Installing the Multi-Function Link Software | Brother FAX 580MC

Installing the Multi-Function Link® Software

IMPORTANT

To install the software using Windows NT R Workstation Version 4.0, you must be logged on as the Administrator.

Make sure your MFC 660MC is connected to your PC as described earlier and that both machines are plugged in and switched on.

Overview of Basic Steps

1 Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and access the Installation Window.

2 Enter the command for your version of Windows® , if needed.

3 Select the option Install Multi-Function Link® Software.

4 Follow the installation instructions.

Installing the Brother Software

1 Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

2 After you insert the Brother CD-ROM, you must type the appropriate command for your version of Windows® , if needed:

•If you are using Windows® 3.1x, from the Program Manager: Click File, then Run, then type x:SETUP.EXE. (“ x” is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive.) This will start the Software Installation program.

•If you are using Windows® 95/98 or Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0, the Software Installation program appears automatically when you insert the Brother CD-ROM.

•For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0, you can also click Start at the Desktop, select Run and then enter x:\SETUP.EXE. (“ x” is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive.)

The Brother LOGO will be displayed on the screen.

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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 system Ordering Accessories and Supplies PC402RF For USA and Canada Compilation and Publication NoticeTrademarks Exchange Service What to do if you think your Product is defective 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 Using This Manual IntroductionAbout FAX/MFC Finding Information ECM Error Correction Mode Fax Tones and Handshake FAX 580MC and MFC 660MC Control Panel Overview 18 17 14 13 Location and Connections Choosing a Location Assembly Attach the paper wire extensionPacking List Attach the paper tray Attach the output paper supportLoading the Paper Connecting the Machine ConnectionsAcceptable Paper Special Line Considerations Roll Over Phone LinesTwo-Line Phone System Converting Telephone Wall Outlets Custom Features on Your Phone Line If you are installing the FAX/MFC to work with a PBXMulti-Line Connections PBX Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device TAD Sequence Connecting an External Telephone ConnectionsOutgoing Message OGM Function Mode 3On-Screen ProgrammingUser-Friendly Programming Alternating Displays Function Selection Table LOWEnglish DELAY04 Toll SaveroffLetter OFF Interrupt Interval Voiceon FAX/MFC 4Initial Setup Setting Date and TimeSetting Station ID Getting Started Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode For Canada Only Details for Entering TextInserting spaces Making corrections Setting Up Your Area Code For USA Only Special characters and symbolsRepeating letters Area Setting Beeper Volume Choosing the Handset VolumeVolume Amplify OFF Volume Amplify ON-TEMPORARY Setting the Speaker Volume Setting the Ring VolumeSetting Volume Amplify Memory Storage 5Setup Receive Select Answer ModeBasic Receiving Operations Setting Ring Delay To select or change your Answer ModeFAX only FAX/TEL Manual Mcmsg CTR Press Easy Receive Setting Paper Size Printing a Reduced Incoming originalReduction Recommended Reductions For FAX/TEL Mode Only Advanced Receiving OperationsOperation from External or Extension Telephone Changing Remote Codes Setting Multi-function Link Mode For MFC 660MC Only PollingMF Link 6Setup Send Automatic Document Feeder ADF Memory TX Memory TXON?Press Function/Set, 3 Resolution Basic Sending OperationsContrast Press Function/Set , 3 Overseas Mode Delayed FaxSetting Up for Polled Transmit Advanced Sending Operations Canceling a Scheduled Job Cancel 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, 6 Storing Speed Dial Numbers SPEED-DIAL? #Enter & SET Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting Setup GroupgoChanging One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers Select ONE-TOUCH Dialing Options Manual DialingOne Touch Dialing Speaker Phone Dialing Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers Speed Dialing Search RedialAnswering Calls with the Speakerphone BroadcastingPage 8Telephone Services Custom FeaturesDistinctive Ring Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern Caller ID Caller ID Log Printing the Caller ID Log Viewing the Caller ID LogDialpress Start Returning a Call from the Log Registering a Caller ID Number Caller ID LOG Press Start KEYCompany Clearing a Caller ID Stored in Memory CallManage For USA Only Call Waiting Caller IDRegistration with CallManage L E P H O N E S E R V I C E S Message Center Mode Flexible Memory Settings Message Storage9Message Center Setting Up the Message Center Setting Message StorageRecording Message Center Outgoing Message Activating Message Center Mode Message IndicatorListening to Outgoing Message OGM Erasing Outgoing Message OGM Backup Printing Option Backup PrintonPlaying Voice Messages Printing a Fax Message Setting Maximum Time for Incoming Messages Erasing MessagesTo erase voice messages individually Setting Toll Saver ICM Recording MonitorRecording a Conversation Fax Forwarding/Paging Programming a Fax Forwarding Number FWD#Programming Paging Number Press 9 0 to reset the FAX/MFC when you finish Remote Commands ICMMSG CTR OGM T OGM FAX VoiceMSG CTR FAX/TEL E 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 SET Multi Copysort Sort P.01 FNE Then Copy or SET FAX/MFC Settings and Activity RECEIVE, Setup SEND, Print Reports11 11Printing Reports Transmission Verification Xmit Report Activity Report IntervalINTERVAL? Press Function/Set, 7 12 12Important Information Standard Telephone and FCC Notices 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 13 13Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance TroubleshootingError Messages Change Cartridge YES Printout is jammed COMM.ERROR Machine Error Press Stop KEYOriginal is jammed Connection Fail Disconnected Document JAM Vertical Black Lines When Receiving FAX/MFC Does Not Answer When CalledIf You Are Having Difficulty with Your FAX/MFC Printing or Receiving Faxes Sending Faxes Handling Incoming Calls Routine Maintenance Cleaning the ScannerCleaning the Print Head Replacing the Print Cartridge Before You Install Multi-Function Link Package ContentsPC Configuration Requirements Connecting the MFC 660MC to Your PC Choosing the Software to Install Install Multi-Function Link SoftwareOn-Line Documentation Product Support Installing the Multi-Function Link Software Installing the Brother SoftwareOverview of Basic Steps Page Viewing On-Line Documentation Introduction Running the Brother Software Sending a Fax from Your PC Sending a Quick FaxMulti-Function Link ScanSoftTM PaperPort Sending a Fax from the Main Menu Sending a Fax from a Windows Application Checklist for the MFC Receiving Faxes into the PCBefore You Begin Viewing Received Faxes On your PC Resolution Scanning a DocumentScanning Options Scanning into the PaperPort Viewer ContrastImage Type 16 16Multi-Function Link option For FAX 580MC Only Specifications Resolution COMM. Error Check PaperConnection Fail Disconnected On-Line Documentation 14-5 On-Screen Programming TEL.INDEX List User Settings Report TOP Cover Open 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