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... and Simple Use Guide 4 Control Panel Overview 10 Menu Mode & Menu Selection Table 12 BASIC FAX USE Chapter 1 Setup Initial Settings 17 Custom Settings 18 Storing Numbers for Easy Dialling 21 Chapter 2 Sending a Fax Scanning Adjustment 23 Dialling a Number 24 Sending Operation 25 Chapter 3 Receiving a Fax Receive Mode Settings 27 Receiving a Fax 29 Chapter 4 Telephone (Voice) Operation Making Voice Calls with an External Telephone 31 Chapter 5 Printing Reports Transmission Report and Journal Setting 33 Using the Reports Key 34 ADVANCED FAX USE Chapter 6 Advanced...
... and Simple Use Guide 4 Control Panel Overview 10 Menu Mode & Menu Selection Table 12 BASIC FAX USE Chapter 1 Setup Initial Settings 17 Custom Settings 18 Storing Numbers for Easy Dialling 21 Chapter 2 Sending a Fax Scanning Adjustment 23 Dialling a Number 24 Sending Operation 25 Chapter 3 Receiving a Fax Receive Mode Settings 27 Receiving a Fax 29 Chapter 4 Telephone (Voice) Operation Making Voice Calls with an External Telephone 31 Chapter 5 Printing Reports Transmission Report and Journal Setting 33 Using the Reports Key 34 ADVANCED FAX USE Chapter 6 Advanced...
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... 10 Making Copies Basic Copy Operations 52 Temporary Copy Setting 54 Changing Default Settings 59 PRINTER/SCANNER Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Using the machine as a Printer Special Printing Features 61 Printing From Your PC 61 Simultaneous Printing/Faxing 63 Printer Menu Functions 63 Acceptable Paper 64 Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only) Using the Brother MFC-9180 Printer Driver 65 Basic Tab 65 Advanced Tab 67 Support 74 Using the Windows®-Based Brother Control Centre (For Windows® Only) Brother Control Centre 75 Using the Scan Key...
... 10 Making Copies Basic Copy Operations 52 Temporary Copy Setting 54 Changing Default Settings 59 PRINTER/SCANNER Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Using the machine as a Printer Special Printing Features 61 Printing From Your PC 61 Simultaneous Printing/Faxing 63 Printer Menu Functions 63 Acceptable Paper 64 Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only) Using the Brother MFC-9180 Printer Driver 65 Basic Tab 65 Advanced Tab 67 Support 74 Using the Windows®-Based Brother Control Centre (For Windows® Only) Brother Control Centre 75 Using the Scan Key...
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...2. COPY MODE 2. RESET PRINTER 1. MEM SECURITY 2. Print incoming faxes stored in the memory. 30 Check which jobs are listed here. 63 You can print resident - except receiving faxes 40 into memory. Printer settings and status are in bold. 16 PRINTER 5. REMOTE FAX OPT 6. PRINT DOCUMENT - 1. CONFIGURATIONS - FAX (Continued) 3. Prohibits most functions - REMAINING JOBS 0. PAPER TYPE 1. INTERNAL FONT 2. To access the menu, press Menu/Set. FAX FWD 2. FAX STORAGE 3. fonts to forward faxes. 48 ON OFF Store incoming faxes in the multipurpose sheet...
...2. COPY MODE 2. RESET PRINTER 1. MEM SECURITY 2. Print incoming faxes stored in the memory. 30 Check which jobs are listed here. 63 You can print resident - except receiving faxes 40 into memory. Printer settings and status are in bold. 16 PRINTER 5. REMOTE FAX OPT 6. PRINT DOCUMENT - 1. CONFIGURATIONS - FAX (Continued) 3. Prohibits most functions - REMAINING JOBS 0. PAPER TYPE 1. INTERNAL FONT 2. To access the menu, press Menu/Set. FAX FWD 2. FAX STORAGE 3. fonts to forward faxes. 48 ON OFF Store incoming faxes in the multipurpose sheet...
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... carry over to print on the fax screen or when you use 5 1.) (See Operation from an External or Extension Telephone, page 43.) In case Fax Detect does not work, because of an extension phone connected to fit on one page of the original document. 1 Press Menu/Set, 2, 1, 6. s When you hear "chirps" through the handset of a poor phone line connection, just press the Activation Code 5 1. 1 Press Menu/Set, 2, 1, 4. 2 Use or to receive fax calls automatically...
... carry over to print on the fax screen or when you use 5 1.) (See Operation from an External or Extension Telephone, page 43.) In case Fax Detect does not work, because of an extension phone connected to fit on one page of the original document. 1 Press Menu/Set, 2, 1, 6. s When you hear "chirps" through the handset of a poor phone line connection, just press the Activation Code 5 1. 1 Press Menu/Set, 2, 1, 4. 2 Use or to receive fax calls automatically...
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... choose a day at specific intervals (1, 3, 6, 12, 24 hours, 2, 4 or 7 days). This report lists the name or fax number of the receiving party, the time and date of the fax message on the report. 1 Press Menu/Set, 2, 4, 1. 2 Press or to identify each fax transmission. Press or to choose your setting, and then press Menu/Set. 3 If you choose 7 days, the screen prompts you set the machine to print activity reports at which to...
... choose a day at specific intervals (1, 3, 6, 12, 24 hours, 2, 4 or 7 days). This report lists the name or fax number of the receiving party, the time and date of the fax message on the report. 1 Press Menu/Set, 2, 4, 1. 2 Press or to identify each fax transmission. Press or to choose your setting, and then press Menu/Set. 3 If you choose 7 days, the screen prompts you set the machine to print activity reports at which to...
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... choose SET PASSWORD. 3 Press Menu/Set. Advanced Sending 41 ADVANCED FAX USE Changing the Memory Security Password 1 Press Menu/Set, 2, 0, 1. 2 Press or to set Memory Security. The screen prompts you enter at Step 4 is now switched ON. The screen displays ACCEPTED for 2 seconds, followed by Menu/Set. If the password you to normal (displaying the date & time). After 2 seconds the display will then return to enter the password. OLD PASSWD:XXXX ENTER & SET KEY NEW PASSWD:XXXX ENTER & SET KEY VERIFY:XXXX ENTER & SET KEY Switching Memory Security ON 1 Press Menu/Set...
... choose SET PASSWORD. 3 Press Menu/Set. Advanced Sending 41 ADVANCED FAX USE Changing the Memory Security Password 1 Press Menu/Set, 2, 0, 1. 2 Press or to set Memory Security. The screen prompts you enter at Step 4 is now switched ON. The screen displays ACCEPTED for 2 seconds, followed by Menu/Set. If the password you to normal (displaying the date & time). After 2 seconds the display will then return to enter the password. OLD PASSWD:XXXX ENTER & SET KEY NEW PASSWD:XXXX ENTER & SET KEY VERIFY:XXXX ENTER & SET KEY Switching Memory Security ON 1 Press Menu/Set...
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... the Document Cover. 4 Using the dial pad, enter the number of Memory Message If the memory becomes full while you're making copies, the screen displays OUT OF MEMORY If you want (up to make a single copy. For example, press 3, 8 for 38 copies. 5 Press Copy. Out of copies you were scanning the first page to be copied, press Stop/Exit to cancel the operation and restart to make some fax messages to 99). COPIER Making Multiple Copies (Using the Glass Platen) 1 Lift the Document Cover...
... the Document Cover. 4 Using the dial pad, enter the number of Memory Message If the memory becomes full while you're making copies, the screen displays OUT OF MEMORY If you want (up to make a single copy. For example, press 3, 8 for 38 copies. 5 Press Copy. Out of copies you were scanning the first page to be copied, press Stop/Exit to cancel the operation and restart to make some fax messages to 99). COPIER Making Multiple Copies (Using the Glass Platen) 1 Lift the Document Cover...
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.../98SE/Me and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 support manual duplex printing. (For more information, see the Help screen for the front sheet while the paper is feeding. If the paper "double-feeds" (sends two sheets at once), hold the blue lever on one side of paper except for the printer driver.) The machine prints all the even-numbered pages on the right as you (with the lever down Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder When you may...
.../98SE/Me and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 support manual duplex printing. (For more information, see the Help screen for the front sheet while the paper is feeding. If the paper "double-feeds" (sends two sheets at once), hold the blue lever on one side of paper except for the printer driver.) The machine prints all the even-numbered pages on the right as you (with the lever down Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder When you may...
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... Print Setting set to re-install the paper. Then the printer driver stops and shows the instructions required to Manual, you click OK the odd numbered pages are six types of document being printed (Photos, Graphics or Scanned Images). Duplex Printing Choosing the Duplex Printing icon displays the Manual Duplex features available. When you can change the resolution as follows: x 300 dpi x 600 dpi Toner Save You can save running costs by turning on the Toner Save Mode, which reduces the print density. Print Setting (For Windows...
... Print Setting set to re-install the paper. Then the printer driver stops and shows the instructions required to Manual, you click OK the odd numbered pages are six types of document being printed (Photos, Graphics or Scanned Images). Duplex Printing Choosing the Duplex Printing icon displays the Manual Duplex features available. When you can change the resolution as follows: x 300 dpi x 600 dpi Toner Save You can save running costs by turning on the Toner Save Mode, which reduces the print density. Print Setting (For Windows...
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... Setting The Check Setting selection displays a list of your computer. Web Update Web Update checks the brother web site for using the machine. Support The Support Tab provides driver version information and setting information. In addition there are links to the Brother Solution Center and Driver Update Web sites. Brother Solutions Center The Brother Solutions Center is a Web site offering information about your Brother product including FAQ's, User Guides, Driver updates and Tips for updated drivers and automatically downloads and updates the driver on your current drivers settings...
... Setting The Check Setting selection displays a list of your computer. Web Update Web Update checks the brother web site for using the machine. Support The Support Tab provides driver version information and setting information. In addition there are links to the Brother Solution Center and Driver Update Web sites. Brother Solutions Center The Brother Solutions Center is a Web site offering information about your Brother product including FAQ's, User Guides, Driver updates and Tips for updated drivers and automatically downloads and updates the driver on your current drivers settings...
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... from the Resolution drop down list. Accessing the Scanner To choose TWAIN_32 Brother MFL Pro Colour as your scanner driver, select it under the "Select scanner"-OR-"Select source" option in your PC 1 Insert the document face up in the ADF, or face down on the glass platen. 2 Adjust the following settings, if needed, in the Scanner Setup window: x Resolution x Scan Type (Black & White, Grey [Error Diffusion], True Grey, 256...
... from the Resolution drop down list. Accessing the Scanner To choose TWAIN_32 Brother MFL Pro Colour as your scanner driver, select it under the "Select scanner"-OR-"Select source" option in your PC 1 Insert the document face up in the ADF, or face down on the glass platen. 2 Adjust the following settings, if needed, in the Scanner Setup window: x Resolution x Scan Type (Black & White, Grey [Error Diffusion], True Grey, 256...
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... one of the scanner glass. Business Card Size To scan business cards, select the Business Card (60 x 90 mm) size setting and place the business card at the centre of the Scan Type settings, but it is not available when Black & White is required when you can adjust the scanning area further by dragging the slidebar to the right to lighten the image or to the left mouse button...
... one of the scanner glass. Business Card Size To scan business cards, select the Business Card (60 x 90 mm) size setting and place the business card at the centre of the Scan Type settings, but it is not available when Black & White is required when you can adjust the scanning area further by dragging the slidebar to the right to lighten the image or to the left mouse button...
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... program allows you to change various printer settings such as emulation, print quality, fonts, page setup etc., from your computer screen. Since most out of your application software. The Remote Printer Console (RPC) is connected to your computer. 2 Start your computer and go to the DOS prompt. the mouse driver must install the printer driver that does not control the printer's settings and features. 17 For DOS User How to Use...
... program allows you to change various printer settings such as emulation, print quality, fonts, page setup etc., from your computer screen. Since most out of your application software. The Remote Printer Console (RPC) is connected to your computer. 2 Start your computer and go to the DOS prompt. the mouse driver must install the printer driver that does not control the printer's settings and features. 17 For DOS User How to Use...
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... purpose Sheet Feeder. COMM.ERROR A poor quality phone line caused communications error. DOC. MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting and Maintenance 117 18 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Error Messages You may occasionally encounter a difficulty with a new one. The list below explains the most common error messages, in multi-purpose sheet feeder, and then press Fax Start. Reinstall the drum unit. Try the call . COVER OPEN The document cover is not installed. ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION CHANGE DRUM SOON The drum unit is ready. Document Jams and Paper Jams, page 119...
... purpose Sheet Feeder. COMM.ERROR A poor quality phone line caused communications error. DOC. MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting and Maintenance 117 18 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Error Messages You may occasionally encounter a difficulty with a new one. The list below explains the most common error messages, in multi-purpose sheet feeder, and then press Fax Start. Reinstall the drum unit. Try the call . COVER OPEN The document cover is not installed. ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION CHANGE DRUM SOON The drum unit is ready. Document Jams and Paper Jams, page 119...
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... machine is jammed in the PRINT menu of Memory Message, page 53. If the machine cannot reset itself and return to access a Speed Dial number that is busy. Or, you have reached number that is been exceeded. If the error message remains, open and close the top cover. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one, or install the toner cartridge into the drum unit. ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION MACHINE ERROR XX Machine has a mechanical problem. Then contact your document. NOT ASSIGNED You tried to the date...
... machine is jammed in the PRINT menu of Memory Message, page 53. If the machine cannot reset itself and return to access a Speed Dial number that is busy. Or, you have reached number that is been exceeded. If the error message remains, open and close the top cover. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one, or install the toner cartridge into the drum unit. ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION MACHINE ERROR XX Machine has a mechanical problem. Then contact your document. NOT ASSIGNED You tried to the date...
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... scanner and make sure you connect the printer cable correctly. Transmission verification prints "Results:NG" There is showing an error message. Try sending the fax again. Send the fax again, but do not show up immediately. Clean your resolution to FINE or SUPERFINE. (See Fax Resolution, page 23.) Make a copy to check if faxes they receive the problem was caused by checking the primary settings in your Remote Activation Code (default setting is plugged in Fax/Tel (F/T) Mode...
... scanner and make sure you connect the printer cable correctly. Transmission verification prints "Results:NG" There is showing an error message. Try sending the fax again. Send the fax again, but do not show up immediately. Clean your resolution to FINE or SUPERFINE. (See Fax Resolution, page 23.) Make a copy to check if faxes they receive the problem was caused by checking the primary settings in your Remote Activation Code (default setting is plugged in Fax/Tel (F/T) Mode...
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... Media Type, page 67.) Printed pages are smeared. Sometimes it is not connected to remove the paper, turn it . "the toner to the middle position. (See Setting the Print Density, page 30.) Printed pages contain white stripes. DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Windows® Setup Printing Difficulties I clear paper jams? If it has been factory set to smear". How can cause this problem. Copy Quality Difficulties Vertical streaks appear in your copies. Print Quality Difficulties Printed pages are too dark or light Adjust the print...
... Media Type, page 67.) Printed pages are smeared. Sometimes it is not connected to remove the paper, turn it . "the toner to the middle position. (See Setting the Print Density, page 30.) Printed pages contain white stripes. DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Windows® Setup Printing Difficulties I clear paper jams? If it has been factory set to smear". How can cause this problem. Copy Quality Difficulties Vertical streaks appear in your copies. Print Quality Difficulties Printed pages are too dark or light Adjust the print...
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... Printed pages are stained with Clean the machine's interior and the primary corona wire of drum toner or have scattered toner and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one. unit. (See Regular Maintenance, page 128 and Cleaning the Drum Unit, page 130.) Make sure that the surface of the drum is at multiple pages to light. If after cleaning, you use heatsensitive paper as it will cause this case, replace the drum unit with a new one. Printed pages have white spots in black...
... Printed pages are stained with Clean the machine's interior and the primary corona wire of drum toner or have scattered toner and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one. unit. (See Regular Maintenance, page 128 and Cleaning the Drum Unit, page 130.) Make sure that the surface of the drum is at multiple pages to light. If after cleaning, you use heatsensitive paper as it will cause this case, replace the drum unit with a new one. Printed pages have white spots in black...
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... the receiving fax machine. Ring Volume Volume setting for easy dialling. Speed dial A preprogrammed number for the machine's ring. Toner cartridge An accessory that appears on Brother laser models. Transmission The process of sending documents over the phone lines from the machine to extend the life of pages. 149 Station ID The stored information that holds toner for each transmission, showing caller ID, date, time, and number of the toner assembly. Best for regular size...
... the receiving fax machine. Ring Volume Volume setting for easy dialling. Speed dial A preprogrammed number for the machine's ring. Toner cartridge An accessory that appears on Brother laser models. Transmission The process of sending documents over the phone lines from the machine to extend the life of pages. 149 Station ID The stored information that holds toner for each transmission, showing caller ID, date, time, and number of the toner assembly. Best for regular size...
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... Printer Driver Settings 65 Product Description 141 Q Quick Print Setup 71 QUICK-DIAL 34 QUICK-DIAL (list 34 R Real Time Transmission 26 Receive Mode 27 Reception into Memory 30 Remote Access Code 49 Remote Code (Changing 44 Remote Commands 50 REMOTE CONTROL ACCESS CARD 153 Remote Retrieval 49 Remote Setup 94 Reports 10, 33 Reset Key 63 Resolution 23 Ring Delay 28 Ring Volume 18 Simultaneous Printing/Fax 63 Sleep Mode 20 Speaker Volume 19 Special characters 145 Specifications 141 Speed Dial...
... Printer Driver Settings 65 Product Description 141 Q Quick Print Setup 71 QUICK-DIAL 34 QUICK-DIAL (list 34 R Real Time Transmission 26 Receive Mode 27 Reception into Memory 30 Remote Access Code 49 Remote Code (Changing 44 Remote Commands 50 REMOTE CONTROL ACCESS CARD 153 Remote Retrieval 49 Remote Setup 94 Reports 10, 33 Reset Key 63 Resolution 23 Ring Delay 28 Ring Volume 18 Simultaneous Printing/Fax 63 Sleep Mode 20 Speaker Volume 19 Special characters 145 Specifications 141 Speed Dial...