Brother MFC-1780 User Manual

MFC 1780

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Table of Contents

Setting Up the Brother Machine and Computer to

Work Together

Using the Multi-Function

Software

Link

Before You Install Multi-Function Link

Package Contents ........................................................................................................ 1

PC Configuration Requirements ................................................................................. 2

Connecting the Brother Machine to PC ...................................................................... 2

A vailable Options......................................................................................................... 3

Install Multi-Function Link

On-Line Documentation ....................................................................................... 3

Product Support .................................................................................................... 3

Brother Web Link ................................................................................................. 3

Installing the Multi-Function Link

Overview of Basic Steps ............................................................................................. 4

Accessing the Software Installation Window ............................................................. 4

Installing the Brother Software................................................................................... 4

Viewing On-Line Documentation ............................................................................ 5

Introduction .................................................................................................................. 7

Running the Brother Software ................................................................................. 7

Multi-Function Link

Visioneer® PaperPort® LE..................................................................................... 8

Sending a Fax from Your PC .................................................................................... 9

Sending a Quick Fax ................................................................................................... 9

Sending a Fax from the Main Menu ......................................................................... 10

Sending a Fax from a Windows

Receiving Faxes into the PC .................................................................................... 12

Before Y ou Begin ...................................................................................................... 12

Checklist for the Brother Machine: .................................................................... 12

On your PC: ........................................................................................................ 12

Viewing Received Faxes ........................................................................................... 13

Scanning a Document ............................................................................................... 13

Scanning Options ...................................................................................................... 14

Resolution........................................................................................................... 14

Contrast............................................................................................................... 15

Image T ype ......................................................................................................... 15

Scanning into the PaperPort

Windows® Printing .................................................................................................... 15

Software ................................................................. 3

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Application........................................................... 11

Viewer........................................................................ 15

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Software...................................................... 4

Using Brother Machine as a Printer.......................................................................... 15

Printing From Any Windows® Application........................................................ 15

Printing a Received Fax..................................................................................... 16

Printing from the Log Manager ................................................................ 16

Compilation and Publication Notice......................................................................... 16

Trademarks ............................................................................................................... 17

Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties

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Setting Up the Brother Machine and Computer to

Work Together

Before You Install Multi-Function Link

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 contents of your package:

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Brother CD-ROM

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Multi-Function Link Cable and PC I/F Box

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Warranty, Upgrade and Licensing Materials

installation, please check the

PC Configuration Requirements

Your PC must meet or exceed the following minimum system configuration requirements for you to install and use Multi-Function Link

CPU 80486/66 or higher RAM 8MB or greater for Windows® 3.1x

8MB or greater for Windows® 95/98 (16MB recommended)

16MB or greater for Windows NT® Workstation

Version 4.0 (32MB recommended) Hard Disk Drive 50MB Operating System Windows® 3.1x, 95/98 or NT® Workstation Version 4.0 Port Available Serial port CD-ROM Drive

Connecting the Brother Machine to PC

Follow the instructions below to hook up the Multi-Function Link

Position your Brother machine near your personal computer CPU

(maximum distance of approximately 5–6 feet (1.5–1.8 m)). Make sure the power to the PC is switched off and the Brother machine

is unplugged. Connect the RJ-8 connector of the Multi-Function Link

back of your Brother machine in the jack labeled PC I/F. Connect the 25-pin female RS-232 connector of the Multi-Function

Link® 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, an MWAVE card is using COM1. You must connect the Multi-Function Link

Cable to another COM

serial port that is available.

Cable:

Cable to the

A vailable Options

Install Multi-Function Link

Click on Install Multi-Function Link 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 CD-ROM, 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.

Software

Software to access the Software

Installing the Multi-Function Link Software

Make sure your Brother machine 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

Installation Window. Enter the command for your version of Windows®, if needed.

Select the option “Install Multi-Function Link Software”.

Follow the installation instructions.

Accessing the Software Installation Window

If you are using Windows® 95/98 or Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0:

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When you insert the CD-ROM into the PC with Windows® 95/98 or Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0, the screen appears automatically.

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You can also run: x:SETUP.EXE for Windows® 95/98 from Explorer on the root directory of the CD-ROM.

If you are using Windows® 3.1x:

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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.

Installing the Brother Software

Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

Enter the command: x:SETUP.EXE.

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®.

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