Installing the Remote Printer Console, Dos | Brother MFC 4300

Installing the Remote Printer Console

Before you install the program, make sure you have the following hardware and software required to install the program:

DOS	Version 3.3 or later
	(You must be runnning under a pure DOS
	environment. The Remote Printer Console will not
	work in DOS emulation mode.)
Monitor	EGA/VGA or compatible
Option	Mouse; the mouse driver must be installed.
	(You can also operate the program with the keyboard.)

Follow these steps to install the Remote Printer Console program:

1Make sure your Brother machine is connected to your computer and that it is Online.

2Start your computer and go to the DOS prompt. If you are in Windows® , exit and return to the DOS prompt.

3Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

4At the DOS prompt (C:\>) type x: (Substitute the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive for “x”) and press Enter.

C:\>x:

5Type CD RPCX and press Enter. x:\>CD RPCX

6Type RPCSETUP and press Enter. x:\RPCX>RPCSETUP

7Follow the instructions of the installer.

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Brother MFC 4300 owner manual Installing the Remote Printer Console, Dos

Contents

Manual If You Need to Call Customer Service Brother Numbers Description Ordering Accessories and Supplies Compilation and Publication Notice USA and Canada What to do if you think your Product is defective Location of store Canada Only Sending Faxes Quick Reference GuideAutomatic Transmission Sending a Cover Making Copies Table of Contents Setup Receive Initial SetupOn-Screen Programming Setup Send Remote Fax Options Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing OptionsPrinting Reports Making Copies 10-1 Setting Up Brother MFC and PC to Work Together 11-1For DOS Users 12-1 Using the Brother MFC as a Printer 13-1 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 15-1 Using Automatic E-Mail Printing 14-1 Index Remote Retrieval Access Card Glossary SpecificationsImportant Information Test Sheet Procedures USA Only Using This Manual1Introduction Finding Information MFC 4300 Control Panel Overview When you press these keys About Fax Machines ECM Error Correction ModeFax Tones and Handshake Packing List 2Assembly and ConnectionsMake sure you have the following items Choosing a Location No ! no ! no Installing the Drum Unit Assembly With Toner Cartridge Assembly S S E M B L Y a N D C O N N E C T I O N S Setting Up the MFC Loading Paper Paper Type Paper Size Acceptable Paper Manual Feed Slot Paper Capacity of FeederCut Sheet Envelopes Loading One Sheet of Paper Sequence Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device TADConnections Recording Outgoing Message on External TAD Connecting an External Telephone Roll Over Phone Lines Special Line ConsiderationsTwo-Line Phone System Converting Telephone Wall Outlets Two-Line External TAD If you are installing the MFC to work with a PBX Custom Features on a Single LineMulti-Line Connections PBX 3On-Screen Programming Function ModeUser-Friendly Programming Function Selection Table Alternating DisplaysFax Functions Letter Auto Standard Setup Send SET Auto Dial Print Options Printer Functions Setting Date and Time 4Initial SetupSetting Station ID Getting Started Entering Text Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Canada OnlyDIALINGTONE? Select SET Inserting spaces Special characters and symbolsMaking corrections Repeating letters Setting the Handset Volume Setting Beeper Volume Setting the Ring Volume Setting the Speaker VolumeSetting Volume Amplify Memory Storage Delayed Timer Sleep ModeEnter & SET SET TIME=1700 Select Receive Mode 5Setup ReceiveBasic Receiving Operations To select or change your Receive Mode Setting Ring DelayFAX only FAX/TEL Tadanswer Mach Manual Easy Receive Setting FAX/TEL F/T Ring TimeRing TIME20 SEC Reduction Printing a Reduced Incoming DocumentRecommended Reductions Setting the Print Density Setting Paper SizeToner Save Paper Change Reduction 1.YES 2.NO Advanced Receiving Operations For FAX/TEL Mode OnlyOperation from Extension Telephone or External Telephone Changing Remote Codes Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive Setting Up Polling ReceivePolling Set Printing a Fax in Memory Canceling a Scheduled JobRemaining Jobs Distinctive Ring Telephone Services Ring Pattern Rings Viewing Caller ID List Caller IDPrinting Caller ID List Call Waiting Caller ID Sending Faxes Using Multiple Settings 6Setup SendUsing the ADF Automatic Document Feeder Before You Begin Manual and Automatic Fax Redial Dual Access Checking the Jobs Status Real Time TransmissionReal Time TX Realtime TXON? Composing Electronic Cover Basic Sending OperationsComment OFF Please Call Urgent Confidential Coverpage MSG Coverpg SetupCover Page for Next Fax Only Always Send Cover Using a Printed CoverCOVERPAGEOFF? Overseas Mode ResolutionOverseas Mode Print Sample Call Back Message Call ReservationCall Reserveoff Delayed Fax Polled TXOFF? Select Setting Up Polled TransmitDOC 2.MEMORY Insert Original Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing 7Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing OptionsStoring One Touch Dial Numbers Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers Storing Speed Dial NumbersSPEED-DIAL? # Enter & SET Name Setup Groupgo Setting Up Groups for BroadcastingSelect ONE-TOUCH Enter SET T O D I a L N U M B E R S a N D D I a L I N G O P T I O N S Speed Dialing Dialing Access Codes and Credit Card NumbersSearch Hook Press Broadcast BroadcastingPage Fax Forwarding/Paging 8Remote Fax OptionsProgramming a Fax Forwarding Number FWD# Programming Paging Number Setting Fax StorageFor example, 1 8 0 0 5 5 5 1 2 3 4 # # Using Remote Retrieval Access Code Changing Remote Retrieval Access CodeRemote Retrieval Long beep-Fax messages No long beeps-No messages Change Receive Mode Remote CommandsRetrieve a fax Check the Receiving Status Retrieving Fax Messages E M O T E F a X O P T I O N S 9Printing Reports Fax Settings and Activity Activity Report Interval Transmission Verification Xmit ReportINTERVAL? 10Making Copies Using the MFC as a CopierMaking a Single Copy Select & Copy Press Enlarge/Reduce Enlarging and Reducing Copies Using the Brother Machine with Your PC 11Setting Up Brother MFC and PC to Work TogetherBefore You Install Brother Printer Driver Computer Requirements System you are using Connecting the Brother Machine to Your PC For Windows 98, 98SE user Using Windows 95, 98, 98SE and MeFor Windows 95 user For Windows Me user Select Recommended and click Next Page Page Using Windows 2000 Professional Page Page Select My Computer, and then click Next Using Windows NT Workstation Version Click Have Disk Select Not Shared, and then click Next Recommended to Print a Test Page, and then click Finish Using Windows Windows 95/98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional and NT 4.0 Users Installing the Brother SoftwarePage To View On-Line Documentation To Register Your MFC 4300 On-Line USA OnlyClick View Documentation. The following screen will appear To View Brother Support Information To install the printer driver and Brother SoftwareFor Windows 3.1x Users Page MFC Remote Setup What Does the Remote Printer Console Do? 12For DOS UsersRemote Printer Console Main Program Printer Status Monitor Program DOS Installing the Remote Printer Console PCL Using the Remote Printer Console Main Program Print Setup Section Printer Setup CategoryRemote Printer Console Current Printer Status Information Font Configuration Setup Section Other Configuration Printer ConfigurationPrinter Setup Category Direct Access Category Console Configuration Category Using the Printer Status Monitor Program Special Print Features 13Using the Brother MFC as a Printer Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder Printing from Your PCTwo-Sided Printing Manual Duplex Loading More Than One Sheet of Paper Loading Envelopes in Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder Simultaneous Printing/Faxing Job Cancel KeyChoosing Acceptable Paper Printer OperationsPage Main Features 14Using Automatic E-Mail PrintingTo Access the On-Line Documentation For Windows 95/98/98SE/Me Only Troubleshooting 15Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance USA Canada Error MessagesWait Cover Open MFC Not Registered SET Cartridge HOT Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit or in the Fuser Unit Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder Printing and Receiving Faxes If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC Sending Faxes Phone Line or Connections Handling Incoming Calls General Printing Difficulties Setup Printing Difficulties DOS Setup Printing Difficulties Printer JAM Paper Handling Difficulties Difficulty Suggestions Print Quality Difficulties Copy Quality Difficulties Example of Regular WhiteBlurred Ghost Images Bi-directional Parallel Ports nibble and byte modes Difficulties Setting up the Software For Windows 3.1x Users HP LaserJet series II, IID, IIP, IIP+, III, Iiid or Iiip Brother HL-6/6V/10h/630series/660series/960/1260/ WL-660 HP LaserJet 4 Plus WPSLPT1=1NEC SuperScript 610/660 Epson ActionLaser 1100 Graphics or Text Is Missing When the Document Is Printed Packing and Shipping the MFC Page Cleaning the Document Scanner Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Drum Unit Replacing the Toner Cartridge How to Replace the Toner Cartridge Lever on the toner Old Toner Cartridge New Toner Aluminum Bag Machine and close Top cover Replacing the Drum Unit Cartridge, Do not remove the clear plastic starter sheet Replacing the Toner Cartridge, Standard Telephone and FCC Notices 16Important Information FDA Regulations Laser Safety 110-120V Models OnlyManufactured Important-About the Interface Cable MFC 4300 Only Industry Canada Compliance Statement Canada Only P O R T a N T I N F O R M a T I O N Energy Star Compliance Statement When the power cord is damaged or frayed Trademarks 1Glossary Page Page Page Page Fax SSpecifications Electrical and Environment Printer Index N D E FAX only 5-1 FAX/TEL 5-1 Manual Setup printing Remote Retrieval Access Card Remote Retrieval Access Card Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code Equipment Attachment Limitations Visit us on the World Wide Web