Multi-Function Link Pro Software | Brother MFC 7150C instruction

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Multi-Function

Link Pro

Software

Introduction

This chapter outlines 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 1 that is included with your MFC.

Check the online README.WRI file in the root directory of the CD-ROM 1 for last-minute important information and troubleshooting tips that were not included in the On-Line Documentation.

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Brother MFC 7150C owner manual Multi-Function Link Pro Software

Contents

MFC 7150C MFC 7160C If You Need to Call Customer Service For Customer Service Fax-Back SystemBrother on the World Wide Web Brother Bulletin Board Ordering Accessories and Supplies Description Table of Contents B L E O F C O N T E N T S Composing Your Own Comments Contrast Printing Vii Viii As Printer PC Printing Faxing with NetCentricTM FaxStorm Automatic E-mail Printing For Windows 95 and 98 Only Xii Xiii UsingThis Manual Finding Information Test Sheet Procedures For USA Only About Fax MachinesFax Tones and Handshake USA 1-908-685-9283 fax ECM Error Correction Mode MFC 7150C Control Panel Overview MFC 715OC MFC 7160C Control Panel Overview 716OC A P T E R O N E MFC Setup and Connections Packing List Make sure you have the following items No ! no ! no Choosing a Location Assembly Connect the power cordSET Cartridges Offline PLS Open Cover Connect the handset Attach the document wire extension Attach the paper tray to the paper output slot Attach the document tray 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 Mode BP36CL for letter About Brother Paper Paper Specifications for Casette and Manual Feed Slot Print Area Paper Size A P T E R T H R E E Function Mode User-Friendly ProgrammingFAX Printer Copy Video Then press Alternating Displays Function Selection TableFAX NO. & Start Scan Ready Copy Press Copy Function Description Remaining Jobs Interrupt Printer Functions Copy Functions DIALINGTONE? DIALINGPULSE? Setting Dialing Mode Tone/PulseGetting Started Setting Date and Time Setting Station ID If you want to enter a blank space, press twice NameEntering Text For = ? @ For Setting Beeper Volume Setting the Handset VolumeSetting the Speaker Volume For MFC 7160C Only Operations can still be controlled using Setting the Ring Volume Delayed TimerMemory Storage Enter & SET Setting the Select Answer Mode Basic Receiving Operations Mode Light How it works When to use it TAD Setting Ring DelayTo select or change your Answer Mode Setting F/T Ring Time For FAX/TEL Mode Only Ring TIME20 SEC Pressing Record F/T OGM FAX/TEL Outgoing Message For MFC 7160C OnlyEasy Receive Printing a Reduced Incoming Document ReductionRecommended Reductions Press Function , 1 , 2 , 5 . The screen displays Change Reduction 1.YES 2.NO Setting Paper SizePaper For FAX/TEL Mode Only Advanced Receiving OperationsOperation from Extension Telephone Changing Remote Codes Printing a Fax in Memory For MFC 7150C Only PollingRemote ACT.ON? FAX RECEIVE*51 Setting Up Polling Receive Polling RXOFF?Enter FAX no Online Press Start KEY Screen displays Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive Polling RXON?Accepted Online Dialing Online Canceling a Scheduled Job To cancel another job, return to Step Press Stop to exitDistinctive Ringing Remaining Jobs Registering the Distinctive Ringing Pattern Press Set when the screen displays Distinctiveset ?DISTINCTIVEOFF? DISTINCTIVESET? Caller ID Viewing Caller ID ListPress Exit Press or to select Print REPORT? Press Set Press Start Clearing a Caller ID Stored in MemoryPrinting Caller ID List Setup Before You Begin Resolution ADF Automatic Document Feeder Dual Access Manual TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Manual and Automatic Fax Redial Canceling Jobs in Memory Real Time TransmissionChecking Job Status Real Time TX Basic Sending Operations Composing Electronic CoverComment OFF Please Call Urgent Confidential Function , 1 , 3 , 1 , the number of pages remains blank 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 Using a Printed Cover Choosing settingsYou can set up two custom comments Cover Page Message Contrast Advanced Sending Operations Overseas ModeOverseas Mode Call BACKOFF? Call BACKON? Call ReservationCall Reserveoff Call Reserveon Delayed FAX Print Sample Call Back MessageDOC 2.MEMORY Press or to select Print SAMPLE? Press Set Press Start Broadcasting Multiple Resolution Transmission Setting Up for Polling Transmit Polled TXOFF? Interrupting Delayed Fax and Polling Transmit Jobs Insert Document Online Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing Storing One Touch Dial Numbers Fax only number 201 555Last part of the number on another key 987 65 Storing Speed Dial Numbers SPEED-DIAL? # Changing One Touch Speed Dial Numbers CHANGE- OR- 2. Exit Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting Setup Groupgo Enter & SETSelect ONE-TOUCH Name Enter & SET A P T E R E I G H T To hang up, replace the handset- OR-Press Speaker Phone Dialing OptionsManual Dialing One Touch Dialing Speed Dialing Pause Access Codes and Credit Card NumbersHold Answering Calls with the Speaker Phone For MFC 7160C Only Tone/PulseSearching Telephone Index Fax Forwarding/Paging Programming a Fax Forwarding NumberFAX FORWARD? FWD# Enter & SET PAG# Enter & SET Programming Paging NumberPAGING? Erase ALL FAX? 1.YES 2.NO Setting Fax StorageFAX STORAGEOFF? Select & SET Changing Remote Access Code Using Remote Access Code Press 9 0 to reset the MFC when you’re finished Hang upRemote Retrieval Long beep Fax messages No long beeps No messages Remote Commands Details Operation Retrieving Memory Status List Retrieving Fax Messages Changing Fax Forwarding Number MFC Settings and Activity You can print the following lists and reports To Print a Report Transmission Verification Xmit ReportActivity Report Interval INTERVAL? Message Center Mode Introduction Flexible Memory Settings Message Storage Setting Up Message Center Setting Message Storage FAXOFF? Select & SETVOICEON? Select & SET MSG CTR OGM? Select & SET Activating Message Center Mode Message IndicatorsListening to Outgoing Message OGM Erasing Outgoing Message OGM Print FAX? 1.YES 2.NO Playing Voice Messages and MemosPrinting a Fax Message Backup Printing Option Backup Printon Select & SETErasing Messages Erase this MSG.? 1.YES 2.NO Setting Maximum Time for Incoming Messages Erase ALL VOICE?Message 30 SEC? Select & SET Press Erase . The screen displays Setting Toll Saver Press Stop or replace the handset when you’re finishedICM Recording Monitor Recording a Memo Programming a Fax Forwarding Number Recording a ConversationFax Forwarding/Paging Programming Paging Number For example 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 Making Enlarged or Reduced Copies Temporary Setting Making Multiple CopiesMulti Copystack Online Multi Copysort Online 107 Copy Quality -Temporary Settings Using the Copy Quality KeyPress or to select copy quality resolution Qualityhigh Online Paperplain Online Select & SET Using the Paper Type Key109 Copy Quality Default Settings Using the Brightness KeyChanging Default Settings Press to make a darker copy 111 Press Function Press Set Press or to select your paper setting Select Paper TypePaper Type Paperplain Paperink JET Paperglossy Papertrnsprncy Select Type of Original 113Select Copy Quality Color Adjustment You can choose brightness setting before making a copyCopy Brightness Copy Contrast Press or to select a copy color 115Selecting a Single Color One Color Memory Full Message Memory Full P.01 OnlineCopy to Copy Online Stop to Abort Followed by Legal Limitations 117 H a P T E R T H I R T E E N Walk-Up Video Printing Auto Switch Auto Switch will not work if you have too much in memoryColor Video Printing Videopress Copy Capture Ready Video Print Quality Temporary Settings Black & White Video Printing121 Qualitynormal Online Videomoving Online Press Copy KEY OnlinePrinting Online Paperplain Online 123 Changing Default Settings Default Settings 125 SIZE4X3 SIZE4X3X6 Setting Paper Type Setting Video Printing QualitySetting Video Type Video Type Setting Print Size 127Videostill Videomoving Size 5.75 X Size 4 X Size 4 X 3 X Video Printing Brightness Video Printing Color AdjustmentVideo Capture to PC MFC and Computer to Work Together If You Don’t Have a CD-ROM Drive Computer Requirements Connecting the MFC to the Computer 131 Installing Multi-Function Link Pro Software CD-ROM Choosing the Software to InstallInstall Multi-Function Link Pro Software Install NetCentric FaxStorm 133 Other Options Installing the Brother Software 135 H a P T E R F I F T E E N Receiving Messages into the PC 137Helpful Hints for Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95 To receive faxes into your PC through the MFC Multi-Function Link Pro Mode Using MFC As Printer Features Printer Driver Choosing the Right Kind of Paper Loading Paper Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder141 Manual Feed Slot Close the feeder cover Setup for Envelopes 143 Reset Key Simultaneous Printing/FaxPrinter Operation Keys On/OffLine Key Cleaning Replace INK 145Ink Management Key Turning Off Bi-directional Printing 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 151 Paper SourceOrientation Scaling Copies CollateReverse Order Do not use the two selections simultaneously Quality/Color Tab 153 Paper Type QualityMedia 155 Color/MonoControlling the Color Color Color Matching Custom SettingDocument Effect 157Halftone Pattern Control/Maintenance Tab Cleaning Tab 159Monitor Calibration Bi-Directional Printing Printer Adjustment Tab CleaningVertical Alignment Wait until Online shows again on the MFC display 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 Checklist for Your PC Viewing Received Faxes Accessing the Scanner Scanning a Document Settings in the Scanner Window Scanning a Document into the PC Carrier sheets are available from your Dealer PreScanning an Image Check the Photo box if the image is a photograph 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 Faxing with NetCentricTM FaxStorm NetCentric Internet Fax Your Fax Service Account Before You BeginReceiving Faxes Compatible Operating Systems Creating An Inbound Account Installing NetCentric FaxStorm179 Overview of Utilities Contact ManagerCover Page Builder Print Driver Accessing NetCentric FaxStorm 181Sending Faxes Viewfax a Fax File Viewing Application General tab Adding Contacts One at a Time 183 Attachments Tab About Sending a Fax as E-mail 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 To add a New Contact to Another Group Changing Contact Detail Setting Up Multiple Addresses 189 Moving or Copying a Contact to Another Group Creating a Group for Broadcasting Accessing the Status Manager 191Managing Your Faxes in the Status Manager Checking the Status of Sent Faxes Outbox 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 Customer Support Crosby Drive Bedford, MA 01730 USAVoice M. to 6 p.m., EST Monday through Friday 685-5600 fax Using Automatic E-Mail Printing Automatic E-Mail Printing For Windows 95 and 98 Only 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 How 3D FaxSpeed Works Special Coded Format InfoImage Installing 3D FaxSpeed 203 Selecting Multi-Function Link Pro As Your Fax Application Creating 3D FaxSpeed Read Module Disks for Recipients Quick Start Procedures How to Send an InfoImage205 To Send an InfoImage with 3D FaxSpeed Standard Send Using the 3D FaxSpeed Macro How to Read an InfoImage that Was Printed at Your 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 209 If the Recipient Uses a Fax Machine and Scanner H a P T E R T W E N T Y O N E Memory Board Optional Memory for the Fax Operations Installing the Optional Memory Board Pull out the paper output slot 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 Information Standard Telephone FCC Notices USA 217 Important-About the Interface Cable If you have a problem, contact Brother service at Industry Canada Compliance Statement For Canada Only Important Safety Instructions 219Do not use this product near water Do not touch a document during printing Voice 221 Compilation and Publication Notice Trademarks Fax Specifications Product Description Resolution Power SourcePower Consumption Dimensions Printer Specifications 225Printing Controller Print Media Paper InputPaper Output Ink Troubleshooting Brother USA Fax-Back System number USA only has been Error Messages Cause Action 229 Document Jam Printer Jam or Paper Jam Paper is jammed in the multi-purpose sheet feederPaper is jammed in the manual feed slot Pull the jammed paper upward and remove it Remove the multi-purpose sheet feeder 231Paper is jammed inside the MFC Lift the top cover to see where the paper is jammed Paper is jammed inside front of MFC Paper is jammed inside back of MFC 233Replace the multi-purpose sheet feeder If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC Difficulty Suggestions 235 Phone Line or Connections How to Improve Print Quality Cleaning the Print HeadTest Print Test Print Vertical Align 237Aligning Ink Cartridges Press Start . The MFC prints a sample Packing and Shipping the MFC 239Press 2 to select OFF or 1 to select on Don’t handle the paper until the ink is dry H a P T E R T W E N T Y F I V E 241 Close the carton Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen Regular MaintenanceCleaning the Scanner Cleaning the Pick-up Roller 243Replacing the Ink Cartridges Ink Empty LED On Press or to choose 2. Replace INK Press Set 245 For Customer Service From within Montreal Glossary 247 L O S S a R Y 249 L O S S a R Y 251 L O S S a R Y 120 145147,149 228 108 234119 147 255 211 23981, 82, 83, 93 230 257 N D E Year 2000 Compliant Visit us on the World Wide Web