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...data after January 1, 2000, provided that our bundled third party software will be provided to check our Web page for all non-Brother hardware, software and firmware used by our customers in the event of the unit. If You Need to Call Customer Service Please... complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: MFC 7150C MFC 7160C (Circle your purchase, in connection or combination with Brother fax machines, MFCs and bundled software, accurately exchange date data with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your model...
...data after January 1, 2000, provided that our bundled third party software will be provided to check our Web page for all non-Brother hardware, software and firmware used by our customers in the event of the unit. If You Need to Call Customer Service Please... complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: MFC 7150C MFC 7160C (Circle your purchase, in connection or combination with Brother fax machines, MFCs and bundled software, accurately exchange date data with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your model...
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... a week. You can get instant answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), on the World Wide Web You can 't resolve a difficulty with your MFC using the system and an index of Fax-Back subjects. Brother on the World Wide Web. Visit us at http://www.brother.com Brother Bulletin Board Brother's Bulletin Board Numbers are calling.
... a week. You can get instant answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), on the World Wide Web You can 't resolve a difficulty with your MFC using the system and an index of Fax-Back subjects. Brother on the World Wide Web. Visit us at http://www.brother.com Brother Bulletin Board Brother's Bulletin Board Numbers are calling.
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... a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from Brother. (In the USA, you can visit us online for a complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0. USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice... dpi High Quality Coated Paper BP72CL Glossy Paper BPGLL Transparancies BPTRL Print Head HD002 2MB Upgrade Memory Board (For MFC 7160C Only) ME2000 Power Protector *Brother MFC-7100 Series Software on floppy disks (Includes MFL Pro and Visioneer PaperPort LE Only) QPD120 DSK7131, (Floppy Disks...
... a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from Brother. (In the USA, you can visit us online for a complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0. USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice... dpi High Quality Coated Paper BP72CL Glossy Paper BPGLL Transparancies BPTRL Print Head HD002 2MB Upgrade Memory Board (For MFC 7160C Only) ME2000 Power Protector *Brother MFC-7100 Series Software on floppy disks (Includes MFL Pro and Visioneer PaperPort LE Only) QPD120 DSK7131, (Floppy Disks...
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...USA Only 2 About Fax Machines 2 Fax Tones and Handshake 2 ECM (Error Correction Mode 3 MFC 7150C Control Panel Overview 4 2 MFC 7160C Control Panel Overview 5 MFC Setup and Connections Caution ... 7 Packing List ...8 Choosing a Location...9 Assembly ...10 Installing the ...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...
...USA Only 2 About Fax Machines 2 Fax Tones and Handshake 2 ECM (Error Correction Mode 3 MFC 7150C Control Panel Overview 4 2 MFC 7160C Control Panel Overview 5 MFC Setup and Connections Caution ... 7 Packing List ...8 Choosing a Location...9 Assembly ...10 Installing the ...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...
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...42 Setting Ring Delay ...42 Setting F/T Ring Time (For FAX/TEL Mode Only 43 Record F/T OGM (FAX/TEL Outgoing Message) (For MFC 7160C Only 44 Easy Receive ...44 Printing a Reduced Incoming Document 45 Recommended Reductions 45 Setting Paper Size ...46 Advanced Receiving Operations 47 Operation ...from Extension Telephone 47 For FAX/TEL Mode Only 47 Changing Remote Codes 47 Printing a Fax in Memory (For MFC 7150C Only 48 Polling ...48 Setting Up Polling Receive 49 Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive 50 Canceling a Scheduled Job 51 Distinctive Ringing 51 ...
...42 Setting Ring Delay ...42 Setting F/T Ring Time (For FAX/TEL Mode Only 43 Record F/T OGM (FAX/TEL Outgoing Message) (For MFC 7160C Only 44 Easy Receive ...44 Printing a Reduced Incoming Document 45 Recommended Reductions 45 Setting Paper Size ...46 Advanced Receiving Operations 47 Operation ...from Extension Telephone 47 For FAX/TEL Mode Only 47 Changing Remote Codes 47 Printing a Fax in Memory (For MFC 7150C Only 48 Polling ...48 Setting Up Polling Receive 49 Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive 50 Canceling a Scheduled Job 51 Distinctive Ringing 51 ...
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... Hold ...79 Pause ...79 Tone/Pulse ...80 Searching Telephone Index 80 10Remote Fax Options Answering Calls with the Speaker Phone (For MFC 7160C Only 80 Fax Forwarding/Paging 81 (For MFC 7150C Only) Programming a Fax Forwarding Number 81 Programming Paging Number 82 Setting Fax Storage 83 Changing Remote Access Code 84 Remote Retrieval...
... Hold ...79 Pause ...79 Tone/Pulse ...80 Searching Telephone Index 80 10Remote Fax Options Answering Calls with the Speaker Phone (For MFC 7160C Only 80 Fax Forwarding/Paging 81 (For MFC 7150C Only) Programming a Fax Forwarding Number 81 Programming Paging Number 82 Setting Fax Storage 83 Changing Remote Access Code 84 Remote Retrieval...
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... E N T S 15Setting Up the MFC and Computer to Work Together 16Using MFC as Printer Using the Brightness Key 123 Changing Default Settings 124 Setting Paper Type 126 Setting Video Printing Quality 126 Setting Video Type 126 Setting Print Size ...127 Video Printing Color Adjustment 128 Video Printing Brightness 128 Video Capture... 133 Install 3D FaxSpeed 133 Install MFC 7100 Series Drivers Only 133 Other Options ...133 View On-Line Documentation 133 View Product Support Information 133 Brother Web Link 133 Exit ...133 Installing the Brother Software 134 Helpful Hints for Windows...
... E N T S 15Setting Up the MFC and Computer to Work Together 16Using MFC as Printer Using the Brightness Key 123 Changing Default Settings 124 Setting Paper Type 126 Setting Video Printing Quality 126 Setting Video Type 126 Setting Print Size ...127 Video Printing Color Adjustment 128 Video Printing Brightness 128 Video Capture... 133 Install 3D FaxSpeed 133 Install MFC 7100 Series Drivers Only 133 Other Options ...133 View On-Line Documentation 133 View Product Support Information 133 Brother Web Link 133 Exit ...133 Installing the Brother Software 134 Helpful Hints for Windows...
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...Maintenance Utility Program for Printing from DOS 147 Maintenance ...147 Data 1 ...148 Data 2 ...148 Installing the Brother MFC-7100 Series DOS Tools 148 Using the Brother MFC-7100 Series Printer Driver 149 The Paper Tab ...149 Paper Size ...150 User Defined Paper Size 150 Paper Source ...151 Feeder... ...151 Manual Feed ...151 Orientation ...151 Scaling ...151 2 in 1 ...151 Copies ...152 Collate...152 Reverse Order 152 The Quality/Color Tab 153...
...Maintenance Utility Program for Printing from DOS 147 Maintenance ...147 Data 1 ...148 Data 2 ...148 Installing the Brother MFC-7100 Series DOS Tools 148 Using the Brother MFC-7100 Series Printer Driver 149 The Paper Tab ...149 Paper Size ...150 User Defined Paper Size 150 Paper Source ...151 Feeder... ...151 Manual Feed ...151 Orientation ...151 Scaling ...151 2 in 1 ...151 Copies ...152 Collate...152 Reverse Order 152 The Quality/Color Tab 153...
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... Fax from a Windows® Application 166 Receiving Faxes into the PC 166 Checklist for the MFC 166 Checklist for Your PC 167 Viewing Received Faxes 167 Scanning a Document 168 TWAIN COMPLIANT 168 ... 168 Scanning a Document into the PC 169 Settings in the Scanner Window 169 Resolution ...169 Color Type...170 Size ...170 Custom ...171 Adjust ...171 Paper ...171 Video Capture 171 PreScanning an... Image 171 How to use PreScan to adjust an Image 172 Brother Resource Manager 173 Video Capture from the PC 173 Connecting Your Video Equipment 173 Capturing ...
... Fax from a Windows® Application 166 Receiving Faxes into the PC 166 Checklist for the MFC 166 Checklist for Your PC 167 Viewing Received Faxes 167 Scanning a Document 168 TWAIN COMPLIANT 168 ... 168 Scanning a Document into the PC 169 Settings in the Scanner Window 169 Resolution ...169 Color Type...170 Size ...170 Custom ...171 Adjust ...171 Paper ...171 Video Capture 171 PreScanning an... Image 171 How to use PreScan to adjust an Image 172 Brother Resource Manager 173 Video Capture from the PC 173 Connecting Your Video Equipment 173 Capturing ...
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...209 3D FaxSpeed Read Module for Recipients 209 For recipients of your InfoImage who are using a fax machine and scanner 209 22Optional Accessories (For MFC 7160C Only) Memory Board ...211 Optional Memory for the Fax Operations 211 Installing the Optional Memory Board 212 23Important Information Standard Telephone and FCC ... 221 Compilation and Publication Notice 221 Trademarks ...222 Disclaimer of Conformity (For USA Only 217 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only 218 International Energy Star Compliance Statement 218 Important Safety Instructions 219 Notice -
...209 3D FaxSpeed Read Module for Recipients 209 For recipients of your InfoImage who are using a fax machine and scanner 209 22Optional Accessories (For MFC 7160C Only) Memory Board ...211 Optional Memory for the Fax Operations 211 Installing the Optional Memory Board 212 23Important Information Standard Telephone and FCC ... 221 Compilation and Publication Notice 221 Trademarks ...222 Disclaimer of Conformity (For USA Only 217 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only 218 International Energy Star Compliance Statement 218 Important Safety Instructions 219 Notice -
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... Media ...226 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting ... 227 Fax-Back System ...227 Brother on the World Wide Web 227 Brother Bulletin Board 227 Error Messages ...228 Document Jam ...229 Printer Jam or Paper Jam 230 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC 234 How to Improve Print Quality 236 Test Print ...236 Cleaning the...
... Media ...226 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting ... 227 Fax-Back System ...227 Brother on the World Wide Web 227 Brother Bulletin Board 227 Error Messages ...228 Document Jam ...229 Printer Jam or Paper Jam 230 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC 234 How to Improve Print Quality 236 Test Print ...236 Cleaning the...
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... of this manual. Finding Information All chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the back of some screen displays also help you for purchasing a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). 1C H A P T E R O N E Introduction 1 Using This Manual Thank you choose the correct key-presses. However, you ...you can use , with LCD screen prompts to print a list of Contents. This MFC has been designed to be able to important information, crossreferences, and warnings. Additionally, your MFC to its fullest potential by checking the Index in the Table of basic operational steps and...
... of this manual. Finding Information All chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the back of some screen displays also help you for purchasing a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). 1C H A P T E R O N E Introduction 1 Using This Manual Thank you choose the correct key-presses. However, you ...you can use , with LCD screen prompts to print a list of Contents. This MFC has been designed to be able to important information, crossreferences, and warnings. Additionally, your MFC to its fullest potential by checking the Index in the Table of basic operational steps and...
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...Each time you use automatic procedures to send and receive faxes easily. If your Station ID. Even if the other party hangs up your MFC is received, a confirmation sheet will answer every call automatically with fax receiving tones. In order to receive a response, be able to send...is properly installed. You'll soon learn to listen for about 40 seconds, and the screen continues to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your MFC is sending a fax, the MFC sends fax calling tones, (CNG tones)-soft, intermittent beeps at 4-second intervals. During that your first ...
...Each time you use automatic procedures to send and receive faxes easily. If your Station ID. Even if the other party hangs up your MFC is received, a confirmation sheet will answer every call automatically with fax receiving tones. In order to receive a response, be able to send...is properly installed. You'll soon learn to listen for about 40 seconds, and the screen continues to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your MFC is sending a fax, the MFC sends fax calling tones, (CNG tones)-soft, intermittent beeps at 4-second intervals. During that your first ...
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...their integrity. The fax "handshake" is answered. If they do, you have the ECM feature. Therefore, it's important for at least 2 to your MFC. ECM (Error Correction Mode) The Error Correction Mode (ECM) is answered, and the CNG tones only last for CNG tones and then responds with ...rings as possible. When you may send and receive fax messages that both have an external telephone answering device (TAD) on your MFC line, your MFC for the MFC to answer the call in your TAD will determine the number of a fax transmission while it is in progress. Pay special attention...
...their integrity. The fax "handshake" is answered. If they do, you have the ECM feature. Therefore, it's important for at least 2 to your MFC. ECM (Error Correction Mode) The Error Correction Mode (ECM) is answered, and the CNG tones only last for CNG tones and then responds with ...rings as possible. When you may send and receive fax messages that both have an external telephone answering device (TAD) on your MFC line, your MFC for the MFC to answer the call in your TAD will determine the number of a fax transmission while it is in progress. Pay special attention...
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4 CHAPTER ONE MFC 7150C Control Panel Overview 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 29 30 1 2 3 4 MFC 715OC status status Function Set Clear Fine...12 Shift 21 22 23 24 6 IN 1 FAX PRINTER COPIER SCANNER PC FAX VIDEO CAPTURE On/Off Line Reset Priority Ink Management Enlarge/ Reduce Brightness Mono Copy Color Copy Paper Type Copy Quality Stop Start 15 16 14...entering information into the change the quality and type handset volume. When the printer is numbers by pressing a Lets you set and operate your MFC. 27 (Left Arrow) (Right Arrow) Moves the LCD cursor through 24...
4 CHAPTER ONE MFC 7150C Control Panel Overview 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 29 30 1 2 3 4 MFC 715OC status status Function Set Clear Fine...12 Shift 21 22 23 24 6 IN 1 FAX PRINTER COPIER SCANNER PC FAX VIDEO CAPTURE On/Off Line Reset Priority Ink Management Enlarge/ Reduce Brightness Mono Copy Color Copy Paper Type Copy Quality Stop Start 15 16 14...entering information into the change the quality and type handset volume. When the printer is numbers by pressing a Lets you set and operate your MFC. 27 (Left Arrow) (Right Arrow) Moves the LCD cursor through 24...
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...you want to broadcast faxes to many different locations, maximum of the whole image to select how the MFC 2 Microphone Picks up one step in the MFC. Makes a black-and-white or single-color copy. 8 Shift To access memory locations 13 through text and options. Starts an operation, such as... 34 Set Stores a function setting in function procedure. access to previously stored phone numbers. 26 Help/Broadcast Press this key to turn the printer online (ready to receive PC data) and offline (not ready to the factory default settings. 20 Ink Management will handle incoming calls. 28...
...you want to broadcast faxes to many different locations, maximum of the whole image to select how the MFC 2 Microphone Picks up one step in the MFC. Makes a black-and-white or single-color copy. 8 Shift To access memory locations 13 through text and options. Starts an operation, such as... 34 Set Stores a function setting in function procedure. access to previously stored phone numbers. 26 Help/Broadcast Press this key to turn the printer online (ready to receive PC data) and offline (not ready to the factory default settings. 20 Ink Management will handle incoming calls. 28...
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... are not insulated unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. 27 CHAPTER TWO MFC Setup and Connections Caution Never install telephone wiring during an electrical storm. For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and...
... are not insulated unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. 27 CHAPTER TWO MFC Setup and Connections Caution Never install telephone wiring during an electrical storm. For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and...
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Whenever you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with your warranty. See Ordering Accessories and Supplies on page ii for Improving Print Quality Brother Color Suite 2 CD-ROMS Starter Coated Paper (Ink Jet Paper) If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660 (from... Extension Document Wire Extension Paper Tray Owner's Manual Remote Control Access Card Reference Guide for the correct item numbers. If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you may void your...
Whenever you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with your warranty. See Ordering Accessories and Supplies on page ii for Improving Print Quality Brother Color Suite 2 CD-ROMS Starter Coated Paper (Ink Jet Paper) If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660 (from... Extension Document Wire Extension Paper Tray Owner's Manual Remote Control Access Card Reference Guide for the correct item numbers. If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you may void your...
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... not place near a telephone jack and a standard, grounded power outlet. Do not connect your MFC to electrical outlets on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. NO ! Locate the MFC near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators. Avoid interference sources, such as speakers ... moisture, or dust. NO ! Do not expose the MFC to electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Do not connect your MFC in the MFC's memory. MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 9 Choosing a Location Place your MFC on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment...
... not place near a telephone jack and a standard, grounded power outlet. Do not connect your MFC to electrical outlets on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. NO ! Locate the MFC near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators. Avoid interference sources, such as speakers ... moisture, or dust. NO ! Do not expose the MFC to electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Do not connect your MFC in the MFC's memory. MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 9 Choosing a Location Place your MFC on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment...
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When you install the ink cartridges will permanently damage the print head. Caution Operating the MFC before 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 OFFLINE PLS OPEN COVER OFFLINE 3 Connect the telephone ...line cord. Connect one end of the curled handset cord to the MFC and the shorter end to a modular wall jack. Power Cord Telephone Line Cord Handset Curled Cord Connect the longer end of the telephone line...
When you install the ink cartridges will permanently damage the print head. Caution Operating the MFC before 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 OFFLINE PLS OPEN COVER OFFLINE 3 Connect the telephone ...line cord. Connect one end of the curled handset cord to the MFC and the shorter end to a modular wall jack. Power Cord Telephone Line Cord Handset Curled Cord Connect the longer end of the telephone line...