17Using the Multi-Function Link Pro Software

17Using the Multi-Function Link® Pro Software

Introduction

This chapter explains the basics of the Brother software, so you can get started using the Multi-Function Link® Pro software. Detailed installation and setup instructions are in the On-Line Documentation section of the Brother CD-ROM that is included with your MFC.

Check the online README.WRI file in the root directory of the CD-ROM for last-minute important information and troubleshooting tips that were not included in the On-Line Documentation.

Multi-Function Link® Pro software for your MFC includes

Visioneer® PaperPort® LE for Brother.

Software by:

Multi-Function Link® Pro Software

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Contents

MFC 7050C 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 Iii For USA and Canada Year 2000 Compliant Table of Contents Setting Dialing Mode Tone/Pulse Composing Your Own Comments Vii Viii 13-1 16-1 17-7 Xii Xiii Xiv Finding Information UsingThis Manual Fax Tones and Handshake Test Sheet Procedures For USA OnlyAbout Fax Machines ECM Error Correction Mode 7O5OC MFC 7050C Control Panel Keys 2MFC Setup 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 PLS Open Cover Attach the document wire extension Attach the document tray and pull out the extension Attach the paper tray and pull out the extension Load paper in the multi-purpose sheet feeder paper cassette For Selecting Paper Thickness Installing Ink Cartridges Initial Setup Did YOU CHANGE? RIGHT1.YES 2.NO Alignment Load Paper Press Start KEY Did YOU INSTALL? Black 2.PHOTO Preserving Ink Cartridges Printing Aligning Ink CartridgesLoad Paper Press Start This container until you are ready to use it again Photo PrintoutsReplace Black Head Cleaning Cleaning the Ink Cartridges Removing and Reinstalling Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Cartridge Carrier Sequence Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device TAD Outgoing Message OGM Connecting an External TelephoneConnections Converting Telephone Wall Outlets Special Line ConsiderationsRoll Over Phone Lines Two-Line Phone System Installing MFC, External Two-Line TAD, Two-Line Telephone Multi-Line Connections PBX Custom Features on a Single Line Paper Affects the Print Quality 3Paper Recommended Paper for the MFC 7050C Handling and Using Special PaperAbout Paper Paper Type Paper Size Cassette Capacity Paper Specifications for Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder Print Area FAX 2.VIDEO Function ModeUser-Friendly Programming FAX NO. & Start Copy Press Copy Alternating DisplaysFunction Selection Table Function Description Fax FunctionsFunction Description Factory Set Setup Send Print Reports Distinctive Video Functions DIALINGTONE? DIALINGPULSE? Setting Dialing Mode Tone/PulseGetting Started Setting Station ID Setting Date and Time Making corrections Entering Text Special characters and symbols It is important that you do not choose Permanent unless all Setting the Beeper VolumeChoosing the Handset Volume PERMANENT? Setting the Speaker VolumeSetting Volume Amplify VOL AMPLIFYOFF? Enter & SET Setting the Ring VolumeDelayed Timer Memory Storage I T I a L S E T U P Basic Receiving Operations Setting the Answer Mode Mode Light How it works When to use it To select or change your Answer Mode Ring TIME20 SEC Setting Ring DelaySetting F/T Ring Time For FAX/TEL Mode Only Reduction Printing a Reduced Incoming FaxRecommended Reductions Change Reduction Setting Paper Size Operation from Extension Telephone For FAX/TEL Mode OnlyTroubleshooting Remote Codes Advanced Receiving Operations Polling Setting Up Polling ReceiveChanging Remote Codes Dialing Canceling a Scheduled JobSetting Up Sequential Polling Receive Accepted Distinctive Ring DISTINCTIVEOFF? DISTINCTIVESET? Registering the Distinctive Ring PatternRing Rings Caller ID T U P R E C E I V E ADF Automatic Document Feeder BeforeYou Begin Manual Transmission Resolution Manual and Automatic Fax Redial Dual AccessAutomatic Transmission Realtime TXOFF? Select & SET Accepted Other SETTINGS?Real Time Transmission Checking Job Status Composing Electronic Cover Canceling Jobs in MemoryBasic Sending Operations Please Call Urgent Confidential User Defined Cover Page for Next Fax OnlyComment OFF COVERPAGEOFF? COVERPAGEON? Always Send Cover Composing Your Own Comments Using a Printed CoverCover Page Message Contrast Overseas ModeOverseas Mode Advanced Sending Operations Delayed TXOFF? Delayed Fax Broadcasting Polled TXOFF? Setting Up for Polling Transmit Storing One Touch Dial Numbers Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing Appear on it 201 555987 65 SPEED-DIAL? # Storing Speed Dial Numbers CHANGE- OR- 2. Exit Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers Name Enter & SET Setting Up Groups for BroadcastingSetup Groupgo Enter & SET Select ONE-TOUCH T U P a U T O D I a L N U M B E R S Manual Dialing Dialing Options Speed Dialing One Touch Dialing Pause Access Codes and Credit Card NumbersHold Searching Telephone Index RedialTone/Pulse 10-1 MFC Settings and Activity 10-2 To Print a ReportTransmission Verification Xmit Report Activity Report Interval 11-1 Using MFC as a Copier Sorting Multiple Copies Making a Single CopyMaking Multiple Copies Stacking Multiple Copies 11-3 Reducing and Enlarging CopiesCopying a Photograph 11-4 12-1 Message Center ModeIntroduction 12-2 Flexible Memory Settings Message Storage VOICEON? Select SET Setting Up the Message CenterSetting Message Storage FAXOFF? Select & SET REC/ERASE/PLAY? Recording Message Center Outgoing Message OGMListening to Outgoing Message OGM Erasing Outgoing Message OGM VOICE03 FAX02 Activating Message Center ModeMessage Indicators Playing Voice Messages To erase voice messages individually Backup Printing OptionPrinting a Fax Message Erasing Messages 12-7 Setting Maximum Time for Incoming MessagesSetting Toll Saver To erase messages all at once 12-8 ICM Recording MonitorFax Forwarding/Paging Programming a Fax Forwarding Number 12-9 Programming Paging NumberPAGING? PAG# Enter & SET 12-10 Using Remote Retrieval Access CodeChanging Remote Retrieval Access Code Remote Retrieval Remote Commands Operation Details Remote Commands Retrieve Fax 12-12 Retrieving Fax Messages Retrieving Memory Status List 12-14 Changing Fax Forwarding Number Remotely 13Walk-Up Video Printing Videopress Copy Setting Up Video Print ModeColor Video Printing Default Settings Changing Default Settings Videostill Print Size Paper Type PaperplainQuality Video Type Setting Video Type Setting Paper TypeSetting Video Printing Quality Video Printing Color Adjustment Setting Print Size Video Printing Brightness Video Capture to PC 14-1 14Setting Up the MFC and Computer to Work Together 14-2 If You Don’t Have a CD-ROM DriveComputer Requirements 14-3 Connecting the MFC to the Computer 14-4 Installing Multi-Function Link Pro Software CD-ROMOverview of Basic Steps Other Options Choosing the Software to Install 14-6 Installing the Brother SoftwareExit 14-7 14-8 14-9 MF Link ModeReceiving Messages into the PC 14-10 Brother Status Monitor Brilliant 4-Color Output at 600 x 600 dpi-Printing at Features15-1 Brilliant 4-Color Output at 300 x 600 dpi-Printing at 15-2 Printer DriverChoosing the Right Kind of Paper Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder 15-3 Selecting the Paper ThicknessLoading Paper Loading Envelopes and Special Print Media 15-4 Simultaneous Printing/Fax Priority Key Reset KeyPrinter Operation Keys On/Off Line Key 15-6 Choose the GDI Brother MFC-7050 Series Printer driver Using the Brother Printer DriverPrinter Emulation 16-1 16-2 PaperTab Collate CopiesOrientation Reverse Order 16-4 Paper Size 16-5 Custom Paper Size 16-6 Restore DefaultsOutput Media Paper Source Color Options DefaultManual Settings Color /QualityTab Black, White and Grayscale Color/MonochromePrint Quality Color 16-9 Manual Settings Presentations Color Control16-10 Photographs Diffuse Halftone Type16-11 Pattern Pages Per Sheet Options TabLayout 16-12 16-13 Ink Cartridge MaintenanceTrueType Options 16-14 Setting Up WatermarksWatermarksTab 16-15 FontPosition 16-16 AdjustmentCreating Custom Watermarks 17-1 17Using the Multi-Function Link Pro Software 17-2 Multi-Function Link Pro FaxVisioneer PaperPort LE 17-3 Sending a Fax fromYour PCSending a Quick Fax 17-4 Sending a Fax from the Main MenuSending a Fax from a Windows Application 17-5 Checklist for the MFCChecklist for Your PC Receiving Faxes into the PC 17-6 Viewing Received Faxes 17-7 Accessing the ScannerScanning a Document Twain Compliant 17-8 Settings in the Scanner WindowScanning a Document into the PC Paper Size 17-9 17-10 Connecting Your Video Equipment 17-11 Capturing an Image 17-12 18-1 ForWindows 3.1x, 95/98 Only 18-2 How FaxSpeed WorksSpecial Coded Format InfoImage 18-3 Installing FaxSpeedFaxSpeed Macro Installer Enables you to install a 18-4 Selecting Multi-Function Link Pro As Your Fax Application 18-5 Creating FaxSpeed Read Module Disks for Recipients 18-6 Quick Start ProceduresHow to Send an InfoImage To Send an InfoImage with FaxSpeed Standard Send 18-7 Using the FaxSpeed Macro 18-8 How to Read an InfoImage that Was Printed at Your MFC 18-9 To read an InfoImage after viewing it in PaperPort 18-10 If the Recipient Uses Another Fax ApplicationFaxSpeed Read Module for Recipients 18-11 If Recipient Uses Fax Machine and Scanner 18-12 19-1 NetCentric Internet Fax Compatible Operating Systems Set Up Your Fax Service AccountBefore You Begin Receiving Faxes 19-3 Creating an Inbound Account Cover Page Builder Installing NetCentric FaxStormOverview of Utilities Contact Manager 19-5 Accessing NetCentric FaxStormStatus Manager Viewfax a Fax File Viewing Application 19-6 Sending FaxesGeneral Tab Addressing a Fax 19-7 Selecting a Group or a Contact from a Group 19-8 Specifying a Cover 19-9 19-10 Attachments Tab 19-11 Sending from Other WindowsApplicationsOptions/Sender Tab 19-12 Setting Up Contacts in the Contact ManagerIf You Are Using Windows NT Workstation Version 19-13 To Add a New Contact to the All Group 19-14 To Add a New Contact to Another Group 19-15 Changing Contact Detail 19-16 Setting Up Multiple AddressesMoving or Copying a Contact to Another Group 19-17 Managing Your Faxes in the Status ManagerCreating a Group for Broadcasting 19-18 Accessing the Status ManagerChecking the Status of Sent Faxes Outbox Viewing Faxes You Received Inbox 19-19 Accessing Your AccountManaging Faxes from Your Account Viewing Received Faxes in Your Account Page Inbox 19-20 Customer SupportChecking Sent Faxes in Your Account Page Outbox 20-1 Please read this section before using the softwareAutomatic E-Mail Printing For Windows 95/98 Only You Cannot Use a 16-bit TCP/IP Stack Main FeaturesIf You Are Using Korean Windows 95/98 Automatic E-Mail Printing is for Windows 95/98 Only 20-3 Setting Up Automatic E-Mail PrintingSetting Up the Server 20-4 Setting the Check Time 20-5 Using Automatic E-Mail PrintingUninstalling Automatic E-Mail Printing from Windows 95/98 If the Uninstall Program Displays an Error Message 20-6 To Access the Add/Remove Programs Properties Window 21-1 Brother Control Panel Time/Date General Settings21-2 21-3 Answer ModeDial Mode 21-4 ReportsActivity Report Printing Print Transmission Verification Report 21-5 Fax SettingsGeneral Tab Remote Speaker VolumeStation ID Custom Cover 21-7 MF Link Mode Incoming Fax Reduction PercentageOptions Tab Speed Dial Auto Dial TabAuto Dial Numbers 21-8 Name 21-9 21-10 Advanced Settings Tab 21-11 Remote Retrieval Access CodeFax Forward / Paging 21-12 Ink Cartridge MaintenanceAligning the Ink Cartridges 21-13 Cleaning the Ink HeadsInstalling or Replacing Ink Cartridges 21-14 Left CartridgeRight Cartridge 22-1 StandardTelephone FCC Notices From within Montreal 1-514-685-6464 voice 22-2 22-3 Important-About the Interface Cable 22-4 Industry Canada Compliance Statement For Canada OnlyInternational Energy Star Compliance Statement 22-5 Important Safety Instructions 22-6 22-7 22-8 Compilation and Publication NoticeTrademarks 23-1 Fax SpecificationsProduct Description 23-2 23-3 Printer SpecificationsPrinting Controller 23-4 Print Media 24-1 Troubleshooting 24-2 Error Messages USA 24-3 Paper is jammed in the multi-purpose sheet feeder Document JamPrinter Jam or Paper Jam 24-4 24-5 Paper is jammed inside front of MFCPaper is jammed inside back of MFC 24-6 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC 24-7 Phone Line or Connections 24-8 Printer Difficulties 24-9 Video Capture 24-10 Head Cleaning 24-11 Packing and Shipping the MFC 24-12 24-13 24-14 Routine MaintenanceCleaning the Scanner Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen 24-15 Storing an Extra Ink Cartridge 24-16 Replacing the Ink Cartridges Routine MaintenanceDisposing of the Used Ink Cartridge 24-17 24-18 Load Paper Press Start KEY 24-19 For Customer Service 24-20 Glossary O S S a R Y Glossary O S S a R Y Hook O S S a R Y Index Faxes in PC. See Multi-Function Link Pro Cover page. See cover page delayed Memory full. See error messages Message Center Software. See also Multi-Function Link Pro choosing D E Page Visit us on the World Wide Web