Document Outline

• Cover MFC7150C MFC7160C
  • If You Need to Call Customer Service
  • Year 2000 Compliant
  • Brother Numbers
    • Fax-Back System
    • Brother on the World Wide Web
    • Brother Bulletin Board
    • For Customer Service
  • Ordering Accessories and Supplies
  • Table of Contents
  • 1. Introduction
    • Using This Manual
    • Finding Information
    • Test Sheet Procedures (For USA Only)
    • About Fax Machines
    • Fax Tones and Handshake
    • ECM (Error Correction Mode)
    • MFC 7150C Control Panel Overview
    • MFC 7160C Control Panel Overview
  • 2. MFC Setup and Connections
    • Caution
    • Packing List
    • Choosing a Location
    • Assembly
    • Installing the Ink Cartridges
    • Special Line Considerations
      • Roll Over Phone Lines
      • Two-Line Phone System
      • Converting Telephone Wall Outlets
      • Installing MFC, External Two-Line TAD, and Two-Line Telephone
      • Multi-Line Connections (PBX)
      • Custom Features on a Single Line
      • Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD)
        • Sequence
      • Connections
      • Outgoing Message (OGM)
      • Connecting an External Telephone
  • 3. Paper
    • About Brother Paper
    • Paper Specifications for Casette and Manual Feed Slot
    • Print Area
  • 4. On-Screen Programming
    • User-Friendly Programming
    • Function Mode
    • Alternating Displays
    • Function Selection Table
  • 5. Initial Setup
    • Getting Started
    • Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse)
    • Setting Date and Time
    • Setting Station ID
      • Entering Text
      • Inserting spaces
      • Making corrections
      • Repeating letters
      • Special characters and symbols
    • Setting Beeper Volume
    • Setting the Handset Volume
    • Setting the Speaker Volume (For MFC 7160C Only)
    • Setting the Ring Volume
    • Memory Storage
    • Delayed Timer
  • 6. Setup Receive
    • Basic Receiving Operations
      • Setting the Select Answer Mode
      • To select or change your Answer Mode
      • Setting Ring Delay
      • Setting F/T Ring Time (For FAX/TEL Mode Only)
      • Record F/T OGM (FAX/TEL Outgoing Message) (For MFC 7160C Only)
      • Easy Receive
      • Printing a Reduced Incoming Document
      • Recommended Reductions
      • Setting Paper Size
    • Advanced Receiving Operations
      • Operation from Extension Telephone
        • For FAX/TEL Mode Only
        • Changing Remote Codes
        • To change Remote Codes
      • Printing a Fax in Memory (For MFC 7150C Only)
      • Polling
        • Setting Up Polling Receive
        • Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive
    • Canceling a Scheduled Job
    • Distinctive Ringing
      • Registering the Distinctive Ringing Pattern
    • Caller ID
      • Viewing Caller ID List
      • Clearing a Caller ID Stored in Memory
      • Printing Caller ID List
  • 7. Setup Send
    • Before You Begin
      • ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)
      • Resolution
      • Manual Transmission
      • Automatic Transmission
      • Manual and Automatic Fax Redial
      • Dual Access
      • Real Time Transmission
      • Checking Job Status
      • Canceling Jobs in Memory
    • Basic Sending Operations
      • Composing Electronic Cover Page
        • Cover Page for Next Fax Only
        • Always Send Cover Page
        • Using a Printed Cover Page
      • Cover Page Message
        • Composing Your Own Comments
      • Contrast
    • Advanced Sending Operations
      • Overseas Mode
      • Call Reservation
      • Print Sample Call Back Message
      • Delayed FAX
      • Broadcasting
      • Multiple Resolution Transmission
      • Setting Up for Polling Transmit
      • Interrupting Delayed Fax and Polling Transmit Jobs
  • 8. Setup Auto Dial Numbers
    • Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing
      • Storing One Touch Dial Numbers
      • Storing Speed Dial Numbers
      • Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers
      • Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting
  • 9. Telephone (Voice) Operation
    • Dialing Options
    • Manual Dialing
    • One Touch Dialing
    • Speed Dialing
    • Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers
    • Hold
    • Pause
    • Tone/Pulse
    • Searching Telephone Index
    • Answering Calls with the Speaker Phone (For MFC 7160C Only)
  • 10. Remote Fax Options (For MFC 7150C Only)
    • Fax Forwarding/Paging
      • Programming a Fax Forwarding Number
      • Programming Paging Number
    • Setting Fax Storage
    • Changing Remote Access Code
    • Remote Retrieval
      • Using Remote Access Code
      • Remote Commands
      • Retrieving Memory Status List
      • Retrieving Fax Messages
      • Changing Fax Forwarding Number
  • 11. Printing Reports
    • MFC Settings and Activity
    • To Print a Report
    • Transmission Verification (Xmit) Report
    • Activity Report Interval
  • 12. Message Center (For MFC7160C Only)
    • Introduction
    • Message Center Mode
      • Flexible Memory Settings (Message Storage)
      • Setting Up Message Center
      • Setting Message Storage
      • Recording Message Center Outgoing Message (OGM)
      • Listening to Outgoing Message (OGM)
      • Erasing Outgoing Message (OGM)
      • Activating Message Center Mode
      • Message Indicators
      • Playing Voice Messages and Memos
      • Printing a Fax Message
      • Backup Printing Option
      • Erasing Messages
        • To erase messages all at once
      • Setting Maximum Time for Incoming Messages
      • Setting Toll Saver
      • ICM Recording Monitor
      • Recording a Memo
      • Recording a Conversation
      • Fax Forwarding/Paging
        • Programming a Fax Forwarding Number
        • Programming Paging Number
    • Remote Retrieval
      • Using Remote Access Code
      • Changing Remote Access Code
      • Remote Control Commands
      • Retrieving Memory Status List
      • Retrieving Fax Messages
      • Changing Fax Forwarding Number
  • 13. Copy Operations
    • Basic Copy Operations
      • Making Multiple Copies
      • Making Enlarged or Reduced Copies (Temporary Setting)
    • Copy Quality – Temporary Settings
      • Using the Copy Quality Key
      • Using the Paper Type Key
      • Using the Brightness Key
    • Copy Quality – Default Settings
      • Changing Default Settings
      • Select Paper Type
      • Select Copy Quality
      • Select Type of Original
      • Color Adjustment
      • Copy Brightness
      • Copy Contrast
      • Selecting a Single Color (One Color)
    • Memory Full Message
    • Legal Limitations
  • 14. Walk-Up Video Printing
    • Getting Started
      • Auto Switch
    • Color Video Printing
    • Black & White Video Printing
    • Video Print Quality – Temporary Settings
      • Using the Copy Quality Key
      • Using the Paper Type Key
      • Using the Brightness Key
    • Changing Default Settings
      • Setting Paper Type
      • Setting Video Printing Quality
      • Setting Video Type
      • Setting Print Size
      • Video Printing Color Adjustment
      • Video Printing Brightness
    • Video Capture to PC
  • 15. Setting Up the MFC and Computer to Work Together
    • Before You Install Multi-Function Link Pro Software
      • If You Don’t Have a CD-ROM Drive
      • Computer Requirements
    • Connecting the MFC to the Computer
    • Installing Multi-Function Link Pro Software (CD-ROM 1)
      • Overview of Basic Steps
      • Choosing the Software to Install
      • Other Options
      • Installing the Brother Software
      • Helpful Hints for Windows® 3.1, 3.11, 95 and 98
    • Receiving Messages into the PC
      • Multi-Function Link Pro Mode
  • 16. Using MFC as Printer
    • Features
    • Printer Driver
    • Choosing the Right Kind of Paper
    • Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder
      • Loading Paper
      • Manual Feed Slot
      • Setup for Envelopes
    • Simultaneous Printing/Fax
    • Printer Operation Keys
      • On/OffLine Key
      • Reset Key
      • Priority Key
    • Ink Management Key
    • Turning Off Bi-directional Printing
  • 17. PC Printing
    • Printer Emulation
    • Using the Maintenance Utility Program for Printing from DOS
      • Maintenance
      • Data 1
      • Data 2
      • Installing the Brother MFC-7100 Series DOS Tools
    • Using the Brother MFC-7100 Series Printer Driver
    • The Paper Tab
      • Paper Size
      • User Defined Paper Size
      • Paper Source
        • Feeder
        • Manual Feed
      • Orientation
      • Scaling
        • 2 in 1
      • Copies
        • Collate
        • Reverse Order
    • The Quality/Color Tab
      • Quality
      • Media
      • Color/Mono
        • Color
        • Mono
      • Controlling the Color
      • Document
      • Custom Setting
        • Color Matching
        • Halftone Pattern
        • Effect
    • The Control/Maintenance Tab
      • Monitor Calibration
      • Bi-Directional Printing
      • Maintenance
      • The Cleaning Tab
        • Test Print
        • Cleaning
      • The Printer Adjustment Tab
        • Vertical Alignment
  • 18. Using the Multi-Function Link Pro Software
    • Introduction
      • Multi-Function Link Pro
      • Visioneer PaperPortTM LE
    • Sending a Fax from Your PC
      • Sending a Quick Fax
      • Sending a Fax from the Main Menu
      • Sending a Fax from a Windows® Application
    • Receiving Faxes into the PC
      • Checklist for the MFC
      • Checklist for Your PC
      • Viewing Received Faxes
    • Scanning a Document
      • TWAIN COMPLIANT
      • Accessing the Scanner
      • Scanning a Document into the PC
      • Settings in the Scanner Window
        • Resolution:
        • Color Type:
        • Size:
        • Custom:
        • Adjust:
        • Paper:
        • Video Capture:
      • PreScanning an Image
        • How to use PreScan to adjust an Image:
      • Brother Resource Manager
    • Video Capture from the PC
      • Connecting Your Video Equipment
      • Capturing An Image
  • 19. Using Internet Faxing with NetCentricTM FaxStorm
    • NetCentric Internet Fax
      • Before You Begin
        • Compatible Operating Systems
        • Your Fax Service Account
      • Receiving Faxes
        • Creating An Inbound Account
      • Installing NetCentric™ FaxStorm
      • Overview of Utilities
        • Contact Manager
        • Cover Page Builder
        • Print Driver
        • Status Manager
        • Viewfax (A Fax File Viewing Application)
      • Accessing NetCentric™ FaxStorm
      • Sending Faxes
        • General tab
          • Addressing A Fax
          • Adding Contacts One at a Time
          • Selecting a Group (or a Contact from a Group)
          • Saving a New Contact from the Fax Send Window
          • Specifying a Cover Page
          • About Sending a Fax as E-mail
        • Attachments Tab
        • Options/Sender Tab
      • Sending a Fax from Other Windows® Applications
        • If You Are Using Windows® 95 or 98
        • If You Are Using Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0
      • Setting Up Contacts in the Contact Manager
        • To add a New Contact to the All Group:
        • To add a New Contact to Another Group:
        • Changing Contact Detail
        • Setting Up Multiple Addresses
        • Moving or Copying a Contact to Another Group
        • Creating a Group for Broadcasting
      • Managing Your Faxes in the Status Manager
        • Accessing the Status Manager
        • Checking the Status of Sent Faxes (Outbox)
        • Viewing Faxes You Received (Inbox)
      • Managing Faxes from Your Account Page
        • Accessing Your Account Page
        • Viewing Received Faxes in Your Account Page Inbox
        • Checking Sent Faxes in Your Account Page Outbox
      • Customer Support
        • Contact NetCentric Corporation at
  • 20. Using Automatic E-Mail Printing
    • Automatic E-Mail Printing (For Windows® 95 and 98 Only)
    • Main Features
    • Automatic E-Mail Printing is for Windows® 95 and 98 Only
      • You Cannot Use a 16 bit TCP/IP Stack
      • If You Are Using Korean Windows® 95 or 98
    • Setting Up Automatic E-Mail Printing
      • Setting Up the Server
      • Setting the Check Time
    • Using Automatic E-Mail Printing
    • Uninstalling Automatic E-Mail Printing from Windows® 95 or 98
      • If the Uninstall Program Displays An Error Message
      • To Access the Add/Remove Programs Properties Window:
  • 21. Color Faxing with 3D FaxSpeed (For Windows® 3.1, 3.11, 95 and 98 Only)
    • How 3D FaxSpeed Works
      • Special Coded Format (InfoImage)
    • Installing 3D FaxSpeed
      • Selecting Multi-Function Link Pro As Your Fax Application
      • Creating 3D FaxSpeed Read Module Disks for Recipients
    • Quick Start Procedures
      • How to Send an InfoImage
        • To Send an InfoImage with 3D FaxSpeed Standard Send:
      • Using the 3D FaxSpeed Macro
        • To print the current document in your word processor directly to 3D FaxSpeed:
      • How to Read an InfoImage that Was Printed at Your MFC
        • Follow these steps when a received InfoImage printed at the MFC:
      • How to Read an InfoImage that Was Received Into MFL Pro
        • To read an InfoImage after viewing it in the MFL Pro Viewer/Editor:
      • If the Recipient Uses Another Fax Application
        • 3D FaxSpeed Read Module for Recipients
        • For recipients of your InfoImage who are using another fax application:
      • If the Recipient Uses a Fax Machine and Scanner
        • 3D FaxSpeed Read Module for Recipients
        • For recipients of your InfoImage who are using a fax machine and scanner:
  • 22 Optional Accessories (For MFC 7160C Only)
    • Memory Board
      • Optional Memory for the Fax Operations
      • Installing the Optional Memory Board
  • 23 Important Information
    • Standard Telephone and FCC Notices
      • These notices are in effect on models sold and used in the United States only.
      • Important—About the Interface Cable
    • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)
    • Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only)
    • International Energy Star Compliance Statement
    • Important Safety Instructions
    • Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties
    • Compilation and Publication Notice
    • Trademarks
  • 24 Specifications
    • Product Description
    • Fax Specifications
    • Printer Specifications
      • Printing
      • Controller
      • Print Media
  • 25 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
    • Troubleshooting
      • Fax-Back System
      • Brother on the World Wide Web
      • Brother Bulletin Board
      • Error Messages
      • Document Jam
      • Printer Jam or Paper Jam
      • If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC
    • How to Improve Print Quality
      • Test Print
      • Cleaning the Print Head
      • Aligning Ink Cartridges
      • Turning Off Bi-directional Printing
    • Packing and Shipping the MFC
    • Regular Maintenance
      • Cleaning the Scanner
      • Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen
      • Cleaning the Pick-up Roller
      • Replacing the Ink Cartridges
    • For Customer Service
  • Glossary
  • Index
  • Year 2000 Compliant
  • Rear Cover