Brother Quick Setup Guide
For FAX-1270e, FAX-1575mc
If you cannot solve a problem, please see
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Brother World Wide Web:
URL: http://www.brother.com
Call Brother Customer Service at:
In USA: |
1-800-284-4329 |
In Canada: |
1-877-BROTHER |
In Montreal: |
(514) 685-6464 |
THANK YOU!
CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING A BROTHER MACHINE. WE ARE SURE YOU WILL BE THRILLED WITH THE CONVENIENT WAY YOUR NEW FAX PERFORMS SO MANY TASKS WITH DAZZLING RESULTS!
Follow these simple instructions in numerical order.
For more details, see your Owner’s Manual.
1 Packing List
Check that you have the following items:
Paper Wire
Extension Document
Support
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Line Cord |
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Telephone |
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Starter |
Handset |
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Printing |
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Cartridge |
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(up to 100 pages) |
Handset |
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Curled Cord |
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One Touch |
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Name Labels |
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Manual |
Quick Setup Guide |
Keep the packing materials for possible future transport. If you do not pack the machine properly, it could void your warranty.
2 Attach the Document Support,
Paper Wire Extension and Paper Support
A. Attach the document support.
Document Support
B. Attach the paper wire extension. |
C. Attach the paper support. |
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Paper Support |
Paper Wire
Extension
3 Load the Paper
The paper tray can hold up to 200 sheets of 20-lb paper.
A.Open the paper tray cover.
B.Place up to 200 sheets of paper in the paper tray. Do not allow the level of paper to pass the maximum paper line on the paper guides.
C.Close the paper tray cover.
Paper Tray
Cover
Paper
Tray
Tap the stack of paper so the edges are even.
Acceptable Paper
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Letter, Legal and A4 |
Weight: |
17 lb – 24 lb |
Thickness: |
.0031 inches – .0039 inches |
4 Connect Phone Line and Power Cord
A. Connect the handset.
B. Connect the telephone line.
C. Connect the power cord.
5 If you are sharing one phone line with an external telephone answering device, connect it now
TAD
TAD
For more details, see “Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD)” in Chapter 2 of the Owner’s Manual.
6 Set Date and Time
A.Press Menu/Set, , . 1.DATE/TIME
B.Enter the last two digits of the year, and then press
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YEAR:XX |
C. Enter two digits for the month, and then press |
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Menu/Set. |
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MONTH:XX |
D. Enter two digits for the day, and then press |
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Menu/Set. |
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DAY:XX |
E. Enter the time in 24-hour format, and then press |
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Menu/Set. |
ENTER |
TIME:XX:XX |
F.Press Stop/Exit.
7 Set Station ID
A.Press Menu/Set, , . 2.STATION ID
B.Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits), and then press Menu/Set. FAX:
C.Enter your telephone number (up to 20 digits), and
then press Menu/Set. TEL:
D. Enter your name (up to 20 characters), and then
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E. Press Stop/Exit. |
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8 Select Receive Mode
Press Receive Mode until the correct mode for your setup is displayed.
FAX ONLY
The machine automatically answers every call as a fax.
FAX/TEL
For receiving fax and voice calls on one line.
TAD:ANSWER MACH.
(FAX-1270e only) An External Telephone Answering Device (TAD) answers every call and stores voice messages in its memory. Fax messages are printed. An external telephone operates as if it is in MANUAL Mode when it is connected to your Brother machine.
MC:MSG CTR
(FAX-1575mc) A built-in answering machine answers every call and stores voice and fax messages. For details, see chapter 9.
MANUAL
You control the phone line and must answer every call yourself.
For more details, see chapter 5 of the Owner’s Manual.
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For the USA only, |
complete the |
Warranty
Registration and
Test Sheet...
Face down
...and fax it to Brother at 1-877-268-9575
LE5969001
Quick Reference Card
For complete instructions about all the features and operations of your fax machine, be sure to read your Owner's Manual.
Sending Faxes |
8 Enter the fax number. |
9 Press Fax Start.
AutomaticTransmission
1 Place the original face down in the ADF.
2Enter the fax number using the dial pad, One Touch, Speed Dial or Search.
3Press Fax Start.
Memory Transmission
1Place the original face down in the ADF.
2Press Quick-Scan/Reports. The LCD indicates how much memory is available.
3Enter the fax number.
4Press Fax Start.
Sending a Cover Page
1Place the original face down in the ADF.
2Press Menu/Set, 3, 1.
3When NEXT FAX ONLY? appears, press
Menu/Set.
4Press or to select ON (or OFF), and then press
Menu/Set.
5Press or to select a comment, and then press
Menu/Set.
6Enter two digits to indicate the number of pages being sent, and then press Menu/Set.
7Press 1 to select additional settings—OR— Press 2 if you are ready to fax.
Receiving Faxes
Select Receive Mode
Press Receive Mode to select MANUAL, FAX ONLY,
FAX/ TEL, TAD:ANSWER MACH. (FAX-1270e), or MSG CTR (FAX-1575mc). If you select FAX/ TEL, make sure you set the Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time.
Turning ON Message Center Mode
(FAX-1575mc Only)
See Chapter 9 of the Owner’s Manual.
1Turn Message Storage ON.
2Record the Outgoing Message (MSG CTR OGM).
3Press until it lights.
Manual Reception
1Pick up the handset.
2Press Fax Start if you hear fax tones (beeps).
3When the LCD shows RECEIVE, replace the handset.
Easy Receive
1Press Menu/Set, 2, 3.
2Press or to select ON, OFF or SEMI.
3Press Menu/Set.
4Press Stop/Exit.
Brother fax-back system: |
Brother Accessories and Supplies: |
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In USA only: |
1-800-521-2846 |
In USA: |
1-888-879-3232 |
(voice) |
Brother Global Web Site: |
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1-800-947-1445 |
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http://www.brother.com |
http://www.brothermall.com |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Product Support: |
In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice) |
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http://solutions.brother.com |
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Setup Auto Dial Numbers
Storing One-Touch Dial Numbers
1Press Menu/Set, 6, 1.
2Press the One Touch key where you want to store the number.
3Enter a number (up to 20 digits), and then press Menu/Set.
4Enter a name (up to 15 characters), and then press Menu/Set.
5Press or to select FAX, TEL, FAX/TEL or
CHAIN, and then press Menu/Set.
6Press Stop/Exit.
Storing Speed Dial Numbers
1Press Menu/Set, 6, 2.
2Enter a two-digit speed dial number, and then press Menu/Set.
3Enter a number (up to 20 digits), and then press Menu/Set.
4Enter a name (up to 15 characters), and then press Menu/Set.
5Press or to select FAX, TEL, FAX/ TEL or
CHAIN, and then press Menu/Set.
6Press Stop/Exit.
Dialing Options
One-Touch Dialing / Speed Dialing
1Pick up the handset—OR—Press Hook (FAX1270e) or Speaker Phone (FAX-1575mc).
2When you hear a dial tone, press the One Touch key of the location you want to call—OR—
Press Search/Speed Dial, press #, and then press the two-digit Speed Dial number.
•If you pressed Hook (FAX-1270e) to dial, pick up the handset when the other party answers.
3To hang up, replace the handset—OR—Press
Speaker Phone (FAX-1575mc).
Searching the Auto Dial Numbers
1Press Search/Speed Dial, and then enter the first letter of the name you’re looking for.
2Press or to search the memory.
3When the name is displayed, lift the handset for a voice call.
—OR—Press Speaker phone (FAX-1575mc).
4Press Fax Start to begin dialing.
Message Center (FAX-1575mc Only)
Recording OGM
1Press Menu/Set, 8, 3.
2Press or to reach MSG CTR OGM?, and then press Menu/Set.
3Press or to select RECORD OGM?, and then press Menu/Set,
4Pick up the handset to record a message.
5Replace the handset.
Playing a Voice Message
1Press Play/Record.
2Use (RWD) to repeat a message. Use # (FWD) to skip a message.
3Press Stop/Exit.
Printing a Fax Message
1Press Play/Record.
2After voice messages have played, press 1.
Erasing Messages
To erase voice messages individually
1Press Play/Record.
2Press Erase after the two short beeps or while the message is playing.
3Press 1.
4Press Stop/Exit.
To erase messages all at once
1Press Erase.
2Press or to select VOICE, FAX, or MSG, and then press Menu/Set.
3Press 1.
4Press Stop/Exit.