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...that country and the power requirements of registration No. Using USA or CANADA models overseas is registered by Brother Industries Ltd. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 Brother International Corporation 200 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ 08875-6714, U.S.A. FM27391 JQA Certificate of your warranty. * ...the USA or CANADA only. Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 rue Hôtel de Ville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, CANADA H9B 3H6 These machines are made for use in Japan OPERATIONS MANUAL for Fax, Printer, Copier MFC 4550 MFC 6550MC MFC 7550MC CONTENTS Chapter 1: THE CONTROL ...
...that country and the power requirements of registration No. Using USA or CANADA models overseas is registered by Brother Industries Ltd. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 Brother International Corporation 200 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ 08875-6714, U.S.A. FM27391 JQA Certificate of your warranty. * ...the USA or CANADA only. Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 rue Hôtel de Ville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, CANADA H9B 3H6 These machines are made for use in Japan OPERATIONS MANUAL for Fax, Printer, Copier MFC 4550 MFC 6550MC MFC 7550MC CONTENTS Chapter 1: THE CONTROL ...
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... instructions in the Setup Manual? Information about your MFC to use the Scanner and PC Fax. Your Multi-Function Center 6550MC/7550MC has 6 performance modes in this manual beside your MFC, so you prepare your MFC, such as a fax, printer and copier. And your MFC and Personal Computer and..., Copier, Scanner, PC Fax and Message Center. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 Introduction to the Operations Manual for Fax, Printer, Copier Have you complete setting up your MFC 4550 has 5 performance modes. After you set up your MFC and prepared your computer for information on how to ...
... instructions in the Setup Manual? Information about your MFC to use the Scanner and PC Fax. Your Multi-Function Center 6550MC/7550MC has 6 performance modes in this manual beside your MFC, so you prepare your MFC, such as a fax, printer and copier. And your MFC and Personal Computer and..., Copier, Scanner, PC Fax and Message Center. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 Introduction to the Operations Manual for Fax, Printer, Copier Have you complete setting up your MFC 4550 has 5 performance modes. After you set up your MFC and prepared your computer for information on how to ...
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... to Set the Sleep Time 2-12 3. USING THE UNIT AS A TELEPHONE ........ 4-1 Manual Dialing 4-1 One-Touch Dialing 4-1 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. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS • ·· For Your Information 1.
... to Set the Sleep Time 2-12 3. USING THE UNIT AS A TELEPHONE ........ 4-1 Manual Dialing 4-1 One-Touch Dialing 4-1 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. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS • ·· For Your Information 1.
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...8226; Talking to the Other Party When Sending a Fax ...... 5-5 Sending a Fax Automatically 5-6 Sending a Fax Manually 5-6 Automatic and Manual Redialing 5-7 • Optional Settings When You Send a Fax Manually..... 5-7 • Printing Page Headers 5-7 C) ADVANCED FAX TRANSMISSIONS 5-8 Sending a Fax by Using Super Quick-...16 Setting the Overseas Mode 5-16 Setting Your MFC for Multiple Resolution Transmission 5-17 Sending a Fax with the Telephone 4-1 • On Hook Dialing 4-2 Searching the Telephone Index 4-2 5. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS Speed Dialing 4-1 ...
...8226; Talking to the Other Party When Sending a Fax ...... 5-5 Sending a Fax Automatically 5-6 Sending a Fax Manually 5-6 Automatic and Manual Redialing 5-7 • Optional Settings When You Send a Fax Manually..... 5-7 • Printing Page Headers 5-7 C) ADVANCED FAX TRANSMISSIONS 5-8 Sending a Fax by Using Super Quick-...16 Setting the Overseas Mode 5-16 Setting Your MFC for Multiple Resolution Transmission 5-17 Sending a Fax with the Telephone 4-1 • On Hook Dialing 4-2 Searching the Telephone Index 4-2 5. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS Speed Dialing 4-1 ...
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MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS Customizing Your Cover Page Comment 5-19 Printing a Sample Cover Page 5-20 To Always Send a Cover Page 5-21 • Sending an ... AND OTHER CALLS ..... 6-1 A) BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE FAXES 6-1 Selecting an Answer Mode 6-1 Manual Reception (Manual Mode 6-2 Automatic Fax Only Reception (Fax Mode 6-2 Setting the Ring Delay 6-2 The F/T Switch (Fax/Telephone Mode 6-3 Recording an F/T Outgoing Message (OGM) (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 6-4 Setting the F/T Ring Time 6-5 Smoothing 6-6 Setting the Size of the Recording Paper 6-7 Printing...
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS Customizing Your Cover Page Comment 5-19 Printing a Sample Cover Page 5-20 To Always Send a Cover Page 5-21 • Sending an ... AND OTHER CALLS ..... 6-1 A) BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE FAXES 6-1 Selecting an Answer Mode 6-1 Manual Reception (Manual Mode 6-2 Automatic Fax Only Reception (Fax Mode 6-2 Setting the Ring Delay 6-2 The F/T Switch (Fax/Telephone Mode 6-3 Recording an F/T Outgoing Message (OGM) (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 6-4 Setting the F/T Ring Time 6-5 Smoothing 6-6 Setting the Size of the Recording Paper 6-7 Printing...
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...8226; 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 Feeder 10-7 Manual Feed Slot 10-9 When you load one sheet of... paper manually 10-9 When 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 ...
...8226; 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 Feeder 10-7 Manual Feed Slot 10-9 When you load one sheet of... paper manually 10-9 When 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 ...
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...and want appears on the previous page. These function options will begin instructing you want to return to use On-Screen Programming. 2-2 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 other on the display... speaker volume is high and prompts you can do, and then the next section will appear one of the programming settings without the Owner's Manual. After you select either FAX MENU or PRINTER MENU, you to the previous step, press Clear. Read through 2-8). You can access the ...
...and want appears on the previous page. These function options will begin instructing you want to return to use On-Screen Programming. 2-2 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 other on the display... speaker volume is high and prompts you can do, and then the next section will appear one of the programming settings without the Owner's Manual. After you select either FAX MENU or PRINTER MENU, you to the previous step, press Clear. Read through 2-8). You can access the ...
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MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY Information Level one of every outgoing fax. It is printed. 6/12/24 hours, 2/4/7 days, OFF O F F 11-3~4 4. Link Pro ON/OFF Manual You can choose either PAGING, FAX FORWARDING or OFF. REMOTE ACCESS... You can register the REMOTE ACCESS CODE (3 digits) allowing you can use the application software See the included into the MFC, you can select if Multi- It is printed at...
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY Information Level one of every outgoing fax. It is printed. 6/12/24 hours, 2/4/7 days, OFF O F F 11-3~4 4. Link Pro ON/OFF Manual You can choose either PAGING, FAX FORWARDING or OFF. REMOTE ACCESS... You can register the REMOTE ACCESS CODE (3 digits) allowing you can use the application software See the included into the MFC, you can select if Multi- It is printed at...
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while you need information about how to register or set one or two of basic operating procedures. When you don't have the owner's manual with you or when you want some information quickly, you how to perform settings for a function, how to register information or, how to get a list ...of the function menu. - while the LCD displays the date and time. - MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY Using the Help Key Press this key to copy or print. Use...
while you need information about how to register or set one or two of basic operating procedures. When you don't have the owner's manual with you or when you want some information quickly, you how to perform settings for a function, how to register information or, how to get a list ...of the function menu. - while the LCD displays the date and time. - MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY Using the Help Key Press this key to copy or print. Use...
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... 00:00 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Setting the Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse) Your machine supports both the Setup Manual and this mode. Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 6.TEL OPTIONS 5. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. DIALING:PULSE 1.TONE/PULSE 8. Once entered, these...
... 00:00 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Setting the Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse) Your machine supports both the Setup Manual and this mode. Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 6.TEL OPTIONS 5. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. DIALING:PULSE 1.TONE/PULSE 8. Once entered, these...
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...Types of Numbers When you store a number as a One-Touch or as you have a choice of choosing the type of One-Touch, Speed-Dial and manually dialed numbers in the dialing sequence, store a pause at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660 (CANADA) for phone/credit card numbers, the ... the time and destination. Chain tells the system that the dialing sequence is not completed and that there is longer than 3.5 seconds, call ; MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS Information 11. Then to the date and time. *:One-Touch #:Speed Dial Helpful Hints See page 5-11 for ...
...Types of Numbers When you store a number as a One-Touch or as you have a choice of choosing the type of One-Touch, Speed-Dial and manually dialed numbers in the dialing sequence, store a pause at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660 (CANADA) for phone/credit card numbers, the ... the time and destination. Chain tells the system that the dialing sequence is not completed and that there is longer than 3.5 seconds, call ; MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS Information 11. Then to the date and time. *:One-Touch #:Speed Dial Helpful Hints See page 5-11 for ...
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... services, such as those offered by using One-Touch or Speed-Dialing. Pick up the handset, or press Hook. 2. When you can dial numbers manually, by pressing the number keys, or by banks, credit card companies, or paging services. 4-1 If you used to dial, pick up the handset .... When you hear a dial tone, you hear a dial tone, press the One-Touch key. 3. If you try to put a call is answered. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 USING THE UNIT AS A TELEPHONE 4. USING THE UNIT AS A TELEPHONE Your machine can replace the handset without disconnecting the call from Hold...
... services, such as those offered by using One-Touch or Speed-Dialing. Pick up the handset, or press Hook. 2. When you can dial numbers manually, by pressing the number keys, or by banks, credit card companies, or paging services. 4-1 If you used to dial, pick up the handset .... When you hear a dial tone, you hear a dial tone, press the One-Touch key. 3. If you try to put a call is answered. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 USING THE UNIT AS A TELEPHONE 4. USING THE UNIT AS A TELEPHONE Your machine can replace the handset without disconnecting the call from Hold...
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curled folded staples tape NO! MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 DOCUMENT BASICS SENDING FAXES NOTICE About the Documents You Send... Weight: For one sheet: 0.07 x 10-3 to 0.121 x 10-3 lbs/inch2 (52 to ... Auto Document Feeder (ADF) automatically feeds documents (up to make sure the documents are curled, wrinkled, folded, ripped, or that the paper used for this manual has the following categories: Thickness: For one at a time. Sending FAX 5-2 Make sure you always place the documents in the feeder. As a reference, please note...
curled folded staples tape NO! MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 DOCUMENT BASICS SENDING FAXES NOTICE About the Documents You Send... Weight: For one sheet: 0.07 x 10-3 to 0.121 x 10-3 lbs/inch2 (52 to ... Auto Document Feeder (ADF) automatically feeds documents (up to make sure the documents are curled, wrinkled, folded, ripped, or that the paper used for this manual has the following categories: Thickness: For one at a time. Sending FAX 5-2 Make sure you always place the documents in the feeder. As a reference, please note...
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...TIMER function. (See page 5-10~11.) Talking to the Other Party When Sending a Fax When you are 3 basic ways to send a fax: 1) Manual transmission: You can press Start to begin sending your fax. 5-5 One-Touch Dialing Press one of a machine, you can send a fax without picking ...For example, press "05" for 5. (The numbers must be stored beforehand. a. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 SENDING FAXES BASIC FAX TRANSMISSIONS B) BASIC FAX TRANSMISSIONS FOR YOUR INFORMATION Sending a Fax There are sending a fax manually and you hear the recipient's voice instead of fax tones, you can go ahead ...
...TIMER function. (See page 5-10~11.) Talking to the Other Party When Sending a Fax When you are 3 basic ways to send a fax: 1) Manual transmission: You can press Start to begin sending your fax. 5-5 One-Touch Dialing Press one of a machine, you can send a fax without picking ...For example, press "05" for 5. (The numbers must be stored beforehand. a. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 SENDING FAXES BASIC FAX TRANSMISSIONS B) BASIC FAX TRANSMISSIONS FOR YOUR INFORMATION Sending a Fax There are sending a fax manually and you hear the recipient's voice instead of fax tones, you can go ahead ...
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MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 BASIC FAX TRANSMISSIONS SENDING FAXES Sending a Fax Automatically KEYS TO PRESS 1.... SCAN READY COPY: PRESS COPY SCAN READY NJ OFFICE ONLINE DIALING ONLINE SENDING ONLINE P.01 Sending FAX Sending a Fax Manually KEYS TO PRESS 1. Return the handset to its cradle, if you hear a fax tone, press Start. ONLINE PRESS...KEY ONLINE NJ OFFICE ONLINE SENDING ONLINE 5-6 Example: One-Touch dialing. 3. When you did not use manual dialing, One-Touch dialing, Speed Dialing, or Tel-Index. 4. Enter the fax number. Insert the documents face down into ...
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 BASIC FAX TRANSMISSIONS SENDING FAXES Sending a Fax Automatically KEYS TO PRESS 1.... SCAN READY COPY: PRESS COPY SCAN READY NJ OFFICE ONLINE DIALING ONLINE SENDING ONLINE P.01 Sending FAX Sending a Fax Manually KEYS TO PRESS 1. Return the handset to its cradle, if you hear a fax tone, press Start. ONLINE PRESS...KEY ONLINE NJ OFFICE ONLINE SENDING ONLINE 5-6 Example: One-Touch dialing. 3. When you did not use manual dialing, One-Touch dialing, Speed Dialing, or Tel-Index. 4. Enter the fax number. Insert the documents face down into ...
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...can be available. (See page 3-3.) Transmission Date and Time Station ID Page Number 09/12/1996 15:25 4155554444 BROTHER PAGE 01 5-7 FOR YOUR INFORMATION Optional Settings When You Send a Fax Manually • Resolution (See page 5-3, 5-17~18.) • Contrast (See page 5-4.) • Cover Page (...is busy or your Station ID beforehand for some other reason, you press Redial/Pause (manual redialing). MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 SENDING FAXES BASIC FAX TRANSMISSIONS Automatic and Manual Redialing If a number you have dialed is printed on the top of transmission, your fax...
...can be available. (See page 3-3.) Transmission Date and Time Station ID Page Number 09/12/1996 15:25 4155554444 BROTHER PAGE 01 5-7 FOR YOUR INFORMATION Optional Settings When You Send a Fax Manually • Resolution (See page 5-3, 5-17~18.) • Contrast (See page 5-4.) • Cover Page (...is busy or your Station ID beforehand for some other reason, you press Redial/Pause (manual redialing). MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 SENDING FAXES BASIC FAX TRANSMISSIONS Automatic and Manual Redialing If a number you have dialed is printed on the top of transmission, your fax...
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Press Start. This is what the Cover Page looks like: 09/12/1996 15:25 === COVER PAGE === TO: NJ OFFICE E (1) FAX:14155551212 FROM: BROTHER E (2) FAX: 4155554444 TEL: 4155554445 03 PAGE[S] TO FOLLOW (3) COMMENT: PLEASE CALL (4) (1) The "TO" information comes from the Station ID. (3) The number of pages you are ... Page is from and when it was sent. Enter the fax number. 11. Sending FAX 5-18 If you have been sent. If you are dialing manually, the name of pages will be left blank. (2) The "FROM" information comes from the One-Touch or the Speed-Dial memory...
Press Start. This is what the Cover Page looks like: 09/12/1996 15:25 === COVER PAGE === TO: NJ OFFICE E (1) FAX:14155551212 FROM: BROTHER E (2) FAX: 4155554444 TEL: 4155554445 03 PAGE[S] TO FOLLOW (3) COMMENT: PLEASE CALL (4) (1) The "TO" information comes from the Station ID. (3) The number of pages you are ... Page is from and when it was sent. Enter the fax number. 11. Sending FAX 5-18 If you have been sent. If you are dialing manually, the name of pages will be left blank. (2) The "FROM" information comes from the One-Touch or the Speed-Dial memory...
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... or Polled Waiting or when the Interrupt function is in use. • When you are calling. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 FAX TRANSMISSION OPTIONS SENDING FAXES FOR YOUR INFORMATION • Next-FAX Reservation can dial manually, or use One-Touch dialing, the screen will sound. 5-28 However, when you are making a call...
... or Polled Waiting or when the Interrupt function is in use. • When you are calling. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 FAX TRANSMISSION OPTIONS SENDING FAXES FOR YOUR INFORMATION • Next-FAX Reservation can dial manually, or use One-Touch dialing, the screen will sound. 5-28 However, when you are making a call...
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... modes for fax with Distinctive Ringing. 2. You 6-2 answerseverycallasafax. If the answering machine. MSG CTR Fax (Message Center) (For MFC 6550MC/ F/ T 7550MC) The machine automatically Use this mode to the setting you are stored in this mode with the telephone company's tones.Ifithearsthenitwill Voice ...right column. Note: the lighted indicators mean = not selected = is for this mode when you want to use this mode. 4. Manual Fax (manual receive) F/ T How it is set on the external answering machine, which overrides the settings on the line, set the Ring ...
... modes for fax with Distinctive Ringing. 2. You 6-2 answerseverycallasafax. If the answering machine. MSG CTR Fax (Message Center) (For MFC 6550MC/ F/ T 7550MC) The machine automatically Use this mode to the setting you are stored in this mode with the telephone company's tones.Ifithearsthenitwill Voice ...right column. Note: the lighted indicators mean = not selected = is for this mode when you want to use this mode. 4. Manual Fax (manual receive) F/ T How it is set on the external answering machine, which overrides the settings on the line, set the Ring ...
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...Fax Reception mode (Fax light is what you normally would. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE FAXES RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS Manual Reception (Manual Mode) When you set the number of rings before the MFC will skip to send a fax 3. Wait for two seconds.... (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 6.TEL OPTIONS 5. Then You Should... 1. Note: ...
...Fax Reception mode (Fax light is what you normally would. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE FAXES RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS Manual Reception (Manual Mode) When you set the number of rings before the MFC will skip to send a fax 3. Wait for two seconds.... (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 6.TEL OPTIONS 5. Then You Should... 1. Note: ...