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Description
Ordering Accessories and Supplies
Table of Contents
B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Composing Your Own Comments Contrast
Printing
Vii
As Printer
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PC Printing
Faxing with NetCentricTM FaxStorm
Automatic E-mail Printing For Windows 95 and 98 Only
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Finding Information
UsingThis Manual
USA 1-908-685-9283 fax
Test Sheet Procedures For USA Only
About Fax Machines
Fax Tones and Handshake
ECM Error Correction Mode
MFC 715OC
MFC 7150C Control Panel Overview
716OC
MFC 7160C Control Panel Overview
A P T E R O N E
MFC Setup and Connections
Make sure you have the following items
Packing List
Choosing a Location
No ! no ! no
Connect the handset
Assembly
Connect the power cord
SET Cartridges Offline PLS Open Cover
Attach the document wire extension
Attach the document tray
Attach the paper tray to the paper output slot
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
Roll Over Phone Lines
Special Line Considerations
Two-Line Phone System
Converting Telephone Wall Outlets
Multi-Line Connections PBX
Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device TAD
Custom Features on a Single Line
Sequence
Connections
Connecting an External Telephone
Outgoing Message OGM
A P T E R T W O
About Brother Paper
Mode BP36CL for letter
Paper Specifications for Casette and Manual Feed Slot
Paper Size
Print Area
A P T E R T H R E E
Then press
Function Mode
User-Friendly Programming
FAX Printer Copy Video
Function Description
Alternating Displays
Function Selection Table
FAX NO. & Start Scan Ready Copy Press Copy
Remaining Jobs
Interrupt
Printer Functions
Copy Functions
Getting Started
Setting Dialing Mode Tone/Pulse
DIALINGTONE? DIALINGPULSE?
Setting Station ID
Setting Date and Time
Entering Text
Name
If you want to enter a blank space, press twice
For
For = ? @
Operations can still be controlled using
Setting Beeper Volume
Setting the Handset Volume
Setting the Speaker Volume For MFC 7160C Only
Enter & SET
Setting the Ring Volume
Delayed Timer
Memory Storage
Basic Receiving Operations
Setting the Select Answer Mode
To select or change your Answer Mode
Setting Ring Delay
Mode Light How it works When to use it TAD
Ring TIME20 SEC
Setting F/T Ring Time For FAX/TEL Mode Only
Easy Receive
Record F/T OGM FAX/TEL Outgoing Message For MFC 7160C Only
Pressing
Press Function , 1 , 2 , 5 . The screen displays
Printing a Reduced Incoming Document
Reduction
Recommended Reductions
Paper
Setting Paper Size
Change Reduction 1.YES 2.NO
Changing Remote Codes
For FAX/TEL Mode Only
Advanced Receiving Operations
Operation from Extension Telephone
FAX RECEIVE*51
Printing a Fax in Memory For MFC 7150C Only
Polling
Remote ACT.ON?
Screen displays
Setting Up Polling Receive
Polling RXOFF?
Enter FAX no Online Press Start KEY
Dialing Online
Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive
Polling RXON?
Accepted Online
Remaining Jobs
Canceling a Scheduled Job
To cancel another job, return to Step Press Stop to exit
Distinctive Ringing
DISTINCTIVEOFF? DISTINCTIVESET?
Press Set when the screen displays Distinctiveset ?
Registering the Distinctive Ringing Pattern
Exit
Caller ID
Viewing Caller ID List
Press
Printing Caller ID List
Clearing a Caller ID Stored in Memory
Press or to select Print REPORT? Press Set Press Start
Before You Begin
Setup
ADF Automatic Document Feeder
Resolution
Manual and Automatic Fax Redial
Dual Access
Manual Transmission
Automatic Transmission
Real Time TX
Canceling Jobs in Memory
Real Time Transmission
Checking Job Status
Function , 1 , 3 , 1 , the number of pages remains blank
Basic Sending Operations
Composing Electronic Cover
Comment OFF Please Call Urgent Confidential
Comment OFF Please Call Urgent Confidential User Defined
Accepted Other SETTINGS? 1.YES 2.NO
Cover Page for Next Fax Only
Always Send Cover
COVERPAGEOFF? COVERPAGEON?
Press or to select
Cover Page Message
Using a Printed Cover
Choosing settings
You can set up two custom comments
Contrast
Overseas Mode
Overseas Mode
Advanced Sending Operations
Call Reserveoff Call Reserveon
Call Reservation
Call BACKOFF? Call BACKON?
Press or to select Print SAMPLE? Press Set Press Start
Delayed FAX
Print Sample Call Back Message
DOC 2.MEMORY
Broadcasting
Multiple Resolution Transmission
Polled TXOFF?
Setting Up for Polling Transmit
Insert Document Online
Interrupting Delayed Fax and Polling Transmit Jobs
Storing One Touch Dial Numbers
Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing
987 65
Fax only number
201 555
Last part of the number on another key
SPEED-DIAL? #
Storing Speed Dial Numbers
CHANGE- OR- 2. Exit
Changing One Touch Speed Dial Numbers
Name Enter & SET
Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting
Setup Groupgo Enter & SET
Select ONE-TOUCH
A P T E R E I G H T
Manual Dialing
Dialing Options
To hang up, replace the handset- OR-Press Speaker Phone
Speed Dialing
One Touch Dialing
Hold
Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers
Pause
Searching Telephone Index
Tone/Pulse
Answering Calls with the Speaker Phone For MFC 7160C Only
FWD# Enter & SET
Fax Forwarding/Paging
Programming a Fax Forwarding Number
FAX FORWARD?
PAGING?
Programming Paging Number
PAG# Enter & SET
FAX STORAGEOFF? Select & SET
Setting Fax Storage
Erase ALL FAX? 1.YES 2.NO
Changing Remote Access Code
Long beep Fax messages No long beeps No messages
Using Remote Access Code
Press 9 0 to reset the MFC when you’re finished Hang up
Remote Retrieval
Details Operation
Remote Commands
Retrieving Fax Messages
Retrieving Memory Status List
Changing Fax Forwarding Number
You can print the following lists and reports
MFC Settings and Activity
INTERVAL?
To Print a Report
Transmission Verification Xmit Report
Activity Report Interval
Introduction
Message Center Mode
Setting Up Message Center
Flexible Memory Settings Message Storage
MSG CTR OGM? Select & SET
Setting Message Storage
FAXOFF? Select & SET
VOICEON? Select & SET
Erasing Outgoing Message OGM
Activating Message Center Mode
Message Indicators
Listening to Outgoing Message OGM
Printing a Fax Message
Playing Voice Messages and Memos
Print FAX? 1.YES 2.NO
Erase this MSG.? 1.YES 2.NO
Backup Printing Option
Backup Printon Select & SET
Erasing Messages
Press Erase . The screen displays
Setting Maximum Time for Incoming Messages
Erase ALL VOICE?
Message 30 SEC? Select & SET
Recording a Memo
Setting Toll Saver
Press Stop or replace the handset when you’re finished
ICM Recording Monitor
Fax Forwarding/Paging
Recording a Conversation
Programming a Fax Forwarding Number
For example
Programming Paging Number
101
Changing Remote Access Code
Long beep-Fax messages Long beeps-Voice messages
Remote Control Commands
Remote Control Commands
103
Changing Fax Forwarding Number
Copying One
Basic Copy Operations
Copying Online
Multi Copysort Online
Making Enlarged or Reduced Copies Temporary Setting
Making Multiple Copies
Multi Copystack Online
107
Qualityhigh Online
Copy Quality -Temporary Settings
Using the Copy Quality Key
Press or to select copy quality resolution
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Using the Paper Type Key
Paperplain Online Select & SET
Press to make a darker copy
Copy Quality Default Settings
Using the Brightness Key
Changing Default Settings
Press Function
111
Paperplain Paperink JET Paperglossy Papertrnsprncy
Press Set Press or to select your paper setting
Select Paper Type
Paper Type
Select Copy Quality
113
Select Type of Original
Copy Contrast
Color Adjustment
You can choose brightness setting before making a copy
Copy Brightness
Selecting a Single Color One Color
115
Press or to select a copy color
Followed by
Memory Full Message
Memory Full P.01 Online
Copy to Copy Online Stop to Abort
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Legal Limitations
H a P T E R T H I R T E E N
Walk-Up Video Printing
Videopress Copy Capture Ready
Auto Switch
Auto Switch will not work if you have too much in memory
Color Video Printing
Qualitynormal Online
Video Print Quality Temporary Settings
Black & White Video Printing
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Paperplain Online
Videomoving Online
Press Copy KEY Online
Printing Online
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Default Settings
Changing Default Settings
SIZE4X3 SIZE4X3X6
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Video Type
Setting Paper Type
Setting Video Printing Quality
Setting Video Type
Size 5.75 X Size 4 X Size 4 X 3 X
Setting Print Size
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Videostill Videomoving
Video Capture to PC
Video Printing Color Adjustment
Video Printing Brightness
MFC and Computer to Work Together
Computer Requirements
If You Don’t Have a CD-ROM Drive
131
Connecting the MFC to the Computer
Install NetCentric FaxStorm
Installing Multi-Function Link Pro Software CD-ROM
Choosing the Software to Install
Install Multi-Function Link Pro Software
Other Options
133
Installing 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 PC
137
Helpful Hints for Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95
Multi-Function Link Pro Mode
Features
Using MFC As Printer
Choosing the Right Kind of Paper
Printer Driver
141
Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder
Loading Paper
Close the feeder cover
Manual Feed Slot
143
Setup for Envelopes
On/OffLine Key
Reset Key
Simultaneous Printing/Fax
Printer Operation Keys
Turning Off Bi-directional Printing
Cleaning Replace INK
145
Ink Management Key
H a P T E R S I X T E E N
Cleaning Black Yellow Cyan Magenta
Maintenance
Printer Emulation
Data
Installing the Brother MFC-7100 Series DOS Tools
Type CD x\BY-II\WIN3X\MFLPRO\FULL\DISK5\DOSTOOL
Paper Tab
Using the Brother MFC-7100 Series Printer Driver
149
User Defined Paper Size
Paper Size
Minimum 75 x 5 inches 69.8 x 127 mm Maximum
Scaling
151
Paper Source
Orientation
Do not use the two selections simultaneously
Copies
Collate
Reverse Order
153
Quality/Color Tab
Media
Quality
Paper Type
Color
155
Color/Mono
Controlling the Color
Document
Custom Setting
Color Matching
Halftone Pattern
157
Effect
Control/Maintenance Tab
Bi-Directional Printing
Cleaning Tab
159
Monitor Calibration
Wait until Online shows again on the MFC display
Printer Adjustment Tab
Cleaning
Vertical Alignment
Multi-Function Link Pro Software
Multi-Function Link Pro
Visioneer PaperPortTM LE
Sending a Quick Fax
Sending a Fax fromYour PC
Will appear
Sending a Fax from the Main Menu
Receiving Faxes into the PC
Checklist for the MFC
Sending a Fax from a Windows Application
Viewing Received Faxes
Checklist for Your PC
Scanning a Document
Accessing the Scanner
Scanning a Document into the PC
Settings in the Scanner Window
Carrier sheets are available from your Dealer
Check the Photo box if the image is a photograph
PreScanning an Image
How to use PreScan to adjust an Image
Video Capture from the PC
Connecting Your Video Equipment
Brother Resource Manager
Capturing An Image
Page
H a P T E R E I G H T E E N
NetCentric Internet Fax
Faxing with NetCentricTM FaxStorm
Compatible Operating Systems
Your Fax Service Account
Before You Begin
Receiving Faxes
179
Installing NetCentric FaxStorm
Creating An Inbound Account
Print Driver
Overview of Utilities
Contact Manager
Cover Page Builder
Viewfax a Fax File Viewing Application
Accessing NetCentric FaxStorm
181
Sending Faxes
Adding Contacts One at a Time
General tab
183
About Sending a Fax as E-mail
Attachments Tab
Sending a Fax from Other Windows Applications
185
Options/Sender Tab
If You Are Using Windows NT Workstation Version
187
Setting Up Contacts in the Contact Manager
To add a New Contact to the All Group
Changing Contact Detail
To add a New Contact to Another Group
189
Setting Up Multiple Addresses
Creating a Group for Broadcasting
Moving or Copying a Contact to Another Group
Checking the Status of Sent Faxes Outbox
Accessing the Status Manager
191
Managing Your Faxes in the Status Manager
Managing Faxes from Your Account
Accessing Your Account
Viewing Faxes You Received Inbox
Viewing Received Faxes in Your Account Page Inbox
193
Checking Sent Faxes in Your Account Page Outbox
685-5600 fax
Customer Support
Crosby Drive Bedford, MA 01730 USA
Voice M. to 6 p.m., EST Monday through Friday
Automatic E-Mail Printing For Windows 95 and 98 Only
Using Automatic E-Mail Printing
If You Are Using Korean Windows 95 or
Main Features
You Cannot Use a 16 bit TCP/IP Stack
Setting Up the Server
Setting Up Automatic E-Mail Printing
197
Setting the Check Time
If the Uninstall Program Displays An Error Message
Using Automatic E-Mail Printing
199
To Access the Add/Remove Programs Properties Window
Special Coded Format InfoImage
How 3D FaxSpeed Works
Installing 3D FaxSpeed
Selecting Multi-Function Link Pro As Your Fax Application
203
Creating 3D FaxSpeed Read Module Disks for Recipients
To Send an InfoImage with 3D FaxSpeed Standard Send
Quick Start Procedures
How to Send an InfoImage
205
How to Read an InfoImage that Was Printed at Your
Using the 3D FaxSpeed Macro
207
How to Read an InfoImage that Was Received Into MFL Pro
To view or save the files, select the View or Save button
3D FaxSpeed Read Module for Recipients
If the Recipient Uses Another Fax Application
3D FaxSpeed, save the retrieved files
If the Recipient Uses a Fax Machine and Scanner
209
H a P T E R T W E N T Y O N E
Optional Memory for the Fax Operations
Memory Board
Pull out the paper output slot
Installing the Optional Memory Board
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
Standard Telephone FCC Notices
Information
USA
Important-About the Interface Cable
217
Industry Canada Compliance Statement For Canada Only
If you have a problem, contact Brother service at
Do not touch a document during printing
Important Safety Instructions
219
Do not use this product near water
Voice
Compilation and Publication Notice
221
Trademarks
Product Description
Fax Specifications
Dimensions
Resolution
Power Source
Power Consumption
Controller
Printer Specifications
225
Printing
Ink
Print Media
Paper Input
Paper Output
Brother USA Fax-Back System number USA only has been
Troubleshooting
Cause Action
Error Messages
Document Jam
229
Pull the jammed paper upward and remove it
Printer Jam or Paper Jam
Paper is jammed in the multi-purpose sheet feeder
Paper is jammed in the manual feed slot
Paper is jammed inside the MFC
231
Remove the multi-purpose sheet feeder
Paper is jammed inside front of MFC
Lift the top cover to see where the paper is jammed
Replace the multi-purpose sheet feeder
233
Paper is jammed inside back of MFC
Difficulty Suggestions
If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC
Phone Line or Connections
235
Test Print
How to Improve Print Quality
Cleaning the Print Head
Test Print
Aligning Ink Cartridges
237
Vertical Align
Press Start . The MFC prints a sample
Don’t handle the paper until the ink is dry
Packing and Shipping the MFC
239
Press 2 to select OFF or 1 to select on
H a P T E R T W E N T Y F I V E
Close the carton
241
Cleaning the Scanner
Regular Maintenance
Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen
Ink Empty LED On
Cleaning the Pick-up Roller
243
Replacing the Ink Cartridges
Press or to choose 2. Replace INK Press Set
245
From within Montreal
For Customer Service
247
Glossary
L O S S a R Y
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L O S S a R Y
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L O S S a R Y
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Year 2000 Compliant
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