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- Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 1
OWNER'S MANUAL MFC 7150C MFC 7160C ® - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 2
, MFCs and bundled software, accurately exchange date data with the Brother products. Please continue to check our Web page for updates at http://www.brother.com . All remedies will be provided to individual customers via software patches through software download or from Brother Customer Service - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 3
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 with your MFC using this manual, call our Fax-Back System, and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions about using - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 4
red) LC02M Ink Cartridge 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 *Brother MFC-7100 Series Software on - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 5
and Handshake 2 ECM (Error Correction Mode 3 MFC 7150C Control Panel Overview 4 2 MFC 7160C Control Panel Overview 5 MFC Setup and Connections Caution ... 7 Packing List ...8 Choosing a Location...9 Assembly ...10 Installing the Ink Cartridges 15 Special Line Considerations 19 Roll - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 6
4On-Screen Programming 5Initial Setup 6Setup Receive User-Friendly Programming 29 Function Mode ...29 Alternating 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 - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 7
Caller ID List 53 Clearing a Caller ID Stored in Memory 54 Printing Caller ID List 54 Before You Begin ...55 ADF (Automatic Document Feeder 56 Resolution ...56 Manual Transmission 57 Automatic Transmission 57 Manual and Automatic Fax Redial 57 Dual Access ...57 Real Time Transmission 58 - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 8
Answering Calls with the Speaker Phone (For MFC 7160C Only 80 Fax Forwarding/Paging 81 (For MFC 7150C Only) Programming a Fax Forwarding Number Indicators 94 Playing Voice Messages and Memos 95 Printing a Fax Message 95 Backup Printing Option 96 Erasing Messages ...96 To erase voice - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 9
110 Copy Quality - Default Settings 110 Changing Default Settings 110 Select Paper Type ...112 Select Copy Quality 113 Select Type of Original 113 ...119 Auto Switch ...120 Color Video Printing 120 Black & White Video Printing 121 Video Print Quality - Temporary Settings 121 Using the Copy - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 10
Automatic E-Mail Printing 133 Install 3D FaxSpeed 133 Install MFC 7100 Series Drivers Only 133 Other Options ...133 View On-Line Documentation 133 View Product Support Information 133 Brother Web Link 133 Exit ...133 Installing the Brother Software 134 Helpful Hints for Windows® 3.1, 3.11, 95 - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 11
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 - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 12
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 - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 13
in Your Account Page Outbox 193 Customer Support 194 20 Contact NetCentric Corporation at 194 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® 95 and 98 Only 196 You - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 14
that Was Printed at Your MFC 206 Follow these steps when a received InfoImage printed at the MFC 206 How scanner 209 22Optional Accessories (For MFC 7160C Only) Memory Board ...211 Optional Memory for the Fax Operations 211 Installing 218 Important Safety Instructions 219 Notice - - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 15
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 - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 16
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 - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 17
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 - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 18
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 - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 19
a fax, cancels an Cleans the ink print heads Use to select how the MFC fax numbers without lifting operation, or exits from and/or resets the ink dot will handle incoming calls. the handset. 2 Hold function mode. 10 Start counter after replacing an ink cartridge. 23 Resolution Sets the - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 20
the brightness of the whole image to be lighter or darker. Cleans the ink print heads and/or resets the ink dot counter after replacing an ink cartridge. 21 Priority Press this key to receive all faxes in memory without first printing them. 22 Play Lets you listen to voice messages 29 Tel-index - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 21
6 CHAPTER ONE - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 22
27 CHAPTER TWO MFC Setup and Connections Caution Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. We recommend that this product be used with a surge protection device to protect the product against lightning storms. Never install a telephone jack in a wet location unless the jack is - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 23
following items: Ink Cartridges Telephone Line Cord Handset Curled Cord Telephone Handset Document Tray Bi-directional Parallel Cable Paper Wire Extension Document Wire Extension Paper Tray Owner's Manual Remote Control Access Card Reference Guide for Improving Print Quality Brother Color Suite - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 24
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 - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 25
3 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. Caution Operating the MFC before you install the ink cartridges will permanently damage the print head. Power Cord Telephone Line Cord Handset Curled Cord - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 26
C T I O N S Paper Wire Extension Caution s The MFC must be grounded using a 3-prong plug. s 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 - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 27
12 CHAPTER TWO 6 Attach the paper tray to the paper output slot. Caution Please attach the Paper Tray to prevent paper jams and maintain print quality. Paper Tray 7 Attach the document tray. Paper Output Slot Document Tray - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 28
13 M F C S E T U P A N D C O N N E C T I O N S 8 Pull out the plastic extension of the document tray. Plastic Extension 9 Load paper in the multi-purpose sheet feeder (paper cassette). A Open the multi-purpose sheet feeder cover. Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder Cover - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 29
14 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 - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 30
N N E C T I O N S Installing the Ink Cartridges 1 Check that you turned on the power (by plugging in the power cord). The screen alternately displays SET CARTRIDGES OFFLINE PLS OPEN COVER OFFLINE 2 Open the top cover by pulling it toward you. After a few seconds, the print head will move left to its - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 31
it in the future when you replace the print head. Yellow Shipping Cover We recommend that you install the ink cartridges from left to right in this order: Black, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta. 5 Open the Black ink cartridge bag and remove the ink cartridge. 6 Carefully remove the sealing tape from the side - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 32
the markings of the color indicators on the print head as a guide. Please be careful not to press down on the switch bar (see illustration) when inserting a cartridge. Switch Bar 8 Repeat Steps 5-7 to install each color ink cartridge. 9 Close the cartridge covers until they click into place. 10 - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 33
during initial ink cartridge installation, the screen shows. PRINT OK? 1.YES 2.NO Check the print quality of the test sheet. If it is not good, clean the print head again, by pressing 2 . The screen will ask you if the print quality is OK for each color. Press 2 for any color with a problem. You can - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 34
you open an ink cartridge, install it in the MFC and use it up within six months of installation. Use unopened ink cartridges by the expiration date written on the cartridge package. s DO NOT refill the ink cartridges. Attempting to use refilled cartridges may cause damage to the print head and will - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 35
jacks (Line 1, Line 2) and a third RJ14 jack (Lines 1 and 2). Plug the MFC into Line 2 of the triplex adapter. Triplex Adapter RJ14 RJ11 RJ14 Installing MFC, External Two-Line TAD, and Two-Line Telephone When you are installing an external two-line telephone answering device (TAD) and a two-line - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 36
telephone to the MFC's wall outlet. You installed your telephone system and ask them to connect the MFC for you. It is advisable to have a separate line for the MFC. You can then leave the MFC of the MFC cannot be made. If you are installing the MFC to work set to MANUAL. All incoming calls - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 37
of CNG tones left for the fax "handshake." Make sure you carefully follow instructions in this manual for recording your outgoing message. Do not use a "toll-saver" ring setting on the TAD. Do not connect a TAD elsewhere on the same phone line-your MFC and TAD will both try to control the line. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 38
5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. (This allows your MFC time to listen for the fax CNG tones of automatic transmissions before they stop your 20-second message by giving your Fax Receive Code for people sending manual faxes. For example: "After the beep, leave a message or send - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 39
24 CHAPTER TWO Whenever this phone (or TAD) is in use, the screen displays EXT. TEL IN USE, and, if the fax handset is lifted, an alarm sounds. To disconnect the call on the external phone and switch to the fax, press Hook or Speaker Phone . The external telephone cannot be used while a function - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 40
in the printer driver. When using coated paper or transparencies, avoid stacking by removing each page after copying or printing. About Brother Paper Brother paper is manufactured specifically for this MFC, to provide you optimum print quality. Quality Coated Paper for 360 dpi Color Ink Jet printing - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 41
and direct sunlight and heat. s Transparencies designed for laser printers/copiers may stain your next document. Use only recommended transparencies. Paper Specifications for Casette and Manual Feed Slot Paper Type Paper Size Cassette Capacity Cut Sheet Letter, Executive 200 Sheets of - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 42
the curl. s For optimum output quality, we recommend you use only genuine Brother paper. s If paper will not load from the feeder, try the manual feed slot. s For fax reception paper size, see page 45. Print Area The Print Area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 43
s Extremely shiny or highly textured paper and envelopes s Envelopes with clasps s Envelopes of baggy construction s Envelopes not sharply creased s Embossed envelopes s Paper and envelopes already printed with a laser printer s Envelopes preprinted on the inside s Paper and envelopes that cannot be - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 44
O U R On-Screen Programming 29 User-Friendly Programming See Using This Manual p. 1 We have designed your Multi-Function Center with on-screen programming and a Help key. User-friendly programming helps you take full advantage of all the functions your MFC has to offer. Since your programming is - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 45
alternates between the currently selected option, and a help message giving brief instructions about how to proceed. The display you'll probably see most often the Owner's Manuals. To help you understand the function selections, options and settings that are found in the MFC programs, use the - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 46
(continued) 2. SETUP RECEIVE Function Description Factory Set More Info 1. RING DELAY 2. F/T RING TIME 3. EASY RECEIVE 4. REMOTE CODE 5. REDUCTION 6. PAPER 7. POLLING RX 8. MF LINK Number of rings before MFC answers in FAX/TEL, FAX, or MC mode. Sets the time for "double ring" in FAX/TEL mode - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 47
ACT. REPORT Print lists and reports 3. ALL DIAL of activity. 4. TEL. INDEX (Details in Chapter 11) 5. USER SETTINGS 6. MEMORY STATUS OFF pp. 89-90 INTERVAL: OFF pp. 89-90 - pp. 89-90 - pp. 89-90 - pp. 89-90 - pp. 89-90 8. REMOTE FAX OPT (For MFC 7150C Only) Function Description - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 48
ID Use with phone company distinctive OFF ringing service to register the ring pattern with the MFC. View or print a list of the last 30 - Caller IDs stored in memory. pp. 51-52 pp. 53-54 2. Printer Functions Function Description 1. TEST PRINT Use these functions when you 2. VERTICAL ALIGN - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 49
Video Functions Function Description Factory Set More Info 1. PAPER TYPE 2. QUALITY 3. VIDEO TYPE 4. PRINT SIZE 5. COLOR ADJUST 6. BRIGHTNESS Identify the type of paper in the cassette. PLAIN PAPER p. 126 Select Normal or High print HIGH p. 126 Select Moving or Still video signal. MOVING - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 50
5C H A P T E R F I V E Initial Setup 35 Getting Started Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse) Your MFC comes set to accommodate tone (multi-frequency) dialing service. If you have pulse (rotary) dialing service, you need to change the dialing mode. 1 Press Function , 1 , 1 , 1 . The screen prompts you - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 51
CHAPTER FIVE Setting Date and Time Your MFC displays the date and time, and prints it on every fax you send. Text pp. 37-38 Setting Station ID You can store your name, fax number, and telephone number to be printed on all fax pages that you send. 1 Press Function , 1 , 1 , 3 . The screen prompts - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 52
certain functions, such as the Station ID, you may need to enter text into the MFC. Most number keys have three or four letters printed above them. The keys for 0, #, and don't have printed letters because they are used for special characters. By pressing the appropriate number key the correct - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 53
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or electronic device to send any message via a telephone MFC unless such messages clearly contain, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page, or on the first page of the transmission, the - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 54
a speaker volume level. The default setting is the lowest volume. (On the MFC 7150C, this will affect the volume of the one-way Hook speaker.) Press or to The new setting will remain until you change it again. If you have a MFC 7160C, you can adjust the speaker volume while you are listening to your - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 55
Press or to adjust the volume level. With each key press, the MFC rings so you can hear the current setting and the display shows the setting , SETUP RECEIVE, SET AUTO DIAL, REMOTE FAX OPT (for MFC 7150C only), SETUP MSG CTR (for MFC 7160C only) plus the COVERPG SETUP and COVERPAGE MSG (from SETUP - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 56
lit. Mode Light How it works When to use it Page # 1. MANUAL (manual receive) 2. FAX (automatic receive) FAX TAD ( ) FAX/TEL FAX out. 3. FAX/TEL* (Fax/Telephone) FAX TAD ( ) FAX/TEL MFC controls the line and You cannot have an answering automatically answers every call. machine - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 57
7150C Only) FAX TAD FAX/TEL The external TAD automatically Use this mode if you have an external answers every call. Voice answering machine on your phone messages are stored on the line. external TAD. Fax messages are printed. pp. 22-23 5. MSG CTR (Message Center) (For MFC 7160C Only) FAX - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 58
ring the number of times you selected in Ring Delay. You can let the MFC pick up and detect if it's a fax or voice call. If it's a fax call, the MFC prints the fax. If it's a voice call, the MFC signals you with a double ring for the length of time you selected in F/T Ring - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 59
you hear "chirps" through the handset of an extension phone connected to another wall jack, just replace the handset, and your MFC does the rest. Selecting ON allows the MFC to receive fax calls automatically, even if you lift the handset of an extension or external phone. Selecting SEMI lets the - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 60
45 S E T U P R E C E I V E Printing a Reduced Incoming Document You can always reduce the size of an incoming fax to a fixed percentage, regardless of the size of the paper (up to legal) in your MFC. If you choose AUTO, your MFC chooses the level of reduction for you. 1 Press Function , 1 , 2 , 5 . - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 61
46 CHAPTER SIX Setting Paper Size You can use two sizes of paper for printing your faxes - letter, legal, although the displays shows three selections. When you change the kind of paper you have loaded in the MFC, you will need to change the setting for paper size, so your MFC will know how to fit - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 62
and no one is on the line, assume you're receiving a fax. At the MFC phone, press Start , then hang up. At an extension phone, press 5 1 , , or if someone wants to send you a fax, send the call back to the MFC by pressing 5 1 . Changing Remote Codes Remote Codes might not work with some telephone - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 63
:*51 5 If you want to, enter a new Telephone Answer Code, then press Set . TEL ANSWER:#51 6 Press Stop to exit. See Setting Fax Storage p. 83 Printing a Fax in Memory (For MFC 7150C Only) If you have Fax Storage ON for remote retrieval, you can still - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 64
49 S E T U P R E C E I V E Setting Up Polling Receive Polling Receive is when you call another fax machine to receive a fax from it. 1 Press Function , 1 , 2 , 7 . The screen displays POLLING RX:OFF? SELECT & SET 2 Press or to choose ON. 3 Press Set . The screen displays ENTER FAX NO. ONLINE - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 65
50 CHAPTER SIX Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive Your MFC can request documents from several fax units in a single operation. Afterward, a Sequential Polling Report will be printed. 1 Press Function , 1 , 2 , 7 . The screen displays: POLLING RX:OFF? SELECT & SET 2 Press or to select - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 66
This MFC feature lets you use the Distinctive Ringing subscriber service MFC. Some ringing patterns cannot be registered. s The MFC will answer only calls to its registered number. s To have your TAD answer only the main number, the MFC must be in Manual Mode. s In FAX/TEL or FAX mode, the MFC - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 67
pattern you have, call your Telephone Company. Then assign that pattern in the steps below. 1 Disconnect the MFC from any TAD or telephone company voice mail. 2 Set the MFC to MANUAL mode. 3 Press Function , 1 , 0 , 1 . The screen displays the current setting of this feature. 4 Press or to select - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 68
when no Caller ID information was transmitted. If both the name and number are received, the screen displays only the name. You can print a list of Caller ID information received by your MFC. Caller ID service varies with different carriers. Call your local phone company to determine what kind of - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 69
that you frequently erase the caller IDs stored in memory. When the display shows the number or name, press Clear to delete the selected ID. Printing Caller ID List 1 Press Function , 1 , 0 , 2 . 2 Press or to select - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 70
7C H A P T E R S E V E N Setup Send 55 Before You Begin s Documents must be between 2.75 and 8.5 inches wide, and 5 and 14 inches long. s Make sure you insert documents face down, top edge first. s Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your document. Paper Guides - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 71
one individually through the MFC. Use standard (20 lb/75g/m2) paper when using the ADF. print; transmits slower than standard resolution. (Only the Fine light is on.) Super Fine-Good for small print curled, wrinkled, folded, or ripped paper, or paper with staples, paper clips, paste or tape attached. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 72
index or the dial pad. 3 Press Start . Manual and Automatic Fax Redial If you're sending a fax manually and the line is busy, press Redial/Pause to begin scanning the fax into memory, even when the MFC is receiving a fax, sending a fax, or printing a fax from memory. The screen displays the new job - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 73
fax number and press Start . 8 As soon as the phone line is free, the MFC starts dialing and sending the fax. Checking Job Status You can check which jobs are in to be sent. Press Function , 1 , 4 to check it. While the MFC is sending or receiving a fax, press Stop . The screen displays job numbers. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 74
generated at the receiving party's machine. Your cover page includes the name stored in the One Touch or Speed Dial memory. If you're dialing manually, the name is left blank. The cover page indicates the fax is from your Station ID, and the number of pages you're sending. If - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 75
press Set . 4 Press or to select ON. 5 Press Set . 6 Press or to view the comment selections. 1.COMMENT OFF 2.PLEASE CALL 3.URGENT 4.CONFIDENTIAL 5.(USER DEFINED) 6.(USER DEFINED) 7 Press Set when the screen displays your selection. 8 Enter two digits to indicate the number of pages you are sending - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 76
set up (pp. 36-37). This feature does not work without the Station ID. You can set the MFC to send a cover page whenever you send a fax. The number of pages in your fax is not You can select your custom comment.) 1.COMMENT OFF 2.PLEASE CALL 3.URGENT 4.CONFIDENTIAL 5.(USER DEFINED) 6.(USER DEFINED) - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 77
sample page and attach it to your fax. 1 Press Function , 1 , 3 , 1 . 2 Press or to select PRINT SAMPLE?. 3 Press Set when the screen displays your selection. 4 Press Start . Your MFC prints a copy of your cover page. -- -- -- COVER PAGE -- -- -- TO: FROM: FAX: TEL: COMMENT: PAGE[S] TO FOLLOW - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 78
63 S E T U P S E N D See Entering Text p. 37 3 Press Set . 4 Use the dial pad to enter your customized comment. 5 Press Set . The screen displays: ACCEPTED OTHER SETTINGS? 1.YES 2.NO 6 Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the SETUP SEND menu-OR-Press 2 to exit - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 79
64 CHAPTER SEVEN Advanced Sending Operations Overseas Mode After you send a fax using this feature, the feature turns itself off. 1 Insert document. 2 Press Function , 1 , 3 , 5 . 5.OVERSEAS MODE 3 Press or to select ON (or OFF). 4 Press Set when the screen displays your selection. The screen - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 80
will ring. Lift the handset to have a conversation. If you set Call Reservation and Call Back message to ON, your MFC leaves a message if the other party does not answer. 1 Insert the document in the feeder. 2 Press Function , 1 , 3 , 6 . The screen displays the current setting for Call - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 81
your Station ID to set Call Back Message to ON. Print Sample Call Back Message 1 Press Function , 1 , 3 , 6 . 2 Press or to select PRINT SAMPLE?. 3 Press Set . 4 Press Start . See ONLINE 6 Enter the fax number. 7 Press Start . The MFC will wait until the time you have entered to send the fax. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 82
manually dialed numbers. If you did not use up any locations for Groups, access codes or credit card numbers, you can "broadcast" faxes automatically to up to 130 different locations from the MFC 7150C and up to 174 locations from the MFC Broadcast Report will be printed automatically to let you - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 83
Enter the fax number. Example: Manual dialing, using the dial pad. 7 Press Start . Your MFC will read the documents into memory sending a fax with photos and letters, or some pages with small print and others with normal print. Resolution settings return to STANDARD after the fax is sent. 1 Insert - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 84
to call. 6 Enter the fax number you're calling. 7 Press Start . Setting Up for Polling Transmit Polling Transmit is when you set up your MFC to wait with a document so another fax machine can retrieve it. 1 Place document to be retrieved in the feeder. 2 Press Function , 1 , 3 , 8 . 3 The screen - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 85
70 CHAPTER SEVEN Interrupting Delayed Fax and Polling Transmit Jobs You can send a fax or make a copy now, even if you have the MFC set to send a fax later, or if you have it set to be polled. However, you cannot use automatic redial or the function mode. 1 Press - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 86
Numbers Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing You can set up your MFC to do three types of easy dialing: One Touch, press shift ( Shift ), then press a key. (One-Touch key 01 is pre-programmed for Brother Fax-Back System, USA only. You can override it if you wish.) The screen displays the location - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 87
. If you need to store a pause longer than 3.5 seconds, please call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660 (from within Canada), or 4321, divide the number into two parts. Store the first part on one key 9 1 201 555 1234 and the last part of the number on another key. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 88
screen prompts you to enter a location. SPEED-DIAL? # 2 Use the dial pad to enter a two-digit location. (use numbers 01-56 for the MFC 7150C or 00-99 for the MFC 7160C.) 3 Press Set . The screen displays your entry, then prompts you to enter the number you're storing. #05: ENTER & SET 4 Enter - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 89
74 CHAPTER EIGHT Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers If you try to store a One Touch or Speed Dial number in a location where a number is already stored, the screen displays the current name stored there, then prompts you to either 1. CHANGE-OR-2. EXIT. 1 Press 1 to change the number stored, - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 90
Finally, you can have up to six small Groups, or you can assign up to 79 numbers (for MFC 7150C) or 123 numbers (for MFC 7160C) to one large Group. 1 Press Function , 1 , 6 , 3 . The screen displays . 9 Press Stop to exit. You can print a list of all One Touch and Speed Dial numbers. See Chapter 11 - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 91
76 CHAPTER EIGHT - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 92
N I N E Telephone (Voice) Operation 77 Dialing Options You can use your MFC to make voice telephone calls, by dialing manually, or by using Tel-index, One Touch or Speed Dial memory. You can use the handset, or, if you have the MFC 7160C, you can use the Speakerphone to make and receive calls. The - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 93
78 CHAPTER NINE See Storing one Touch Dial Numbers p. 71 One Touch Dialing 1 Pick up the handset-OR-Press Hook or Speaker Phone . 2 When you hear a dial tone, press the One Touch key of the location you want to call. 3 If you pressed Hook to dial the call, pick up the handset when the other party - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 94
can dial "555-7000". To temporarily change a number, you can substitute part of the number with manual dialing using the dial pad. For example, to change the number to replace the handset without disconnecting the call. 3 Pick up the MFC handset-OR-Press Speaker Phone to release the call from Hold. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 95
to send tone signals. 1 Lift the handset. 2 Press . Any digits dialed after this send tone signals. 3 When you hang up, the MFC returns to pulse dialing service. See Storing One Touch Dial Numbers p. 71 and Storing Speed Dial Numbers p. 73 Searching Telephone Index You can search for names you - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 96
Remote Fax Options 81 (For MFC 7150C Only) This chapter is for Model MFC 7150C. If you have model MFC 7160C, your remote fax options OFF. Programming a Fax Forwarding Number When Fax Forwarding is set to ON, your MFC stores the received fax in memory, then dials the fax number you've programmed, - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 97
TEN 4 Enter the forwarding number (up to 20 digits). 5 Press Set . 6 Press Stop to exit. Programming Paging Number When Paging is selected, your MFC dials the pager number you've programmed, and dials your Personal Identification Number (PIN) when connected, to activate your pager and let you know - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 98
in memory when you turn the Fax Storage OFF, the screens prompts you to erase any faxes in memory. ERASE ALL FAX? 1.YES 2.NO See Printing a Fax in Memory p. 48 If you press 1 , all fax data is erased and Fax Storage is turned off. If you press 2 , data is not erased - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 99
84 CHAPTER TEN Changing Remote Access Code See Operation from Extension Telephone pp. 47-48 Enter your Remote Access Code when the MFC picks up your call, so you can access features remotely. The access code is preset to 1 5 9 , but you can change this. 1 Press Function , 1 , 8 , 3 . 2 Enter a - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 100
. If you wait longer than 30 seconds to enter a command, the MFC hangs up. If you enter an invalid command, the MFC beeps three times. 5 Press 9 0 to reset the MFC when you're finished. 6 Hang up. If your MFC is set to Manual mode, you can access it by waiting about 2 minutes, then entering the - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 101
FWD NO (see page 87). Once you have registered the number, the MFC will change automatically to FAXFWD:ON mode. Then retrieve a Memory Status List the memory. 97 Check the receiving status 1 FAX You can check whether your MFC has received any fax message(s). If yes, you will hear one long beep. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 102
if you want to store a pause, press . 5 After you hear your MFC beep, hang up and wait. Your MFC calls the remote fax machine. The remote fax machine prints the Memory Status List. Retrieving Fax Messages 1 Dial your MFC's number. 2 When you hear the beep, immediately enter your Remote Access Code - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 103
setting of your fax forwarding number from a remote fax machine. 1 Dial your MFC's number. 2 When you hear the beep, immediately enter your Remote Access Code After you hear your MFC beep, hang up and wait. Your MFC calls the remote fax machine. The remote fax machine prints the Memory Status List - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 104
order. ALL DIAL list (above), alphabetically. 5.USER SETTINGS 6.MEMORY STATUS Lists settings for INITIAL SETUP, SETUP RECEIVE, SETUP SEND, PRINT REPORTS, and TEL SERVICE. The settings for REMOTE FAX OPT (for MFC 7150C only) and SETUP MSG CTR (for MFC 7160C only) are included. Lists summary - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 105
ON or OFF. 3 Press Set . 4 Press Stop to exit. Activity Report Interval You can set the MFC to print activity reports at a specific interval (6, 12, 24 hours, 2, 4 or 7 days). If you set the interval to OFF, you can print the report by following the steps in the previous section. 1 Press Function - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 106
Only) Introduction This section explains about how to operate the Message Center features of your MFC 7160C. Your MFC has been designed to be user-friendly. You will find a function chart on page 33 that shows you the easy button presses you can perform to access all programmed features. Voice - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 107
will be stored. 4. FAX:OFF VOICE:ON All memory is used to store voice messages-no fax messages will be stored. Incoming faxes will be printed on paper. You can use the Paging feature, and retrieve voice messages remotely. 5. FAX:OFF VOICE:EXT You need an external answering machine connected to the - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 108
93 M E S S A G E C E N T E R ( F O R M F C 7 1 6 0 C O N L Y ) Setting Message Storage Select the setting from the descriptions on page 92. 1 Press Function , 1 , 8 , 1 . The screen prompts you to choose a FAX setting. FAX:OFF? SELECT & SET 2 Press or to select ON (or OFF). 3 Press Set . The - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 109
94 CHAPTER TWELVE See Record F/T OGM (FAX/TEL Outgoing Message) p. 44 See Setting Up Message Center p. 92 3 Press Set . 4 Press Record , then pick up the handset to record a message. For example: Hello. We are unable to take your call at this time. Please leave a message after the signal. If you - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 110
message stored in memory, it is erased from the memory automatically. 1 Press Play . After two seconds, the MFC begins to play voice messages. 2 After playing voice messages, the display asks if you want to print fax messages that are in the memory. There is no display message if there are no faxes - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 111
Set when the screen displays your selected setting. 4 Press Stop to exit. Erasing Messages If you choose to erase all fax messages, the MFC will print any previously unprinted fax messages before erasing them from memory. Fax messages cannot be erased individually. You can erase voice messages and - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 112
(FAX), or all messages-both voice and fax- (MSG). 3 Press Set . 4 Press 1 to erase -OR- Press 2 to cancel. Setting Maximum Time for Incoming Messages Your MFC comes set to receive voice messages up to 30 seconds long. You can change this setting to any length from 20 seconds to 60 seconds - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 113
can hang up, avoiding any toll charge. When Toll Saver is ON, it overrides your Ring Delay setting. Toll Saver must be off for the MFC to operate using your Ring Delay setting. 1 Press Function , 1 , 2 , 1 . 2 Press or to select TOLL SAVER (or RING DELAY). 3 Press Set when the screen displays your - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 114
Speaker Phone. Fax Forwarding/Paging When Paging is set to ON, your MFC dials the pager number you've programmed, and dials your Personal Identification in the Message Center memory. When Fax Forwarding is set to ON, your MFC dials the fax number you've programmed, and forwards any faxes you've - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 115
example, 1 2 3 4 5 Redial/Pause 1 8 0 0 5 2 1 2 8 4 6 . -OR- If you do not need a PIN, press Redial/Pause , enter the telephone number of your MFC, then press . For example, Redial/Pause 1 8 0 0 5 2 1 2 8 4 6 . 7 Press Set . 8 Press Stop to exit. You cannot change a Paging number or PIN - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 116
is for the MFC 7160C. (If you have the MFC 7150C, please see Chapter 10 for your remote fax options.) You can call your MFC from a fax MFC hangs up. If you enter an invalid command, the MFC beeps three times. 5 Press 9 , 0 to reset the MFC when you finish. 6 Hang up. If your MFC is set to MANUAL - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 117
erase. *This code erases all recorded messages, not one at a time. The MFC plays the selected OGM. You can stop playing OGMs by pressing 9. After one long Mode 1 MSG CTR 2 FAX/TEL 3 FAX 90 Exit You can check whether your MFC has received any FAX or VOICE messages. If yes, you will hear one long beep - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 118
if you want to store a pause, press . 5 After you hear your MFC beep, hang up and wait. Your MFC calls the remote fax machine. The remote fax machine prints the Memory Status List. Retrieving Fax Messages 1 Dial your MFC number. 2 When you hear the beep, immediately enter your Remote Access Code - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 119
(up to 20 digits) of the remote fax machine, and then press . 7 After you hear your MFC beep, hang up and wait. Your MFC calls the remote fax machine. The remote fax machine prints the Memory Status List showing the new forwarding number. 8 Check the forwarding number. If the new number is - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 120
copying is in progress. Enlarge/ Reduce Brightness Mono Copy Color Copy Paper Type Copy Quality Basic Copy Operations Copying One Page 1 Insert the document face down in the feeder. 2 Press Mono Copy or Color Copy (If you have a MFC7150C, go to Step 4.)to copy. 3 Press Mono Copy or Color Copy - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 121
(collated). The Multiple full color copies feature is available on the MFC 7160C only. The SORT option is not available when you use Color multiple copies if you first print incoming faxes in memory and restore the memory to 100%. When making multiple copies, set the paper size to LETTER ( Function - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 122
You can enlarge to 120%, 125%, 150%, or 200% -OR- You can select MANUAL and press Set , then use the dial pad to enter an enlargement or reduction ratio When selecting Fixed Reduction, you need to know the size of the recording paper as registered in Function 1-2-6. If you make a copy the same size - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 123
quality by using the Copy Quality Paper Type and Brightness keys. These settings are temporary, and the MFC returns to its default settings when is a higher quality than DRAFT and prints faster than HIGH. HIGH quality is the highest resolution and slowest to print. For type of original, choose PHOTO - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 124
SELECT ONLINE & SET 3 Press or to select a paper type. PAPER:PLAIN PAPER:INK JET PAPER:GLOSSY PAPER:TRNSPRNCY If you are using Brother coated paper for 360 dpi (BP36CL) or 720 dpi (BP72CL) or if you are using non-Brother ink jet paper, select INK JET. 4 Press Set . If you did not select - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 125
setting. Press Set to save your selection. Press Stop to exit-OR-Press to select the next setting you want to change. FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS 1 Paper Type 2 Quality 3 Original Type 4 Color Adjust 5 Brightness 6 Contrast 7 One Color : PLAIN - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 126
TYPE 2.QUALITY 3.ORIGINAL TYPE 4.COLOR ADJUST 5.BRIGHTNESS 6.CONTRAST 7.ONE COLOR PAPER:PLAIN PAPER:INK JET PAPER:GLOSSY PAPER:TRNSPRNCY QUALITY:NORMAL QUALITY:HIGH QUALITY:DRAFT ORIGINAL:STD ORIGINAL:PHOTO COLOR:RED R: - COLOR:GREEN G: - COLOR:BLUE B: - - + - + COLOR:OFF COLOR:RED COLOR - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 127
. If you did not select INK JET, skip to step 7. (For information on ordering Brother paper, see p. ii.) 5 Press or to select 360DPI, 720DPI, or OTHER. 6 Press Set . 7 Press Stop to exit. The MFC ejects paper with printed surfaces face up into the paper tray at the front of the MFC. When you use - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 128
113 C O P Y O P E R A T I O N S Select Copy Quality 1 Press Function , 3 , 2 . 2 Press or to select copy quality. QUALITY:NORMAL QUALITY:HIGH QUALITY:DRAFT 3 Press Set when the screen displays your selection. 4 Press Stop to exit. This feature is available only for color copying. Select Type of - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 129
114 C H A P T E R T H I R T E E N Color Adjustment 1 Press Function , 3 , 4 . 2 Press or to select RED, GREEN, or BLUE. 3 Press Set . Light Dark R: - + G: - + B: - + 4 Press or to adjust the degree of color. 5 Press Set . 6 Return to Step 2 to select the next color -OR- Press Stop to exit - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 130
115 C O P Y O P E R A T I O N S Selecting a Single Color (One Color) For black and white originals, you can select a single color, instead of black, as the default to be used when you press Mono Copy . OFF is the setting for Black. 1 Press Function , 3 , 7 . 2 Press or to select a copy color: COLOR: - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 131
restart it to make a single copy. If you were scanning a subsequent page, press Copy to print the pages already scanned-OR- Press Stop to cancel. You'll need to clear some fax see pp. 96-97. • To turn off Fax Storage (7150C), see p.83. • To print fax message stored in memory (7160C), see pp. 95-96. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 132
either criminal or civil liability. This memorandum is intended to be a guide rather than a complete listing of every possible prohibition. In case of Selective Service or draft papers • Passports • United States/Canadian Postage Stamps (canceled or uncanceled) • Food Stamps • Immigration Papers • - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 133
118 C H A P T E R T H I R T E E N - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 134
14 119 CHAPTER FOURTEEN Walk-Up Video Printing Walk-Up Video Printing lets you use your MFC, connected to your camcorder, digital camera, in the feeder, plug the cable from you video camera's Video Out jack into the MFC's RCA pin jack. Play the video. Some camcorders, digital cameras, video games or - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 135
E N Auto Switch Whenever you connect video equipment to the MFC and turn the video signal on, the MFC Paper Type and Copy Quality keys automatically switch to video printing mode Enlarge/ Reduce Brightness Mono Copy Color Copy Paper Type Copy Quality and the screen displays VIDEO:PRESS COPY CAPTURE - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 136
combinations of settings to see which best suits your needs. Using the Copy Quality Key Your MFC allows you to customize the quality of your video copies by letting you select the video print quality and paper type. You might want to try different combinations of settings to see which best suits - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 137
's Out jack into the MFC's RCA pin jack. 2 Press Paper Type . The screen displays the current setting, for example: PAPER:PLAIN ONLINE SELECT ONLINE & SET 3 Press or to select paper type. PAPER:PLAIN PAPER:INK JET PAPER:GLOSSY PAPER:TRNSPRNCY If you are using Brother coated paper for 360 dpi - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 138
ONLINE 5 Press Mono Copy or Color Copy . The screen shows PRINTING ONLINE Using the Brightness Key You can increase or decrease the brightness documents in the feeder, plug the cable from your video camera's Out jack into the MFC's RCA pin jack. 2 Press Brightness . 3 Press to make a darker copy. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 139
Settings Press Function and 4 to change default settings for video printing. DEFAULT SETTINGS 1. Paper Type 2. Quality 3. Video Type 4. Print Size 5. Color Ajust 6. Brightness PLAIN PAPER HIGH MOVING 5.75" x 4.25" : R:- + : G:- + : B:- + : - + By pressing Function , 4 and a number - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 140
TYPE 4.PRINT SIZE 5.COLOR ADJUST 6.BRIGHTNESS PAPER:PLAIN PAPER:INK JET PAPER:GLOSSY PAPER:TRNSPRNCY QUALITY:NORMAL QUALITY:HIGH VIDEO:MOVING VIDEO:STILL SIZE:5.75"X4.25" SIZE:4"X3" SIZE:4"X3"X6 COLOR:RED R: - COLOR:GREEN G: - COLOR:BLUE B: - - + INK JET:360DPI INK JET:720DPI INK JET:OTHER - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 141
then select 360DPI or 720DPI (in Step 4). If you are using non-Brother ink jet paper, select OTHER (in Step 4). 4 When the screen displays your selection, press Set . 5 Press Stop to exit. Setting Video Printing Quality 1 Press Function , 4 , 2 . The screen displays 2. QUALITY. 2 Press or to select - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 142
. If you don't have enough memory to process the selected video image, the print quality may be poor even for a still frame. Setting Print Size 1 Press Function , 4 , 4 . 2 Press or to select print size: SIZE: 5.75" X 4.25" SIZE: 4" X 3" SIZE: 4" X 3" X 6 3 Press Set when the screen displays your - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 143
Press Set . 6 Return to Step 2 to select the next color -OR- Press Stop to exit. Video Printing Brightness You can increase or decrease the brightness setting before making a copy. 1 Press Function , 4 , 6 CD-ROM 1) for complete instructions on using your MFC and computer for video frame capture. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 144
Link Pro Software Your MFC and computer can work together only if you install the Brother Multi-Function Link Pro Software. Mult-Function Link Pro turns your machine into a multi-function center, by using it as a color printer and a color scanner and enabling PC faxing from Windows® applications in - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 145
® 95 or 98). If you are using Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0, the software is not available on Floppy Diskette.). You must tell the Brother Representative the version of Windows® that you are using and your MFC model number. To order, call Brother at 1-888-8793232 (USA), 1-800-668-2768 (from - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 146
wire clips. 4 Connect the interface cable to the printer port of the computer and secure with the two screws. For the location of your computer's parallel printer port, see the User's Guide for your computer. 5 Before plugging in the electrical cord of the MFC, plug in your computer and turn it on. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 147
needs. 4 Follow the installation instructions. Choosing the Software to Install Install Multi-Function Link Pro Software The complete set of software will be installed: Multi-Function Link Pro, Visioneer PaperPort™ LE viewer, and Brother scanner driver, printer drivers and True Type Compatible - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 148
Only If you only want to print and scan, you can install only the Brother MFC drivers, install: s Brother MFC 7100 Series Drivers Other Options View On-Line Documentation All instructions are in the On-Line Documentation and Help files on CD-ROM 1. View Product Support Information This is a page of - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 149
ROM drive.) This will start the Software Installation program. s If you are using Windows® 95, 98 or Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0, the Software Installation program appears automatically when you insert the Brother CD-ROM. s For Windows® 95, 98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0, you can - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 150
Found Brother MFC XXXX" during startup. You can select "Do not install a driver (Windows® will not prompt you again)." and click OK, so Windows® will not display this dialog box again. If you see the "Update Device Driver Wizard" during startup, follow the instructions from the installer, then - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 151
E N 4 After you finish installing the software, you can click on "On-Line Documentation" to access on-line documentation for Multi-Function Link Pro and Visioneer PaperPort LE. The On-Line Documentation window will appear: 5 In the On-Line Documentation window, click on "Install Acrobat Reader" and - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 152
new driver. If you want to use the driver that was previously installed, you should first install this driver, then reinstall your previous driver. However, reinstalling the previous driver will make the MFC driver inactive. s The installer makes the installed printer driver the Windows® default - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 153
Pro Software Chapter 18 p. 161 Multi-Function Link Pro Mode You can switch Multi-Function Link Pro Mode on and off as needed. If you want your fax messages to go directly into your PC, make sure the MF Link setting is ON. If you want faxes to print on your MFC when - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 154
your computer. This interface allows the MFC to communicate useful information, such as the amount of memory installed and other printing setup conditions, as the supplied Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95, 98 or NT® Workstation Version 4.0 drivers support bi-directional mode. Printer status is also reported. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 155
, and envelopes. Using the appropriate paper reduces the occurrence of paper jams. For complete information about what kinds of paper to use with the MFC, please read Chapter 3 in this manual. Printer Driver You can change the following printer settings when you print from your computer: s Quality - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 156
more pages, the MFC begins to print the next page automatically. 4 When the MFC finishes printing all data, it returns to online status. You can select paper source, paper size, and orientation in your application software. If your application software does not support your custom paper size, select - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 157
purpose sheet feeder. If you want to print more than one page using the Manual Feed Slot, on your PC, in the printer driver Properties Paper tab, select "manual feed". 1 Load one sheet of paper in the Manual Feed Slot, holding it with both hands. Align the paper in the center of the feeder. 2 Gently - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 158
setting in the printer driver Properties window. 2 Open the top cover. 3 Press the purple paper thickness adjustment lever down. 4 Close the top cover. 5 Insert an envelope into the manual feed slot sideways, with the print side face up. 6 From your PC application, tell the MFC to begin printing. On - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 159
the computer. However, when the MFC is copying or receiving a fax on paper, it pauses the PC printing operation, and resumes when copying or fax receiving is complete. Fax sending will continue during PC printing. Printer Operation Keys On/Off Line Reset Priority Ink Management On/OffLine Key This - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 160
you are having trouble with one of the ink colors, you may need to clean the print head, page 236. If you got an error message NEAR EMPTY or INK EMPTY, you will need to replace the ink cartridge for the appropriate color. (See pages 243-246 in Chapter 25, Troubleshooting and Maintenance.) Turning - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 161
146 C H A P T E R S I X T E E N - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 162
17C H A P T E R S E V E N T E E N PC Printing 147 Printer Emulation If you are printing from the Windows® environment, it is best to choose the GDI Brother MFC-7100 Series printer driver. Other emulations may reduce performance. If you need to print from DOS, the MFC 7150C and MFC 7160C will - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 163
Pitch LF Pitch Auto CR Zero Font Paper Size Black Emphasis Code Page Installing the Brother MFC-7100 Series DOS Tools Use these tools only in the DOS environment. When you print in DOS mode, select an EPSON ESC/P (LQ-510, LQ-850, LQ-2550) compatible emulation driver in your application. 1 Insert the - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 164
you can change print properties as needed. The Paper Tab The paper tab screen allows you to set up the Paper Size, Paper Source, Orientation, Scaling, and Copies. To access the Brother printer driver, select Print from the File menu. In the Print dialog box, select Brother MFC-7100 Series from the - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 165
inches (69.8 x 127 mm) Organizer K 3 3/4 x 6 3/4 inches (95.3 x 171.5 mm) Organizer L 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches (139.7 x 215.9 mm) User Defined Paper Size The printer can handle any paper size within the following range. Minimum 2.75 x 5 inches (69.8 x 127 mm) Maximum 8.5 x 14.02 inches (215.9 x 356 - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 166
is primarily used for printing on standardsize paper and envelopes. Manual Feed If your paper has difficulty feeding from the sheet feeder, we recommend using the Manual paper feed method. You will have to load paper sheet by sheet. The MFC stops before printing and the Printer Driver shows "Please - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 167
152 C H A P T E R S E V E N T E E N Copies The Copies selection tells Windows how many copies you want to print from a software application. This setting is independent of the "copies selection" that may be available within the print menus of your software application. Do not use the two selections - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 168
153 P C P R I N T I N G The Quality/Color Tab The Quality/Color tab enables you to select the print quality, media, colors (matched to PC monitor, custom colors, or mono), and document type. Click the Quality/Color tab to display this screen: Select the - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 169
quality for best printing result. Paper Type Plain Paper Coated(360) Paper Coated(720) Paper Glossy Paper Transparency Transparency (mirror) Suitable print quality Normal Normal Fine Super Fine Normal Normal Use only genuine Brother Coated Paper (Ink Jet), Glossy Paper, or Transparencies to - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 170
color data should be adjusted for the MFC before printing. Color adjustment is provided by both Windows® 95 and 98 and this printer driver. Using this feature, the color data is adjusted by Win95 and 98 ICM or the Brother MFC-7100 series printer driver and you can get colors more closely matching - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 171
and business graphics are printed vividly and photographic images are printed softly. s Auto The printer driver automatically selects the document color matching method manually. Since the way of reproducing color and the reproducible range of color between the monitor and the MFC are different, - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 172
is turned Off.) Suitable for business graphics such as charts, graphs, and text. The color is adjusted to give more vivid color. Halftone Pattern The MFC can use several methods to arrange where to place dots to express halftones. There are some predefined patterns used to place dots and you can - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 173
158 C H A P T E R S E V E N T E E N The Control/Maintenance Tab Select the Control/Maintenance tab from the Brother MFC-7100 Series printer driver dialog box: Select the Apply button to apply your selected settings. To return to the default settings, click the Default button, then click the Apply - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 174
the print head on the MFC. The Cleaning Tab Test Print When you see problems on printouts, click the Test Print button to print the test page and check if any dots are missing or ink cartridges are empty. Before printing the test page, load Letter size paper in the MFC. Press the Test Print button - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 175
are missing on the printout, clean the print head. Print the test page and to see which color has problems. 1 Select the color to be cleaned. 2 Press the Clean button. The MFC starts cleaning. Wait until Online shows again on the MFC display. The Printer Adjustment Tab Vertical Alignment If you see - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 176
Link Pro software. Detailed installation and setup instructions are in the On-Line Documentation section of the Brother CD-ROM 1 that is included with your MFC. Check the online README.WRI file in the root directory of the CD-ROM 1 for last-minute important information and troubleshooting tips that - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 177
162 C H A P T E R E I G H T E E N The software included with your MFC consists of two parts, the MultiFunction Link Pro and Visioneer PaperPort LE for Brother. Multi-Function Link Pro The Multi-Function Link Pro Main Menu is the application used for all fax sending and receiving operations. It also - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 178
O S O F T W A R E Visioneer PaperPortTM LE Visioneer PaperPortTM LE for Brother is a document management application. You will use PaperPort to view incoming faxes and scanned documents and to scan paper documents into your computer. PaperPort has a sophisticated, yet easy to use filing system that - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 179
164 C H A P T E R E I G H T E E N Sending a Fax from Your PC Sending a Quick Fax A QuickFax is a cover page only fax with a message. This option is very useful when you want to fax a quick, short message from your PC. 1 From the Main Menu, select the QuickFax button-OR- Select QuickFax from - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 180
, select the Send Fax button- OR-Select Send Fax from the Start pull-down menu. The Send Fax window will appear: 2 Enter the Fax number, Name, and Company information in these fields -OR-Select the Open Phone Book button to choose someone from your - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 181
® Application You can send a fax directly from any Windows® application using the following steps: 1 Create the document in a Windows® application. 2 Select Brother MFL Pro Fax as your printer. 3 Select the Print command to begin the fax transmission. The Fax Sending dialog box will appear : 4 Enter - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 182
Under Answer Mode, select Fax only. 4 Click the OK button. 5 Make sure the MFC is connected to the PC. 6 Keep the PC and the Multi-Function Link Pro A listing of your incoming messages will appear on the right side of the window. 3 Double-click on the fax you wish to view. The Visioneer PaperPort - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 183
MFC, but you can also scan images directly into hundreds of other software applications that support TWAIN scanning. These applications include popular programs like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe PageMaker, CorelDraw and many more. To choose Brother Multi-Function Link Pro as your scanner driver, select - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 184
O F T W A R E Scanning a Document into the PC 1 Insert the document(s) face down in the document feeder of the MFC. 2 Adjust the following settings, if needed, in the Scanner window: • Resolution • Color Type (Black & White, Gray [Error Diffusion], True Gray, 256 Color, 24 bit color or 24 bit color - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 185
choice of faster scanning with 24 bit color [Fast] or using the Brother Color Matching Technology with 24 bit color. Size: Set the Size to .) • Executive (7 1/4 x 10 1/2 in.) • Business Card (60 x 90 mm.) • Custom (User adjustable from 0.35 x 0.35 in. to 8.5 x 14 in.) After you select a size, you - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 186
Brightness and the Contrast, as needed. Paper: Check the Photo box if the image is a photograph. Video Capture: The Video Capture button displays the video frame grabber window. (See chapter Video Capture for with the preview, select the Start button from the scanner window to scan the image. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 187
the portion of the document you wish to scan. 4 Place the document in the document feeder of the MFC again. 5 Adjust the settings for Resolution, Color Type (Gray Scale) and Size in the Scanner window, as needed. 6 Select the Start button. This time only the selected area of the document will appear - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 188
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 Once the frame is an image file, it can be saved, printed, faxed, and inserted into other files. Connecting Your Video Equipment - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 189
access Multi-Function Link Pro's Twain dialog box from the PaperPort for Brother viewer or from any application that is compatible with Twain scanning devices. To capture a frame as an image: 1 Connect your video equipment to the MFC. 2 From PaperPort, select Acquire from the File menu, or click on - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 190
175 U S I N G T H E M U L T I - F U N C T I O N L I N K P R O S O F T W A R E The Video Capture dialog box will appear. 5 Select the Source of the video: • Live Camera • Tape/VCR • Laser Disc® • Digital Camera 6 Select the Type of video: • Auto-is the most common choice, since the system will - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 191
176 C H A P T E R E I G H T E E N 9 Turn on your video equipment and start running the video. 10 When you see the frame you want to capture, click the Pause button. The frame will be displayed in the viewer screen section of MultiFunction Link Pro's Twain dialog box. 11 If you wish to capture the - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 192
forward them to others directly from the Inbox account. For more information about how to use NetCentric™ FaxStorm, see the online HELP files after you install NetCentric™ FaxStorm on your computer. Use the Help pull down menu to access HELP. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 193
Password, which you will need to install NetCentric™ FaxStorm from the Brother CD-ROM. A fax account is available to any person or company who has Internet access. There is no charge for creating an account. You are charged only for use of services. A user account grants you access to many account - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 194
: s The server where you want to receive inbound faxes on the Internet Service Provider you use s The notification method you want (Notify by Email, Forward 2 Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your computer CD-ROM drive. 3 Click on the NetCentric™ FaxStorm button to install the software and follow the - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 195
that you have created with the Print Driver. Using the Print Driver, you can convert a document created in any Windows® application into a fax file. Print Driver Use Print Driver to fax from any Windows® application through your fax account. The Print Driver also enables you to convert files - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 196
™ FaxStorm Select the NetCentric program group, then select FaxStorm. The NetCentric FaxStorm window appears. Sending Faxes You can send a fax directly from the NetCentric™ FaxStorm, or use the Print Driver to send a fax from any Windows® application or as e-mail. The Send Fax dialog box has three - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 197
by adding them to the Recipient List. You can add multiple recipients to your recipient list in one of two ways: s Add each recipient manually (by name or company) s Add groups from your Contact Manager database Selecting a Group (or a Contact from a Group) 1 Click the Group button to display groups - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 198
country code lookup. s Selecting E-mail sends the file to the e-mail address shown in the E- mail field. Saving a New Contact from the Fax Send Window After entering the recipient information for the fax, you can add the entry to your Contact Manager database: 1 Click on the New Contact button. The - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 199
TIFF files are attached includes a URL to a web page that instructs the recipient how to configure the e-mail application to view the TIFF must be image files, which you create from any Windows® application with the Print Driver. Attachments can be files with the following extensions: TIFF - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 200
of your fax. Sending a Fax from Other Windows® Applications When you install the Print Driver (included with NetCentric™ FaxStorm) onto your computer, it will be available in your list of printers to use for faxing from any Windows® application. If You Are Using Windows® 95 or 98 1 Open the document - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 201
, if desired. If You Are Using Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 1 In your Windows® application, open the document you wish to convert. 2 Select Print from the File menu. 3 In the Print dialog window, select NetCentric™ FaxStorm from your list of printers. 4 Click Properties (or click the button - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 202
Up Contacts in the Contact Manager In addition to saving recipient information when you address a fax in the Send Fax window, you can add contacts manually in the Contact Manager window. When adding a contact, you are creating an entry in an existing group in your Contact Manager database. You can - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 203
group by selecting it and dragging it into that folder. 4 Close the Contact Manager window, to return to the NetCentric FaxStorm window. To add a New Contact to Another Group: 1 In the NetCentric FaxStorm window, click on the Contacts button- OR-Select Contact Manager from the Contact menu. The - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 204
the OK button to save your changes. 6 When the Contact Manager window re-appears, close it. Setting Up Multiple Addresses The Contact Detail window has three tabs: General, Notes and User Fields. The General tab of the Contact Detail window has a separate sub-tab for each address or location. On the - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 205
group. If you create a new group without initially opening the Contact Manager window, then the top-level group All is selected by default. To set up a group to broadcast to multiple recipients: 1 In the Contact Manager window, select the group folder under which you wish to assign the new - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 206
the Fax menu- OR-Select Status Manager from the Utilities menu. You will be prompted to enter your account name and password. The Status Manager window appears: Checking the Status of Sent Faxes (Outbox) 1 Click the Outbox tab at the bottom left-hand side of the Status Manager - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 207
Click the Inbox tab at the bottom left-hand side of the Status Manager window. FaxStorm downloads all faxes that have been sent to your Inbox. 2 Click on a Detail window for status information. To delete a fax, click the Delete button. Managing Faxes from Your Account Page Your Fax Service Provider - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 208
193 U S I N G I N T E R N E T F A X I N G W I T H N E T C E N T R I C ™ F A X S T O R M Viewing Received Faxes in Your Account Page Inbox Faxes that are sent to your fax Inbox can be viewed from your account home page, as well as from NetCentric™ FaxStorm. See online HELP if you need more - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 209
hypertext link. Your Account Page Outbox will be displayed, listing you sent faxes: Customer Support You can select Web Problem Reports from the Utilities menu of the NetCentric™ FaxStorm window. Your web browser will open the problem report page of NetCentric Corporation. Use this to send your - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 210
TWENTY Using Automatic E-Mail Printing Automatic E-Mail Printing (For Windows® 95 and 98 Only) The Brother Automatic E-Mail Printing software is a utility program that reads your E-mail messages from a specified POP3 server and automatically prints to a printer. Please read this section before - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 211
you to see the sender, subject and relevant part of the mail content. Automatic E-Mail Printing is for Windows® 95 and 98 Only Automatic E-Mail Printing is a 32 bit software application. It cannot run on Windows® 3.1 or 3.11, even if Win32 is installed on your computer. You Cannot Use a 16 bit - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 212
and set up your options: 1 From the Automatic E-Mail Printing window, select Properties from the Mail pull down menu. The User Settings window will appear. 2 Select the User you want to set up and click the Properties button. The Properties of Brother window will appear: Setting Up the Server In the - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 213
the Check Time In the Check tab of the Properties of Brother window, you can set up Automatic E-Mail Printing to check for new mail at specified intervals- OR-at a show all new mail. Continue to set up the Page Setup, Print, Filter, Correction and Others (applications where you want to be able - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 214
Tray. Uninstalling Automatic E-Mail Printing from Windows® 95 or 98 You can delete the Automatic E-Mail Printing software, using the Add/ Remove Program in Windows® 95 or 98. If the Uninstall Program Displays An Error Message When you install the Automatic E-Mail Printing software and create a user - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 215
. 3 Select Settings, then Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 4 Double-click the Add/Remove Program icon in this window to run the Add/Remove Programs Properties utility program. 5 In the Install/Uninstall tab, select Automatic E-Mail Printing from the list of programs. 6 Click the Add - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 216
3D FaxSpeed Works 3D FaxSpeed is a Windows® color PC fax software application that allows you to convert color paper on your Brother MFC. Receiving parties that do not have an MFC and Multi-Function Link Pro software may receive InfoImages from you via their fax-modem or fax machine and scanner - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 217
information and troubleshooting tips that were not included in the On-Line Documentation. Use the Help pull down menu in 3D FaxSpeed to access HELP, as needed, to learn the many features and functions available in 3D FaxSpeed. Installing 3D FaxSpeed In the CD-ROM window, click the Install 3D - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 218
to which 3D FaxSpeed will send the InfoImages. The 3D FaxSpeed Setup window will be displayed, listing all the fax applications, printers and other output devices found on your disk. Select the Brother MFC-7100 Series Fax driver and click the OK button. NOTE: An InfoImage is always in Portrait - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 219
group. The 3D FaxSpeed Copy Wizard window appears with the following message: Please insert 3D FaxSpeed Installation disk into drive a: or b: and press OK. Copy Wizard will help you to create a free distribution of 3D FaxSpeed Read Module. 2 Insert your Brother Color MFC Suite CD#1 into your CD-ROM - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 220
number from your Multi-Function Link Pro Phone Book. (See your Multi-Function Link Pro Owner's Manual for details). 7 Select the Send Fax button. The Document Conversion window appears. Through the speaker of your MFC, you will hear the fax number being dialed and the fax transmission being sent. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 221
and printed by the MFC, place the printed InfoImage page(s) into the MFC's document feeder. 2 On your computer, open 3D FaxSpeed Read module and select the Brother MFL Pro Color driver to scan the InfoImage into your computer. 3D FaxSpeed will run the Multi-Function Link Pro Scanner application - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 222
fax file and try to find the InfoImage data. If it sees a cover page (that is not included in the InfoImage data), the InfoImage Read Problem window appears with the message: Cannot read InfoImage page. File: fax?????.hfx page skipped. 7 Click the OK button to proceed. 3D FaxSpeed will read each - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 223
InfoImages, the recipient's computer must have the 3D FaxSpeed Read Module Install Disk that you can create for them. (See Creating Read one page. 3 Select the 3D FaxSpeed Read icon to open the 3D FaxSpeed Read window. 4 Select all the files that belong to a single InfoImage and activate the Read - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 224
Install Disk that you can create for them. (See Creating Read Module Disks for Recipients.) For recipients of your InfoImage who are using a fax machine and scanner: 1 The InfoImage is printed dpi scanner. For Twain-supported scanners, 3D FaxSpeed automatically will open the scanner application of - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 225
210 C H A P T E R T W E N T Y - O N E - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 226
will expand the memory used for sending and receiving faxes. Model Name Optional Memory Total MFC 7150C 2 MB (up to 100 pages) N/A 2 MB (up to 100 pages) MFC 7160C 4 MB (up to 300 pages) 2 MB (for Fax) 6 MB (up to 500 pages) Using Brother #1 chart, with MMR coding and Standard Resolution. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 227
212 C H A P T E R T E E N T Y - T W O Installing the Optional Memory Board 1 Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect the interface cable. 2 Remove the two screws securing the paper output slot in the front of the MFC. Paper Output Slot 3 Pull out the paper output slot. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 228
do not touch its surface. Insert the memory board into the connector on the Main Board and make sure it is securely seated. 5 Return the paper output slot to its normal position. 6 Secure it with the two screws. 7 Reconnect the interface cable. 8 Plug the power cord into the AC outlet - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 229
214 C H A P T E R T E E N T Y - T W O - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 230
in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening. This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules. On the rear panel of this equipment is a label that contains, wiring using a compatible modular jack that is Part 68 compliant. See the Installation section of this manual for details. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 231
uninterrupted telephone service. If you experience trouble with your MFC 7150C or MFC 7160C, please contact a Brother Authorized Service Center for information on obtaining service or repair. The telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the line until the problem has been - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 232
Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares, that the products Product Name: MFC 7150C, MFC 7160C comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 233
norme NMB-003 du Canada. Attention The MFC 7160C that you purchased contains a rechargeable proper disposal. If you have a problem, contact Brother service at USA: 1-800-284-4329 ( printers, facsimile receivers and copy machines world-wide. As an International Energy Star partner, Brother - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 234
for later reference. 3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 4 Unplug this product radiator or heater. This product should never be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 8 This product should be operated from the type document during printing. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 235
dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in the risk of fire or MFC must be disconnected quickly. 17 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to Authorized Service instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 236
LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF BROTHER'S LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 237
of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. © Copyright 1997 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved. © Copyright 1997 Smith Micro Software, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 1997 Visioneer, Inc. All rights reserved. Windows and Windows NT - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 238
The MFC 7150C is a 6 in 1 Multi-Function Center: Color Printer, Color Copier (single copies), Color Scanner, Plain Paper Fax, Color PC Fax (via your PC) and Video Capture. The MFC 7160C is a 7 in 1 Multi-Function Center: Color Printer, Color Copier (multiple copies), Color Scanner, Plain Paper Fax - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 239
56 stations (MFC 7150C) 100 stations (MFC 7160C) Automatic Redial 3 times at 5 minute intervals Speaker Type Full Duplex (For MFC 7160C Only) Auto Answer 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 rings Communication Source Public switched telephone network Operating Environment 50-95° F (10-35° C) Best Print Quality - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 240
225 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Printer Specifications Printing Print Method Resolution Print Speed Print Width Resident Fonts Disk-Bbased Fonts Controller Emulations Interface Piezo with 64 x 4 nozzles 1440 x 720 dots per inch (DPI) 720 x 720 dots per inch (DPI) - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 241
m2) plain paper. Approximately 75 sheets of plain paper (Face up print delivery to the paper output tray) It is recommended that printed sheets are taken from the paper output tray immediately after printing. Black and 3 individual color ink cartridges separate from the print head Approximately 750 - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 242
25 227 CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting 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 - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 243
. number that is not programmed. See pp. 71-73. PRINTER JAM The paper is jammed in the MFC. See pp. 230-233. SET CARTRIDGES An ink cartridge is not installed properly. Re-install the ink, seating it properly. See pp. 243-246. WARMING UP The print head detects low temperature. Wait until the - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 244
229 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Document Jam If the original document is jammed, follow the steps as below. Control Panel Cover 1 Remove any paper from the document feeder that is not jammed. 2 Lift the control panel cover. 3 Pull the jammed document out toward the - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 245
F I V E Printer Jam or Paper Jam Remove the jammed paper depending on where it is jammed in the MFC. Paper is jammed in the multi-purpose sheet feeder. Cassette Cover Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder 1 Open the cassette cover and pull the jammed paper upwards and remove it. 2 If the paper can't be pulled - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 246
I N T E N A N C E 2 If the paper can't be pulled out easily, remove the multi-purpose sheet feeder. 3 Holding the cassette, pull the jammed paper out of the multi-purpose sheet feeder from underneath the cassette. Paper is jammed inside the MFC. 1 Remove the multi-purpose sheet feeder. Multi-purpose - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 247
232 C H A P T E R T W E N T Y F I V E 2 Lift the top cover to see where the paper is jammed. 2 Top Cover 1 1 Paper is jammed inside front of MFC. Release Lever (Blue) Hold Up Lever 1 Close the top cover. 2 Pull the paper toward you while you hold up the blue release lever at the rear of the MFC. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 248
N A N C E 3 Replace the multi-purpose sheet feeder. 2 Paper is jammed inside back of MFC. Release Lever (Blue) Hold Up Lever 1 Pull the paper out of the back of the MFC while holding up the blue release lever at the rear of the MFC. 2 Close the top cover. 3 Replace the multi-purpose sheet feeder - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 249
after that the ink may become clogged. Cartridge expiration dates are printed on the package. Make sure the Printer Driver matches the type of paper you are using (see Print Media on p. 226). Try using recommended special paper (see Chapter 3). The recommended environment for your MFC is between 50 - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 250
you clean the print heads five times and the print has not improved, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660 (from within Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (from within Montreal). You see the "New Hardware Found" Click on the 'Do not install a driver. (Windows will not prompt - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 251
from the 'Paper' tab in the printer driver. When using ATM fonts, some characters If you are using Windows 95 or 98, select 'Printer Settings' from the 'Start' menu. are missing or some characters are Open 'Brother MFC-7100' properties. Click 'Spool Setting' on the 'Details' tab. printed in the - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 252
to replace the print head. (Replacement instructions are included with the HD002, print head accessory). WARNING Do NOT touch the print head unless you are replacing it. Touching the print head may cause permanent damage and may void the print head's warranty. Aligning Ink Cartridges This feature - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 253
238 C H A P T E R T W E N T Y F I V E 2 Press Start . The MFC prints a sample page. Study the alignment page and decide which sample numbers show the most evenly printed ink lines for 360 and 720 dpi. The screen displays 360 DPI ADJUST ENTER NO.(1-9) 3 Using the dial pad, enter the level of - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 254
not unplug the MFC after a print job until you hear the final click. 3 Remove the paper wire extension, paper tray, document tray, document wire extension, and handset, and pack them. WARNING Please remove the ink cartridges and fit the yellow shipping cover. Damage to your print head resulting from - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 255
240 C H A P T E R T W E N T Y F I V E 4 Wrap the MFC in the plastic bag and place it in the original carton with the original packing material. 5 Place additional parts (such as cords and trays) and documents (such as your manual) into the carton. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 256
241 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E 6 Close the carton. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 257
bar with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth. If the screen still displays a scanner error, call Brother Customer Service, see p. i. Control Panel Cover Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen When you want to clean your MFC printer platen, wipe it with a lint free cloth that is dry or lightly moistened - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 258
the printer platen and pick-up rollers. s Be careful not to touch the paper feed star wheels and flat cable. Replacing the Ink Cartridges Your MFC is equipped with an ink dot counter that automatically monitors the ink level in each color cartridge. When the counter detects an ink cartridge is - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 259
are empty, for example Black, the screen displays INK EMPTY BLACK and PLS OPEN COVER. 4 Open the top cover. 5 Open the ink cartridge covers by pressing the clips together as shown in the illustration. Clip Cartridge Cover 6 Remove the ink cartridge by lifting it up and out of the print head. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 260
using the color indicator on the print head as a guide. Please be careful not to press down on the switch bar. 10 Close the cartridge cover until it clicks into place. 11 After installing the ink cartridges, close the top cover. Your MFC prepares for a "head cleaning" and goes online. The display - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 261
the ink cartridges. Attempting to use refilled cartridges may cause damage to the print head and will void your warranty. NOTE: If the INK EMPTY error message is on the display after you have installed ink cartridges, check that the ink cartridges are installed correctly. For Customer Service USA - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 262
numerical order. Automatic E-Mail Printing Software application that automatically prints incoming e-mail messages on the MFC (on CD-ROM 1). end of transmission, you can talk with the other party. Caller ID A service purchased from the Telephone Company that lets you see the number (or name) - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 263
at the other end with pre-programmed information from memory or you can print a sample cover page to fax with your document. Cover Page Message Ring A service purchased from the Telephone Company that provides another phone number on an existing phone line. The Brother MFC uses the manually. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 264
fax number. Fax Storage (For MFC 7150C Only) The MFC 7150C can save up to 100 fax pages in memory. You can print stored faxes later, or retrieve the MFC's digital Message Center. Ink Management button Cleans the print head and/or resets the ink dot counter after replacing an ink cartridge. Interrupt - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 265
Software application Turns your MFC into a printer and a scanner and enables PC faxing using the MFC. (Optional Brother Software application) NetCentric FaxStorm Software number. Out of Paper Reception Receives faxes into the MFC's memory when the machine is out of paper. Overseas Mode Makes - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 266
for the MFC's ring. Rotary A form of dialing on a telephone line. scanning The process of sending an electronic image of an original paper document into print and line art. TAD (telephone answering device) You can connect an external TAD to the EXT. jack of the MFC 7150C for TAD mode or to the MFC - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 267
The process of sending documents over the phone lines from your MFC to the receiving fax machine. User Option List A printed report that shows the current settings of your MFC. Visionner PaperPortTM LE for Brother A document management application that enables you to view incoming faxes and - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 268
-Directional Printing 145, 159 Brightness 4, 5, 110, 123 Broadcasting 67 Brother Bulletin Board i, 227 Brother Customer Service i, 228 Brother Fax-Back System i, 227 Brother Numbers i Brother on The World Wide Web i, 227 Brother Paper 25 Brother Printer Driver 147,149 Brother Supplies ii - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 269
, 62, 63 Credit Card Numbers 79 Custom Telephone Features 22, 227 Customer Service i, 246 D Dark Document 63 Date and Time 36 Delayed Fax 66 Delayed Size and Resolution 55, 56 Document Tray 8, 12 Document Wire Extension 8, 11 DOS 147 DOS Printing 147 Double Ringing 43 Draft 108 Dual - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 270
Aid Compatible 215 HELP 1, 4, 5 Hold 4, 5, 79 I ICM Recording Monitor 98 Ink Cartridges 8, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 237, 238, 239 Ink Dot Counter 16, 245 INK EMPTY 228 Ink Management 4, 5, 243 Inserting Spaces 37 Installation 7 Internet Faxing 177 Interrupting 70 Interval 2 J Jacks 19, 20 - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 271
Power Cord 8, 10 Power Switch 10, 15, 220 Print Area 27 Print Head 17, 244 Print Quality (Testing & Improving 236 Print Size 26, 34 Printer 139, 147 Printer Adjustment Tab 160 Printer Driver 140, 149 PRINTER JAM 228, 229 Printer Platen 242 Printing ........ 48, 62, 66, 89, 90, 95,120,121 - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 272
40 RJ11 Jack 19 Roll Over Phone Lines 19 S Safety Instructions 219 Scaling 151 Scanner 242 Scroll 30 Sequential Polling Receive 50 Set 4, 5 SET CARTRIDGES 228 Setting Up 7 Shift 4, 5 Shipping 239 Single Color 115 Software Installation 132 SORT 106 Speaker Low/High 4, 5 Speaker Phone - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 273
258 I N D E X - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 274
, MFCs and bundled software, accurately exchange date data with the Brother products. Please continue to check our Web page for updates at http://www.brother.com . All remedies will be provided to individual customers via software patches through software download or from Brother Customer Service. - Brother International 7150C | Users Manual - English - Page 275
Ormeaux, QC, CANADA H9B 3H6 Visit us on the World Wide Web http://www.brother.com These machines are made for use in the USA and CANADA only. We cannot is at your own risk and will void your warranty. * Manufactured by Brother Industries Ltd. whose quality system is registered by BSI and JQA. BSI
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