Connecting an External TAD to the MFC

MFC 4450/OP-US-5.0

CONNECTING TO A TELEPHONE ANSWERING DEVICE (TAD) RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS

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Connecting an External TAD to the MFC

You may connect an external TAD to your MFC, as shown below. Use the “EXT.” jack on your machine.

TADNOTAD!

-Do not connect a TAD elsewhere on the same phone line. This will cause problems because your MFC and TAD will both try to control the line.

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Brother MFC4450 manual Connecting an External TAD to the MFC

MFC4450 specifications

The Brother MFC-4450 is a multifunction center that stands out in the realm of office equipment for its versatility, efficiency, and user-friendly design. This machine combines printing, scanning, copying, and faxing functions, catering to the diverse needs of both home and small office users. Its compact design allows it to fit comfortably on a desk while maximizing productivity without occupying excessive space.

One of the most significant features of the MFC-4450 is its printing capability. It utilizes laser technology, which is renowned for producing sharp text and rich graphics at impressive speeds. With a print resolution of up to 2400 x 600 dpi, users can expect high-quality documents that are essential for any professional setting. The print speed is also a standout characteristic, delivering approximately 21 pages per minute, which helps to keep workflow uninterrupted in busy environments.

The scanning function of the Brother MFC-4450 is equipped with a flatbed scanner that supports high-resolution scanning up to 600 x 2400 dpi. This feature is valuable for digitizing documents, photographs, and receipts, ensuring that important information is preserved in digital format. Additionally, the built-in automatic document feeder (ADF) can handle multiple pages, making it effortless to scan, copy, or fax multi-page documents.

In terms of connectivity, the MFC-4450 offers a variety of options, including USB and parallel interfaces, allowing for easy integration into existing office setups. Its compatibility with various operating systems ensures that users can seamlessly connect it to their computers without any hassle.

Moreover, the MFC-4450 includes advanced features like a 33.6 Kbps fax modem, which can transmit faxes quickly and efficiently. The 250-sheet paper capacity means users can navigate large print jobs without frequent replenishment, promoting uninterrupted work.

Durability and reliability are hallmarks of Brother products, and the MFC-4450 exemplifies this reputation. Built to withstand the rigors of daily use, it reduces downtime with essential features like a low toner indicator and user-friendly maintenance options.

Overall, the Brother MFC-4450 is an all-in-one solution perfect for small businesses and home offices. With its combination of printing, scanning, copying, and faxing capabilities, alongside reliable performance and ease of use, it emerges as a dependable partner for enhancing productivity and efficiency in any workspace.

Contents

MFC MFC 4450/OP-US-5.0 IntroductiontotheOperationsManual ForFax,Printer,Copier Table of Contents Table of Contents Next-FAX Reservation F/T Switch Fax/Telephone Mode Only with anSpeaker Volume Ring Volume Using Remote Codes What Is Polling? How Does It Work? When to Use Polling Using the Deactivation CodeTroubleshooting Distinctive Ringing What Is Distinctive Ringing? Manual Feed Slot Forwarding NumberWindows Printing Enhanced Memory Management Memory Status List 10-7 What to Do When You Get a Memory Full MessageRegular Maintenance 10-6 N D E 17-1 MFC LCD & User Setting Area Pause Dial PadHook Redial Copy Photo ShiftOne-Touch Dial Keys Reduce Enlarge Start Test/Reset13. On/OffLine Stop 23.Set Function Liquid Crystal DisplayClear Coverpage ResolutionMode Super Q.Scan User-friendly Programming HOW to USE ON-SCREEN Programming OSP and Help KEYUsing the Function Mode to Access On-screen Programming OSP HelpfulHints Alternating Displays for On-screen Programming OSPFunction Selection Table Menu Functions Setup HOW to USE ON-SCREEN Programming OSP and Help KEY Remote While you are using the phone Using the Help KeyHow to Print a Help List Key Once Twice How to Enter Text in Function Mode Key Press 2 twicetoentertheletter BPress 7 threetimestoentertheletter R Press Set How to Set the Sleep Time HOW to USE ON-SCREEN Programming OSP and Help KEY PressStoptoreturntothedateandtime Setting the Dialing Mode Tone/PulsePress6 Press1 Example Pulse PressSet Example Setting the Date and TimePress7 Setting the Station ID PressSettoconfirmtheentry PressStoptoreturntothedateandtime Example Brother Press5 Press2 Setting the Beeper Volume Level Storing the One-Touch Dial Numbers Select ONE-TOUCH Storing the Speed-Dial Numbers ExampleTEL.Seepage3-11 PressSet Enterthenumberupto 20 digits. Example PressSetExample Manchester Seepage2-10~12forenteringtext PressSet Memory Storage/Temporary Battery Back Up Setting Up Number Groups for Broadcasting PressSet PressStop toreturntothedateandtime Example #03, #05, *02 Because your credit card number will be on it Types of NumbersChain Dialing Speed Dialing UsingthemfcwithanexternaltelephoneManual Dialing One-Touch Dialing Press Pause to insert a 3.5 second pause between numbers Using Pause and # with the TelephonePressStarttobegindialing PressHooktocancelthecall Searching the Telephone Index Guidestofitthewidthofthedocument How to Insert the DocumentTopreventthedocumentfromskewingasitisfed,adjustthepaper Size of Your Documents About the Documents You Send Auto Document Feeder ADF Bothlightsareoff Setting the ResolutionFINEsettingison,theFINElightwillbelit Getting Ready to Send a Fax Example S.LIGHT PressSet PressStoptoexit Setting the ContrastInsert the documents face down into the feeder Press1 Press4 Thedisplaywillalternatemessages Speed-Dialing Talking to the Other Party When Sending a FaxSending a Fax There are 3 basic ways to send a fax 1Manual transmission PressStart Sending a Fax AutomaticallySending a Fax Manually Printing Page Headers Optional Settings When You Send a Fax ManuallyAutomatic and Manual Redialing Insertthedocumentsintothefeeder Sending a Fax by Using Super Quick-Scan Memory Transmission Waitfortwoseconds,pressStoptoexit Setting the Daily Timer for Delayed TransmissionsDelayed Transmission Broadcasting Tostopthebroadcastinprogress,pressStop Getting Familiar with the Broadcasting Function PressStartto startscanningdocuments Sending by Multiple TransmissionsInsertDocumentAintothefeeder Display shows remaining memory Press0 Waitfortwoseconds Remove documents from the MFC Interrupting the Timer and Polled JobExample Timer Waiting with a document in the feeder Sending Faxes Tocancelthenextjob,press1 again.To exit,simplypress2 Canceling a JobPress Functionand 0 torestorethetimer Setting the Overseas Mode Example Fine PressSet Setting Your MFC for Multiple Resolution TransmissionPress1 Press5 From information comes from the Station ID Sending a Fax with an Electronic Cover Page MessageEnter the fax number PressStart Selecting a Comment for the Cover Customizing Your Cover Page Comment You can print a sample Cover Page to check the format Enter your customized comment usingPrinting a Sample Cover Example 2.PLEASE CALL. See PressSet To Always Send a CoverPress5 Press3 Example on PressSet Enter the fax number Press Start Sending a Fax When the Cover Page Is onSending a Cover Page Temporarily Sending an Automatic Cover Waitfortwoseconds Enter the fax number PressStart Using the Call Reservation Function PressSet PressStop Enter the fax number PressStart Printing the Call Back Message ECM Error Correction ModeError Retransmission Press5 Press4 Next-FAX Reservation Receiving L I N E Enter Start Scan Ready Selecting an Answer Mode Receiving Faxes and Other Calls Basic Setup to Receive Faxes Setting the Ring Delay Automatic Fax Only Reception Fax Mode PressSet PressStoptoexit Receiving Faxes and Other Calls Example 10 SEC PressSet Setting the F/T Ring TimeSmoothing Press6 Press4 Press5 Press6 Setting the Size of the PaperPress5 Press1 To choose on or OFF Example OFF PressSet Auto Reduction Printing a Reduced Size Copy of the Incoming Document Auto Using Fixed Reduction Ratios Reception into Memory Out of Paper Reception Selecting the Ratios of Fixed Reduction Toner Save Function Setting the Print Density Example High PressSet Speaker VolumeExample on PressSet PressStoptoexit Press6 Press3 Press6 Press5 Ring Volume Remote Activation Receiving Faxes and Other Calls What is Remote Activation?Connecting an External or Extension Telephone Receiving Faxes and Other Calls Remote Activation Using Remote CodesUsing the Activation Code Using the Deactivation Code To choose on or OFF Example on Press Set TroubleshootingMaking the Remote Codes Easier to Use Changing and Registering Remote Codes How to Use an External TAD with the MFC Connecting an External TAD to the MFC Hookup Flowchart of External TAD ReceptionExample TAD mode Turn the TAD’s Answer mode to on Can My MFC Use Distinctive Ringing? What Is Distinctive Ringing?Recording the TAD’s Outgoing Message OGM Distinctive Ringing How Will the MFC Treat All Other Numbers? Can I Change the Setting Later? Which Phone Number Should I Register? Flowchart of an Incoming CallHow Does the Distinctive Ringing Function Work? Have a friend ready to call your distinctive ringing number Setting the Distinctive Ringing FunctionWhat Must I Do to Set Up Distinctive Ringing? PressSet PressStop How to Turn the Distinctive Ringing Function on or OFFIf the other number was called, press Stoptocancel Usepollingtocontrolthecostofwhopaysforsendingafax What Is Polling?When to Use Polling How Does It Work? Polling Another Fax Machine Calling HelpfulHints Using Polling Effectively Examples Comein Setting Up Polled Waiting Being Called TheMFCwaitsuntilthespecifiedtimeto call Delayed Polling Feeder Setting Up Polled Waiting with Super Quick-ScanSequential Polling Example Group key PressFunction Press8 Press1 Setting the Fax StorageFunction on when you go out. The initial setting is OFF FAX in MEMORY01 Online How fax forwarding works Fax Forwarding on Paging/Fax ForwardingHow paging works Paging on Example -19085551234## Setting Up Paging Registering the Paging Number For Example 19085551234## or 329329329## Faxfaxfax PressSet Enter a fax forwarding number up to 20 digits What Is Remote Control Access? Setting the Remote Access Code Remote Fax Retrieval How to Use Remote Access and Control CodesWhen to Enter the Remote Access Code Pagingsetting Remote Control Commands ExampleToretrieveallfaxmessages,press96200 Changing the Fax Forwarding Number RemotelyRetrieving the Memory Status List and Fax Messages Remotely You can print a fax message that is stored in the memory Printing a Fax Message Paper Type Paper Size Using the MFC AS a PrinterAcceptable Paper Is Function 5-6. See page 6-5~6 You can use recycled paper in this MFC NO! NO! no FF/Cont Key Control Panel KeysSimultaneous Operation On/OffLine Key Print Priority Key Test/Reset Key Enhanced Memory Management Windows PrintingBidirectional Parallel Interface Cont Multipurpose Sheet Feeder Two-sided Printing Manual Duplexing Manual Feed Slot When you load one sheet of paper manuallyWhen you load more than one sheet of paper manually Paper Tray 10-1 Printingreportsandlists Allthereportsandlistsmaybeprintedasfollows How to Print Reports and Lists10-2 Other Reports Example 1945 745P.M Waitfortwoseconds Activity Report Interval10-3 Press7 Press3 10-4 10-5 Printing the All Dial List 10-6 Tochoosethesetting Example on Press SetTransmission Verification Xmit Report 10-7 Memory Status List Press Copy HOW to USE the Copy FunctionMaking a Single Copy 11-1 PressCopyor just wait 5 seconds Making Multiple Copies11-2 Insert the documents face down into the feeder PressCopy 11-3 Reducing and Enlarging Copies PressCopy or justwait5 seconds.QUALITYHIGH Online Copying a Photograph11-4 Insertthedocuments PressPhoto 12-1 Toner Empty IndicatorReplacing Toner Cartridgeand Drum Unit Replacing the Toner Cartridge Followthesestepstoreplacethetonercartridge 12-2 Aluminum bag New toner cartridge Old toner cartridge 12-3 12-4 Reinstall the drum unit into Remove the old drum unit. See page12-2 Replacing the Drum Unit12-5 New drum unit 12-6 Holding the new drum unit by its Turn on the power switch or plug12-7 Do not remove starter sheet 13-1 Regular MaintenanceRegular Maintenance Turn the drum unit upside down carefully Cleaning the Drum Unit13-2 13-3 Packing and Shipping the Machine 13-4 Closethecartonboxandtapeitshut 13-5 Fixing a Paper Jam Paper Jams13-6 Fixing a Document Jam Clearing a Paper Jam in the Multipurpose Sheet Feeder 13-7 Clearing a Paper Jam in the Fuser Unit 13-8Clearing a Paper Jam near the Drum Unit Internet Troubleshootingprocedures14-1 From within Montreal 1-514-685-6464 voice 14-2 Error MessagesErrormessagesarelistedbelowinalphabeticalorder 14-3 Sometimes you may see vertical streaks on your copies If You are Having Difficulty with Your MFC14-4 Caused by your machine Poor Printing Quality AdjustprintdensitybyincreasingorSettingyouchose 14-5 14-6 Double Ring in F/T ModeBoot Comm.drv=comm115.drv Comm.drv=brmfcomm.drv Bi-Directional Parallel Ports nibble and byte modes MFC Connect Failure or Bi-Directional Communication Error14-7 386Enh Device=wpsljvpd.386 14-8Spooler QP.LPT1 = wpsljqp.dll 386Enh Device=wpscomd.386 Device=wpsljvpd.386 Graphics or text is missing when the document is printed14-9 Windows Run=C/WINDOWS/SYSTEM/WPSIOMON 14-10 Setting Up the MFC 14-11 Troubleshootingprocedures 14-12 Print Quality Problems Black 14-13 Rockingthemfromsidetoside 14-14 15-1 Specifications 15-2 Electrical and Environment 15-3 Parallel Interface Specifications 16-1 Important Information FDA Regulations 16-2 16-3 Important Safety Instructions 16-4 Important About the Interface Cable 16-5 Cover 17-1Mode Function 17-2 17-3 TN5000PF Ordering Accessories and Supplies MFC 4450/OP-US-5.0