4Initial Setup, Getting Started, Setting Station ID | Brother 580MC

4 4Initial Setup

Getting Started

After you have assembled your machine using the Brother StartCard, continue the initial setup by programming the rest of the initial settings.

Setting Date and Time

Your FAX/MFC displays the date and time, and prints it on every fax you send.

In the event of a power failure, the FAX/MFC maintains date and time information for up to two hours. All other settings remain unaffected.

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Press Function/Set, 1, 1.

Enter the last two digits of the year and press Function/Set.

Enter two digits for the month and press Function/Set. (For example, enter 09 for September, or 10 for October)

ENTER YEAR:XX ENTER MONTH:XX

ENTER DAY:XX

4 Enter two digits for the day and press	ENTER TIME:XX:XX
Function/Set. (For example, 06)

5 Enter the time in 24-hour format and press Function/Set. (For example, enter 15:25 for 3:25 PM)

6 Press Stop. The screen now displays the date and time you set, and displays it whenever the FAX/MFC is in Standby mode.

Setting Station ID

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You can store your name, fax number, and telephone number to be printed on all fax pages.

	Press Function/Set, 1, 2.	FAX:
		FAX:
	Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) and press	TEL:
	Function/Set.	TEL:
	Function/Set.
	Enter your telephone number (up to 20 digits) and	NAME:
	press Function/Set. If your telephone number and	NAME:
	press Function/Set. If your telephone number and
	fax number are the same, enter the same number
	again. The screen displays your entry.

4 Use the dial pad to enter your name (up to 20 characters) and press Function/Set. (You can use the chart on next page to help you enter letters.)

5 Press Stop. The screen returns to the date and time.

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Brother 580MC, 660MC owner manual 4Initial Setup, Getting Started, Setting Date and Time, Setting Station ID

Contents

SWNER’O Lanuam If You Need to Call Customer Service Brother fax-back system Frequently Asked Questions FAQsFor Customer Service Brother Numbers PC402RF Ordering Accessories and Supplies Trademarks For USA and CanadaCompilation and Publication Notice What to do if you think your Product is defective Exchange Service Limitations 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 Finding Information Using This ManualIntroduction About FAX/MFC Fax Tones and Handshake ECM Error Correction Mode 18 17 14 13 FAX 580MC and MFC 660MC Control Panel Overview Choosing a Location Location and Connections Packing List AssemblyAttach the paper wire extension Loading the Paper Attach the paper trayAttach the output paper support Acceptable Paper Connecting the MachineConnections Two-Line Phone System Special Line ConsiderationsRoll Over Phone Lines Converting Telephone Wall Outlets Multi-Line Connections PBX Custom Features on Your Phone LineIf you are installing the FAX/MFC to work with a PBX Sequence Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device TAD Outgoing Message OGM Connecting an External TelephoneConnections Alternating Displays Function Mode3On-Screen Programming User-Friendly Programming English Function Selection TableLOW OFF DELAY04Toll Saveroff Letter Interval Interrupt FAX/MFC Voiceon Getting Started 4Initial SetupSetting Date and Time Setting Station ID Making corrections Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode For Canada OnlyDetails for Entering Text Inserting spaces Area Setting Up Your Area Code For USA OnlySpecial characters and symbols Repeating letters Volume Amplify ON-TEMPORARY Setting Beeper VolumeChoosing the Handset Volume Volume Amplify OFF Memory Storage Setting the Speaker VolumeSetting the Ring Volume Setting Volume Amplify Basic Receiving Operations 5Setup ReceiveSelect Answer Mode Mcmsg CTR Setting Ring DelayTo select or change your Answer Mode FAX only FAX/TEL Manual Press Easy Receive Recommended Reductions Setting Paper SizePrinting a Reduced Incoming original Reduction Changing Remote Codes For FAX/TEL Mode OnlyAdvanced Receiving Operations Operation from External or Extension Telephone MF Link Setting Multi-function Link Mode For MFC 660MC OnlyPolling Automatic Document Feeder ADF 6Setup Send Press Function/Set, 3 Memory TXMemory TXON? Press Function/Set , 3 ResolutionBasic Sending Operations Contrast Advanced Sending Operations Overseas ModeDelayed Fax Setting Up for Polled Transmit Waiting Canceling a Scheduled JobCancel JOB More Advanced Features Call Brother fax-back system Press Function/Set, 6 7Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing OptionsStoring Numbers for Easy Dialing Storing One Touch Dial Numbers Enter & SET Storing Speed Dial NumbersSPEED-DIAL? # Select ONE-TOUCH Setting Up Groups for BroadcastingSetup Groupgo Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers Speaker Phone Dialing OptionsManual Dialing One Touch Dialing Speed Dialing Dialing Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers Broadcasting SearchRedial Answering Calls with the SpeakerphonePage Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern 8Telephone ServicesCustom Features Distinctive Ring Caller ID Log Caller ID Returning a Call from the Log Printing the Caller ID LogViewing the Caller ID Log Dialpress Start Clearing a Caller ID Stored in Memory Registering a Caller ID NumberCaller ID LOG Press Start KEY Company Registration with CallManage CallManage For USA OnlyCall Waiting Caller ID L E P H O N E S E R V I C E S 9Message Center Message Center ModeFlexible Memory Settings Message Storage Recording Message Center Outgoing Message Setting Up the Message CenterSetting Message Storage Erasing Outgoing Message OGM Activating Message Center ModeMessage Indicator Listening to Outgoing Message OGM Printing a Fax Message Backup Printing OptionBackup Printon Playing Voice Messages To erase voice messages individually Setting Maximum Time for Incoming MessagesErasing Messages Fax Forwarding/Paging Setting Toll SaverICM Recording Monitor Recording a Conversation Programming Paging Number Programming a Fax Forwarding NumberFWD# Press 9 0 to reset the FAX/MFC when you finish T OGM Remote CommandsICM MSG CTR OGM FAX/TEL FAXVoice MSG CTR E S S a G E C E N T E R NO.OF COPIES01 Then Copy or SET 10 10Making CopiesCopy Functions Making a Single Copy Then Copy or SET Multi Copysort Sort P.01 FNE 11 11Printing Reports FAX/MFC Settings and ActivityRECEIVE, Setup SEND, Print Reports Press Function/Set, 7 Transmission Verification Xmit ReportActivity Report Interval INTERVAL? Standard Telephone and FCC Notices 12 12Important Information 12 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 Check Paper Press Start KEY TroubleshootingError Messages Change Cartridge Printout is jammed YES Connection Fail Disconnected Document JAM COMM.ERRORMachine Error Press Stop KEY Original is jammed Printing or Receiving Faxes Vertical Black Lines When ReceivingFAX/MFC Does Not Answer When Called If You Are Having Difficulty with Your FAX/MFC Sending Faxes Handling Incoming Calls Cleaning the Print Head Routine MaintenanceCleaning the Scanner Replacing the Print Cartridge PC Configuration Requirements Before You Install Multi-Function LinkPackage Contents Connecting the MFC 660MC to Your PC Product Support Choosing the Software to InstallInstall Multi-Function Link Software On-Line Documentation Overview of Basic Steps Installing the Multi-Function Link SoftwareInstalling the Brother Software Page Viewing On-Line Documentation Running the Brother Software Introduction ScanSoftTM PaperPort Sending a Fax from Your PCSending a Quick Fax Multi-Function Link Sending a Fax from the Main Menu Sending a Fax from a Windows Application Before You Begin Checklist for the MFCReceiving Faxes into the PC On your PC Viewing Received Faxes Scanning Options ResolutionScanning a Document Image Type Scanning into the PaperPort ViewerContrast For FAX 580MC Only 16 16Multi-Function Link option Resolution Specifications Disconnected COMM. ErrorCheck Paper Connection Fail TEL.INDEX List On-Line Documentation 14-5 On-Screen Programming TOP Cover Open User Settings Report N 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