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Brother MFC 7150C owner manual How to Improve Print Quality, Test Print, Cleaning the Print Head

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Ink Management

236 C H A P T E R T W E N T Y F I V E

DIFFICULTY

SUGGESTIONS

Printer Difficulties (Continued)

Cannot print when using Adobe Illustrator.

Try to reduce the printing resolution.

Thick line and thin line appear alternately.

Turn OFF ‘Bi-Directional Printing’ from the ‘Control/Maintenance’ tab

(banding)

in the printer driver.

There are some dense lines.

Turn ON ‘Reverse Order’ from the ‘Paper’ tab in the printer driver.

When using ATM fonts, some characters

If you are using Windows 95 or 98, select ‘Printer Settings’ from the ‘Start’ menu.

are missing or some characters are

Open ‘Brother MFC-7100’ properties. Click ‘Spool Setting’ on the ‘Details’ tab.

printed in the same place.

Select ‘RAW’ from ‘Spool Data Format’. Do NOT clean the print head by

touching it with your hand or a cloth (see p. 236).

When using Power Point or Excel, hatch

Open the ‘Quality/Colour’ tab in the printer driver, and c hange the ‘Document

pattern is not what you are expecting.

Type’ to ‘Photo’.

Video Capture

LCD does not show “Video: Press Copy

Check the video cable connection to the MFC’s RCA pin jack. Check

Capture Ready”

that the video equipment is sending a signal (video equipment is turned on

and set to the correct setting).

How to Improve Print Quality

Test Print

If the quality is not satisfactory, first print a test page to help you identify settings you may want to change.

1Press Function , 2 , 1 . The screen displays

1.TEST PRINT

2Press Set .

3Press Start . The MFC begins printing.

4Press Stop to exit.

Cleaning the Print Head

Clean the print head if you get a horizontal line in the text or graphics on your printed documents. You can clean the four color (black, cyan, yellow,

magenta) print heads (or a single color) by using or from the printer driver.

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Brother MFC 7150C owner manual How to Improve Print Quality, Test Print, Cleaning the Print Head

Contents

MFC 7150C MFC 7160C If You Need to Call Customer Service Brother Bulletin Board For Customer ServiceFax-Back System Brother on the World Wide WebDescription Ordering Accessories and SuppliesTable of Contents B L E O F C O N T E N T S Composing Your Own Comments Contrast Printing Vii As Printer ViiiPC Printing Faxing with NetCentricTM FaxStorm Automatic E-mail Printing For Windows 95 and 98 Only Xii Xiii Finding Information UsingThis ManualUSA 1-908-685-9283 fax Test Sheet Procedures For USA OnlyAbout Fax Machines Fax Tones and HandshakeECM Error Correction Mode MFC 715OC MFC 7150C Control Panel Overview716OC MFC 7160C Control Panel OverviewA P T E R O N E MFC Setup and Connections Make sure you have the following items Packing ListChoosing a Location No ! no ! noConnect the handset AssemblyConnect the power cord SET Cartridges Offline PLS Open CoverAttach the document wire extension Attach the document tray Attach the paper tray to the paper output slotPull 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 About Brother Paper Mode BP36CL for letterPaper Specifications for Casette and Manual Feed Slot Paper Size Print AreaA P T E R T H R E E Then press Function ModeUser-Friendly Programming FAX Printer Copy VideoFunction Description Alternating DisplaysFunction Selection Table FAX NO. & Start Scan Ready Copy Press CopyRemaining Jobs Interrupt Printer Functions Copy Functions DIALINGTONE? DIALINGPULSE? Setting Dialing Mode Tone/PulseGetting Started Setting Station ID Setting Date and TimeIf you want to enter a blank space, press twice NameEntering Text For For = ? @Operations can still be controlled using Setting Beeper VolumeSetting the Handset Volume Setting the Speaker Volume For MFC 7160C OnlyEnter & SET Setting the Ring VolumeDelayed Timer Memory StorageBasic Receiving Operations Setting the Select Answer ModeMode Light How it works When to use it TAD Setting Ring DelayTo select or change your Answer Mode Ring TIME20 SEC Setting F/T Ring Time For FAX/TEL Mode OnlyPressing Record F/T OGM FAX/TEL Outgoing Message For MFC 7160C OnlyEasy Receive Press Function , 1 , 2 , 5 . The screen displays Printing a Reduced Incoming DocumentReduction Recommended ReductionsChange Reduction 1.YES 2.NO Setting Paper SizePaper Changing Remote Codes For FAX/TEL Mode OnlyAdvanced Receiving Operations Operation from Extension TelephoneFAX RECEIVE*51 Printing a Fax in Memory For MFC 7150C OnlyPolling Remote ACT.ON?Screen displays Setting Up Polling ReceivePolling RXOFF? Enter FAX no Online Press Start KEYDialing Online Setting Up Sequential Polling ReceivePolling RXON? Accepted OnlineRemaining Jobs Canceling a Scheduled JobTo cancel another job, return to Step Press Stop to exit Distinctive RingingRegistering the Distinctive Ringing Pattern Press Set when the screen displays Distinctiveset ?DISTINCTIVEOFF? DISTINCTIVESET? Exit Caller IDViewing Caller ID List PressPress or to select Print REPORT? Press Set Press Start Clearing a Caller ID Stored in MemoryPrinting Caller ID List Before You Begin SetupADF Automatic Document Feeder ResolutionManual and Automatic Fax Redial Dual AccessManual Transmission Automatic TransmissionReal Time TX Canceling Jobs in MemoryReal Time Transmission Checking Job StatusFunction , 1 , 3 , 1 , the number of pages remains blank Basic Sending OperationsComposing Electronic Cover Comment OFF Please Call Urgent ConfidentialCover 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 Cover Page Message Using a Printed CoverChoosing settings You can set up two custom commentsContrast Advanced Sending Operations Overseas ModeOverseas Mode Call BACKOFF? Call BACKON? Call ReservationCall Reserveoff Call Reserveon Press or to select Print SAMPLE? Press Set Press Start Delayed FAXPrint Sample Call Back Message DOC 2.MEMORYBroadcasting Multiple Resolution Transmission Polled TXOFF? Setting Up for Polling TransmitInsert Document Online Interrupting Delayed Fax and Polling Transmit JobsStoring One Touch Dial Numbers Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing987 65 Fax only number201 555 Last part of the number on another keySPEED-DIAL? # Storing Speed Dial NumbersCHANGE- OR- 2. Exit Changing One Touch Speed Dial NumbersName Enter & SET Setting Up Groups for BroadcastingSetup Groupgo Enter & SET Select ONE-TOUCHA P T E R E I G H T To hang up, replace the handset- OR-Press Speaker Phone Dialing OptionsManual Dialing Speed Dialing One Touch DialingPause Access Codes and Credit Card NumbersHold Answering Calls with the Speaker Phone For MFC 7160C Only Tone/PulseSearching Telephone Index FWD# Enter & SET Fax Forwarding/PagingProgramming a Fax Forwarding Number FAX FORWARD?PAG# Enter & SET Programming Paging NumberPAGING? Erase ALL FAX? 1.YES 2.NO Setting Fax StorageFAX STORAGEOFF? Select & SET Changing Remote Access Code Long beep Fax messages No long beeps No messages Using Remote Access CodePress 9 0 to reset the MFC when you’re finished Hang up Remote RetrievalDetails Operation Remote CommandsRetrieving Fax Messages Retrieving Memory Status ListChanging Fax Forwarding Number You can print the following lists and reports MFC Settings and ActivityINTERVAL? To Print a ReportTransmission Verification Xmit Report Activity Report IntervalIntroduction Message Center ModeSetting Up Message Center Flexible Memory Settings Message StorageMSG CTR OGM? Select & SET Setting Message StorageFAXOFF? Select & SET VOICEON? Select & SETErasing Outgoing Message OGM Activating Message Center ModeMessage Indicators Listening to Outgoing Message OGMPrint FAX? 1.YES 2.NO Playing Voice Messages and MemosPrinting a Fax Message Erase this MSG.? 1.YES 2.NO Backup Printing OptionBackup Printon Select & SET Erasing MessagesPress Erase . The screen displays Setting Maximum Time for Incoming MessagesErase ALL VOICE? Message 30 SEC? Select & SETRecording a Memo Setting Toll SaverPress Stop or replace the handset when you’re finished ICM Recording MonitorProgramming a Fax Forwarding Number Recording a ConversationFax Forwarding/Paging For example Programming Paging NumberLong beep-Fax messages Long beeps-Voice messages Changing Remote Access Code101 Remote Control Commands Remote Control Commands103 Changing Fax Forwarding Number Copying Online Basic Copy OperationsCopying One Multi Copysort Online Making Enlarged or Reduced Copies Temporary SettingMaking Multiple Copies Multi Copystack Online107 Qualityhigh Online Copy Quality -Temporary SettingsUsing the Copy Quality Key Press or to select copy quality resolutionPaperplain Online Select & SET Using the Paper Type Key109 Press to make a darker copy Copy Quality Default SettingsUsing the Brightness Key Changing Default SettingsPress Function 111Paperplain Paperink JET Paperglossy Papertrnsprncy Press Set Press or to select your paper settingSelect Paper Type Paper TypeSelect Type of Original 113Select Copy Quality Copy Contrast Color AdjustmentYou can choose brightness setting before making a copy Copy BrightnessPress or to select a copy color 115Selecting a Single Color One Color Followed by Memory Full MessageMemory Full P.01 Online Copy to Copy Online Stop to Abort117 Legal LimitationsH a P T E R T H I R T E E N Walk-Up Video Printing Videopress Copy Capture Ready Auto SwitchAuto Switch will not work if you have too much in memory Color Video PrintingQualitynormal Online Video Print Quality Temporary SettingsBlack & White Video Printing 121Paperplain Online Videomoving OnlinePress Copy KEY Online Printing Online123 Default Settings Changing Default SettingsSIZE4X3 SIZE4X3X6 125Video Type Setting Paper TypeSetting Video Printing Quality Setting Video TypeSize 5.75 X Size 4 X Size 4 X 3 X Setting Print Size127 Videostill VideomovingVideo Printing Brightness Video Printing Color AdjustmentVideo Capture to PC MFC and Computer to Work Together Computer Requirements If You Don’t Have a CD-ROM Drive131 Connecting the MFC to the ComputerInstall NetCentric FaxStorm Installing Multi-Function Link Pro Software CD-ROMChoosing the Software to Install Install Multi-Function Link Pro SoftwareOther Options 133Installing the Brother Software 135 H a P T E R F I F T E E N To receive faxes into your PC through the MFC Receiving Messages into the PC137 Helpful Hints for Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95Multi-Function Link Pro Mode Features Using MFC As PrinterChoosing the Right Kind of Paper Printer DriverLoading Paper Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder141 Close the feeder cover Manual Feed Slot143 Setup for EnvelopesOn/OffLine Key Reset KeySimultaneous Printing/Fax Printer Operation KeysTurning Off Bi-directional Printing Cleaning Replace INK145 Ink Management KeyH 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 Scaling 151Paper Source OrientationDo not use the two selections simultaneously CopiesCollate Reverse Order153 Quality/Color TabPaper Type QualityMedia Color 155Color/Mono Controlling the ColorColor Matching Custom SettingDocument Effect 157Halftone Pattern Control/Maintenance Tab Bi-Directional Printing Cleaning Tab159 Monitor CalibrationWait until Online shows again on the MFC display Printer Adjustment TabCleaning Vertical AlignmentMulti-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 Viewing Received Faxes Checklist for Your PCScanning a Document Accessing the ScannerScanning a Document into the PC Settings in the Scanner WindowCarrier sheets are available from your Dealer Check the Photo box if the image is a photograph PreScanning an ImageHow 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 NetCentric Internet Fax Faxing with NetCentricTM FaxStormCompatible Operating Systems Your Fax Service AccountBefore You Begin Receiving FaxesCreating An Inbound Account Installing NetCentric FaxStorm179 Print Driver Overview of UtilitiesContact Manager Cover Page BuilderViewfax a Fax File Viewing Application Accessing NetCentric FaxStorm181 Sending FaxesAdding Contacts One at a Time General tab183 About Sending a Fax as E-mail Attachments TabOptions/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 Changing Contact Detail To add a New Contact to Another Group189 Setting Up Multiple AddressesCreating a Group for Broadcasting Moving or Copying a Contact to Another GroupChecking the Status of Sent Faxes Outbox Accessing the Status Manager191 Managing Your Faxes in the Status ManagerViewing 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 685-5600 fax Customer SupportCrosby Drive Bedford, MA 01730 USA Voice M. to 6 p.m., EST Monday through FridayAutomatic E-Mail Printing For Windows 95 and 98 Only Using Automatic E-Mail PrintingYou 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 Special Coded Format InfoImage How 3D FaxSpeed WorksInstalling 3D FaxSpeed Selecting Multi-Function Link Pro As Your Fax Application 203Creating 3D FaxSpeed Read Module Disks for Recipients To Send an InfoImage with 3D FaxSpeed Standard Send Quick Start ProceduresHow to Send an InfoImage 205How to Read an InfoImage that Was Printed at Your Using the 3D FaxSpeed MacroTo 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 If the Recipient Uses a Fax Machine and Scanner 209H a P T E R T W E N T Y O N E Optional Memory for the Fax Operations Memory BoardPull out the paper output slot Installing the Optional Memory BoardT 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 Standard Telephone FCC Notices InformationUSA Important-About the Interface Cable 217Industry Canada Compliance Statement For Canada Only If you have a problem, contact Brother service atDo not touch a document during printing Important Safety Instructions219 Do not use this product near waterVoice Compilation and Publication Notice 221Trademarks Product Description Fax SpecificationsDimensions ResolutionPower Source Power ConsumptionController Printer Specifications225 PrintingInk Print MediaPaper Input Paper OutputBrother USA Fax-Back System number USA only has been TroubleshootingCause Action Error MessagesDocument Jam 229Pull the jammed paper upward and remove it Printer Jam or Paper JamPaper is jammed in the multi-purpose sheet feeder Paper is jammed in the manual feed slotRemove the multi-purpose sheet feeder 231Paper is jammed inside the MFC Paper is jammed inside front of MFC Lift the top cover to see where the paper is jammedPaper is jammed inside back of MFC 233Replace the multi-purpose sheet feeder Difficulty Suggestions If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFCPhone Line or Connections 235Test Print How to Improve Print QualityCleaning the Print Head Test PrintVertical Align 237Aligning Ink Cartridges Press Start . The MFC prints a sample Don’t handle the paper until the ink is dry Packing and Shipping the MFC239 Press 2 to select OFF or 1 to select onH a P T E R T W E N T Y F I V E Close the carton 241Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen Regular MaintenanceCleaning the Scanner Ink Empty LED On Cleaning the Pick-up Roller243 Replacing the Ink CartridgesPress or to choose 2. Replace INK Press Set 245 From within Montreal For Customer Service247 GlossaryL O S S a R Y 249 L O S S a R Y 251 L O S S a R Y 228 120145 147,149147 108234 119255 230 211239 81, 82, 83, 93257 N D E Year 2000 Compliant Visit us on the World Wide Web