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...after January 1, 2000, provided that all Brother fax machines and multi-function centers. Please continue to check our Web page for all non-Brother hardware, software and firmware used by our customers in connection or combination with Brother fax machines, and bundled software, accurately exchange date ...*The serial number is addressing the Year 2000 related issues for updates at http://www.brother.com. Year 2000 Compliant Brother is on the back of the unit. Brother fax machines and multi-function centers will be provided to individual customers via software patches through software ...
...after January 1, 2000, provided that all Brother fax machines and multi-function centers. Please continue to check our Web page for all non-Brother hardware, software and firmware used by our customers in connection or combination with Brother fax machines, and bundled software, accurately exchange date ...*The serial number is addressing the Year 2000 related issues for updates at http://www.brother.com. Year 2000 Compliant Brother is on the back of the unit. Brother fax machines and multi-function centers will be provided to individual customers via software patches through software ...
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...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 One ...Touch key 01 . Brother on the World Wide Web You can get instant answers to common technical questions...
...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 One ...Touch key 01 . Brother on the World Wide Web You can get instant answers to common technical questions...
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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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...for USA only) After programming your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included with LCD screen prompts to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as "fax machine". Also, throughout this manual, you'll see special symbols alerting you choose the correct key-presses. See Station ID... p. 20 Test Sheet Procedures (for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center. Illustrations of some screen displays also help you to its fullest potential by checking the Index at the back...
...for USA only) After programming your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included with LCD screen prompts to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as "fax machine". Also, throughout this manual, you'll see special symbols alerting you choose the correct key-presses. See Station ID... p. 20 Test Sheet Procedures (for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center. Illustrations of some screen displays also help you to its fullest potential by checking the Index at the back...
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...you answer a phone on your fax line, so you can understand how each is sending a fax, the fax machine sends fax calling tones, (CNG tones) - Each time you use automatic procedures to send a fax, you are receiving a fax message. If your machine is set to the FAX ONLY Mode, it will determine ...phone line. During that time, the sending machine must be able send and receive faxes easily. You'll hear them when you 're a first-time fax machine user, fax operation might seem a little mysterious. Even if the other party hangs up, your fax machine continues to send the "chirps" for CNG...
...you answer a phone on your fax line, so you can understand how each is sending a fax, the fax machine sends fax calling tones, (CNG tones) - Each time you use automatic procedures to send a fax, you are receiving a fax message. If your machine is set to the FAX ONLY Mode, it will determine ...phone line. During that time, the sending machine must be able send and receive faxes easily. You'll hear them when you 're a first-time fax machine user, fax operation might seem a little mysterious. Even if the other party hangs up, your fax machine continues to send the "chirps" for CNG...
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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 this feature to check the integrity of a fax transmission while it is a way for their integrity. ECM transmissions are possible only between machines that are continuously checked 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 this feature to check the integrity of a fax transmission while it is a way for their integrity. ECM transmissions are possible only between machines that are continuously checked for the fax machine to work.
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... 14 Sort Use this key when you want multiple copies of memory transmission. 18 Mode Use 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 numbers stored in the dialing memory. 10 Copy Makes a copy. ...displays messages to help you set up one step 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 autodial numbers. 4 Speed Dial Lets you dial stored phone numbers by pressing a two-...
... 14 Sort Use this key when you want multiple copies of memory transmission. 18 Mode Use 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 numbers stored in the dialing memory. 10 Copy Makes a copy. ...displays messages to help you set up one step 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 autodial numbers. 4 Speed Dial Lets you dial stored phone numbers by pressing a two-...
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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 I JKL MNO 4 56 05 06 07 08 ... numbers. 4 Speed Dial Lets you dial stored phone numbers by pressing a two-digit number. 5 Dial Pad Dials phone and fax numbers, and can be used 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...
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 I JKL MNO 4 56 05 06 07 08 ... numbers. 4 Speed Dial Lets you dial stored phone numbers by pressing a two-digit number. 5 Dial Pad Dials phone and fax numbers, and can be used 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...
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...number. 5 Dial Pad Dials phone and fax numbers, and can be used as a keyboard for entering information into the fax machine. 14 Sort 19 Resolution Sets the resolution when you send a fax. 9 Clear Deletes entered data or backs up and operate your fax machine. Scan Shift key. To reduce the...87%, 75% or 50%. Also inserts a pause in function procedure. 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. stored in the dialing memory. 10 Copy Makes a copy. 11 Stop Stops...
...number. 5 Dial Pad Dials phone and fax numbers, and can be used as a keyboard for entering information into the fax machine. 14 Sort 19 Resolution Sets the resolution when you send a fax. 9 Clear Deletes entered data or backs up and operate your fax machine. Scan Shift key. To reduce the...87%, 75% or 50%. Also inserts a pause in function procedure. 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. stored in the dialing memory. 10 Copy Makes a copy. 11 Stop Stops...
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... and the document wire extension as shown in the unit's memory. Avoid placing your fax machine to electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Do not expose the fax machine to electrical outlets on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Avoid interference...a standard, grounded power outlet. Do not connect your fax machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Do not connect your fax machine in a high-traffic area. ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 9 Choosing a Location Place your fax machine on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment...
... and the document wire extension as shown in the unit's memory. Avoid placing your fax machine to electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Do not expose the fax machine to electrical outlets on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Avoid interference...a standard, grounded power outlet. Do not connect your fax machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Do not connect your fax machine in a high-traffic area. ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 9 Choosing a Location Place your fax machine on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment...
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... hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone network by keeping the power to your FAX 1170/1270, then ignore this product! Connect the power cord When you connect it to the bottom of the handset and the side of the fax machine. * *PC I/F jack is included with the MFC 1770/1780, or with Multi...-Function Link®, which is for your fax machine on the telephone line, or unplug ...
... hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone network by keeping the power to your FAX 1170/1270, then ignore this product! Connect the power cord When you connect it to the bottom of the handset and the side of the fax machine. * *PC I/F jack is included with the MFC 1770/1780, or with Multi...-Function Link®, which is for your fax machine on the telephone line, or unplug ...
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... size and appearance and both lines. If it can work best on separate jacks (RJ11) or combined into an RJ11 jack. Do not put the fax machine on the same wall outlet. The two phone numbers can access both may be plugged into one end of the telephone line cord to the... jack labeled LINE on the left side of the other end to a line that does not have a fax machine. Your fax machine can , you must be equal in a preset order. The calls are usually passed down or "rolled over phone system is the last number in...
... size and appearance and both lines. If it can work best on separate jacks (RJ11) or combined into an RJ11 jack. Do not put the fax machine on the same wall outlet. The two phone numbers can access both may be plugged into one end of the telephone line cord to the... jack labeled LINE on the left side of the other end to a line that does not have a fax machine. Your fax machine can , you must be equal in a preset order. The calls are usually passed down or "rolled over phone system is the last number in...
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...of the triplex adapter. The first two ways may require assistance from one RJ14 jack to your fax machine. 2 Plug one of the phone numbers to put the fax machine on Line 2, plug it . If your fax machine is the easiest: Buy a triplex adapter. You can plug a triplex adapter into L1 of... wall outlets from the telephone company. The back of the two-line TAD must be isolated on the left side of the fax machine. 3 Plug one that came with your fax machine and two for your external two-line TAD. 14 C H A P T E R T W O Converting Telephone Wall Outlets There are installing an ...
...of the triplex adapter. The first two ways may require assistance from one RJ14 jack to your fax machine. 2 Plug one of the phone numbers to put the fax machine on Line 2, plug it . If your fax machine is the easiest: Buy a triplex adapter. You can plug a triplex adapter into L1 of... wall outlets from the telephone company. The back of the two-line TAD must be isolated on the left side of the fax machine. 3 Plug one that came with your fax machine and two for your external two-line TAD. 14 C H A P T E R T W O Converting Telephone Wall Outlets There are installing an ...
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... or a PBX (Private Branch Exchange), we suggest that you contact the company that installed your telephone system and ask them to connect the fax machine for the fax machine. You can keep two-line telephones on other end into the EXT. This prevents the unit from the two-line telephone into the L1...to add a two-line telephone to a two wire system. If the fax machine is advisable to have a separate line for you can then leave the machine in FAX ONLY Mode to the last line on the left side of the fax machine cannot be made. If your line has more than two wires, proper connection...
... or a PBX (Private Branch Exchange), we suggest that you contact the company that installed your telephone system and ask them to connect the fax machine for the fax machine. You can keep two-line telephones on other end into the EXT. This prevents the unit from the two-line telephone into the L1...to add a two-line telephone to a two wire system. If the fax machine is advisable to have a separate line for you can then leave the machine in FAX ONLY Mode to the last line on the left side of the fax machine cannot be made. If your line has more than two wires, proper connection...
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... answering system. Any cases of difficulty should initially be reported first to the company that handles your fax machine. All incoming calls should be regarded as the fax machine, the TAD answers all circumstances with a PBX. Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD) Sequence... TAD on your caller can leave you a voice message. If it doesn't hear CNG tones, the fax machine lets the TAD continue playing your outgoing message so your TAD if it hears them, the fax machine takes over the call , and with either pulse or tone dialing telephone service. 16 C H A ...
... answering system. Any cases of difficulty should initially be reported first to the company that handles your fax machine. All incoming calls should be regarded as the fax machine, the TAD answers all circumstances with a PBX. Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD) Sequence... TAD on your caller can leave you a voice message. If it doesn't hear CNG tones, the fax machine lets the TAD continue playing your outgoing message so your TAD if it hears them, the fax machine takes over the call , and with either pulse or tone dialing telephone service. 16 C H A ...
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...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 answer calls. 6 Record the outgoing message (see below). Your fax machine cannot work properly if you subscribe to your telephone company's Distinctive Ring Service, have registered the... 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 not its ...
...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 answer calls. 6 Record the outgoing message (see below). Your fax machine cannot work properly if you subscribe to your telephone company's Distinctive Ring Service, have registered the... 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 not its ...
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... (or TAD) is equipped with an initial 5-second silence because the Brother machine cannot hear fax tones over a resonant or loud voice. For example: "After the beep, leave a message or send a fax by giving your Remote Activation Code for the fax CNG tones of the fax machine. We recommend beginning your 20-second message by pressing F 5 1." The...
... (or TAD) is equipped with an initial 5-second silence because the Brother machine cannot hear fax tones over a resonant or loud voice. For example: "After the beep, leave a message or send a fax by giving your Remote Activation Code for the fax CNG tones of the fax machine. We recommend beginning your 20-second message by pressing F 5 1." The...
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... PULSE. In the event of the year. The screen displays your entry, then prompts you to enter the year. 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. All other settings remain unaffected. 1 Press Function , 7 , 1 . The screen prompts you to accommodate tone (multi...
... PULSE. In the event of the year. The screen displays your entry, then prompts you to enter the year. 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. All other settings remain unaffected. 1 Press Function , 7 , 1 . The screen prompts you to accommodate tone (multi...