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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. 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.
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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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... and functions. 1C H A P T E R O N E Introduction 1 Using This Manual Thank you choose the correct key-presses. When this manual. However, you can use , with your FAX/MFC and fax it to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included with LCD screen prompts to guide you to your Station...
... and functions. 1C H A P T E R O N E Introduction 1 Using This Manual Thank you choose the correct key-presses. When this manual. However, you can use , with your FAX/MFC and fax it to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included with LCD screen prompts to guide you to your Station...
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2 CHAPTER ONE About Fax Machines If you dial and press Start, and they continue for about 40 seconds after the number is in FAX/TEL (F/T), it 's important for the receiving machine to answer the call in the Installation chapter for connecting a TAD to your FAX/MFC. soft, intermittent...as possible. During that time, the sending machine must be able send and receive faxes easily. If your FAX/MFC is sending a fax, the FAX/MFC sends fax calling tones, (CNG tones) - After this beep, the FAX/MFC listens for about 40 seconds after dialing. Pay special attention to four seconds, ...
2 CHAPTER ONE About Fax Machines If you dial and press Start, and they continue for about 40 seconds after the number is in FAX/TEL (F/T), it 's important for the receiving machine to answer the call in the Installation chapter for connecting a TAD to your FAX/MFC. soft, intermittent...as possible. During that time, the sending machine must be able send and receive faxes easily. If your FAX/MFC is sending a fax, the FAX/MFC sends fax calling tones, (CNG tones) - After this beep, the FAX/MFC listens for about 40 seconds after dialing. Pay special attention to four seconds, ...
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... an opera- Lets you record Outgoing 22 Mode Use to access "13" through "24" One Touch keys. sages. 21 Tel-index Lets you look up your FAX. To reduce the image size au- Low High 1 Hold ABC DEF 01 02 03 04 Sort Record Erase Play 2 123 13 14...%, 93%, 87%, 75% or 50%. tion, or exits from function Also inserts a pause in function procedure. Prints a quick reference Help one step in autodial mode. phone and fax numbers with another party using Speaker Phone or left or right. Scan Lets you take advantage of a multiple page original copied in...
... an opera- Lets you record Outgoing 22 Mode Use to access "13" through "24" One Touch keys. sages. 21 Tel-index Lets you look up your FAX. To reduce the image size au- Low High 1 Hold ABC DEF 01 02 03 04 Sort Record Erase Play 2 123 13 14...%, 93%, 87%, 75% or 50%. tion, or exits from function Also inserts a pause in function procedure. Prints a quick reference Help one step in autodial mode. phone and fax numbers with another party using Speaker Phone or left or right. Scan Lets you take advantage of a multiple page original copied in...
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... page original copied in order. 20 Play Lets you listen to phone numbers by press- stored in autodial 10 Stop Stops a fax, cancels an operation, or exits from function mode. 4 CHAPTER ONE MFC 1870MC and MFC 1970MC Control Panel 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 - another party using Speaker Phone or while 25 Clear playing a message. ing ...
... page original copied in order. 20 Play Lets you listen to phone numbers by press- stored in autodial 10 Stop Stops a fax, cancels an operation, or exits from function mode. 4 CHAPTER ONE MFC 1870MC and MFC 1970MC Control Panel 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 - another party using Speaker Phone or while 25 Clear playing a message. ing ...
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... by wall switches or automatic timers. Document Support OPEN Button Document Wire Extension Do not connect your FAX/MFC in a high-traffic area. INSTALLATION 7 Choosing a Location Place your FAX/MFC on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment that is free of power can wipe out...extension as speakers or the base units of cordless phones. Select a place that might disrupt the power supply. Do not connect your FAX/ MFC to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Do not place near a telephone jack and a standard, grounded power outlet. Do ...
... by wall switches or automatic timers. Document Support OPEN Button Document Wire Extension Do not connect your FAX/MFC in a high-traffic area. INSTALLATION 7 Choosing a Location Place your FAX/MFC on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment that is free of power can wipe out...extension as speakers or the base units of cordless phones. Select a place that might disrupt the power supply. Do not connect your FAX/ MFC to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Do not place near a telephone jack and a standard, grounded power outlet. Do ...
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... the optional software. Similarly, you connect it to a telephone line. Thickness: .0031 inches - .0039 inches Connect the handset Connect the curled handset cord to your FAX 1570MC, then ignore this jack. 10 C H A P T E R T W O Acceptable Paper Size: Letter, Legal and A4 Weight: 17 lb. -24 ...line by disconnecting the telephone line first, and then the power cord. 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...
... the optional software. Similarly, you connect it to a telephone line. Thickness: .0031 inches - .0039 inches Connect the handset Connect the curled handset cord to your FAX 1570MC, then ignore this jack. 10 C H A P T E R T W O Acceptable Paper Size: Letter, Legal and A4 Weight: 17 lb. -24 ...line by disconnecting the telephone line first, and then the power cord. 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...
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... the telephone line Connect one end of the FAX/MFC. Special Line Considerations Roll Over Phone Lines A roll over phone system is nothing more separate telephone lines that pass incoming calls to a modular wall jack. Your FAX/MFC must separate the line for your FAX/MFC. The two phone numbers... down or "rolled over system as long as on a dedicated line. Do not put the FAX/MFC on the same wall outlet. To test the type of the other numbers; We recommend that does not have a fax machine. Your FAX/MFC can access both may be equal in a preset order. 11 I N S T A L L A ...
... the telephone line Connect one end of the FAX/MFC. Special Line Considerations Roll Over Phone Lines A roll over phone system is nothing more separate telephone lines that pass incoming calls to a modular wall jack. Your FAX/MFC must separate the line for your FAX/MFC. The two phone numbers... down or "rolled over system as long as on a dedicated line. Do not put the FAX/MFC on the same wall outlet. To test the type of the other numbers; We recommend that does not have a fax machine. Your FAX/MFC can access both may be equal in a preset order. 11 I N S T A L L A ...
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... the TAD. Or, you add a two-line telephone. 1 Place the two-line TAD and the two-line telephone next to your FAX/MFC. 2 Plug one end of the telephone line cord for your FAX/MFC into an RJ14 outlet. The most common connection is the easiest: Buy a triplex adapter. You will need a fourth line cord... if you can change the wall outlets from the telephone company. Plug the other end into the LINE jack on the left side of the FAX/MFC. 3 Plug one end of the first telephone line cord for your external two-line TAD. Plug the other labeled L2. The third way is to put...
... the TAD. Or, you add a two-line telephone. 1 Place the two-line TAD and the two-line telephone next to your FAX/MFC. 2 Plug one end of the telephone line cord for your FAX/MFC into an RJ14 outlet. The most common connection is the easiest: Buy a triplex adapter. You will need a fourth line cord... if you can change the wall outlets from the telephone company. Plug the other end into the LINE jack on the left side of the FAX/MFC. 3 Plug one end of the first telephone line cord for your external two-line TAD. Plug the other labeled L2. The third way is to put...
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... outlet. There are installing the FAX/MFC to the company that handles your TAD into the L1+L2 jack of the triplex adapter. This prevents the unit from the two-line telephone into the L2 jack of the two-line TAD. 13 I N S T A L L A T I O N 4 Plug one end of the second telephone line cord for ... system. You can plug the two-line telephone into the EXT. If your telephone system and ask them to connect the FAX/MFC for you can then leave the machine in FAX ONLY Mode to a two wire system. Triplex Adapter Two Line Phone Two Line External TAD . Or, you . It is received....
... outlet. There are installing the FAX/MFC to the company that handles your TAD into the L1+L2 jack of the triplex adapter. This prevents the unit from the two-line telephone into the L2 jack of the two-line TAD. 13 I N S T A L L A T I O N 4 Plug one end of the second telephone line cord for ... system. You can plug the two-line telephone into the EXT. If your telephone system and ask them to connect the FAX/MFC for you can then leave the machine in FAX ONLY Mode to a two wire system. Triplex Adapter Two Line Phone Two Line External TAD . Or, you . It is received....
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... Master, Voice Mail, an answering service, alarm system or any other custom feature on your telephone line, it hears them, the FAX/MFC takes over the call , and with either pulse or tone dialing telephone service. All incoming calls should initially be regarded as the... answers all incoming calls will be answered by a switchboard operator, it doesn't hear CNG tones, the FAX/MFC lets the TAD continue playing your outgoing message so your FAX/MFC. The FAX/MFC "listens" for the fax "handshake." If it is 2 rings). Make sure you carefully follow instructions in the operation of CNG ...
... Master, Voice Mail, an answering service, alarm system or any other custom feature on your telephone line, it hears them, the FAX/MFC takes over the call , and with either pulse or tone dialing telephone service. All incoming calls should initially be regarded as the... answers all incoming calls will be answered by a switchboard operator, it doesn't hear CNG tones, the FAX/MFC lets the TAD continue playing your outgoing message so your FAX/MFC. The FAX/MFC "listens" for the fax "handshake." If it is 2 rings). Make sure you carefully follow instructions in the operation of CNG ...
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...wall jack. 1 Plug the telephone line cord from the wall jack into the left side of the FAX/ MFC, in the jack labeled EXT. (Make sure this cord is connected to the TAD at the ...labeled EXT. Connections The external TAD must be plugged into the left side of the FAX/MFC, into the left side of the FAX/MFC, in the jack labeled LINE. 2 Plug the telephone line cord from 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...
...wall jack. 1 Plug the telephone line cord from the wall jack into the left side of the FAX/ MFC, in the jack labeled EXT. (Make sure this cord is connected to the TAD at the ...labeled EXT. Connections The external TAD must be plugged into the left side of the FAX/MFC, into the left side of the FAX/MFC, in the jack labeled LINE. 2 Plug the telephone line cord from 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...
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...up the way your external TAD handles both manual and automatic fax reception. 1 Record 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. (This allows your FAX/MFC time to listen for the fax CNG tones of the FAX/MFC. However, you can also connect a separate telephone (or ... example: "After the beep, leave a message or send a fax by giving your FAX/MFC. on the left side of automatic transmissions before they stop.) 2 Limit your speaking to your Remote Activation Code for people sending manual faxes. Connecting an External Telephone Your FAX/MFC is lifted, an alarm sounds.
...up the way your external TAD handles both manual and automatic fax reception. 1 Record 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. (This allows your FAX/MFC time to listen for the fax CNG tones of the FAX/MFC. However, you can also connect a separate telephone (or ... example: "After the beep, leave a message or send a fax by giving your FAX/MFC. on the left side of automatic transmissions before they stop.) 2 Limit your speaking to your Remote Activation Code for people sending manual faxes. Connecting an External Telephone Your FAX/MFC is lifted, an alarm sounds.
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Setting Date and Time Your FAX/MFC displays the date and time, and prints it on every fax you to enter the year. The screen prompts you send. The screen prompts you want. 4 Press Stop . DIALING:TONE DIALING:PULSE 2 Use or to... select TONE or PULSE. 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. 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 enter the month. All other settings remain unaffected. 1 Press Function , 7 , 1 . If ...
Setting Date and Time Your FAX/MFC displays the date and time, and prints it on every fax you to enter the year. The screen prompts you send. The screen prompts you want. 4 Press Stop . DIALING:TONE DIALING:PULSE 2 Use or to... select TONE or PULSE. 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. 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 enter the month. All other settings remain unaffected. 1 Press Function , 7 , 1 . If ...