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For glossy paper, we recommend using Kodak Inkjet Photographic Quality Paper Photo Weight. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Ordering Accessories and Supplies For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you ... Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge Ink Jet Paper (100 Sheets) Transparencies (50 Sheets) Telephone Line Cord Telephone Handset Handset Curled Cord Document Wire Extension Document Tray & Paper Tray IEEE-1284 Bi-directional Cable Remote Retrieval Access Card Owner's Manual *Brother MFC-7050C Series ...
For glossy paper, we recommend using Kodak Inkjet Photographic Quality Paper Photo Weight. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Ordering Accessories and Supplies For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you ... Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge Ink Jet Paper (100 Sheets) Transparencies (50 Sheets) Telephone Line Cord Telephone Handset Handset Curled Cord Document Wire Extension Document Tray & Paper Tray IEEE-1284 Bi-directional Cable Remote Retrieval Access Card Owner's Manual *Brother MFC-7050C Series ...
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... Machines 1-2 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-2 ECM (Error Correction Mode 1-3 MFC 7050C Control Panel Keys 1-4 Caution 2-1 Packing List 2-2 Choosing a Location 2-3 Assembly 2-4 Selecting Paper Thickness 2-8 Installing Ink Cartridges (Initial Setup 2-9 Preserving Ink Cartridges 2-12 Aligning Ink Cartridges 2-13 Photo Printouts 2-14 Cleaning the Ink Cartridges 2-15 Cleaning the Cartridge Carrier 2-17 Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD) .. 2-18...
... Machines 1-2 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-2 ECM (Error Correction Mode 1-3 MFC 7050C Control Panel Keys 1-4 Caution 2-1 Packing List 2-2 Choosing a Location 2-3 Assembly 2-4 Selecting Paper Thickness 2-8 Installing Ink Cartridges (Initial Setup 2-9 Preserving Ink Cartridges 2-12 Aligning Ink Cartridges 2-13 Photo Printouts 2-14 Cleaning the Ink Cartridges 2-15 Cleaning the Cartridge Carrier 2-17 Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD) .. 2-18...
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...Printer Emulation 16-1 Using the Brother Printer Driver 16-1 Paper Tab 16-2 Copies 16-3 Reverse Order 16-3 Collate 16-3 Orientation 16-3 Paper Size 16-4 Custom Paper Size 16-5 Output Media 16-6 Paper Source 16-6 Restore Defaults 16-6 Color /Quality Tab 16-7 Color Options 16-7 Color/Monochrome 16-8 Color... 16-8 Black, White and Grayscale 16-8 Print Quality 16-8 Manual Settings 16-9 Color Control 16-10 Halftone Type 16-11 Options Tab 16-12 Layout 16-12 TrueType Options 16-13 Ink Cartridge Maintenance...
...Printer Emulation 16-1 Using the Brother Printer Driver 16-1 Paper Tab 16-2 Copies 16-3 Reverse Order 16-3 Collate 16-3 Orientation 16-3 Paper Size 16-4 Custom Paper Size 16-5 Output Media 16-6 Paper Source 16-6 Restore Defaults 16-6 Color /Quality Tab 16-7 Color Options 16-7 Color/Monochrome 16-8 Color... 16-8 Black, White and Grayscale 16-8 Print Quality 16-8 Manual Settings 16-9 Color Control 16-10 Halftone Type 16-11 Options Tab 16-12 Layout 16-12 TrueType Options 16-13 Ink Cartridge Maintenance...
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...International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 22-4 Important Safety Instructions 22-5 Compilation and Publication Notice 22-8 Trademarks 22-8 23Specifications Product Description 23-1 Fax Specifications 23-1 Printer Specifications 23-3 Printing 23-3 Controller 23-3 Print Media 23-4 24Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting 24-1 Fax-Back System 24-1 Brother...14 Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen 24-14 Storing an Extra Ink Cartridge 24-15 Preserving Ink Cartridges 24-15 Disposing of the Used Ink Cartridge 24-16 Replacing the Ink Cartridges (Routine Maintenance...
...International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 22-4 Important Safety Instructions 22-5 Compilation and Publication Notice 22-8 Trademarks 22-8 23Specifications Product Description 23-1 Fax Specifications 23-1 Printer Specifications 23-3 Printing 23-3 Controller 23-3 Print Media 23-4 24Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting 24-1 Fax-Back System 24-1 Brother...14 Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen 24-14 Storing an Extra Ink Cartridge 24-15 Preserving Ink Cartridges 24-15 Disposing of the Used Ink Cartridge 24-16 Replacing the Ink Cartridges (Routine Maintenance...
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... sending a fax. 11 Enlarge and/or resets the ink dot counter after replacing an ink cartridge. 27 Tel-index Lets you have voice or fax messages in the One Use this key to... 1-4 INTRODUCTION LCD displays messages to help you set and operate your MFC. 30 Function Lets you access the function dialing type during playback. MFC 7050C Control Panel Keys 31 32 29 28 27 26 25 24 20 ...10 11 12 Shift 21 22 23 24 RWD FWD Message Center Voice Fax Record Erase Play Color Printer On/Off Line Reset Priority Ink Management Copy Enlarge Reduce Sort Photo Copy Stop Start 18 ...
... sending a fax. 11 Enlarge and/or resets the ink dot counter after replacing an ink cartridge. 27 Tel-index Lets you have voice or fax messages in the One Use this key to... 1-4 INTRODUCTION LCD displays messages to help you set and operate your MFC. 30 Function Lets you access the function dialing type during playback. MFC 7050C Control Panel Keys 31 32 29 28 27 26 25 24 20 ...10 11 12 Shift 21 22 23 24 RWD FWD Message Center Voice Fax Record Erase Play Color Printer On/Off Line Reset Priority Ink Management Copy Enlarge Reduce Sort Photo Copy Stop Start 18 ...
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..., call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660 (from within Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (from within Montreal). See "Ordering Accessories and Supplies" on page ii for the correct item numbers. Whenever you have the following items: Telephone Line Cord Handset Curled Cord Telephone Handset Ink Cartridges (Color & Black...
..., call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660 (from within Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (from within Montreal). See "Ordering Accessories and Supplies" on page ii for the correct item numbers. Whenever you have the following items: Telephone Line Cord Handset Curled Cord Telephone Handset Ink Cartridges (Color & Black...
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When you plug in the power cord, the power goes on the MFC and the other end to the handset. 2 Connect the power cord. SET CARTRIDGES PLS OPEN COVER 3 Connect the telephone line cord. Connect the longer end of the telephone line cord to the jack on and the screen alternately displays. Connect one end of the curled handset cord to the MFC and the shorter end to a modular wall jack. 2-4 MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS There is no ON/OFF switch. Assembly 1 Connect the handset.
When you plug in the power cord, the power goes on the MFC and the other end to the handset. 2 Connect the power cord. SET CARTRIDGES PLS OPEN COVER 3 Connect the telephone line cord. Connect the longer end of the telephone line cord to the jack on and the screen alternately displays. Connect one end of the curled handset cord to the MFC and the shorter end to a modular wall jack. 2-4 MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS There is no ON/OFF switch. Assembly 1 Connect the handset.
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MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 2-9 If you are for initial setup only. The screen alternately displays: SET CARTRIDGES PLS OPEN COVER 2 Open the cover. Assembly and Connections After a few seconds, the ink cartridge carrier will move to its loading position. 3 Unpack the Color ink cartridge. Installing Ink Cartridges (Initial Setup) The following steps are replacing ink cartridges, then follow the steps in "Replacing the Ink Cartridges (Routine Maintenance)" on page 24-16. 1 Check that the power is on.
MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 2-9 If you are for initial setup only. The screen alternately displays: SET CARTRIDGES PLS OPEN COVER 2 Open the cover. Assembly and Connections After a few seconds, the ink cartridge carrier will move to its loading position. 3 Unpack the Color ink cartridge. Installing Ink Cartridges (Initial Setup) The following steps are replacing ink cartridges, then follow the steps in "Replacing the Ink Cartridges (Routine Maintenance)" on page 24-16. 1 Check that the power is on.
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... it now, you changed the right-side cartridge. 2 -10 MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS Match the color indicators on the ink cartridge and the cartridge carrier. 5 Insert the new starter Color ink cartridge into place, so repeat Steps 5 and 6. 7 Close the cover. Each ink cartridge has its own correct position. If the ink cartridges move loosely in the carrier, they...
... it now, you changed the right-side cartridge. 2 -10 MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS Match the color indicators on the ink cartridge and the cartridge carrier. 5 Insert the new starter Color ink cartridge into place, so repeat Steps 5 and 6. 7 Close the cover. Each ink cartridge has its own correct position. If the ink cartridges move loosely in the carrier, they...
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DID YOU INSTALL? LEFT:1.YES 2.NO 12 Press 1 that you installed the Photo ink cartridge (accessory) and go to Step 10-OR-press 2 if you installed the new starter Color ink cartridge. MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 2 -11 Go to verify that were designed for initial setup. ALIGNMENT LOAD PAPER AND PRESS START KEY 14 Make...
DID YOU INSTALL? LEFT:1.YES 2.NO 12 Press 1 that you installed the Photo ink cartridge (accessory) and go to Step 10-OR-press 2 if you installed the new starter Color ink cartridge. MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 2 -11 Go to verify that were designed for initial setup. ALIGNMENT LOAD PAPER AND PRESS START KEY 14 Make...
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s Leave empty ink cartridges in the cartridge container that was supplied with an empty cartridge carrier slot may cause problems. s Do not refill ink cartridges. Refilling empty ink cartridges voids your warranty. Use only genuine Brother ink cartridges. 2 -12 MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS Preserving Ink Cartridges For long life and optimum performance: s Do NOT unpack a new ink cartridge until you are...
s Leave empty ink cartridges in the cartridge container that was supplied with an empty cartridge carrier slot may cause problems. s Do not refill ink cartridges. Refilling empty ink cartridges voids your warranty. Use only genuine Brother ink cartridges. 2 -12 MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS Preserving Ink Cartridges For long life and optimum performance: s Do NOT unpack a new ink cartridge until you are...
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... CONNECTIONS 2 -13 The MFC prints the Alignment Test Sheet. PRINTING Study the alignment page and decide which sample numbers show the most evenly ...there is paper in the cassette before you enter each level of adjustment for A, B, C and D. (If you are using the Photo ink cartridge, only ink lines A and B will be printed.) 4 Using the dial pad, press Set after you start the alignment procedure. 1 Press...ALIGNMENT and press Set . 2.ALIGNMENT LOAD PAPER AND PRESS START KEY 3 Press Start . Assembly and Connections Aligning Ink Cartridges This feature allows you to check and align the ink...
... CONNECTIONS 2 -13 The MFC prints the Alignment Test Sheet. PRINTING Study the alignment page and decide which sample numbers show the most evenly ...there is paper in the cassette before you enter each level of adjustment for A, B, C and D. (If you are using the Photo ink cartridge, only ink lines A and B will be printed.) 4 Using the dial pad, press Set after you start the alignment procedure. 1 Press...ALIGNMENT and press Set . 2.ALIGNMENT LOAD PAPER AND PRESS START KEY 3 Press Start . Assembly and Connections Aligning Ink Cartridges This feature allows you to check and align the ink...
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... to print, clearing them from memory. 2 -14 MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS s Before discarding an empty ink cartridge, place it in a leak- Photo Printouts For sharper photo printouts, purchase the Brother Photo ink cartridge. (See "Ordering Accessories and Supplies," page ii, item # LC11PH.) We recommend using Kodak Inkjet Photographic Quality Paper Photo Weight with the Photo...
... to print, clearing them from memory. 2 -14 MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS s Before discarding an empty ink cartridge, place it in a leak- Photo Printouts For sharper photo printouts, purchase the Brother Photo ink cartridge. (See "Ordering Accessories and Supplies," page ii, item # LC11PH.) We recommend using Kodak Inkjet Photographic Quality Paper Photo Weight with the Photo...
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... correctly. 5 Compare the diagonal line above the printed bars to complete the remaining steps. Look for a break in the paper cassette. Cleaning the Ink Cartridges If print quality is not good, follow the steps below the printed bars. The example above shows a test pattern of both lines is not satisfactory... after running the head cleaning three times, the ink on the cartridge nozzles may solve the problem. MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 2 -15 Removing and reinstalling the ink cartridges may be dry.
... correctly. 5 Compare the diagonal line above the printed bars to complete the remaining steps. Look for a break in the paper cassette. Cleaning the Ink Cartridges If print quality is not good, follow the steps below the printed bars. The example above shows a test pattern of both lines is not satisfactory... after running the head cleaning three times, the ink on the cartridge nozzles may solve the problem. MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 2 -15 Removing and reinstalling the ink cartridges may be dry.
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..., clean the ink nozzles manually. When cleaning the color print cartridge, wipe the nozzles in "Cleaning the Cartridge Carrier," page 2-17. Nozzles Contacts 16 Allow the copper-colored area to dry. 17 Reinstall the ink cartridges (insert cartridges and press backward until they snap). 18 Repeat Steps... 2-5 to perform another head cleaning. MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS PLS OPEN COVER 8 Open the cover. To ...
..., clean the ink nozzles manually. When cleaning the color print cartridge, wipe the nozzles in "Cleaning the Cartridge Carrier," page 2-17. Nozzles Contacts 16 Allow the copper-colored area to dry. 17 Reinstall the ink cartridges (insert cartridges and press backward until they snap). 18 Repeat Steps... 2-5 to perform another head cleaning. MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS PLS OPEN COVER 8 Open the cover. To ...
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... press backward until they snap). 8 Close the cover. 9 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. The cartridge carrier will move to clean the cartridge carrier contacts inside the MFC. Carrier Contacts 7 Reinstall both ink cartridges (press cartridges forward until they snap and lift out). 6 Use a clean, dry cloth to its loading position. 4 Unplug the...
... press backward until they snap). 8 Close the cover. 9 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. The cartridge carrier will move to clean the cartridge carrier contacts inside the MFC. Carrier Contacts 7 Reinstall both ink cartridges (press cartridges forward until they snap and lift out). 6 Use a clean, dry cloth to its loading position. 4 Unplug the...
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..., making up to 99 copies at a time in black and white or photo mode. Copy Enlarge Reduce Copy Sort Photo The printable area of your MFC begins at approximately 0.07 inches (1.8 mm) from the edge of the paper and ends at approximately 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) from the bottom of the paper.... 0.07 inch (1.8 mm) 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) Unprintable area 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) You must install the Black ink cartridge to use your MFC as a copy machine. Copying 11Making Copies Using MFC as a Copier You can be sorted (collated) or stacked.
..., making up to 99 copies at a time in black and white or photo mode. Copy Enlarge Reduce Copy Sort Photo The printable area of your MFC begins at approximately 0.07 inches (1.8 mm) from the edge of the paper and ends at approximately 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) from the bottom of the paper.... 0.07 inch (1.8 mm) 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) Unprintable area 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) You must install the Black ink cartridge to use your MFC as a copy machine. Copying 11Making Copies Using MFC as a Copier You can be sorted (collated) or stacked.
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... the ink cartridge. See Cleaning the Ink Cartridges p. 2-15 See Replacing the Ink Cartridges (Routine Maintenance) p. 24-16 Ink Management Key When you press Ink Management , the screen displays 1.HEAD CLEANING 2.ALIGNMENT 3.REPLACE INK If you press this key while printing, the MFC will need to resume printing. USING MFC AS A PRINTER 15 - 5 MFC Printer Settings Printer Operation Keys...
... the ink cartridge. See Cleaning the Ink Cartridges p. 2-15 See Replacing the Ink Cartridges (Routine Maintenance) p. 24-16 Ink Management Key When you press Ink Management , the screen displays 1.HEAD CLEANING 2.ALIGNMENT 3.REPLACE INK If you press this key while printing, the MFC will need to resume printing. USING MFC AS A PRINTER 15 - 5 MFC Printer Settings Printer Operation Keys...
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... Cartridge 1 If you are installing or replacing the Black ink cartridge, select Black-OR- Left Cartridge 1 If you are installing or replacing the Color ink cartridge, select Color. 2 Follow the prompts on the screen to install the Color ink Cartridge in the MFC. 3 Only if you just unwrapped the Black (or Photo) cartridge you installed, select Brand New. 21- 14 BROTHER...
... Cartridge 1 If you are installing or replacing the Black ink cartridge, select Black-OR- Left Cartridge 1 If you are installing or replacing the Color ink cartridge, select Color. 2 Follow the prompts on the screen to install the Color ink Cartridge in the MFC. 3 Only if you just unwrapped the Black (or Photo) cartridge you installed, select Brand New. 21- 14 BROTHER...
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... table below explains the most problems by yourself. Order a new ink cartridge. Remove paper and reinstall it correctly. If problem continues, call the Brother Fax-Back System. Replace the ink cartridges. CHECK PAPER PRESS START KEY MFC is out of ink. Place paper in the cassette. Then press Start...800-521-2846 From within Canada: 1-800-681-9838 Error Messages Error Message Cause Solutions BLACK INK EMPTY One or both ink COLOR NEAR EMPTY cartridges are out of ink. Open, then close the cover. ERROR Poor phone line quality caused communication error. DOCUMENT JAM Documents ...
... table below explains the most problems by yourself. Order a new ink cartridge. Remove paper and reinstall it correctly. If problem continues, call the Brother Fax-Back System. Replace the ink cartridges. CHECK PAPER PRESS START KEY MFC is out of ink. Place paper in the cassette. Then press Start...800-521-2846 From within Canada: 1-800-681-9838 Error Messages Error Message Cause Solutions BLACK INK EMPTY One or both ink COLOR NEAR EMPTY cartridges are out of ink. Open, then close the cover. ERROR Poor phone line quality caused communication error. DOCUMENT JAM Documents ...