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..., Ltd. 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 number) Serial Number:* Date...
..., Ltd. 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 number) Serial Number:* Date...
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... You can find more information about 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 Customer Service USA: 1-800-284-4329...been preprogrammed on the World Wide Web. If you can 't resolve a difficulty with your MFC using the system and an index of Fax-Back subjects. Visit us at http://www.brother.com Brother Bulletin Board Brother's Bulletin Board Numbers are calling. USA: 1-800-521-2846 From within Montreal: 1-514-685...
... You can find more information about 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 Customer Service USA: 1-800-284-4329...been preprogrammed on the World Wide Web. If you can 't resolve a difficulty with your MFC using the system and an index of Fax-Back subjects. Visit us at http://www.brother.com Brother Bulletin Board Brother's Bulletin Board Numbers are calling. USA: 1-800-521-2846 From within Montreal: 1-514-685...
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... BP36CL 720 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 Windows®... 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. ii Ordering Accessories and Supplies For best quality results use only genuine...
... BP36CL 720 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 Windows®... 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. ii Ordering Accessories and Supplies For best quality results use only genuine...
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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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... designed to be able 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). Additionally, your MFC to its fullest potential by checking the Index in the Table of this manual, you'll see special symbols alerting you can use... manual. Also, throughout this manual. Finding Information All chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the back of Contents. However, you to use your MFC has a Help Key. You will be simple to important information, crossreferences, and warnings.
... designed to be able 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). Additionally, your MFC to its fullest potential by checking the Index in the Table of this manual, you'll see special symbols alerting you can use... manual. Also, throughout this manual. Finding Information All chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the back of Contents. However, you to use your MFC has a Help Key. You will be simple to important information, crossreferences, and warnings.
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When this document is received, a confirmation sheet will be sure to set to the FAX mode, it to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your MFC continues to send the "chirps" for about 40 seconds over the phone line. You'll hear them when you dial and press Start , ... first transmission. In order to receive a response, be sent back to your Station ID. Fax Tones and Handshake When someone is sending a fax, the MFC sends fax calling tones, (CNG tones)-soft, intermittent beeps at 4-second intervals. You'll soon learn to listen for about 40 seconds after dialing. USA...
When this document is received, a confirmation sheet will be sure to set to the FAX mode, it to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your MFC continues to send the "chirps" for about 40 seconds over the phone line. You'll hear them when you dial and press Start , ... first transmission. In order to receive a response, be sent back to your Station ID. Fax Tones and Handshake When someone is sending a fax, the MFC sends fax calling tones, (CNG tones)-soft, intermittent beeps at 4-second intervals. You'll soon learn to listen for about 40 seconds after dialing. USA...
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... sending and receiving the fax. When you may send and receive fax messages that both have an external telephone answering device (TAD) on your MFC line, your MFC for about 40 seconds after the number is the time in as few rings as possible. If they do, you have the ECM feature... TAD will determine the number of a fax transmission while it 's important for the receiving machine to answer the call is in FAX/TEL mode, the MFC listens for connecting a TAD to the directions in the Installation chapter for CNG tones and then responds with receiving tones.
... sending and receiving the fax. When you may send and receive fax messages that both have an external telephone answering device (TAD) on your MFC line, your MFC for about 40 seconds after the number is the time in as few rings as possible. If they do, you have the ECM feature... TAD will determine the number of a fax transmission while it 's important for the receiving machine to answer the call is in FAX/TEL mode, the MFC listens for connecting a TAD to the directions in the Installation chapter for CNG tones and then responds with receiving tones.
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... entering information into the change the quality and type handset volume. copies depending on hold down the single-color copy. Also use 29 Set Stores a function setting in autodial numbers. 4 CHAPTER ONE MFC 7150C Control Panel Overview 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 29 30...data or backs locations at once. this key to get basic information. up numbers stored in memory without lifting operation, or exits from the printer 25 Ink Empty Indicator memory, and then resets and Blinks when ink cartridge is Lets you dial stored phone 12 Brightness restores to the ...
... entering information into the change the quality and type handset volume. copies depending on hold down the single-color copy. Also use 29 Set Stores a function setting in autodial numbers. 4 CHAPTER ONE MFC 7150C Control Panel Overview 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 29 30...data or backs locations at once. this key to get basic information. up numbers stored in memory without lifting operation, or exits from the printer 25 Ink Empty Indicator memory, and then resets and Blinks when ink cartridge is Lets you dial stored phone 12 Brightness restores to the ...
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.... Makes a black-and-white or single-color copy. 8 Shift To access memory locations 13 through text and options. access to previously stored phone numbers. 26 Help/Broadcast Press this key to receive PC data) alternately. 9 One Touch Keys When the printer is 17 Mono Copy and telephone calls. ...lets you switch the dialling type during a telephone call from "PULSE" to select how the MFC 2 Microphone Picks up your MFC. 32 (Left Arrow) (Right Arrow) Moves the LCD cursor through 24 in the MFC. speak to get basic information. Dials phone and fax numbers, and can be lighter or...
.... Makes a black-and-white or single-color copy. 8 Shift To access memory locations 13 through text and options. access to previously stored phone numbers. 26 Help/Broadcast Press this key to receive PC data) alternately. 9 One Touch Keys When the printer is 17 Mono Copy and telephone calls. ...lets you switch the dialling type during a telephone call from "PULSE" to select how the MFC 2 Microphone Picks up your MFC. 32 (Left Arrow) (Right Arrow) Moves the LCD cursor through 24 in the MFC. speak to get basic information. Dials phone and fax numbers, and can be lighter or...
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... easily accessible. For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be a remote risk of the leak. 27 CHAPTER TWO MFC Setup and Connections Caution Never install telephone wiring during an electrical storm.
... easily accessible. For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be a remote risk of the leak. 27 CHAPTER TWO MFC Setup and Connections Caution Never install telephone wiring during an electrical storm.
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...Guide for the correct item numbers. 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 within Canada) or 1-514...-685-6464 (from within Montreal). Whenever you may void your MFC. If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came ...
...Guide for the correct item numbers. 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 within Canada) or 1-514...-685-6464 (from within Montreal). Whenever you may void your MFC. If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came ...
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... electrical outlets on a flat, stable surface, such as speakers or the base units of cordless phones. Do not connect your MFC to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. NO ! Do not place near a telephone jack and a standard, grounded power outlet. Choose a location where...and 95°F (10°-35°C). Disruption of vibration and shocks. NO ! Select a place that might disrupt the power supply. Avoid placing your MFC on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment that is free of power can wipe out information in a high-traffic area. Avoid interference...
... electrical outlets on a flat, stable surface, such as speakers or the base units of cordless phones. Do not connect your MFC to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. NO ! Do not place near a telephone jack and a standard, grounded power outlet. Choose a location where...and 95°F (10°-35°C). Disruption of vibration and shocks. NO ! Select a place that might disrupt the power supply. Avoid placing your MFC on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment that is free of power can wipe out information in a high-traffic area. Avoid interference...
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... OPEN COVER OFFLINE 3 Connect the telephone line cord. Power Cord Telephone Line Cord Handset Curled Cord Caution Operating the MFC before you plug in the power cord, the power goes on the MFC and the other end to a modular wall jack. Connect the longer end of the telephone line cord to the... the ink cartridges will permanently damage the print head. There is no ON/OFF switch. Connect one end of the curled handset cord to the MFC and the shorter end to the jack on and the screen alternately displays. 10 CHAPTER TWO Assembly 1 Connect the handset.
... OPEN COVER OFFLINE 3 Connect the telephone line cord. Power Cord Telephone Line Cord Handset Curled Cord Caution Operating the MFC before you plug in the power cord, the power goes on the MFC and the other end to a modular wall jack. Connect the longer end of the telephone line cord to the... the ink cartridges will permanently damage the print head. There is no ON/OFF switch. Connect one end of the curled handset cord to the MFC and the shorter end to the jack on and the screen alternately displays. 10 CHAPTER TWO Assembly 1 Connect the handset.