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... software and firmware used by our customers in the event of a theft, fire or warranty service. Retain this Owner's Manual with the Brother products. If You Need to Call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model: FAX1170, FAX1270, ...MFC1770, MFC1780 (Circle your purchase, in connection or combination with Brother fax machines, and bundled software, accurately exchange date data with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your model number) Serial Number...
... software and firmware used by our customers in the event of a theft, fire or warranty service. Retain this Owner's Manual with the Brother products. If You Need to Call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model: FAX1170, FAX1270, ...MFC1770, MFC1780 (Circle your purchase, in connection or combination with Brother fax machines, and bundled software, accurately exchange date data with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your model number) Serial Number...
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... use Fax-Back System, so you can't resolve a difficulty with your FAX or MFC using this manual, call our Fax-Back System, and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions about Brother products, from which you are USA: 1-888-298-3616 From within Canada: 1-514-685-2040 For... Wide Web You can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. This system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. i Brother Numbers Fax-Back System Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use the system to send faxes to any fax ...
... use Fax-Back System, so you can't resolve a difficulty with your FAX or MFC using this manual, call our Fax-Back System, and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions about Brother products, from which you are USA: 1-888-298-3616 From within Canada: 1-514-685-2040 For... Wide Web You can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. This system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. i Brother Numbers Fax-Back System Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use the system to send faxes to any fax ...
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..., 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. Paper Wire Extension... UL6856000 Document Support UF8048001 Paper Support UF8247001 Owner's Manual UF8227001 Multi-Function Link® manual UF8483001 (MFC 1770) MFL QuickStart manual LE0060001 (MFC 1780)...
..., 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. Paper Wire Extension... UL6856000 Document Support UF8048001 Paper Support UF8247001 Owner's Manual UF8227001 Multi-Function Link® manual UF8483001 (MFC 1770) MFL QuickStart manual LE0060001 (MFC 1780)...
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iv Table of Contents 1Introduction 2Assembly and Connections Using This Manual ...1 Finding Information ...1 Test Sheet Procedures (for USA only 1 About Fax Machines ...2 Fax Tones and Handshake 2 ECM (Error Correction Mode 3 FAX 1170 Control Panel Overview 4 FAX 1270 Control Panel Overview 5 MFC 1770/1780 Control Panel Overview 6 Caution ...7 Packing List ...8 Choosing a Location 9 Assembly ...9 Attach...
iv Table of Contents 1Introduction 2Assembly and Connections Using This Manual ...1 Finding Information ...1 Test Sheet Procedures (for USA only 1 About Fax Machines ...2 Fax Tones and Handshake 2 ECM (Error Correction Mode 3 FAX 1170 Control Panel Overview 4 FAX 1270 Control Panel Overview 5 MFC 1770/1780 Control Panel Overview 6 Caution ...7 Packing List ...8 Choosing a Location 9 Assembly ...9 Attach...
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... Programming 27 Function Mode ...27 Alternating Displays ...28 Function Selection Table 28 Sending Faxes ...33 Before you begin: ...33 Contrast Setting ...34 Manual Transmission ...34 Automatic Transmission 35 Manual and Automatic Fax Redial 35 Receiving Faxes ...35 Select Answer Mode ...35 Easy Receive ...36 To select or change your Answer Mode 37...
... Programming 27 Function Mode ...27 Alternating Displays ...28 Function Selection Table 28 Sending Faxes ...33 Before you begin: ...33 Contrast Setting ...34 Manual Transmission ...34 Automatic Transmission 35 Manual and Automatic Fax Redial 35 Receiving Faxes ...35 Select Answer Mode ...35 Easy Receive ...36 To select or change your Answer Mode 37...
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vi TABLE OF CONTENTS 6Telephone Operation 7Advanced Fax Operation Dialing Options ...41 Manual Dialing ...41 One Touch Dialing ...42 Speed Dialing ...42 Hold ...42 Pause ...42 Tone/Pulse ...43 Searching Telephone Index 43 Sending Faxes ...45 Quick Scan ... Extension Telephone 52 For F/T (Fax/Tel) Mode Only 52 Changing Remote Codes 53 To change Remote Codes 53 Printing a Fax in Memory (Only for FAX 1270, MFC 1770 and MFC 1780 53 Distinctive Ring ...53 Registering the Distinctive Ring phone number 54 Caller ID ...55 Clearing Caller ID Information 56 Polling...
vi TABLE OF CONTENTS 6Telephone Operation 7Advanced Fax Operation Dialing Options ...41 Manual Dialing ...41 One Touch Dialing ...42 Speed Dialing ...42 Hold ...42 Pause ...42 Tone/Pulse ...43 Searching Telephone Index 43 Sending Faxes ...45 Quick Scan ... Extension Telephone 52 For F/T (Fax/Tel) Mode Only 52 Changing Remote Codes 53 To change Remote Codes 53 Printing a Fax in Memory (Only for FAX 1270, MFC 1770 and MFC 1780 53 Distinctive Ring ...53 Registering the Distinctive Ring phone number 54 Caller ID ...55 Clearing Caller ID Information 56 Polling...
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... be sure to your machine. Press Help to guide you through functions. See Station ID p. 20 Test Sheet Procedures (for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center. This will verify that your fax machine is received a confirmation sheet will be sent back to set ... your first transmission. Additionally, your fax machine has a Help Key. USA 1-908-685-9283 (fax) 1 1C H A P T E R O N E Introduction Using This Manual Thank you for USA only) After programming your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included with LCD screen prompts to print a list of...
... be sure to your machine. Press Help to guide you through functions. See Station ID p. 20 Test Sheet Procedures (for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center. This will verify that your fax machine is received a confirmation sheet will be sent back to set ... your first transmission. Additionally, your fax machine has a Help Key. USA 1-908-685-9283 (fax) 1 1C H A P T E R O N E Introduction Using This Manual Thank you for USA only) After programming your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included with LCD screen prompts to print a list of...
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8 CHAPTER TWO Packing List Make sure you have the following items: Telephone Line Cord Telephone Handset Handset Curled Cord Document Wire Extension Document Support Owner's Manual Multi-Function Link Disks (MFC1770) Quick Reference Guide (FAX1170 and MFC1770) Cable & PC I/F Box (MFC1770/1780) Recording Paper Wire Extension Starter Printing Cartridge (up to 100 pages) Recording Paper Support Multi-Function Link® CD-ROM (MFC1780) Multi-Function Link® Manual (QuickStart Manual) (MFC1770/1780) Brother StartCard (FAX1270 and MFC1780)
8 CHAPTER TWO Packing List Make sure you have the following items: Telephone Line Cord Telephone Handset Handset Curled Cord Document Wire Extension Document Support Owner's Manual Multi-Function Link Disks (MFC1770) Quick Reference Guide (FAX1170 and MFC1770) Cable & PC I/F Box (MFC1770/1780) Recording Paper Wire Extension Starter Printing Cartridge (up to 100 pages) Recording Paper Support Multi-Function Link® CD-ROM (MFC1780) Multi-Function Link® Manual (QuickStart Manual) (MFC1770/1780) Brother StartCard (FAX1270 and MFC1780)
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... on Your Phone Line If you have an external TAD on the same telephone line as telephone calls. 3 The unit may create a problem in this manual for recording your TAD if it may be regarded as the fax machine, the TAD answers all circumstances with either pulse or tone dialing telephone... the call , and with 4 rings there are installing the machine to work with a PBX: 1 It is not guaranteed that the Answer Mode be set to MANUAL. Any cases of difficulty should initially be used with a PBX. We do not recommend using the "toll-saver" feature on your caller can leave you...
... on Your Phone Line If you have an external TAD on the same telephone line as telephone calls. 3 The unit may create a problem in this manual for recording your TAD if it may be regarded as the fax machine, the TAD answers all circumstances with either pulse or tone dialing telephone... the call , and with 4 rings there are installing the machine to work with a PBX: 1 It is not guaranteed that the Answer Mode be set to MANUAL. Any cases of difficulty should initially be used with a PBX. We do not recommend using the "toll-saver" feature on your caller can leave you...
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... into the jack labeled EXT. your external TAD to 4 rings or less. (The fax machine's Ring Delay setting does not apply). 5 Set the TAD to MANUAL. You may connect an external TAD to a separate wall jack only if you plug the TAD into a wall jack. 1 Plug the telephone line cord from...
... into the jack labeled EXT. your external TAD to 4 rings or less. (The fax machine's Ring Delay setting does not apply). 5 Set the TAD to MANUAL. You may connect an external TAD to a separate wall jack only if you plug the TAD into a wall jack. 1 Plug the telephone line cord from...
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...R T W O Outgoing Message (OGM) Timing is lifted, an alarm sounds. Whenever this phone (or TAD) is equipped with an initial 5-second silence because the Brother machine cannot hear fax tones over a resonant or loud voice. You may try omitting this message. However, you can also connect a separate telephone (or telephone... directly to 20 seconds. 3 End your 20-second message by pressing F 5 1." The message sets up the ways to handle both manual and automatic fax reception. 1 Record 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. (This allows your fax machine time to listen...
...R T W O Outgoing Message (OGM) Timing is lifted, an alarm sounds. Whenever this phone (or TAD) is equipped with an initial 5-second silence because the Brother machine cannot hear fax tones over a resonant or loud voice. You may try omitting this message. However, you can also connect a separate telephone (or telephone... directly to 20 seconds. 3 End your 20-second message by pressing F 5 1." The message sets up the ways to handle both manual and automatic fax reception. 1 Record 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. (This allows your fax machine time to listen...
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... the prompts as they guide you can choose. Select a menu option by pressing Function . 27 4C H A P T E R F O U R On-Screen Programming User-Friendly Programming See Using This Manual p. 1 We have designed your fax machine with on the LCD. When you program your fax machine.
... the prompts as they guide you can choose. Select a menu option by pressing Function . 27 4C H A P T E R F O U R On-Screen Programming User-Friendly Programming See Using This Manual p. 1 We have designed your fax machine with on the LCD. When you program your fax machine.
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.... Allows you 're sending. FAX: NO. & START COPY: PRESS COPY Function Selection Table If you have a basic understanding of the programming settings without the Owner's Manual. Adjusts for sometimes difficult overseas transmissions. The display you'll probably see alternating displays, the LCD sometimes alternates between the currently selected option, and a help...
.... Allows you 're sending. FAX: NO. & START COPY: PRESS COPY Function Selection Table If you have a basic understanding of the programming settings without the Owner's Manual. Adjusts for sometimes difficult overseas transmissions. The display you'll probably see alternating displays, the LCD sometimes alternates between the currently selected option, and a help...
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... each transmitted page. OFF -ON (F51, #51) ON PC Primary p. 66 p. 20 pp. 52-53 pp. 36-37 p. 48 MultiFunction Link® or MFL QuickStart Manual CALLER ID View last 30 Caller IDs stored in F/T mode. 5. STATION ID 5. Fax Receive Only/PC Primary/ PC Receive Only. RING DELAY Number of time...
... each transmitted page. OFF -ON (F51, #51) ON PC Primary p. 66 p. 20 pp. 52-53 pp. 36-37 p. 48 MultiFunction Link® or MFL QuickStart Manual CALLER ID View last 30 Caller IDs stored in F/T mode. 5. STATION ID 5. Fax Receive Only/PC Primary/ PC Receive Only. RING DELAY Number of time...
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... than fine resolution. s DO NOT use curled, wrinkled, folded, or ripped paper, or paper with ink are completely dry. See One-Touch Dialing p. 23 Manual Transmission Manual transmission lets you hear the dial tone, ringing, and fax receiving tones before you send the fax)to select the resolution for the document you...
... than fine resolution. s DO NOT use curled, wrinkled, folded, or ripped paper, or paper with ink are completely dry. See One-Touch Dialing p. 23 Manual Transmission Manual transmission lets you hear the dial tone, ringing, and fax receiving tones before you send the fax)to select the resolution for the document you...
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... fax, it signals you to send a fax. Receiving Faxes See Distinctive Ringing p. 53 See F/T (Fax/Tel) Mode Only p. 52 Select Answer Mode Manual - You must answer all calls yourself. Automatic Transmission This is not a fax, it prints the fax. IMPORTANT: Do not pick up the handset or ...document face down in the feeder. 2 Enter the fax number from the phone company ringing, to begin receiving the fax, then hang up . F/T - Manual and Automatic Fax Redial If you 're using the handset, hang up . If you have extension phones on the following pages). Fax Only - If you...
... fax, it signals you to send a fax. Receiving Faxes See Distinctive Ringing p. 53 See F/T (Fax/Tel) Mode Only p. 52 Select Answer Mode Manual - You must answer all calls yourself. Automatic Transmission This is not a fax, it prints the fax. IMPORTANT: Do not pick up the handset or ...document face down in the feeder. 2 Enter the fax number from the phone company ringing, to begin receiving the fax, then hang up . F/T - Manual and Automatic Fax Redial If you 're using the handset, hang up . If you have extension phones on the following pages). Fax Only - If you...
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... telephone company voice mail. Just hold the handset and wait a few seconds. it does not work , because of an external or extension phone. Scan MNL: MANUAL FAX: FAX ONLY F/T: FAX/TEL TAD: EXTERNAL ANSWERING SYSTEM See Operation from a computer on the fax screen or when you hear "chirps" through the handset...
... telephone company voice mail. Just hold the handset and wait a few seconds. it does not work , because of an external or extension phone. Scan MNL: MANUAL FAX: FAX ONLY F/T: FAX/TEL TAD: EXTERNAL ANSWERING SYSTEM See Operation from a computer on the fax screen or when you hear "chirps" through the handset...
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If you have a voice call. 3 Press Set when the screen displays your selection. FAX/TEL MANUAL FAX ONLY TAD 2 Continue to press Mode until your new Answer Mode setting. After 2 seconds, the screen returns to the date and time display, along ...
If you have a voice call. 3 Press Set when the screen displays your selection. FAX/TEL MANUAL FAX ONLY TAD 2 Continue to press Mode until your new Answer Mode setting. After 2 seconds, the screen returns to the date and time display, along ...
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the other party won't be able to dial the call, pick up the handset when the other party answers. (The speaker works only one way; Manual Dialing Manual dialing is simply pressing all of the digits of the phone number. 1 Pick up a voice call , using Tel-index or One Touch or Speed ....) 4 To hang up the handset - 41 6C H A P T E R S I X Telephone Operation Dialing Options You can use your fax machine to make voice telephone calls, by dialing manually or by using the dial pad. 3 If you pressed Hook to hear you unless you hear a dial tone, dial the call , replace the handset. OR -
the other party won't be able to dial the call, pick up the handset when the other party answers. (The speaker works only one way; Manual Dialing Manual dialing is simply pressing all of the digits of the phone number. 1 Pick up a voice call , using Tel-index or One Touch or Speed ....) 4 To hang up the handset - 41 6C H A P T E R S I X Telephone Operation Dialing Options You can use your fax machine to make voice telephone calls, by dialing manually or by using the dial pad. 3 If you pressed Hook to hear you unless you hear a dial tone, dial the call , replace the handset. OR -
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... 6 for your cover page. 1.COMMENT OFF 2.PLEASE CALL 3.URGENT 4.CONFIDENTIAL Instead of using one of the comments above, you 're sending. If you're dialing manually, the name is noise or interference on your fax machine to help enter characters. See One Touch and Speed Dial pp. 22-24 See Setting...
... 6 for your cover page. 1.COMMENT OFF 2.PLEASE CALL 3.URGENT 4.CONFIDENTIAL Instead of using one of the comments above, you 're sending. If you're dialing manually, the name is noise or interference on your fax machine to help enter characters. See One Touch and Speed Dial pp. 22-24 See Setting...