1)
When you want to get correct-ordered printouts, use this function. The MFC
spools the job in your computer and sends the data starting from the last page to
the printer. Since the MFC prints from the last page forward, the printouts are
stacked Page 1, 2, 3, ...Page 5. Please note that this function takes more time.
Paper Thickness
You can use the following types of paper thickness for your printer. To get the
best position printing, select the correct types of paper thickness you wish
Regular
Thin
Thick
Thicker
When you use ordinary plain paper, select Regular.
When you use thin paper, select Thin.
When you use envelopes or thicker paper, select Thick or Thicker.
Scaling
Use this function to reduce or enlarge your document, from 50% to 200%.
2 in 1
Two pages are printed on one sheet at a reduced size. If you checked the “2 in 1
box”, you cannot specify the scaling percentage manually.
If your application software contains a similar function to this, both settings
Note
will be effective. Do not use the two selections simultaneously!
Paper Source
Feeder
The multi-purpose sheet feeder is primarily used for printing on standard-size
paper and envelopes.
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The Quality/Color Tab
The Quality/Color tab enables you to select the print quality, media, colors
(matched to PC monitor, custom colors, or mono), and document type.
Click the Quality/Color tab to display this screen:
Select the Apply button to apply your selected settings.
To return to the default settings, click the Default button, then click the Apply
button.
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Quality
Select the print quality. The print quality and speed are related. Higher quality
takes a longer time to print.
Draft:
300 x 150 dpi. The fastest print mode (approximately two to
four times faster than normal mode) and gives lower ink
consumption. Use this mode to print large volume documents
or a document for proofing.
Normal:
Fine:
300 x 300 dpi. Recommended mode for ordinary printouts.
Good print quality with comfortable printing speed.
600 x 600 dpi. Better print quality than normal and faster print
speed than Super Fine.
Super Fine: 1200 x 1200 dpi. Use this mode to print precise images such
as photographs. Since the print data is much larger than
normal mode, processing time, data transfer time, and printing
time will be longer.
Media
Select the media (type of paper). The MFC changes the way it places dots
depending on the selected media type. To get the best print output, make sure to
select the correct media type.
Selecting media type changes the print quality selection to the most suitable one
as listed below. We recommend that you print with the preset quality for best
printing result.
Paper Type
Suitable print quality
Plain Paper
Normal
Fine
Ink Jet Paper
(Coated Paper)
Glossy Paper
Super Fine
Super Fine
Normal
Photo Graphic Paper
Transparency
Transparency (mirror)
Normal
Use only genuine Brother Ink Jet Paper (Coated Paper), Glossy Paper, or
Transparencies to get the best print quality. Non-Brother special paper may not
produce the best quality.
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Document
The printer driver will select the most suitable color matching method
depending on your document type. Generally, text and business graphics are
printed vividly and photographic images are printed softly.
■ Auto
The printer driver automatically selects the document type. In most cases, we
recommend using the Auto setting.
■ Photo
Select this mode for Photographic images.
■ Graphics
Select this mode for documents that contain text or business graphics (charts or
clip art).
■ Custom
If you want to select the color matching method and halftone method manually,
select this mode and press the Color Matching and the Custom Setting button to
access further settings.
Color/Mono
Color
When your document contains color and you want to print it in color, select this
mode. Only generic colors will appear on the printout (unless you also select
color matching).
Mono
Select this mode if your document has only black and gray scale text and/or
objects. Mono mode makes the print processing speed faster than color mode. If
your document contains color, selecting Mono mode prints it in 256 levels of
gray scale.
Color Matching
You can select the color matching method manually. Select the best one for your
document.
■ Match Monitor
Suitable for photographic images. Color is adjusted to get the closest color
match to the PC monitor.
■ Vivid Color
Suitable for business graphics such as charts, graphs, and text. The color is
adjusted to give more vivid color.
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Custom Setting
You can customize your settings by selecting the type of Halftone or True 2
Life.
Halftone Pattern
The MFC can use several methods to arrange where to place dots to express
halftones. There are some predefined patterns used to place dots and you can
select which one is used for your document. Select the appropriate method.
■ Photo
This method creates smooth halftones so that this is suitable for photographic
images. It takes more time to process data, but this can express more levels of
halftones and creates more natural images.
■ Cluster
This is suitable for business graphics such as charts, graphs and drawings, since
this creates more sharp printouts. Moreover, the processing time is shorter.
True2Life
■ True2Life ON
Adjusts the color in the image for better print quality. Print time will be longer
with True2Life set to ON.
■ Sharpness
This setting enhances the detail of an image. This is similar to adjusting the fine
focus on a camera. If the focus is off a small amount you can not clearly, see
the fine details of an image.
■ Color Density
This adjusts the total amount of color in the image. You can increase or decrease
the amount of color in an image to improve a picture which may appears washed
out or weak.
■ White Balance
This adjusts the hue of the white sections of an image. Lighting, camera settings
and other influences will effect the appearance of white. The white parts of a
picture may appear to be slightly pink, yellow or some other color. By using
this adjustment you can correct this effect and bring the white sections back to
pure white.
■ Brightness
Change the brightness of the whole image lighter or darker. Moving the scroll
bar to the left makes your image darker and moving the scroll bar to the right
makes your image lighter.
■ Contrast
Change the contrast of an image. Darker sections will be more dark and lighter
sections will be more light as you increase the contrast. Increase the contrast
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when you want an image to be clearer. Decrease the contrast when you want an
image to be more subdued.
■ Red
Increase the intensity of the Red color to add red to the whole image.
■ Green
Increase the intensity of the Green color to add green to the whole image.
■ Blue
Increase the intensity of the Blue color to add blue to the whole image.
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Using the Windows -Based
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Brother Control Center
Brother Control Center
The Brother Control Center is a software utility that pops up on the PC screen
whenever paper is placed in the automatic document feeder. This allows you to
quite easily, with very few mouse clicks, access the most frequently used
scanning applications. Using the Control Center eliminates the need to manually
launch the specific applications.
The Brother Control Center provides three categories of functions:
1
2
3
Scan directly to a file, E-mail, word processor or graphic application of choice
Enhanced copy functions, such as Two on One Copying
PC Faxing using the Brother MFL Pro PC Fax software (For MFC 7400C only)
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AutoLoad the Brother Control Center
The Control Center is initially configured to automatically load each time
Windows® is started. When the Control Center is loaded, the Control
Center
icon will appear in the task bar. If you don’t want the Control Center
to load automatically, you can turn off AutoLoad.
How to Turn Off AutoLoad
1
2
Left click the Control Center
icon and click Show.
When the Control Center icon appears, left click on the Smart Click
Control Center button. A dialogue box with a check box labeled “AutoLoad
Pop-up” will appear:
3
Uncheck the AutoLoad Pop-Up option.
Using the Scan Keys
You can use the Scan keys on the control
panel to scan originals into your word
processing, graphics or E-mail applications.
The advantage of using the Scan keys is that
you avoid the mouse clicks required to scan
from your PC.
Using the Control Panel Keys
If you have connected a Macintosh, the control panel keys will not work with
your computer. Please see page 22-1.
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Before you can use the Scan keys on the control panel, you must have connected
the MFC to your Windows® based PC and loaded the appropriate Brother
Drivers for your version of Windows®. When you are ready to use the Scan
keys, make sure the Brother Control Center application is running on your PC.
(For details about how to configure the Brother Control Center buttons to launch
the application of your choice using the Scan keys, see Chapter 15, Using the
Windows® Based Brother Control Center.)
Scan Image
You can scan a color picture into your graphics application for viewing and
editing.
1
2
Place your original face down in the ADF.
Press Scan Image.
SCANNING:IMAGE
The MFC will scan the original and send
a color image to your graphics application.
Scan/OCR
If your original is text, you can have it automatically converted by ScanSoft™
TextBridge® to an editable text file and then displayed in your word processing
application for further editing.
1
2
3
Place your original face down in the ADF.
Press Scan/OCR.
The MFC will scan the original perform
OCR in ScanSoft™ TextBridge®, and
then display the result in your word
SCANNING:OCR
processing application for viewing and editing.
Scan to E-mail
You can scan either a black and white or a color original into your E-mail
application as a file attachment. Although the Brother Control Center can be
configured to send only black and white or color file attachments at one time,
you can easily change this setting. (For details see Chapter 15, Using the
Windows® Based Brother Control Center.)
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Place the original face down in the ADF or on the scanner glass.
Press Scan to E-mail.
The MFC will scan the original, create a
file attachment, and launch your E-mail
application, displaying the new message
waiting to be addressed.
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Brother Control Center Features
Auto Configuration
During the installation process the Control Center checks your system to
determine the default applications for E-mail, word processing and graphics
viewer/editor. For example, if you are using Outlook as your default E-mail
application, the Control Center automatically will create a link and a scanning
application button for Outlook.
You can change a default application by right clicking on any of the scan buttons
in the Control Center and selecting a different application. For example,
you can change a scan button from MS Word
to MS Word Pad
by changing the application that is listed for the Word Processor.
Scanning Operations
Scan to File—allows you to scan directly to a disk file with two mouse clicks.
You can change the file type, destination directory and file name, as needed.
Scan to E-mail—enables you, with just two mouse clicks, to scan a picture or
text document directly into an E-mail application as a standard attachment. You
have the option of selecting the file type and resolution for the attachment.
Scan to Word Processor—enables you to scan a text document, run ScanSoft
TextBridge OCR and insert the text original (not graphic image) into a word
processing file with just two mouse clicks. You have the option of selecting the
destination word processing program, such as Word Pad, MS Word, Word
Perfect, etc.
Scan to Graphic Application—allows you to scan an image directly into any
graphic viewer/editor application. You can select the destination application,
such as MS Paint or Corel PhotoPaint.
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Copy Operations
Copy—allows you to use the PC and any Windows® printer driver for enhanced
copy functions. You can scan the page on the Brother MFC and print the copies
using any of the features of the Brother MFC printer driver—OR—you can
direct the copy output to any standard Windows® printer driver installed on the
PC.
Two on One Copy—allows you to use the Two on One page feature of the
Brother printer driver to copy two original pages onto a single output page. This
feature creates a thumbnail of each page and prints both images on a single page.
PC Fax Operation (For MFC 7400C only)
Send a Fax—allows you to scan a picture or text original and automatically send
the image as a fax from the PC using the Brother MFL Pro fax software.
Scanner Settings for Scan, Copy and PC Fax Buttons
When the Pop-Up screen is displayed, you can access the Scanner Settings
window.
Click the Smart Click
icon at the top right of the Brother Control
Center screen—OR—Click the Modify Settings… button on any of the
Configuration screens.
Global Settings
AutoLoad Pop-Up—Click this checkbox if you want Brother MFL Control
Center to load when you boot your computer.
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Setting Up the Scanner Configurations
The Pop-Up application stores eight different scanning modes. Each time you
scan an original, you will choose the most appropriate scanning mode from the
following:
Faxing, Filing and Copying
Text for OCR
Photos
Photos (High Quality)
Photos (Quick Scan)
Custom
Draft Copy
Fine Copy
Each mode has its own set of stored settings. You can keep the factory default
settings or change them at any time:
Resolution—Select the scanning resolution you most frequently use.
Color Mode—From the pull-down list, select
Scan Size—From the pull-down list, select
Brightness—Slide the adjuster from 0% to 100%
Contrast—Slide the adjuster from 0% to 100%
Click OK to save your changes. If you make a mistake or later decide to return
to the original default setting, just click the Restore Defaults button when the
scanning mode is displayed.
To access the Scanner Configurations screen:
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Place the original in the ADF.
Right-click the appropriate Control Center button to display Configurations…,
then click it. The configuration screen for that Control Center button will
appear.
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To save your settings, press the OK button—OR—To return to the factory
default settings, press the Restore Defaults button.
Perform an Operation from the Control Center Screen
If you see this screen it means you left-clicked a button in the Control Center
window without first placing an original in the ADF.
Place the original in the Brother machine’s ADF, then click OK to return to the
Control Center screen.
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Scan to File
Scanner Settings
From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type
of file: Faxing (For MFC 7400C only), Filing and Copying; Text for OCR;
Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom; Draft Copy or
Fine Copy.
To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settings… button.
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Destination Folder
PaperPort Folder—Select this checkbox to scan the original into your
PaperPort folder.
Other Folder—Select this checkbox, to scan the original as another file type
and/or into another directory/folder.
File—If you selected Other Folder, from the pull-down list select the type of
file:
PaperPort Files (*.MAX)
Self Viewing Files (*.EXE)
PaperPort 5.0 Files (*.MAX)
PaperPort 4.0 Files (*.MAX)
PaperPort 3.0 Files (*.MAX)
Windows Bitmap (*.BMP)
PC Paintbrush (*.PCX)
Multi-page PCX (*.DCX)
JPEG Image Files (*.JPG)
TIFF-Uncompressed (*.TIF)
TIFF Group 4 (*.TIF)
TIFF Class F (*.TIF)
Multi-Page TIFF-Uncompressed (*.TIF)
Multi-Page TIFF Group 4 (*.TIF)
Multi-Page TIFF Class F (*.TIF)
PDF Files (*.PDF)
Portable Network Graphics (*.PNG)
FlashPix (*.FPX)
HFX Fax Files (*.HFX)
To Search your system for the directory and folder you want, click the
Browse… button. Click OK to save your settings.
Send Scan to E-mail
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Scanner Settings
From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type
of file: Faxing (For MFC 7400C only), Filing and Copying; Text for OCR;
Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom; Draft Copy or
Fine Copy.
To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settings… button.
Email Application
Email Package—From the pull-down list, select your E-mail application.
Email Settings—Click the EMail Settings… button to set up links.
The Links Preferences window will appear:
File Attachments
Do not convert files—Click this checkbox if you do not want to change the file
type of attachments. The Conversion Options will not be available (grayed).
Convert MAX files only—Click this checkbox if you want to convert only
attachments that are PaperPort files.
Convert all files when possible—Click this checkbox if you want to change the
file type of all attachments.
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Conversion Options
Format
Combine all files into one file when possible—Click this checkbox to combine
all files of the same type into one file.
(For Brother Color Models Only) Convert non-image files to color—Click this
checkbox to convert all files that have been processed through OCR to color.
Show QuickSend Menu
Click this checkbox if you want the Select QuickSend Recipient window to be
displayed when you choose Scan to E-mail. This feature works only with MAPI
type E-mail applications, such as Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Outlook and
Eudora.
QuickSend List
You can create a list of Email names and addresses for quick selection.
Click the New button to add a name(s) to your QuickSend list. Your Email
phone book listing is displayed, so you can select stored names or create new
ones:
Highlight the name(s) you want to add to your list, click the User button, then
click OK to return to the Link Preference window.
From the Link Preference window, you can remove a name from the QuickSend
list, highlight the name and clicking the Delete button.
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Send Scan to Word Processor
Scanner Settings
From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type
of file: Faxing (For MFC 7400C only), Filing and Copying; Text for OCR;
Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom; Draft Copy or
Fine Copy.
To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settings… button.
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Word Processor
Word Processor—From the pull-down list, select the word processor you want
to use.
Click the Link Settings… button to display a screen to set up a link to the
version of OCR and document format that you want to use:
OCR Package—From the pull-down list, select TextBridge Classic OCR if you
want to use the OCR package that was installed with the Brother software.
Click the OCR Settings… button to choose how the OCR application will read
the pages you scan into your word processor application.
The Preferences window will appear:
Select your setting and click OK.
• Auto Orientation—Check this checkbox if you want your word processor
application to read the page as it is set up.
• Decolumnized Output—Check this checkbox if you want your word
processor application to read across the entire page from left to right.
• Document Format—From the pull-down list, select the file format you
want to use for your word processor or text documents.
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User Defined Button
Scanner Settings
From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type
of file: Faxing (For MFC 7400C only), Filing and Copying; Text for OCR;
Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom; Draft Copy or
Fine Copy.
To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settings… button.
Target Application
Application—From the pull-down list, select the application you want to add to
this Pop-Up screen.
Click the Custom Link Settings… button to set up links for your user-defined
application.
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Copy/Two on One Copy
Scanner Settings
From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type
of file: Faxing (For MFC 7400C only), Filing and Copying; Text for OCR;
Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom; Draft Copy or
Fine Copy.
To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settings… button.
Copy Settings
Brother MFC7300C/MFC7400C
Copies—Enter the number of copies you want to print.
To change the copy options, click the Copy Options… button.
Click the OK button to save your Copy settings.
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Send a Fax(For MFC 7400C only)
Scanner Settings
From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type
of file: Faxing (For MFC 7400C only), Filing and Copying; Text for OCR;
Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom; Draft Copy or
Fine Copy.
To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settings… button.
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FAX Settings
Brother MFL Pro Fax
FAX Resolution—Click the pull-down arrow to choose the fax resolution you
want:
• Standard (200x100)
• Fine (200x200)
• SuperFine (200x400)
To change the fax options, click the FAX Options… button.
Click the OK button when you are ready to save your FAX settings.
The MFL Pro Fax on COM1 Properties screen appears:
Select the Paper Size, Orientation (Portrait or Landscape) and click OK.
To return to the factory default settings, click the Restore Defaults button.
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PaperPort for Brother/
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TextBridge
Using ScanSoft™ PaperPort® and TextBridge®
ScanSoft™ PaperPort® for Brother is a document management application. You
will use PaperPort® to view incoming faxes (for MFC 7400C only) and scanned
documents. PaperPort® has a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, filing system that
will help you organize your graphics and text documents. It allows you to
combine or “stack” documents of different formats for printing, faxing (for
MFC 7400C only) or filing. ScanSoft™ PaperPort® can be accessed through the
ScanSoft™ PaperPort® program group. See On-Line Documentation for Multi-
Function Link® Pro on the CD-ROM.
The complete ScanSoft™ PaperPort® Owner’s Manual, including ScanSoft™
TextBridge® OCR, is in the On-Line Documentation on the CD-ROM. This
chapter is only an introduction to the basic operations.
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Viewing Items in ScanSoft™ PaperPort®
ScanSoft™ PaperPort® provides
several ways to view items:
Desktop View displays a
thumbnail, a small graphic that
represents each item in a Desktop
or folder. Items in the selected
folder appear on the PaperPort®
Desktop. You can see PaperPort®
items (MAX files) and non-
PaperPort® items (files created
using other applications). Non-
PaperPort® items include an icon
Destop View displays items
that indicates the application that
was used to create the item; a non-
PaperPort® item is represented by
a small rectangular thumbnail and
not an actual image.
as thumbnails
Page View displays a close-up of a
single page and you can open a
PaperPort® item by double-
clicking on it. As long as you have
the appropriate application on
your computer to display it, you
can also double-click a non-
PaperPort® item to open it.
Page View displays each item
as a full page
Organizing Your Items in Folders
PaperPort® has an easy-to-use filing system for organizing your items. The
filing system consists of folders and items that you select to view in Desktop
View. An item can be a PaperPort® item or a non-PaperPort® item:
■ Folders are arranged in a “tree” structure in the Folder View. You use this pane
to select folders and view their items in Desktop View.
■ You can simply drag and drop an item onto a folder. When the folder is
highlighted, release the mouse button and the item is stored in that folder.
■ Folders can be “nested”—that is, stored in other folders.
■ When you double-click a folder, its items (both PaperPort® MAX files and other
files) appear on the Desktop.
■ You can also use Windows® Explorer to manage the folders and items shown in
Desktop View.
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Links to Many Other Applications
ScanSoft™ PaperPort® automatically recognizes many other applications on
your computer and creates a “working link” to them. The Link Bar at the bottom
of Desktop view shows icons of those linked applications. To use a link, drag an
item onto one of the icons to start the application represented by the icon. A
typical use of the Link Bar is to select an item and then fax it.
This sample Link Bar shows several applications with links to PaperPort®.
If PaperPort® does not automatically recognize one of the applications on your
computer, you can manually create a link using the Create New Link
command. (See PaperPort® in the On-Line-Documentation on the CD-ROM
for more information about creating new links.)
Using ScanSoft™ TextBridge® OCR
(Converting Image Text to Text You Can Edit)
Software by:
ScanSoft™
ScanSoft™ TextBridge® OCR is automatically installed when you install
ScanSoft™ PaperPort® on your computer.
ScanSoft™ PaperPort® can quickly convert the text on a ScanSoft™ PaperPort®
item (which is really just a picture of the text) into text that you can edit with a
word processing application. PaperPort® uses the optical character recognition
application ScanSoft™ TextBridge®, which comes with PaperPort®—OR—
PaperPort® uses your application if it is already on your computer. You can
convert the entire item, or by using the Copy As Text command, you can select
only a portion of the text to convert.
Dragging an item onto a word-processing link icon starts PaperPort®’s built-in
OCR application, or you can use your own OCR application.
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Importing Items from Other Applications
In addition to scanning items, you can bring items into PaperPort® in a variety
of ways and convert them to PaperPort® (MAX) files in several different ways:
■ Print to the Desktop View from another application, such as Microsoft Excel.
■ Import files saved in other file formats, such as Windows® Bitmap (BMP) or
Tag Image File Format (TIFF).
Exporting Items in Other Formats
You can export or save PaperPort® items in several popular file formats, such as
BMP, JPEG, TIFF, or self-viewing. For example, to create a file for an Internet
Web site, export it as a JPEG file. Web pages often use JPEG files for displaying
images.
Scanning a Document
TWAIN COMPLIANT
The Brother Multi-Function Link® Pro software includes a TWAIN compliant
scanner driver. TWAIN drivers meet the standard universal protocol for
communicating between scanners and software applications. This means that
not only can you scan images directly into the PaperPort® viewer that Brother
included with your MFC, but you can also scan images directly into hundreds
of other software applications that support TWAIN scanning. These
applications include popular programs like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
PageMaker, CorelDraw and many more.
To choose Brother Multi-Function Link® Pro as your scanner driver, select it
under the Select scanner—OR—Select source option in your software.
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Accessing the Scanner
From the PaperPort® window, select the Scan or TWAIN button or from the
File drop-down menu choose Acquire. Multi-Function Link® Pro’s TWAIN
dialog box will appear:
Scanning a Document into the PC
Place the original face down in the ADF.
Adjust the following settings, if needed, in the Scanner window:
• Resolution
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2
• Color Type (Black & White, Gray [Error Diffusion], True Gray, 256 Color
or 24-bit color)
• Size
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Select the Start button from the scanner window.
When scanning is completed, press Cancel to return to the PaperPort® window.
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Settings in the Scanner Window
Resolution:
Resolution: Select the scanning resolution from the Resolution drop down list.
Higher resolutions take more memory and transfer time, but can achieve a finer
scanned image. You can choose:
• 100 x 100 dpi
• 150 x 150 dpi
• 200 x 100 dpi (Black & White, Gray [Error Diffusion] only)
• 200 x 200 dpi
• 200 x 400 dpi (Black & White, Gray [Error Diffusion] only)
• 300 x 300 dpi
• 400 x 400 dpi
• 600 x 600 dpi
• 1200 x 1200 dpi (Black & white, Gray [Error Diffusion]. True Gray and
24-bit color only)
• 2400 x 2400 dpi (Black & white, Gray [Error Diffusion]. True Gray and
24-bit color only)
Color Type:
Black & White: Set the Color Type to Black & White for text or line art.
Gray Scale: For photographic images, set the Color Type to Gray (Error
Diffusion) or True Gray.
Colors: Choose either 256 Color, which scans up to 256 colors, 24-bit color
which scans up to 16.8 million colors. Although using 24-bit color creates an
image with the most accurate colors, the image file will be approximately nine
times larger than a file created with 256 Color.
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Size:
Set the Size to one of the following:
• Letter (8 1/2 x 11 in.)
• A4 (210 x 297 mm.)
• Legal (8 1/2 x 14 in.)
• A5 (148 x 210 mm.)
• B5 (182 x 257 mm.)
• Executive (7 1/4 x 10 1/2 in.)
• Business Card (90 x 60 mm.)
• Custom (User adjustable from 0.35 x 0.35 in. to 8.5 x 14 in.)
After you select a custom size, you can adjust the scanning area further by using
the left mouse button to drag the dotted outline of the scanning area. This is
required when you want to crop an image when scanning.
To scan business cards, select the Business Card (90 x 60 mm.) size setting and
place the business card at the top center of a carrier sheet.
Carrier sheets are available from your Dealer.
When scanning photographs or other images for use in a word processor or other
graphics application, you should try different settings for the contrast, mode and
resolution to see which settings best suit your needs.
Custom:
This section displays the size you selected. To adjust the scanning area size to
business card size automatically, check the Business Card Size box.
Adjust:
In the Adjust section, click the Image button. The Image screen will appear:
Use the cursor to drag the indicator buttons to the left or right to adjust the
Brightness and the Contrast, as needed.
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Paper:
Check the Photo box if the image is a photograph.
Video Capture:
The Video Capture button displays the video frame grabber window.
PreScanning an Image
PreScanning allows you to scan an image quickly at a low resolution. A
thumbnail version of the image will appear in the Scanning Area. This is only
a preview of the image so you can see how it will look. The PreScan button is
used to preview an image for cropping any unwanted portions from the image.
When you are satisfied with the preview, select the Start button from the
scanner window to scan the image.
How to use PreScan to adjust an image:
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Insert the original face down in the ADF.
Select the PreScan button.
The entire original will be scanned into the PC and will appear in the Scanning
Area of the Scanner window.
3
To crop a portion of the original to be scanned, drag any side or corner of the
dotted outline in the Scanning Area with the left mouse button. Adjust the dotted
outline until it surrounds only the portion of the original you wish to scan.
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5
Place the original face down in the ADF.
Adjust the settings for Resolution, Color Type and Size in the Scanner window,
as needed.
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Select the Start button.
This time only the selected
area of the original will
appear in the PaperPort®
window.
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In the PaperPort® window, use the options available to refine the image. (See
PaperPort® for Brother Online Documentation on the CD-ROM for details.)
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Video Capture from the PC
Video Capture is the process of isolating a single frame (or picture) from media
played on video equipment (such as a video camera or VCR) and then
converting that frame into an image file on your PC. Once the frame is an image
file, it can be saved, printed, faxed, and inserted into other files.
Connecting Your Video Equipment
Before you can begin to capture a video frame, you must first connect your
video equipment to the MFC.
To connect your video equipment:
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2
Connect your video cable to the jack on your video equipment labeled VIDEO
OUT.
Connect the RCA male
plug on the other end of
the video cable to the
RCA female jack on the
front of the MFC.
Capturing An Image
You can access Multi-Function Link® Pro’s TWAIN dialog box from the
ScanSoft™ PaperPort® for Brother viewer or from any application that is
compatible with TWAIN scanning devices.
Caution
It is important that you hook up your MFC to your computer before you install
the software.
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To capture a frame as an image:
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2
Connect your video equipment to the MFC.
From PaperPort®, select Acquire from the File menu, or click on the
Scan (TWAIN)
icon.
Multi-Function Link® Pro’s TWAIN dialog box will appear:
3
In the Multi-Function Link® Pro Setup (TWAIN) dialog box, click the Video
Capture button.
The Video Capture dialog box will appear.
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Select the Source of the video:
• Live Camera
• Tape/VCR
• Laser Disc®
• Digital Camera
Select the Type of video:
• Auto-is the most common choice, since the system will determine the
Type for you.
• Moving
• Still
• High Quality
• Pro Quality-is the highest quality.
Select the Preview type:
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• B & W-Black and White displays approximately four frames per second.
• Color-displays approximately one frame every two seconds because color
images contain much more data.
Select the Size (dots per inch) of the image file to be created:
• 1280 x 960-is the best quality. The image file will be large and take more
space on your PC.
• 750 x 562
• 640 x 480-is suitable for most images.
• 320 x 240
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Turn on your video equipment and start running the video.
When you see the frame you want to capture, click the Pause button. The frame
will be displayed in the viewer screen section of Multi-Function Link® Pro’s
TWAIN dialog box.
10 If you wish to capture the displayed frame, click the OK button—OR—
If you are not satisfied with the frame that is displayed, resume running the
video by clicking the Pause button a second time.
The video will resume running.
11 Click the Quit button to exit the Video Capture dialog box.
12 Run PaperPort®, where a thumbnail image of your frame will be displayed. (See
ScanSoft™ PaperPort® Online Documentation on the CD-ROM for details).
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Introduction
This chapter outlines the basics of the Brother software, so you can get started
using the Multi-Function Link® Pro software. Detailed installation and setup
instructions are in the On-Line Documentation section of the Brother CD-ROM
that is included with your MFC.
Check the online README.WRI file in the root directory of the
CD-ROM for last-minute important information and
troubleshooting tips that were not included in the On-Line
Documentation.
Multi-Function Link® Pro software for your MFC includes ScanSoft™
PaperPort® for Brother and ScanSoft™ TextBridge®. (See Chapter 18, Using
ScanSoft™ PaperPort® for Brother/TextBridge®.)
Software by:
Brother Resource Manager
The Brother Resource Manager application must be running for you to use your
MFC with your Windows® computer. Multi-Function Link® Pro software and
the MFL Pro Printer Driver automatically load the Resource Manager, as
needed. The Resource Manager allows the single bi-directional Parallel port on
the MFC to simulate a Communications port for faxing and scanning and to
simulate a Parallel port for Windows® GDI printing.
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MFC Remote Setup
The MFC Remote Setup application allows you to quickly set up your MFC by
taking advantage of the ease and speed of programming on your PC. When you
access this application, the settings on your MFC will be downloaded
automatically to your PC and displayed on your computer screen. If you change
the settings, you can upload them directly to the MFC.
OK
This starts the process of uploading the data to the MFC and exiting the remote
setup program. If an error message is displayed enter the correct data again,
then click OK.
CANCEL
This exits the remote setup application without uploading the data to the MFC.
APPLY
This uploads the data to the MFC, but does not exit the remote setup application.
PRINT
This command prints the selected items on the MFC. You can not print the data
until it is uploaded to the MFC. Click APPLY to upload the new data to the
MFC and click PRINT.
EXPORT
This command saves the current configuration settings to a file.
IMPORT
This command reads the settings from a file.
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Multi-Function Link® Pro Main Menu (For MFC 7400C
only)
The Multi-Function Link® Pro Main Menu is the application used for all fax
sending and receiving operations. It also contains an electronic Phone Book
program and a Log Manager that maintains a record of all PC fax transactions.
The Main Menu can be accessed through the Brother
Multi-Function Link® Pro program group.
Sending a Fax from Your PC
(For MFC 7400C only)
Sending a Quick Fax
A QuickFax is a cover page only fax with a message. This option is very useful
when you want to fax a quick, short message from your PC.
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From the Main Menu, select the QuickFax
QuickFax from the Start pull-down menu. The QuickFax screen will appear.
button—OR—Select
Enter the Fax number, Name, and Company information in the appropriate
fields on the screen—OR—Select the Open Phone Book… button to choose
someone from your phone book.
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Complete the Subject and QuickFax note fields.
Click the Send Fax button.
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Sending a Fax from the Main Menu
You can send a fax from the Main Menu and attach multiple files. The
“attachments” can be in different file formats.
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From the Main Menu window, select the Send Fax
Send Fax from the Start pull-down menu. The Send Fax window will appear:
button—OR—Select
2
Enter the Fax number, Name, and Company information in these fields
—OR—Select the Open Phone Book button to choose someone from your
phone book.
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Complete the Subject and Cover page note fields.
Click on the Attachments… button to add any file(s) you want to fax with it.
Click the Send Fax button.
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Sending a Fax from a Windows® Application
You can send a fax directly from any Windows® application using the following
steps:
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Create the document in a Windows® application.
Select Brother MFL Pro Fax as your printer.
Select the Print command to begin the fax transmission. The Fax Sending dialog
box will appear:
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Enter the name and fax number of the recipient—OR—Select the Open Phone
Book… button and choose a name. Select Close to return to the Send Fax dialog
box.
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Select the Send cover page check box to include a cover page.
Select the Send Fax button.
Receiving Faxes into the PC
(For MFC 7400C only)
To receive faxes into your PC through the MFC, first you must have connected
your MFC to your computer. Then, you can load the Multi-Function Link® Pro
Use the following checklists for the MFC and PC, to make sure you have
properly set up the MFC and PC to work together.
Checklist for Your PC
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Make sure the MFC is connected to the PC.
In the Main Menu, select the Setup pull-down menu.
Select Preferences...
Under Answer Mode, select Fax only.
Click the OK button.
Keep the PC and the Multi-Function Link® Pro Main Menu running at all times.
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Viewing Received Faxes
Faxes that are received into the PC will appear in the InBox of the Log Manager.
To access the Log Manager, from the Main Menu click the Log Manager
button—OR—From the Start pull-down menu, select Mail/Log.
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2
In the Log Manager, select the Fax folder.
Then select the InBox folder. A listing of your incoming messages will appear
on the right side of the window.
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Double-click on the fax you wish to view.
The ScanSoft™ PaperPort® Viewer will run automatically and the fax you
selected from the list will be displayed. (See page 18-2.)
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Introduction
The PhotoCapture Center™ Function is only available on your PC (Windows®
98, 98SE, ME and 2000 Professional) when you are using a USB cable to
connect your MFC to the PC.
Double click the Removable Disk icon on your Windows explorer, and the files
and folders are displayed on the SmartMedia™ or CompactFlash™ card which
inserted to the MFC.
If both media cards are inserted at the same time, the PhotoCapture Center™
will only read the card that was installed first. To have access to the other card,
you must first remove both cards, then insert only the media card you wish to
access. When MFC is printing from the PhotoCapture Center™ function, the PC
can not access the PhotoCapture Center™.
Note
Do not remove a SmartMedia™ or CompactFlash™ card from the MFC while
the MFC is reading the card (LED is flashing). You can loose data or damage
the card.
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PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro
PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro program is a versatile printing utility that lets you quickly
print multiple copies of an image or several different images on a single sheet
of paper.
The program automatically pops up when inserting the media card in the
PhotoCapture Center™. You can then create thumbnails, copy pictures and
pictures and print the images from the media card.
Overview of Basic Steps
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2
3
Insert the memory card (Compact Flash or Smart Media Card) into the
appropriate slot on your MFC.
The Brother PhotoCapture Manager will launch the PhotoPrinter software once
it detected the insertion of the memory card.
PhotoPrinter automatically starts up in the “Get Photo/Album” user interface
with a custom designed Brother “PhotoCapture Center™” add photo dialog
opened displaying the contents of the PhotoCapture Center™ drive.
This PhotoCapture Center™ “custom add photo” dialog enables the user to
create an album with the contents of the drive, and provides the option to copy
photos from the PhotoCapture Center™ to the host computer.
Note
Custom Add Photo Screen: PhotoCapture Center™
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Click “removable drive”. You are going to be prompted to enter a New Album,
or select an existing album name.
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7
Click “Open” to generate thumbnails for all images in all directories.
Click on the individual images to create thumbnails for only the selected images.
Click “Automatically Create album and do not show this selection menu” to add
all contents of the removable media drive to the specified album every time the
media card is inserted.
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Click “Get Photo” for manually opening the “PhotoCapture Add” dialog.
Selecting this button will automatically launch the PhotoCapture Center dialog.
Use identical style to blend with the existing buttons.
Note
Settings in the PhotoCapture Center™ Dialog
Specify MFC Drive-------Defaults to the last drive/root directory and displays
only “removable drives”, not a full drive list.
File Name-------Displays the selected file as in the standard “Add photo” dialog.
Files of Type-------Defaults to “All Image files” and functions as per the
standard “Add Photo” dialog.
Album Name-------Defaults to “New Album”. Provides a pull-down menu of
existing albums to select. If the user does not enter an album name, the software
will automatically create an “untitled-1” as per normal “Get Photo” function.
The user can also type in a new album name.
Automatically Create album do not show this selection menu-------When
box is checked, this screen is automatically bypassed when the next media is
inserted and PhotoPrinter is launched by the PhotoCapture Manager run. The
creation of thumbnails and the optional copy of files will run as specified in the
default setting.
Search all Subdirectories-------When checked, it should search all
subdirectories on the selected drive and retrieve all selected image file types.
Copy Files-------When checked, all selected files are automatically copied to
the PhotoPrinter Pro 2000/photos directory.
Set as Default-------Will save settings automatically to use the same settings
each time the PhotoCapture Manager launches PhotoPrinter.
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Using Automatic E-Mail
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Printing
For Windows® 95/98/98SE, ME only
Main Features
■ You can use Automatic E-Mail Printing with other E-mail software:
Brother Automatic E-Mail Printing has some extra functions that other E-mail
software, such as Netscape Navigator™ or MS Internet Mail, do not support.
■ Automatic E-Mail Printing can be configured for a multiple user account:
In Brother Automatic E-Mail Printing you can set up more than one e-mail
account on a single PC so you can print e-mail in each account automatically.
■ Automatic access to your specifed POP3 server at the specifed time:
You can specify the time when the Brother Automatic E-Mail Printing
automatically accesses the server to check for new mail.
■ Provides an “In Memory” printer driver:
You can receive and print e-mail data at the same time, by searching for a
specified character string in the mail header. It allows you to see the sender,
subject and relevant part of the mail content.
Before You Use this Software
Please read
in the On-Line
Documentation on the CD-ROM. Check the online
README.WRI file in the root directory of the CD-ROM for last-
minute important information and troubleshooting tips not
included in the On-Line Documentation. Look for updates at
www.brother.com, which will be listed under your model number.
Note
To Access the On-Line Documentation
After you have installed the Brother driver(s) for your model and operating
system, click View On-Line Documentation for operation instructions.
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Using the Brother MFC with
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a New Power Macintosh
G3, G4 or iMac /iBook
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Set up Your USB Equipped Apple® Macintosh®
G3,G4 or iMac™ with
Mac OS 8.5/8.51/8.6/9.0
Before you can connect the MFC to your Machintosh®, you must purchase a
Note
USB cable that is no longer than 6 feet (1.8 meters).
Set up your USB Equipped Apple® Macintosh® with Mac OS 8.5/8.51/8.6/9.0
for your MFC: (For Scanner driver works with Mac OS 8.6/9.0)
Notice to Computer Users
A small filter core and cable tie are enclosed in a vinyl bag with your MFC.
PLEASE SAVE THESE PARTS. You will need them in the future if you
connect the MFC to a Computer. For optimal performance, use a USB Cable
with the enclosed Filter Core and Cable Tie.
When you use a Macintosh® with your MFC, please attach the enclosed Filter
Core to a USB Cable.
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2
Attach the Cable Tie 2 inches or less from the end of the USB Cable that will be
inserted into the MFC.
Attach the filter core between the USB Cable Connector and the Cable Tie by
pressing until you hear a click.
Cable Tie
Filter Core
Cable Tie
Filter Core
USB Cable
USB Cable
connector
To MFC
Set up your MFC and make sure that it is working properly.
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Installing the Brother Printer and Scanner
Drivers
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3
Turn on the power to your Macintosh and wait for the startup process to be
completed.
Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The window below will
appear automatically.
To install the printer and
scanner drivers, click
MFL Pro Driver
Installer.
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After installation is
completed, connect a
standard USB cable to
both the MFC and the
Macintosh.
Restart your Macintosh so it can recognize the new drivers.
Note
Installing PaperPort®
PaperPort is a document management application used to view scanned
documents.
1. Insert the Brother CD-ROM.
2. Click the PaperPort® 5.5 Installer.
3. Follow the instructions.
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Using Brother Printer driver with your Apple®
Macintosh®
To select the Printer:
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From the Apple menu, open the Chooser.
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3
Click the printer driver you installed to highlight it. On the right side of the
Chooser, click the printer to which you want to print. Close the Chooser.
To print the document:
From application software such as PaperPort®, click “File menu” and select
“Page Setup”. You can change the settings for Paper, Paper Thickness, Paper
Source, Orientation, and Scale, then click OK.
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From application software such as PaperPort, click “File menu” and select
“Print”. Click “Print” to start printing.
If you want to change Copies, Pages, Quality, Media Type and Color/Mono,
select your settings before clicking Print.
Note
Set Option allows you to change Document and Printing Options.
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Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with
Your Apple® Macintosh®
The Brother MFC software includes a TWAIN Scanner driver for Macintosh®.
This Macintosh® TWAIN Scanner driver can be used with application that
supports the TWAIN specification. You can use PaperPort for scanning.
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Accessing the Scanner
Run your PaperPort® software. You will see the PaperPort® icon in the upper
right hand corner of your screen. The first time you use the Brother TWAIN
driver, set it as the default by choosing the “Select Source”, then click the
PaperPort icon. Afterward, for each original you scan choose “Acquire
Image” by clicking the PaperPort icon. The Scanner setup dialog box will
appear.
Scanning a Document into Your Macintosh G3, G4 or
iMac
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2
Place the original in the ADF.
Adjust the following settings, if needed, in the scanner setup dialog box:
Resolution
Color Type
Brightness
Contrast
Scanning Area
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Click Start.
When scanning is finished, the image will appear in your graphics application.
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Settings in the Scanner Window
Image
Resolution
Choose the scanning resolution from the Resolution pop-up menu. Higher
resolutions take more memory and transfer time, but can achieve a finer scanned
image. (Each model has different resolutions. See Specification.)
Color Type
Black & White—Set the image Type to Black&White for text or line art. For
photographic images, set the image type to Gray (Error diffusion) or True Gray.
Gray (Error Diffusion)—is used for documents that contain photographic
images or graphics. (Error Diffusion is a method for creating simulated gray
images by placing black dots in a specific matrix instead of true gray dots.)
True Gray—also is used for documents containing photographic images or
graphics. This mode is more exact because it uses up to 256 shades of gray. It
requires the most memory and longest transfer time.
Colors—Choose either 8-bit. which scans up to 8-bit, 24-bit color, which scans
up to 8-bit, 24-bit color, which scans up to 16.8 million colors. Although using
24-bit color creates an image with the most accurate colors, the image file will
be approximately nine times larger than a file created with 8-bit. You have a
choice of faster scanning with or using the Brother Color Matching Technology
with 24-bit color.
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Scanning Area
Set the Size to one of the following:
• Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)
• A4 (210 x 297 mm)
• Legal (8.5 x 14 inches)
• A5 (148 x 210 mm)
• B5 (182 x 257 mm)
• Executive (7.25 x 10.5 inches)
• Business Card (90 x 60 mm)
• Custom (User adjustable from 0.35 x 0.35 inches to 8.5 x 14 inches)
After you choose a custom size, you can adjust the scanning area. Click and hold
the mouse button as you drag the mouse to crop the image.
Width: Enter the width of the custom size.
Length: Enter the length of the custom size.
Business Card Size
To scan business cards, select the Business Card size setting (90 x 60 mm) and
place the business card at the top center of a carrier sheet.
Carrier sheets are available from your Dealer.
When scanning photographs or other images for use in a word processor or other
graphics application, it is a good idea to try different settings for the contrast,
mode and resolution to determine which settings look best.
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Miscellaneous
Brightness
Adjust the brightness settings to obtain the best image. The Brother TWAIN
Scanner driver offers 100 brightness settings (-50 to 50). The default value is 0,
representing an “average” setting.
You can set the brightness level by dragging the slidebar to the right to lighten
the image or to the left to darken the image. You can also type a value in the box
to set the setting. Click OK.
If the scanned image is too light, set a lower brightness value and scan the
document again.
If the image is too dark, set a
higher brightness value and
scan the document again.
Contrast
The contrast setting is adjustable only when you have selected one of the gray
scale settings, but it is not available when Black & White is selected as the Gray
Scale.
Increasing the contrast level (by dragging the slidebar to the right) emphasizes
dark and light areas of the Image, while decreasing the contrast level (by
dragging the slidebar to the left) reveals more detail in gray areas. Instead of
using the slidebar, you can type a value in the box to set the contrast. Click OK.
Color Sync Dialog
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Perceptual Matching—All the colors of a given gamut are scaled proportionally
to fit within another gamut. This intent pretty much maintain the balance
between the colors in the image. This intent is the best choice for realistic
images, such as scanned photographs.
Saturation Matching—The relative saturation of colors is maintained from
gamut to gamut. So basically the colors are shifted to the edge of the gamut to
get the most saturated color possible. Rendering the image using this intent
gives the strongest colors and is the best choice for bar graphs and pie charts, in
which the actual color displayed is less important than its vividness.
Relative Colorimetric Matching—The colors that fall within the gamuts of both
devices are left unchanged. Some colors in both images will be exactly the same,
a useful outcome when colors must match quantitatively. What that means is
that if the color is inside the gamut, it will stay the same color. However, if the
color is outside the gamut, it will be mapped to the edge of the gamut. This intent
is best suited for logos or “spot colors” where color must match.
Absolute Colorimetric Matching—A close appearance match may be achieved
over most of the tonal range, but if the minimum density of the idealized image
is different from that of the output image, the areas of the image that are left
blank will be different. Colors that fall within the gamuts of both devices are left
unchanged.
Scanner Profile
Select your Brother MFC.
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PreScanning an Image
PreScanning allows you to scan an image quickly at a low resolution. A
thumbnail version will appear in the Scanning Area. This is only a preview of
the image, so you can see how it will look. The PreScan button is used to
preview an image for cropping any unwanted portions from the image. When
you are satisfied with the preview, click Start to scan the image.
1
2
Insert the original face down in the ADF.
Click PreScan.
The entire original will be scanned into your Macintosh G3 or iMac and will
appear in the Scanning Area of the Scanner dialog box:
3
To scan a portion of the
prescanned image, click and
drag the mouse to crop it.
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5
Insert original in the ADF of the Brother MFC again.
Adjust the settings for Resolution, Color Type (Gray Scale), Brightness,
Contrast, and Size in the Scanner Setup dialog box, as needed.
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Click Start.
This time only the selected area of the original will appear in the Scanning Area.
In your editing software application, refine the image as usual.
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Important Information
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Standard Telephone and FCC Notices
These notices are in effect on models sold and used in
the United States only.
This equipment is hearing aid compatible.
When programming emergency numbers and/or making test calls to
emergency numbers:
■ Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call
before hanging up.
■ Perform these activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late
evening.
This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules. On the rear panel of this
equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC
Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this
equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone
company.
You may safely connect this equipment to the telephone line by means of a
standard modular jack, USOC RJ11C.
An FCC compliant telephone cord with a modular plug is provided with this
equipment. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone line or
premises wiring using a compatible modular jack that is Part 68 compliant. See
the Installation section of this manual for details.
The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your
telephone line and still have those devices ring when your telephone number is
called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected
to one line should not exceed five (5). To be certain of the number of devices
you may connect to your line, as determined by the REN, you should contact
your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling
area. If your MFC 7300C or MFC 7400C damages the telephone line, the
telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they
will notify you in advance. But if advanced notice is not practical, you will be
notified as soon as possible. You will be informed of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC.
Your telephone company may make changes to its facilities, equipment,
operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your
equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity
to maintain uninterrupted telephone service.
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If you experience trouble with your MFC 7300C or MFC 7400C, please contact
a Brother Authorized Service Center for information on obtaining service or
repair. The telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment
from the line until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the
equipment is not malfunctioning.
If you are not able to solve a problem with your MFC, contact Brother at
USA:
1-800-284-4329
1-908-575-8790
(voice)
(fax)
From within Canada:
1-800-853-6660
1-514-685-4898
(voice)
(fax)
From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464
(voice)
WARNING
For protection against the risk of electrical shock, always disconnect all cables
from the wall outlet before servicing, modifying or installing the equipment.
This equipment may not be used on coin service lines provided by the
telephone company or connected to party lines.
Brother cannot accept any financial or other responsibilities that may be the
result of your use of this information, including direct, special or consequential
damages. There are no warranties extended or granted by this document.
WARNING
Important—About the Interface Cable
This machine has been certified to comply with FCC standards, which are
applied to the USA only. The shielded interface cable supplied with your MFC
should be used according to FCC 15.27 (C). In addition, a grounded plug
should be plugged into a grounded AC outlet after checking the rating of the
local power supply for the printer to operate properly and safely.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Declaration of Conformity (For USA only)
Responsible
Party:
Brother International Corporation
100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA
TEL: (908) 704-1700
declares, that the products
Product Name: MFC 7300C, MFC 7400C
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesirable operation.
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
(For Canada only)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
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ENERGY STAR Compliance Statement
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As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Brother Industries,
Ltd. has determined that product meets the
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ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions.
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2
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4
Save them for later reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
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6
Do not use this product near water.
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious damage to the product.
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Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for
ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or
heater. This product should never be placed in a built-in installation unless
proper ventilation is provided.
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This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the
label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or
local power company.
This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a
third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit into only a grounding-type power outlet.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
10 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place this product where
people can walk on the cord.
11 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere
ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the
extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products
plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes (USA only).
12 Do not place anything in front of the machine that will block received faxes. Do
not place anything in the path of received faxes.
13 Wait until pages have exited the machine before picking them up.
14 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, since they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in the risk of fire
or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
15 Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage points and/or other risks, and may void
your warranty. Refer all servicing to Authorized Service Personnel. A list of
Authorized Service Centers has been included for your convenience, or you may
contact Customer Service for your nearest Brother Authorized Service Center.
(See Brother Numbers, page i. )
16 This product does not have an ON/OFF switch. Therefore, it is very important
that you have easy access to the main plug and the main socket to which the plug
is connected, in case the main power to the MFC must be disconnected quickly.
17 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to Authorized
Service Personnel under the following conditions:
A When the power cord is damaged or frayed.
B If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions
are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore
the product to normal operation.
E If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
F
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need
for service.
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18 To protect your product against power surges, we recommend the use of a power
protection device (Surge Protector).
Trademarks
The brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Multi-Function Link and PhotoCapture Center are registered trademarks of
Brother Industries, Ltd.
© Copyright 2000 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
© Copyright 2000 Smith Micro Software, Inc. All rights reserved.
© Copyright 2000 Visioneer, Inc. All rights reserved.
PhotoPrinter Pro is a registered trademark of ArcSoft.
Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the U.S.
and other countries.
Microsoft is registered trademarks of Microsoft in the U.S. and other
companies.
Macintosh is a registered trademark, and iMac is a trademark of Apple
Computer. Inc.
Paper Port and Text Bridge are registered trademarks of ScanSoft™, Inc.
Excel and Word are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software
License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs.
IBM, IBM PC and Proprinter are registered trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation.
SmartMedia™ is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
Hammermill copyplus white is a registered trademark of International Paper.
All other brand and product names mentioned in this manual are
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N
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24
Troubleshooting and
24
Routine Maintenance
Troubleshooting
fax-back system
Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use fax-back system, so you
can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information
for all Brother products. This system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You can use the system to send faxes to any fax machine, not just the one from
which you are calling.
If you can’t resolve a difficulty with your MFC using this manual, call our
fax-back system and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions
about using the system, and an index of fax-back subjects.
USA:
1-800-521-2846
1-800-681-9838
From within Canada:
The Brother USA fax-back system number has been preprogrammed on One
Touch key 1.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You can find more information about Brother products on theWorld Wide Web.
From product specification sheets to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), it is
all there. Visit us at :
http://www.brother.com
Brother Bulletin Board
Brother’s Bulletin Board Numbers are
USA:
1-888-298-3616
1-514-685-2040
From within Canada:
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Error Messages
As with any sophisticated office product, errors may sometimes occur. If this
happens, your MFC often identifies the problem and displays an error message.
The table below explains the most common error messages.
You can correct most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, call the
Brother Fax-Back System.
USA:
1-800-521-2846
1-800-681-9838
From within Canada:
ERROR MESSAGES
ERROR MESSAGE
CHECK PAPER
CAUSE
ACTION
MFC is out of paper.
Add paper, and press Start.
COMM. ERROR
Poor phone line quality caused
communication error.
Try the call again. If problem continues,
call Telephone Company to check your
phone line.
CONNECTION FAIL You tried to poll a fax machine that is not in Verify the other party’s polling setup.
Polled Waiting mode.
COOLING DOWN
The print head has overheated.
Unplug the MFC and wait 30 minutes for it
to cool.
COVER OPEN
Control panel cover or top cover is not
closed completely.
Open, then close the covers.
Try to transmit or receive again.
DISCONNECTED
DOCUMENT JAM
The other party or other party’s fax
machine terminated the call.
Documents were not inserted or fed
properly, or document was longer than
about 40" inches (90cm).
INK EMPTY
One or more of the ink cartridges is out of
ink.
Call Brother Customer Service.
MACHINE ERROR
XX
MFC has a mechanical problem.
USA:
1-800-284-4329
From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660
From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464
MEMORY FULL
NEAR EMPTY
You can’t store data in the memory.
One or more of the ink cartridges is running Order a new ink cartridge. See p. ii.
out of ink.
NO RESPONSE/
BUSY
The number you dialed does not answer or Verify the number and try again.
is busy.
NOT REGISTERED
You tried to access a One Touch or Speed
Dial number that is not programmed.
Set up the One Touch or Speed Dial
number.
PRINTER JAM
The paper is jammed in the MFC.
SET CARTRIDGES
An ink cartridge is not installed properly.
Re-install the ink, seating it properly. See
WARMING UP
The print head detects low temperature.
Wait until the MFC warms up.
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Document Jam
If the original is jammed, follow the steps as below.
Document Jam inside front of control panel.
1
2
3
Remove any paper
from the ADF that is
not jammed.
Pull the jammed
original out toward the
front of the MFC.
Press Stop.
Document Jam inside back of control panel.
1
Remove any paper
from the ADF that is
Control
Panel
not jammed.
Cover
Lift the control panel
cover.
2
3
Pull the jammed
document out toward
the back of the MFC.
4
Close the control
panel cover.
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Printer Jam or Paper Jam
Remove the jammed paper depending on where it is jammed in the MFC.
Paper is jammed in the multi-purpose sheet feeder.
1
2
Remove any paper
from the multi-
purpose sheet feeder
that is not jammed.
Pull the jammed paper
upward and remove it.
Multi-Purpose
Sheet
Feeder
Paper is jammed inside the MFC.
1
Open the control panel
cover by pulling it
toward you, then lift
the top cover toward
the back.
2
3
Remove the jammed
paper.
Close the control
panel cover and top
cover.
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1 Paper is jammed inside front of MFC.
1
Pull the paper toward
you.
2 Paper is jammed inside back of MFC.
1
2
3
4
Open the jam clear
cover.
Pull the paper out of
the back of the MFC.
Close the jam clear
cover.
Press Stop, then press
Start.
Jam Clear Cover
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If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC
If you think there is a problem with your MFC, make a copy first. If the copy
looks good, the problem is probably not your MFC. Check the chart below and
follow the troubleshooting tips.
DIFFICULTY
SUGGESTIONS
Printing or Receiving Faxes
Condensed Print and Horizontal
Streaks / Top and Bottom of
Sentences Are Cut Off
If your copy looks good, you probably had a bad connection, with static or
interference on the phone line. If the copy looks bad, call Brother Customer
Service at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660 (from within Canada)
or 1-514-685-6464 (from within Montreal).
Poor Quality Print
Make sure the Printer Driver matches the type of paper you are using (see
(see Chapter 3). Don’t handle the paper until the ink is dry. Adjust the
Smudged stain on the top center of the Press the purple paper thickness adjustment lever down. (See Loading,
printer page
paper, page 15-3.)
Printing Too Dark or Too Light
Make sure your ink cartridges are fresh. Cartridges are good up to two
years, after that the ink may become clogged. Cartridge expiration dates are
printed on the package. Make sure the Printer Driver matches the type of
Chapter 3). The recommended environment for your MFC is between 50°F
to 95°F.
Printing Appears Dirty or Ink Seems
to Run
Make sure you are using the recommended paper (see Chapter 3). Don’t
handle the paper until the ink is dry.
The recommended environment for your MFC is between 50°F to 95°F.
White Lines in Text or Graphics
Stains Appear on the Reverse Side or Make sure the Printer Platen and Pick Up Roller are not dirty with ink mist.
Vertical Black Lines When Receiving The sender’s scanner may be dirty. Ask the sender to make a copy to see if
the problem is with the sending machine. Try receiving from another fax
machine.
If the problem continues, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329
(USA).
Phone Line or Connections
MFC Does Not Answer When Called Make sure the MFC is in the correct receiving mode for your setup (either
MANUAL, FAX, FAX/TEL or TAD). Check for dial tone. If possible, call
your MFC to hear it answer. If there is still no answer, check the telephone
line cord connection. Connect a standard telephone handset to the MFC
telephone jack. If there is no ringing when you call your MFC, call your
Telephone Company to check the line.
No Dial Tone on the Handset
Check telephone line cord connections at the MFC and wall jack. Check
that the handset is connected to the MFC’s handset jack. Test the wall jack
with another single line telephone. If no dial tone on the wall outlet, call
your Telephone Company.
Sending Faxes
Poor Transmitting Quality
Try changing your resolution to FINE or SUPERFINE. Make a copy to
verify your MFC’s scanner operation.
Transmission Verification Report
says “Result:NG”
There is probably temporary noise or static on the line. Try sending the fax
again. If the problem continues, call the Telephone Company to check your
phone line.
Vertical Black Lines When Sending
If the copy you made shows the same problem, your scanner is dirty (see
Cleaning the Scanner, page 24-12.).
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DIFFICULTY
Handling Incoming Calls
SUGGESTIONS
Double Ring in FAX/TEL Mode
The MFC knows the incoming call is not a fax so it is signaling you to
answer the telephone call. Pick up the MFC handset or answer from an
extension phone and press your MFC’s Telephone Answer Code (default
setting is #51).
Transferring a Fax Call to the MFC
Custom Features on a Single Line
If you answered at the MFC, press Start and hang up immediately. If you
answered at an extension phone, press your Fax Receive Code (default
setting is 51). When your MFC answers, hang up.
If you have Call Waiting, Caller ID, Call Waiting/Caller ID, Ring Master,
Voice Mail, alarm system or any other custom feature on a single phone
line with your MFC, it may create a problem sending or receiving fax data.
For example: If you are sending or receiving a fax message while a custom
feature signal comes through on the line, the signal can temporarily
interrupt or disrupt the fax data. Brother’s ECM feature should help
overcome this problem. This condition is related to the telephone system
industry, and is common to all devices that send and receive information
on a single, shared line with custom features. If avoiding a slight
interruption is crucial to your business, a separate line with no custom
features is recommended.
Printer Difficulties
Horizontal lines appear in Text or
Graphics.
the print heads five times and the print has not improved, call Brother
Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660 (from
within Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (from within Montreal).
Cannot perform ‘2 in 1’ printing.
Check that the paper size setting in the application and in the printer driver
are the same.
Cannot print when using Paint Brush. Try setting the Display setting to ‘256 colors’.
Cannot print when using Adobe
Illustrator.
Try to reduce the printing resolution.
Thick line and thin line appear
alternately. (banding)
Turn OFF ‘Bi-Directional Printing’ from the ‘Quality/Color’ tab in the
printer driver.
There are some dense lines.
Turn ON ‘Reverse Order’ from the ‘Paper’ tab in the printer driver.
When using ATM fonts, some
characters are missing or some
characters are printed in the same
place.
If you are using Windows ® 95 or 98, select ‘Printer Settings’ from the
‘Start’ menu. Open ‘Brother XXXX’ properties. Click ‘Spool Setting’ on
the ‘Details’ tab. Select ‘RAW’ from ‘Spool Data Format’. Do NOT clean
When using Power Point or Excel,
hatch pattern is not what you are
expecting.
Open the ‘Quality/Color’ tab in the printer driver, and change the
‘Document Type’ to ‘Photo’.
Printing is slow.
In the Quality/Color tab of the Print dialog box, select Auto in the
Document section.
True2Life is not working correctly.
If the image data is not full color (such as 256 color) in your application,
True2Life does not function. Please use at least 24 bit color data with the
True2Life feature.
Video Capture
LCD does not show “Video: Press
Copy/Capture Ready”
Check the video cable connection to the MFC’s RCA pin jack. Check that
the video equipment is sending a signal (video equipment is turned on and
set to the correct setting).
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How to Improve Print Quality
Test Print
If the quality is not satisfactory, first print a test page to help you identify
settings you may want to change.
1
2
3
Press Function, 2, 1.
1.TEST PRINT
Press Start. The MFC begins printing.
Press Stop to exit.
Cleaning the Print Head
Clean the print head if you get a horizontal line in the text or graphics on your
printed documents. You can clean the four color (black, cyan, yellow, magenta)
print heads (or a single color) by using Ink Management.
Caution
Do NOT clean the print head by touching it with your hand or a cloth.
Press Ink Management.
1
2
3
Press 1 to choose 1.CLEANING.
Press
or
to choose the color you want to clean and press Set.
The MFC will clean the print head automatically. When cleaning is finished, the
MFC will go back online automatically.
If you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved, call
Brother Customer Service for assistance at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-
6660 (from within Canada), or 1-514-685-6464 (from within Montreal). You
may have to replace the print head. (Replacement instructions are included with the
HD004, print head accessory).
Note
WARNING
Do NOT touch the print head unless you are replacing it. Touching the print
head may cause permanent damage and may void the print head’s warranty.
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Aligning Ink Cartridges
This feature allows you to check and align the ink cartridges to assure best print
quality. Make sure there is paper in the cassette before you start the alignment
procedure.
1
2
Press Function, 2, 2.
2.VERTICAL ALIGN
Press Start. The MFC prints a sample page.
Study the alignment page and decide which sample numbers show the most
evenly printed ink lines for 300 and 600 dpi.
300 DPI ADJUST
ENTER NO.(1-9)
3
Using the dial pad, enter the level of adjustment needed for 300 dpi (1 to 9).
600 DPI ADJUST
ENTER NO.(1-9)
4
5
6
Using the dial pad, enter the level of adjustment needed for 600 dpi (1 to 9).
Print another sample Test Print and check it (see page 24-8).
Press Stop to exit.
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Turning Off Bi-directional Printing
You can further improve print quality by turning off bi-directional printing and
setting the MFC to print in one direction only. However, this will reduce print
speed by one half.
1
2
Press Function, 2, 3.
3.BI-DIR PRINT
Press
or
to select OFF.
Don’t handle the paper until the ink is dry.
Special ink jet, glossy and transparency paper will take longer to dry than plain
paper, so do not touch the printed copy until the ink has dried.
Packing and Shipping the MFC
Whenever you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with your
MFC. If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you could void your warranty.
1
2
Unplug the MFC from the telephone wall socket.
Unplug the MFC from the AC outlet.
Caution
Do not unplug the MFC after a print job until you hear the final click.
3
Remove the paper wire extension, paper tray, document support, document wire
extension, and handset, and keep them. If you are packing the machine for a
Swap Return with Brother, keep these items and return only the machine.
Caution
Please remove the ink cartridges and attach the yellow shipping cover. Damage
to your print head resulting from packing without the yellow shipping cover
will void your warranty.
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4
Wrap the MFC in the plastic bag and place it in the original carton with the
original packing material.
5
(Skip this step for Swap Returns to Brother.) Place additional parts (cords, trays,
wire extensions and printed materials cords and trays) and documents (manual
and printed material) into the carton.
If you are returning your machine to Brother as part of the Swap Program, pack
only the MFC. Keep all separate parts and printed materials to use with your
“Swap” machine.
Note
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6
Close the carton.
Routine Maintenance
Cleaning the Scanner
Unplug the MFC and open the control panel cover and lift the top cover. Clean
the flat white pressure bar and the glass strip under the bar with isopropyl
alcohol on a lint-free cloth.
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Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen
When you want to clean your MFC printer platen, wipe it with a lint free cloth
that is dry or lightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
Paper Feed Star Wheel
Flat Cable
Printer Platen
WARNING
■ Be sure to unplug the MFC from the main power outlet before cleaning the printer
platen.
■ Be careful not to touch the paper feed star wheels and flat cable.
Replacing the Ink Cartridges
Your MFC is equipped with an ink dot counter that automatically monitors the
ink level in each color cartridge. When the counter detects an ink cartridge is
running out of ink, the MFC will notify you with a message on the LCD.
The display shows you which color cartridges are low or empty. Be sure to
follow the display prompts so you replace the color cartridges in the appropriate
order.
When the ink cartridges are running low, you must use Ink Management
to begin the cartridge replacement (Steps 1–3). If the ink is empty, skip to
Step 4.
1
2
3
Press Ink Management.
Press or to choose 2. REPLACE INK.
Press Set.
If one or more ink cartridges are empty, for example Black, the screen displays
INK EMPTY BLACK and PLS OPEN COVER.
4
Open the control panel cover and lift the top cover.
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5
Remove the ink
cartridge by
pulling it toward
you and lifting it
up and out of the
print head.
6
Open the new ink cartridge bag for the color on the display and remove the ink
cartridge.
7Hold the new ink
cartridge as shown
in the illustration,
and peel the
opening
sealing tape from
the side of the ink
cartridge.
Peel in the direction
away from you!
Carefully peel the
tape in the
direction away
from you.
To prevent spilling ink and staining your hands and clothing, remove the
sealing tape gently.
Note
8
Each color has its own correct position. Insert each new ink cartridge into the
carriage using the color indicator on the cartridge holder as a guide.
9
After installing the ink cartridges, close the top cover and control panel cover.
Your MFC prepares for a “head cleaning” and goes online. The display screen
prompts you to verify a new ink cartridge was inserted for each color you
removed. Example: DID YOU CHANGE BLCK 1. YES 2. NO.
If the ink cartridge you installed is not a brand new one, please make sure to
select 2.
10 For each new cartridge, Press 1 on the dial pad to reset the ink dot counter for
that color automatically. (The ink dot counter enables the MFC to notify you
when a color is running low.)
The MFC will enter a cleaning cycle for approximately 3 minutes for each
replaced cartridge. The display screen alternately shows CLEANING and
PLEASE WAIT.
When the MFC completes the cleaning cycle, the display returns to Standby
mode (date and time).
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WARNING
If ink gets in your eyes, irrigate them with water immediately and consult a
doctor if you are concerned.
Caution
■ DO NOT remove ink cartridges if you do not need to replace them. If you do so, it
may reduce the ink quantity and the printer will not know the quantity of ink left in the
cartridge.
■ DO NOT shake the ink cartridges, because the ink may spill when you take off the
sealing tape.
■ If ink stains your body or clothing, wash with soap or detergent immediately.
■ If you install an ink cartridge in the wrong color position, you must clean the print
head several times before you start printing, after correcting the cartridge installation,
because the colors were mixed.
■ Once you open an ink cartridge, install it in the MFC and use it up within six months
of installation. Use unopened ink cartridges by the expiration date written on the
cartridge package.
■ DO NOT refill the ink cartridges. Attempting to use refilled cartridges may cause
damage to the print head and will void your warranty.
If the INK EMPTY error message is on the display after you have installed ink
Note
cartridges, check that the ink cartridges are installed correctly.
If you still cannot solve a problem with your MFC, call Brother Customer
Service (see Brother Numbers, page i).
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Glossary
Activity Report Lists information about the last 50 incoming and outgoing faxes. TX means
Transmit. RX means Receive.
ADF (Automatic Document Feed) Refers to the number of pages that can be placed in the
document feeder and fed one at a time automatically.
Auto Dial List A listing of names and numbers stored in One Touch and Speed Dial memory, in
numerical order.
Automatic E-Mail Printing Software application that automatically prints incoming e-mail
messages on the MFC (on the CD-ROM).
automatic fax transmission Sending a fax without picking up the handset.
Automatic Redial A feature that enables your MFC to redial the last fax number if the original
fax did not go through because the line was busy or there was no answer.
Backup Print Sets your MFC to print a copy of faxes that are received and stored in memory.
beeper The sound the keys make when they are pressed, an error occurs or a document has been
received or transmitted.
beeper volume Volume setting for the beep when you press a key or make an error.
Brightness Changing the Brightness makes the whole image lighter or darker.
broadcasting The ability to send the same fax message to more than one location.
Call Back Message Allows you to send a fax and then leave a message for the other party to call
you back.
Call Reservation Allows you send a fax and then at the end of transmission, you can talk with
the other party.
Caller ID A service purchased from the Telephone Company that lets you see the number (or
name) of the party calling you.
Cancel Job Cancels a programmed job, like Delayed Fax or Polling.
CNG tones The special tones (beeps) sent by fax machines during automatic transmission to tell
the receiving machine that they are a from fax machine.
communication error (or Comm. Error) An error during fax sending or receiving, usually
caused by line noise or static.
Coding Method Method of coding the information contained in a document. All fax machines
must use a minimum standard of Modified Huffman (MH). Your fax machine is capable of
greater compression methods, Modified Read (MR) and Modified Modified Read (MMR), if
the receiving machine has the same capability.
Compatibility Group The ability of one fax unit to communicate with another. Compatibility is
assured between ITU-T Groups.
Contrast Setting to compensate for dark or light documents, by lightening dark documents or
darkening light documents.
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Cover Page Prints a page at the other party’s machine, that contains the sender and recipient’s
name and fax number, number of pages and comment. You can generate an electronic cover
page at the other end with pre-programmed information from memory or you can print a
sample cover page to fax with your document.
Cover Page Message The comment that is on the Cover Page. This is a programmable feature.
Delayed Fax Sends your fax at a later time that day.
Distinctive Ring A service purchased from the Telephone Company that provides another phone
number on an existing phone line. The Brother MFC uses the new number to simulate a
dedicated fax line.
Dual Access (Not available for color fax) Your MFC can scan outgoing faxes or scheduled jobs
into memory at the same time it is sending a fax or receiving or printing an incoming fax.
Easy Receive Enables your MFC to respond to CNG tones if you interrupt a fax call by
answering it.
ECM (Error Correction Mode) Detects errors during fax transmission and resends the page(s)
of the document that had an error.
Electronic Cover Page A preprogrammed cover page that is transmitted from the fax machine’s
memory, eliminating the need for making up cover pages manually.
E-Mail Printing Software application that automatically retrieves your e-mail messages from
your POP3 server and prints them on your MFC.
extension phone A telephone on the fax number that is plugged into a separate wall jack.
external phone A TAD (telephone answering device) or telephone that is plugged into the EXT
jack of your MFC.
F/T Ring Time The length of time the MFC rings (when the answer mode setting is FAX/TEL)
to notify you to pick up a voice call that it answered.
FAX/TEL mode You can receive faxes and telephone calls. Do not use FAX/TEL if you are
using an external answering machine.
Fax Forwarding Sends a fax received in memory to another preprogrammed fax number.
Fax Storage You can print stored faxes later, or retrieve them from another location using Fax
Forwarding, Paging, or Remote Retrieval functions.
fax tones The signals sent by sending and receiving fax machines while communicating
information.
Fine Mode Resolution is 196 x 203 dpi. It is used for small print and graphs.
Function Mode The programming mode for changing the settings of your MFC.
gray scale The shades of gray available for copying and faxing photographs.
group number A combination of One Touch and/or Speed Dial numbers that are stored on a One
Touch key for Broadcasting.
Ink Management button Cleans the print head and/or resets the ink dot counter after replacing
an ink cartridge.
interval The preprogrammed time period between automatically printed Activity Reports. You
can print Activity Reports on demand without interrupting this cycle.
LCD (liquid crystal display) The display screen on the MFC that shows interactive messages
during On-Screen Programming and defaults to the date and time when the machine is idle.
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manual fax When you lift the handset so you can hear the receiving fax machine answer before
you press Start to begin transmission.
Memory Status List Shows how much memory is being used, how much is left, and the type of
messages in memory.
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Multi-Function Link Pro Software application Turns your MFC into a printer and a scanner
and enables PC faxing (For MFC 7400C only) using the MFC. (Optional Brother Software
application)
Next Fax Reservation Accepts the next document in the document feeder for transmission while
the Memory is full.
One Touch Keys on the MFC control panel where you can store numbers for easy dialing. You
must use a separate key for each number.
Out of Paper Reception Receives faxes into the MFC’s memory when the machine is out of
paper.
Overseas Mode Makes temporary changes to the fax tones to accommodate noise and static on
overseas phone lines.
Paging Feature enables your fax unit to call your pager when a fax is received into its memory.
Pause Allows you to place a 3.5 second delay in the dialing sequence stored on One Touch and
Speed Dial numbers.
Photo Mode A resolution setting that uses varying shades of gray for the best representation of
photographs.
polling The process of a fax machine calling another fax machine to retrieve waiting fax
messages.
printer alarm Audible alarm when the printer is not able to print.
Pulse (For Canada only) A form of rotary dialing on a telephone line.
Real Time Transmission When memory is full, you can send documents in real time.
reduction reduces the size of incoming faxes.
remaining jobs You can check which jobs are waiting in memory and cancel jobs individually.
remote activation allows you to transfer a fax call, answered at an extension phone, to the MFC.
remote retrieval access code The four-digit code (159 ) that allows you to call and access your
MFC from a remote location.
resolution The number of vertical and horizontal lines per inch. See: Standard, Super Fine and
Photo.
Ring Delay The number of rings before the MFC answers in FAX or FAX/TEL mode.
Ring Volume Volume setting for the MFC’s ring.
scanning The process of sending an electronic image of an original paper document into your
computer.
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ScanSoft™ PaperPort LE for Brother A document management application that enables you
to view incoming faxes and scanned documents.
speed dial A preprogrammed number for easy dialing. You must press the Search/Speed Dial
button and then #, two digit code to start the dialing process.
Standard resolution 98 x 203 dpi. It is used for regular size text and quickest transmission.
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Station ID The stored information that appears on the top of faxed pages. It includes the sender’s
name and fax number.
super fine resolution 392 x 203 dpi. Best for very small print and line art.
TAD (telephone answering device) You can connect an external TAD to the EXT. jack of the
MFC for TAD mode.
Tel-index An electronic, alphabetical listing of stored One Touch, Speed Dial and Group
numbers.
Temporary Setting You can select certain options for each fax transmission without changing
the default settings.
transmission The process of sending documents over the phone lines from your MFC to the
receiving fax machine.
User Setting List A printed report that shows the current settings of your MFC.
Xmit Report (Transmission Report) A listing of each transmission, date, time, and number of
pages.
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Product Description
The MFC 7300C is a 5 in 1 Multi-Function Center: Color Printer, Color Copier
(single copies), Color Scanner, Plain Paper Fax, and Video Capture. The
MFC 7400C is a 6 in 1 Multi-Function Center: Color Printer, Color Copier
(multiple copies), Color Scanner, Plain Paper Fax, PC Fax (via your PC) and
Video Capture/PhotoCapture Center™.
Fax
Compatibility
Coding System
ITU-T Group 3
MH/MR/MMR/JBIG (Only for MFC7400C) /
JPEG
Modem Speed
Cut Sheet Size
14400/12000/9600/7200/4800/2400
Automatic Fallback
Min. 3.5" (W) x 5.0" (L)
Max. 8.5" (W) x 14.0" (L)
Scanning/Printing Width 8.2 inches (208 mm)
Paper Cassette
Printer Type
Gray Scale
100 Sheets (20 lbs.)
Ink Jet
256 levels (Error Diffusion)
LCD, 16 characters
Standard, Sequential
Display
Polling Types
Contrast Control
Automatic/Super Light/Super Dark
(manual setting)
Resolution
• Horizontal 203 dot/inch (8 dot/mm)
• Vertical
Standard—98 line/inch
(3.85 line/mm)
Fine, Photo—196 line/inch
(7.7 line/mm)
Superfine, Photo—392 line/inch
(15.4 line/mm)
Memory Capacity
One Touch Dial
MFC 7300C—2 MB (up to 100 pages)
MFC 7400C—4 MB(up to 180 pages)
4 x 2
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Speed Dial
100 stations
Automatic Redial
Auto Answer
3 times at 5 minute intervals
0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 rings
Communication Source
Public switched telephone network
Operating Environment 50–95° F (10–35° C)
Best Print Quality
Power Source
68–91° F (20–33° C)
120V AC 50/60Hz
(USA, Canadian Version Only)
Power Consumption
Dimensions
Standby: under 10 watts
Peak: under 45 watts
18.4 x 13.8 x 9.0 (inches)
468 x 352 x 228 (mm)
Weight
18lb/8kg
* “Pages” refers to the “Brother Standard Chart No. 1” (a typical business
letter, Standard resolution). Specifications and printed materials are subject
to change for improvement without prior notice.
Printer
Printing
Print Method
Resolution
Piezo with 107 x 4 nozzles
1200 x 1200 dots per inch (DPI)
600 x 600 dots per inch (DPI)
300 x 300 dots per inch (DPI)
300 x 150 dots per inch (DPI)
Print Speed
up to 12 pages/minute (Mono)
up to 10 pages/minute (Color)
Print Width
8 inches (203.2 mm)
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Disk-Based Fonts
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Controller
Parallel Interface
A bi-directional shielded IEEE 1284 Compliant
parallel interface that is no longer than 6 feet
(1.8m)
USB Interface
A Standard Universal Serial Bus cable that is no
longer than 6 feet (1.8m)
To meet FCC emission requirements for the MFC, you must attach the included
filter core and cable tie to the Parallel or USB cable.
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Print Media
Paper Input
Automatic loading from the Multi-Purpose
Sheet Feeder
■ Paper type:
Plain paper, coated paper, glossy paper,
transparencies, organizer paper (K, L) and
envelopes
■ Paper size:
Letter, Legal, A5, Executive, envelopes
(COM-10, DL, C5, B5, Monarch) organizer
(K, L), Postcard, Photo.
Width
5.8–8.5" (148–216 mm)
Length 5–14" (127–356 mm)
Weight 17–32 lb (64–120 g/m2)
■ Maximum feeder capacity: Approx. 100
sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) plain paper.
Paper Output
Approximately 50 sheets of plain paper
(Face up print delivery to the paper output tray)
It is recommended that printed sheets are taken
from the paper output tray immediately after
printing.
Consumable Items
Ink
Black and 3 individual color ink cartridges
separate from the print head
Service Life of Ink
Cartridge
Approximately 850 page/Black cartridge at
10% coverage
Approximately 410 page/Color cartridge at10%
coverage
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External Telephone Answering Device
Dialing
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Fax codes
Drivers
installing
Windows Parallel 14-2
Windows USB 14-17
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Fax, stand-alone
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sending
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Improving print quality
Installing Brother Software
attach to a bi-directional parallel cable
attach to a USB cable
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Macintosh G3, G4 or iMac
Manual
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Multi-Function Link
Multi-Function Link Pro
Paperport
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PhotoCapture Center
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Compact Flash
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SmartMedia
One Touch numbers
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Reducing
Setup
Software
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Windows Parallel 14-2
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Windows USB 14-17
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checking what’s in memory
Speaker
fax (standard, Fine, SuperFine, Photo,
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TAD (Telephone Answering Device)
external
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TextBridge OCR 18-1
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the Bi-directional
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Voice calls
Volume, setting
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Windows 95,98,98SE,ME,2000
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Video
Video Capture from the PC
Connecting Your Video Equipment
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Remote Retrieval Access Card
If you plan to receive fax messages while away from your machine, carrying the
Remote Retrieval Access Card printed below will serve as a convenient
reminder of the retrieval procedures. Simply cut out the card and fold it to fit
your wallet or organizer. Keeping it handy will help you derive the full benefit
of your machine’s forwarding, paging and remote retrieval features.
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EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS
(For Canada Only)
NOTICE:
The industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification
means that the equipment meets telecommunications network protective,
operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the
appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The
Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s
satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to
be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company.
The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of
connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above
conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative
designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to
this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications
company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water
pipe system, if present, are connected together.
This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
Caution:
Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves,
but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician,
as appropriate.
NOTICE:
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device
provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed
to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface
may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement
that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not
exceed 5 REN=0.2B
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Brother International Corporation
100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard
P.O. Box 6911
Bridgewater, NJ 08807–0911 USA
Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd.
1 rue Hôtel de Ville,
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, CANADA H9B 3H6
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These machines are made for use in the USA and CANADA only. We cannot recommend
using them overseas because it may violate the Telecommunications Regulations of that
country and the power requirements of your Multi-Function Center may not be compatible
with the power available in foreign countries. Using USA or CANADA models overseas is
at your own risk and will void your warranty.
LE3310001
Printed in Malaysia
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