Brother FAX 1570MC User Manual
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
Setting up the MFC 1870MC
or MFC 1970MC and
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Computer to Work Together
Before You Install
Multi-Function Link
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This chapter takes you through each step of the installation process. Read it
carefully to ensure a problem-free installation.
Package Contents
Before you begin the Multi-Function Link installation, please check the contents
of your package:
■ Brother CD-ROM
■ Multi-Function Link Cable and PC I/F Box
■ Warranty, Upgrade and Licensing Materials
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PC Configuration Requirements
Your PC must meet or exceed the follwing minimum system configuration
requirements for you to install and use Multi-Function Link:
CPU 80486/66 or higher
RAM 8MB or greater for Windows® 3.1 or 3.11
8MB or greater for Windows® 95 (16MB recommended)
16MB or greater for Windows NT® Workstation
Version 4.0 (32MB recommended)
Hard Disk Drive 50MB
Operating System Windows® 3.1, 3.11, 95 or NT® Workstation Version 4.0
Port Available Serial port
CD-Rom Drive
Connecting MFC 1870MC or MFC
1970MC to Your PC
Follow the instructions below to hook up the Multi-Function Link Cable.
Position your Brother MFC near your personal computer CPU (maximum
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distance of approximately 5-6 feet).
Make sure the power to the PC is switched off and the MFC is unplugged.
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Connect the RJ-8 connector of the Multi-Function Link Cable to the side of
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your Brother MFC in the jack labeled PC I/F.
Connect the 25-pin female RS-232 connector of the Multi-Function Link
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Cable to your PC in the available male serial communications port. Use the
9-pin adapter if your PC requires it. (See your PC owner’s manual for the
correct interface port for connection.) NOTE: If your PC is an IBM
Aptiva, and MWAVE card is using COM1. You must connect the
Multi-Function Link Cable to another COM serial port that is
available.
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Available Options
Install Multi-Function Link Software
Click on Install Multi-Function Link Software to access the Software Installation
window.
On-Line Documentation
On-Line Documentation includes all online documentation. To view the On-Line
Documentation, you must first install the Acrobat Reader software from the CDROM, by clicking on the Install Acrobat Reader button.
Product Support
This is a page of all Brother support numbers.
Brother Web Link
Brother WEB Link visits the Internet Brother Home Page on the World Wide Web.
You can find more information about Brother products, from product
specifications sheets to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s). You must have service
with an Internet service provider.
Click Exit to exit the CD-ROM window, or click Return to return to the previous
window.
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Installing the Multi-Function
Link Software
Make sure your MFC 1870MC or MFC 1970MC is connected to your PC as
described earlier and that both machines are plugged in and switched on.
Overview of Basic Steps
Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and access the
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Installation Window.
Enter the command for your version of Windows®, if needed.
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Select the option “Install Multi-Function Link Software”.
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Follow the installation instructions.
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Accessing the Software Installation
Window
If you are using Windows® 95 or Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0:
■ When you insert the CD-ROM into the PC with Windows
NT® Workstation Version 4.0, the screen appears automatically.
■ You can also run: X:SETUP.EXE for Windows
directory of the CD-ROM
If you are using Windows® 3.1 or 3.11:
■ From the File Manager run:
X:SETUP.EXE (“X” is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive). This will
start the Software Installation program.
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95 from Explorer on the root
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95 or Windows
Installing the Brother Software
Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
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Enter the command: X:SETUP.EXE
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The Brother LOGO will be displayed on the screen.
The Brother software will run the appropriate install program.
The Brother software will identify your Windows® Operating System and
automatically run the appropriate install program for your version of Windows®.
SETTING UP THE MFC 1870MC OR MFC 1970MC AND COMPUTER TO WORK TOGETHER
Click on the “Install Multi-Function Link Software” option.
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The Software Installation window will appear.
The Software Installation screen automatically loads. Multi-Function Link
includes Visioneer PaperPort applications.
Follow the installation instruction:
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Follow the instructions on the screen. The last step will be to restart
Windows®.
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Viewing On-Line Documentation
Make sure you have installed the Acrobat Reader software. (Click on the Install
Acrobat Reader button and follow the instructions on the screen.)
After the Acrobat Reader is installed, click on the View Multi-Function Link
Documentation button. When the Table of Contents appears, select a chapter by
clicking on it.
Since the Multi-Function Link Pro manual is On-Line Documentation only, you
may wish to print a copy by selecting Print from the File pull-down menu.
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Using the Multi-Function
Link Software
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1870MC and MFC 1970MC Only)
Introduction
This chapter outlines the basics of the Brother software, so you can get started
using the Multi-Function Link software. Detailed installation and setup instructions are in the On-Line Documentation section of the Brother CD-ROM that is
included with your MFC. Be sure to check the online ReadMe file for last-minute,
important information that was not included in the On-Line Documentation.
Running the Brother Software
(For MFC
The software included with your MFC consists of two parts, the Multi-Function
Link and Visioneer PaperPort LE for Brother.
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Multi-Function Link
The Multi-Function Link Main Menu is the application used for all fax sending
and receiving operations. It also contains an electronic Phone Book program and
a Log Manager that maintains a record of all PC fax transactions. The Main
Menu can be accessed through the Brother Multi-Function Link program group.
Visioneer PaperPort LE
Visioneer PaperPort LE for Brother is a document management application. You
will use PaperPort to view incoming faxes and scanned documents. PaperPort
has a sophisticated, yet easy to use filing system that will help you organize your
documents. It allows you to combine or “stack” documents of different formats
for printing, faxing, or filing. PaperPort can be accessed through the PaperPort
program group.
USING THE MULTI-FUNCTION LINK SOFTWARE (FOR MFC 1870MC AND MFC 1970MC ONLY)
Sending a Fax from Your PC
Sending a Quick Fax
A QuickFax is a cover page only fax with a message. This option is very useful
when you want to fax a quick, short message from your PC.
From the Main Menu, select the QuickFax button or select QuickFax
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from the Start pull-down menu. The QuickFax screen will appear.
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Enter the Fax number, Name, and Company information in these fields on
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the screen—OR—Select the Open Phone Book... button to choose someone
from your phone book.
Complete the Subject and QuickFax note fields.
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Click the Send Fax button.
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Sending a Fax from the Main Menu
You can send a fax from the Main Menu and attach multiple files. The “attach-
ments” can even be in a different formats.
From the Main Menu window, select the Send Fax —OR—Select Send
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Fax from the Start pull-down menu. The Send Fax window will appear:
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