Brother MFC 7050C User Manual

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MFC 7050C

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Fax-Back System

Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use Fax-Back System, so you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. This system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to send faxes to any fax machine, not just the one from which you are calling.

If you can’t resolve a difficulty with your MFC using this manual, call our Fax-Back System, and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions about using the system and an index of Fax-Back subjects.

USA: 1-800-521-2846 From within Canada: 1-800-681-9838

The Brother Fax-Back System number (USA Only) has been preprogrammed on One Touch key

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For Customer Service

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Ordering Accessories and Supplies

For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from Brother. (In the USA, you can visit us online for a complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.)

USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice)

From within Canada:

1-800-668-2768 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com

Description Item

Ink Cartridge <black> LC11BK Ink Cartridge <color> LC11CL Ink Cartridge <photo> LC11PH Ink Jet Paper (100 Sheets) BPHRL Transparencies (50 Sheets) BPTRL Telephone Line Cord (For USA) UG1570001

(For Canada) UG3565001 Telephone Handset UF6857003 Handset Curled Cord UF8019009 Document Wire Extension UL6856000 Document Tray & Paper Tray UU7114001 IEEE-1284 Bi-directional Cable UG4558001 Remote Retrieval Access Card UU1841001 Owner’s Manual UU1862001

*Brother MFC-7050C Series Software DSK7031 (Floppy Disks, Windows® 3.1x)

on Floppy Disks (Includes DSK7095 (Floppy Disks, W indows® 95/98) Multi-Function Link® Pro and Visioneer® PaperPort® LE Only)

* Software on Floppy Disks is not available for Windows NT® W orkstation Version 4.0.

For glossy paper, we recommend using Kodak Inkjet Photographic Quality Paper Photo Weight.

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Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties

(For USA and Canada)

BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTHER’S LICENSOR) MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDING THE SOFTWARE. BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S) DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS OR OTHERWISE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS NOT PERMITTED BY SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA. THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

IN NO EVENT WILL BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF BROTHER’S LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMA GES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ANY EVENT BROTHER’S LICENSOR’S LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ACTUAL DAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50.

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Year 2000 Compliant

Brother is addressing the Year 2000 related issues for all Brother fax machines and multi-function centers. Our focus is to ensure that our bundled third-party software will continue to properly process date/time data after January 1, 2000.

Brother fax machines and multi-function centers will function properly after January 1, 2000,

provided that

software and firmware used by our customers in connection or combination with Brother fax machines, MFCs and bundled software, accurately exchange date data with the Brother products.

Please continue to check our Web page for updates at http://www.brother.com. All remedies will be provided to individual customers via software patches through software download or from Brother Customer Service.

all non-Brother hardware,

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Table of Contents

Introduction

MFC Setup and Connections

Using This Manual .......................................................................... 1-1

Finding Information...................................................................... 1-1

Test Sheet Procedures (For USA Only)......................................... 1-2

About Fax Machines ....................................................................... 1-2

Fax Tones and Handshake ............................................................ 1-2

ECM (Error Correction Mode) ..................................................... 1-3

MFC 7050C Control Panel Keys ................................................... 1-4

Caution............................................................................................. 2-1

Packing List ..................................................................................... 2-2

Choosing a Location ....................................................................... 2-3

Assembly .......................................................................................... 2-4

Selecting Paper Thickness ............................................................ 2-8

Installing Ink Cartridges (Initial Setup) ....................................... 2-9

Preserving Ink Cartridges ...................................................... 2-12

Aligning Ink Cartridges .............................................................. 2-13

Photo Printouts ........................................................................... 2-14

Cleaning the Ink Cartridges........................................................ 2-15

Cleaning the Cartridge Carrier ................................................... 2-17

Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD) .. 2-18

Sequence................................................................................ 2-18

Connections ........................................................................... 2-19

Outgoing Message (OGM) .................................................... 2-19

Connecting an External Telephone............................................. 2-19

Special Line Considerations ....................................................... 2-20

Roll Over Phone Lines .......................................................... 2-20

Two-Line Phone System........................................................ 2-20

Converting Telephone W all Outlets....................................... 2-20

Installing MFC, External Two-Line TAD, and

Two-Line Telephone ........................................................ 2-21

Multi-Line Connections (PBX) .................................................. 2-22

If you are installing the MFC to work with a PBX: .......... 2-22

Custom Features on a Single Line.............................................. 2-22

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Paper

Paper Affects the Print Quality ..................................................... 3-1

About Paper..................................................................................... 3-2

Handling and Using Special Paper ............................................... 3-2

Recommended Paper for the MFC 7050C .............................. 3-2

Paper Specifications for Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder.................. 3-3

Print Area...................................................................................... 3-4

On-Screen Programming

Initial Setup

User-Friendly Programming .......................................................... 4-1

Function Mode.............................................................................. 4-1

Alternating Displays ..................................................................... 4-2

Function Selection Table .............................................................. 4-2

Getting Started ................................................................................ 5-1

Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse) .............................................. 5-1

Setting Date and Time .................................................................. 5-2

Setting Station ID ......................................................................... 5-2

Entering Text ........................................................................... 5-3

Inserting spaces.................................................................... 5-3

Making corrections .............................................................. 5-3

Repeating letters .................................................................. 5-3

Special characters and symbols ........................................... 5-4

Setting the Beeper Volume ........................................................... 5-5

Choosing the Handset Volume...................................................... 5-5

Setting Volume Amplify .......................................................... 5-6

Setting the Speaker Volume .......................................................... 5-6

Setting the Ring Volume ............................................................... 5-7

Memory Storage ........................................................................... 5-7

Delayed Timer .............................................................................. 5-7

Setup Receive

Basic Receiving Operations............................................................ 6-1

Setting the Answer Mode ............................................................. 6-1

To select or change your Answer Mode .................................. 6-2

Setting Ring Delay ....................................................................... 6-3

Setting F/T Ring Time (For FAX/TEL Mode Only) .................... 6-3

Printing a Reduced Incoming Fax ................................................ 6-4

Recommended Reductions ...................................................... 6-4

Setting Paper Size......................................................................... 6-5

Advanced Receiving Operations.................................................... 6-6

Operation from Extension Telephone........................................... 6-6

For FAX/TEL Mode Only ....................................................... 6-6

Troubleshooting Remote Codes .............................................. 6-6

Changing Remote Codes .............................................................. 6-7

Polling........................................................................................... 6-7

Setting Up Polling Receive...................................................... 6-7

Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive.................................... 6-8

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Canceling a Scheduled Job ........................................................... 6-8

Distinctive Ring............................................................................ 6-9

Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern ............................... 6-10

Caller ID ..................................................................................... 6-11

Setup Send

Before You Begin ............................................................................. 7-1

ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) ............................................ 7-1

Resolution ..................................................................................... 7-2

Manual Transmission .................................................................... 7-2

Automatic Transmission............................................................... 7-3

Manual and Automatic Fax Redial............................................... 7-3

Dual Access .................................................................................. 7-3

Real Time Transmission ............................................................... 7-4

Checking Job Status ..................................................................... 7-4

Canceling Jobs in Memory ........................................................... 7-5

Basic Sending Operations .............................................................. 7-5

Composing Electronic Cover Page............................................... 7-5

Cover Page for Next Fax Only ................................................ 7-6

Always Send Cover Page......................................................... 7-7

Using a Printed Cover Page..................................................... 7-8

Cover Page Message..................................................................... 7-8

Composing Your Own Comments ........................................... 7-8

Contrast......................................................................................... 7-9

Advanced Sending Operations....................................................... 7-9

Overseas Mode ............................................................................. 7-9

Delayed Fax ................................................................................ 7-10

Broadcasting ............................................................................... 7-11

Setting Up for Polling Transmit ................................................. 7-12

Setup Auto Dial Numbers

Telephone Operation

Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing ................................................ 8-1

Storing One Touc h Dial Numbers ................................................ 8-1

Storing Speed Dial Numbers ........................................................ 8-3

Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers ........................... 8-4

Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting ............................................ 8-5

Dialing Options ............................................................................... 9-1

Manual Dialing ............................................................................. 9-1

One Touch Dialing........................................................................ 9-2

Speed Dialing ............................................................................... 9-2

Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers...................................... 9-3

Hold .............................................................................................. 9-3

Pause ............................................................................................. 9-3

Redial............................................................................................ 9-4

Tone/Pulse..................................................................................... 9-4

Searching T elephone Index........................................................... 9-4

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Printing Reports

MFC Settings and Activity ........................................................... 10-1

To Print a Report......................................................................... 10-2

Transmission Verification (Xmit) Report ................................... 10-2

Activity Report Interval.............................................................. 10-2

Making Copies

Message Center

Using MFC as a Copier ................................................................ 11-1

Making a Single Copy ................................................................ 11-2

Making Multiple Copies............................................................. 11-2

Stacking Multiple Copies ........................................................... 11-2

Sorting Multiple Copies ............................................................. 11-2

Reducing and Enlarging Copies ................................................. 11-3

Copying a Photograph ................................................................ 11-3

Introduction................................................................................... 12-1

Message Center Mode................................................................... 12-1

Flexible Memory Settings (Message Storage) ........................... 12-2

Setting Up the Message Center .................................................. 12-3

Step 1: Setting Message Storage ................................................ 12-3

Step 2: Recording Message Center

Outgoing Message (OGM)....................................................... 12-4

Listening to Outgoing Message (OGM)................................ 12-4

Erasing Outgoing Message (OGM)....................................... 12-4

Step 3: Activating Message Center Mode .................................. 12-5

Message Indicators ..................................................................... 12-5

Playing Voice Messages ............................................................. 12-5

Printing a Fax Message .............................................................. 12-6

Backup Printing Option .............................................................. 12-6

Erasing Messages ....................................................................... 12-6

To erase voice messages individually.................................... 12-6

To erase messages all at once ................................................ 12-7

Setting Maximum Time for Incoming Messages ....................... 12-7

Setting Toll Saver........................................................................ 12-7

ICM Recording Monitor............................................................. 12-8

Fax Forwarding/Paging .............................................................. 12-8

Programming a Fax Forwarding Number .............................. 12-8

Programming Paging Number............................................... 12-9

Remote Retrieval......................................................................... 12-10

Using Remote Retrieval Access Code ...................................... 12-10

Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code ................................ 12-10

Remote Commands .................................................................. 12-11

Retrieving Memory Status List ................................................ 12-13

Retrieving Fax Messages.......................................................... 12-13

Changing Fax Forwarding Number Remotely ......................... 12-14

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Walk-Up Video Printing

Getting Started .............................................................................. 13-1

Setting Up Video Print Mode ..................................................... 13-2

Color Video Printing..................................................................... 13-2

Changing Default Settings............................................................ 13-3

Setting Paper Type ...................................................................... 13-5

Setting V ideo Printing Quality.................................................... 13-5

Setting Video Type...................................................................... 13-5

Setting Print Size ........................................................................ 13-6

Video Printing Color Adjustment ............................................... 13-6

Video Printing Brightness........................................................... 13-7

Video Capture to PC..................................................................... 13-8

Setting Up the MFC and Computer to

Work Together

Before You Install Multi-Function Link® Pro Software ........... 14-1

If You Don’t Have a CD-ROM Drive ......................................... 14-2

Computer Requirements ............................................................. 14-2

Connecting the MFC to the Computer ....................................... 14-3

Installing Multi-Function Link® Pro Software (CD-ROM) ...... 14-4

Overview of Basic Steps............................................................. 14-4

Choosing the Software to Install ................................................ 14-5

Install Multi-Function Link® Pro Software ........................... 14-5

Install NetCentric

Install Automatic E-Mail Printing......................................... 14-5

Install 3D FaxSpeed .............................................................. 14-5

Install MFC-7050 Series Drivers Only.................................. 14-5

Other Options ............................................................................. 14-5

View On-Line Documentation .............................................. 14-5

View Product Support Information ....................................... 14-5

Brother W eb Link .................................................................. 14-5

Exit ........................................................................................ 14-6

Installing the Brother Software .................................................. 14-6

Receiving Messages into the PC................................................... 14-9

MF Link Mode ........................................................................... 14-9

Brother Status Monitor .............................................................. 14-10

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FaxStorm ............................................... 14-5

Using MFC as a Printer

Features.......................................................................................... 15-1

Printer Driver................................................................................ 15-2

Choosing the Right Kind of Paper .............................................. 15-2

Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder......................................................... 15-2

Selecting the Paper Thickness .................................................... 15-3

Loading Paper............................................................................. 15-3

Loading Envelopes and Special Print Media.............................. 15-3

Simultaneous Printing/Fax........................................................... 15-4

Printer Operation Keys ................................................................ 15-5

On/Off Line Key......................................................................... 15-5

Reset Key.................................................................................... 15-5

Priority Key ................................................................................ 15-5

Ink Management Key ................................................................. 15-5

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Windows Printing

Printer Emulation ......................................................................... 16-1

Using the Brother Printer Driver ................................................ 16-1

Paper Tab ....................................................................................... 16-2

Copies ......................................................................................... 16-3

Reverse Order ........................................................................ 16-3

Collate.................................................................................... 16-3

Orientation .................................................................................. 16-3

Paper Size ................................................................................... 16-4

Custom Paper Size................................................................. 16-5

Output Media.............................................................................. 16-6

Paper Source ............................................................................... 16-6

Restore Defaults ......................................................................... 16-6

Color /Quality Tab ........................................................................ 16-7

Color Options ............................................................................. 16-7

Color/Monochrome .................................................................... 16-8

Color ...................................................................................... 16-8

Black, White and Grayscale .................................................. 16-8

Print Quality ............................................................................... 16-8

Manual Settings .......................................................................... 16-9

Color Control............................................................................ 16-10

Halftone Type ........................................................................... 16-11

Options Tab.................................................................................. 16-12

Layout ....................................................................................... 16-12

TrueType Options ..................................................................... 16-13

Ink Cartridge Maintenance ....................................................... 16-13

W atermarks Tab.......................................................................... 16-14

Setting Up Watermarks ............................................................. 16-14

Font ........................................................................................... 16-15

Position ..................................................................................... 16-15

Adjustment ............................................................................... 16-16

Creating Custom Watermarks ................................................... 16-16

Using the Multi-Function

Link

Pro

Softwar e

Introduction................................................................................... 17-1

Multi-Function Link® Pro Fax.................................................... 17-2

Visioneer® PaperPort® LE........................................................... 17-2

Sending a Fax from Your PC........................................................ 17-3

Sending a Quick Fax................................................................... 17-3

Sending a Fax from the Main Menu........................................... 17-4

Sending a Fax from a Windows® Application ............................ 17-4

Receiving Faxes into the PC......................................................... 17-5

Checklist for the MFC ........................................................... 17-5

Checklist for Your PC ............................................................ 17-5

Viewing Received Faxes............................................................. 17-6

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Scanning a Document ................................................................... 17-7

TWAIN Compliant ................................................................ 17-7

Accessing the Scanner........................................................... 17-7

Scanning a Document into the PC.............................................. 17-8

Settings in the Scanner Window............................................ 17-8

Resolution: ......................................................................... 17-8

Scan Mode: ........................................................................ 17-8

Contrast:............................................................................. 17-9

Paper Size: ......................................................................... 17-9

Video Capture: ................................................................... 17-9

Video Capture to PC................................................................... 17-10

Connecting Y our Video Equipment .......................................... 17-10

Capturing an Image .................................................................. 17-11

Color Faxing with FaxSpeed

(For Windows® 3.1x, 95/98 Only)

Using Internet Faxing with NetCentric

FaxStorm

Introduction................................................................................... 18-1

How FaxSpeed Works ................................................................... 18-2

Special Coded Format (InfoImage) ............................................ 18-2

Installing FaxSpeed....................................................................... 18-3

Selecting Multi-Function Link® Pro

As Y our F ax Application........................................................... 18-4

Creating FaxSpeed Read Module Disks for Recipients ............. 18-5

Quick Start Procedures ................................................................ 18-6

How to Send an InfoImage ......................................................... 18-6

Using the FaxSpeed Macro......................................................... 18-7

To send the current document in your word processor

directly to FaxSpeed: .......................................................... 18-7

How to Read an InfoImage that Was Printed at Your MFC........ 18-8

How to Read an InfoImage that Was Received Into

Multi-Function Link

To read an InfoImage after viewing it in PaperPort®: ........... 18-9

If the Recipient Uses Another Fax Application........................ 18-10

FaxSpeed Read Module for Recipients ............................... 18-10

If Recipient Uses Fax Machine and Scanner............................ 18-11

FaxSpeed Read Module for Recipients ............................... 18-11

NetCentric™ Internet Fax............................................................. 19-1

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Before Y ou Be gin........................................................................ 19-2

Compatible Operating Systems ............................................. 19-2

Set Up Your Fax Service Account ......................................... 19-2

Receiving Faxes.......................................................................... 19-2

Creating an Inbound Account................................................ 19-3

Installing NetCentric

Overview of Utilities .................................................................. 19-4

Contact Manager ................................................................... 19-4

Cover Page Builder................................................................ 19-4

Pro......................................................... 18-9

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FaxStorm ............................................... 19-4

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Print Driver............................................................................ 19-4

Status Manager ...................................................................... 19-5

Viewfax (A Fax File Viewing Application) ........................... 19-5

Accessing NetCentric

Sending Faxes............................................................................. 19-6

General Tab............................................................................ 19-6

Addressing a Fax................................................................ 19-7

Adding Contacts One at a Time......................................... 19-7

Selecting a Group (or a Contact from a Group) ................ 19-8

Saving a New Contact from the Fax Send Window........... 19-8

Specifying a Cover Page.................................................... 19-9

About Sending a Fax as E-mail ......................................... 19-9

Attachments Tab .................................................................. 19-10

Options/Sender T ab ............................................................. 19-11

Sending from Other Windows

If Y ou Are Using W indows® 95/98 ...................................... 19-11

If You Are Using Windows NT

Setting Up Contacts in the Contact Manager ........................... 19-12

To Add a New Contact to the All Group: ............................ 19-13

To Add a New Contact to Another Group: .......................... 19-14

Changing Contact Detail ..................................................... 19-15

Setting Up Multiple Addresses............................................ 19-16

Moving or Copying a Contact to Another Group ................ 19-16

Creating a Group for Broadcasting ..................................... 19-17

Managing Your Faxes in the Status Manager ........................... 19-17

Accessing the Status Manager............................................. 19-18

Checking the Status of Sent Faxes (Outbox)....................... 19-18

Viewing Faxes You Received (Inbox).................................. 19-18

Managing Faxes from Your Account Page ............................... 19-19

Accessing Y our Account Page ............................................. 19-19

Viewing Received Faxes in Your Account Page Inbox........ 19-19

Checking Sent Faxes in Your Account Page Outbox........... 19-20

Customer Support ..................................................................... 19-20

Contact NetCentric Corporation at .................................. 19-20

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FaxStorm .............................................. 19-5

Applications ........................... 19-11

Workstation Version 4.0.. 19-12

Using Automatic E-Mail

Printing

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Automatic E-Mail Printing (For Windows® 95/98 Only) .......... 20-1

Main Features ............................................................................. 20-2

Automatic E-Mail Printing is for Windows® 95/98 Only........... 20-2

You Cannot Use a 16-bit TCP/IP Stack................................. 20-2

If You Are Using Korean Windows

Setting Up Automatic E-Mail Printing....................................... 20-3

Setting Up the Server............................................................. 20-3

Setting the Check Time ......................................................... 20-4

Using Automatic E-Mail Printing............................................... 20-5

Uninstalling Automatic E-Mail Printing from

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95/98 ....................................................................... 20-5

95/98............................ 20-2

If the Uninstall Program Displays an Error Message............ 20-5

To Access the Add/Remove Programs Properties Window:.. 20-6

Brother Control Panel

Brother Control Panel .................................................................. 21-1

General Settings ............................................................................ 21-2

Answer Mode ........................................................................ 21-3

Dial Mode .............................................................................. 21-3

Reports................................................................................... 21-4

Activity Report Printing ........................................................ 21-4

Print Transmission Verification Report ................................. 21-4

Fax Settings.................................................................................... 21-5

General T ab................................................................................. 21-5

Station ID............................................................................... 21-6

Custom Cover Page ............................................................... 21-6

Remote................................................................................... 21-6

Speaker Volume ..................................................................... 21-6

Options T ab................................................................................. 21-7

MF Link Mode ...................................................................... 21-7

Incoming Fax Reduction Percentage..................................... 21-7

Auto Dial Tab ............................................................................. 21-8

Auto Dial Numbers................................................................ 21-8

Dial Type............................................................................ 21-8

Name:................................................................................. 21-9

ID: ...................................................................................... 21-9

Number: ............................................................................. 21-9

Type.................................................................................... 21-9

Group Numbers (For Broadcasting) .................................. 21-9

Group ................................................................................. 21-9

Name .................................................................................. 21-9

One Touch ID..................................................................... 21-9

Group List: ......................................................................... 21-9

Advanced Settings Tab ............................................................. 21-10

Fax Forward / Paging........................................................... 21-11

Remote Retrieval Access Code............................................ 21-11

Ink Cartridge Maintenance ....................................................... 21-12

Aligning the Ink Cartridges ................................................. 21-12

Cleaning the Ink Heads ....................................................... 21-13

Installing or Replacing Ink Cartridges ................................ 21-13

Left Cartridge ...................................................................... 21-14

Right Cartridge .................................................................... 21-14

Important Information

Standard Telephone and FCC Notices ........................................ 22-1

These notices are in effect on models sold and used

in the United States only........................................................... 22-1

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) ............................ 22-3

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Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only) ..... 22-4

International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement ............ 22-4

Important Safety Instructions ..................................................... 22-5

Compilation and Publication Notice .......................................... 22-8

Trademarks ................................................................................. 22-8

Speciﬁcations

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Product Description ...................................................................... 23-1

Fax Specifications.......................................................................... 23-1

Printer Specifications.................................................................... 23-3

Printing ....................................................................................... 23-3

Controller.................................................................................... 23-3

Print Media ................................................................................. 23-4

Troubleshooting............................................................................. 24-1

Fax-Back System........................................................................ 24-1

Brother on the World Wide Web ................................................. 24-1

Brother Bulletin Board ............................................................... 24-1

Error Messages ........................................................................... 24-2

Document Jam ............................................................................ 24-4

Printer Jam or Paper Jam ............................................................ 24-4

Paper is jammed inside front of MFC ................................... 24-5

Paper is jammed inside back of MFC ................................... 24-5

If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC ............................ 24-6

Printing or Receiving Faxes .................................................. 24-6

Phone Line or Connections ................................................... 24-7

Sending Faxes........................................................................ 24-7

Handling Incoming Calls....................................................... 24-7

Printer Difficulties................................................................. 24-8

Video Capture ........................................................................ 24-9

Head Cleaning Page.................................................................. 24-10

Aligning Ink Cartridges ............................................................ 24-10

Packing and Shipping the MFC................................................. 24-11

Routine Maintenance.................................................................. 24-14

Cleaning the Scanner ................................................................ 24-14

Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen ............................................. 24-14

Storing an Extra Ink Cartridge ................................................. 24-15

Preserving Ink Cartridges .................................................... 24-15

Disposing of the Used Ink Cartridge ........................................ 24-16

Replacing the Ink Cartridges (Routine Maintenance) .............. 24-16

For Customer Service ................................................................. 24-19

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Glossary ........................................................................................GL-1

Index.................................................................................................. I-1

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Introduction

Using This Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). This MFC has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you through functions. However, you can use your MFC to its fullest potential by taking a few minutes to read this manual.

Introduction

Additionally, your MFC has a Help Key. Press list of basic operational steps and functions.

Finding Information

All chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of Contents. You will be able to find information about a specific feature or function by checking the Index in the back of this manual. Also, throughout this manual, you’ll see special symbols alerting you to important information, cross-references and warnings. Illustrations of some screen displays also help you choose the correct key-presses.

Help/Broadcast

to print a

INTRODUCTION

1-1

T est Sheet Procedures (For USA Only)

See

Setting

Station ID

p. 5-2

After programming your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included with your MFC and fax it to Brother’s Automated Fax Response System as your first transmission. This will verify that your MFC is properly installed.

When this document is received, a confirmation sheet will be sent back to your MFC. In order to receive a response, be sure to set up your Station ID.

USA: 1-908-685-9283 (fax)

About Fax Machines

If you’re a first-time fax machine user, fax operation might seem a little mysterious. You’ll soon get used to the unusual fax tones on your phone line, and be able to send and receive faxes easily.

Fax Tones and Handshake

When someone is sending a fax, the MFC sends fax calling tones, (CNG tones)—soft, intermittent beeps at 4-second intervals. You’ll hear them when you dial and press for about 40 seconds after dialing. During that time, the sending machine must begin the “handshake” with the receiving machine. Each time you use automatic procedures to send a fax, you are sending CNG tones over the phone line. You’ll soon learn to listen for these soft beeps each time you answer a phone on your MFC line, so you can know if you are receiving a fax message.

The receiving fax responds with fax receiving tones—loud, chirping sounds. A receiving fax chirps for about 40 seconds over the phone line, and the screen displays RECEIVING. If your MFC is set to the FAX mode, it will answer every call automatically with fax receiving tones. Even if the other party hangs up, your MFC continues to send the “chirps” for about 40 seconds, and the screen continues to display RECEIVING.

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When your MFC answers in FAX/TEL mode, the MFC listens for CNG tones and then responds with receiving tones.

The fax “handshake” is the time in which the sending machine’s CNG tones and the receiving machines “chirps” overlap. This must be for at least 2 to 4 seconds, so the fax machines can understand how each is sending and receiving the fax. The handshake cannot begin until the call is answered, and the CNG tones only last for about 40 seconds after the number is dialed. Therefore, it’s important for the receiving machine to answer the call in as few rings as possible.

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When you have an external telephone answering device (TAD) on your MFC line, your TAD will determine the number of rings before the call is answered. Pay special attention to the directions for connecting a TAD to your MFC in the MFC Setup and Connections chapter.

ECM (Error Correction Mode)

The Error Correction Mode (ECM) is a way for the MFC to check the integrity of a fax transmission while it is in progress. ECM transmissions are possible only between machines that both have the ECM feature. If they do, you may send and receive fax messages that are continuously checked for their integrity.

Sufficient memory must be available in your MFC for this feature to work.

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MFC 7050C Control P anel Keys

Function Set

Hook

1 2

Redial / Pause

Speed Dial

Hold

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS TUV WXYZ

RWD FWD

Hook

Lets you dial telephone and fax numbers without lifting the handset.

Hold

Lets you put calls on hold.

Redial / Pause

Redials the last number called. Also inserts a pause in autodial numbers.

Speed Dial

Lets you dial stored phone numbers by pressing a two-digit number.

Dial Pad

Dials phone and fax numbers, and can be used as a keyboard for entering information into the MFC. # key lets you switch the dialing type during a telephone call from PULSE to TONE.

RWD ( ) FWD ( )

Use to repeat or skip to the next voice message during playback.

Shift

To access memory locations 13 through 24 in the One Touch keys, hold down the Shift key.

One Touc h Ke ys

These 12 keys give you instant access to previously stored phone numbers.

7O5OC

VolumeLH

ABC DEF

2 5

6 9

8 0

56 6

Stop

Shift

Stops a fax, cancels an operation or exits from function mode.

Start

Starts an operation, such as sending a fax.

Enlarge

Enlarges copies depending on the ratio you select: 200%, 150%, 125% , 120% and 100%.

Reduce

Reduces copies depending on the ratio you select: 100%, 93%, 87%, 75% and 50%.

Sort

Makes multiple copies of a multiple page original copied in order.

Photo

Use this key to copy photographs.

Copy

Makes black and white copies.

On/Off Line

Use this key to turn the printer online (ready to receive PC data) and offline (not ready to receive PC data) alternately.

Reset

Clears data from the printer memory.

Tel-index

01 13

05 17

09 21

Fine

FAX Photo S.Fine

FAX/TEL

Help/

Mode

07 19 20

Priority

Broadcast

04 16

Resolution

02 14 15

06 18

10 22 23 24

Press this key to receive all faxes in memory without first printing them.

Ink Management

Cleans the ink print heads and/or resets the ink dot counter after replacing an ink cartridge.

Record

Lets you record Outgoing Messages (OGM).

Erase

Lets you delete voice messages, and/or fax messages from the memory

Play

Lets you listen to voice messages and outgoing messages.

Message Indicator Lights

Notify you that you have voice or fax messages in the memory.

Help/Broadcast

Whenever the Date and T ime are displayed on the LCD, you can press this key to print a quick reference Help List. The Help List shows how to perform functions, how to register information and how to get basic information. Also use this key whenever you want to broadcast faxes to many different locations, maximum of 174.

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Message CenterFacsmille

Voice

Record Erase Play

Color Printer

On/Off Line

Reset

Reduce

Enlarge

Photo

Sort

Stop

Fax

18 19

Ink Management

Priority

Copy

17 16

Start

Mode

Use to select how the MFC will handle incoming calls.

Resolution

Sets the resolution when you send a fax.

Tel-index

Lets you look up numbers stored in the dialing memory.

Ink Empty Indicator

Blinks when ink cartridge is low and stays lit when ink is empty.

Liquid Crystal Display

LCD displays messages to help you set and operate your MFC.

Function

Lets you access the function and programming mode.

Set

Stores a function setting in the MFC.

(Left Arrow)

(Right Arrow)

Volume Low/High/Amplify

Moves the LCD cursor through text and options. Adjusts speaker, ring and handset volume.

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Caution

MFC Se tu p and Connections

Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

We recommend that this product be used with a surge

protection device to protect the product against lightning storms.

Never install a telephone jack in a wet location unless the jack

is specifically designed for a wet location. Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated

unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

Connections

Assembly and

Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an

electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of

the leak. For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet should be

installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible.

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Packing List

Make sure you have the following items:

Telephone

Line Cord

Handset

Curled Cord

Telephone

Handset

Document T ray with Extension

Paper T ray

with Extension

(Both trays are

the same)

Ink Cartridges (Color & Black)

Bi-directional IEEE-1284 Parallel Cable

Document Wire Extension

Remote Retrieval Access Card

Brother MFL Pro CD-ROM

Owner’s

Manual

StartCard

If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660 (from within Canada) or 1- 514-685-6464 (from within Montreal). See “Ordering Accessories and Supplies” on page ii for the correct item numbers.

Whenever you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with your MFC. If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you may void your warranty.

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MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

Choosing a Location

Place your MFC on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place that is free of vibration and shocks. Locate the MFC near a telephone jack and a standard, grounded power outlet.

Avoid placing your MFC in a high-traffic area. Do not place near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals or refrigerators. Do not expose the MFC to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture or dust. Do not connect your MFC to electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Disruption of power can wipe out information in the MFC’s memory. Do not connect your MFC to electrical outlets on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment that might disrupt the power supply. Avoid interference sources, such as speakers or the base units of cordless phones.

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Connections

Assembly and

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Assembly

Connect the handset.

Connect the longer end of the curled handset cord to the MFC and the shorter end to the handset.

Connect the power cord.

There is no ON/OFF switch. When you plug in the power cord, the power goes on and the screen alternately displays.

SET CARTRIDGES PLS OPEN COVER

Connect the telephone line cord.

Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the jack on the MFC and the other end to a modular wall jack.

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W ARNING

To protect yourself from electrical shock, plug the MFC into a 3-prong plug and keep the power to your MFC on when you connect it to a telephone line. Similarly, when moving your MFC, disconnect the telephone line first, and then the power cord.

Caution

■ Lightning and power surges can damage this product! We

recommend that you use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line as well as on the telephone line, or unplug the lines during a lightning storm.

Attach the document wire extension.

Connections

Assembly and

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Attach the paper tray and pull out the extension.

Caution

Please attach the paper tray to prevent paper jams and maintain print quality.

Attach the document tray and pull out the extension.

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MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

Load paper in the multi-purpose sheet feeder (paper

cassette).

The paper cassette holds up to 100 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m) plain paper.

A Pull the paper support up and slide the paper guide to the

left.

Paper

Support

B F an the paper well. Inser t the paper against the right edge with

the print side facing you. Keep the paper level below the paper guide line and behind the rib. Be careful not to force the bottom edge of the paper down into the paper cassette.

Connections

Assembly and

Paper Guide Line

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C Adjust the paper guide to fit the paper width.

Selecting Paper Thickness

The paper thickness lever is behind the top cover on the right side. Set the paper thickness lever to the Paper position for plain paper or ink jet paper. However, before you print on envelopes or other thicker types of print media, move the paper thickness lever forward to the Envelopes position.

See

Paper

Specifications

for

Multi-purpose

Sheet Feeder

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Use the Envelopes Use the Paper position for: position for:

■ Envelopes ■ Plain Paper

■ Glossy Paper ■ Ink Jet Paper

■ Transparencies

■ Greeting Cards

■ Labels

■ Index Cards

■ Postcards

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Installing Ink Cartridges (Initial Setup)

The following steps are for initial setup only. If you are replacing ink cartridges, then follow the steps in “Replacing the Ink Cartridges (Routine Maintenance)” on page 24-16.

Check that the power is on. The screen alternately displays:

Open the cover.

SET CARTRIDGES PLS OPEN COVER

Connections

Assembly and

After a few seconds, the ink cartridge carrier will move to its loading position.

Unpack the Color ink cartridge.

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Carefully remove the sticker and transparent tape that covers

the copper print head.

Do NOT touch or remove the copper contact area!

Each ink cartridge has its own correct position. The Color ink cartridge must be in the left-slot and the Black (or Photo) cartridge must be in the right-slot. Match the color

indicators on the ink cartridge and the cartridge carrier. Insert the new starter Color ink cartridge into the left-slot,

and press backward until it snaps.

If you have purchased the Photo ink cartridge accessory and

want to use it now, you can choose to install the Photo ink cartridge in the right-slot.

Repeat Steps 3–5 to install the new starter Black (or Photo)

ink cartridge in the right-slot. If the ink cartridges move loosely in the carrier, they are not

locked into place, so repeat Steps 5 and 6. Close the cover.

DID YOU CHANGE?

RIGHT:1.YES 2.NO

Press 1 if you changed the right-side cartridge.

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