How to Improve Print Quality, Test Print | Brother MFC7150C instruction

Ink Management

236 C H A P T E R T W E N T Y F I V E

DIFFICULTY

SUGGESTIONS

Printer Difficulties (Continued)

Cannot print when using Adobe Illustrator.

Try to reduce the printing resolution.

Thick line and thin line appear alternately.

Turn OFF ‘Bi-Directional Printing’ from the ‘Control/Maintenance’ tab

(banding)

in the printer driver.

There are some dense lines.

Turn ON ‘Reverse Order’ from the ‘Paper’ tab in the printer driver.

When using ATM fonts, some characters

If you are using Windows 95 or 98, select ‘Printer Settings’ from the ‘Start’ menu.

are missing or some characters are

Open ‘Brother MFC-7100’ properties. Click ‘Spool Setting’ on the ‘Details’ tab.

printed in the same place.

Select ‘RAW’ from ‘Spool Data Format’. Do NOT clean the print head by

touching it with your hand or a cloth (see p. 236).

When using Power Point or Excel, hatch

Open the ‘Quality/Colour’ tab in the printer driver, and c hange the ‘Document

pattern is not what you are expecting.

Type’ to ‘Photo’.

Video Capture

LCD does not show “Video: Press Copy

Check the video cable connection to the MFC’s RCA pin jack. Check

Capture Ready”

that the video equipment is sending a signal (video equipment is turned on

and set to the correct setting).

How to Improve Print Quality

Test Print

If the quality is not satisfactory, first print a test page to help you identify settings you may want to change.

1Press Function , 2 , 1 . The screen displays

1.TEST PRINT

2Press Set .

3Press Start . The MFC begins printing.

4Press Stop to exit.

Cleaning the Print Head

Clean the print head if you get a horizontal line in the text or graphics on your printed documents. You can clean the four color (black, cyan, yellow,

magenta) print heads (or a single color) by using or from the printer driver.

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MFC7150C, MFC7160C specifications

The Brother MFC-7160C and MFC-7150C are multifunction printers that stand out in the competitive landscape of home and small office printing solutions. Both models are designed to deliver outstanding performance, making them ideal choices for users seeking efficient, high-quality printing, scanning, copying, and faxing capabilities.

One of the main features of the Brother MFC-7160C is its versatility. This all-in-one device accommodates various media types, including plain paper and photo paper, making it suitable for a wide range of printing tasks. The MFC-7150C boasts similar capabilities with slight variations in specifications, ensuring it can meet the needs of various users.

Both models employ inkjet technology, which is known for producing vibrant colors and sharp text, making it ideal for both everyday documents and professional presentations. The MFC-7160C supports a print resolution of up to 6000 x 1200 dpi, allowing users to achieve photo-quality prints.

Additionally, these models feature fast print speeds, with the MFC-7160C offering up to 35 pages per minute for black and white documents and a respectable rate for color prints. The user-friendly control panel and a 2.7-inch LCD display simplify operation, making it easy to navigate through settings and perform tasks efficiently.

Moreover, connectivity is one of the strong suits of the MFC-7160C and MFC-7150C. Both devices support USB, Ethernet, and wireless connectivity options, allowing users to print directly from their computers, smartphones, or tablets. This flexibility ensures seamless integration into various network environments, enhancing productivity.

Another notable feature is the automatic document feeder (ADF), which can hold multiple pages for scanning or copying in a single session. This significantly speeds up workflows, especially for users who need to handle large batches of documents.

In summary, the Brother MFC-7160C and MFC-7150C deliver a robust set of features that cater to both personal and professional needs. With their advanced inkjet technology, faster printing capabilities, and versatile connectivity options, these multifunction printers provide a reliable solution for anyone looking to enhance their productivity in a small office or home environment. The combination of high-quality output and user-friendly design makes both models worthy contenders in the multifunction printer market.

Contents

MFC 7150C MFC 7160C If You Need to Call Customer Service Brother Bulletin Board For Customer ServiceFax-Back System Brother on the World Wide Web Description Ordering Accessories and Supplies Table of Contents B L E O F C O N T E N T S Composing Your Own Comments Contrast Printing Vii As Printer Viii PC Printing Faxing with NetCentricTM FaxStorm Automatic E-mail Printing For Windows 95 and 98 Only Xii Xiii Finding Information UsingThis Manual USA 1-908-685-9283 fax Test Sheet Procedures For USA OnlyAbout Fax Machines Fax Tones and Handshake ECM Error Correction Mode MFC 715OC MFC 7150C Control Panel Overview 716OC MFC 7160C Control Panel Overview A P T E R O N E MFC Setup and Connections Make sure you have the following items Packing List Choosing a Location No ! no ! no Connect the handset AssemblyConnect the power cord SET Cartridges Offline PLS Open Cover Attach the document wire extension Attach the document tray Attach the paper tray to the paper output slot Pull out the plastic extension of the document tray Adjust the guides to fit the paper width Installing the Ink Cartridges Remove the yellow shipping cover by lifting it up and out Did YOU Change BLCK?1.YES 2.NO Print OK? 1.YES 2.NO Two-Line Phone System Special Line ConsiderationsRoll Over Phone Lines Converting Telephone Wall Outlets Multi-Line Connections PBX Sequence Custom Features on a Single LineConnecting an External Telephone Answering Device TAD Outgoing Message OGM Connecting an External TelephoneConnections A P T E R T W O About Brother Paper Mode BP36CL for letter Paper Specifications for Casette and Manual Feed Slot Paper Size Print Area A P T E R T H R E E Then press Function ModeUser-Friendly Programming FAX Printer Copy Video Function Description Alternating DisplaysFunction Selection Table FAX NO. & Start Scan Ready Copy Press Copy Remaining Jobs Interrupt Printer Functions Copy Functions DIALINGTONE? DIALINGPULSE? Setting Dialing Mode Tone/PulseGetting Started Setting Station ID Setting Date and Time If you want to enter a blank space, press twice NameEntering Text For For = ? @ Operations can still be controlled using Setting Beeper VolumeSetting the Handset Volume Setting the Speaker Volume For MFC 7160C Only Enter & SET Setting the Ring VolumeDelayed Timer Memory Storage Basic Receiving Operations Setting the Select Answer Mode Mode Light How it works When to use it TAD Setting Ring DelayTo select or change your Answer Mode Ring TIME20 SEC Setting F/T Ring Time For FAX/TEL Mode Only Pressing Record F/T OGM FAX/TEL Outgoing Message For MFC 7160C OnlyEasy Receive Press Function , 1 , 2 , 5 . The screen displays Printing a Reduced Incoming DocumentReduction Recommended Reductions Change Reduction 1.YES 2.NO Setting Paper SizePaper Changing Remote Codes For FAX/TEL Mode OnlyAdvanced Receiving Operations Operation from Extension Telephone FAX RECEIVE*51 Printing a Fax in Memory For MFC 7150C OnlyPolling Remote ACT.ON? Screen displays Setting Up Polling ReceivePolling RXOFF? Enter FAX no Online Press Start KEY Dialing Online Setting Up Sequential Polling ReceivePolling RXON? Accepted Online Remaining Jobs Canceling a Scheduled JobTo cancel another job, return to Step Press Stop to exit Distinctive Ringing Registering the Distinctive Ringing Pattern Press Set when the screen displays Distinctiveset ?DISTINCTIVEOFF? DISTINCTIVESET? Exit Caller IDViewing Caller ID List Press Press or to select Print REPORT? Press Set Press Start Clearing a Caller ID Stored in MemoryPrinting Caller ID List Before You Begin Setup ADF Automatic Document Feeder Resolution Manual and Automatic Fax Redial Dual AccessManual Transmission Automatic Transmission Real Time TX Canceling Jobs in MemoryReal Time Transmission Checking Job Status Function , 1 , 3 , 1 , the number of pages remains blank Basic Sending OperationsComposing Electronic Cover Comment OFF Please Call Urgent Confidential Cover Page for Next Fax Only Accepted Other SETTINGS? 1.YES 2.NOComment OFF Please Call Urgent Confidential User Defined Press or to select COVERPAGEOFF? COVERPAGEON?Always Send Cover Cover Page Message Using a Printed CoverChoosing settings You can set up two custom comments Contrast Advanced Sending Operations Overseas ModeOverseas Mode Call BACKOFF? Call BACKON? Call ReservationCall Reserveoff Call Reserveon Press or to select Print SAMPLE? Press Set Press Start Delayed FAXPrint Sample Call Back Message DOC 2.MEMORY Broadcasting Multiple Resolution Transmission Polled TXOFF? Setting Up for Polling Transmit Insert Document Online Interrupting Delayed Fax and Polling Transmit Jobs Storing One Touch Dial Numbers Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing 987 65 Fax only number201 555 Last part of the number on another key SPEED-DIAL? # Storing Speed Dial Numbers CHANGE- OR- 2. Exit Changing One Touch Speed Dial Numbers Name Enter & SET Setting Up Groups for BroadcastingSetup Groupgo Enter & SET Select ONE-TOUCH A P T E R E I G H T To hang up, replace the handset- OR-Press Speaker Phone Dialing OptionsManual Dialing Speed Dialing One Touch Dialing Pause Access Codes and Credit Card NumbersHold Answering Calls with the Speaker Phone For MFC 7160C Only Tone/PulseSearching Telephone Index FWD# Enter & SET Fax Forwarding/PagingProgramming a Fax Forwarding Number FAX FORWARD? PAG# Enter & SET Programming Paging NumberPAGING? Erase ALL FAX? 1.YES 2.NO Setting Fax StorageFAX STORAGEOFF? Select & SET Changing Remote Access Code Long beep Fax messages No long beeps No messages Using Remote Access CodePress 9 0 to reset the MFC when you’re finished Hang up Remote Retrieval Details Operation Remote Commands Retrieving Fax Messages Retrieving Memory Status List Changing Fax Forwarding Number You can print the following lists and reports MFC Settings and Activity INTERVAL? To Print a ReportTransmission Verification Xmit Report Activity Report Interval Introduction Message Center Mode Setting Up Message Center Flexible Memory Settings Message Storage MSG CTR OGM? Select & SET Setting Message StorageFAXOFF? Select & SET VOICEON? Select & SET Erasing Outgoing Message OGM Activating Message Center ModeMessage Indicators Listening to Outgoing Message OGM Print FAX? 1.YES 2.NO Playing Voice Messages and MemosPrinting a Fax Message Erase this MSG.? 1.YES 2.NO Backup Printing OptionBackup Printon Select & SET Erasing Messages Press Erase . The screen displays Setting Maximum Time for Incoming MessagesErase ALL VOICE? Message 30 SEC? Select & SET Recording a Memo Setting Toll SaverPress Stop or replace the handset when you’re finished ICM Recording Monitor Programming a Fax Forwarding Number Recording a ConversationFax Forwarding/Paging For example Programming Paging Number Long beep-Fax messages Long beeps-Voice messages Changing Remote Access Code101 Remote Control Commands Remote Control Commands 103 Changing Fax Forwarding Number Copying Online Basic Copy OperationsCopying One Multi Copysort Online Making Enlarged or Reduced Copies Temporary SettingMaking Multiple Copies Multi Copystack Online 107 Qualityhigh Online Copy Quality -Temporary SettingsUsing the Copy Quality Key Press or to select copy quality resolution Paperplain Online Select & SET Using the Paper Type Key109 Press to make a darker copy Copy Quality Default SettingsUsing the Brightness Key Changing Default Settings Press Function 111 Paperplain Paperink JET Paperglossy Papertrnsprncy Press Set Press or to select your paper settingSelect Paper Type Paper Type Select Type of Original 113Select Copy Quality Copy Contrast Color AdjustmentYou can choose brightness setting before making a copy Copy Brightness Press or to select a copy color 115Selecting a Single Color One Color Followed by Memory Full MessageMemory Full P.01 Online Copy to Copy Online Stop to Abort 117 Legal Limitations H a P T E R T H I R T E E N Walk-Up Video Printing Videopress Copy Capture Ready Auto SwitchAuto Switch will not work if you have too much in memory Color Video Printing Qualitynormal Online Video Print Quality Temporary SettingsBlack & White Video Printing 121 Paperplain Online Videomoving OnlinePress Copy KEY Online Printing Online 123 Default Settings Changing Default Settings SIZE4X3 SIZE4X3X6 125 Video Type Setting Paper TypeSetting Video Printing Quality Setting Video Type Size 5.75 X Size 4 X Size 4 X 3 X Setting Print Size127 Videostill Videomoving Video Printing Brightness Video Printing Color AdjustmentVideo Capture to PC MFC and Computer to Work Together Computer Requirements If You Don’t Have a CD-ROM Drive 131 Connecting the MFC to the Computer Install NetCentric FaxStorm Installing Multi-Function Link Pro Software CD-ROMChoosing the Software to Install Install Multi-Function Link Pro Software Other Options 133 Installing the Brother Software 135 H a P T E R F I F T E E N To receive faxes into your PC through the MFC Receiving Messages into the PC137 Helpful Hints for Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95 Multi-Function Link Pro Mode Features Using MFC As Printer Choosing the Right Kind of Paper Printer Driver Loading Paper Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder141 Close the feeder cover Manual Feed Slot 143 Setup for Envelopes On/OffLine Key Reset KeySimultaneous Printing/Fax Printer Operation Keys Turning Off Bi-directional Printing Cleaning Replace INK145 Ink Management Key H a P T E R S I X T E E N Printer Emulation MaintenanceCleaning Black Yellow Cyan Magenta Type CD x\BY-II\WIN3X\MFLPRO\FULL\DISK5\DOSTOOL Installing the Brother MFC-7100 Series DOS ToolsData 149 Using the Brother MFC-7100 Series Printer DriverPaper Tab Minimum 75 x 5 inches 69.8 x 127 mm Maximum Paper SizeUser Defined Paper Size Scaling 151Paper Source Orientation Do not use the two selections simultaneously CopiesCollate Reverse Order 153 Quality/Color Tab Paper Type QualityMedia Color 155Color/Mono Controlling the Color Color Matching Custom SettingDocument Effect 157Halftone Pattern Control/Maintenance Tab Bi-Directional Printing Cleaning Tab159 Monitor Calibration Wait until Online shows again on the MFC display Printer Adjustment TabCleaning Vertical Alignment Multi-Function Link Pro Software Multi-Function Link Pro Visioneer PaperPortTM LE Will appear Sending a Fax fromYour PCSending a Quick Fax Sending a Fax from the Main Menu Sending a Fax from a Windows Application Checklist for the MFCReceiving Faxes into the PC Viewing Received Faxes Checklist for Your PC Scanning a Document Accessing the Scanner Scanning a Document into the PC Settings in the Scanner Window Carrier sheets are available from your Dealer Check the Photo box if the image is a photograph PreScanning an Image How to use PreScan to adjust an Image Brother Resource Manager Connecting Your Video EquipmentVideo Capture from the PC Capturing An Image Page H a P T E R E I G H T E E N NetCentric Internet Fax Faxing with NetCentricTM FaxStorm Compatible Operating Systems Your Fax Service AccountBefore You Begin Receiving Faxes Creating An Inbound Account Installing NetCentric FaxStorm179 Print Driver Overview of UtilitiesContact Manager Cover Page Builder Viewfax a Fax File Viewing Application Accessing NetCentric FaxStorm181 Sending Faxes Adding Contacts One at a Time General tab 183 About Sending a Fax as E-mail Attachments Tab Options/Sender Tab 185Sending a Fax from Other Windows Applications If You Are Using Windows NT Workstation Version To add a New Contact to the All Group Setting Up Contacts in the Contact Manager187 Changing Contact Detail To add a New Contact to Another Group 189 Setting Up Multiple Addresses Creating a Group for Broadcasting Moving or Copying a Contact to Another Group Checking the Status of Sent Faxes Outbox Accessing the Status Manager191 Managing Your Faxes in the Status Manager Viewing Faxes You Received Inbox Accessing Your AccountManaging Faxes from Your Account Checking Sent Faxes in Your Account Page Outbox 193Viewing Received Faxes in Your Account Page Inbox 685-5600 fax Customer SupportCrosby Drive Bedford, MA 01730 USA Voice M. to 6 p.m., EST Monday through Friday Automatic E-Mail Printing For Windows 95 and 98 Only Using Automatic E-Mail Printing You Cannot Use a 16 bit TCP/IP Stack Main FeaturesIf You Are Using Korean Windows 95 or 197 Setting Up Automatic E-Mail PrintingSetting Up the Server Setting the Check Time 199 Using Automatic E-Mail PrintingIf the Uninstall Program Displays An Error Message To Access the Add/Remove Programs Properties Window Special Coded Format InfoImage How 3D FaxSpeed Works Installing 3D FaxSpeed Selecting Multi-Function Link Pro As Your Fax Application 203 Creating 3D FaxSpeed Read Module Disks for Recipients To Send an InfoImage with 3D FaxSpeed Standard Send Quick Start ProceduresHow to Send an InfoImage 205 How to Read an InfoImage that Was Printed at Your Using the 3D FaxSpeed Macro To view or save the files, select the View or Save button How to Read an InfoImage that Was Received Into MFL Pro207 3D FaxSpeed, save the retrieved files If the Recipient Uses Another Fax Application3D FaxSpeed Read Module for Recipients If the Recipient Uses a Fax Machine and Scanner 209 H a P T E R T W E N T Y O N E Optional Memory for the Fax Operations Memory Board Pull out the paper output slot Installing the Optional Memory Board T I O N a L a C C E S S O R I E S H a P T E R T E E N T Y T W O Standard Telephone FCC Notices Information USA Important-About the Interface Cable 217 Industry Canada Compliance Statement For Canada Only If you have a problem, contact Brother service at Do not touch a document during printing Important Safety Instructions219 Do not use this product near water Voice Compilation and Publication Notice 221 Trademarks Product Description Fax Specifications Dimensions ResolutionPower Source Power Consumption Controller Printer Specifications225 Printing Ink Print MediaPaper Input Paper Output Brother USA Fax-Back System number USA only has been Troubleshooting Cause Action Error Messages Document Jam 229 Pull the jammed paper upward and remove it Printer Jam or Paper JamPaper is jammed in the multi-purpose sheet feeder Paper is jammed in the manual feed slot Remove the multi-purpose sheet feeder 231Paper is jammed inside the MFC Paper is jammed inside front of MFC Lift the top cover to see where the paper is jammed Paper is jammed inside back of MFC 233Replace the multi-purpose sheet feeder Difficulty Suggestions If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC Phone Line or Connections 235 Test Print How to Improve Print QualityCleaning the Print Head Test Print Vertical Align 237Aligning Ink Cartridges Press Start . The MFC prints a sample Don’t handle the paper until the ink is dry Packing and Shipping the MFC239 Press 2 to select OFF or 1 to select on H a P T E R T W E N T Y F I V E Close the carton 241 Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen Regular MaintenanceCleaning the Scanner Ink Empty LED On Cleaning the Pick-up Roller243 Replacing the Ink Cartridges Press or to choose 2. Replace INK Press Set 245 From within Montreal For Customer Service 247 Glossary L O S S a R Y 249 L O S S a R Y 251 L O S S a R Y 228 120145 147,149 147 108234 119 255 230 211239 81, 82, 83, 93 257 N D E Year 2000 Compliant Visit us on the World Wide Web