Document Outline

• FAX 750 FAX 770 FAX 870MC MFC 970MC
• Year 2000 Compliant
• 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)
    • Control Panel Overview
      • FAX 750 and FAX 770
      • FAX 870MC and MFC 970MC
  • 2 Installation
    • Caution
    • Packing List
    • Choosing a Location
    • Assembly
      • Attach the document support
      • Attach the paper wire extension and paper support
      • Install the printing cartridge
      • Load the paper
      • Acceptable Paper
      • Connect the handset
      • Connect the power cord
      • Connect the telephone line
      • Special Line Considerations
        • Roll Over Phone Lines
        • Two-Line Phone System
        • Converting Telephone Wall Outlets
        • Installing FAX/MFC, External Two-Line TAD, and Two-Line Telephone
      • Multi-Line Connections (PBX)
        • If you are installing the FAX/MFC to work with a PBX:
      • Custom Features on Your Phone Line
      • Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD)
        • Sequence
        • Connections
        • Outgoing Message (OGM)
      • Connecting an External Telephone
  • 3 On-Screen Programming
    • User-Friendly Programming
      • Function Mode
      • Alternating Displays
      • Function Selection Table
  • 4 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
      • Setting the Ring Volume
      • Memory Storage
  • 5 Setup Receive
    • Basic Receiving Operations
      • Select Answer Mode
        • To select or change your Answer Mode
      • Setting Ring Delay
      • Setting F/T Ring Time
      • Record FAX/TEL Outgoing Announcement (F/T OGM) (For FAX 870MC and MFC 970MC 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 FAX 770 Only)
      • Polling
        • Setting Up Polling Receive
        • Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive
      • Canceling a Scheduled Job
      • Setting Multi-Function Link Mode (For MFC 970MC Only)
      • Distinctive Ringing
        • Registering the Distinctive Ringing Pattern
      • Caller ID
        • Viewing Caller ID List
        • Clearing a Caller ID Stored in Memory (For FAX 870MC and MFC 970MC Only)
        • Printing Caller ID List
      • Call Waiting Caller ID
    • Copy Functions
      • Multiple Copies
      • Reducing and Enlarging Copies
  • 6 Setup Send
    • Before You Begin
      • Manual Transmission
      • Automatic Transmission
      • Manual and Automatic Fax Redial
    • 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
      • Resolution
    • Advanced Sending Operations
      • Overseas Mode
      • Quick Scan Fax Transmission
      • Call Reservation
      • Print Sample Call Back Message
      • Delayed FAX
      • Broadcasting
      • Next-Fax Reservation
      • Multiple Resolution Transmission
      • Setting Up for Polling Transmit
      • Canceling a Scheduled Job
      • Interrupting Delayed Fax and Polling Transmit Jobs
  • 7 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
  • 8 Telephone (Voice) Operation
    • Making Voice Calls
      • Manual Dialing
      • One Touch Dialing
      • Speed Dialing
      • Hold
      • Pause
      • Tone/Pulse
      • Searching Telephone Index
      • Answering Calls with the Speakerphone (For FAX 870MC and MFC 970MC Only)
  • 9 Remote Fax Options (For FAX 770 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
        • Change Paging/Fax Forwarding Setting
        • Retrieve a Fax
        • Check the Receiving Status
        • Change Answer Mode
        • Exit Remote Operation
      • Retrieving Memory Status List
      • Retrieving Fax Messages
      • Changing Fax Forwarding Number
  • 10 Message Center (For FAX 870MC and MFC 970MC Only)
    • Message Center Mode
      • Flexible Memory Settings (Message Storage)
      • Setting Up Message Center
      • Setting Message Storage
      • Recording Message Center Outgoing Message
        • Listening to Outgoing Message (OGM)
        • Erasing Outgoing Message (OGM)
      • Activating Message Center Mode
      • Message Indicator
      • Playing Voice Messages and Memos
      • Printing a Fax Message
      • Backup Printing Option
      • Erasing Messages
        • To erase voice messages individually
        • 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
  • 11 Message Center Pro (For FAX 870MC and MFC 970MC Only)
    • Message Center Pro
      • Start with a Plan
      • Setting Up Message Center Pro
    • Voice
      • Recording Voice Information in Memory Box
      • Playing Voice Information in Memory Box
      • Erasing Voice Information in Memory Box
    • Personal Mailbox
      • Recording Personal Mailbox OGM/Password
      • Playing Personal Mailbox Messages
      • Erasing Incoming Messages and Memo From Personal Mailbox
        • To erase an individual message
        • To erase all messages
      • Recording Memo in Personal Mailbox
      • Remote Retrieval of Incoming Messages and Memo in Personal Mailbox
    • Recording Second Level OGM
      • Playing Second Level OGM
      • Erasing Second Level OGM
    • Recording First Level OGM
      • Playing First Level OGM
      • Erasing First Level OGM
    • Turning On Message Center Pro
  • 12 Printing Reports
    • FAX/MFC Settings and Activity
      • To Print a Report
      • Transmission Verification (Xmit) Report
      • Activity Report Interval
  • 13 Important Information
    • Standard Telephone and FCC Notices
      • These notices are in effect on models sold and used in the United States only.
      • International Energy Star Compliance Statement
      • Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only)
      • Federal Communications Commission Compliance Notice (For USA Only)
      • Important Safety Instructions
      • Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties
      • Compilation and Publication Notice
      • Trademarks
  • 14 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
    • Troubleshooting
      • Fax-Back System
      • Brother on the World Wide Web
      • Brother Bulletin Board
      • Error Messages
      • If You Are Having Difficulty with Your FAX/MFC
        • Printing or Receiving Faxes
          • Condensed Print and Horizontal Streaks; Top and Bottom of Sentences Cut Off
          • Vertical Black Lines When Receiving
        • Phone Line or Connections
          • FAX/MFC Does Not Answer When Called
          • No Dial Tone on the Handset
          • The Caller ID does not display after the Call Waiting Signal
        • Sending Faxes
          • Poor Transmitting Quality
          • Dialing Does Not Work
          • Vertical Black Lines When Sending
        • Handling Incoming Calls
          • Double Ring in FAX/TEL Mode
          • Transferring a Call to the FAX/MFC
          • FAX/MFC “Hears” Voice as CNG Tone
          • Transmission Verification Report Prints “Result: NG”
          • Custom Features on a Single Line
    • Packing and Shipping the FAX/MFC
    • Regular Maintenance
      • Cleaning the Scanner
      • Cleaning the Print Head
    • For Customer Service
  • 15 Setting Up the MFC 970MC and Computer to Work Together
    • Before You Install Multi-Function Link
      • Package Contents
      • PC Configuration Requirements
      • Connecting the MFC 970MC to Your PC
    • Available Options
      • Install Multi-Function Link Software
      • On-Line Documentation
      • Product Support
      • Brother Web Link
    • Installing the Multi-Function Link Software
      • Overview of Basic Steps
      • Accessing the Software Installation Window
      • Installing the Brother Software
    • Viewing On-Line Documentation
  • 16 Using the Multi-Function Link Software (For MFC 970MC Only)
    • Introduction
    • Running the Brother Software
      • Multi-Function Link
      • Visioneer PaperPort 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
      • Before You Begin
        • Checklist for the MFC:
        • On your PC:
      • Viewing Received Faxes
    • Scanning a Document
      • Scanning Options
        • Resolution
        • Contrast
        • Image Type
      • Scanning into the PaperPort Viewer
  • 17 Multi-Function Link (option) for FAX 750, FAX 770 and FAX 870MC
  • 18 Specifications
• Glossary
• Index
• Brother Numbers
  • Fax-Back System
  • Brother on the World Wide Web
  • Brother Bulletin Board
  • For Customer Service
• Ordering Accessories and Supplies