Brother MFC7150C, MFC7160C User Manual

MFC 7150C MFC 7160C

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 01.

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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)

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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, (

(Includes MFL Pro and Visioneer PaperPort LE Only) DSK7195, ( 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.

Floppy Disks Windows® 3.1 or 3.11 Floppy Disks Windows® 95 or 98

)

Brother Coated Paper is Ink Jet Paper.

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Introduction

MFC Setup and Connections

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 W all 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

Paper

About Brother Paper ................................................................................................ 25

Paper Specifications for Cassette and Manual Feed Slot ......................................... 26

Print Area .................................................................................................................. 27

TABLE OF CONTENTS

On-Screen Programming

Initial Setup

Setup 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 T ext ...................................................................................................... 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 (F AX/TEL Outgoing Messag e)

(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

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Caller ID ................................................................................................................... 53

Viewing Caller ID List ....................................................................................... 53

Clearing a Caller ID Stored in Memory ............................................................. 54

Printing Caller ID List ........................................................................................ 54

Setup Send

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

Setup Auto Dial Numbers

T elep hone (

Voice)

Operation

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

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Speed Dialing............................................................................................................ 78

Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers .................................................................. 79

Hold .......................................................................................................................... 79

Pause ......................................................................................................................... 79

Tone/Pulse................................................................................................................. 80

Searching T ele phone Index....................................................................................... 80

Answering Calls with the Speaker Phone (For MFC 7160C Only) ......................... 80

Remote Fax Options

(For MFC 7150C Only)

Printing Reports

Message C ent er

(For MFC 7160C Only)

Fax F orwarding/Paging........................................................................................... 81

Programming a Fax Forwarding Number ................................................................. 81

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

MFC Settings and Activity ...................................................................................... 89

To Print a Report ....................................................................................................... 90

Transmission Verification (Xmit) Report.................................................................. 90

Activity Report Interval ............................................................................................ 90

Introduction................................................................................................................ 91

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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Copy Operations

Walk-Up Video Printing

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 – Temporar y Settings ........................................................ 121

Using the Copy Quality Key................................................................................... 121

Using the Paper Type Key....................................................................................... 122

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Using the Brightness Key ....................................................................................... 123

Changing Default Settings ..................................................................................... 124

Setting Paper Type .................................................................................................. 126

Setting Video Printing Quality ................................................................................ 126

Setting V ideo T ype.................................................................................................. 126

Setting Print Size .................................................................................................... 127

Video Printing Color Adjustment ........................................................................... 128

Video Printing Brightness....................................................................................... 128

Video Capture to PC............................................................................................... 128

Setting Up the MFC and

Com pu ter to Work Together

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

Receiving Messages into the PC ........................................................................... 137

Multi-Function Link Pro Mode............................................................................... 138

3.1, 3.11, 95 and 98 .................................................. 137

Using MFC as Printer

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

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Priority Key............................................................................................................. 144

Ink Management Key.............................................................................................. 145

Turning off Bi-directional Printing ......................................................................... 145

PC Printing

Printer Emulation........................................................................................... 147

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

V er tical Alignment............................................................................................ 160

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Using the Multi-Function

Link Pro Softw are

Introduction .............................................................................................................. 161

Multi-Function Link Pro ......................................................................................... 162

Visioneer PaperPort

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

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

LE ....................................................................................... 163

Application ........................................................ 166

Using

Internet

Faxing with

NetCentric FaxStorm

NetCentric Internet Fax......................................................................................... 177

Before Y ou Begin.................................................................................................... 178

Compatible Operating Systems ........................................................................ 178

Your Fax Service Account................................................................................ 178

Receiving Faxes ...................................................................................................... 178

Creating An Inbound Account .......................................................................... 179

Installing NetCentric

Overview of Utilities .............................................................................................. 180

Contact Manager .............................................................................................. 180

Cover Page Builder........................................................................................... 180

Print Driver ....................................................................................................... 180

Status Manager ................................................................................................. 180

Viewfax (A Fax File Viewing Application)...................................................... 181

FaxStorm ........................................................................... 179

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Accessing NetCentric

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 Y ou 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 Y our 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

FaxStorm.......................................................................... 181

Using Automatic E-Mail Printing

Automatic E-mail Printing (For Windows® 95 and 98 Only) ....................... 195

Main Features ......................................................................................................... 196

Automatic E-Mail Printing is for Windows

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

95 and 98 Only ................................ 196

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Color Faxing with 3D FaxSpeed

(For Windows

3.11, 95 and 98 Only)

How 3D FaxSpeed Works....................................................................................... 201

3.1,

Installing 3D FaxSpeed ................................................................................... 202

Quick Start Procedures.......................................................................................... 205

Special Coded Format (InfoImage) ........................................................................ 201

Selecting Multi-Function Link Pro As Your Fax Application ................................ 203

Creating 3D FaxSpeed Read Module Disks for Recipients.................................... 204

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

Optional Accessories

(For MFC 7160C Only)

Important Information

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

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Specifications

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Product Description ................................................................................................ 223

Fax Specifications .................................................................................................... 223

Printer Specifications.............................................................................................. 225

Printing.................................................................................................................... 225

Controller ................................................................................................................ 225

Print Media ............................................................................................................. 226

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 227

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

CHAPTER ONE

Intr oduction

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.

Additionally, your MFC has a Help Key. Press 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.

Help/Broadcast

to print a list of

CHAPTER ONE

T est Sheet Procedures (For USA Onl y)

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 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.

Start

, and they continue for about 40 seconds after

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.

INTRODUCTION

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.

CHAPTER ONE

MFC 7150C Control P anel Overview

29 30

Hook

2 3

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 dialling type during a telephone call from “PULSE” to “TONE”.

Volume High / Low

Adjusts speaker, ring and handset volume.

Shift

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

One Touch Keys

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

Hold

Redial / Pause

Speed Dial

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GHI JKL MNO

PQRS TUV WXYZ

Enlarge/Reduce

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

Paper Type

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

Copy Quality

Mono Copy

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

Color Copy

Makes a full-color copy.

Volume

Shift

Tel-index

01 13

05 17

09 21

ClearFunction Set

ABC DEF

5 8

High

Low

6 9

Stop

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

Start

Starts an operation, such as sending a fax.

Brightness

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

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

FAX TAD FAX/TEL

Help/

Broadcast

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FAX PRINTER COPIER SCANNER PC FAX VIDEO CAPTURE

On/Off Line Reset

Enlarge/ Reduce

Paper Type

Stop

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Mode

Resolution

02 14 15

07 19 20

22 23 24

Ink Management

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

Priority

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

Reset

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

On/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.

Help/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.

Brightness

Copy Quality

Priority

Mono Copy

Ink Management

Color Copy

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.

(Left Arrow) (Right Arrow)

Moves the LCD cursor through text and options.

Function

Lets you access the function and programming mode.

Set

Stores a function setting in the MFC.

Clear

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

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Fine

status status

Volume

Shift

Tel-index

01 13

05 17

09 21

ClearFunction Set

1 2

3 4 5

Hold

MIC

Redial / Pause

Speed Dial

Speaker Phone

Hold

Lets you put calls on hold.

Microphone

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

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.

Speaker Phone

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

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 dialling type during a telephone call from “PULSE” to “TONE”.

Volume High / Low

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

Shift

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

One Touch Keys

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

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS TUV WXYZ

Stop

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

Enlarge/Reduce

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

Paper Type

Copy Quality

Color Copy

Makes a full-color copy.

Mono Copy

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

On/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.

High

Low

6 9

Start

Starts an operation, such as sending a fax.

Brightness

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

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

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

FAX Photo S.Fine

FAX/TEL

Help/

Broadcast

Mode

Resolution

02 14 15

06 18

22 23 24

04 16

07 19 20

Reset

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

Ink Management

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

Priority

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

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.

Erase

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

Record

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

Help/Broadcast

Voice

Record Erase Play

On/Off Line Reset

Enlarge/ Reduce

Paper Type

Stop

Fax

Ink Management

Priority

Color Copy

Mono Copy

Brightness

Copy Quality

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.

(Left Arrow)

(Right Arrow)

Moves the LCD cursor through text and options.

Function

Lets you access the function and programming mode.

Set

Stores a function setting in the MFC.

Clear

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

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CHAPTER ONE

CHAPTER TWO

Caution

MFC Setup 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. 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.

CHAPTER TWO

Packing List

Make sure you have the following items:

Ink

Cartridges

Telephone

Line Cord

Handset

Curled Cord

Telephone

Handset

Document T ray

Paper

Tray

Bi-directional Parallel Cable

Paper Wire Extension

Document Wire Extension

Reference Guide for Improving Print Quality

Owner’s

Manual

Remote

Control

Access Card

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 1-514-68 5-6464 (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.

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. 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.

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CHAPTER TWO

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 OFFLINE

PLS OPEN COVER OFFLINE

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.

Telephone Line Cord

Caution

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

Power Cord

Handset

Curled Cord

MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

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.

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

Paper Wire

Extension

Document

Wire

Extension

Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder

Attach the document wire extension.

CHAPTER TWO

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

Attach the document tray.

Document Tray

MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

Pull out the plastic extension of the document tray.

Plastic Extension

Load paper in the multi-purpose sheet feeder (paper cassette).

A Open the multi-purpose sheet feeder cover.

Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder Cover

CHAPTER TWO

B Fan 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

MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

Cartridge Cover

Clip

Installing the Ink Cartridges

Check that you turned on the power (by plugging in the power cord).

The screen alternately displays

SET CARTRIDGES OFFLINE

PLS OPEN COVER OFFLINE

Open the top cover by pulling it toward you. After a few seconds, the print

head will move left to its replacement position.

Top Cover

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

illustration.

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