Brother MFC7150C, MFC7160C User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

MFC 7150C MFC 7160C

®

If You Need to Call Customer Service

Please complete the following information for future reference:

Model Number: MFC 7150C MFC 7160C (Circle your model number)

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*The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain this Owner’s Manual with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of a theft, fire or warranty service.

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 all non-Brother hardware, 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.

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BrotherNumbers

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 01 .

Brother on the World Wide Web

You can find more information about Brother products, from product specification sheets to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), on the World Wide Web. Visit us at

http://www.brother.com

Brother Bulletin Board

Brother’s Bulletin Board Numbers are

USA: 1-888-298-3616

From within Canada: 1-514-685-2040

For Customer Service

USA:	1-800-284-4329 (voice)
	1-908-575-8790	(fax)
From within Canada:	1-800-853-6660	(voice)
	1-514-685-4898	(fax)
From within Montreal:	1-514-685-6464	(voice)

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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>	LC02BK
Ink Cartridge <cyan>(blue)	LC02C
Ink Cartridge <magenta>(red)	LC02M
Ink Cartridge <yellow>	LC02Y
360 dpi High Quality Coated Paper	BP36CL
720 dpi High Quality Coated Paper	BP72CL
Glossy Paper	BPGLL
Transparancies	BPTRL
Print Head	HD002
2MB Upgrade Memory Board (For MFC 7160C Only)	ME2000
Power Protector	QPD120
*Brother MFC-7100 Series Software on floppy disks	DSK7131, (Floppy Disks Windows® 3.1 or 3.11)
(Includes MFL Pro and Visioneer PaperPort LE Only)	DSK7195, (Floppy Disks Windows® 95 or 98)
Telephone Line Cord	(For USA) UG1570001
	(For Canada) UG3565001
Telephone Handset	UF6857003
Handset Curled Cord	UF7204009
Dust Cover	UU1481001
Paper Wire Extension	UU1309001
Document Wire Extension	UU1309001
Document Tray	UU1248001
Paper Tray	UU1289001
IEEE-1284 Bi-directional Cable	UG4558001
Remote Control Access Card	UU1301001
Reference Guide	UU1300001
Owner’s Manual	(For USA) UU1298001
	(For Canada) UU1401001

*Software on Floppy disks is not available for Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0.

Brother Coated Paper is Ink Jet Paper.

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Table of Contents

1Introduction

2MFC Setup and

Connections

3Paper

Using This Manual ......................................................................................................	1
Finding Information ....................................................................................................	1
Test sheet Procedures (For USA Only) ...................................................................	2
About Fax Machines ...................................................................................................	2
Fax Tones and Handshake ..........................................................................................	2
ECM (Error Correction Mode) ...................................................................................	3
MFC 7150C Control Panel Overview .....................................................................	4
MFC 7160C Control Panel Overview .....................................................................	5
Caution ...........................................................................................................................	7
Packing List ..................................................................................................................	8
Choosing a Location....................................................................................................	9
Assembly ......................................................................................................................	10
Installing the Ink Cartridges .....................................................................................	15
Special Line Considerations .....................................................................................	19
Roll Over Phone Lines .......................................................................................	19
Two-Line Phone System .....................................................................................	19
Converting Telephone Wall Outlets ....................................................................	20
Installing MFC, External Two-Line TAD, and Two-Line Telephone .................	20
Multi-Line Connections (PBX) ................................................................................	21
If you are installing the MFC to work with a PBX: .......................................	21
Custom Features on a Single Line ............................................................................	22
Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD) .................................	22
Sequence .............................................................................................................	22
Connections ........................................................................................................	23
Outgoing Message (OGM) .................................................................................	23
Connecting an External Telephone ...........................................................................	23
About Brother Paper ................................................................................................	25
Paper Specifications for Cassette and Manual Feed Slot .........................................	26
Print Area ..................................................................................................................	27

iv	T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

4On-Screen Programming

5Initial Setup

6Setup Receive

User-Friendly Programming ...................................................................................	29
Function Mode ..........................................................................................................	29
Alternating Displays .................................................................................................	30
Function Selection Table ...........................................................................................	30
Getting Started ...........................................................................................................	35
Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse) ..........................................................................	35
Setting Date and Time ...............................................................................................	36
Setting Station ID ......................................................................................................	36
Entering Text ......................................................................................................	37
Inserting spaces ..............................................................................................	37
Making corrections ........................................................................................	37
Repeating letters .............................................................................................	38
Special characters and symbols .....................................................................	38
Setting Beeper Volume ..............................................................................................	39
Setting the Handset Volume ......................................................................................	39
Setting the Speaker Volume (For MFC 7160C Only) ...............................................	39
Setting the Ring Volume ...........................................................................................	40
Memory Storage .......................................................................................................	40
Delayed Timer ...........................................................................................................	40
Basic Receiving Operations .....................................................................................	41
Setting the Select Answer Mode ...............................................................................	41
To select or change your Answer Mode .............................................................	42
Setting Ring Delay ....................................................................................................	42
Setting F/T Ring Time (For FAX/TEL Mode Only) .................................................	43
Record F/T OGM (FAX/TEL Outgoing Message)
(For MFC 7160C Only) .........................................................................................	44
Easy Receive .............................................................................................................	44
Printing a Reduced Incoming Document ..................................................................	45
Recommended Reductions .................................................................................	45
Setting Paper Size .....................................................................................................	46
Advanced Receiving Operations ............................................................................	47
Operation from Extension Telephone .......................................................................	47
For FAX/TEL Mode Only ..................................................................................	47
Changing Remote Codes ....................................................................................	47
Printing a Fax in Memory (For MFC 7150C Only) ..................................................	48
Polling .......................................................................................................................	48
Setting Up Polling Receive ................................................................................	49
Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive ...............................................................	50
Canceling a Scheduled Job .......................................................................................	51
Distinctive Ringing ...................................................................................................	51
Registering the Distinctive Ringing Pattern .......................................................	52

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S	v

7Setup Send

8Setup Auto Dial

Numbers

9Telephone (Voice) Operation

Caller ID ...................................................................................................................	53
Viewing Caller ID List .......................................................................................	53
Clearing a Caller ID Stored in Memory .............................................................	54
Printing Caller ID List ........................................................................................	54
Before You Begin ........................................................................................................	55
ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) ........................................................................	56
Resolution .................................................................................................................	56
Manual Transmission ................................................................................................	57
Automatic Transmission ...........................................................................................	57
Manual and Automatic Fax Redial ...........................................................................	57
Dual Access ...............................................................................................................	57
Real Time Transmission............................................................................................	58
Checking Job Status ..................................................................................................	58
Canceling Jobs in Memory .......................................................................................	58
Basic Sending Operations ........................................................................................	59
Composing Electronic Cover Page ...........................................................................	59
Cover Page for Next Fax Only ...........................................................................	60
Always Send Cover Page ...................................................................................	61
Using a Printed Cover Page ................................................................................	62
Cover Page Message .................................................................................................	62
Composing Your Own Comments ......................................................................	62
Contrast .....................................................................................................................	63
Advanced Sending Operations ...............................................................................	64
Overseas Mode .........................................................................................................	64
Call Reservation ........................................................................................................	65
Print Sample Call Back Message ..............................................................................	66
Delayed FAX ............................................................................................................	66
Broadcasting .............................................................................................................	67
Multiple Resolution Transmission ............................................................................	68
Setting Up for Polling Transmit ................................................................................	69
Interrupting Delayed Fax and Polling Transmit Jobs ...............................................	70
Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing ........................................................................	71
Storing One Touch Dial Numbers .............................................................................	71
Storing Speed Dial Numbers ....................................................................................	73
Changing One Touch and
Speed Dial Numbers ..............................................................................................	74
Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting .........................................................................	75
Dialing Options ..........................................................................................................	77
Manual Dialing .........................................................................................................	77
One Touch Dialing ....................................................................................................	78

vi	T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

		Speed Dialing ............................................................................................................	78
		Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers ..................................................................	79
		Hold ..........................................................................................................................	79
		Pause .........................................................................................................................	79
		Tone/Pulse .................................................................................................................	80
		Searching Telephone Index .......................................................................................	80
		Answering Calls with the Speaker Phone (For MFC 7160C Only) .........................	80
Remote Fax
Options		Fax Forwarding/Paging ...........................................................................................	81
10		Programming a Fax Forwarding Number .................................................................	81
(For MFC 7150C Only)
		Programming Paging Number ..................................................................................	82
	Setting Fax Storage ...................................................................................................		83
	Changing Remote Access Code ..............................................................................		84
	Remote Retrieval .......................................................................................................		85
		Using Remote Access Code ......................................................................................	85
		Remote Commands ...................................................................................................	86
		Retrieving Memory Status List .................................................................................	87
		Retrieving Fax Messages ..........................................................................................	87
		Changing Fax Forwarding Number ..........................................................................	88
Printing
	MFC Settings and Activity ......................................................................................		89
Reports
11		To Print a Report .......................................................................................................	90
		Transmission Verification (Xmit) Report ..................................................................	90
		Activity Report Interval ............................................................................................	90
Message Center
(For MFC 7160C Only)Introduction ................................................................................................................			91
12	Message Center Mode ..............................................................................................		91
		Flexible Memory Settings (Message Storage) ..........................................................	92
		Setting Up Message Center .......................................................................................	92
		Setting Message Storage ...........................................................................................	93
		Recording Message Center Outgoing Message (OGM) ...........................................	93
		Listening to Outgoing Message (OGM) .............................................................	94
		Erasing Outgoing Message (OGM) ....................................................................	94
		Activating Message Center Mode .............................................................................	94
		Message Indicators ...................................................................................................	94
		Playing Voice Messages and Memos ........................................................................	95
		Printing a Fax Message .............................................................................................	95
		Backup Printing Option ............................................................................................	96
		Erasing Messages ......................................................................................................	96
		To erase voice messages individually ............................................................	96
		To erase messages all at once .........................................................................	97
		Setting Maximum Time for Incoming Messages ......................................................	97
		Setting Toll Saver ......................................................................................................	98

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S	vii

13Copy Operations

1Walk4-Up Video Printing

ICM Recording Monitor ...........................................................................................	98
Recording a Memo ....................................................................................................	98
Recording a Conversation .........................................................................................	99
Fax Forwarding/Paging .............................................................................................	99
Programming a Fax Forwarding Number ...........................................................	99
Programming Paging Number ..........................................................................	100
Remote Retrieval .....................................................................................................	101
Using Remote Access Code ....................................................................................	101
Changing Remote Access Code ..............................................................................	101
Remote Control Commands ....................................................................................	102
Retrieving Memory Status List ...............................................................................	103
Retrieving Fax Messages ........................................................................................	103
Changing Fax Forwarding Number ........................................................................	104
Basic Copy Operations ...........................................................................................	105
Copying One Page ..................................................................................................	105
Making Multiple Copies .........................................................................................	106
Making Enlarged or Reduced Copies
(Temporary Setting) .............................................................................................	106
Copy Quality – Temporary Settings....................................................................	108
Using the Copy Quality Key ...................................................................................	108
Using the Paper Type Key .......................................................................................	109
Using the Brightness Key .......................................................................................	110
Copy Quality – Default Settings...........................................................................	110
Changing Default Settings ......................................................................................	110
Select Paper Type ....................................................................................................	112
Select Copy Quality ................................................................................................	113
Select Type of Original ...........................................................................................	113
Color Adjustment ....................................................................................................	114
Copy Brightness ......................................................................................................	114
Copy Contrast .........................................................................................................	114
Selecting a Single Color (One Color) .....................................................................	115
Memory Full Message ............................................................................................	116
Legal Limitations .....................................................................................................	117
Getting Started .........................................................................................................	119
Auto Switch ............................................................................................................	120
Color Video Printing ...............................................................................................	120
Black & White Video Printing ..............................................................................	121
Video Print Quality – Temporary Settings........................................................	121
Using the Copy Quality Key ...................................................................................	121
Using the Paper Type Key .......................................................................................	122

viii	T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

15Setting Up the MFC and Computer to

Work Together

16Using MFC

as Printer

Using the Brightness Key .......................................................................................	123
Changing Default Settings .....................................................................................	124
Setting Paper Type ..................................................................................................	126
Setting Video Printing Quality ................................................................................	126
Setting Video Type ..................................................................................................	126
Setting Print Size ....................................................................................................	127
Video Printing Color Adjustment ...........................................................................	128
Video Printing Brightness .......................................................................................	128
Video Capture to PC ...............................................................................................	128
Before You Install Multi-Function Link Pro Software ...................................	129
If You Don’t Have a CD-ROM Drive .....................................................................	130
Computer Requirements .........................................................................................	130
Connecting the MFC to the Computer ...............................................................	131
Installing Multi-Function Link Pro Software (CD-ROM 1) .........................	132
Overview of Basic Steps .........................................................................................	132
Choosing the Software to Install .............................................................................	132
Install Multi-Function Link Pro Software ........................................................	132
Install NetCentric™ FaxStorm .........................................................................	132
Install Automatic E-Mail Printing ....................................................................	133
Install 3D FaxSpeed .........................................................................................	133
Install MFC 7100 Series Drivers Only .............................................................	133
Other Options ..........................................................................................................	133
View On-Line Documentation .........................................................................	133
View Product Support Information ..................................................................	133
Brother Web Link .............................................................................................	133
Exit ...................................................................................................................	133
Installing the Brother Software ...............................................................................	134
Helpful Hints for Windows® 3.1, 3.11, 95 and 98 ..................................................	137
Receiving Messages into the PC ...........................................................................	137
Multi-Function Link Pro Mode ...............................................................................	138
Features ......................................................................................................................	139
Printer Driver ...........................................................................................................	140
Choosing the Right Kind of Paper.......................................................................	140
Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder ..................................................................................	141
Loading Paper .........................................................................................................	141
Manual Feed Slot ....................................................................................................	142
Setup for Envelopes ................................................................................................	143
Simultaneous Printing/Fax ....................................................................................	144
Printer Operation Keys ..........................................................................................	144
On/OffLine Key ......................................................................................................	144
Reset Key ................................................................................................................	144

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S	ix

	Priority Key .............................................................................................................	144
	Ink Management Key ..............................................................................................	145
	Turning off Bi-directional Printing .........................................................................	145
PC Printing
	Printer Emulation ...........................................................................................	147
17	Using the Maintenance Utility Program for Printing from DOS .................	147
	Maintenance ............................................................................................................	147
	Data 1 ......................................................................................................................	148
	Data 2 ......................................................................................................................	148
	Installing the Brother MFC-7100 Series DOS Tools ..............................................	148
	Using the Brother MFC-7100 Series Printer Driver .......................................	149
	The Paper Tab ..........................................................................................................	149
	Paper Size ...............................................................................................................	150
	User Defined Paper Size .........................................................................................	150
	Paper Source ...........................................................................................................	151
	Feeder ...............................................................................................................	151
	Manual Feed .....................................................................................................	151
	Orientation ..............................................................................................................	151
	Scaling ....................................................................................................................	151
	2 in 1 .................................................................................................................	151
	Copies .....................................................................................................................	152
	Collate ...............................................................................................................	152
	Reverse Order ...................................................................................................	152
	The Quality/Color Tab ...........................................................................................	153
	Quality ....................................................................................................................	154
	Media ......................................................................................................................	154
	Color/Mono .............................................................................................................	155
	Color .................................................................................................................	155
	Mono.................................................................................................................	155
	Controlling the Color ..............................................................................................	155
	Document ................................................................................................................	156
	Custom Setting ........................................................................................................	156
	Color Matching .................................................................................................	156
	Halftone Pattern ................................................................................................	157
	Effect ................................................................................................................	157
	The Control/Maintenance Tab .............................................................................	158
	Monitor Calibration ................................................................................................	159
	Bi-Directional Printing ...........................................................................................	159
	Maintenance ............................................................................................................	159
	The Cleaning Tab ....................................................................................................	159
	Test Print ...........................................................................................................	159
	Cleaning ............................................................................................................	160
	The Printer Adjustment Tab ....................................................................................	160
	Vertical Alignment ............................................................................................	160

x	T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

18Using the Multi-Function Link Pro Software

19Using Internet

Faxing with

NetCentricTM

FaxStorm

Introduction ..............................................................................................................	161
Multi-Function Link Pro .........................................................................................	162
Visioneer PaperPortTM LE .......................................................................................	163
Sending a Fax from Your PC ................................................................................	164
Sending a Quick Fax ...............................................................................................	164
Sending a Fax from the Main Menu .......................................................................	165
Sending a Fax from a Windows® Application ........................................................	166
Receiving Faxes into the PC ..................................................................................	166
Checklist for the MFC ......................................................................................	166
Checklist for Your PC .......................................................................................	167
Viewing Received Faxes .........................................................................................	167
Scanning a Document .............................................................................................	168
TWAIN COMPLIANT .....................................................................................	168
Accessing the Scanner ......................................................................................	168
Scanning a Document into the PC ....................................................................	169
Settings in the Scanner Window .......................................................................	169
Resolution ....................................................................................................	169
Color Type ....................................................................................................	170
Size .............................................................................................................	170
Custom .......................................................................................................	171
Adjust .........................................................................................................	171
Paper ..........................................................................................................	171
Video Capture ............................................................................................	171
PreScanning an Image ......................................................................................	171
How to use PreScan to adjust an Image .......................................................	172
Brother Resource Manager ...............................................................................	173
Video Capture from the PC...................................................................................	173
Connecting Your Video Equipment ................................................................	173
Capturing An Image .........................................................................................	174
NetCentric Internet Fax .........................................................................................	177
Before You Begin ....................................................................................................	178
Compatible Operating Systems ........................................................................	178
Your Fax Service Account ................................................................................	178
Receiving Faxes ......................................................................................................	178
Creating An Inbound Account ..........................................................................	179
Installing NetCentricTM FaxStorm ...........................................................................	179
Overview of Utilities ..............................................................................................	180
Contact Manager ..............................................................................................	180
Cover Page Builder ...........................................................................................	180
Print Driver .......................................................................................................	180
Status Manager .................................................................................................	180
Viewfax (A Fax File Viewing Application) ......................................................	181

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S	xi

20Using Automatic

E-Mail Printing

Accessing NetCentricTM FaxStorm ..........................................................................	181
Sending Faxes .........................................................................................................	181
General Tab .......................................................................................................	182
Addressing a Fax ..........................................................................................	182
Adding Contacts One at a Time ...................................................................	182
Selecting a Group (or a Contact from a Group) ...........................................	182
Saving a New Contact from the Fax Send Window ....................................	183
Specifying a Cover Page ..............................................................................	183
About Sending a Fax as E-mail ...................................................................	184
Attachments Tab ...............................................................................................	184
Options/Sender Tab ..........................................................................................	185
Sending a Fax from Other Windows® Applications ................................................	185
If You Are Using Windows® 95 or 98 ..........................................................	185
If You Are Using Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 ..........................	186
Setting Up Contacts in the Contact Manager ..........................................................	187
To add a New Contact to the All Group ...........................................................	187
To add a New Contact to Another Group .........................................................	188
Changing Contact Detail ..................................................................................	188
Setting Up Multiple Addresses .........................................................................	189
Moving or Copying a Contact to Another Group .............................................	190
Creating a Group for Broadcasting ...................................................................	190
Managing You Faxes in the Status Manager ...........................................................	191
Accessing the Status Manager ..........................................................................	191
Checking the Status of Sent Faxes (Outbox) ....................................................	191
Viewing Faxes You Received (Inbox) ..............................................................	192
Managing Faxes from Your Account Page .............................................................	192
Accessing Your Account Page ..........................................................................	192
Viewing Received Faxes in Your Account Page Inbox ....................................	193
Checking Sent Faxes in Your Account Page Outbox .......................................	193
Customer Support ...................................................................................................	194
Contact NetCentric Corporation at ...................................................................	194
Automatic E-mail Printing (For Windows® 95 and 98 Only) .......................	195
Main Features .........................................................................................................	196
Automatic E-Mail Printing is for Windows® 95 and 98 Only ................................	196
You Cannot Use a 16 bit TCP/IP Stack ............................................................	196
If You Are Using Korean Windows® 95 or 98 ..................................................	196
Setting Up Automatic E-Mail Printing ...................................................................	197
Setting Up the Server ........................................................................................	197
Setting the Check Time ....................................................................................	198
Using Automatic E-Mail Printing ...........................................................................	199
Uninstalling Automatic E-Mail Printing from Windows® 95 or 98 ........................	199
If the Uninstall Program Displays a Error Message .........................................	199
To Access the Add/Remove Programs Properties Window ..............................	200

xii	T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

21Color Faxing with

3D FaxSpeed (For Windows® 3.1,

3.11, 95 and 98 Only)

22Optional Accessories

(For MFC 7160C Only)

23Important Information

How 3D FaxSpeed Works.......................................................................................	201
Special Coded Format (InfoImage) ........................................................................	201
Installing 3D FaxSpeed ...................................................................................	202
Selecting Multi-Function Link Pro As Your Fax Application ................................	203
Creating 3D FaxSpeed Read Module Disks for Recipients ....................................	204
Quick Start Procedures ..........................................................................................	205
How to Send an InfoImage .....................................................................................	205
To Send an InfoImage with 3D FaxSpeed Standard Send: ..............................	205
Using the 3D FaxSpeed Macro ...............................................................................	206
To print the current document in your word processor directly to
3D FaxSpeed: ................................................................................................	206
How to Read an InfoImage that Was Printed at Your MFC ....................................	206
Follow these steps when a received InfoImage printed at the MFC: ...............	206
How to Read an InfoImage that Was Received Into MFL Pro ...............................	207
To read an InfoImage after viewing it in the MFL Pro Viewer/Editor: ............	207
If the Recipient Uses Another Fax Application ......................................................	208
3D FaxSpeed Read Module for Recipients ......................................................	208
For recipients of your InfoImage who are using another fax application: ...	208
If the Recipient Uses a Fax Machine and Scanner .................................................	209
3D FaxSpeed Read Module for Recipients ......................................................	209
For recipients of your InfoImage who are using a fax machine
and scanner: ..............................................................................................	209
Memory Board ..........................................................................................................	211
Optional Memory for the Fax Operations ................................................................	211
Installing the Optional Memory Board ...................................................................	212
Standard Telephone and FCC Notices................................................................	215
These notices are in effect on models sold and used in the United States only. .....	215
Important—About the Interface Cable .............................................................	217
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) ........................................................	217
Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only) ...........................	218
International Energy Star Compliance Statement ........................................	218
Important Safety Instructions ...........................................................................	219
Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties ...................................................................	221
Compilation and Publication Notice .......................................................................	221
Trademarks .............................................................................................................	222

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S	xiii

Specifications
	Product Description ................................................................................................	223
24	Fax Specifications ....................................................................................................	223
	Printer Specifications ..............................................................................................	225
	Printing ....................................................................................................................	225
	Controller ................................................................................................................	225
	Print Media .............................................................................................................	226
Troubleshooting	Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................	227
and Maintenance
25	Fax-Back System ....................................................................................................	227
	Brother on the World Wide Web .............................................................................	227
	Brother Bulletin Board ............................................................................................	227
	Error Messages .......................................................................................................	228
	Document Jam ........................................................................................................	229
	Printer Jam or Paper Jam ........................................................................................	230
	If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC ........................................................	234
	How to Improve Print Quality .............................................................................	236
	Test Print .................................................................................................................	236
	Cleaning the Print Head ..........................................................................................	236
	Aligning Ink Cartridges ..........................................................................................	237
	Turning off Bi-directional Printing .........................................................................	238
	Packing and Shipping the MFC ...........................................................................	239
	Regular Maintenance ..............................................................................................	242
	Cleaning the Scanner ..............................................................................................	242
	Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen ............................................................................	242
	Cleaning the Pick-up Roller ....................................................................................	243
	Replacing the Ink Cartridges ..................................................................................	243
	For Customer Service .............................................................................................	246
	Glossary .....................................................................................................................	247
	Index ...........................................................................................................................	253

C1H A P T E R O N E 1

Introduction

UsingThis 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.

Additionally, your MFC has a Help Key. Press Help/Broadcast to print a 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, crossreferences, and warnings. Illustrations of some screen displays also help you choose the correct key-presses.

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Test Sheet Procedures (For USA Only)

See

Setting

Station ID

pp. 36–37

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. Soon, you’ll recognize 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 Start , and they continue 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.

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 in the Installation chapter for connecting a TAD to your MFC.

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 7150C Control Panel Overview

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	status							Fine	FAX
	status							Photo	TAD				6 IN 1
30												FAX PRINTER COPIER SCANNER PC FAX			VIDEO CAPTURE
								S.Fine	FAX/TEL
										Help/
	Function		Set		Clear		Tel-index Resolution		Mode	Broadcast		On/Off Line	Reset	Priority	Ink Management
	Hook		A BC	DE F	High		01	02	03	04
1												Enlarge/
		1	2	3
							13	14	15	16		Reduce	Brightness	Mono Copy Color Copy
2	Hold	GH I	J KL	MNO	Low	Volume
		4	5	6			05	06	07	08		Paper Type	Copy Quality
	Redial / Pause PQRS		TUV	WXYZ			17	18	19	20
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		7	8	9			09	10	11	12		Stop		Start
	Speed Dial					Shift
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	1	Hook	9	Stop
		Lets you dial telephone and		Stops a fax, cancels an
		fax numbers without lifting		operation, or exits from
		the handset.		function mode.
	2	Hold	10	Start
		Lets you put calls on hold.		Starts an operation, such as
	3	Redial / Pause		sending a fax.
		Redials the last number	11	Enlarge/Reduce
		called. Also inserts a pause		Lets you reduce or enlarge
		in autodial numbers.		copies depending on the
	4	Speed Dial		ratio you select.
			12	Brightness
		Lets you dial stored phone
		numbers by pressing a		Lets you adjust the brightness
		two-digit number.		of the whole image to be lighter
	5	Dial Pad		or darker.
			13
		Dials phone and fax numbers,		Paper Type
		and can be used as a keyboard		Use this key to temporarily
		for entering information into the		change the paper type setting
		MFC. # key lets you switch the		for Copy and Video Printing
		dialling type during a telephone		modes.
		call from “PULSE” to “TONE”.	14 Copy Quality
	6 Volume High / Low
				Use this key to temporarily
		Adjusts speaker, ring and		change the quality and type
		handset volume.		of original for Copy and
	7	Shift		Video Printing modes.
			15 Mono Copy
		To access memory locations
		13 through 24 in the One		Makes a black-and-white or
		Touch keys hold down the		single-color copy.
		Shift key.	16 Color Copy
	8	One Touch Keys

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

Makes a full-color copy.

17Ink Management

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

18Priority

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

19Reset

Clears data from the printer memory, and then resets and restores to the factory default settings.

20On/OffLine

Use this key to turn the printer online (ready to receive PC data) and offline (not ready to receive PC data) alternately. When the printer is online, the LCD displays ONLINE.

21Help/Broadcast

Press this key whenever you want a quick reference Help List printed. 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 130 locations at once.

22Mode

Use to select how the MFC will handle incoming calls.

23Resolution

Sets the resolution when you send a fax.

24Tel-index

Lets you look up numbers stored in the dialing memory.

25Ink Empty Indicator

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

26Liquid Crystal Display

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

27(Left Arrow) (Right Arrow)

Moves the LCD cursor through text and options.

28Function

Lets you access the function and programming mode.

29Set

Stores a function setting in the MFC.

30Clear

Deletes entered data or backs up one step in function procedure.

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MFC 7160C Control Panel Overview

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status						Fine	FAX			Voice			Fax		21
										Record		Erase		Play
status						Photo
															20
						S.Fine	FAX/TEL
								Help/							19
Function		Set		Clear	Tel-index	Resolution Mode		Broadcast	On/Off Line		Reset		Priority	Ink Management
															18
Hold		A BC	DE F	High	01	02	03	04	Enlarge/						17
MIC	1	2	3										Mono Copy Color Copy
					13	14	15	16	Reduce		Brightness
Redial / Pause	GH I	J KL	MNO	Low	Volume										16
	4	5	6		05	06	07	08	Paper Type		Copy Quality
Speed Dial	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ		17	18	19	20							15
	7	8	9		09	10	11	12		Stop			Start
Speaker Phone					Shift	22	23	24
		0			21
		6		7	8		9		12 14	10		13	11

1Hold

Lets you put calls on hold.

2Microphone

Picks up your voice when you speak to another party using speakerphone.

3Redial / Pause

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

4Speed Dial

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

5Speaker Phone

Lets you speak to the person at the other end and dial telephone and fax numbers without lifting the handset.

6Dial Pad

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

7Volume High / Low

Adjust speaker, ring and handset volume. The speaker volume is for message playback and Speaker Phone conversation.

8Shift

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

9One Touch Keys

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

10Stop

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

11Start

Starts an operation, such as sending a fax.

12Enlarge/Reduce

Lets you reduce or enlarge copies depending on the ratio you select.

13Brightness

Lets you adjust the brightness of the whole image to be lighter or darker.

14Paper Type

Use this key to temporarily change the paper type setting for Copy and Video Printing modes.

15Copy Quality

Use this key to temporarily change the quality and type of original for Copy and Video Printing modes.

16Color Copy

Makes a full-color copy.

17Mono Copy

Makes a black-and-white or single-color copy.

18On/OffLine

Use this key to turn the printer online (ready to receive PC data) and offline (not ready to receive PC data) alternately. When the printer is online, the LCD displays ONLINE.

19Reset

Clears data from the printer memory, and then resets and restores to the factory default settings.

20Ink Management

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

21Priority

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

22Play

Lets you listen to voice messages and outgoing messages.

23Message Indicator Lights

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

24Erase

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

25Record

Lets you record Outgoing Messages (OGM), memos and telephone calls.

26Help/Broadcast

Press this key whenever you want a quick reference Help List printed. 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.

27Mode

Use to select how the MFC will handle incoming calls.

28Resolution

Sets the resolution when you send a fax.

29Tel-index

Lets you look up numbers stored in the dialing memory.

30Ink Empty Indicator

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

31Liquid Crystal Display

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

32(Left Arrow)

(Right Arrow)

Moves the LCD cursor through text and options.

33Function

Lets you access the function and programming mode.

34Set

Stores a function setting in the MFC.

35Clear

Deletes entered data or backs up one step in function procedure.

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C H A P T E R T W O
MFC Setup and
Connections

Caution

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. 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:

Ink

Cartridges

Telephone

Line Cord

Handset

Curled Cord

Telephone

Handset

Document Tray

Paper

Tray

Owner’s

Manual

Remote

Control

Access Card

Bi-directional

Parallel Cable

Paper

Wire

Extension

Document

Wire

Extension

Reference Guide for Improving Print Quality

Brother Color

Suite

2 CD-ROMS

Starter Coated

Paper

(Ink Jet Paper)

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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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. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 50°F and 95°F (10°–35°C).

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.

NO! NO ! NO !

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Assembly

1Connect the handset.

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

2Connect 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

OFFLINE

PLS OPEN COVER

OFFLINE

3Connect 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.

Caution

Operating the MFC before you install the ink cartridges will permanently damage the print head.

Power

Cord

Telephone

Line Cord

Handset

Curled Cord

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Caution

■The MFC must be grounded using a 3-prong plug.

■Since the MFC is grounded through the power outlet, you can protect yourself from potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone network by keeping the power to your MFC on when you connect it to a telephone line. Similarly, you can protect yourself when you want to move your MFC, by disconnecting the telephone line first, and then the power cord.

■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.

4 Attach the paper wire extension to the multi-purpose sheet feeder.

Multi-purpose

Sheet Feeder

Paper Wire

Extension

5 Attach the document wire extension.

Document

Wire

Extension

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6 Attach the paper tray to the paper output slot.

Caution

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

Paper

Output

Slot

Paper Tray

7 Attach the document tray.

Document Tray

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8 Pull out the plastic extension of the document tray.

Plastic

Extension

9Load paper in the multi-purpose sheet feeder (paper cassette). A Open the multi-purpose sheet feeder cover.

Multi-purpose

Sheet Feeder

Cover

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BFan the paper well. Load the paper. Make sure the print side is toward you and the paper level is stacked below the paper guide line.

Paper

Guide

Line

C Adjust the guides to fit the paper width.

Guide

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Installing the Ink Cartridges

1Check that you turned on the power (by plugging in the power cord). The screen alternately displays

SET CARTRIDGES

OFFLINE

PLS OPEN COVER

OFFLINE

2Open the top cover by pulling it toward you. After a few seconds, the print head will move left to its replacement position.

Top Cover

3Open the ink cartridge covers by pressing the clips together as shown in the illustration.

Clip

Cartridge

Cover