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... 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:* Date of Purchase: Place of...
... 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:* Date of Purchase: Place of...
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...01 . Visit us at http://www.brother.com Brother Bulletin Board Brother's Bulletin Board Numbers are calling. i Brother Numbers Fax-Back System Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use Fax-Back System, so you can use the system to send faxes to any fax machine, not just the one from which... 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 product specification sheets to ...
...01 . Visit us at http://www.brother.com Brother Bulletin Board Brother's Bulletin Board Numbers are calling. i Brother Numbers Fax-Back System Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use Fax-Back System, so you can use the system to send faxes to any fax machine, not just the one from which... 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 product specification sheets to ...
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...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 ...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 the...
...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 ...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 the...
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...Fax Forwarding Number 64 Fax Machine Activity 65 To print a report ...66 Activity Report Interval 66 10Important Information Transmission Verification (Xmit) Report 66 Standard Telephone and FCC Notices 67 These notices are in effect on models sold and used in the United States only 67 International...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 Horizontal Streaks...
...Fax Forwarding Number 64 Fax Machine Activity 65 To print a report ...66 Activity Report Interval 66 10Important Information Transmission Verification (Xmit) Report 66 Standard Telephone and FCC Notices 67 These notices are in effect on models sold and used in the United States only 67 International...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 Horizontal Streaks...
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... Mode 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 Packing...
... Mode 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 Packing...
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... help you to important information, cross-references, and warnings. However, you through functions. This will be simple to use, with your fax machine and fax it to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as "fax machine". This machine has been designed to be able to find information about a specific feature or function by taking a few minutes to read this...
... help you to important information, cross-references, and warnings. However, you through functions. This will be simple to use, with your fax machine and fax it to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as "fax machine". This machine has been designed to be able to find information about a specific feature or function by taking a few minutes to read this...
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... display "RECEIVE." Even if the other party hangs up, your fax machine is sending a fax, the fax machine sends fax calling tones, (CNG tones) - When your fax machine continues to send the "chirps" for 40 seconds over the phone line. Each time you use automatic procedures to send a fax, you have an external telephone answering device (TAD) on your...
... display "RECEIVE." Even if the other party hangs up, your fax machine is sending a fax, the fax machine sends fax calling tones, (CNG tones) - When your fax machine continues to send the "chirps" for 40 seconds over the phone line. Each time you use automatic procedures to send a fax, you have an external telephone answering device (TAD) on your...
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ECM transmissions are continuously checked for this feature to check the integrity of a fax transmission while it is in your fax machine for their integrity. Sufficient memory must be available in progress. If they do, you may send and receive fax messages that are possible only between machines that both have the ECM feature. INTRODUCTION 3 ECM (Error Correction Mode) The Error Correction Mode (ECM) is a way for the fax machine to work.
ECM transmissions are continuously checked for this feature to check the integrity of a fax transmission while it is in your fax machine for their integrity. Sufficient memory must be available in progress. If they do, you may send and receive fax messages that are possible only between machines that both have the ECM feature. INTRODUCTION 3 ECM (Error Correction Mode) The Error Correction Mode (ECM) is a way for the fax machine to work.
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...Mode Use to help you set up numbers stored in function procedure. 12 Start Starts an operation, such as a keyboard for entering information into the fax machine. 56 Shift To access memory locations 13 through 24 in the One Touch keys, hold . 3 Redial / Pause Re-dials the last number called.... 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...
...Mode Use to help you set up numbers stored in function procedure. 12 Start Starts an operation, such as a keyboard for entering information into the fax machine. 56 Shift To access memory locations 13 through 24 in the One Touch keys, hold . 3 Redial / Pause Re-dials the last number called.... 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...
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...Arrow) (Right Arrow) Moves the LCD cursor to the left or right. 8 Set Stores a function setting into the fax machine. 9 Clear Deletes entered data or backs up and operate your fax machine. INTRODUCTION 5 FAX 1270 Control Panel Overview 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 Function Tel-index Resolution Mode Q.Scan Help... 1270 PLAIN PAPER FACSIMILE 1 Hook ABC DEF 123 01 02 03 04 13 14 15 16 Sort 2 Hold GH...
...Arrow) (Right Arrow) Moves the LCD cursor to the left or right. 8 Set Stores a function setting into the fax machine. 9 Clear Deletes entered data or backs up and operate your fax machine. INTRODUCTION 5 FAX 1270 Control Panel Overview 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 Function Tel-index Resolution Mode Q.Scan Help... 1270 PLAIN PAPER FACSIMILE 1 Hook ABC DEF 123 01 02 03 04 13 14 15 16 Sort 2 Hold GH...
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...multiple copies of memory transmission. 7 (Left Arrow) (Right Arrow) depending on hold down the 13 Enlarge/Reduce 17 Q. into the fax machine. 56 Shift 12 Start 16 Help To access memory Starts an operation, Prints a quick reference locations 13 through such as sending... a fax. Scan Shift key. To reduce the image size Use to select how fax machine will handle incoming calls. 8 Set Stores a function setting automatically select AUTO. stored in the dialing memory....
...multiple copies of memory transmission. 7 (Left Arrow) (Right Arrow) depending on hold down the 13 Enlarge/Reduce 17 Q. into the fax machine. 56 Shift 12 Start 16 Help To access memory Starts an operation, Prints a quick reference locations 13 through such as sending... a fax. Scan Shift key. To reduce the image size Use to select how fax machine will handle incoming calls. 8 Set Stores a function setting automatically select AUTO. stored in the dialing memory....
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..., such as speakers or the base units of vibration and shocks. Avoid placing your fax machine to electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Do not expose the fax machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Select a place that might ...disrupt the power supply. Do not connect your fax machine in a high-traffic area. Do not connect your fax machine on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment that is free of cordless phones. Locate the fax machine near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators...
..., such as speakers or the base units of vibration and shocks. Avoid placing your fax machine to electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Do not expose the fax machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Select a place that might ...disrupt the power supply. Do not connect your fax machine in a high-traffic area. Do not connect your fax machine on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment that is free of cordless phones. Locate the fax machine near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators...
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... 12 C H A P T E R T W O Connect the handset Connect the curled handset cord to the bottom of the handset and the side of the fax machine. * *PC I/F jack is for your FAX 1170/1270, then ignore this product! If you have not purchased Missing Link or Multi-Function Link® for use a quality surge protection device...line as well as on when you connect the power, the screen displays 01/01 00:00. NOTICE: 1) This fax must be grounded using a 3-prong plug. 2) Since the machine is included with the MFC 1770/1780, or with the Missing Link option. We recommend that you use only with ...
... 12 C H A P T E R T W O Connect the handset Connect the curled handset cord to the bottom of the handset and the side of the fax machine. * *PC I/F jack is for your FAX 1170/1270, then ignore this product! If you have not purchased Missing Link or Multi-Function Link® for use a quality surge protection device...line as well as on when you connect the power, the screen displays 01/01 00:00. NOTICE: 1) This fax must be grounded using a 3-prong plug. 2) Since the machine is included with the MFC 1770/1780, or with the Missing Link option. We recommend that you use only with ...
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... be equal in the sequence, so the call is nothing more separate telephone lines that does not have a fax machine. Your fax machine must separate the line for your fax machine. Connect the other if they are usually passed down or "rolled over system as long as it can , you must be plugged... may contain 4 wires (black, red, green, yellow). To test the type of the fax machine. Do not put the fax machine on any of two or more than two separate phone numbers on a dedicated line. Your fax machine will work in a preset order. Two-Line Phone System A two-line phone system is ...
... be equal in the sequence, so the call is nothing more separate telephone lines that does not have a fax machine. Your fax machine must separate the line for your fax machine. Connect the other if they are usually passed down or "rolled over system as long as it can , you must be plugged... may contain 4 wires (black, red, green, yellow). To test the type of the fax machine. Do not put the fax machine on any of two or more than two separate phone numbers on a dedicated line. Your fax machine will work in a preset order. Two-Line Phone System A two-line phone system is ...
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...of the triplex adapter. The third way is our assumption in the following steps. Plug the other labeled L2. Triplex Adapter RJ14 RJ11 RJ14 Installing Fax Machine, External Two-Line TAD, and Two-Line Telephone When you can change the wall outlets from the telephone company. The first two ways may require... L1/L2 jack of the two-line TAD. You can have two telephone jacks: one that came with your fax machine and two for your fax machine is on Line 2, plug it . If your fax machine must have an RJ11 wall outlet installed and slave or jump one RJ14 jack to it into L2 of the...
...of the triplex adapter. The third way is our assumption in the following steps. Plug the other labeled L2. Triplex Adapter RJ14 RJ11 RJ14 Installing Fax Machine, External Two-Line TAD, and Two-Line Telephone When you can change the wall outlets from the telephone company. The first two ways may require... L1/L2 jack of the two-line TAD. You can have two telephone jacks: one that came with your fax machine and two for your fax machine is on Line 2, plug it . If your fax machine must have an RJ11 wall outlet installed and slave or jump one RJ14 jack to it into L2 of the...
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... Multi-Line Connections (PBX) Most offices use a central telephone system. This prevents the unit from the two-line telephone into the TEL jack of the fax machine. If your TAD into the EXT. Or, you can keep two-line telephones on other end into the L2 jack of the two-line TAD... of the two-line TAD. You can plug the telephone line cord from being activated each time a telephone call is to be connected to the fax machine's wall outlet. jack on the 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 you. As with all...
... Multi-Line Connections (PBX) Most offices use a central telephone system. This prevents the unit from the two-line telephone into the TEL jack of the fax machine. If your TAD into the EXT. Or, you can keep two-line telephones on other end into the L2 jack of the two-line TAD... of the two-line TAD. You can plug the telephone line cord from being activated each time a telephone call is to be connected to the fax machine's wall outlet. jack on the 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 you. As with all...
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...) Sequence You might choose to work with either pulse or tone dialing telephone service. If it doesn't hear CNG tones, the fax machine lets the TAD continue playing your outgoing message so your caller can leave you a voice message. If it hears them, the... of CNG tones left for recording your outgoing message. The fax machine "listens" for fax calling (CNG) tones. Any cases of difficulty should initially be regarded as the fax machine, the TAD answers all circumstances with 4 rings there are installing the machine to connect an additional answering system. The TAD must answer ...
...) Sequence You might choose to work with either pulse or tone dialing telephone service. If it doesn't hear CNG tones, the fax machine lets the TAD continue playing your outgoing message so your caller can leave you a voice message. If it hears them, the... of CNG tones left for recording your outgoing message. The fax machine "listens" for fax calling (CNG) tones. Any cases of difficulty should initially be regarded as the fax machine, the TAD answers all circumstances with 4 rings there are installing the machine to connect an additional answering system. The TAD must answer ...
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... the jack labeled LINE. 2 Plug the telephone line cord from your TAD into the left side of the fax machine, into the left side of the fax machine, in the jack labeled EXT. (Make sure this cord is connected to the TAD at the TAD's telephone line jack, and ... message (see below). 17 A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Do not connect a TAD elsewhere on your fax machine, use that number as a fax number and set jack.) 3 Set the Answer Mode to TAD. 4 Set your external TAD to 4 rings or less. (The fax machine's Ring Delay setting does not apply). 5 Set the TAD to control the line.
... the jack labeled LINE. 2 Plug the telephone line cord from your TAD into the left side of the fax machine, into the left side of the fax machine, in the jack labeled EXT. (Make sure this cord is connected to the TAD at the TAD's telephone line jack, and ... message (see below). 17 A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Do not connect a TAD elsewhere on your fax machine, use that number as a fax number and set jack.) 3 Set the Answer Mode to TAD. 4 Set your external TAD to 4 rings or less. (The fax machine's Ring Delay setting does not apply). 5 Set the TAD to control the line.
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...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 pause, but if your fax machine. To disconnect the call on the external phone and switch to include it.... the beginning of your message. (This allows your fax machine time to listen for the fax CNG tones of the fax machine. We recommend beginning your Remote Activation Code for people sending manual faxes. on the telephone's line cord to your machine has trouble receiving, then you can also connect ...
...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 pause, but if your fax machine. To disconnect the call on the external phone and switch to include it.... the beginning of your message. (This allows your fax machine time to listen for the fax CNG tones of the fax machine. We recommend beginning your Remote Activation Code for people sending manual faxes. on the telephone's line cord to your machine has trouble receiving, then you can also connect ...
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.... ENTER YEAR:XX 2 Enter the last two digits of a power failure, the fax machine maintains date and time information for about one hour. Setting Date and Time Your fax machine displays the date and time, and prints it on every fax you must change the dialing mode. 1 Press Function , 6 , 1 . ENTER...Set when the screen displays the dialing mode you want. 4 Press Stop . 19 3C H A P T E R T H R E E Fax Settings Fax Settings Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse) Your fax machine comes set to enter the month. The screen displays your entry, then prompts you to enter the year. The screen prompts...
.... ENTER YEAR:XX 2 Enter the last two digits of a power failure, the fax machine maintains date and time information for about one hour. Setting Date and Time Your fax machine displays the date and time, and prints it on every fax you must change the dialing mode. 1 Press Function , 6 , 1 . ENTER...Set when the screen displays the dialing mode you want. 4 Press Stop . 19 3C H A P T E R T H R E E Fax Settings Fax Settings Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse) Your fax machine comes set to enter the month. The screen displays your entry, then prompts you to enter the year. The screen prompts...