Installing the Brother Software | Brother MFC 7300C specification

Installing the Brother Software

IMPORTANT

You must install drivers for Printer and Scanner before you install the software (MFL Pro), See the beginning of this chapter.)

1Insert CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

A window appears listing the following options:

(If this window does not appear, please use Windows Explorer

to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD.)

Please note that the software will automatically detect the operating system you are using and will display it at the bottom of the screen.

Note If you are using Windows® 2000 Professional or NT® 4.0, before you can install the software, you must be logged on as the Administrator.

To install Multi-Function Link® Pro (Main Application):

1Click on the first button “Install MFL-Pro”. The following screen will appear:

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Brother MFC 7300C owner manual Installing the Brother Software, To install Multi-Function Link Pro Main Application

Contents

Lmanua If You Need to Call Customer Service Brother fax-back system Frequently Asked Questions FAQsFor Customer Service Brother Numbers Canada Ordering Accessories and Supplies Compilation and Publication Notice For USA and Canada What to do if you think your Product is defective Limitations For Canada Only Automatic Transmission When Next FAX ONLY? appears, press SetQuick Reference Guide Sending Faxes Making Copies Telephone Operation Table of Contents Initial Setup Setup ReceiveOn-Screen Programming Setup Send Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options Remote Fax Options Not Available for Color FaxPrinting Reports Making Copies 11-1 Walk-Up Video Printing 12-1Walk-Up PhotoCapture Center For MFC 7400C only 13-1 Setting Up the MFC and PC to Work Together 14-1 Printer Driver Settings 16-1 Using the MFC as a Printer 15-1 Using the Windows -Based Brother Control Center 17-1 Using Multi-Function Link Pro Software 19-1 Using ScanSoft PaperPort for Brother/TextBridge 18-1 PhotoCapture Center MFC 7400C only 20-1 Using Automatic E-Mail Printing 21-1 Important Information 23-1 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 24-1Glossary Specifications Index Remote Retrieval Access Card Conventions Used in this Manual Using This Manual1Introduction Finding Information Test Sheet Procedures For USA Only MFC 7300C and MFC 7400C Control Panel Overview Color Printer KeysColor Copy Keys Fax Keys Color Scanner KeysProgramming Keys ECM Error Correction Mode About Fax MachinesFax Tones and Handshake 2Assembly and Connections Packing ListMake sure you have the following items Choosing a Location No ! no ! no Connect the handset AssemblyConnect the power cord SET Cartridges PLS Open Cover Handset Curled Cord Power Cord Telephone Line Cord Attach the plastic document support Load paper in the multi-purpose sheet feeder paper cassette Attach the document wire extension Installing the Ink Cartridges Opening YES 2.NO Print OK? Sequence Connecting the MFCConnecting an External Telephone Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device TAD Connections Two-Line Phone System Special Line ConsiderationsOutgoing Message OGM Roll Over Phone Lines Converting Telephone Wall Outlets Multi-Line Connections PBX If you are installing the MFC to work with a PBX Custom Features on a Single Line About Brother Paper 3Paper Paper Type Paper Size Cassette Capacity Paper Specifications for Cassette Paper Type Paper Size Print Area FAX Printer Copy Video Photocapture Function Mode4On-Screen Programming User-Friendly Programming FAX NO. & Start Copy Press Copy Function Description Factory SettingAlternating Displays Function Selection Table Setup Receive Remaining Jobs Copy Functions Printer Functions PhotoCapture Center Function For MFC 7400C only Video Functions Getting Started 5Initial SetupSetting Date and Time Setting Station ID Repeating letters Entering TextInserting spaces Making corrections Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode For Canada only Special characters and symbolsDIALINGTONE? DIALINGPULSE? Choosing the Handset Volume Setting Beeper Volume VOL AMPLIFYON? Setting the Speaker VolumeSetting the Ring Volume Memory Storage Auto Daylight Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time Basic Receiving Operations 6Setup ReceiveChoosing the Receive Mode How it works When to use it To select or change your Receive Mode Setting Ring Delay Ring TIME20 SEC Easy Receive Printing a Reduced Incoming Document ReductionRecommended Reductions Operation from Extension Telephone Setting Paper SizeFor FAX/TEL Mode only Advanced Receiving Operations FAX RECEIVE*51 TEL ANSWER#51 Printing a Fax in MemoryPolling Remote ACT.ON? Accepted Polling RXOFF?Enter FAX no Press Start KEY Distinctive Ring Canceling a Scheduled Job DISTINCTIVEOFF? DISTINCTIVESET?Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern Caller ID Viewing Caller ID ListPrinting Caller ID List Call Waiting Caller ID 7Setup Send Using the ADF Automatic Document FeederBefore You Begin T U P S E N D Page Real Time TX Realtime TXON? Dual Access Not Available for Color Fax Canceling a Job in Memory Checking the Job StatusRemaining Jobs User Defind Basic Sending OperationsComposing Electronic Cover Comment OFF Please Call Urgent Cofidential Cover Page For Next Fax Only SetAlways Send Cover Advanced Sending Operations Overseas ModeOverseas Mode Using a Printed Cover Print Sample Call Back Message Delayed Batch Transmission Not Available for Color Fax DOC MemoryBatch TXON? Polled TXOFF? SelectDOC 2.MEMORY Press Start 8Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options Storing Numbers for Easy DialingStoring One Touch Dial Numbers Storing Speed Dial Numbers SPEED-DIAL? #Enter & SET CHANGE-OR-2. Exit Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers Select ONE-TOUCH Setup Groupgo Enter & SET Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting Dialing Options One Touch DialingSpeed Dialing Search Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers Broadcasting Not Available for Color Fax Page FAX FORWARD? FWD# Enter & SET 9Remote Fax OptionsFax Forwarding/Paging Not Available for Color Fax Erase ALL FAX? Setting Fax StorageChanging Remote Retrieval Access Code FAX STORAGEOFF? Select & SET Remote Retrieval Using Remote Retrieval Access Code Remote Commands Operation Details Remote Commands Retrieving Fax Messages Changing Fax Forwarding Number To Print a Report MFC Settings and ActivityTEL.INDEX Help User Settings Memory Status Order Form 10 10Printing Reports Transmission Verification Xmit Report Activity Report IntervalINTERVAL? 11Making Copies Making One CopyCopying Memory Full P.01 Copy to Copy Stop to Abort Temporary Copy SettingsUsing Enlarge/Reduce Key Memory Full Message Selecting the Ratios of Fixed Reduction Using the Quality Key To select Copybrightness Using the Options Key 2in1 4in1 Changing Default Copy Settings Copy Quality Paper Type Colormagenta Coloryellow ONE ColorColoroff Colorcyan Legal Limitations Capture Ready Auto Switch12 12Walk-Up Video Printing Videopress Copy Qualitynormal Temporary Video Print SettingColor Video Printing Black & White Video Printing Videostill Printing To select Videovideo Type To select Videoprint SizeTo select Videobrightness Changing Default Settings Video Type Video Printing Quality Video Printing Color Adjustment Print SizePrint Size Video Capture to PC Video Printing ContrastContrast 13 13Walk-Up PhotoCapture General DescriptionCenter For MFC 7400C only LCD shows Dpof PrintingPrinting Thumbnails Media Active Press Color Copy Index 2.IMAGE Printing Images If you selected the Paper Type Using the Option Key To select Color Enhance NO.OF COPIES01 Paperink JET Paperglossy Papertrnsprncy Paperphoto Photo Contrast Setting PhotoCapture CenterQuality Photo Brightness White Balance SharpnessColor Density 14 14Setting Up the MFC and PC to Work Together Using the Brother Machine with Your PCBefore You Install Multi-Function Link Pro Or Higher Space Speed Computer RequirementsWindows Speed Operating Bi-directional Cable Tie For Windows 98, 98SE user Using Windows 95, 98, 98SE and ME Insert the MFL Pro CD-ROMinto your CD-ROM drive Page Page Using Windows 2000 Professional Click Browse to locate the file Page Page Using Windows NT Workstation Version Click Have Disk Page Recommended to Print a Test Page and click Finish Select Not Shared, then click NextPage Filter Core Using Windows 98, 98SE, ME \W98\usb Click Finish If you inserted Select Specify a location and click Next Brusb USB Printer Port as the printer port and click Next Page Using Windows 2000 Professional Insert the MFL Pro CD-ROMinto your CD-ROM drive Page To install Multi-Function Link Pro Main Application Installing the Brother Software To Install Automatic E-mail Printing Optional Application To Register Your MFC 7300C/MFC 7400C On-Line For USA only On-Line Registration is only available for users in the USATo view On-Line Documentation To View Brother Support Information To Install PhotoPrinter Pro For MFC 7400C onlyPage Receiving Faxes into the PC For MFC 7400C only 15 15Using the MFC as a Printer FeaturesPrinter Driver Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder Choosing the Right Kind of Paper Loading Paper Simultaneous Printing/Fax Turning Off Bi-directional Printing Reset KeyPrinter Operation Keys Ink Management Key Paper Tab 16 16Printer Driver Settings Paper Size Collate User Defined Paper SizeOrientation Copies Reverse Order Paper ThicknessScaling Paper Source Quality/Color Tab Paper Type Suitable print quality Media Mono DocumentColor/Mono Color Custom Setting Halftone PatternTrue2Life Red GreenBlue Brother Control Center 17 17Using the Windows -Based Brother Control Center AutoLoad the Brother Control Center Using the Scan KeysUsing the Control Panel Keys How to Turn Off AutoLoad Scan Image Scan/OCRScan to E-mail Brother Control Center Features Auto ConfigurationScanning Operations PC Fax Operation For MFC 7400C only Scanner Settings for Scan, Copy and PC Fax ButtonsGlobal Settings Copy Operations Setting Up the Scanner Configurations To access the Scanner Configurations screenPerform an Operation from the Control Center Screen Scan to File Scanner Settings Destination Folder Send Scan to E-mail File Attachments Email Application QuickSend List Conversion OptionsFormat Show QuickSend Menu Send Scan to Word Processor Word Processor Target Application User Defined Button Copy/Two on One Copy Copy Settings Send a Fax For MFC 7400C only FAX Settings Using ScanSoft PaperPort and TextBridge 18 18Using ScanSoft PaperPort for Brother TextBridge Viewing Items in ScanSoft PaperPortOrganizing Your Items in Folders Links to Many Other Applications Scanning a Document Importing Items from Other ApplicationsExporting Items in Other Formats Scanning a Document into the PC Accessing the Scanner Settings in the Scanner Window ResolutionColor Type Adjust SizeCustom Video Capture How to use PreScan to adjust an imagePreScanning an Image PaperPage To connect your video equipment Connecting Your Video EquipmentVideo Capture from the PC Capturing An Image To capture a frame as an image Page 19 19Using Multi-Function Link Pro Software IntroductionBrother Resource Manager Print MFC Remote Setup Sending a Fax from Your PC For MFC 7400C only Multi-Function Link Pro Main Menu For MFC 7400C onlySending a Quick Fax Sending a Fax from the Main Menu Sending a Fax from a Windows Application Checklist for Your PC Viewing Received Faxes 20 20PhotoCapture Center PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro Overview of Basic StepsPage 21 21Using Automatic E-Mail Printing Main FeaturesFor Windows 95/98/98SE, ME only Set up your MFC and make sure that it is working properly Click the PaperPort 5.5 Installer Installing the Brother Printer and Scanner DriversInstalling PaperPort MFL Pro Driver Installer Using Brother Printer driver with your Apple Macintosh To select the PrinterTo print the document Page Using Brother Twain Scanner Driver with Your Apple Macintosh Color Type Brightness Contrast Scanning Area Scanning a Document into Your Macintosh G3, G4 or iMac Image Resolution Business Card Size Scanning Area Miscellaneous ContrastColor Sync Dialog Select your Brother MFC Scanner Profile PreScanning an Image Standard Telephone and FCC Notices 23 23Important Information Important-About the Interface Cable Energy Star Compliance Statement Industry Canada Compliance Statement For Canada only 23 4 I M P O R T a N T I N F O R M a T I O N Trademarks 24 24Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance TroubleshootingFax-back system Error Messages Error Messages Document Jam Document Jam inside front of control panelDocument Jam inside back of control panel Printer Jam or Paper Jam Paper is jammed in the multi-purpose sheet feederPaper is jammed inside the MFC Paper is jammed inside front of MFC Paper is jammed inside back of MFCStart Difficulty Suggestions If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC Handling Incoming Calls Press Ink Management DPI Adjust Aligning Ink CartridgesVertical Align Don’t handle the paper until the ink is dry Packing and Shipping the MFCPage Cleaning the Scanner Routine Maintenance Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen Please Wait Page Glossary L O S S a R Y Page Page SSpecifications Product DescriptionFax Printing Printer Controller Print MediaConsumable Items Index D E INK Empty PBX 23-3 OCR N D E Remote Retrieval Access Card Remote Retrieval Access Card Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code For Canada Only Equipment Attachment Limitations Visit us on the World Wide Web