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... can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for Brother Printer Driver updates. USA: 1-800-521-2846 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 (voice) BROTHER NUMBERS i You can use fax-back system, so you can 't resolve difficulty with your MFC machine using this manual, call our fax-back system, and follow...
... can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for Brother Printer Driver updates. USA: 1-800-521-2846 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 (voice) BROTHER NUMBERS i You can use fax-back system, so you can 't resolve difficulty with your MFC machine using this manual, call our fax-back system, and follow...
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Copy Functions 4-5 4. Fax Functions 4-2 2. Printer Functions 4-5 3. Video Functions 4-6 5. PhotoCapture Center™ Function (For MFC 7400C only 4-6 Initial Setup 5-1 Getting Started 5-1 Setting Station ID 5-1 Entering Text 5-2 Inserting spaces 5-2 Making corrections 5-2 Repeating letters 5-2 Special characters and symbols 5-3 Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (...
Copy Functions 4-5 4. Fax Functions 4-2 2. Printer Functions 4-5 3. Video Functions 4-6 5. PhotoCapture Center™ Function (For MFC 7400C only 4-6 Initial Setup 5-1 Getting Started 5-1 Setting Station ID 5-1 Entering Text 5-2 Inserting spaces 5-2 Making corrections 5-2 Repeating letters 5-2 Special characters and symbols 5-3 Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (...
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.../98/98SE/ME/ 2000 Professional or Windows NT® 4.0 14-31 Receiving Faxes into the PC (For MFC 7400C only 14-32 15 Using the MFC as a Printer 15-1 Features 15-1 Printer Driver 15-1 Choosing the Right Kind of Paper 15-2 Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder 15-2 Loading Paper 15-3 Simultaneous... Keys 15-4 Reset Key 15-4 Ink Management Key 15-4 Turning Off Bi-directional Printing 15-4 16 Printer Driver Settings 16-1 Using the Brother MFC 7300C/MFC 7400C Printer Driver.... 16-1 The Paper Tab 16-1 Paper Size 16-2 User Defined Paper Size 16-3 Orientation 16-3 Copies 16-3 Collate 16-3 ...
.../98/98SE/ME/ 2000 Professional or Windows NT® 4.0 14-31 Receiving Faxes into the PC (For MFC 7400C only 14-32 15 Using the MFC as a Printer 15-1 Features 15-1 Printer Driver 15-1 Choosing the Right Kind of Paper 15-2 Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder 15-2 Loading Paper 15-3 Simultaneous... Keys 15-4 Reset Key 15-4 Ink Management Key 15-4 Turning Off Bi-directional Printing 15-4 16 Printer Driver Settings 16-1 Using the Brother MFC 7300C/MFC 7400C Printer Driver.... 16-1 The Paper Tab 16-1 Paper Size 16-2 User Defined Paper Size 16-3 Orientation 16-3 Copies 16-3 Collate 16-3 ...
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... Center™ (MFC 7400C only 20-1 Introduction 20-1 PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro 20-2 Overview of Basic Steps 20-2 Using Automatic E-Mail Printing 21-1 For Windows® 95/98/98SE, ME only 21-1 To Access the On-Line Documentation 21-1 Using the Brother MFC with a New ... Mac OS 8.5/8.51/8.6/9.0 22-1 Notice to Computer Users 22-1 Installing the Brother Printer and Scanner Drivers 22-2 Installing PaperPort 22-2 Using Brother Printer driver with your Apple® Macintosh® .... 22-3 Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your Apple® Macintosh 22-5 Accessing the Scanner ...
... Center™ (MFC 7400C only 20-1 Introduction 20-1 PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro 20-2 Overview of Basic Steps 20-2 Using Automatic E-Mail Printing 21-1 For Windows® 95/98/98SE, ME only 21-1 To Access the On-Line Documentation 21-1 Using the Brother MFC with a New ... Mac OS 8.5/8.51/8.6/9.0 22-1 Notice to Computer Users 22-1 Installing the Brother Printer and Scanner Drivers 22-2 Installing PaperPort 22-2 Using Brother Printer driver with your Apple® Macintosh® .... 22-3 Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your Apple® Macintosh 22-5 Accessing the Scanner ...
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... and Routine Maintenance 24-1 Troubleshooting 24-1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 24-1 Brother Bulletin Board 24-1 Error Messages 24-2 Document Jam 24-3 Printer Jam or Paper Jam 24-4 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC 24-6 How to Improve Print Quality 24-8 Cleaning the Print Head 24...-8 Aligning Ink Cartridges 24-9 Turning Off Bi-directional Printing 24-10 Packing and Shipping the MFC 24-10 Routine Maintenance 24-12 Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen 24-13 Replacing the Ink Cartridges 24-13 25 Glossary G-1 26 Specifications S-1 Product Description S-1 Fax...
... and Routine Maintenance 24-1 Troubleshooting 24-1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 24-1 Brother Bulletin Board 24-1 Error Messages 24-2 Document Jam 24-3 Printer Jam or Paper Jam 24-4 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC 24-6 How to Improve Print Quality 24-8 Cleaning the Print Head 24...-8 Aligning Ink Cartridges 24-9 Turning Off Bi-directional Printing 24-10 Packing and Shipping the MFC 24-10 Routine Maintenance 24-12 Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen 24-13 Replacing the Ink Cartridges 24-13 25 Glossary G-1 26 Specifications S-1 Product Description S-1 Fax...
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... of Copy, Video printing and PhotoCapture Center ™ (For MFC 7400C only). Options You can be used as a keyboard for entering information into the MFC. (Only for Copy and Video Printing and PhotoCapture Center™ (For MFC 7400C only). Also lets you dial stored phone numbers by pressing a...# key lets you switch the dialing type during a telephone call from the printer memory, and then resets and restores to help you set and operate your MFC. 2 Redial/Pause Redials the last number called. MFC 7300C and MFC 7400C Control Panel Overview 2 1 15 14 13 3 12 4 56 7 89 ...
... of Copy, Video printing and PhotoCapture Center ™ (For MFC 7400C only). Options You can be used as a keyboard for entering information into the MFC. (Only for Copy and Video Printing and PhotoCapture Center™ (For MFC 7400C only). Also lets you dial stored phone numbers by pressing a...# key lets you switch the dialing type during a telephone call from the printer memory, and then resets and restores to help you set and operate your MFC. 2 Redial/Pause Redials the last number called. MFC 7300C and MFC 7400C Control Panel Overview 2 1 15 14 13 3 12 4 56 7 89 ...
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..., avoid stacking by the kind of paper you print on one side. s Store paper in the printer driver. Use only recommended transparencies. 3-1 PAPER 3 Paper 3 The quality of your document can use Brother special coated paper, glossy paper, and transparencies. (See page ii for your next document. For best...Color Ink Jet Glossy Paper-superfine mode (BPGLL for letter) s For optimum output quality, we recommend you . Therefore, when loading paper in the MFC. s For optimum output quality, be sure to select the correct media in the "Quality/Color" tab in the original bag, and keep it ...
..., avoid stacking by the kind of paper you print on one side. s Store paper in the printer driver. Use only recommended transparencies. 3-1 PAPER 3 Paper 3 The quality of your document can use Brother special coated paper, glossy paper, and transparencies. (See page ii for your next document. For best...Color Ink Jet Glossy Paper-superfine mode (BPGLL for letter) s For optimum output quality, we recommend you . Therefore, when loading paper in the MFC. s For optimum output quality, be sure to select the correct media in the "Quality/Color" tab in the original bag, and keep it ...
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...Paper Size Fax Cut Sheet Letter, Legal Mono Copy Color Copy Printer Executive Printer Organizer K, L Printer Envelopes Printer (inch) 1 2 3 4 0.16 0.12 0.43 0.16 0.24 0.34 0.12 0.43 0.13 0.13 0.12 0.43 0.13 0.13 0.39 0.79 0.13 0.13 *Printer depends on the settings in the application you are using. ...Print Area The Print Area depends on the Printer driver. The figures below show the unprintable areas on the inside s Paper and envelopes that cannot...
...Paper Size Fax Cut Sheet Letter, Legal Mono Copy Color Copy Printer Executive Printer Organizer K, L Printer Envelopes Printer (inch) 1 2 3 4 0.16 0.12 0.43 0.16 0.24 0.34 0.12 0.43 0.13 0.13 0.12 0.43 0.13 0.13 0.39 0.79 0.13 0.13 *Printer depends on the settings in the application you are using. ...Print Area The Print Area depends on the Printer driver. The figures below show the unprintable areas on the inside s Paper and envelopes that cannot...
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... the prompts as they guide you want to save key strokes. The screen displays: Then press 1 for PhotoCapture Center™ Functions (For MFC 7400C only). 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 3.COPY 4.VIDEO 5.PHOTOCAPTURE When you passed your selection, press Set. When the screen displays your choice or to exit the Function Mode, ...do is done on the LCD, we created step-by-step on the LCD. Note If you through options by pressing Function. press 2 for Printer Functions-OR-press 3 for Copy Functions-OR-press 4 for Video Functions-OR-press 5 for Fax Functions-OR- You can choose. User-friendly ...
... the prompts as they guide you want to save key strokes. The screen displays: Then press 1 for PhotoCapture Center™ Functions (For MFC 7400C only). 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 3.COPY 4.VIDEO 5.PHOTOCAPTURE When you passed your selection, press Set. When the screen displays your choice or to exit the Function Mode, ...do is done on the LCD, we created step-by-step on the LCD. Note If you through options by pressing Function. press 2 for Printer Functions-OR-press 3 for Copy Functions-OR-press 4 for Video Functions-OR-press 5 for Fax Functions-OR- You can choose. User-friendly ...
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... the type of Black, when you - 24-8 need to register the ring pattern with the MFC. CALLER ID Description Factory Setting Page Uses the phone company OFF 6-8 Distinctive Ring subscriber service to adjust the print - 24-9 quality. Printer Functions Function 1. TEST PRINT 2. Selects Draft, Normal, High NORMAL 11-7 or Photo copy quality...
... the type of Black, when you - 24-8 need to register the ring pattern with the MFC. CALLER ID Description Factory Setting Page Uses the phone company OFF 6-8 Distinctive Ring subscriber service to adjust the print - 24-9 quality. Printer Functions Function 1. TEST PRINT 2. Selects Draft, Normal, High NORMAL 11-7 or Photo copy quality...
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Before you install the Multi-Function Link® Pro, you hook up your MFC to use your fax machine as a printer and a scanner and to your computer before you install the software. Before You Install Multi-Function Link® Pro If you have a USB cable (For ...-ROM. Install the Multi-Function Link® Pro and other Brother software from Windows® on your PC. Only the MFC 7400C has PC Fax, which is a 6in1 multi-function center. 14 Setting Up the MFC and PC 14 to Work Together Using the Brother Machine with Your PC Multi-Function Link® Pro software...
Before you install the Multi-Function Link® Pro, you hook up your MFC to use your fax machine as a printer and a scanner and to your computer before you install the software. Before You Install Multi-Function Link® Pro If you have a USB cable (For ...-ROM. Install the Multi-Function Link® Pro and other Brother software from Windows® on your PC. Only the MFC 7400C has PC Fax, which is a 6in1 multi-function center. 14 Setting Up the MFC and PC 14 to Work Together Using the Brother Machine with Your PC Multi-Function Link® Pro software...
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... for your computer. 7 Before plugging in your computer and turning it with the two screws. Some text may be different depending on your computer's parallel printer port, see the User's Guide for the operating system you are using . 14 - 4 S E T T I N G U P T H E M F C A N D P C T O W O R K T O G E T H E R Using Windows... New Hardware Wizard screen appears, click Next. For the location of the Brother machine, then turn on which operating system you are using . 6 Connect the interface cable to the printer port of the computer and secure it on, plug in the electrical cord...
... for your computer. 7 Before plugging in your computer and turning it with the two screws. Some text may be different depending on your computer's parallel printer port, see the User's Guide for the operating system you are using . 14 - 4 S E T T I N G U P T H E M F C A N D P C T O W O R K T O G E T H E R Using Windows... New Hardware Wizard screen appears, click Next. For the location of the Brother machine, then turn on which operating system you are using . 6 Connect the interface cable to the printer port of the computer and secure it on, plug in the electrical cord...
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14 Make sure your printer driver name is displayed and click Next. 15 You can use the name supplied on screen. When you can type a name for this printer, or you have finished, click Finish. 16 When the Add New Hardware Wizard displays click Finish. S E T T I N G U P T H E M F C A N D P C T O W O R K T O G E T H E R 14 - 7
14 Make sure your printer driver name is displayed and click Next. 15 You can use the name supplied on screen. When you can type a name for this printer, or you have finished, click Finish. 16 When the Add New Hardware Wizard displays click Finish. S E T T I N G U P T H E M F C A N D P C T O W O R K T O G E T H E R 14 - 7
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Note You might see it, click Yes to install the Printer and Scanner drivers. If you see "Digital Signature Not Found" dialog during installation. 16 Repeat Steps 8-15 to install the driver. 17 Click Finish. 18 When the Setup window appears, and the Status bar reaches 100%, the remaining drivers will be copied. S E T T I N G U P T H E M F C A N D P C T O W O R K T O G E T H E R 14 - 11
Note You might see it, click Yes to install the Printer and Scanner drivers. If you see "Digital Signature Not Found" dialog during installation. 16 Repeat Steps 8-15 to install the driver. 17 Click Finish. 18 When the Setup window appears, and the Status bar reaches 100%, the remaining drivers will be copied. S E T T I N G U P T H E M F C A N D P C T O W O R K T O G E T H E R 14 - 11
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Now you have been installed. Note If you want to install PaparPort® or MFLPro, go to the CD section. (See Installing the Brother Software on page 14-27.) Using Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 8 Windows NT® Workstation 4.0 does not have Plug & Play, so you can print and scan. Click the Start button in the Task bar, and select Setting, Printer. 19 Click OK. 20 All the drivers have to install drivers manually. Then double click the Add Printer. 9 Select My Computer and click Next. 14 - 12 S E T T I N G U P T H E M F C A N D P C T O W O R K T O G E T H E R
Now you have been installed. Note If you want to install PaparPort® or MFLPro, go to the CD section. (See Installing the Brother Software on page 14-27.) Using Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 8 Windows NT® Workstation 4.0 does not have Plug & Play, so you can print and scan. Click the Start button in the Task bar, and select Setting, Printer. 19 Click OK. 20 All the drivers have to install drivers manually. Then double click the Add Printer. 9 Select My Computer and click Next. 14 - 12 S E T T I N G U P T H E M F C A N D P C T O W O R K T O G E T H E R
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13 Double-click on the CD icon and click on some MFC models. 14 - 14 S E T T I N G U P T H E M F C A N D P C T O W O R K T O G E T H E R This dialog box may not be displayed on the "x:\nt40" (x: is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive.) folder, then click Open. 14 Make sure Specify a location is selected and click OK. 15 Select your printer model, then click Next.
13 Double-click on the CD icon and click on some MFC models. 14 - 14 S E T T I N G U P T H E M F C A N D P C T O W O R K T O G E T H E R This dialog box may not be displayed on the "x:\nt40" (x: is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive.) folder, then click Open. 14 Make sure Specify a location is selected and click OK. 15 Select your printer model, then click Next.
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Enter x:\nt40\setup\setup.exe then click OK. 22 When the Setup Window appears, and the status bar reaches 100%, the remaining drivers will have to install them manually. Click the Start button in the Printer list. 21 To install the other drivers (such as Scanner), you will be copied 14 - 16 S E T T I N G U P T H E M F C A N D P C T O W O R K T O G E T H E R 19 After the test page has been printed, click Yes. 20 Now the printer driver has been installed, and you can see the driver in the task bar, then select Run.
Enter x:\nt40\setup\setup.exe then click OK. 22 When the Setup Window appears, and the status bar reaches 100%, the remaining drivers will have to install them manually. Click the Start button in the Printer list. 21 To install the other drivers (such as Scanner), you will be copied 14 - 16 S E T T I N G U P T H E M F C A N D P C T O W O R K T O G E T H E R 19 After the test page has been printed, click Yes. 20 Now the printer driver has been installed, and you can see the driver in the task bar, then select Run.
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17 Click Next. 18 When the Add New Hardware Wizard displays the message that installation is completed, click Finish. To install all the drivers, repeat Steps 4 to 12. 19 After the USB Composite Device, PhotoCapture Center (For MFC 7400C only) Fax Modem, Scanner and Printer Drivers have been installed, select BRUSB: USB Printer Port as the printer port and click Next. 14 - 22 S E T T I N G U P T H E M F C A N D P C T O W O R K T O G E T H E R
17 Click Next. 18 When the Add New Hardware Wizard displays the message that installation is completed, click Finish. To install all the drivers, repeat Steps 4 to 12. 19 After the USB Composite Device, PhotoCapture Center (For MFC 7400C only) Fax Modem, Scanner and Printer Drivers have been installed, select BRUSB: USB Printer Port as the printer port and click Next. 14 - 22 S E T T I N G U P T H E M F C A N D P C T O W O R K T O G E T H E R
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20 Enter a name for the printer, or you have finished, click Next. 21 Select Yes (Recommended) to print a Test Page and click Finish. 22 After the test page has been printed, click Yes. S E T T I N G U P T H E M F C A N D P C T O W O R K T O G E T H E R 14 - 23 When you can use the name supplied.
20 Enter a name for the printer, or you have finished, click Next. 21 Select Yes (Recommended) to print a Test Page and click Finish. 22 After the test page has been printed, click Yes. S E T T I N G U P T H E M F C A N D P C T O W O R K T O G E T H E R 14 - 23 When you can use the name supplied.
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...of this window does not appear, please use Windows Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD.) Please note that the software will automatically detect the operating system you are using Windows® 2000 Professional or NT...174;4.0, before you can install the software, you must install drivers for Printer and Scanner before you are using and will appear: S E T T I N G U P T H E M F C A N D P C T O W O R K T O G E T H E R 14 - 27 Note If you install the software (MFL...
...of this window does not appear, please use Windows Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD.) Please note that the software will automatically detect the operating system you are using Windows® 2000 Professional or NT...174;4.0, before you can install the software, you must install drivers for Printer and Scanner before you are using and will appear: S E T T I N G U P T H E M F C A N D P C T O W O R K T O G E T H E R 14 - 27 Note If you install the software (MFL...