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S E T T I N G U P A N D U S I N G P C F A X ( F O R W I N D O W S
®
O N L Y )
17
17
Setting Up and Using PC FAX
(For Windows
®
Only)
Introduction
This chapter outlines the basics of the Brother software, so you can get started
using the Multi-Function Link
®
Pro software. Detailed installation and setup
instructions are in the On-Line Documentation section of the Brother CD-ROM
that is included with your MFC.
Multi-Function Link
®
Pro software for your MFC includes ScanSoft™ PaperPort
®
for Brother and ScanSoft™ TextBridge
®
PaperPort® for Brother and ScanSoft™ TextBridge®
Brother Resource Manager
The Brother Resource Manager application must be running for you to use your
MFC with your Windows
®
computer. Multi-Function Link
®
Pro software and
the MFL Pro Printer Driver automatically load the Resource Manager, as
needed. The Resource Manager allows the single bi-directional Parallel port on
the MFC to simulate a Communications port for faxing and scanning and to
simulate a Parallel port for Windows
®
GDI printing.
Check the online README.WRI file in the root directory of the
CD-ROM for last-minute important information and
troubleshooting tips that were not included in the On-Line
Documentation.