MFC-9870
Installation Chapter
Initial Setup Chapter
Setup Receive Chapter
Pan European Approvals Information
Table of Contents
Cover Page for Next Fax Only
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Before You Install Multi-Function Link Unimessage Pro
Using a USB Cable to Connect Brother MFC to a PC
Connecting Brother MFC to a PC Using a Parallel Cable
Installing the Maintenance Utility on MS-DOS
Remote Printer Console Main Program
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Introduction
UsingThis Manual
Finding Information
About Fax Machines
Symbols Used In This Manual
Fax Tones and Handshake
ECM Error Correction Mode
MFC-9870 Control Panel Overview
Help
Contrast
A P T E R O N E
MFC Setup Connections
Packing List
Choosing a Location
Release the scanner lock lever
Assembly
Install the Drum Unit Assembly With Toner Cartridge
Loading Paper in Multi-purpose Paper Cassette
Acceptable Paper
Manual Feed Slot
Setting Up the Machine
Connect the power cord Connect the telephone line cord
If you are installing the MFC to work with a Pabx
Multi-Line Connections PABXs
Using Extension Telephones
Sequence
Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device TAD
Connections
Connecting an External Telephone
Outgoing Message OGM of External TAD
Function Mode
On-Screen Programming
User-Friendly Programming
FAX Printer
Function Selection Table
Fax Functions
Setup Send
Remaining Jobs
Printer Functions
LAN Menu Functions With optional LAN Board only
Setting the Dialling Mode Tone/Pulse
Setting the Date and Time
Getting Started
Diallingtone Select & SET Diallingpulse
Setting the Station ID
Monthxx Enter & SET
Dayxx Enter & SET
Timexxxx Enter & SET
TEL Enter & SET
FAX Enter & SET
Name Enter & SET
Special Characters and Symbols
Entering Text
Inserting Spaces
Making Corrections
Setting the Beeper Volume
Setting Pabx
Pabx and Transfer
Pbxoff Select & SET
Setting the Clock Change
Sleep Mode
Power Save
To Summer Time ? Select & SET
Setting the Speaker Volume
Setting the Ring Volume
Memory Storage
Memory Security
Using Memory Security
Setting Up Memory Security for the First Time
Switching Memory Security on
Changing the Memory Security Password
OLD Passwdxxxx Enter & SET
Switching OFF Memory Security
Printing a Fax from Memory
BeforeYou Begin
Sending Faxes Using Multiple Settings
Accepted Next
Faxing from the Document Feeder
ADF Automatic Document Feeder
Scan Fax
Faxing from the Glass Platten
Online Setnext Startto Dial
Resolution
Contrast
Dual Access
Automatic Transmission
Real Time Transmission
Real Time TX
Composing an Electronic Cover
Basic Sending Operations
Please Call Urgent Confidential
Always Send Cover
Cover Page for Next Fax Only
Coverpageoff Coverpageon
Using a Printed Cover
Cover Page Message
Composing Your Own Comments
Coverpage Note
Overseas Mode
Delayed Transmission Timer
Overseas Mode
Advanced Sending Operations
Multiple Resolution Transmission
Setup for Polling Transmit
Delayed Batch Transmission
Batch Txon Select & SET
Setup for Polling Transmit with Secure Code
Cancelling a Job While Scanning the Document
Checking Job Status
Cancelling a Scheduled Job in Memory
Remaining Jobs
Setup Receive
Basic Receiving Operations
Setting or Changing the Answer Mode
Setting the Ring Delay
Answer Mode
Fax Detect with an ExternalTelephone
Printing a Reduced Incoming Document
Reception into Memory
Reduction
If the Memory Reception function is on at this time…
Setting the Print Density
Toner Save
MEM.RECEIVE
If the Memory Reception function is OFF at this time…
Setting Lower Tray
Advanced Receiving Operations
Lower Tray With Optional Cassette Only
Operation from an External or Extension Telephone
Printing a Fax from Memory
Changing Remote Codes
Remote ACT.ON Select & SET
ACT.CODE*51 Enter & SET
BT Call Sign For U.K. Only
Set the BT Call Sign Only with your external phone
Polling
Setup for Polling Receive
Secure Polling
Setup Delayed Polling Receive
Setup for Polling Receive with Secure Code
Enter FAX NO. then Press Start
Accepted
Sequential Polling
Dialing #XX
Setting PC Interface Mode
PC Interface
A P T E R S I
Storing Numbers for Easy Dialling
Quick-Dial Numbers
Storing One Touch Dial Numbers
Storing Speed Dial Numbers
SPEED-DIAL? # Enter & SET
Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers
Setting Groups for Broadcasting
01BROTHER 1.CHANGE 2.QUIT
Setup Groupgo Enter & SET
Select ONE-TOUCH
Dialling Options
Searching the Telephone Index
One Touch Dialling
Speed Dialling
Fax Redial
Chain Dialling
Broadcasting
Press Broadcast
A P T E R S E V E N
Setting Fax Storage
Remote Fax Options
FAX Storageoff Select & SET
Erase ALL DOC? 1.YES 2.NO
Changing the Remote Access Code
Fax Forwarding
Programming a Fax Forwarding Number
FAX Fwdon Select & SET
UsingYour Remote Access Code
Remote Commands
Remote Retrieval
Long beep--Fax messages No long beep--No messages
Fax messages--Press1
Turn Fax Storage ON--Press6
EXT.TEL/TAD--Press1
Retrieving the Memory Status List
Retrieving Fax Messages
Changing the Fax Forwarding Number
MFC Settings and Journal
TEL.INDEX System Setup Memory Status Order Form
Setup RECEIVE, Setup SEND, Print REPORTS, Remote FAX OPT
Printing Reports
To Print a Report
Transmission Verification Xmit Report
Order Form
Journal Period
Journal Period
A P T E R N I N E
UsingYour Machine as a Copier
Making Copies
Basic Copy Operations
Copying One
Stacking Multiple Copies Using the ADF
Sorting Multiple Copies Using the ADF
IfYou Get a Memory Full Message
Memory Full P.01 Copy to Copy Stop to Abort
Copy Options -Temporary Settings
Using the Contrast Key
Using the Document Type Key
DOC Typeauto Select & SET
Special Copy Options
Making Enlarged or Reduced Copies
4in1
2in1 Poster
Optionssort Select & SET
Setting Up Machine Computer to Work Together
Using Brother MFC withYour PC
BeforeYou Install Multi-Function Link Unimessage Pro
Computer Requirements
Using Windows 98 Only
Installing Brother Software Using a USB Cable
Select Specify a location and click Next
A P T E R E L E V E N
Select Specify a location and click Next
A P T E R E L E V E N
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A P T E R E L E V E N
Software for your MFC-9870
Software/Drivers
Connecting Brother MFC to a PC Using a Parallel Cable
Installing the Software/Drivers under Windows
Installing the Maintenance Utility on MS-DOS
How to Use the MFC withYour DOS Application Software
HP LaserJet IIP
HP LaserJet
Installing the Remote Printer Console
What Does the Remote Printer Console Do?
Remote Printer Console Main Program
Printer Status Monitor Program
Running the Remote Printer Console Main Program
Using Machine As a Printer
Special Printing Features
Windows Printing
Alternate Printer Emulation Support
Bi-directional Parallel Interface
Printing FromYour PC
Paper Cassette
Two-Sided Printing Manual Duplexing
Loading more than One Sheet of Paper
Loading One Sheet of Paper
Manual Feed Press FF/CONT
Printing on Envelops,Thicker Paper and Card Stock
Simultaneous Printing/Faxing
Face Down Output Bin
Test/Reset Key
Printer Operation Keys
On/Off Line Key
FF/Cont Key
Printing the Print Configuration List
Restoring Factory Default Settings
Printer Menu Functions
Printing the Internal Font List
Acceptable Paper
SET 2.QUIT
H a P T E R T W E L V E
Optional Accessories
Memory Board
Optional Memory for the Printer & Fax Operations
For the Printer and Fax Sending
Optional PaperTray
Network LAN Board
Important Safety Instructions
Information
H a P T E R F O U R T E E N
IEC 825 Specification
Atención
For Your Safety
Radio Interference For 220-240 V Model Only
IEC 825 Laser Class
Disconnect device
Troubleshooting
Error Messages
H a P T E R F I F T E E N
Document Jam in the Top of the ADF Unit
Document Jams and Paper Jams
Document Jam inside the ADF Unit
HOT! HOT
Printer Jam
Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper Cassette
Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit
Paper is Jammed in the Fuser Unit
IfYou Are Having Difficulty withYour MFC
Difficulty Suggestions
Copy Quality Difficulties
DOS Setup Printing Difficulties
Print Quality Difficulties
Drum SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one
Bi-directional Parallel Ports nibble and byte modes
HP LaserJet series II, IID, IIP, IIP+, III, Iiid or Iiip
Brother HL-6/6V/10h/630series/660series/960/1260/ WL-660
HP LaserJet 4 Plus
NEC SuperScript 610/660
Epson ActionLaser 1100
Lexmark WinWriter
Graphics or Text is Missing when the Document is Printed
Packing and Shipping the MFC
Troubleshooting a N D M a I N T E N a N C E
H a P T E R F I F T E E N
Regular Maintenance
Cleaning the Scanner
Cleaning the Printer
HOT
Cleaning the Drum Unit
Toner Empty Indicator
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
Steps for Replacing Toner Cartridge
H a P T E R F I F T E E N
Drum Unit Toner Cartridge
Drum Life Considerations forYour Brother Fax Machine
Drum Life Remaining ###%
Replacing the Drum Unit
Counter
Lock Lever
Replace DRUM? 1.YES 2.NO
H a P T E R F I F T E E N
Specifications
Fax Specifications
Printer Specifications
Electrical and Environment
Parallel Interface Specifications
Resident Fonts
Symbol Sets/Character Sets
HP mode
H a P T E R S I X T E E N
Glossary
Automatic Fax Transmission Sending a fax
L O S S a R Y
O S S a R Y
L O S S a R Y
Index
152
Simultaneous Printing/Faxing 104
N D E
Model Name
Description
160
Declaration of Conformity
UK/IRE