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
Using This Manual
Test Sheet Procedures for USA only
Finding Information
Fax Tones and Handshake
About Fax Machines
1570MC
FAX 1570MC Control Panel Overview
MFC 1970MC
MFC 1870MC and MFC 1970MC Control Panel Overview
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm
For MFC 1870MC and MFC 1970MC only
Packing List
Assembly
Choosing a Location
Attach the document support
Attach paper support
Install the printing cartridge
Install paper
Size Letter, Legal and A4 Weight 17 lb. -24 lb
Connect the power cord
Acceptable Paper
Connect the handset
Special Line Considerations
Connect the telephone line
Roll Over Phone Lines
Two-Line Phone System
Converting Telephone Wall Outlets
Installing FAX/MFC, External Two-Line TAD Two-Line Telephone
Multi-Line Connections PBX
If you are installing the FAX/MFC to work with a PBX
Custom Features on Your Phone Line
Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device TAD
Sequence
Connections
Connecting an External Telephone
Outgoing Message OGM on External TAD
After the beep, leave a message or send a fax by pressing 5
Fax Settings
Setting Dialing Mode Tone/Pulse
Setting Date and Time
Entering Text
Setting Station ID
Inserting spaces
Special characters and symbols
Making corrections
Repeating letters
Press Function , 4
Storing One Touch Dial Numbers
FAX or F/T or TEL-987 65
One Touch Dialing
Speed Dialing
Storing Speed Dial Numbers
SPEED-DIAL? #
Enter & SET
Setup Groupgo Enter & SET
Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting
Changing One Touch Speed Dial Numbers
Press Function , 4 , 3 . The screen displays
Memory Storage
Setting Beeper Level
Name Enter & SET
Enter a
User-Friendly Programming
Function Mode
Alternating Displays
Function Selection Table
FAX NO. & Start Copy Press Copy
SET Auto Dial
Factory Set More Info
Interrupt
H a P T E R F O U R
Before you begin
Sending Faxes
Manual Transmission
Contrast Setting
Receiving Faxes
Select Answer Mode
Automatic Transmission
Manual and Automatic Fax Redial
Record Fax/Tel Outgoing Announcement F/T OGM
Easy Receive
To select or change your Answer Mode
Setting Ring Delay
Setting F/T Ring Time
Speaker Volume
Ring Timexx SEC
Setting Paper Size
Ring Volume
Smoothing
RCD Paperletter
Reductionauto
Set when the screen displays your selection Stop to exit
Printing a Reduced Incoming Document
Press Function , 5 , 5 . The screen displays
Making Voice Calls
Manual Dialing
Answering Calls with the Speaker Phone
Hold
One Touch Dialing
Pause
Tone/Pulse
Searching Telephone Index
H a P T E R S I
Quick Scan Fax Transmission
Daily Timer
Interrupting Timer and Poll Waiting
Delayed Transmission
Memory 100% Enter FAX no
Insert Document
Overseas Mode
Canceling a Delayed Fax
Cancel JOB
Overseas Mode
Error Re-Transmission
Composing Electronic Cover
Comment OFF Please Call Urgent Confidential
Always Send Cover
Cover Page Temporary Setting
Coverpageoff Coverpageon
User Defined
Call Reservation
Using a Printed Cover
Comment OFF Please Call Urgent Confidential User Defined
Call Reserveon Call Reserveoff
Next-Fax Reservation
Print Call Back Message
Call Backoff Call Backon
NEXT-FAX Reservd
For F/T Fax/Tel Mode Only
Multiple Resolution Transmission
Operation from Extension Telephone
FAX/MFC starts to receive a fax
Remote ACT.ON
Distinctive Ringing
ACT.CODE*51
DEACT.CODE#51
Pick UP to SET
SET Mode
You will see the first 16 characters of the number or name
Caller ID
Polling
Setup to Poll Another Fax
Pollingoff
Enter FAX no Press Start KEY
Setup to Be Polled Poll Waiting
Sequential Polling Report prints on completion
Sequential Polling
Multiple Copies
Copy Functions
Reducing and Enlarging Copies
Copies
H a P T E R S E V E N
Message Center
Message Center Mode
Setting Up Message Center
Flexible Memory Settings
Recording Message Center Outgoing Message
Setting Message Storage
Message Indicators
Activating Message Center Mode
Listening to Outgoing Message OGM
Erasing Outgoing Message OGM
Playing Voice Messages and Memos
Printing a Fax Message
Print FAX? 1.YES 2.NO
Backup Print on Select & SET
Backup Printing Option
Press 1 to erase the message Press 2 to cancel
Erasing Messages
Setting Toll Saver
Setting Maximum Time for Incoming Messages
Press Set Press 1 to erase-OR-Press 2 to cancel
Erase ALL VOICE? Select & SET
Recording a Memo
ICM Recording Monitor
Recording a Conversation
Paging/Fax Forwarding
Programming a Fax Forwarding Number
Programming Paging Number
Using Remote Access Code
Changing Remote Access Code
Remote Retrieval
Remote control commands Detail Operation
Remote Control Commands
Retrieving Fax Messages
Retrieving Memory Status List
Changing Fax Forwarding Number
Messages forwarded, and then press
Dial pad to press 9 6
H a P T E R E I G H T
Start with a Plan
Message Center Pro
Voice
Setting Up Message Center Pro
Recording Voice Information In Memory Box
Voice no
Playing Voice Message in Memory Box
Erasing Voice Memory Box
REC/ERASE/PLAY?
Passwordxxxx
Recording Personal Mailbox OGM/Password
Personal Mailbox
Playing Incoming Messages and Memo in Personal Mailbox
Press 1 to erase Press 2 to exit without erasing
Erasing Incoming Messages and Memos From Personal Mailbox
Replace the handset
Recording Memo in Personal Mailbox
Playing Second Level OGM
Recording Second Level OGM
Erasing Second Level OGM
Press Erase Press Stop to exit
Playing First Level OGM
Recording 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
FAX/MFC Activity
ACT.REPORT ALL Dial
You can print the following lists and reports
Activity Report Interval
To print a report
Transmission Verification Xmit Report
ACT.RPT.OFF
Standard Telephone FCC Notices
International Energy Star Compliance Statement
Industry Canada Compliance State- ment For Canada Only
Federal Commission Compliance No- tice For USA Only
Do not use this product near water
Important Safety Instructions
Do not touch a document during printing
Trademarks
Compilation and Publication Notice
H a P T E R E L E V E N
Brother Home Page on the World Wide Web
Fax-Back System
Brother Bulletin Board
Brother’s Bulletin Board Numbers are
Check Paper
Error Messages
COMM.ERROR
Clean UP Scanner
Connection Fail
Cover Open
Printer Fault
Machine Error Press Stop KEY
Contact Brother Customer Service at
No RESPONSE/BUSY
If You Are Having Difficulty with Your FAX
Scanner Error
Poor Transmitting Quality
Double Ring in F/T Mode
For Customer Service
H a P T E R T W E L V E
Package Contents
Before You Install Multi-Function Link
Connecting MFC 1870MC or MFC 1970MC to Your PC
PC Configuration Requirements
This is a page of all Brother support numbers
Available Options
Accessing the Software Installation Window
Installing the Multi-Function Link Software
Installing the Brother Software
Overview of Basic Steps
105
Viewing On-Line Documentation
H a P T E R T H I R T E E N
Introduction
Running the Brother Software
Link and Visioneer PaperPort LE for Brother
Multi-Function Link
Sending a Fax from Your PC
Sending a Quick Fax
Sending a Fax from the Main Menu
Sending a Fax from a Windows Application
111
Receiving Faxes into the PC
Viewing Received Faxes
Checklist for the MFC
On your PC
Use or to select PC Primary Press Set Press Stop to exit
Scanning Options
Scanning a Document
Scanning into the PaperPort Viewer
Resolution
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
119
L O S S a R Y
Public switched telephone network
Automatic/Super Light/Super Dark manual setting
Desktop facsimile transceiver
ITU-TS Group
27, 83
127
68, 70
23, 24
28, 33, 36
28, 33
29, 66, 67
20, 93
10, 88
65, 73
17, 22
27, 37
62, 63
102
93, 103
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