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Brother FAX1570MC PC Configuration Requirements, Connecting MFC 1870MC or MFC 1970MC to Your PC

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PC Configuration Requirements

Your PC must meet or exceed the follwing minimum system configuration requirements for you to install and use Multi-Function Link:

CPU	80486/66 or higher
RAM	8MB or greater for Windows® 3.1 or 3.11
	8MB or greater for Windows® 95 (16MB recommended)
	16MB or greater for Windows NT® Workstation
	Version 4.0 (32MB recommended)
Hard Disk Drive	50MB
Operating System	Windows® 3.1, 3.11, 95 or NT® Workstation Version 4.0
Port	Available Serial port
CD-Rom Drive

Connecting MFC 1870MC or MFC 1970MC to Your PC

Follow the instructions below to hook up the Multi-Function Link Cable.

1Position your Brother MFC near your personal computer CPU (maximum distance of approximately 5-6 feet).

2Make sure the power to the PC is switched off and the MFC is unplugged.

3Connect the RJ-8 connector of the Multi-Function Link Cable to the side of your Brother MFC in the jack labeled PC I/F.

4Connect the 25-pin female RS-232 connector of the Multi-Function Link Cable to your PC in the available male serial communications port. Use the 9-pin adapter if your PC requires it. (See your PC owner’s manual for the correct interface port for connection.) NOTE: If your PC is an IBM

Aptiva, and MWAVE card is using COM1. You must connect the Multi-Function Link Cable to another COM serial port that is available.

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Contents

Page http://www.brother.com Year 2000 Statement 1Introduction 2Installation Table of Contents Using This Manual Fax Settings On-Screen Programming Basic Fax Page Message Center Center Pro Standard Telephone and FCC Notices For Customer Service Viewing On-Line Documentation Introduction Running the Brother Software Introduction Finding Information Test Sheet Procedures (for USA only) About Fax Machines Fax Tones and Handshake Page Page Installation Make sure you have the following items: Attach the document support Attach paper support Install the printing cartridge Install paper Acceptable Paper Connect the handset Connect the power cord Connect the telephone line Special Line Considerations Roll Over Phone Lines Two-LinePhone System Converting Telephone Wall Outlets Installing FAX/MFC, External Two-LineTAD and Two-LineTelephone Multi-LineConnections (PBX) Custom Features on Your Phone Line Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD) Sequence Connections Outgoing Message (OGM) on External TAD Connecting an External Telephone Fax Settings Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse) Setting Date and Time Setting Station ID Entering Text Inserting spaces Making corrections Repeating letters Special characters and symbols Storing One Touch Dial Numbers One Touch Dialing Storing Speed Dial Numbers Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting Setting Beeper Level Memory Storage On-Screen Programming Function Mode Alternating Displays Function Selection Table Page 6. TEL OPTIONS More Info 0. INTERRUPT Page Basic Fax Operation Before you begin: Contrast Setting Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Manual and Automatic Fax Redial Select Answer Mode Record Fax/Tel Outgoing Announcement (F/T OGM) Easy Receive To select or change your Answer Mode Setting Ring Delay Setting F/T Ring Time Speaker Volume Ring Volume Smoothing Setting Paper Size Printing a Reduced Incoming Document Telephone & Speaker Phone Manual Dialing Answering Calls with the Speaker Phone One Touch Dialing Hold Pause Tone/Pulse Searching Telephone Index Page Advanced Fax Operation Quick Scan Fax Transmission Daily Timer Delayed Transmission Interrupting Timer and Poll Waiting Canceling a Delayed Fax Broadcasting Overseas Mode Error Re-Transmission Composing Electronic Cover Page Always Send Cover Page Cover Page (Temporary Setting) Using a Printed Cover Page Call Reservation Print Call Back Message Next-FaxReservation Multiple Resolution Transmission Operation from Extension Telephone For F/T (Fax/Tel) Mode Only Changing Remote Codes Distinctive Ringing Now, another person must call your fax number If you want to exit this programming, press Stop . Settings remain unchanged Caller ID Clearing Caller ID Information Polling Setup to Poll Another Fax Setup to Be Polled (Poll Waiting) Sequential Polling Copy Functions Multiple Copies Reducing and Enlarging Copies Page Center Flexible Memory Settings Setting Up Message Center Setting Message Storage Recording Message Center Outgoing Message Listening to Outgoing Message (OGM) Erasing Outgoing Message (OGM) Activating Message Center Mode Message Indicators Playing Voice Messages and Memos Printing a Fax Message Backup Printing Option Erasing Messages To erase voice messages individually To erase messages all at once Setting Maximum Time for Incoming Messages Setting Toll Saver ICM Recording Monitor Recording a Memo Recording a Conversation Paging/Fax Forwarding Programming Paging Number Programming a Fax Forwarding Number Using Remote Access Code Changing Remote Access Code Remote Control Commands Retrieving Memory Status List Retrieving Fax Messages Changing Fax Forwarding Number Page Center Pro Start with a Plan Setting Up Message Center Pro Recording Voice Information In Memory Box Playing Voice Message in Memory Box Erasing Voice Memory Box Recording Personal Mailbox OGM/Password Playing Incoming Messages and Memo in Personal Mailbox Erasing Incoming Messages and Memos From Personal Mailbox To erase an individual message To erase all messages Recording Memo in Personal Mailbox Remote Retrieval of Incoming Messages and Memos In Personal Mailbox Playing Second Level OGM Erasing Second Level OGM Playing First Level OGM Erasing First Level OGM Page Page Page To print a report Activity Report Interval Transmission Verification (Xmit) Report These notices are in effect on models sold and used in the United States only International Energy Star Compliance Statement WARNING Federal Commission Compliance Notice (For USA Only) Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only) Important Safety Instructions Page Notice-Disclaimerof Warranties Trademarks Compilation and Publication Notice Page Brother Home Page on the World Wide Web Error Messages Page See Storing One Touch Dial numbers and Storing Speed Dial numbers pp If You Are Having Difficulty with Your FAX MFC Phone Line or Connections Sending Faxes FAX/MFC Does Not Answer When Called Handing Calls Adjusting Settings Double Ring in F/T Mode Transferring a Fax Call to the FAX/MFC Page Package Contents PC Configuration Requirements Connecting MFC 1870MC or MFC 1970MC to Your PC Install Multi-FunctionLink Software On-LineDocumentation Product Support Brother Web Link Exit Overview of Basic Steps Accessing the Software Installation Window Installing the Brother Software Click on the “Install 4Follow the installation instruction: Page Link Software (For MFC Multi-FunctionLink Visioneer PaperPort LE Sending a Quick Fax Sending a Fax from the Main Menu Sending a Fax from a Windows® Application Before You Begin Checklist for the MFC: On your PC: Viewing Received Faxes Scanning Options Resolution Contrast Image Type Scanning into the PaperPort Viewer Link (option) For FAX 1570MC Page Glossary Activity Report All Dial List automatic fax transmission Backup Print Fax Forwarding fax tones ICM (incoming message) Interrupt interval Overseas Mode Paging Pause Photo Mode polling User Option List Speciﬁcations Type Compatibility Coding system Modem speed Index Page Page Page Brother on the World Wide Web For Customer Service Ordering Accessories and Supplies DESCRIPTION ITEM Visit us on the World Wide Web http://www.brother.com