MFC 7150C MFC 7160C
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Description
Table of Contents
B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Composing Your Own Comments Contrast
Printing
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As Printer
PC Printing
Faxing with NetCentricTM FaxStorm
Automatic E-mail Printing For Windows 95 and 98 Only
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Xiii
UsingThis Manual
Finding Information
Test Sheet Procedures For USA Only
About Fax Machines
Fax 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 cord
SET 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
Special Line Considerations
Roll Over Phone Lines
Two-Line Phone System
Converting Telephone Wall Outlets
Multi-Line Connections PBX
Custom Features on a Single Line
Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device TAD
Sequence
Connecting an External Telephone
Connections
Outgoing Message OGM
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 Programming
FAX Printer Copy Video
Then press
Alternating Displays
Function Selection Table
FAX NO. & Start Scan Ready Copy Press Copy
Function Description
Remaining Jobs
Interrupt
Printer Functions
Copy Functions
Setting Dialing Mode Tone/Pulse
Getting Started
DIALINGTONE? DIALINGPULSE?
Setting Date and Time
Setting Station ID
Name
Entering Text
If you want to enter a blank space, press twice
For = ? @
For
Setting Beeper Volume
Setting the Handset Volume
Setting the Speaker Volume For MFC 7160C Only
Operations can still be controlled using
Setting the Ring Volume
Delayed Timer
Memory Storage
Enter & SET
Setting the Select Answer Mode
Basic Receiving Operations
Setting Ring Delay
To select or change your Answer Mode
Mode Light How it works When to use it TAD
Setting F/T Ring Time For FAX/TEL Mode Only
Ring TIME20 SEC
Record F/T OGM FAX/TEL Outgoing Message For MFC 7160C Only
Easy Receive
Pressing
Printing a Reduced Incoming Document
Reduction
Recommended Reductions
Press Function , 1 , 2 , 5 . The screen displays
Setting Paper Size
Paper
Change Reduction 1.YES 2.NO
For FAX/TEL Mode Only
Advanced Receiving Operations
Operation from Extension Telephone
Changing Remote Codes
Printing a Fax in Memory For MFC 7150C Only
Polling
Remote 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 exit
Distinctive Ringing
Remaining Jobs
Press Set when the screen displays Distinctiveset ?
DISTINCTIVEOFF? DISTINCTIVESET?
Registering the Distinctive Ringing Pattern
Caller ID
Viewing Caller ID List
Press
Exit
Clearing a Caller ID Stored in Memory
Printing Caller ID List
Press or to select Print REPORT? Press Set Press Start
Setup
Before You Begin
Resolution
ADF Automatic Document Feeder
Dual Access
Manual Transmission
Automatic Transmission
Manual and Automatic Fax Redial
Canceling Jobs in Memory
Real Time Transmission
Checking Job Status
Real Time TX
Basic Sending Operations
Composing Electronic Cover
Comment OFF Please Call Urgent Confidential
Function , 1 , 3 , 1 , the number of pages remains blank
Accepted Other SETTINGS? 1.YES 2.NO
Comment OFF Please Call Urgent Confidential User Defined
Cover Page for Next Fax Only
COVERPAGEOFF? COVERPAGEON?
Always Send Cover
Press or to select
Using a Printed Cover
Choosing settings
You can set up two custom comments
Cover Page Message
Contrast
Overseas Mode
Overseas Mode
Advanced Sending Operations
Call Reservation
Call Reserveoff Call Reserveon
Call BACKOFF? Call BACKON?
Delayed FAX
Print Sample Call Back Message
DOC 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
201 555
Last 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 & SET
Select ONE-TOUCH
Name Enter & SET
A P T E R E I G H T
Dialing Options
Manual Dialing
To hang up, replace the handset- OR-Press Speaker Phone
One Touch Dialing
Speed Dialing
Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers
Hold
Pause
Tone/Pulse
Searching Telephone Index
Answering Calls with the Speaker Phone For MFC 7160C Only
Fax Forwarding/Paging
Programming a Fax Forwarding Number
FAX FORWARD?
FWD# Enter & SET
Programming Paging Number
PAGING?
PAG# Enter & SET
Setting Fax Storage
FAX STORAGEOFF? Select & SET
Erase ALL FAX? 1.YES 2.NO
Changing Remote Access Code
Using Remote Access Code
Press 9 0 to reset the MFC when you’re finished Hang up
Remote 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 Report
Activity Report Interval
INTERVAL?
Message Center Mode
Introduction
Flexible Memory Settings Message Storage
Setting Up Message Center
Setting Message Storage
FAXOFF? Select & SET
VOICEON? Select & SET
MSG CTR OGM? Select & SET
Activating Message Center Mode
Message Indicators
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 Printing Option
Backup Printon Select & SET
Erasing 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 finished
ICM Recording Monitor
Recording a Memo
Recording a Conversation
Fax Forwarding/Paging
Programming a Fax Forwarding Number
Programming Paging Number
For example
Changing Remote Access Code
101
Long beep-Fax messages Long beeps-Voice messages
Remote Control Commands
Remote Control Commands
103
Changing Fax Forwarding Number
Basic Copy Operations
Copying One
Copying Online
Making Enlarged or Reduced Copies Temporary Setting
Making Multiple Copies
Multi Copystack Online
Multi Copysort Online
107
Copy Quality -Temporary Settings
Using the Copy Quality Key
Press or to select copy quality resolution
Qualityhigh Online
Using the Paper Type Key
109
Paperplain Online Select & SET
Copy Quality Default Settings
Using the Brightness Key
Changing Default Settings
Press to make a darker copy
111
Press Function
Press Set Press or to select your paper setting
Select Paper Type
Paper Type
Paperplain Paperink JET Paperglossy Papertrnsprncy
113
Select Copy Quality
Select Type of Original
Color Adjustment
You can choose brightness setting before making a copy
Copy Brightness
Copy Contrast
115
Selecting a Single Color One Color
Press or to select a copy color
Memory Full Message
Memory Full P.01 Online
Copy 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 memory
Color Video Printing
Videopress Copy Capture Ready
Video Print Quality Temporary Settings
Black & White Video Printing
121
Qualitynormal Online
Videomoving Online
Press Copy KEY Online
Printing Online
Paperplain Online
123
Changing Default Settings
Default Settings
125
SIZE4X3 SIZE4X3X6
Setting Paper Type
Setting Video Printing Quality
Setting Video Type
Video Type
Setting Print Size
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Videostill Videomoving
Size 5.75 X Size 4 X Size 4 X 3 X
Video Printing Color Adjustment
Video Capture to PC
Video Printing Brightness
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 Install
Install 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
137
Helpful 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
Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder
141
Loading Paper
Manual Feed Slot
Close the feeder cover
Setup for Envelopes
143
Reset Key
Simultaneous Printing/Fax
Printer Operation Keys
On/OffLine Key
Cleaning Replace INK
145
Ink Management Key
Turning Off Bi-directional Printing
H a P T E R S I X T E E N
Maintenance
Cleaning Black Yellow Cyan Magenta
Printer Emulation
Installing the Brother MFC-7100 Series DOS Tools
Data
Type CD x\BY-II\WIN3X\MFLPRO\FULL\DISK5\DOSTOOL
Using the Brother MFC-7100 Series Printer Driver
Paper Tab
149
Paper Size
User Defined Paper Size
Minimum 75 x 5 inches 69.8 x 127 mm Maximum
151
Paper Source
Orientation
Scaling
Copies
Collate
Reverse Order
Do not use the two selections simultaneously
Quality/Color Tab
153
Quality
Media
Paper Type
155
Color/Mono
Controlling the Color
Color
Custom Setting
Document
Color Matching
157
Halftone Pattern
Effect
Control/Maintenance Tab
Cleaning Tab
159
Monitor Calibration
Bi-Directional Printing
Printer Adjustment Tab
Cleaning
Vertical Alignment
Wait until Online shows again on the MFC display
Multi-Function Link Pro Software
Multi-Function Link Pro
Visioneer PaperPortTM LE
Sending a Fax fromYour PC
Sending a Quick Fax
Will appear
Sending a Fax from the Main Menu
Checklist for the MFC
Receiving Faxes into the PC
Sending a Fax from a Windows Application
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
Connecting Your Video Equipment
Video Capture from the PC
Brother Resource Manager
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 Begin
Receiving Faxes
Compatible Operating Systems
Installing NetCentric FaxStorm
179
Creating An Inbound Account
Overview of Utilities
Contact Manager
Cover Page Builder
Print Driver
Accessing NetCentric FaxStorm
181
Sending 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
185
Sending a Fax from Other Windows Applications
Options/Sender Tab
If You Are Using Windows NT Workstation Version
Setting Up Contacts in the Contact Manager
187
To add a New Contact to the All Group
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
191
Managing Your Faxes in the Status Manager
Checking the Status of Sent Faxes Outbox
Accessing Your Account
Managing Faxes from Your Account
Viewing Faxes You Received Inbox
193
Viewing Received Faxes in Your Account Page Inbox
Checking Sent Faxes in Your Account Page Outbox
Customer Support
Crosby Drive Bedford, MA 01730 USA
Voice 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
Main Features
If You Are Using Korean Windows 95 or
You Cannot Use a 16 bit TCP/IP Stack
Setting Up Automatic E-Mail Printing
Setting Up the Server
197
Setting the Check Time
Using Automatic E-Mail Printing
If the Uninstall Program Displays An Error Message
199
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 InfoImage
205
To Send an InfoImage with 3D FaxSpeed Standard Send
Using the 3D FaxSpeed Macro
How to Read an InfoImage that Was Printed at Your
How to Read an InfoImage that Was Received Into MFL Pro
207
To view or save the files, select the View or Save button
If the Recipient Uses Another Fax Application
3D FaxSpeed Read Module for Recipients
3D FaxSpeed, save the retrieved files
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
219
Do 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 Source
Power Consumption
Dimensions
Printer Specifications
225
Printing
Controller
Print Media
Paper Input
Paper 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 feeder
Paper is jammed in the manual feed slot
Pull the jammed paper upward and remove it
231
Paper is jammed inside the MFC
Remove the multi-purpose sheet feeder
Lift the top cover to see where the paper is jammed
Paper is jammed inside front of MFC
233
Replace the multi-purpose sheet feeder
Paper is jammed inside back of MFC
If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC
Difficulty Suggestions
235
Phone Line or Connections
How to Improve Print Quality
Cleaning the Print Head
Test Print
Test Print
237
Aligning Ink Cartridges
Vertical Align
Press Start . The MFC prints a sample
Packing and Shipping the MFC
239
Press 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
Regular Maintenance
Cleaning the Scanner
Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen
Cleaning the Pick-up Roller
243
Replacing 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
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147,149
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81, 82, 83, 93
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N D E
Year 2000 Compliant
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