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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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...Dial Pad or darker. To access memory locations 15 Mono Copy 13 through text and options. 6 Volume High / Low Use this key to turn the printer online (ready to receive PC data) and offline (not ready to receive PC data) alternately. this key to temporarily for entering information into the change...Stop 17 Ink Management 22 Mode Lets you dial telephone and Stops a fax, cancels an Cleans the ink print heads Use to select how the MFC fax numbers without first printing them. 24 Tel-index Lets you look up one step in function access to previously stored procedure. empty. Also ...
...Dial Pad or darker. To access memory locations 15 Mono Copy 13 through text and options. 6 Volume High / Low Use this key to turn the printer online (ready to receive PC data) and offline (not ready to receive PC data) alternately. this key to temporarily for entering information into the change...Stop 17 Ink Management 22 Mode Lets you dial telephone and Stops a fax, cancels an Cleans the ink print heads Use to select how the MFC fax numbers without first printing them. 24 Tel-index Lets you look up one step in function access to previously stored procedure. empty. Also ...
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... down the Shift key. 18 On/OffLine Use this key to turn the printer online (ready to receive PC data) and offline (not ready to receive PC data) alternately. 9 One Touch Keys... When the printer is empty. 31 Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays messages to help Lets you speak to the ...and outgoing messages. 23 Message Indicator Lights Notify you that you have voice or fax messages in function procedure. INTRODUCTION 5 MFC 7160C Control Panel Overview 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 34 35 1 2 3 4 ...
... down the Shift key. 18 On/OffLine Use this key to turn the printer online (ready to receive PC data) and offline (not ready to receive PC data) alternately. 9 One Touch Keys... When the printer is empty. 31 Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays messages to help Lets you speak to the ...and outgoing messages. 23 Message Indicator Lights Notify you that you have voice or fax messages in function procedure. INTRODUCTION 5 MFC 7160C Control Panel Overview 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 34 35 1 2 3 4 ...
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... to select the correct media in the "Quality/Color" tab in the MFC. About Brother Paper Brother paper is manufactured specifically for information about ordering Brother accessories). For best results, use Brother special coated paper, glossy paper, and transparencies. (See page ii for this MFC, to provide you print on coated paper, transparencies, and glossy paper...) Color Ink Jet Glossy Paper- We recommend testing various papers before purchasing large quantities. 3C H A P T E R T H R E E Paper 25 The quality of paper you use in the printer driver.
... to select the correct media in the "Quality/Color" tab in the MFC. About Brother Paper Brother paper is manufactured specifically for information about ordering Brother accessories). For best results, use Brother special coated paper, glossy paper, and transparencies. (See page ii for this MFC, to provide you print on coated paper, transparencies, and glossy paper...) Color Ink Jet Glossy Paper- We recommend testing various papers before purchasing large quantities. 3C H A P T E R T H R E E Paper 25 The quality of paper you use in the printer driver.
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... (75 g/m2 ) Output Stacker: Approximately 75 Sheets 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. s For optimum output quality, be picked up from moisture and direct sunlight and heat. Use only recommended transparencies. Therefore... both sides of glossy paper is facing up toward you . Keep the paper flat and away from the paper tray one side. 26 CHAPTER THREE s Brother coated (ink jet) paper is facing up.
... (75 g/m2 ) Output Stacker: Approximately 75 Sheets 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. s For optimum output quality, be picked up from moisture and direct sunlight and heat. Use only recommended transparencies. Therefore... both sides of glossy paper is facing up toward you . Keep the paper flat and away from the paper tray one side. 26 CHAPTER THREE s Brother coated (ink jet) paper is facing up.
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... 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. P A P E R 27 s Curled or damaged paper... may cause paper jams and misfeeds. If the paper is curled, straighten it as much as possible by rolling it in the application you use only genuine Brother...
... 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. P A P E R 27 s Curled or damaged paper... may cause paper jams and misfeeds. If the paper is curled, straighten it as much as possible by rolling it in the application you use only genuine Brother...
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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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..., press Set . Both arrow keys show all the functions your MFC. These function options appear one after the other on the LCD. 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. Since your programming is follow the prompts as they guide you program your MFC has to help you through options...
..., press Set . Both arrow keys show all the functions your MFC. These function options appear one after the other on the LCD. 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. Since your programming is follow the prompts as they guide you program your MFC has to help you through options...
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... REMOTE ACCESS Set code for voice ON p. 98 messages as they come in memory. VERTICAL ALIGN need to call your pager. SETUP MSG CTR (For MFC 7160C Only) Function Description Factory Set More Info 1. ICM REC. pp. 236, 237 ON pp. 145, 238 FAX: OFF p. 93 VOICE: ON 2.... Adjust speaker volume for retrieving messages. 159 p. 101 0. FAX FWD/PAGING Set fax to register the ring pattern with the MFC. View or print a list of the last 30 - Printer Functions Function Description 1. MSG CTR OGM pp. 44, 93, 94 4. TEST PRINT Use these functions when you 2. MSG ...
... REMOTE ACCESS Set code for voice ON p. 98 messages as they come in memory. VERTICAL ALIGN need to call your pager. SETUP MSG CTR (For MFC 7160C Only) Function Description Factory Set More Info 1. ICM REC. pp. 236, 237 ON pp. 145, 238 FAX: OFF p. 93 VOICE: ON 2.... Adjust speaker volume for retrieving messages. 159 p. 101 0. FAX FWD/PAGING Set fax to register the ring pattern with the MFC. View or print a list of the last 30 - Printer Functions Function Description 1. MSG CTR OGM pp. 44, 93, 94 4. TEST PRINT Use these functions when you 2. MSG ...
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...addition, the included 3D FaxSpeed software enables you install the Brother Multi-Function Link Pro Software. Before you install the Multi.... Mult-Function Link Pro turns your machine into a multi-function center, by using it as a color printer and a color scanner and enabling PC faxing from Windows® applications in your personal computer. Multi-Function ...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 computer before you must read the...
...addition, the included 3D FaxSpeed software enables you install the Brother Multi-Function Link Pro Software. Before you install the Multi.... Mult-Function Link Pro turns your machine into a multi-function center, by using it as a color printer and a color scanner and enabling PC faxing from Windows® applications in your personal computer. Multi-Function ...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 computer before you must read the...
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...your Windows® version If you need to set up and operate the MFC as a printer. You must tell the Brother Representative the version of Windows® that is not available on Floppy Diskette.). To order, call Brother at 1-888-8793232 (USA), 1-800-668-2768 (from within Canada) ...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. Computer Requirements The following are available on CD-ROM. If you need a Floppy Diskette version (only Multi-Function Link Pro and Visioneer ...
...your Windows® version If you need to set up and operate the MFC as a printer. You must tell the Brother Representative the version of Windows® that is not available on Floppy Diskette.). To order, call Brother at 1-888-8793232 (USA), 1-800-668-2768 (from within Canada) ...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. Computer Requirements The following are available on CD-ROM. If you need a Floppy Diskette version (only Multi-Function Link Pro and Visioneer ...
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For the location of your computer's parallel printer port, see the User's Guide for your computer. 5 Before plugging in the electrical cord 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 parallel...
For the location of your computer's parallel printer port, see the User's Guide for your computer. 5 Before plugging in the electrical cord 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 parallel...
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... 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 can complete the Remote... normal User name. After Multi-Function Link Pro is installed, restart Windows NT® a second time and again log in using your MFC, install: s NetCentric™ FaxStorm After you must be logged on as the Administrator, so you want to be able to Install Install...
... 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 can complete the Remote... normal User name. After Multi-Function Link Pro is installed, restart Windows NT® a second time and again log in using your MFC, install: s NetCentric™ FaxStorm After you must be logged on as the Administrator, so you want to be able to Install Install...
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...Answer Mode select Fax only. If any bi-directional parallel communications device driver has previously been installed, it will make the MFC driver inactive. s During this installation, changes have been made to the parallel interface, LPT1 (for Windows® 3.1... the PC. pull-down menu in the Multi-Function Link Pro software: A Select Setup from the Preferences... Please see below). s The installer makes the installed printer driver the Windows® default. 137 S E T T I N G U P T H E M F C A N D C O M P U T E R T O W O R K T O G E T H E R IMPORTANT Helpful Hints for Windows®...
...Answer Mode select Fax only. If any bi-directional parallel communications device driver has previously been installed, it will make the MFC driver inactive. s During this installation, changes have been made to the parallel interface, LPT1 (for Windows® 3.1... the PC. pull-down menu in the Multi-Function Link Pro software: A Select Setup from the Preferences... Please see below). s The installer makes the installed printer driver the Windows® default. 137 S E T T I N G U P T H E M F C A N D C O M P U T E R T O W O R K T O G E T H E R IMPORTANT Helpful Hints for Windows®...
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... Fast Printing Speed-Using Draft mode, you can print from DOS, the MFC uses ESC/P2. Suitable Uses-You can print 4 pages per minute in a high quality ink jet printer. Printer status is also reported. Bi-directional Parallel Interface-The parallel interface allows bi...-directional (IEEE 1284 compliant) communication with your computer. 16C H A P T E R S I X T E E N Using MFC as the supplied Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95, 98 or NT...
... Fast Printing Speed-Using Draft mode, you can print from DOS, the MFC uses ESC/P2. Suitable Uses-You can print 4 pages per minute in a high quality ink jet printer. Printer status is also reported. Bi-directional Parallel Interface-The parallel interface allows bi...-directional (IEEE 1284 compliant) communication with your computer. 16C H A P T E R S I X T E E N Using MFC as the supplied Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95, 98 or NT...
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.../Halftone Selection s Start Maintenance Program (See Chapter 17, PC Printing.) Choosing the Right Kind of Paper To achieve high quality printing using your computer: s Quality - 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...
.../Halftone Selection s Start Maintenance Program (See Chapter 17, PC Printing.) Choosing the Right Kind of Paper To achieve high quality printing using your computer: s Quality - 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...
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... 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 manual feed slot, the MFC will print from the cassette. plain paper. 4 Close the feeder cover. Paper loaded in the multi...
... 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 manual feed slot, the MFC will print from the cassette. plain paper. 4 Close the feeder cover. Paper loaded in the multi...
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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. 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.