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... Install Automatic E-Mail Printing 133 Install 3D FaxSpeed 133 Install MFC 7100 Series Drivers Only 133 Other Options ...133 View On-Line Documentation 133 View Product Support Information 133 Brother Web Link 133 Exit ...133 Installing the Brother Software 134 Helpful Hints for Windows® 3.1, 3.11, ...-Function Link Pro Mode 138 Features ...139 Printer Driver ...140 Choosing the Right Kind of Paper 140 Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder 141 Loading Paper ...141 Manual Feed Slot ...142 Setup for Envelopes 143 Simultaneous Printing/Fax 144 Printer Operation Keys 144 On/OffLine Key ...144 ...
... Install Automatic E-Mail Printing 133 Install 3D FaxSpeed 133 Install MFC 7100 Series Drivers Only 133 Other Options ...133 View On-Line Documentation 133 View Product Support Information 133 Brother Web Link 133 Exit ...133 Installing the Brother Software 134 Helpful Hints for Windows® 3.1, 3.11, ...-Function Link Pro Mode 138 Features ...139 Printer Driver ...140 Choosing the Right Kind of Paper 140 Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder 141 Loading Paper ...141 Manual Feed Slot ...142 Setup for Envelopes 143 Simultaneous Printing/Fax 144 Printer Operation Keys 144 On/OffLine Key ...144 ...
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... 147 Using the Maintenance Utility Program for Printing from DOS 147 Maintenance ...147 Data 1 ...148 Data 2 ...148 Installing the Brother MFC-7100 Series DOS Tools 148 Using the Brother MFC-7100 Series Printer Driver 149 The Paper Tab ...149 Paper Size ...150 User Defined Paper Size 150 Paper Source ...151 Feeder ...151 Manual Feed ...151... ...157 The Control/Maintenance Tab 158 Monitor Calibration 159 Bi-Directional Printing 159 Maintenance ...159 The Cleaning Tab ...159 Test Print ...159 Cleaning ...160 The Printer Adjustment Tab 160 Vertical Alignment 160
... 147 Using the Maintenance Utility Program for Printing from DOS 147 Maintenance ...147 Data 1 ...148 Data 2 ...148 Installing the Brother MFC-7100 Series DOS Tools 148 Using the Brother MFC-7100 Series Printer Driver 149 The Paper Tab ...149 Paper Size ...150 User Defined Paper Size 150 Paper Source ...151 Feeder ...151 Manual Feed ...151... ...157 The Control/Maintenance Tab 158 Monitor Calibration 159 Bi-Directional Printing 159 Maintenance ...159 The Cleaning Tab ...159 Test Print ...159 Cleaning ...160 The Printer Adjustment Tab 160 Vertical Alignment 160
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... Media ...226 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting ... 227 Fax-Back System ...227 Brother on the World Wide Web 227 Brother Bulletin Board 227 Error Messages ...228 Document Jam ...229 Printer Jam or Paper Jam 230 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC 234 How to Improve Print Quality 236 Test Print ...236 Cleaning the...
... Media ...226 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting ... 227 Fax-Back System ...227 Brother on the World Wide Web 227 Brother Bulletin Board 227 Error Messages ...228 Document Jam ...229 Printer Jam or Paper Jam 230 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC 234 How to Improve Print Quality 236 Test Print ...236 Cleaning the...
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...to turn the printer online (ready to receive PC data) and offline (not ready to get basic information. of 130 Deletes entered data or backs locations at once. Dials phone and fax numbers, 13 Paper Type and can be lighter 5 Dial Pad or darker. 4 CHAPTER ONE MFC 7150C Control Panel ...Overview 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 29 30 1 2 3 4 MFC 715OC status status Function Set Clear Fine Photo S.Fine FAX TAD FAX/TEL Help/ Tel-index...
...to turn the printer online (ready to receive PC data) and offline (not ready to get basic information. of 130 Deletes entered data or backs locations at once. Dials phone and fax numbers, 13 Paper Type and can be lighter 5 Dial Pad or darker. 4 CHAPTER ONE MFC 7150C Control Panel ...Overview 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 29 30 1 2 3 4 MFC 715OC status status Function Set Clear Fine Photo S.Fine FAX TAD FAX/TEL Help/ Tel-index...
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...Lights Notify you that you instant LCD displays ONLINE. volume. Also inserts a pause in function procedure. you operation, or exits from the printer Use to select how the MFC 2 Microphone Picks up one step in autodial numbers. 4 Speed Dial Lets you dial stored phone numbers by pressing a two-digit number....turn the printer online (ready to receive PC data) and offline (not ready to temporarily change the quality and type of original for Copy and Video Printing modes. The speaker volume is online, the These 12 keys give you have voice or fax messages in the MFC. access ...
...Lights Notify you that you instant LCD displays ONLINE. volume. Also inserts a pause in function procedure. you operation, or exits from the printer Use to select how the MFC 2 Microphone Picks up one step in autodial numbers. 4 Speed Dial Lets you dial stored phone numbers by pressing a two-digit number....turn the printer online (ready to receive PC data) and offline (not ready to temporarily change the quality and type of original for Copy and Video Printing modes. The speaker volume is online, the These 12 keys give you have voice or fax messages in the MFC. access ...
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...BP36CL for letter) High Quality Coated Paper for letter) Color Ink Jet Transparencies- You can be sure to provide you use Brother special coated paper, glossy paper, and transparencies. (See page ii for letter) When you print on coated paper, transparencies,...- superfine mode (BPGLL for information about ordering Brother accessories). 3C H A P T E R T H R E E Paper 25 The quality of paper you optimum print quality. For best results, use in the printer driver. About Brother Paper Brother paper is manufactured specifically for this MFC, to select the correct media in the "...
...BP36CL for letter) High Quality Coated Paper for letter) Color Ink Jet Transparencies- You can be sure to provide you use Brother special coated paper, glossy paper, and transparencies. (See page ii for letter) When you print on coated paper, transparencies,...- superfine mode (BPGLL for information about ordering Brother accessories). 3C H A P T E R T H R E E Paper 25 The quality of paper you optimum print quality. For best results, use in the printer driver. About Brother Paper Brother paper is manufactured specifically for this MFC, to select the correct media in the "...
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... facing up toward you . Do not touch the shiny side. Keep the paper flat and away from the paper tray one side. 26 CHAPTER THREE s Brother coated (ink jet) paper is coated only on one page at a time. Load glossy paper in the original bag, and keep it absorbs water and... side of the paper or both sides of 20 lb (75 g/m2) Transparencies and glossy paper must be sure to use paper appropriate for laser printers/copiers may stain your resolution setting.
... facing up toward you . Do not touch the shiny side. Keep the paper flat and away from the paper tray one side. 26 CHAPTER THREE s Brother coated (ink jet) paper is coated only on one page at a time. Load glossy paper in the original bag, and keep it absorbs water and... side of the paper or both sides of 20 lb (75 g/m2) Transparencies and glossy paper must be sure to use paper appropriate for laser printers/copiers may stain your resolution setting.
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...1 2 unprintable area Paper Type Paper Size 1 Fax Cut Sheet Mono Copy Letter, Legal 0.12 Color Copy Printer Executive Printer 0.12 Organizer J, K, L Printer 0.12 Envelopes Printer 0.39 *Printer depends on cut sheets and envelopes. If the paper is curled, straighten it as much as possible by rolling ...it in the application you use only genuine Brother paper. s For fax reception paper ...
...1 2 unprintable area Paper Type Paper Size 1 Fax Cut Sheet Mono Copy Letter, Legal 0.12 Color Copy Printer Executive Printer 0.12 Organizer J, K, L Printer 0.12 Envelopes Printer 0.39 *Printer depends on cut sheets and envelopes. If the paper is curled, straighten it as much as possible by rolling ...it in the application you use only genuine Brother paper. s For fax reception paper ...
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28 CHAPTER THREE Do not use the following types of paper and envelopes: s Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped paper and envelopes s Extremely shiny or highly textured paper and envelopes s Envelopes with clasps s Envelopes of baggy construction s Envelopes not sharply creased s Embossed envelopes s Paper and envelopes already printed with a laser printer s Envelopes preprinted on the inside s Paper and envelopes that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked
28 CHAPTER THREE Do not use the following types of paper and envelopes: s Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped paper and envelopes s Extremely shiny or highly textured paper and envelopes s Envelopes with clasps s Envelopes of baggy construction s Envelopes not sharply creased s Embossed envelopes s Paper and envelopes already printed with a laser printer s Envelopes preprinted on the inside s Paper and envelopes that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked
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All you need to do is done on -screen programming and a Help key. The screen displays 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 3.COPY 4.VIDEO Then press 1 for Fax Functions-OR-press 2 for Printer Functions -OR-press 3 for Copy Functions-OR-press 4 for Video Functions. Select an option by pressing Set when the option ...appears on the display. Both arrow keys show all the functions your programming is follow the prompts as they guide you program your MFC. When the ...
All you need to do is done on -screen programming and a Help key. The screen displays 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 3.COPY 4.VIDEO Then press 1 for Fax Functions-OR-press 2 for Printer Functions -OR-press 3 for Copy Functions-OR-press 4 for Video Functions. Select an option by pressing Set when the option ...appears on the display. Both arrow keys show all the functions your programming is follow the prompts as they guide you program your MFC. When the ...
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...service to call your pager. MSG STORAGE Select if memory will store fax, voice or both. to register the ring pattern with the MFC. View or print a list of faxes received ON p. 96 into memory. 3. Caller IDs stored in . 6. pp. 51-52...quality. Fax Functions (continued) 8. ICM MAX. DISTINCTIVE 2. SETUP MSG CTR (For MFC 7160C Only) Function Description Factory Set More Info 1. Factory Set More Info - p. 236 - FAX: OFF p. 93 VOICE: ON 2. Printer Functions Function Description 1. TIME Select maximum length of incoming 30 (seconds) p. 97 ...
...service to call your pager. MSG STORAGE Select if memory will store fax, voice or both. to register the ring pattern with the MFC. View or print a list of faxes received ON p. 96 into memory. 3. Caller IDs stored in . 6. pp. 51-52...quality. Fax Functions (continued) 8. ICM MAX. DISTINCTIVE 2. SETUP MSG CTR (For MFC 7160C Only) Function Description Factory Set More Info 1. Factory Set More Info - p. 236 - FAX: OFF p. 93 VOICE: ON 2. Printer Functions Function Description 1. TIME Select maximum length of incoming 30 (seconds) p. 97 ...
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... software enables you install the Brother Multi-Function Link Pro Software. Multi-Function Link Pro does all this without taking over your computer. Mult-Function Link Pro turns your machine into a multi-function center, by using it as a color printer and a color scanner and ... important that you install the software. 15C H A P T E R F I F T E E N Setting Up the MFC and Computer to 129 Work Together Before You Install Multi-Function Link Pro Software Your MFC and computer can work together only if you to your personal computer free for important installation and troubleshooting...
... software enables you install the Brother Multi-Function Link Pro Software. Multi-Function Link Pro does all this without taking over your computer. Mult-Function Link Pro turns your machine into a multi-function center, by using it as a color printer and a color scanner and ... important that you install the software. 15C H A P T E R F I F T E E N Setting Up the MFC and Computer to 129 Work Together Before You Install Multi-Function Link Pro Software Your MFC and computer can work together only if you to your personal computer free for important installation and troubleshooting...
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... need to set up and operate the MFC as a printer. To order, call Brother at 1-888-8793232 (USA), 1-800-668-2768 (from within Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (from within Montreal). Use only a shielded interface cable that is less than 6.5 feet (2 meters) long. You must tell the Brother Representative the version of Windows®... Disk Drive 50MB CD-ROM 1 250MB CD-ROM 1 & 2 Operating System Windows® 3.1, 3.11, 95, 98 or NT® Workstation Version 4.0, DOS environment compatible with your MFC model number.
... need to set up and operate the MFC as a printer. To order, call Brother at 1-888-8793232 (USA), 1-800-668-2768 (from within Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (from within Montreal). Use only a shielded interface cable that is less than 6.5 feet (2 meters) long. You must tell the Brother Representative the version of Windows®... Disk Drive 50MB CD-ROM 1 250MB CD-ROM 1 & 2 Operating System Windows® 3.1, 3.11, 95, 98 or NT® Workstation Version 4.0, DOS environment compatible with your MFC model number.
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... interface cable to the parallel interface port of the MFC and secure the wire clips. 4 Connect the interface cable to the printer port of the MFC, plug in your computer, you must use the included Brother bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. 1 Unplug the MFC power cord from the electrical outlet before connecting the...
... interface cable to the parallel interface port of the MFC and secure the wire clips. 4 Connect the interface cable to the printer port of the MFC, plug in your computer, you must use the included Brother bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. 1 Unplug the MFC power cord from the electrical outlet before connecting the...
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... CD-ROM drive. 2 Enter the command for your version of software will be installed: Multi-Function Link Pro, Visioneer PaperPort™ LE viewer, and Brother scanner driver, printer drivers and True Type Compatible fonts, install: s Install Multi-Function Link Pro Install NetCentric™ FaxStorm If you want to be logged on as...; Workstation Version 4.0, you can complete the Remote Setup application. 132 C H A P T E R F I F T E E N Installing Multi-Function Link Pro Software (CD-ROM 1) IMPORTANT To install the software using your MFC, install: s NetCentric™ FaxStorm
... CD-ROM drive. 2 Enter the command for your version of software will be installed: Multi-Function Link Pro, Visioneer PaperPort™ LE viewer, and Brother scanner driver, printer drivers and True Type Compatible fonts, install: s Install Multi-Function Link Pro Install NetCentric™ FaxStorm If you want to be logged on as...; Workstation Version 4.0, you can complete the Remote Setup application. 132 C H A P T E R F I F T E E N Installing Multi-Function Link Pro Software (CD-ROM 1) IMPORTANT To install the software using your MFC, install: s NetCentric™ FaxStorm
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... The installer makes the installed printer driver the Windows® default. It is connected to restart Windows® so the changes become effective and the installed bi-directional parallel communications device driver can take effect. Receiving Messages into the PC See Connecting the MFC to the Computer p. 131...: A Select Setup from the Preferences... If any bi-directional parallel communications device driver has previously been installed, it will make the MFC driver inactive. The PC and the Multi-Function Link Pro Main Menu must be deactivated by adding DEVICE=bi-di.386 under the ...
... The installer makes the installed printer driver the Windows® default. It is connected to restart Windows® so the changes become effective and the installed bi-directional parallel communications device driver can take effect. Receiving Messages into the PC See Connecting the MFC to the Computer p. 131...: A Select Setup from the Preferences... If any bi-directional parallel communications device driver has previously been installed, it will make the MFC driver inactive. The PC and the Multi-Function Link Pro Main Menu must be deactivated by adding DEVICE=bi-di.386 under the ...
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... communicate useful information, such as the amount of a particular color ink, you print from DOS, the MFC uses ESC/P2. Fast Printing Speed-Using Draft mode, you can print from both Windows and DOS operating systems. When you 'll replace only the ... paper or glossy paper gives you highest resolution output. Low Running Cost-Whenever you run out of memory installed and other printing setup conditions, as Printer 139 Features The Multi-Function Center offers you many features you high resolution output. Bi-directional Parallel Interface-The parallel interface allows bi-directional (IEEE...
... communicate useful information, such as the amount of a particular color ink, you print from DOS, the MFC uses ESC/P2. Fast Printing Speed-Using Draft mode, you can print from both Windows and DOS operating systems. When you 'll replace only the ... paper or glossy paper gives you highest resolution output. Low Running Cost-Whenever you run out of memory installed and other printing setup conditions, as Printer 139 Features The Multi-Function Center offers you many features you high resolution output. Bi-directional Parallel Interface-The parallel interface allows bi-directional (IEEE...
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Printer Driver You can use with the MFC, please read "About Brother Paper" on p. 25 of Chapter 3 in this manual before selecting and purchasing paper for the MFC. Be sure to read Chapter 3 in this manual. Using the appropriate paper reduces the occurrence of paper jams. For complete ... Printing.) Choosing the Right Kind of Paper To achieve high quality printing using your computer: s Quality - 140 C H A P T E R S I X T E E N Straight Paper Path-The MFC can change the following printer settings when you print from your MFC, it's very important to select the right kind of paper.
Printer Driver You can use with the MFC, please read "About Brother Paper" on p. 25 of Chapter 3 in this manual before selecting and purchasing paper for the MFC. Be sure to read Chapter 3 in this manual. Using the appropriate paper reduces the occurrence of paper jams. For complete ... Printing.) Choosing the Right Kind of Paper To achieve high quality printing using your computer: s Quality - 140 C H A P T E R S I X T E E N Straight Paper Path-The MFC can change the following printer settings when you print from your MFC, it's very important to select the right kind of paper.
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... of paper in the Manual Feed Slot, holding it with the printing (coated) side facing up to insert paper in the manual feed slot, the MFC will print from the cassette. Make sure the paper is paper in the Manual Feed Slot is printed first, even when there is stacked below... to make sure the paper is straight and centered to print more than one page using the Manual Feed Slot, on your PC, in the printer driver Properties Paper tab, select "manual feed". 1 Load one sheet at a time in the feeder, and load the new paper. Adjust the paper guide. Align...
... of paper in the Manual Feed Slot, holding it with the printing (coated) side facing up to insert paper in the manual feed slot, the MFC will print from the cassette. Make sure the paper is paper in the Manual Feed Slot is printed first, even when there is stacked below... to make sure the paper is straight and centered to print more than one page using the Manual Feed Slot, on your PC, in the printer driver Properties Paper tab, select "manual feed". 1 Load one sheet at a time in the feeder, and load the new paper. Adjust the paper guide. Align...
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On completion, you can use the manual feed slot to print one envelope at a time. 1 Select the paper size setting in the manual feed slot. 143 U S I N G M F C A S P R I N T E R See The Paper Tab p. 149 Setup for Envelopes You can place another envelope in the printer driver Properties window. 2 Open the top cover. 3 Press the purple paper thickness adjustment lever down. 4 Close the top cover. 5 Insert an envelope into the manual feed slot sideways, with the print side face up. 6 From your PC application, tell the MFC to begin printing.
On completion, you can use the manual feed slot to print one envelope at a time. 1 Select the paper size setting in the manual feed slot. 143 U S I N G M F C A S P R I N T E R See The Paper Tab p. 149 Setup for Envelopes You can place another envelope in the printer driver Properties window. 2 Open the top cover. 3 Press the purple paper thickness adjustment lever down. 4 Close the top cover. 5 Insert an envelope into the manual feed slot sideways, with the print side face up. 6 From your PC application, tell the MFC to begin printing.