Table of Contents | Brother MFC 7150C manual

iii

Table of Contents

1Introduction

2MFC Setup and Connections

3Paper

Using This Manual	1
Finding Information	1
Test sheet Procedures (For USA Only)	2
About Fax Machines	2
Fax Tones and Handshake	2
ECM (Error Correction Mode)	3
MFC 7150C Control Panel Overview	4
MFC 7160C Control Panel Overview	5
Caution	7
Packing List	8
Choosing a Location	9
Assembly	10
Installing the Ink Cartridges	15
Special Line Considerations	19
Roll Over Phone Lines	19
Two-Line Phone System	19
Converting Telephone Wall Outlets	20
Installing MFC, External Two-Line TAD, and Two-Line Telephone	20
Multi-Line Connections (PBX)	21
If you are installing the MFC to work with a PBX:	21
Custom Features on a Single Line	22
Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD)	22
Sequence	22
Connections	23
Outgoing Message (OGM)	23
Connecting an External Telephone	23
About Brother Paper	25
Paper Specifications for Cassette and Manual Feed Slot	26
Print Area	27

Image 5

Brother MFC 7150C owner manual Table of Contents

Contents

MFC 7150C MFC 7160C If You Need to Call Customer Service Fax-Back System For Customer ServiceBrother on the World Wide Web Brother Bulletin Board 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 Viii PC Printing Faxing with NetCentricTM FaxStorm Automatic E-mail Printing For Windows 95 and 98 Only Xii Xiii Finding Information UsingThis Manual About Fax Machines Test Sheet Procedures For USA OnlyFax Tones and Handshake USA 1-908-685-9283 fax 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 power cord AssemblySET Cartridges Offline PLS Open Cover Connect the handset 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 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 letter Paper Specifications for Casette and Manual Feed Slot Paper Size Print Area A P T E R T H R E E User-Friendly Programming Function ModeFAX Printer Copy Video Then press Function Selection Table Alternating DisplaysFAX 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 Station ID Setting Date and Time If you want to enter a blank space, press twice NameEntering Text For For = ? @ Setting the Handset Volume Setting Beeper VolumeSetting the Speaker Volume For MFC 7160C Only Operations can still be controlled using Delayed Timer Setting the Ring VolumeMemory Storage Enter & SET Basic Receiving Operations Setting the Select Answer Mode Mode 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 Only Pressing Record F/T OGM FAX/TEL Outgoing Message For MFC 7160C OnlyEasy Receive Reduction Printing a Reduced Incoming DocumentRecommended Reductions Press Function , 1 , 2 , 5 . The screen displays Change Reduction 1.YES 2.NO Setting Paper SizePaper Advanced Receiving Operations For FAX/TEL Mode OnlyOperation from Extension Telephone Changing Remote Codes Polling Printing a Fax in Memory For MFC 7150C OnlyRemote ACT.ON? FAX RECEIVE*51 Polling RXOFF? Setting Up Polling ReceiveEnter FAX no Online Press Start KEY Screen displays Polling RXON? Setting Up Sequential Polling ReceiveAccepted Online Dialing Online To cancel another job, return to Step Press Stop to exit Canceling a Scheduled JobDistinctive Ringing Remaining Jobs Registering the Distinctive Ringing Pattern Press Set when the screen displays Distinctiveset ?DISTINCTIVEOFF? DISTINCTIVESET? Viewing Caller ID List Caller IDPress Exit Press or to select Print REPORT? Press Set Press Start Clearing a Caller ID Stored in MemoryPrinting Caller ID List Before You Begin Setup ADF Automatic Document Feeder Resolution Manual Transmission Dual AccessAutomatic Transmission Manual and Automatic Fax Redial Real Time Transmission Canceling Jobs in MemoryChecking Job Status Real Time TX Composing Electronic Cover Basic Sending OperationsComment 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 Choosing settings Using a Printed CoverYou 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 Print Sample Call Back Message Delayed FAXDOC 2.MEMORY Press or to select Print SAMPLE? Press Set Press Start 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 201 555 Fax only numberLast part of the number on another key 987 65 SPEED-DIAL? # Storing Speed Dial Numbers CHANGE- OR- 2. Exit Changing One Touch Speed Dial Numbers Setup Groupgo Enter & SET Setting Up Groups for BroadcastingSelect 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 Speed Dialing One Touch Dialing Pause Access Codes and Credit Card NumbersHold Answering Calls with the Speaker Phone For MFC 7160C Only Tone/PulseSearching Telephone Index Programming a Fax Forwarding Number Fax Forwarding/PagingFAX 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 Press 9 0 to reset the MFC when you’re finished Hang up Using Remote Access CodeRemote Retrieval Long beep Fax messages No long beeps No messages 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 Transmission Verification Xmit Report To Print a ReportActivity Report Interval INTERVAL? Introduction Message Center Mode Setting Up Message Center Flexible Memory Settings Message Storage FAXOFF? Select & SET Setting Message StorageVOICEON? Select & SET MSG CTR OGM? Select & SET Message Indicators Activating Message Center ModeListening to Outgoing Message OGM Erasing Outgoing Message OGM Print FAX? 1.YES 2.NO Playing Voice Messages and MemosPrinting a Fax Message Backup Printon Select & SET Backup Printing OptionErasing Messages Erase this MSG.? 1.YES 2.NO Erase ALL VOICE? Setting Maximum Time for Incoming MessagesMessage 30 SEC? Select & SET Press Erase . The screen displays Press Stop or replace the handset when you’re finished Setting Toll SaverICM Recording Monitor Recording a Memo Programming a Fax Forwarding Number Recording a ConversationFax Forwarding/Paging For example Programming Paging Number 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 Multiple Copies Making Enlarged or Reduced Copies Temporary SettingMulti Copystack Online Multi Copysort Online 107 Using the Copy Quality Key Copy Quality -Temporary SettingsPress or to select copy quality resolution Qualityhigh Online Paperplain Online Select & SET Using the Paper Type Key109 Using the Brightness Key Copy Quality Default SettingsChanging Default Settings Press to make a darker copy Press Function 111 Select Paper Type Press Set Press or to select your paper settingPaper Type Paperplain Paperink JET Paperglossy Papertrnsprncy Select Type of Original 113Select Copy Quality You can choose brightness setting before making a copy Color AdjustmentCopy Brightness Copy Contrast Press or to select a copy color 115Selecting a Single Color One Color Memory Full P.01 Online Memory Full MessageCopy to Copy Online Stop to Abort Followed by 117 Legal Limitations H a P T E R T H I R T E E N Walk-Up Video Printing Auto Switch will not work if you have too much in memory Auto SwitchColor Video Printing Videopress Copy Capture Ready Black & White Video Printing Video Print Quality Temporary Settings121 Qualitynormal Online Press Copy KEY Online Videomoving OnlinePrinting Online Paperplain Online 123 Default Settings Changing Default Settings SIZE4X3 SIZE4X3X6 125 Setting Video Printing Quality Setting Paper TypeSetting Video Type Video Type 127 Setting Print SizeVideostill 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 Computer Requirements If You Don’t Have a CD-ROM Drive 131 Connecting the MFC to the Computer Choosing the Software to Install Installing Multi-Function Link Pro Software CD-ROMInstall Multi-Function Link Pro Software Install NetCentric FaxStorm Other Options 133 Installing the Brother Software 135 H a P T E R F I F T E E N 137 Receiving Messages into the PCHelpful Hints for Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95 To receive faxes into your PC through the MFC Multi-Function Link Pro Mode Features Using MFC As Printer Choosing the Right Kind of Paper Printer Driver Loading Paper Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder141 Close the feeder cover Manual Feed Slot 143 Setup for Envelopes Simultaneous Printing/Fax Reset KeyPrinter Operation Keys On/OffLine Key 145 Cleaning Replace INKInk 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 Paper Source 151Orientation Scaling Collate CopiesReverse Order Do not use the two selections simultaneously 153 Quality/Color Tab Paper Type QualityMedia Color/Mono 155Controlling the Color Color Color Matching Custom SettingDocument Effect 157Halftone Pattern Control/Maintenance Tab 159 Cleaning TabMonitor Calibration Bi-Directional Printing Cleaning Printer Adjustment TabVertical 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 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 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 FaxStorm Before You Begin Your Fax Service AccountReceiving Faxes Compatible Operating Systems Creating An Inbound Account Installing NetCentric FaxStorm179 Contact Manager Overview of UtilitiesCover Page Builder Print Driver 181 Accessing NetCentric FaxStormSending Faxes Viewfax a Fax File Viewing Application Adding Contacts One at a Time General tab 183 About Sending a Fax as E-mail Attachments Tab 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 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 191 Accessing the Status ManagerManaging 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 Crosby Drive Bedford, MA 01730 USA Customer SupportVoice M. to 6 p.m., EST Monday through Friday 685-5600 fax Automatic E-Mail Printing For Windows 95 and 98 Only Using Automatic E-Mail Printing 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 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 How to Send an InfoImage Quick Start Procedures205 To Send an InfoImage with 3D FaxSpeed Standard Send How to Read an InfoImage that Was Printed at Your Using the 3D FaxSpeed Macro 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 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 219 Important Safety InstructionsDo not use this product near water Do not touch a document during printing Voice Compilation and Publication Notice 221 Trademarks Product Description Fax Specifications Power Source ResolutionPower Consumption Dimensions 225 Printer SpecificationsPrinting Controller Paper Input Print MediaPaper Output Ink Brother USA Fax-Back System number USA only has been Troubleshooting Cause Action Error Messages Document Jam 229 Paper is jammed in the multi-purpose sheet feeder Printer Jam or Paper JamPaper 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 Paper is jammed inside front of MFC Lift the top cover to see where the paper is jammed Paper is jammed inside back of MFC 233Replace the multi-purpose sheet feeder Difficulty Suggestions If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC Phone Line or Connections 235 Cleaning the Print Head How to Improve Print QualityTest Print Test Print Vertical Align 237Aligning Ink Cartridges Press Start . The MFC prints a sample 239 Packing and Shipping the MFCPress 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 Close the carton 241 Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen Regular MaintenanceCleaning the Scanner 243 Cleaning the Pick-up RollerReplacing the Ink Cartridges Ink Empty LED On 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 249 L O S S a R Y 251 L O S S a R Y 145 120147,149 228 234 108119 147 255 239 21181, 82, 83, 93 230 257 N D E Year 2000 Compliant Visit us on the World Wide Web