FAX 1570MC MFC 1870MC MFC 1970MC
Year 2000 Compliant
Table of Contents
Inserting spaces
Iii
To erase an individual message
To erase all messages
Install Multi-Function Link Software
Finding Information
Using This Manual
Test Sheet Procedures for USA only
About Fax Machines
Fax Tones and Handshake
FAX 1570MC Control Panel Overview
1570MC
MFC 1870MC and MFC 1970MC Control Panel Overview
MFC 1970MC
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines
Packing List
For MFC 1870MC and MFC 1970MC only
Attach the document support
Assembly
Choosing a Location
Install the printing cartridge
Attach paper support
Install paper
Connect the power cord
Size Letter, Legal and A4 Weight 17 lb. -24 lb
Acceptable Paper
Connect the handset
Connect the telephone line
Special Line Considerations
Roll Over Phone Lines
Two-Line Phone System
Installing FAX/MFC, External Two-Line TAD Two-Line Telephone
Converting Telephone Wall Outlets
If you are installing the FAX/MFC to work with a PBX
Multi-Line Connections PBX
Sequence
Custom Features on Your Phone Line
Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device TAD
Connections
After the beep, leave a message or send a fax by pressing 5
Connecting an External Telephone
Outgoing Message OGM on External TAD
Setting Date and Time
Fax Settings
Setting Dialing Mode Tone/Pulse
Setting Station ID
Entering Text
Special characters and symbols
Inserting spaces
Making corrections
Repeating letters
Storing One Touch Dial Numbers
Press Function , 4
One Touch Dialing
FAX or F/T or TEL-987 65
Storing Speed Dial Numbers
Speed Dialing
SPEED-DIAL? #
Enter & SET
Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting
Setup Groupgo Enter & SET
Changing One Touch Speed Dial Numbers
Press Function , 4 , 3 . The screen displays
Setting Beeper Level
Memory Storage
Name Enter & SET
Enter a
Function Mode
User-Friendly Programming
FAX NO. & Start Copy Press Copy
Alternating Displays
Function Selection Table
SET Auto Dial
Factory Set More Info
Interrupt
H a P T E R F O U R
Sending Faxes
Before you begin
Contrast Setting
Manual Transmission
Select Answer Mode
Receiving Faxes
Automatic Transmission
Manual and Automatic Fax Redial
Easy Receive
Record Fax/Tel Outgoing Announcement F/T OGM
Setting Ring Delay
To select or change your Answer Mode
Ring Timexx SEC
Setting F/T Ring Time
Speaker Volume
Ring Volume
Setting Paper Size
Smoothing
RCD Paperletter
Set when the screen displays your selection Stop to exit
Reductionauto
Printing a Reduced Incoming Document
Press Function , 5 , 5 . The screen displays
Answering Calls with the Speaker Phone
Making Voice Calls
Manual Dialing
One Touch Dialing
Hold
Pause
Tone/Pulse
Searching Telephone Index
H a P T E R S I
Daily Timer
Quick Scan Fax Transmission
Delayed Transmission
Interrupting Timer and Poll Waiting
Memory 100% Enter FAX no
Insert Document
Canceling a Delayed Fax
Overseas Mode
Cancel JOB
Overseas Mode
Comment OFF Please Call Urgent Confidential
Error Re-Transmission
Composing Electronic Cover
Cover Page Temporary Setting
Always Send Cover
Coverpageoff Coverpageon
User Defined
Using a Printed Cover
Call Reservation
Comment OFF Please Call Urgent Confidential User Defined
Call Reserveon Call Reserveoff
Print Call Back Message
Next-Fax Reservation
Call Backoff Call Backon
NEXT-FAX Reservd
Multiple Resolution Transmission
For F/T Fax/Tel Mode Only
Operation from Extension Telephone
FAX/MFC starts to receive a fax
Distinctive Ringing
Remote ACT.ON
ACT.CODE*51
DEACT.CODE#51
SET Mode
Pick UP to SET
Caller ID
You will see the first 16 characters of the number or name
Setup to Poll Another Fax
Polling
Pollingoff
Enter FAX no Press Start KEY
Setup to Be Polled Poll Waiting
Sequential Polling
Sequential Polling Report prints on completion
Copy Functions
Multiple Copies
Reducing and Enlarging Copies
Copies
H a P T E R S E V E N
Message Center Mode
Message Center
Flexible Memory Settings
Setting Up Message Center
Setting Message Storage
Recording Message Center Outgoing Message
Activating Message Center Mode
Message Indicators
Listening to Outgoing Message OGM
Erasing Outgoing Message OGM
Print FAX? 1.YES 2.NO
Playing Voice Messages and Memos
Printing a Fax Message
Backup Printing Option
Backup Print on Select & SET
Press 1 to erase the message Press 2 to cancel
Erasing Messages
Setting Maximum Time for Incoming Messages
Setting Toll Saver
Press Set Press 1 to erase-OR-Press 2 to cancel
Erase ALL VOICE? Select & SET
ICM Recording Monitor
Recording a Memo
Recording a Conversation
Paging/Fax Forwarding
Programming Paging Number
Programming a Fax Forwarding Number
Remote Retrieval
Using Remote Access Code
Changing Remote Access Code
Remote Control Commands
Remote control commands Detail Operation
Retrieving Memory Status List
Retrieving Fax Messages
Dial pad to press 9 6
Changing Fax Forwarding Number
Messages forwarded, and then press
H a P T E R E I G H T
Message Center Pro
Start with a Plan
Setting Up Message Center Pro
Voice
Recording Voice Information In Memory Box
Voice no
REC/ERASE/PLAY?
Playing Voice Message in Memory Box
Erasing Voice Memory Box
Recording Personal Mailbox OGM/Password
Passwordxxxx
Personal Mailbox
Playing Incoming Messages and Memo in Personal Mailbox
Erasing Incoming Messages and Memos From Personal Mailbox
Press 1 to erase Press 2 to exit without erasing
Recording Memo in Personal Mailbox
Replace the handset
Recording Second Level OGM
Playing Second Level OGM
Erasing Second Level OGM
Press Erase Press Stop to exit
Recording First Level OGM
Playing First Level OGM
Erasing First Level OGM
MSG CTR PRO Select & SET
Turning On Message Center Pro
H a P T E R N I N E
You can print the following lists and reports
FAX/MFC Activity
ACT.REPORT ALL Dial
To print a report
Activity Report Interval
Transmission Verification Xmit Report
ACT.RPT.OFF
Standard Telephone FCC Notices
International Energy Star Compliance Statement
Federal Commission Compliance No- tice For USA Only
Industry Canada Compliance State- ment For Canada Only
Important Safety Instructions
Do not use this product near water
Do not touch a document during printing
Trademarks
Compilation and Publication Notice
H a P T E R E L E V E N
Fax-Back System
Brother Home Page on the World Wide Web
Brother Bulletin Board
Brother’s Bulletin Board Numbers are
Error Messages
Check Paper
Clean UP Scanner
COMM.ERROR
Connection Fail
Cover Open
Machine Error Press Stop KEY
Printer Fault
Contact Brother Customer Service at
No RESPONSE/BUSY
Scanner Error
If You Are Having Difficulty with Your FAX
Poor Transmitting Quality
For Customer Service
Double Ring in F/T Mode
H a P T E R T W E L V E
Before You Install Multi-Function Link
Package Contents
PC Configuration Requirements
Connecting MFC 1870MC or MFC 1970MC to Your PC
Available Options
This is a page of all Brother support numbers
Installing the Multi-Function Link Software
Accessing the Software Installation Window
Installing the Brother Software
Overview of Basic Steps
Viewing On-Line Documentation
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H a P T E R T H I R T E E N
Link and Visioneer PaperPort LE for Brother
Introduction
Running the Brother Software
Multi-Function Link
Sending a Fax from the Main Menu
Sending a Fax from Your PC
Sending a Quick Fax
Sending a Fax from a Windows Application
Receiving Faxes into the PC
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Checklist for the MFC
Viewing Received Faxes
On your PC
Use or to select PC Primary Press Set Press Stop to exit
Scanning a Document
Scanning Options
Resolution
Scanning into the PaperPort Viewer
Contrast
Image Type
Link option For FAX 1570MC
H a P T E R F I F T E E N
Glossary
L O S S a R Y
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L O S S a R Y
Automatic/Super Light/Super Dark manual setting
Public switched telephone network
Desktop facsimile transceiver
ITU-TS Group
127
27, 83
68, 70
23, 24
28, 33
28, 33, 36
29, 66, 67
20, 93
65, 73
10, 88
17, 22
27, 37
93, 103
62, 63
102
For Customer Service
Brother on the World Wide Web
Ordering Accessories Supplies
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