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..., U.S.A. Using USA or CANADA models overseas is registered by Brother Industries Ltd. 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 PANEL KEYS Chapter 2: HOW TO...
..., U.S.A. Using USA or CANADA models overseas is registered by Brother Industries Ltd. 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 PANEL KEYS Chapter 2: HOW TO...
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...Printer, Copier, Scanner and PC Fax. And your MFC, such as a fax, printer and copier. Your Multi-Function Center 6550MC/7550MC has 6 performance modes in this manual beside your MFC, so you set up your MFC and prepared your MFC and Personal Computer and how to use it as ... in one machine. It is a Fax, Printer, Copier, Scanner, PC Fax and Message Center. 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 can access important information whenever necessary.
...Printer, Copier, Scanner and PC Fax. And your MFC, such as a fax, printer and copier. Your Multi-Function Center 6550MC/7550MC has 6 performance modes in this manual beside your MFC, so you set up your MFC and prepared your MFC and Personal Computer and how to use it as ... in one machine. It is a Fax, Printer, Copier, Scanner, PC Fax and Message Center. 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 can access important information whenever necessary.
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...1-5 MESSAGE CENTER AREA (Only for Broadcasting 3-9 • Types of Numbers 3-11 • Chain Dialing 3-11 4. USING THE UNIT AS A TELEPHONE ........ 4-1 Manual Dialing 4-1 One-Touch Dialing 4-1 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY 2-1 User-friendly Programming 2-1 Using the Function Mode to Access On-...Dial Numbers (During Step 6 on Page 3-6, 8) ...... 3-9 • Memory Storage/Temporary Battery Back Up 3-9 Setting Up Number Groups for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 1-7 2. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS • ·· For Your Information 1.
...1-5 MESSAGE CENTER AREA (Only for Broadcasting 3-9 • Types of Numbers 3-11 • Chain Dialing 3-11 4. USING THE UNIT AS A TELEPHONE ........ 4-1 Manual Dialing 4-1 One-Touch Dialing 4-1 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY 2-1 User-friendly Programming 2-1 Using the Function Mode to Access On-...Dial Numbers (During Step 6 on Page 3-6, 8) ...... 3-9 • Memory Storage/Temporary Battery Back Up 3-9 Setting Up Number Groups 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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... • 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-Scan (Memory...14 Canceling a Job 5-15 D) FAX TRANSMISSION OPTIONS 5-16 Setting the Overseas Mode 5-16 Setting Your MFC for the Cover Page 5-19 MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS Speed Dialing 4-1 • Using Hold, Pause, # with an Electronic ...
... • 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-Scan (Memory...14 Canceling a Job 5-15 D) FAX TRANSMISSION OPTIONS 5-16 Setting the Overseas Mode 5-16 Setting Your MFC for the Cover Page 5-19 MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS Speed Dialing 4-1 • Using Hold, Pause, # with an Electronic ...
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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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..., Erasing Entries One by One, Erasing All at Once 9-31 Remote Control 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 MFC 6550MC/7550MC 10-6 • Bidirectional Parallel Interface 10-6 • Enhanced Memory Management 10-6 Multipurpose Sheet...
..., Erasing Entries One by One, Erasing All at Once 9-31 Remote Control 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 MFC 6550MC/7550MC 10-6 • Bidirectional Parallel Interface 10-6 • Enhanced Memory Management 10-6 Multipurpose Sheet...
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...MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY You can access the Function mode by pressing Function and waiting for On-screen Programming (OSP) SPEAKER:HIGH ALTERNATE SELECT { } & SET When you see pages 2-3 through 2-8 for these options by pressing 1 or 2. (The MFC... is high and prompts you to choose from (see alternating displays, the LCD will display a list of the programming settings without the Owner's Manual. If you can also move through the function menu options at a faster rate by pressing X (right arrow). (See page 1-5 to exit...
...MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY You can access the Function mode by pressing Function and waiting for On-screen Programming (OSP) SPEAKER:HIGH ALTERNATE SELECT { } & SET When you see pages 2-3 through 2-8 for these options by pressing 1 or 2. (The MFC... is high and prompts you to choose from (see alternating displays, the LCD will display a list of the programming settings without the Owner's Manual. If you can also move through the function menu options at a faster rate by pressing X (right arrow). (See page 1-5 to exit...
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... COVERPAGE comments on the automatic Cover Page. 3-3~4 7. OFF/FAX FORWARD/PAGING OFF 8-4~6 3. 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. Link Pro ON/OFF Manual You can choose either PAGING, FAX FORWARDING or OFF. REMOTE FAX OPT (Only...
... COVERPAGE comments on the automatic Cover Page. 3-3~4 7. OFF/FAX FORWARD/PAGING OFF 8-4~6 3. 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. Link Pro ON/OFF Manual You can choose either PAGING, FAX FORWARDING or OFF. REMOTE FAX OPT (Only...
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... printing the data from the PC. 2-9 while the LCD displays the date and time. - while the machine is timer waiting. - 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 get a printout of the Help ... or print. 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 sending or receiving faxes, copying and printing. You can request...
... printing the data from the PC. 2-9 while the LCD displays the date and time. - while the machine is timer waiting. - 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 get a printout of the Help ... or print. 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 sending or receiving faxes, copying and printing. You can request...
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... DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 01/01/1997 00:00 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Setting the Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse) Your machine supports both the Setup Manual and this mode. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 6.TEL OPTIONS 5. Press6. Press1. After two seconds you begin customizing...
... DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 01/01/1997 00:00 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Setting the Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse) Your machine supports both the Setup Manual and this mode. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 6.TEL OPTIONS 5. Press6. Press1. After two seconds you begin customizing...
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... TEL (A telephone number). 3. Chain Dialing Chain dialing is longer than 3.5 seconds, call ; To take advantage of One-Touch, Speed-Dial and manually dialed numbers in each One-Touch and Speed-Dial number. You can set up chain dialing for chain dialing). FAX (A fax number). 2. The last... key in the sequence must wait for another dial tone at any point in the sequence as a "chain" number. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS Information 11. Chain tells the system that the dialing sequence is not completed and that is used to...
... TEL (A telephone number). 3. Chain Dialing Chain dialing is longer than 3.5 seconds, call ; To take advantage of One-Touch, Speed-Dial and manually dialed numbers in each One-Touch and Speed-Dial number. You can set up chain dialing for chain dialing). FAX (A fax number). 2. The last... key in the sequence must wait for another dial tone at any point in the sequence as a "chain" number. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS Information 11. Chain tells the system that the dialing sequence is not completed and that is used to...
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...can be used to use a One-Touch number that has not been stored on hold. Pick up the handset when the 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 begin dialing by using One-Touch or... 2 seconds. You can replace the handset without disconnecting the call is answered. If you will hear a warning sound and the display will say, NOT REGISTERED. Manual Dialing 1. Pick up the handset, or press Hook. 2. One-Touch Dialing 1. Pick up the handset, or press Hook. 2. The display will return to ...
...can be used to use a One-Touch number that has not been stored on hold. Pick up the handset when the 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 begin dialing by using One-Touch or... 2 seconds. You can replace the handset without disconnecting the call is answered. If you will hear a warning sound and the display will say, NOT REGISTERED. Manual Dialing 1. Pick up the handset, or press Hook. 2. One-Touch Dialing 1. Pick up the handset, or press Hook. 2. The display will return to ...
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Weight: For one at a time. Also, do not use documents that are curled, wrinkled, folded, ripped, or that the paper used for this manual has the following categories: Thickness: For one sheet: 2.8 x 10-3 to 4.7 x 10-3 inches (0.07 to 0.12 mm). wrinkled ripped paper clip... For multiple sheets: 2.8 x 10-3 to 3.9 x 10-3 inches (0.07 to 80 g/m2). The thickness and weight of paper to 85 g/m2). MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 DOCUMENT BASICS SENDING FAXES NOTICE About the Documents You Send... curled folded staples tape NO! Make sure you always place the documents...
Weight: For one at a time. Also, do not use documents that are curled, wrinkled, folded, ripped, or that the paper used for this manual has the following categories: Thickness: For one sheet: 2.8 x 10-3 to 4.7 x 10-3 inches (0.07 to 0.12 mm). wrinkled ripped paper clip... For multiple sheets: 2.8 x 10-3 to 3.9 x 10-3 inches (0.07 to 80 g/m2). The thickness and weight of paper to 85 g/m2). MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 DOCUMENT BASICS SENDING FAXES NOTICE About the Documents You Send... curled folded staples tape NO! Make sure you always place the documents...
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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 talk or listen to the other line to press Start on his/her ... to begin sending your Start key and placing the handset in its cradle. (If you call and all you are 3 basic ways to send a fax: 1) Manual transmission: You can use the number keys to have a conversation. When or if you want to then send a fax, ask the person on the other...
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 talk or listen to the other line to press Start on his/her ... to begin sending your Start key and placing the handset in its cradle. (If you call and all you are 3 basic ways to send a fax: 1) Manual transmission: You can use the number keys to have a conversation. When or if you want to then send a fax, ask the person on the other...
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... 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. Example: One-Touch dialing. 3. When you did not use manual dialing, One-Touch dialing, Speed Dialing, or Tel-Index. 4. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15...the fax number. Insert the documents face down into the feeder. 2. ONLINE PRESS START KEY ONLINE NJ OFFICE ONLINE SENDING ONLINE 5-6 Enter a fax number. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 BASIC FAX TRANSMISSIONS SENDING FAXES Sending a Fax Automatically KEYS TO PRESS 1.
... 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. Example: One-Touch dialing. 3. When you did not use manual dialing, One-Touch dialing, Speed Dialing, or Tel-Index. 4. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15...the fax number. Insert the documents face down into the feeder. 2. ONLINE PRESS START KEY ONLINE NJ OFFICE ONLINE SENDING ONLINE 5-6 Enter a fax number. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 BASIC FAX TRANSMISSIONS SENDING FAXES Sending a Fax Automatically KEYS TO PRESS 1.
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...It contains the date and time of every fax you send. 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 ...faxes that were sent using automatic transmission-not for telephone calls. 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 (See ... Number 09/12/1996 15:25 4155554444 BROTHER PAGE 01 5-7 Automatic redialing can print a page header on the receiving party's fax paper.
...It contains the date and time of every fax you send. 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 ...faxes that were sent using automatic transmission-not for telephone calls. 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 (See ... Number 09/12/1996 15:25 4155554444 BROTHER PAGE 01 5-7 Automatic redialing can print a page header on the receiving party's fax paper.
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...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 ...FROM" information comes from the One-Touch or the Speed-Dial memory. If you are dialing manually, the name of who the fax is from and when it is going to send details of...each time by using the automatic settings (see page 5-19~20). MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 FAX TRANSMISSION OPTIONS SENDING FAXES 9. When you to , who it was sent. ...
...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 ...FROM" information comes from the One-Touch or the Speed-Dial memory. If you are dialing manually, the name of who the fax is from and when it is going to send details of...each time by using the automatic settings (see page 5-19~20). MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 FAX TRANSMISSION OPTIONS SENDING FAXES 9. When you to , who it was sent. ...
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MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 FAX TRANSMISSION OPTIONS SENDING FAXES FOR YOUR INFORMATION • Next-FAX Reservation can not be used when there are documents in the document ... example, you can not change a setting for multiple resolution transmission by using , such as "*01" and not the name of the person you can dial manually, or use SpeedDialing, the screen will sound. 5-28 Enter a fax number. 3. However, when you use One-Touch dialing, the screen will display only the number...
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 FAX TRANSMISSION OPTIONS SENDING FAXES FOR YOUR INFORMATION • Next-FAX Reservation can not be used when there are documents in the document ... example, you can not change a setting for multiple resolution transmission by using , such as "*01" and not the name of the person you can dial manually, or use SpeedDialing, the screen will sound. 5-28 Enter a fax number. 3. However, when you use One-Touch dialing, the screen will display only the number...
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.... You may choose the mode that best suits your machine. Manual Fax (manual receive) F/ T How it is selected and lit Mode Light 1. You 6-2 answerseverycallasafax. T A D (External Telephone Answering Device or machine) (For MFC 4550) Fax The answering machine You must set the Ring Delay... set so you are four different answer modes for fax with Distinctive Ringing. 2. MSG CTR Fax (Message Center) (For MFC 6550MC/ F/ T 7550MC) The machine automatically Use this mode to change modes when you have an answering thefax.Ifthecallisnota machine on the same line,...
.... You may choose the mode that best suits your machine. Manual Fax (manual receive) F/ T How it is selected and lit Mode Light 1. You 6-2 answerseverycallasafax. T A D (External Telephone Answering Device or machine) (For MFC 4550) Fax The answering machine You must set the Ring Delay... set so you are four different answer modes for fax with Distinctive Ringing. 2. MSG CTR Fax (Message Center) (For MFC 6550MC/ F/ T 7550MC) The machine automatically Use this mode to change modes when you have an answering thefax.Ifthecallisnota machine on the same line,...
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...Fax Only Reception (Fax Mode) You can set the Answer Mode to manual, you must also press Start. Press6. 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Then You Should... 1. Press Start when finished talking, and ... fax 3. Faxtone... Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. 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 Step 4.) 2. KEYS TO PRESS THE DISPLAY...
...Fax Only Reception (Fax Mode) You can set the Answer Mode to manual, you must also press Start. Press6. 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Then You Should... 1. Press Start when finished talking, and ... fax 3. Faxtone... Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. 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 Step 4.) 2. KEYS TO PRESS THE DISPLAY...