Introduction, UsingThis Manual | Brother MFC-9870 guide

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Introduction

UsingThis Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Brother multifunction center (MFC).

This MFC has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you through functions. However, you can use your MFC to its fullest potential by taking a few minutes to read this manual.

Additionally, your MFC has a Help Key for assistance. Press Help to print a list of basic operational steps and functions.

Finding Information

All chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of Contents. You will also be able to find information about a specific feature or function by checking the Index at the back of this manual. Also, throughout this manual, you will see special symbols alerting you to important information, cross-references, and warnings. Illustrations of some screen displays also help you choose the correct key-presses.

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Contents

MFC-9870 Initial Setup Chapter Installation ChapterSetup Receive Chapter Pan European Approvals Information Table of Contents Cover Page for Next Fax Only Iii Using a USB Cable to Connect Brother MFC to a PC Before You Install Multi-Function Link Unimessage ProConnecting Brother MFC to a PC Using a Parallel Cable Installing the Maintenance Utility on MS-DOS Remote Printer Console Main Program 115 UsingThis Manual IntroductionFinding Information Symbols Used In This Manual About Fax MachinesFax Tones and Handshake ECM Error Correction Mode Help MFC-9870 Control Panel Overview Contrast A P T E R O N E Packing List MFC Setup Connections Choosing a Location Release the scanner lock lever Install the Drum Unit Assembly With Toner Cartridge Assembly Loading Paper in Multi-purpose Paper Cassette Acceptable Paper Manual Feed Slot Connect the power cord Connect the telephone line cord Setting Up the Machine Multi-Line Connections PABXs If you are installing the MFC to work with a Pabx Using Extension Telephones Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device TAD SequenceConnections Outgoing Message OGM of External TAD Connecting an External Telephone On-Screen Programming Function ModeUser-Friendly Programming FAX Printer Fax Functions Function Selection Table Setup Send Remaining Jobs Printer Functions LAN Menu Functions With optional LAN Board only Setting the Date and Time Setting the Dialling Mode Tone/PulseGetting Started Diallingtone Select & SET Diallingpulse Monthxx Enter & SET Setting the Station IDDayxx Enter & SET Timexxxx Enter & SET FAX Enter & SET TEL Enter & SETName Enter & SET Entering Text Special Characters and SymbolsInserting Spaces Making Corrections Setting Pabx Setting the Beeper VolumePabx and Transfer Pbxoff Select & SET Sleep Mode Setting the Clock ChangePower Save To Summer Time ? Select & SET Setting the Ring Volume Setting the Speaker VolumeMemory Storage Memory Security Setting Up Memory Security for the First Time Using Memory Security Changing the Memory Security Password Switching Memory Security onOLD Passwdxxxx Enter & SET Printing a Fax from Memory Switching OFF Memory Security Sending Faxes Using Multiple Settings BeforeYou BeginAccepted Next ADF Automatic Document Feeder Faxing from the Document Feeder Faxing from the Glass Platten Scan FaxOnline Setnext Startto Dial Contrast Resolution Automatic Transmission Dual AccessReal Time Transmission Real Time TX Basic Sending Operations Composing an Electronic CoverPlease Call Urgent Confidential Cover Page for Next Fax Only Always Send CoverCoverpageoff Coverpageon Cover Page Message Using a Printed CoverComposing Your Own Comments Coverpage Note Delayed Transmission Timer Overseas ModeOverseas Mode Advanced Sending Operations Setup for Polling Transmit Multiple Resolution TransmissionDelayed Batch Transmission Batch Txon Select & SET Cancelling a Job While Scanning the Document Setup for Polling Transmit with Secure CodeChecking Job Status Remaining Jobs Cancelling a Scheduled Job in Memory Basic Receiving Operations Setup Receive Setting the Ring Delay Setting or Changing the Answer ModeAnswer Mode Fax Detect with an ExternalTelephone Reception into Memory Printing a Reduced Incoming DocumentReduction If the Memory Reception function is on at this time… Toner Save Setting the Print DensityMEM.RECEIVE If the Memory Reception function is OFF at this time… Advanced Receiving Operations Setting Lower TrayLower Tray With Optional Cassette Only Operation from an External or Extension Telephone Changing Remote Codes Printing a Fax from MemoryRemote ACT.ON Select & SET ACT.CODE*51 Enter & SET Set the BT Call Sign Only with your external phone BT Call Sign For U.K. Only Setup for Polling Receive PollingSecure Polling Setup for Polling Receive with Secure Code Setup Delayed Polling ReceiveEnter FAX NO. then Press Start Sequential Polling AcceptedDialing #XX PC Interface Setting PC Interface Mode A P T E R S I Quick-Dial Numbers Storing Numbers for Easy DiallingStoring One Touch Dial Numbers SPEED-DIAL? # Enter & SET Storing Speed Dial Numbers Setting Groups for Broadcasting Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers01BROTHER 1.CHANGE 2.QUIT Select ONE-TOUCH Setup Groupgo Enter & SET Searching the Telephone Index Dialling OptionsOne Touch Dialling Speed Dialling Chain Dialling Fax Redial Press Broadcast Broadcasting A P T E R S E V E N Remote Fax Options Setting Fax StorageFAX Storageoff Select & SET Erase ALL DOC? 1.YES 2.NO Fax Forwarding Changing the Remote Access CodeProgramming a Fax Forwarding Number FAX Fwdon Select & SET Remote Commands UsingYour Remote Access CodeRemote Retrieval Long beep--Fax messages No long beep--No messages Turn Fax Storage ON--Press6 Fax messages--Press1EXT.TEL/TAD--Press1 Retrieving Fax Messages Retrieving the Memory Status List Changing the Fax Forwarding Number TEL.INDEX System Setup Memory Status Order Form MFC Settings and JournalSetup RECEIVE, Setup SEND, Print REPORTS, Remote FAX OPT Printing Reports Transmission Verification Xmit Report To Print a Report Journal Period Order FormJournal Period A P T E R N I N E Making Copies UsingYour Machine as a CopierBasic Copy Operations Copying One Sorting Multiple Copies Using the ADF Stacking Multiple Copies Using the ADF Memory Full P.01 Copy to Copy Stop to Abort IfYou Get a Memory Full Message Using the Contrast Key Copy Options -Temporary SettingsUsing the Document Type Key DOC Typeauto Select & SET Making Enlarged or Reduced Copies Special Copy Options4in1 Optionssort Select & SET 2in1 Poster Using Brother MFC withYour PC Setting Up Machine Computer to Work Together Computer Requirements BeforeYou Install Multi-Function Link Unimessage Pro 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 Page A P T E R E L E V E N Software/Drivers Software for your MFC-9870 Connecting Brother MFC to a PC Using a Parallel Cable Installing the Software/Drivers under Windows How to Use the MFC withYour DOS Application Software Installing the Maintenance Utility on MS-DOSHP LaserJet IIP HP LaserJet What Does the Remote Printer Console Do? Installing the Remote Printer ConsoleRemote Printer Console Main Program Printer Status Monitor Program Running the Remote Printer Console Main Program Special Printing Features Using Machine As a PrinterWindows Printing Alternate Printer Emulation Support Printing FromYour PC Bi-directional Parallel InterfacePaper Cassette Two-Sided Printing Manual Duplexing Loading One Sheet of Paper Loading more than One Sheet of PaperManual Feed Press FF/CONT Printing on Envelops,Thicker Paper and Card Stock Face Down Output Bin Simultaneous Printing/Faxing Printer Operation Keys Test/Reset KeyOn/Off Line Key FF/Cont Key Restoring Factory Default Settings Printing the Print Configuration ListPrinter Menu Functions Printing the Internal Font List SET 2.QUIT Acceptable Paper H a P T E R T W E L V E Memory Board Optional AccessoriesOptional Memory for the Printer & Fax Operations For the Printer and Fax Sending Network LAN Board Optional PaperTray Information Important Safety Instructions H a P T E R F O U R T E E N Atención IEC 825 Specification Radio Interference For 220-240 V Model Only For Your SafetyIEC 825 Laser Class Disconnect device Error Messages Troubleshooting H a P T E R F I F T E E N Document Jams and Paper Jams Document Jam in the Top of the ADF UnitDocument Jam inside the ADF Unit Printer Jam HOT! HOT Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper Cassette Paper is Jammed in the Fuser Unit Difficulty Suggestions IfYou Are Having Difficulty withYour MFC 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 Brother HL-6/6V/10h/630series/660series/960/1260/ WL-660 HP LaserJet series II, IID, IIP, IIP+, III, Iiid or Iiip NEC SuperScript 610/660 HP LaserJet 4 PlusEpson 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 Cleaning the Scanner Regular Maintenance HOT Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Drum Unit Replacing the Toner Cartridge Toner Empty Indicator Steps for Replacing Toner Cartridge H a P T E R F I F T E E N Drum Unit Toner Cartridge Drum Life Remaining ###% Drum Life Considerations forYour Brother Fax Machine Counter Replacing the Drum Unit Lock Lever Replace DRUM? 1.YES 2.NO H a P T E R F I F T E E N Fax Specifications Specifications Printer Specifications Electrical and Environment Resident Fonts Parallel Interface Specifications HP mode Symbol Sets/Character Sets H a P T E R S I X T E E N Automatic Fax Transmission Sending a fax Glossary 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 Description Model Name 160 Declaration of Conformity UK/IRE