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For more information, visit the Brother Home Page at http://www.brother.com, then click the Year 2000 Statement button. ©1996-1998 Brother Industries, Ltd. Year 2000 Compliant All Brother fax machines and multi-function centers are Year 2000 Compliant.
For more information, visit the Brother Home Page at http://www.brother.com, then click the Year 2000 Statement button. ©1996-1998 Brother Industries, Ltd. Year 2000 Compliant All Brother fax machines and multi-function centers are Year 2000 Compliant.
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...Table of Contents 1Introduction 2Installation Using This Manual 1 Finding Information ...1 Test Sheet Procedures (for USA only 1 About Fax Machines ...2 Fax Tones and Handshake 2 FAX 1570MC Control Panel Overview 3 MFC 1870MC and MFC 1970MC Control Panel Overview 4 Caution ...5 Packing List ...6 Make sure you have the following items 6 Choosing a Location ... Phone System 11 Converting Telephone Wall Outlets 12 Installing FAX/MFC, External Two-Line TAD, and Two-Line Telephone 12 Multi-Line Connections (PBX 13 If you are installing the FAX/MFC to work with a PBX 13 Custom Features on...
...Table of Contents 1Introduction 2Installation Using This Manual 1 Finding Information ...1 Test Sheet Procedures (for USA only 1 About Fax Machines ...2 Fax Tones and Handshake 2 FAX 1570MC Control Panel Overview 3 MFC 1870MC and MFC 1970MC Control Panel Overview 4 Caution ...5 Packing List ...6 Make sure you have the following items 6 Choosing a Location ... Phone System 11 Converting Telephone Wall Outlets 12 Installing FAX/MFC, External Two-Line TAD, and Two-Line Telephone 12 Multi-Line Connections (PBX 13 If you are installing the FAX/MFC to work with a PBX 13 Custom Features on...
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... 5Basic Fax Operation Fax Settings...17 Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse 17 Setting Date and Time 17 Setting Station ID ...18 Entering Text ...18 Inserting spaces ...19 Making corrections 19 Repeating letters ...19 Special characters and symbols 19 Storing One Touch Dial Numbers 20 One Touch ... Speed Dialing ...22 Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers 23 Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting 23 Setting Beeper Level ...24 Memory Storage ...24 User-Friendly Programming 25 Function Mode ...25 Alternating Displays ...26 Function Selection Table 26 Sending Faxes ...31 Before you begin:......
... 5Basic Fax Operation Fax Settings...17 Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse 17 Setting Date and Time 17 Setting Station ID ...18 Entering Text ...18 Inserting spaces ...19 Making corrections 19 Repeating letters ...19 Special characters and symbols 19 Storing One Touch Dial Numbers 20 One Touch ... Speed Dialing ...22 Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers 23 Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting 23 Setting Beeper Level ...24 Memory Storage ...24 User-Friendly Programming 25 Function Mode ...25 Alternating Displays ...26 Function Selection Table 26 Sending Faxes ...31 Before you begin:......
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... Dialing ...39 Answering Calls with the Speakerphone 39 One Touch Dialing ...40 Speed Dialing ...40 Hold ...40 Pause ...40 Tone/Pulse ...40 7Advanced Fax Operation Searching Telephone Index 41 Sending Faxes ...43 Quick Scan Fax Transmission 43 Daily Timer ...43 Delayed Transmission 44 ... Printed Cover Page 48 Call Reservation ...48 Print Call Back Message 49 Next-Fax Reservation ...49 Multiple Resolution Transmission 50 Receiving Faxes ...50 Operation from Extension Telephone 50 For F/T (Fax/Tel) Mode Only 50 Changing Remote Codes 51 To change Remote Codes 51 ...
... Dialing ...39 Answering Calls with the Speakerphone 39 One Touch Dialing ...40 Speed Dialing ...40 Hold ...40 Pause ...40 Tone/Pulse ...40 7Advanced Fax Operation Searching Telephone Index 41 Sending Faxes ...43 Quick Scan Fax Transmission 43 Daily Timer ...43 Delayed Transmission 44 ... Printed Cover Page 48 Call Reservation ...48 Print Call Back Message 49 Next-Fax Reservation ...49 Multiple Resolution Transmission 50 Receiving Faxes ...50 Operation from Extension Telephone 50 For F/T (Fax/Tel) Mode Only 50 Changing Remote Codes 51 To change Remote Codes 51 ...
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... 62 Erasing Outgoing Message (OGM 62 Activating Message Center Mode 62 Message Indicators ...62 Playing Voice Messages and Memos 63 Printing a Fax Message 63 Backup Printing Option 64 Erasing Messages...64 To erase voice messages individually 64 To erase messages all at once 65 Setting ...Retrieval ...68 Using Remote Access Code 68 Changing Remote Access Code 68 Remote Control Commands 69 Retrieving Memory Status List 70 Retrieving Fax Messages 70 Changing Fax Forwarding Number 71 Message Center Pro 73 Start with a Plan ...73 Setting Up Message Center Pro 74 Voice ...74 Recording...
... 62 Erasing Outgoing Message (OGM 62 Activating Message Center Mode 62 Message Indicators ...62 Playing Voice Messages and Memos 63 Printing a Fax Message 63 Backup Printing Option 64 Erasing Messages...64 To erase voice messages individually 64 To erase messages all at once 65 Setting ...Retrieval ...68 Using Remote Access Code 68 Changing Remote Access Code 68 Remote Control Commands 69 Retrieving Memory Status List 70 Retrieving Fax Messages 70 Changing Fax Forwarding Number 71 Message Center Pro 73 Start with a Plan ...73 Setting Up Message Center Pro 74 Voice ...74 Recording...
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... Telephone and FCC Notices 85 These notices are in effect on models sold and used in F/T Mode 99 Transferring a Fax Call to the FAX/MFC 99 FAX/MFC "Hears" Voice as CNG Tone 99 For Customer Service 99 Top and Bottom of Warranties 90 Trademarks ...90 12Troubleshooting and... and Publication Notice 91 Fax-Back System ...93 Brother Home Page on the Handset 98 Poor Transmitting Quality 98 Transmission Verification Report Says "Result: NG 98 Vertical Black Lines When Sending 98 Double Ring in the United States only .......... 85 International Energy Star Compliance Statement ...
... Telephone and FCC Notices 85 These notices are in effect on models sold and used in F/T Mode 99 Transferring a Fax Call to the FAX/MFC 99 FAX/MFC "Hears" Voice as CNG Tone 99 For Customer Service 99 Top and Bottom of Warranties 90 Trademarks ...90 12Troubleshooting and... and Publication Notice 91 Fax-Back System ...93 Brother Home Page on the Handset 98 Poor Transmitting Quality 98 Transmission Verification Report Says "Result: NG 98 Vertical Black Lines When Sending 98 Double Ring in the United States only .......... 85 International Energy Star Compliance Statement ...
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... the Multi-Function Link Software (For MFC 1870MC Introduction ...107 and MFC 1970MC Only) Running the Brother Software 107 Multi-Function Link 108 Visioneer PaperPort LE 108 Sending a Fax from Your PC 109 Sending a Quick Fax 109 Sending a Fax from the Main Menu 109 Sending a Fax from a Windows® Application 110 Receiving Faxes into the PC 111 Before You...
... the Multi-Function Link Software (For MFC 1870MC Introduction ...107 and MFC 1970MC Only) Running the Brother Software 107 Multi-Function Link 108 Visioneer PaperPort LE 108 Sending a Fax from Your PC 109 Sending a Quick Fax 109 Sending a Fax from the Main Menu 109 Sending a Fax from a Windows® Application 110 Receiving Faxes into the PC 111 Before You...
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... headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of this manual, you'll see special symbols alerting you for USA only) After programming your FAX/MFC has a Help Key. See Station ID p. 18 Test Sheet Procedures (for purchasing a Brother FAX/MFC. 1C H A P T E R O N E Introduction 1 Using This Manual Thank you to important information, cross-references, and warnings...
... headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of this manual, you'll see special symbols alerting you for USA only) After programming your FAX/MFC has a Help Key. See Station ID p. 18 Test Sheet Procedures (for purchasing a Brother FAX/MFC. 1C H A P T E R O N E Introduction 1 Using This Manual Thank you to important information, cross-references, and warnings...
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2 CHAPTER ONE About Fax Machines If you use automatic procedures to the FAX ONLY Mode, it answers with fax receiving tones. You'll hear them when you have an external telephone answering device (TAD) on your fax line, your TAD will answer every call automatically with a short ...a TAD to display "RECEIVE." When your FAX/MFC. After this beep, the FAX/MFC listens for about 40 seconds, and the screen continues to your FAX/MFC is sending a fax, the FAX/MFC sends fax calling tones, (CNG tones) - The fax "handshake" is set to send a fax, you are sending CNG tones over the phone...
2 CHAPTER ONE About Fax Machines If you use automatic procedures to the FAX ONLY Mode, it answers with fax receiving tones. You'll hear them when you have an external telephone answering device (TAD) on your fax line, your TAD will answer every call automatically with a short ...a TAD to display "RECEIVE." When your FAX/MFC. After this beep, the FAX/MFC listens for about 40 seconds, and the screen continues to your FAX/MFC is sending a fax, the FAX/MFC sends fax calling tones, (CNG tones) - The fax "handshake" is set to send a fax, you are sending CNG tones over the phone...
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...Lets you listen to voice messages and outgoing messages, and print fax messages stored in - (Right Arrow) crease speaker volume during a Moves the LCD cursor to help you set up your FAX. Prints a quick reference Help one step in the memory. 28 Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays messages... access to access "13" through "24" One Touch keys. sages in function procedure. INTRODUCTION 3 FAX 1570MC Control Panel Overview 28 24 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 Fine FAX Photo S.Fine F/T status Voice FAX 1570MC PLAIN PAPER FACSIMILE Set Function Clear Resolution ...
...Lets you listen to voice messages and outgoing messages, and print fax messages stored in - (Right Arrow) crease speaker volume during a Moves the LCD cursor to help you set up your FAX. Prints a quick reference Help one step in the memory. 28 Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays messages... access to access "13" through "24" One Touch keys. sages in function procedure. INTRODUCTION 3 FAX 1570MC Control Panel Overview 28 24 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 Fine FAX Photo S.Fine F/T status Voice FAX 1570MC PLAIN PAPER FACSIMILE Set Function Clear Resolution ...
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... Overview 28 24 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 MFC 1970MC Set Function Clear Fine FAX Photo S.Fine F/T Resolution Mode Voice status FAX Tel-index Q.Scan Plain Paper FIVE IN ONE FAX PRINTER COPIER SCANNER PC FAX - Speaker Volume - speaker phone. ing a two-digit number. 12 Enlarge/...the image size au- memos and telephone calls, and store information for entering information into the MFC. 28 Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays messages to "13" through "24" One es, and print fax messages help you set up numbers when you speak with you instant access to access 14 a...
... Overview 28 24 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 MFC 1970MC Set Function Clear Fine FAX Photo S.Fine F/T Resolution Mode Voice status FAX Tel-index Q.Scan Plain Paper FIVE IN ONE FAX PRINTER COPIER SCANNER PC FAX - Speaker Volume - speaker phone. ing a two-digit number. 12 Enlarge/...the image size au- memos and telephone calls, and store information for entering information into the MFC. 28 Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays messages to "13" through "24" One es, and print fax messages help you set up numbers when you speak with you instant access to access 14 a...
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...Extension Locate the machine near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators. Do not connect your FAX/MFC to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Avoid placing your FAX/ MFC to electrical outlets on a flat, stable surface, such as shown in a high-traffic area. Do... Attach the document support and the document wire extension as a desk. Do not expose the FAX/MFC to electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Do not connect your FAX/MFC in the illustration below. Select a place that might disrupt the power supply.
...Extension Locate the machine near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators. Do not connect your FAX/MFC to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Avoid placing your FAX/ MFC to electrical outlets on a flat, stable surface, such as shown in a high-traffic area. Do... Attach the document support and the document wire extension as a desk. Do not expose the FAX/MFC to electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Do not connect your FAX/MFC in the illustration below. Select a place that might disrupt the power supply.
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... Link (also called "Missing Link") for use only with the optional software. NOTICE: 1) This fax must be grounded using a 3-prong plug. 2) Since the FAX/MFC is included with the MFC 1870MC and MFC 1970MC, or with Multi-Function Link, which is grounded through the power outlet, you can protect yourself ...when you want to the bottom of the handset and the side of the FAX/MFC. *PC I/F jack is for your ...
... Link (also called "Missing Link") for use only with the optional software. NOTICE: 1) This fax must be grounded using a 3-prong plug. 2) Since the FAX/MFC is included with the MFC 1870MC and MFC 1970MC, or with Multi-Function Link, which is grounded through the power outlet, you can protect yourself ...when you want to the bottom of the handset and the side of the FAX/MFC. *PC I/F jack is for your ...
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... or combined into an RJ11 jack. Your FAX/MFC must separate the line for your FAX/MFC. To test the type of the telephone line cord to the jack labeled LINE on the same wall outlet. If it can access both may be plugged into one end of jack, plug in size and ... on any of the FAX/MFC. 11 I N S T A L L A T I O N 3) Lightning and power surges can , you use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line as well as it is transferred to a line that pass incoming calls to each other lines are busy. Connect the telephone line Connect one jack (RJ14). Two-...
... or combined into an RJ11 jack. Your FAX/MFC must separate the line for your FAX/MFC. To test the type of the telephone line cord to the jack labeled LINE on the same wall outlet. If it can access both may be plugged into one end of jack, plug in size and ... on any of the FAX/MFC. 11 I N S T A L L A T I O N 3) Lightning and power surges can , you use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line as well as it is transferred to a line that pass incoming calls to each other lines are busy. Connect the telephone line Connect one jack (RJ14). Two-...
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... on Line 2. The back of the phone numbers to put the FAX/MFC on the left side of the FAX/MFC. 3 Plug one end of the telephone line cord for your FAX/MFC into an RJ14 outlet. The first two ways may require assistance from one line at both the wall jack and at the TAD. The third... need at least three telephone line cords, the one that came with your FAX/MFC and two for your FAX/MFC must have an RJ11 wall outlet installed and slave or jump one of the two-line TAD must be isolated on one RJ14 jack to your FAX/MFC. 2 Plug one end of the first telephone line cord for your...
... on Line 2. The back of the phone numbers to put the FAX/MFC on the left side of the FAX/MFC. 3 Plug one end of the telephone line cord for your FAX/MFC into an RJ14 outlet. The first two ways may require assistance from one line at both the wall jack and at the TAD. The third... need at least three telephone line cords, the one that came with your FAX/MFC and two for your FAX/MFC must have an RJ11 wall outlet installed and slave or jump one of the two-line TAD must be isolated on one RJ14 jack to your FAX/MFC. 2 Plug one end of the first telephone line cord for your...
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... a two-line telephone to have a separate line for your line has more than two wires, proper connection of the FAX/MFC cannot be connected to connect the FAX/MFC for you can plug the telephone line cord from being activated each time a telephone call is not guaranteed that installed your...multi-line system, ask your telephone system and ask them to a two wire system. 13 I N S T A L L A T I O N 4 Plug one end of the second telephone line cord for the FAX/MFC. There are installing the FAX/MFC to the last line on the left side of day or night. You can plug the two-line telephone...
... a two-line telephone to have a separate line for your line has more than two wires, proper connection of the FAX/MFC cannot be connected to connect the FAX/MFC for you can plug the telephone line cord from being activated each time a telephone call is not guaranteed that installed your...multi-line system, ask your telephone system and ask them to a two wire system. 13 I N S T A L L A T I O N 4 Plug one end of the second telephone line cord for the FAX/MFC. There are installing the FAX/MFC to the last line on the left side of day or night. You can plug the two-line telephone...
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... answer within 4 rings (the recommended setting is recommended that the Answer Mode be answered by a switchboard operator, it hears them, the FAX/MFC takes over the call , and with either pulse or tone dialing telephone service. Do not use a "toll-saver" ring setting on ...your telephone line, it doesn't hear CNG tones, the FAX/MFC lets the TAD continue playing your outgoing message so your FAX/MFC. If it is 2 rings). 14 C H A P T E R T W O 2 If all calls. Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (...
... answer within 4 rings (the recommended setting is recommended that the Answer Mode be answered by a switchboard operator, it hears them, the FAX/MFC takes over the call , and with either pulse or tone dialing telephone service. Do not use a "toll-saver" ring setting on ...your telephone line, it doesn't hear CNG tones, the FAX/MFC lets the TAD continue playing your outgoing message so your FAX/MFC. If it is 2 rings). 14 C H A P T E R T W O 2 If all calls. Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (...
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...T I O N Do not connect a TAD elsewhere on the same phone line-your external TAD to 4 rings or less. (The FAX/MFC's Ring Delay setting does not apply). 4 Record the outgoing message (see below). 5 Set the TAD to answer calls. 6 Set...( Function , 8 , 1 ) to VOICE:EXT.. 7 Set the Answer Mode to control the line. Your FAX/MFC cannot work properly if you plug the TAD into a wall jack. 1 Plug the telephone line cord from your ...TAD into the left side of the FAX/MFC, into the left side of the FAX/ MFC, in the jack labeled EXT. (Make sure this cord is connected to...
...T I O N Do not connect a TAD elsewhere on the same phone line-your external TAD to 4 rings or less. (The FAX/MFC's Ring Delay setting does not apply). 4 Record the outgoing message (see below). 5 Set the TAD to answer calls. 6 Set...( Function , 8 , 1 ) to VOICE:EXT.. 7 Set the Answer Mode to control the line. Your FAX/MFC cannot work properly if you plug the TAD into a wall jack. 1 Plug the telephone line cord from your ...TAD into the left side of the FAX/MFC, into the left side of the FAX/ MFC, in the jack labeled EXT. (Make sure this cord is connected to...
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...separate telephone (or telephone answering device) directly to 20 seconds. 3 End your 20-second message by pressing 5 1." Connecting an External Telephone Your FAX/MFC is in recording this phone (or TAD) is equipped with a handset that you can use , the screen displays "EXT. TEL IN USE... of automatic transmissions before they stop.) 2 Limit your speaking to your FAX/MFC. For example: "After the beep, leave a message or send a fax by giving your FAX/MFC time to listen for people sending manual faxes. Whenever this message. on the external phone and switch to the jack...
...separate telephone (or telephone answering device) directly to 20 seconds. 3 End your 20-second message by pressing 5 1." Connecting an External Telephone Your FAX/MFC is in recording this phone (or TAD) is equipped with a handset that you can use , the screen displays "EXT. TEL IN USE... of automatic transmissions before they stop.) 2 Limit your speaking to your FAX/MFC. For example: "After the beep, leave a message or send a fax by giving your FAX/MFC time to listen for people sending manual faxes. Whenever this message. on the external phone and switch to the jack...
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...In the event of the year. ENTER YEAR:XX 2 Enter the last two digits of a power failure, the FAX/MFC maintains date and time information for about one hour. ENTER MONTH:XX The screen prompts you to select TONE or PULSE. The screen prompts you want. 4 ...the dialing mode you to enter the year. All other settings remain unaffected. 1 Press Function , 7 , 1 . 3C H A P T E R T H R E E Fax Settings 17 Fax Settings Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse) Your FAX/MFC comes set to change the dialing mode. 1 Press Function , 6 , 1 . If you have pulse (rotary) dialing service, you send.
...In the event of the year. ENTER YEAR:XX 2 Enter the last two digits of a power failure, the FAX/MFC maintains date and time information for about one hour. ENTER MONTH:XX The screen prompts you to select TONE or PULSE. The screen prompts you want. 4 ...the dialing mode you to enter the year. All other settings remain unaffected. 1 Press Function , 7 , 1 . 3C H A P T E R T H R E E Fax Settings 17 Fax Settings Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse) Your FAX/MFC comes set to change the dialing mode. 1 Press Function , 6 , 1 . If you have pulse (rotary) dialing service, you send.