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...Manual with the Brother products. Brother fax machines and multi-function centers will function properly after January 1, 2000. Year 2000 Compliant Brother is to ensure that all Brother fax machines and multi-function centers. 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...
...Manual with the Brother products. Brother fax machines and multi-function centers will function properly after January 1, 2000. Year 2000 Compliant Brother is to ensure that all Brother fax machines and multi-function centers. 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...
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...information about using this manual, call our Fax-Back System, and follow the voice prompts to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. USA: 1-800-521-2846 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 (voice) If you can't resolve a difficulty with your MFC using the system and... an index of Fax-Back subjects. You can use Fax-Back System, so you can get instant answers to receive faxed instructions about Brother products, from which you are USA: 1-888-298-3616 From...
...information about using this manual, call our Fax-Back System, and follow the voice prompts to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. USA: 1-800-521-2846 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 (voice) If you can't resolve a difficulty with your MFC using the system and... an index of Fax-Back subjects. You can use Fax-Back System, so you can get instant answers to receive faxed instructions about Brother products, from which you are USA: 1-888-298-3616 From...
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...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...Bi-directional Cable UG4558001 Remote Control Access Card UU1301001 Reference Guide UU1300001 Owner's Manual (For USA) UU1298001 (For Canada) UU1401001 *Software on Floppy disks is Ink Jet Paper. Brother Coated Paper is not available for purchase. If you cannot find the accessory...
...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...Bi-directional Cable UG4558001 Remote Control Access Card UU1301001 Reference Guide UU1300001 Owner's Manual (For USA) UU1298001 (For Canada) UU1401001 *Software on Floppy disks is Ink Jet Paper. Brother Coated Paper is not available for purchase. If you cannot find the accessory...
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... 1Introduction 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 2 MFC 7160C Control Panel Overview 5 MFC Setup and Connections Caution...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 3Paper Connecting an External Telephone 23 About Brother Paper 25 Paper Specifications for Cassette and Manual...
... 1Introduction 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 2 MFC 7160C Control Panel Overview 5 MFC Setup and Connections Caution...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 3Paper Connecting an External Telephone 23 About Brother Paper 25 Paper Specifications for Cassette and Manual...
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...Setting Print Size ...127 Video Printing Color Adjustment 128 Video Printing Brightness 128 Video Capture to PC 128 Before You Install Multi-Function Link Pro Software 129 If You Don't Have a CD-ROM Drive 130 Computer Requirements 130 Connecting the MFC to the Computer 131 Installing Multi... the Brother Software 134 Helpful Hints for Windows® 3.1, 3.11, 95 and 98 137 Receiving Messages into the PC 137 Multi-Function Link Pro Mode 138 Features ...139 Printer Driver ...140 Choosing the Right Kind of Paper 140 Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder 141 Loading Paper ...141 Manual Feed ...
...Setting Print Size ...127 Video Printing Color Adjustment 128 Video Printing Brightness 128 Video Capture to PC 128 Before You Install Multi-Function Link Pro Software 129 If You Don't Have a CD-ROM Drive 130 Computer Requirements 130 Connecting the MFC to the Computer 131 Installing Multi... the Brother Software 134 Helpful Hints for Windows® 3.1, 3.11, 95 and 98 137 Receiving Messages into the PC 137 Multi-Function Link Pro Mode 138 Features ...139 Printer Driver ...140 Choosing the Right Kind of Paper 140 Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder 141 Loading Paper ...141 Manual Feed ...
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......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...
......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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You will be simple to use your MFC has a Help Key. Additionally, your MFC to its fullest potential by checking the Index in the Table of some screen displays also help you to important information, crossreferences,...of Contents. Press Help/Broadcast to find information about a specific feature or function by taking a few minutes to guide you for purchasing a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). Also, throughout this manual. 1C H A P T E R O N E Introduction 1 Using This Manual Thank you through functions. However, you can use , with LCD screen prompts to read this...
You will be simple to use your MFC has a Help Key. Additionally, your MFC to its fullest potential by checking the Index in the Table of some screen displays also help you to important information, crossreferences,...of Contents. Press Help/Broadcast to find information about a specific feature or function by taking a few minutes to guide you for purchasing a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). Also, throughout this manual. 1C H A P T E R O N E Introduction 1 Using This Manual Thank you through functions. However, you can use , with LCD screen prompts to read this...
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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-...If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you have the following items: Ink Cartridges Telephone Line Cord Handset Curled Cord Telephone Handset Document Tray Bi-directional Parallel Cable Paper Wire Extension Document Wire Extension Paper Tray Owner's Manual Remote Control Access Card Reference Guide...
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-...If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you have the following items: Ink Cartridges Telephone Line Cord Handset Curled Cord Telephone Handset Document Tray Bi-directional Parallel Cable Paper Wire Extension Document Wire Extension Paper Tray Owner's Manual Remote Control Access Card Reference Guide...
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... Multi-Line Connections (PBX) Most offices use a central telephone system. You can then leave the MFC in FAX mode to have a separate line for you. This prevents the unit from the two-line... last line on other wall outlets as telephone calls. 3 The unit may be connected to MANUAL. While it is advisable to receive faxes any time of difficulty should initially be regarded as always.... If you are two ways to add a two-line telephone to connect the MFC for the MFC. All incoming calls should be reported first to the company that the unit will be connected ...
... Multi-Line Connections (PBX) Most offices use a central telephone system. You can then leave the MFC in FAX mode to have a separate line for you. This prevents the unit from the two-line... last line on other wall outlets as telephone calls. 3 The unit may be connected to MANUAL. While it is advisable to receive faxes any time of difficulty should initially be regarded as always.... If you are two ways to add a two-line telephone to connect the MFC for the MFC. All incoming calls should be reported first to the company that the unit will be connected ...
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... must answer within four rings (the recommended setting is two rings). Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD) Sequence Although the MFC 7160C has a built-in this manual for fax calling (CNG) tones. Make sure you carefully follow instructions in answering system, you can leave you have an external... TAD on the TAD. If it hears them, the MFC takes over the call , and with four rings there are only 8-10 ...
... must answer within four rings (the recommended setting is two rings). Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD) Sequence Although the MFC 7160C has a built-in this manual for fax calling (CNG) tones. Make sure you carefully follow instructions in answering system, you can leave you have an external... TAD on the TAD. If it hears them, the MFC takes over the call , and with four rings there are only 8-10 ...
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... giving your Fax Receive Code for the fax CNG tones of automatic transmissions before they stop.) 2 Limit your MFC time to listen for people sending manual faxes. Connecting an External Telephone Your MFC is connected to the TAD at the beginning of your message. (This allows your speaking to VOICE:EXT. ...7 Press Mode on the MFC until the FAX and FAX/TEL lights are on the back side of the MFC, into the jack...
... giving your Fax Receive Code for the fax CNG tones of automatic transmissions before they stop.) 2 Limit your MFC time to listen for people sending manual faxes. Connecting an External Telephone Your MFC is connected to the TAD at the beginning of your message. (This allows your speaking to VOICE:EXT. ...7 Press Mode on the MFC until the FAX and FAX/TEL lights are on the back side of the MFC, into the jack...
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... can access the Function Mode by pressing . You can choose. If you enter the Function Mode, your MFC. The screen displays 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 3.COPY 4.VIDEO Then press 1 for Fax Functions-OR-press 2 for Printer Functions -OR-press 3 for Copy Functions-OR-press 4 for Video Functions. Select an option by -step... step-by pressing Set when the option appears on the display. 4C H A P T E R F O U R On-Screen Programming 29 User-Friendly Programming See Using This Manual p. 1 We have designed your choice or to save key strokes. When you want to exit the Function Mode, press Stop .
... can access the Function Mode by pressing . You can choose. If you enter the Function Mode, your MFC. The screen displays 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 3.COPY 4.VIDEO Then press 1 for Fax Functions-OR-press 2 for Printer Functions -OR-press 3 for Copy Functions-OR-press 4 for Video Functions. Select an option by -step... step-by pressing Set when the option appears on the display. 4C H A P T E R F O U R On-Screen Programming 29 User-Friendly Programming See Using This Manual p. 1 We have designed your choice or to save key strokes. When you want to exit the Function Mode, press Stop .
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... perform most often is shown below . 1. TONE/PULSE Selects dialing mode. DELAYED TIMER Sets the time of day that are found in the MFC programs, use the Function Selection Table below , showing you, when you place a document in the feeder, that you can dial a number and...Enter date and time for LCD display and heading on each transmitted page. BEEPER Adjust volume level of these programming settings without the Owner's Manuals. LOW p. 39 5. The display you'll probably see alternating displays, the LCD sometimes alternates between the currently selected option, and a ...
... perform most often is shown below . 1. TONE/PULSE Selects dialing mode. DELAYED TIMER Sets the time of day that are found in the MFC programs, use the Function Selection Table below , showing you, when you place a document in the feeder, that you can dial a number and...Enter date and time for LCD display and heading on each transmitted page. BEEPER Adjust volume level of these programming settings without the Owner's Manuals. LOW p. 39 5. The display you'll probably see alternating displays, the LCD sometimes alternates between the currently selected option, and a ...
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...if you have an answering automatically answers every call computer modem on the same the fax. pp. 51-52 The MFC automatically answers every call is a fax it Page # 1. If the call . The lighted indicators mean = not ... the Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time. You may choose the mode that best suits your MFC. FAX/TEL* (Fax/Telephone) FAX TAD ( ) FAX/TEL MFC controls the line and You cannot have extension phones on the line, keep the Ring Delay ... about a particular mode, please refer to the page number in this mode with Distinctive Ringing. MANUAL (manual receive) 2.
...if you have an answering automatically answers every call computer modem on the same the fax. pp. 51-52 The MFC automatically answers every call is a fax it Page # 1. If the call . The lighted indicators mean = not ... the Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time. You may choose the mode that best suits your MFC. FAX/TEL* (Fax/Telephone) FAX TAD ( ) FAX/TEL MFC controls the line and You cannot have extension phones on the line, keep the Ring Delay ... about a particular mode, please refer to the page number in this mode with Distinctive Ringing. MANUAL (manual receive) 2.
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... can cancel tasks you can have more than two jobs waiting, use the Distinctive Ringing subscriber service offered by the Telephone Company, so your MFC can recognize its incoming calls. (Call your Telephone Company if you don't know which allows you to cancel. Each phone number has its ... step 3. 3 Press 1 to cancel-OR-Press 2 to its own Distinctive Ringing pattern, so you'll know your MFC. Any waiting jobs appear on the phone line. Some ringing patterns cannot be in Manual Mode. Distinctive Ringing This MFC feature lets you use or to exit. If no job is ringing. Your...
... can cancel tasks you can have more than two jobs waiting, use the Distinctive Ringing subscriber service offered by the Telephone Company, so your MFC can recognize its incoming calls. (Call your Telephone Company if you don't know which allows you to cancel. Each phone number has its ... step 3. 3 Press 1 to cancel-OR-Press 2 to its own Distinctive Ringing pattern, so you'll know your MFC. Any waiting jobs appear on the phone line. Some ringing patterns cannot be in Manual Mode. Distinctive Ringing This MFC feature lets you use or to exit. If no job is ringing. Your...
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... want to assign. (You will hear each pattern as you have, call your MFC, you 've registered the Distinctive Ringing pattern in the steps below. 1 Disconnect the MFC from any TAD or telephone company voice mail. 2 Set the MFC to MANUAL mode. 3 Press Function , 1 , 0 , 1 . To change the setting, follow steps 1 to choose the pattern...
... want to assign. (You will hear each pattern as you have, call your MFC, you 've registered the Distinctive Ringing pattern in the steps below. 1 Disconnect the MFC from any TAD or telephone company voice mail. 2 Set the MFC to MANUAL mode. 3 Press Function , 1 , 0 , 1 . To change the setting, follow steps 1 to choose the pattern...
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... is the easiest way to three times at 5 minute intervals. 57 S E T U P S E N D See One-Touch Dialing p. 78 See Speed Dialing p. 78 Manual Transmission Manual transmission lets you hear the dial tone, ringing and fax receiving tones before sending the fax. 1 Insert the document face down in the feeder. 2 Enter...in the feeder, set temporary settings, dial a number, and begin scanning the fax into memory, even when the MFC is available. Manual and Automatic Fax Redial If you're sending a fax manually and the line is busy, press Redial/Pause to call from the Tel-index). 4 When you hear the ...
... is the easiest way to three times at 5 minute intervals. 57 S E T U P S E N D See One-Touch Dialing p. 78 See Speed Dialing p. 78 Manual Transmission Manual transmission lets you hear the dial tone, ringing and fax receiving tones before sending the fax. 1 Insert the document face down in the feeder. 2 Enter...in the feeder, set temporary settings, dial a number, and begin scanning the fax into memory, even when the MFC is available. Manual and Automatic Fax Redial If you're sending a fax manually and the line is busy, press Redial/Pause to call from the Tel-index). 4 When you hear the ...
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...for Groups, access codes or credit card numbers, you can "broadcast" faxes automatically to up to 130 different locations from the MFC 7150C and up to 174 locations from the MFC 7160C. s If the line is to help you can call becomes limited. If you know the results. Use the Telephone..., so the number of these locations. s Enter the long dialing sequence numbers as one page has been scanned.) If you broadcast to 50 manually dialed numbers. After the broadcast is automatically sending the same fax message to setup transmissions using dual access and the timer. s If the memory...
...for Groups, access codes or credit card numbers, you can "broadcast" faxes automatically to up to 130 different locations from the MFC 7150C and up to 174 locations from the MFC 7160C. s If the line is to help you can call becomes limited. If you know the results. Use the Telephone..., so the number of these locations. s Enter the long dialing sequence numbers as one page has been scanned.) If you broadcast to 50 manually dialed numbers. After the broadcast is automatically sending the same fax message to setup transmissions using dual access and the timer. s If the memory...
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Example: Speed Dial 5 Press Help/Broadcast . 6 Enter the fax number. Example: Manual dialing, using One Touch, Speed Dial, Group number, Tel-index or the dial pad. Your MFC will be sent first. This could be prompted to the numbers you 're finished. Previously entered jobs still in the feeder, then press Function , 1 , 3 , 4 . 2 Use...
Example: Speed Dial 5 Press Help/Broadcast . 6 Enter the fax number. Example: Manual dialing, using One Touch, Speed Dial, Group number, Tel-index or the dial pad. Your MFC will be sent first. This could be prompted to the numbers you 're finished. Previously entered jobs still in the feeder, then press Function , 1 , 3 , 4 . 2 Use...
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... party won't be able to hear you unless you pick up the handset.) On the MFC 7160C, you pressed Hook to dial the call, pick up , replace the handset-OR-... party answers. (The speaker works only one person in the room to partcipate in a two-way phone conversation. Manual Dialing Manual dialing is simply pressing all of the digits of the phone number. 1 Pick up the handset-OR-Press Hook ...the handset. You can use the handset, or, if you have the MFC 7160C, you to the microphone. The Speaker Phone allows you can use your MFC to make sure to speak clearly and close to operate the phone hands...
... party won't be able to hear you unless you pick up the handset.) On the MFC 7160C, you pressed Hook to dial the call, pick up , replace the handset-OR-... party answers. (The speaker works only one person in the room to partcipate in a two-way phone conversation. Manual Dialing Manual dialing is simply pressing all of the digits of the phone number. 1 Pick up the handset-OR-Press Hook ...the handset. You can use the handset, or, if you have the MFC 7160C, you to the microphone. The Speaker Phone allows you can use your MFC to make sure to speak clearly and close to operate the phone hands...