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.... BSI Certificate of registration No. Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 rue Hôtel de Ville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, CANADA H9B 3H6 These machines are made for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) Chapter 10: USING THE MFC AS A PRINTER Chapter 11: PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS... Chapter 6: RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS Chapter 7: POLLING Chapter 8: REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (Only for MFC 4550) Chapter 9: MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS (Only for use in foreign countries. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 Brother International Corporation 200 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ 08875-6714, U.S.A.
.... BSI Certificate of registration No. Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 rue Hôtel de Ville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, CANADA H9B 3H6 These machines are made for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) Chapter 10: USING THE MFC AS A PRINTER Chapter 11: PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS... Chapter 6: RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS Chapter 7: POLLING Chapter 8: REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (Only for MFC 4550) Chapter 9: MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS (Only for use in foreign countries. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 Brother International Corporation 200 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ 08875-6714, U.S.A.
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...for information on how to set up your MFC and prepared your MFC to use the Scanner and PC Fax. It is a Fax, Printer, Copier, Scanner and PC Fax. Information about your MFC 4550 has 5 performance modes. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 Introduction to the Operations Manual ...for Fax, Printer, Copier Have you set up your MFC, so you can access important information whenever ...
...for information on how to set up your MFC and prepared your MFC to use the Scanner and PC Fax. It is a Fax, Printer, Copier, Scanner and PC Fax. Information about your MFC 4550 has 5 performance modes. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 Introduction to the Operations Manual ...for Fax, Printer, Copier Have you set up your MFC, so you can access important information whenever ...
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...SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY 2-1 User-friendly Programming 2-1 Using the Function Mode to Set the Sleep Time 2-12 3. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS • ·· For Your Information 1. TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS ........ 3-1 Setting the Dialing Mode...of Numbers 3-11 • Chain Dialing 3-11 4. THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS 1-1 TELEPHONE AREA 1-2 ONE-TOUCH, PRINTER AND COPY AREA 1-3 LCD & USER SETUP AREA 1-5 MESSAGE CENTER AREA (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 1-7 2. USING THE UNIT AS A TELEPHONE ........ 4-1 Manual Dialing 4-1 One-Touch Dialing 4-1
...SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY 2-1 User-friendly Programming 2-1 Using the Function Mode to Set the Sleep Time 2-12 3. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS • ·· For Your Information 1. TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS ........ 3-1 Setting the Dialing Mode...of Numbers 3-11 • Chain Dialing 3-11 4. THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS 1-1 TELEPHONE AREA 1-2 ONE-TOUCH, PRINTER AND COPY AREA 1-3 LCD & USER SETUP AREA 1-5 MESSAGE CENTER AREA (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 1-7 2. USING THE UNIT AS A TELEPHONE ........ 4-1 Manual Dialing 4-1 One-Touch Dialing 4-1
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...Key 10-5 Print Priority Key 10-5 • Windows® Printing 10-6 • Remote Printer Console Program for DOS (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 10-6 • Popular Printer Emulation Support (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 10-6 • Bidirectional Parallel Interface 10-6 • Enhanced Memory Management 10-6 Multipurpose Sheet ... you load more than one sheet of paper manually: .... 10-9 • Paper Tray 10-10 Printing the Internal Font List (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 10-11 Printing the Print Configuration List (Only for the Voice Alarm ....... 9-29 How Will the Voice Alarm Perform...
...Key 10-5 Print Priority Key 10-5 • Windows® Printing 10-6 • Remote Printer Console Program for DOS (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 10-6 • Popular Printer Emulation Support (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 10-6 • Bidirectional Parallel Interface 10-6 • Enhanced Memory Management 10-6 Multipurpose Sheet ... you load more than one sheet of paper manually: .... 10-9 • Paper Tray 10-10 Printing the Internal Font List (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 10-11 Printing the Print Configuration List (Only for the Voice Alarm ....... 9-29 How Will the Voice Alarm Perform...
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...-US-5.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS 15. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 15-1 Connecting the Serial Interface Board (RS100M) (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 15-1 Setting the Serial Interface Parameters (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 15-3 Memory Board 15-6 Optional Memory for the Printer & Fax Operations ..... 15-6 Installing the Optional Memory Board 15-7 16.T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G P R O C E D U R E S ........16-1 Error Messages 16-2 Other Problems...
...-US-5.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS 15. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 15-1 Connecting the Serial Interface Board (RS100M) (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 15-1 Setting the Serial Interface Parameters (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 15-3 Memory Board 15-6 Optional Memory for the Printer & Fax Operations ..... 15-6 Installing the Optional Memory Board 15-7 16.T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G P R O C E D U R E S ........16-1 Error Messages 16-2 Other Problems...
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... Start 10 11 12 Speed Dial 0 Shift 22 23 24 Print Priority Copy A Telephone Area B One-Touch, Printer and Copy Area MFC 7550MC (MFC 6550MC panel keys are same as 7550MC) C LCD & User Setting Area D Message Center Area MFC 7550MC status status Set Function Clear Hook ABC DEF 123 Hold GH I JKL MNO 4 56 Redial / Pause PQRS...
... Start 10 11 12 Speed Dial 0 Shift 22 23 24 Print Priority Copy A Telephone Area B One-Touch, Printer and Copy Area MFC 7550MC (MFC 6550MC panel keys are same as 7550MC) C LCD & User Setting Area D Message Center Area MFC 7550MC status status Set Function Clear Hook ABC DEF 123 Hold GH I JKL MNO 4 56 Redial / Pause PQRS...
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...Auto Reduction function to make a copy. (See page 12-1~6.) 11. Enlarge/Reduce (The MFC 4550 has separate keys for 6550MC/7550MC) This key is pressed together with Reset, it resets and restores the MFC to copy original multiple pages copied in order. (See page 12-3.) 12. Sort (... recording paper. (See page 12-4~5.) 10. Photo This key is used to the factory default settings. 8. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS b ONE-TOUCH, PRINTER AND COPY AREA MFC 7550MC Information 7. One-Touch Dial Keys These 12 keys give you select: 200%, 150%, 125%, 120%, 100%,...
...Auto Reduction function to make a copy. (See page 12-1~6.) 11. Enlarge/Reduce (The MFC 4550 has separate keys for 6550MC/7550MC) This key is pressed together with Reset, it resets and restores the MFC to copy original multiple pages copied in order. (See page 12-3.) 12. Sort (... recording paper. (See page 12-4~5.) 10. Photo This key is used to the factory default settings. 8. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS b ONE-TOUCH, PRINTER AND COPY AREA MFC 7550MC Information 7. One-Touch Dial Keys These 12 keys give you select: 200%, 150%, 125%, 120%, 100%,...
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When it is used to start an operation, such as sending a fax. (See page 16. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS b ONE-TOUCH, PRINTER AND COPY AREA MFC 7550MC 13. Stop This key is pressed together with Shift, it clears some operation and 5-5.) b 01 02 03 13 14... errors. (See page 10-4~5.) 17. Start LCD displays ONLINE. (See page 10-4.) Use this key to print a test page. When the printer is in the memory. Test/Reset This key is pressed all faxes will be received into memory without decreasing memory available for memory transmission and...
When it is used to start an operation, such as sending a fax. (See page 16. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS b ONE-TOUCH, PRINTER AND COPY AREA MFC 7550MC 13. Stop This key is pressed together with Shift, it clears some operation and 5-5.) b 01 02 03 13 14... errors. (See page 10-4~5.) 17. Start LCD displays ONLINE. (See page 10-4.) Use this key to print a test page. When the printer is in the memory. Test/Reset This key is pressed all faxes will be received into memory without decreasing memory available for memory transmission and...
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... (OSP), so you set up and operate your machine (On-Screen Programming), the upper row shows fax and copy status and the lower row shows printer and scanner status. (See page 2-1.) 20. Clear This key deletes entered data or backs up one step in function mode (see page 2-1) or...to the left. Z (Left Arrow) This key moves the LCD cursor to back up one step when you are in function mode. (See page 2-2.) c MFC 7550MC status Vo status Set Function Clear Tel- 23. Liquid Crystal Display The LCD displays messages that will help you can alter various settings. (See page 2-1.) 1-5...
... (OSP), so you set up and operate your machine (On-Screen Programming), the upper row shows fax and copy status and the lower row shows printer and scanner status. (See page 2-1.) 20. Clear This key deletes entered data or backs up one step in function mode (see page 2-1) or...to the left. Z (Left Arrow) This key moves the LCD cursor to back up one step when you are in function mode. (See page 2-2.) c MFC 7550MC status Vo status Set Function Clear Tel- 23. Liquid Crystal Display The LCD displays messages that will help you can alter various settings. (See page 2-1.) 1-5...
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...5-22~23.) 29. Resolution This key is used to scan in your originals at twice the normal speed, by pressing this key (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC). 1-6 Coverpage This key is used to set the resolution requirements when sending a fax. (See page 5-3.) 26. c Fax status Fine Fax... Photo S.Fine F/ T Resolution Mode SIX IN ONE FAX PRINTER COPIER SCANNER PC FAX MESSAGE CENTER Coverpage Super Q.Scan Help L Speaker H 28. Super Q.Scan ...
...5-22~23.) 29. Resolution This key is used to scan in your originals at twice the normal speed, by pressing this key (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC). 1-6 Coverpage This key is used to set the resolution requirements when sending a fax. (See page 5-3.) 26. c Fax status Fine Fax... Photo S.Fine F/ T Resolution Mode SIX IN ONE FAX PRINTER COPIER SCANNER PC FAX MESSAGE CENTER Coverpage Super Q.Scan Help L Speaker H 28. Super Q.Scan ...
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... KEYS d MESSAGE CENTER AREA (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) MFC 7550MC Information 30. Voice and Fax Indicator Lights These lights tell you whether voice or document messages are stored in your MFC. (See page 9-10, 13, 14, 31.) 1-7 Play This key erases voice or fax messages stored in your MFC. (See page 9-8, 19, 28~29.) 32... status Fine Fax Photo S.Fine F/ T Tel-index Resolution Mode 01 02 03 13 14 15 04 05 06 On/Off Line SIX IN ONE FAX PRINTER COPIER SCANNER PC FAX MESSAGE CENTER Coverpage Super Q.Scan Help d L Speaker H Photo Record Erase Play 31.
... KEYS d MESSAGE CENTER AREA (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) MFC 7550MC Information 30. Voice and Fax Indicator Lights These lights tell you whether voice or document messages are stored in your MFC. (See page 9-10, 13, 14, 31.) 1-7 Play This key erases voice or fax messages stored in your MFC. (See page 9-8, 19, 28~29.) 32... status Fine Fax Photo S.Fine F/ T Tel-index Resolution Mode 01 02 03 13 14 15 04 05 06 On/Off Line SIX IN ONE FAX PRINTER COPIER SCANNER PC FAX MESSAGE CENTER Coverpage Super Q.Scan Help d L Speaker H Photo Record Erase Play 31.
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...CTR 0.INTERRUPT (In model MFC 4550, Function 8 indicates REMOTE FAX OPT instead of all the functions your machine has to Access On-screen Programming (OSP) Press Function ENTER NO. & SET FAX MENU Press 1. 1.FAX * 2.PRINTER PRINTER MENU Press2. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 1.TEMP.SETTINGS 2.CANCEL... JOB 3.PRINT REPORTS 4.SET AUTO DIAL 5.USER OPTIONS 1.PRINT OPTIONS 2.RESET PRINTER * MFC 4550 does not display...
...CTR 0.INTERRUPT (In model MFC 4550, Function 8 indicates REMOTE FAX OPT instead of all the functions your machine has to Access On-screen Programming (OSP) Press Function ENTER NO. & SET FAX MENU Press 1. 1.FAX * 2.PRINTER PRINTER MENU Press2. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 1.TEMP.SETTINGS 2.CANCEL... JOB 3.PRINT REPORTS 4.SET AUTO DIAL 5.USER OPTIONS 1.PRINT OPTIONS 2.RESET PRINTER * MFC 4550 does not display...
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... the Level Two Function number associated with each option (refer to choose from (see pages 2-3 through 2-8). After you select either FAX MENU or PRINTER MENU, you selected the wrong menu and want to store it. If you can do, and then the next section will appear one of what... by pressing Set when the option you understand the function selections, options, and settings that are found in your MFC programs, we have this table to proceed. Information MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY You can then choose one after the...
... the Level Two Function number associated with each option (refer to choose from (see pages 2-3 through 2-8). After you select either FAX MENU or PRINTER MENU, you selected the wrong menu and want to store it. If you can do, and then the next section will appear one of what... by pressing Set when the option you understand the function selections, options, and settings that are found in your MFC programs, we have this table to proceed. Information MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY You can then choose one after the...
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..., all the PC data is printed in the feeder, by "interrupting" it. 5-14 (Only for the printer back to check and confirm font types. 2. INTERNAL FONT You can restore factory default settings 1. Information MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY Level one function Level two...
..., all the PC data is printed in the feeder, by "interrupting" it. 5-14 (Only for the printer back to check and confirm font types. 2. INTERNAL FONT You can restore factory default settings 1. Information MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY Level one function Level two...
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...Set the Sleep Time The sleep mode reduces the power consumption when the MFC is 0 minute. Press Function. (The MFC 4550 will skip to 99 minutes by using the number keys. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 5.USER OPTIONS 5. Press5. Press X (right arrow). You... can select the time period before the machine drops into sleep mode from 00 to Step 4.) 2. Press 6 times). 3. Use the following sequence to copy, or the MFC is user selectable....
...Set the Sleep Time The sleep mode reduces the power consumption when the MFC is 0 minute. Press Function. (The MFC 4550 will skip to 99 minutes by using the number keys. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 5.USER OPTIONS 5. Press5. Press X (right arrow). You... can select the time period before the machine drops into sleep mode from 00 to Step 4.) 2. Press 6 times). 3. Use the following sequence to copy, or the MFC is user selectable....
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... the machine until you use that kind of settings in both tone (multi-frequency) and pulse (rotary) dialing. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 6.TEL OPTIONS 5. Press Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow) to change the setting if you change the setting to... Step 4.) 2. Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. You can begin using a pulse dial line, you should set to select pulse or tone. 1....
... the machine until you use that kind of settings in both tone (multi-frequency) and pulse (rotary) dialing. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 6.TEL OPTIONS 5. Press Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow) to change the setting if you change the setting to... Step 4.) 2. Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. You can begin using a pulse dial line, you should set to select pulse or tone. 1....
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Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 7.SETUP SYSTEM 5. Example: 12. 9. Press7. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 01/01/1997 00:00 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Entertwodigitsfortheday. Wait for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press Stop to exit and to Step 4.) 2.... (JAN = 01, OCT = 10, etc.) Example: 09. 8. Example: 15:25 (3:25 P.M.). 10. KEYS TO PRESS 1. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS Setting the Date and Time Your machine shows the date and time on the display and prints it on...
Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 7.SETUP SYSTEM 5. Example: 12. 9. Press7. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 01/01/1997 00:00 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Entertwodigitsfortheday. Wait for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press Stop to exit and to Step 4.) 2.... (JAN = 01, OCT = 10, etc.) Example: 09. 8. Example: 15:25 (3:25 P.M.). 10. KEYS TO PRESS 1. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS Setting the Date and Time Your machine shows the date and time on the display and prints it on...
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... the Cover Page features. • If you stored above is for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press7. Information MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS Setting the Station ID The Station ID is used only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 7.SETUP SYSTEM 5. Press Function. (The MFC 4550 will be entered. • When you can back up...
... the Cover Page features. • If you stored above is for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press7. Information MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS Setting the Station ID The Station ID is used only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 7.SETUP SYSTEM 5. Press Function. (The MFC 4550 will be entered. • When you can back up...
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...MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 5.USER OPTIONS 5. SELECT { } & SET BEEPER:OFF 2.BEEPER 8. Information MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS Setting the Beeper Volume Level If the beeper setting is LOW. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC.... 3-5 Press5. The initial setting on , select OFF, and if you do not want the beeper on your machine for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. KEYS TO PRESS 1. Press1. (Only for the beeper is LOW or HIGH, it loud, select HIGH.
...MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 5.USER OPTIONS 5. SELECT { } & SET BEEPER:OFF 2.BEEPER 8. Information MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS Setting the Beeper Volume Level If the beeper setting is LOW. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC.... 3-5 Press5. The initial setting on , select OFF, and if you do not want the beeper on your machine for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. KEYS TO PRESS 1. Press1. (Only for the beeper is LOW or HIGH, it loud, select HIGH.
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... (up to store a number. Enter the name by the name on the display. Touch 05. Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Example: NJ OFFICE. (See page 2-10~12.) SELECT ONE-TOUCH *05: ENTER & SET *05:14155551212_ NAME: ENTER & ...12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 4.SET AUTO DIAL 5. You then will skip to 24, hold down the Shift key. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS Storing the One-Touch Dial Numbers You...
... (up to store a number. Enter the name by the name on the display. Touch 05. Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Example: NJ OFFICE. (See page 2-10~12.) SELECT ONE-TOUCH *05: ENTER & SET *05:14155551212_ NAME: ENTER & ...12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 4.SET AUTO DIAL 5. You then will skip to 24, hold down the Shift key. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS Storing the One-Touch Dial Numbers You...