Brother FAX 580MC Sending a Fax from Your PC, Sending a Quick Fax, Multi-Function Link

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Multi-Function Link®

The Multi-Function Link® 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® program group.

ScanSoftTM PaperPort®

ScansoftTM PaperPort® for Brother is a document management application. You will use PaperPort® to view incoming faxes and scanned documents. PaperPort® has a sophisticated, yet easy to use filing system that will help you organize your documents. It allows you to combine or “stack” documents of different formats for printing, faxing, or filing. PaperPort® can be accessed through the PaperPort® program group.

Sending a Fax from Your PC

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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Contents SWNER’O Lanuam If You Need to Call Customer Service Frequently Asked Questions FAQs For Customer ServiceBrother Numbers Brother fax-back systemOrdering Accessories and Supplies PC402RFCompilation and Publication Notice For USA and CanadaTrademarks Exchange Service What to do if you think your Product is defectiveLimitations What to do if you think your Product is defective Vii For Canada Only Table of Contents On-Screen Programming Setup Send Telephone Services Making Copies Setting Up the MFC 660MC Computer to Work Together 14-1 Specifications Index Remote Retrieval Access Card Using This Manual IntroductionAbout FAX/MFC Finding InformationECM Error Correction Mode Fax Tones and HandshakeFAX 580MC and MFC 660MC Control Panel Overview 18 17 14 13Location and Connections Choosing a LocationAttach the paper wire extension AssemblyPacking List Attach the output paper support Attach the paper trayLoading the Paper Connections Connecting the MachineAcceptable Paper Roll Over Phone Lines Special Line ConsiderationsTwo-Line Phone System Converting Telephone Wall Outlets If you are installing the FAX/MFC to work with a PBX Custom Features on Your Phone LineMulti-Line Connections PBX Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device TAD SequenceConnections Connecting an External TelephoneOutgoing Message OGM Function Mode 3On-Screen ProgrammingUser-Friendly Programming Alternating DisplaysLOW Function Selection TableEnglish DELAY04 Toll SaveroffLetter OFFInterrupt IntervalVoiceon FAX/MFC4Initial Setup Setting Date and TimeSetting Station ID Getting StartedSetting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode For Canada Only Details for Entering TextInserting spaces Making correctionsSetting Up Your Area Code For USA Only Special characters and symbolsRepeating letters AreaSetting Beeper Volume Choosing the Handset VolumeVolume Amplify OFF Volume Amplify ON-TEMPORARYSetting the Speaker Volume Setting the Ring VolumeSetting Volume Amplify Memory StorageSelect Answer Mode 5Setup ReceiveBasic Receiving Operations Setting Ring Delay To select or change your Answer ModeFAX only FAX/TEL Manual Mcmsg CTRPress Easy Receive Setting Paper Size Printing a Reduced Incoming originalReduction Recommended ReductionsFor FAX/TEL Mode Only Advanced Receiving OperationsOperation from External or Extension Telephone Changing Remote CodesPolling Setting Multi-function Link Mode For MFC 660MC OnlyMF Link 6Setup Send Automatic Document Feeder ADFMemory TXON? Memory TXPress Function/Set, 3 Resolution Basic Sending OperationsContrast Press Function/Set , 3Overseas Mode Delayed FaxSetting Up for Polled Transmit Advanced Sending OperationsCancel JOB Canceling a Scheduled JobWaiting More Advanced Features Call Brother fax-back system 7Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options Storing Numbers for Easy DialingStoring One Touch Dial Numbers Press Function/Set, 6SPEED-DIAL? # Storing Speed Dial NumbersEnter & SET Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting Setup GroupgoChanging One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers Select ONE-TOUCHDialing Options Manual DialingOne Touch Dialing Speaker PhoneDialing Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers Speed DialingSearch RedialAnswering Calls with the Speakerphone BroadcastingPage 8Telephone Services Custom FeaturesDistinctive Ring Registering the Distinctive Ring PatternCaller ID Caller ID LogPrinting the Caller ID Log Viewing the Caller ID LogDialpress Start Returning a Call from the LogRegistering a Caller ID Number Caller ID LOG Press Start KEYCompany Clearing a Caller ID Stored in MemoryCall Waiting Caller ID CallManage For USA OnlyRegistration with CallManage L E P H O N E S E R V I C E S Flexible Memory Settings Message Storage Message Center Mode9Message Center Setting Message Storage Setting Up the Message CenterRecording Message Center Outgoing Message Activating Message Center Mode Message IndicatorListening to Outgoing Message OGM Erasing Outgoing Message OGMBackup Printing Option Backup PrintonPlaying Voice Messages Printing a Fax MessageErasing Messages Setting Maximum Time for Incoming MessagesTo erase voice messages individually Setting Toll Saver ICM Recording MonitorRecording a Conversation Fax Forwarding/PagingFWD# Programming a Fax Forwarding NumberProgramming Paging Number Press 9 0 to reset the FAX/MFC when you finish Remote Commands ICMMSG CTR OGM T OGMFAX VoiceMSG CTR FAX/TELE S S a G E C E N T E R 10 10Making Copies Copy FunctionsMaking a Single Copy NO.OF COPIES01 Then Copy or SETMulti Copysort Sort P.01 FNE Then Copy or SETRECEIVE, Setup SEND, Print Reports FAX/MFC Settings and Activity11 11Printing Reports Transmission Verification Xmit Report Activity Report IntervalINTERVAL? Press Function/Set, 712 12Important Information Standard Telephone and FCC Notices12 2 I M P O R T a N T I N F O R M a T I O N Important Safety Instructions 12 4 I M P O R T a N T I N F O R M a T I O N 13 13Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance TroubleshootingError Messages Change CartridgeYES Printout is jammedCOMM.ERROR Machine Error Press Stop KEYOriginal is jammed Connection Fail Disconnected Document JAMVertical Black Lines When Receiving FAX/MFC Does Not Answer When CalledIf You Are Having Difficulty with Your FAX/MFC Printing or Receiving FaxesSending Faxes Handling Incoming Calls Cleaning the Scanner Routine MaintenanceCleaning the Print Head Replacing the Print Cartridge Package Contents Before You Install Multi-Function LinkPC Configuration Requirements Connecting the MFC 660MC to Your PC Choosing the Software to Install Install Multi-Function Link SoftwareOn-Line Documentation Product SupportInstalling the Brother Software Installing the Multi-Function Link SoftwareOverview of Basic Steps Page Viewing On-Line Documentation Introduction Running the Brother SoftwareSending a Fax from Your PC Sending a Quick FaxMulti-Function Link ScanSoftTM PaperPortSending a Fax from the Main Menu Sending a Fax from a Windows Application Receiving Faxes into the PC Checklist for the MFCBefore You Begin Viewing Received Faxes On your PCScanning a Document ResolutionScanning Options Contrast Scanning into the PaperPort ViewerImage Type 16 16Multi-Function Link option For FAX 580MC OnlySpecifications ResolutionCOMM. Error Check PaperConnection Fail DisconnectedOn-Line Documentation 14-5 On-Screen Programming TEL.INDEX ListUser Settings Report TOP Cover OpenN D E Remote Retrieval Access Card E M O T E R E T R I E V a L a C C E S S C a R D Visit us on the World Wide Web