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..., software and firmware used by our customers in the event of the unit. Our focus is to ensure that all Brother fax machines and multi-function centers. Brother fax machines and multi-function centers will function properly after January 1, 2000, provided that our bundled third party software will be provided to check our... 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 the...
..., software and firmware used by our customers in the event of the unit. Our focus is to ensure that all Brother fax machines and multi-function centers. Brother fax machines and multi-function centers will function properly after January 1, 2000, provided that our bundled third party software will be provided to check our... 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 the...
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...514-685-2040 For Customer Service USA: 1-800-284-4329 (voice) 1-908-575-8790 (fax) From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 (voice) 1-514-685-4898 (fax) From within Canada: 1-800-681-9838 The Brother Fax-Back System number (USA Only) has been preprogrammed on the World Wide Web. USA: 1-...800-521-2846 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 (voice) i Brother Numbers Fax-Back System Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use the system to send faxes to any fax machine, not just the one from product specification sheets to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), on ...
...514-685-2040 For Customer Service USA: 1-800-284-4329 (voice) 1-908-575-8790 (fax) From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 (voice) 1-514-685-4898 (fax) From within Canada: 1-800-681-9838 The Brother Fax-Back System number (USA Only) has been preprogrammed on the World Wide Web. USA: 1-...800-521-2846 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 (voice) i Brother Numbers Fax-Back System Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use the system to send faxes to any fax machine, not just the one from product specification sheets to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), on ...
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...98) * Multi-Function Link® is not available on Floppy Disks for purchase.) USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com From within Canada: 1-800-668-2768 (voice) Description Item Printing Cartridge PC 201 2-PK Refill Rolls PC 202 RF ...have 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. iii Ordering Accessories and Supplies For ...
...98) * Multi-Function Link® is not available on Floppy Disks for purchase.) USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com From within Canada: 1-800-668-2768 (voice) Description Item Printing Cartridge PC 201 2-PK Refill Rolls PC 202 RF ...have 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. iii Ordering Accessories and Supplies For ...
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... 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...Special Line Considerations 13 Roll Over Phone Lines 13 Two-Line Phone System 13 Converting Telephone Wall Outlets 14 Installing Fax Machine, External Two-Line TAD, and Two-Line Telephone 14 Multi-Line Connections (PBX 15 If you are installing...
... 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...Special Line Considerations 13 Roll Over Phone Lines 13 Two-Line Phone System 13 Converting Telephone Wall Outlets 14 Installing Fax Machine, External Two-Line TAD, and Two-Line Telephone 14 Multi-Line Connections (PBX 15 If you are installing...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS v 3Fax Settings 4On-Screen Programming 5Basic Fax Operation Fax Settings ...19 Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse 19 Setting Date and Time 19 Setting Station ID ...20 Entering Text ...20 Inserting spaces ...21 Making ...User-Friendly 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 ...
TABLE OF CONTENTS v 3Fax Settings 4On-Screen Programming 5Basic Fax Operation Fax Settings ...19 Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse 19 Setting Date and Time 19 Setting Station ID ...20 Entering Text ...20 Inserting spaces ...21 Making ...User-Friendly 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 ...
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......42 Pause ...42 Tone/Pulse ...43 Searching Telephone Index 43 Sending Faxes ...45 Quick Scan Fax Transmission 45 Daily Timer ...45 Delayed Transmission ...46 Interrupting Timer and Poll Waiting 46 Canceling a Delayed Fax 47 Broadcasting ...47 Overseas Mode ...47 Error Re-Transmission 48 Composing ... a Cover Page ...50 Call Reservation ...50 Print Call Back Message 51 Next-Fax Reservation ...51 Multiple Resolution Transmission 52 Receiving Faxes ...52 Operation from Extension Telephone 52 For F/T (Fax/Tel) Mode Only 52 Changing Remote Codes 53 To change Remote Codes 53 Printing...
......42 Pause ...42 Tone/Pulse ...43 Searching Telephone Index 43 Sending Faxes ...45 Quick Scan Fax Transmission 45 Daily Timer ...45 Delayed Transmission ...46 Interrupting Timer and Poll Waiting 46 Canceling a Delayed Fax 47 Broadcasting ...47 Overseas Mode ...47 Error Re-Transmission 48 Composing ... a Cover Page ...50 Call Reservation ...50 Print Call Back Message 51 Next-Fax Reservation ...51 Multiple Resolution Transmission 52 Receiving Faxes ...52 Operation from Extension Telephone 52 For F/T (Fax/Tel) Mode Only 52 Changing Remote Codes 53 To change Remote Codes 53 Printing...
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...International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 68 WARNING ...69 Federal Comission Compliance Notice (For USA Only 69 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only 69 Important Safety Instructions 70 Compilation and Publication Notice 72 11Maintenance and Troubleshooting Trademarks ...72 Fax-Back System ...73 Brother... on the World Wide Web 73 Brother Bulletin Board 73 Error Messages ...74 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Fax Machine 77 Printing or Receiving Faxes 77 Condensed Print and ...
...International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 68 WARNING ...69 Federal Comission Compliance Notice (For USA Only 69 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only 69 Important Safety Instructions 70 Compilation and Publication Notice 72 11Maintenance and Troubleshooting Trademarks ...72 Fax-Back System ...73 Brother... on the World Wide Web 73 Brother Bulletin Board 73 Error Messages ...74 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Fax Machine 77 Printing or Receiving Faxes 77 Condensed Print and ...
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... 79 Transferring a Call to the Fax Machine 79 Fax Machine "Hears" Voice as CNG Tone 80 Transmission Verification Report Prints "Result: NG 80 Custom Features on a Single Line 80 For Customer Service 80 To Order Brother Accessories 80 Index ...81 Multi-Function Link® (option) for FAX 1170 and FAX 1270 84 Specifications ...85...
... 79 Transferring a Call to the Fax Machine 79 Fax Machine "Hears" Voice as CNG Tone 80 Transmission Verification Report Prints "Result: NG 80 Custom Features on a Single Line 80 For Customer Service 80 To Order Brother Accessories 80 Index ...81 Multi-Function Link® (option) for FAX 1170 and FAX 1270 84 Specifications ...85...
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...choose the correct key-presses. You will be sure to your machine. See Station ID p. 20 Test Sheet Procedures (for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center. Additionally, your Station ID. Also, throughout this manual, you'll see special symbols alerting you through ...please fill out the TEST SHEET included with LCD screen prompts to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as "fax machine". Illustrations of basic operational steps and functions. To simplify the manual instrucions, all FAX and MFC models are listed in the Table of this manual. This...
...choose the correct key-presses. You will be sure to your machine. See Station ID p. 20 Test Sheet Procedures (for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center. Additionally, your Station ID. Also, throughout this manual, you'll see special symbols alerting you through ...please fill out the TEST SHEET included with LCD screen prompts to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as "fax machine". Illustrations of basic operational steps and functions. To simplify the manual instrucions, all FAX and MFC models are listed in the Table of this manual. This...
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...which the sending machine's CNG tones and the receiving machine's "chirps" overlap. After this beep, the fax machine listens for CNG tones, and then responds with fax receiving tones - This must begin until the call in as few rings as possible. Pay special attention to...for these soft beeps each is dialed. A receiving fax chirps for 40 seconds over the phone line. If your fax machine is answered. The fax "handshake" is sending a fax, the fax machine sends fax calling tones, (CNG tones) - When you are receiving a fax message. When your machine is set to display "...
...which the sending machine's CNG tones and the receiving machine's "chirps" overlap. After this beep, the fax machine listens for CNG tones, and then responds with fax receiving tones - This must begin until the call in as few rings as possible. Pay special attention to...for these soft beeps each is dialed. A receiving fax chirps for 40 seconds over the phone line. If your fax machine is answered. The fax "handshake" is sending a fax, the fax machine sends fax calling tones, (CNG tones) - When you are receiving a fax message. When your machine is set to display "...
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ECM transmissions are possible only between machines that are continuously checked for this feature to check the integrity of a fax transmission while it is a way for the fax machine to work. If they do, you may send and receive fax messages that both have the ECM feature. Sufficient memory must be available in progress. INTRODUCTION 3 ECM (Error Correction Mode) The Error Correction Mode (ECM) is in your fax machine for their integrity.
ECM transmissions are possible only between machines that are continuously checked for this feature to check the integrity of a fax transmission while it is a way for the fax machine to work. If they do, you may send and receive fax messages that both have the ECM feature. Sufficient memory must be available in progress. INTRODUCTION 3 ECM (Error Correction Mode) The Error Correction Mode (ECM) is in your fax machine for their integrity.
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...mode. 22 Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays messages to select how fax machine will handle incoming calls. 19 Resolution Sets the resolution when you send a fax. 20 Tel-index Lets you look up and operate your fax machine. 4 CHAPTER ONE FAX 1170 Control Panel Overview 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 ...Function Tel-index Resolution Mode Q.Scan Help 1170 PLAIN PAPER FACSIMILE 1 Hook ABC DEF 123 01 02...
...mode. 22 Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays messages to select how fax machine will handle incoming calls. 19 Resolution Sets the resolution when you send a fax. 20 Tel-index Lets you look up and operate your fax machine. 4 CHAPTER ONE FAX 1170 Control Panel Overview 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 ...Function Tel-index Resolution Mode Q.Scan Help 1170 PLAIN PAPER FACSIMILE 1 Hook ABC DEF 123 01 02...
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... Arrow) (Right Arrow) Moves the LCD cursor to help you set up one step in function procedure. 12 Start Starts an operation, such as sending a fax. 13 Enlarge/Reduce Use this key when you want multiple copies of a multiple page original copied in the One Touch keys, hold . 3 Redial / Pause Re... 11 12 Copy Stop Start Speed Dial 4 0 Shift 21 22 23 24 Set Clear 14 13 5 6 7 8 9 7 10 11 12 1 Hook Lets you dial telephone and fax numbers without lifting the handset. 2 Hold Lets you put calls on the ratio you select: 150%, 125%, 120%, 100%, 93%, 87%, 75% or 50%.
... Arrow) (Right Arrow) Moves the LCD cursor to help you set up one step in function procedure. 12 Start Starts an operation, such as sending a fax. 13 Enlarge/Reduce Use this key when you want multiple copies of a multiple page original copied in the One Touch keys, hold . 3 Redial / Pause Re... 11 12 Copy Stop Start Speed Dial 4 0 Shift 21 22 23 24 Set Clear 14 13 5 6 7 8 9 7 10 11 12 1 Hook Lets you dial telephone and fax numbers without lifting the handset. 2 Hold Lets you put calls on the ratio you select: 150%, 125%, 120%, 100%, 93%, 87%, 75% or 50%.
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... Overview 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 MFC 1770 Function Tel-index Resolution Mode Q.Scan Help Plain Paper FIVE IN ONE FAX PRINTER COPIER SCANNER PC FAX Hook ABC DEF 01 02 03 04 1 123 Sort 13 14 15 16 Hold GH I JKL MNO 2 4 56 05 06 07 08 Enlarge... Start 09 10 11 12 4 Speed Dial 0 Shift 21 22 23 24 Set Clear 14 13 5 6 7 8 9 7 10 11 12 1 Hook Lets you dial telephone and fax numbers without lifting the handset. 2 Hold Lets you put calls on the ratio you select: 150%, 125%, 18 Mode Moves the LCD cursor to select...
... Overview 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 MFC 1770 Function Tel-index Resolution Mode Q.Scan Help Plain Paper FIVE IN ONE FAX PRINTER COPIER SCANNER PC FAX Hook ABC DEF 01 02 03 04 1 123 Sort 13 14 15 16 Hold GH I JKL MNO 2 4 56 05 06 07 08 Enlarge... Start 09 10 11 12 4 Speed Dial 0 Shift 21 22 23 24 Set Clear 14 13 5 6 7 8 9 7 10 11 12 1 Hook Lets you dial telephone and fax numbers without lifting the handset. 2 Hold Lets you put calls on the ratio you select: 150%, 125%, 18 Mode Moves the LCD cursor to select...
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...power supply. Avoid interference sources, such as speakers or the base units of vibration and shocks. Do not connect your fax machine to electrical outlets on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Document Support OPEN Button Document Wire Extension Do not connect your... fax machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 9 Choosing a Location Place your fax machine on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment that is free of ...
...power supply. Avoid interference sources, such as speakers or the base units of vibration and shocks. Do not connect your fax machine to electrical outlets on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Document Support OPEN Button Document Wire Extension Do not connect your... fax machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 9 Choosing a Location Place your fax machine on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment that is free of ...
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... the power cord. 3) Lightning and power surges can protect yourself from potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone network by keeping the power to your FAX 1170/1270, then ignore this product! We recommend that you connect it to a telephone line. 12 C H A P T E R T W O Connect the handset Connect ...curled handset cord to the bottom of the handset and the side of the fax machine. * *PC I/F jack is for your fax machine on the telephone line, or unplug the lines during a lightning storm. NOTICE: 1) This fax must be grounded using a 3-prong plug. 2) Since the machine is ...
... the power cord. 3) Lightning and power surges can protect yourself from potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone network by keeping the power to your FAX 1170/1270, then ignore this product! We recommend that you connect it to a telephone line. 12 C H A P T E R T W O Connect the handset Connect ...curled handset cord to the bottom of the handset and the side of the fax machine. * *PC I/F jack is for your fax machine on the telephone line, or unplug the lines during a lightning storm. NOTICE: 1) This fax must be grounded using a 3-prong plug. 2) Since the machine is ...
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... side of the telephone line cord to a line that pass incoming calls to each other lines are busy and a second fax call is received, the fax call cannot roll away. RJ11 and RJ14 jacks may be equal in the sequence, so the call is nothing more separate ... it can access both may contain 4 wires (black, red, green, yellow). 13 A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Connect the telephone line Connect one jack (RJ14). Your fax machine will work in a roll over phone system is the last number in size and appearance and both lines. Connect the other numbers; Special Line...
... side of the telephone line cord to a line that pass incoming calls to each other lines are busy and a second fax call is received, the fax call cannot roll away. RJ11 and RJ14 jacks may be equal in the sequence, so the call is nothing more separate ... it can access both may contain 4 wires (black, red, green, yellow). 13 A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Connect the telephone line Connect one jack (RJ14). Your fax machine will work in a roll over phone system is the last number in size and appearance and both lines. Connect the other numbers; Special Line...
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...plug it . You can have two telephone jacks: one end of the first telephone line cord for your external two-line TAD. If your fax machine is our assumption in the following steps. You can change the wall outlets from the telephone company. The most common connection is the ... adapter. 14 C H A P T E R T W O Converting Telephone Wall Outlets There are installing an external two-line telephone answering device (TAD) and a two-line telephone, your fax machine must have an RJ11 wall outlet installed and slave or jump one of the phone numbers to it into the L2 jack of the...
...plug it . You can have two telephone jacks: one end of the first telephone line cord for your external two-line TAD. If your fax machine is our assumption in the following steps. You can change the wall outlets from the telephone company. The most common connection is the ... adapter. 14 C H A P T E R T W O Converting Telephone Wall Outlets There are installing an external two-line telephone answering device (TAD) and a two-line telephone, your fax machine must have an RJ11 wall outlet installed and slave or jump one of the phone numbers to it into the L2 jack of the...
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... company that installed your installer to connect the unit to the last line on the system. If your TAD into the EXT. As with all fax units, this machine must be connected to a multi-line system, ask your telephone system and ask them to a two wire system. 15 A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I ...O N S 4 Plug one end of the second telephone line cord for your line has more than two wires, proper connection of the fax machine cannot be made. jack on other end into the L2 jack of the two-line TAD. Or, you . See Easy Receive p. 36 Multi-Line...
... company that installed your installer to connect the unit to the last line on the system. If your TAD into the EXT. As with all fax units, this machine must be connected to a multi-line system, ask your telephone system and ask them to a two wire system. 15 A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I ...O N S 4 Plug one end of the second telephone line cord for your line has more than two wires, proper connection of the fax machine cannot be made. jack on other end into the L2 jack of the two-line TAD. Or, you . See Easy Receive p. 36 Multi-Line...
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... 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 fax calling (CNG) tones. When you have Call Waiting, Ring Master, Voice Mail, an answering service, alarm system or any other custom feature on your ...must answer within 4 rings (the recommended setting is not guaranteed that the Answer Mode be used with a PBX. If it doesn't hear CNG tones, the fax machine lets the TAD continue playing your outgoing message so your TAD if it may be set to the company that handles your telephone line...
... 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 fax calling (CNG) tones. When you have Call Waiting, Ring Master, Voice Mail, an answering service, alarm system or any other custom feature on your ...must answer within 4 rings (the recommended setting is not guaranteed that the Answer Mode be used with a PBX. If it doesn't hear CNG tones, the fax machine lets the TAD continue playing your outgoing message so your TAD if it may be set to the company that handles your telephone line...