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- Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 1
for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) Chapter 10: USING THE MFC AS A PRINTER Chapter 11: PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS Chapter 12: HOW TO USE THE COPY FUNCTION Chapter 13: REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Chapter 14: REGULAR MAINTENANCE Chapter 15: OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Chapter 16: TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 2
. It is recommended that you save and use the original packaging. The MFC should be adequately insured with the carrier. Warning When shipping the MFC, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must be removed from the machine (MFC) and placed in the zip lock bag. Failure to remove it and - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 3
, Printer, Copier, Scanner and PC Fax. After you complete setting up the MFC, see the "Operations Manual for Fax, Printer, Copier," for more information about your MFC, such as functions of the machine and the control panel. Information about maintenance, troubleshooting and technical specifications - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 4
1-2 ONE-TOUCH, PRINTER AND COPY AREA 1-3 LCD & USER SETUP AREA 1-5 MESSAGE CENTER AREA (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 1-7 Table 2-2 Using the Help Key 2-9 How to Print a Help List 2-9 How to Enter Text in Function THE UNIT AS A TELEPHONE ........ 4-1 Manual Dialing 4-1 One-Touch Dialing 4-1 - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 5
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS Speed Dialing 4-1 • Using Hold, Pause, # with the Telephone 4-1 • On Hook Dialing 4-2 Searching the Telephone Index 4-2 5. SENDING FAXES 5-1 A) DOCUMENT BASICS 5-1 The Size of Your Documents 5-1 How to Insert the Document 5-1 The Auto - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 6
Fax/Telephone Mode 6-3 Recording an F/T Outgoing Message (OGM) (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 6-4 Setting the F/T Ring Time 6-5 Smoothing 6-6 Setting the Size of the Recording Paper 6-7 Printing Reception) ..... 6-10 Settign the Print Density 6-10 Toner Save Function 6-11 Speaker Volume 6-12 - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 7
Troubleshooting 6-16 Changing and Registering Remote Codes 6-16 C) CONNECTING TO A TELEPHONE ANSWERING DEVICE (TAD 6-17 How to Use an External TAD with the MFC 6-17 • Connecting an External TAD to the MFC Retrieving Faxes from a Remote Site When Using Distinctive Ringing: (Only for MFC 6550MC/ - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 8
Remote Control Commands 8-9 Retrieving the Memory Status List and Fax Messages Remotely 8-10 Changing the Fax Forwarding Number Remotely ......... 8-10 Printing a Fax Message 8-11 9. MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 9-1 A) GETTING STARTED 9-1 What Is the Message Center - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 9
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS Turning on the Message Center with 3 Basic Message (ICM) and Recorded Memo (or Voice Alarm 9-10 Backup Printing Option 9-10 Printing a Fax Message 9-11 • Erasing and Printing FAX Messages 9-12 Calling Your Message Center for Messages (See Remote - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 10
10-5 • Windows® Printing 10-6 • Remote Printer Console Program for DOS (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 10-6 • Popular Printer Emulation Support (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 10-6 • Bidirectional Parallel Interface 10-6 • Enhanced Memory Management 10-6 Multipurpose Sheet Feeder 10-7 Manual Feed Slot - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 11
a MEMORY FULL Message while Sorting Multiple Copies (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 12-4 Reducing and Enlarging Copies 12-4 Copying a Photograph 12-6 13.REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM U N I T 13-1 Toner Empty Indicator 13-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 13-1 Replacing the Drum Unit 13-5 14 - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 12
(Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 15-3 Memory Board 15-6 Optional Memory for the Printer & Fax Operations ..... 15-6 Installing the Optional Memory Board 15-7 16.T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G P R O C E D U R E S ........16-1 Error Messages 16-2 Other Problems 16-5 Q & A 16-11 17.SPECIFICATIONS 17 - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 13
Information MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS 1. THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS MFC 4550 C LCD & User Setting Area status status MFC 4550 Set Function Clear Tel-index Fine Fax Photo TAD S.Fine F/ T Resolution Mode FAX PRINTER COPIER SCANNER PC FAX Coverpage Super Q. - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 14
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS a TELEPHONE AREA MFC 7550MC 1. Number Keys These twelve keys are used to dial phone and fax numbers (see page 4-1), and also can be used as an alphanumeric keyboard for entering information into the machine. (See page 2-10~12.) 2. Hook This - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 15
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS b ONE-TOUCH, PRINTER AND COPY AREA MFC 7550MC Information 7. Shift This key is used to access the "13" through "24" One -Touch keys. (See page 3-6.) In the printer mode when Shift is pressed together with Reset, it resets and restores the - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 16
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS b ONE-TOUCH, PRINTER AND COPY AREA MFC 7550MC 13. On/OffLine 14. Stop This key is used to turn the This key stops a fax, cancels an printer online (ready to receive operation, or exits from function PC data) and offline (not ready to - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 17
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS c LCD & USER SETUP AREA MFC 7550MC Information 19. Z (Left help you set up and operate your machine (On-Screen Programming), the upper row shows fax and copy status and the lower row shows printer and scanner status. (See page 2-1.) 20. X - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 18
decrease the speaker volume for the current call by pressing this key (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC). c Fax status Fine Fax Photo S.Fine F/ T Resolution Mode SIX IN ONE FAX PRINTER COPIER SCANNER PC FAX MESSAGE CENTER Coverpage Super Q.Scan Help L Speaker H 28. Coverpage This key is used - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 19
PRINTER COPIER SCANNER PC FAX MESSAGE CENTER Coverpage Super Q.Scan Help d L Speaker H Photo Record Erase Play 31. Record Use this key to record outgoing voice messages, memo and voice alarm messages into your MFC. (See page 9-8, 19, 28~29.) 32. Erase 33. Play This key erases voice or fax - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 20
the prompt instructions as they guide you through the function menu selections and programming options and settings. Using the Function Mode to Access On-screen Programming (OSP) Press Function ENTER NO. & SET FAX MENU Press 1. 1.FAX * 2.PRINTER PRINTER MENU Press2. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 21
FAX or PRINTER by pressing 1 or 2. (The MFC 4550 does not have this selection.) (See page 2-1.) When you enter Function mode, your machine alternate between the currently selected option, and a help message giving brief instructions on how to proceed. The example shows the current speaker volume is - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 22
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 23
4550/6550MC, 100 Cover Page generated by your machine. When the COVERPAGE setting is MFC automatically will adjust the size of the incoming fax document or originaldocumentsothatitfitsthepaper L E T T E R 6-7 size you have selected. LETTER/LEGAL/A4 7. TONERSAVE You can extend the life of the toner - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 24
adjust Print Density with this function. 6-10 There are two different dial types and you must select the type of signal suitable 1. TONE/PULSE foryourtelephoneline. T O N E 3-1 TONE/PULSE This is the number of rings before the machine answers the call when in F/T or 2. RINGDELAY Fax Mode - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 25
ON/OFF 8. MFLINK When you use the application software See the included into the MFC, you can select if Multi- your PC connected to your MFC will O N Function receive voice and fax messages. Link Pro ON/OFF Manual You can store the incoming fax messages 1. FAXSTORAGE in the memory. Then - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 26
can set the machine to print a backup 2. BACKUPPRINT copy of faxes that are received into the Message Center memory. ON/OFF O N 9-10~11 3. FAXFWD/ PAGING You can choose either PAGING, FAX FORWARDING or OFF. PAGING ON will cause the MFC to page you when it receives a fax message. FAX FORWARDING ON - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 27
You can send a fax without canceling the Timer or Polled Waiting, even if there are documents in the feeder, by "interrupting" it. 5-14 (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) Level one function Level two function Explanation of Options Factory setting Page 1. PRINT OPTIONS - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 28
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY Using the Help Key Press this key to print a the functions, how to send or receive faxes, how to copy or print. You can request a printout whenever the machine meets the following conditions: - while the LCD - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 29
Information MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY How to Enter Text in Function Mode Number keys have three or four letters printed above them. The following keys "0", "1", "#" and "*" have no printed letters. ABC DEF 123 GHI JKL MNO 456 PQRS - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 30
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY KEYS TO PRESS 1. Press2 twicetoentertheletterB. 2. Press7 threetimestoentertheletterR. 3. PressSet. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 31
Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Press5. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 01/01/1997 00:00 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 5.USER OPTIONS 5. Press8. 8.SLEEP MODE SLEEP - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 32
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY 6. operating conditions. -It will take approximately 12 to 30 seconds for the machine to warm up from the sleep mode before you can start printing or copying. The LCD will show WARMING UP during this time. When - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 33
settings in this mode. Setting the Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse) Your machine supports both tone (multi-frequency) and pulse (rotary) dialing. It 00 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 6.TEL OPTIONS 5. Press1. After two seconds you - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 34
Date and Time Your machine shows the date and time on the display and prints it on every fax page you send. You can set the date and time in function mode. KEYS TO PRESS 1. Press Function. (The MFC 4550 will skip to Step 4.) 2. Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press1. (Only for - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 35
Information MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS Setting the Station ID The Station ID is for identification purposes. Here you can store your name, fax number, and telephone number. Your machine prints this information on the electronic Cover Page and every fax page you - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 36
. TEL:4155554445_ NAME: ENTER & SET NAME:BROTHER 4.STATION ID NOTICE 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 fax machine unless such messages clearly contain in a margin - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 37
/7550MC) 4. Press5. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 5.USER OPTIONS 5. Press2. 2.BEEPER BEEPER:LOW 6. Press Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow) until you get the setting you want - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 38
/7550MC) 4. Press4. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 4.SET AUTO DIAL 5. Press1. 1.ONE-TOUCH DIAL 6. Press the One-Touch key where you want to store a number. Example: One - Touch - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 39
to Step 4.) 2. Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Press4. 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 4.SET AUTO DIAL 5. Press2. 2.SPEED-DIAL SPEED-DIAL - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 40
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TELEPHONE Print the All Dial List to make sure you have stored the correct numbers. (See page 11-5.) This list will contain the type of number: FAX, TEL, F/T, or CHAIN. • Even if there is a loss of electrical power or you unplug your machine, the telephone and fax - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 41
Back Up Your machine is equipped with an fax number first as a One-Touch or Speed-Dial number. Then you can combine the stored numbers into a Group. You can have up to 6 smaller Groups (each group uses a One-Touch key) or you can assign up to 123 numbers (MFC 7550MC), and 59 numbers (MFC 4550/6550MC - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 42
SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 4.SET AUTO DIAL 5. Press3. 3.SETUP GROUPS 6. Press the One-Touch key where :#03#05*02_ NAME: 10. Enter the group's name. Example: ALL BROTHER. ENTER & SET NAME:ALL - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 43
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS Information 11. PressSet. 3.SETUP GROUPS 12. Press Stop to return to the date and time. *:One-Touch #:Speed Dial Helpful Hints See page 5-11 for Broadcasting procedure. You can print seconds, call our Fax Diagnostic Center at 1-800 - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 44
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 USING THE UNIT AS A TELEPHONE 4. USING THE UNIT AS A TELEPHONE Your machine can be used to make regular telephone calls. You can dial numbers manually, by pressing the number keys, or by using One-Touch or Speed-Dialing. Manual pick up the machine's handset to release - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 45
Telephone MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 USING THE UNIT AS A TELEPHONE FOR YOUR INFORMATION On Hook Dialing When you make a call using Hook, you can listen to the other end through the one-way speaker of the machine, but the other party can not hear you unless you pick up the handset. Also - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 46
length MIN.100mm,3.9" MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 SENDING FAXES DOCUMENT BASICS 5. SENDING FAXES A) DOCUMENT BASICS The Size of Your Documents 216mm (8.5") 148mm (5.8") Minimum 4mm 100mm (3.9") 216mm (8.5") 208mm (8.2") 4mm 4mm Maximum 900mm (35.4") scanned (printed) area 4mm The - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 47
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 DOCUMENT BASICS SENDING FAXES NOTICE About the Documents You Send... Do not use ) The Auto Document Feeder (ADF) automatically feeds documents (up to 30 pages) into the machine, one at a time. The thickness and weight of the documents should fall into the following - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 48
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 SENDING FAXES DOCUMENT BASICS Getting Ready to Send a Fax Setting the Resolution You can choose a resolution is an ideal setting to use if you want to send documents that have small print. When the FINE setting is on, the FINE light will be lit. Transmission speed - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 49
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 DOCUMENT BASICS SENDING FAXES Setting the Contrast The machine has automatic contrast control, Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 5. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 1.TEMP. - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 50
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 SENDING FAXES BASIC FAX TRANSMISSIONS B) BASIC FAX TRANSMISSIONS FOR YOUR INFORMATION Sending a Fax There are 3 basic ways to send a fax: 1) Manual transmission: You can talk or listen to the other party before you send a fax by picking up the handset and dialing the - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 51
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 BASIC FAX TRANSMISSIONS SENDING FAXES Sending a Fax Automatically KEYS TO PRESS 1. Insert the documents face down into the feeder. 2. Enter a fax number. Example: One-Touch dialing. 3. Press Start. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE FAX: NO. & START - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 52
page 5-16.) • Call Reservation (See page 5-24~25.) Printing Page Headers Your machine can print a page header on the top of every fax you send. It is printed on the receiving party's fax paper. It contains the date and time of transmission, your fax number and name (Station ID), and page number. Of - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 53
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 ADVANCED FAX TRANSMISSIONS SENDING FAXES C) ADVANCED FAX TRANSMISSIONS Sending a Fax by Using Super Quick-Scan (Memory Transmission) If you are faxing the fax number. 4. Press Start to begin scanning the documents into memory. Once completed,the machine will dial - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 54
) 4. Press7. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 7.SETUP SYSTEM 5. Press2. 2.DAILY TIMER 6. Enter the time in 24-hour format using the number keys. Example: 19:45 (7:45 P.M.). ENTER - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 55
enter a new time if needed. Your machine also will produce a report, the "Delayed Sending Report", after the fax is sent. You can set up to for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 5. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 6. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 1. - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 56
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 SENDING FAXES ADVANCED FAX TRANSMISSIONS 12. Press Start. The machine will wait until the . (See page 4-2.) After transmission is completed, a Broadcast Report will be printed automatically to let you know the results. FOR YOUR INFORMATION Getting Familiar with the - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 57
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 ADVANCED FAX TRANSMISSIONS SENDING FAXES 2. Press SuperQ.Scan. 3. EntertheOne-Touchkey(s)and/orSpeedDial number(s), one after the other, or a Group number. Example: Group number. 4. Press Startand the machine will read the documents into memory, and then start - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 58
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 SENDING FAXES ADVANCED FAX TRANSMISSIONS 2. Press Shift + Super Q.Scan together to send by multiple transmission. The display shows remaining memory. 3. Enter the fax number. (Or enter a series of numbers if you are broadcasting.) 4. Press Startto start scanning - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 59
. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Press0. TIMER WAITING ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 0.INTERRUPT 5. Wait for two seconds. 6. Remove documents from the machine. 7. Placethe"new - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 60
for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 4. Press2. Any waiting jobs that have been set up will appear in the display. If no jobs are waiting to be processed, a NO JOB WAITING message will appear in the display. TIMER WAITING ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 2.CANCEL - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 61
two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 5. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE FAX: NO. & START SCAN READY COPY: PRESS COPY SCAN READY ENTER NO. & SET 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 1.TEMP.SETTINGS 6. Press6 - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 62
5.) 3. Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 5. Press1. COPY: PRESS COPY SCAN READY ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 1.TEMP.SETTINGS 6. Press5. 5.RESOLUTION PAGE 01:STANDARD - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 63
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 FAX TRANSMISSION OPTIONS SENDING FAXES 9. When you finish setting the resolution for all your pages, press Stop. 10. Enter the fax number. 11. Press Start. The resolution will revert to STANDARD after the documents have been sent. FAX: NO, & START ONLINE COPY: - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 64
/7550MC) 4. Press7. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 7.SETUP SYSTEM 5. Press6. 6.SET COVERPAGE 5. 6. Press Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow) to select 5 or 6 where you wish to - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 65
two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Press3. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 3.PRINT REPORTS 5. Press4. 4.COVERPAGE 6. PressStart - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 66
7550MC) 4. Press5. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 5.USER OPTIONS 5. Press3. 3.COVERPG ON/OFF COVERPAGE:OFF 6. Press Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow) to choose ON or OFF. Example - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 67
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 FAX TRANSMISSION OPTIONS SENDING FAXES FOR YOUR INFORMATION Sending an Automatic Cover Page If you have the Cover Page ON/OFF setting to ON, the total number of pages will not be printed on the Cover Page. Also, the comment you selected when you set it to ON will be - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 68
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 SENDING FAXES FAX TRANSMISSION OPTIONS 3. Press Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow) to select the comment you want. Example: 2.PLEASE CALL. 4. PressSet. 5. Enter the number of pages you are - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 69
two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 5. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE FAX: NO. & START SCAN READY COPY: PRESS COPY SCAN READY ENTER NO. & SET 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 1.TEMP.SETTINGS Sending - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 70
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 SENDING FAXES FAX TRANSMISSION OPTIONS ON. 10. PressSet. 11. PressStop. 12. Enter the fax number. 13. PressStart. 14. Pickupyourhandsetifitrings. 3.CALL RESERVE CALL } & SET CALL BACK:ON 3.CALL RESERVE ENTER FAX NO. ONLINE PRESS START KEY ONLINE NJ OFFICE ONLINE - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 71
MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 3.PRINT REPORTS 5. Press5. 5.CALL BACK MSG 6. PressStart. PRESS START KEY PRINTING Sending FAX Retransmission is helpful when the receiving machine does not have ECM. Even though your machine can not check the integrity of - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 72
for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 5. FAX Reservation You can use Next-FAX Reservation for sending a fax when the machine is busy receiving or transmitting from memory. This function saves you from having to wait until the incoming fax has printed or the fax - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 73
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 FAX TRANSMISSION OPTIONS SENDING FAXES FOR YOUR INFORMATION • Next-FAX Reservation can not the Speed-Dial number, such as "#02". • You can set the resolution for Next-FAX Reservation by pressing Resolution, but you can not change any settings using the Function key. ( - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 74
if it is on a separate foryoutopickupthecall. jack on the same line. You can not use the telephone company's Voice Mail in this mode. 4. MSG CTR Fax (Message Center) (For MFC 6550MC/ F/ T 7550MC) The machine automatically Use this mode to record both 9-8 answers every call. The voice and - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 75
to Step 4.) 2. Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Press6. 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 6.TEL OPTIONS 5. Press2. 2.RING DELAY RING DELAY:02 - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 76
Ring Time - see page 6-5). You must manually determine if it is a voice or fax call. Automatic or manual fax call Voice call A) If you are at the machine, press START. B) If you are at an extension phone, you can transfer the fax call to the MFC by pressing your Remote Activation Code (three - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 77
to Step 4.) 2. Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Press8. 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 8.SETUP MSG CTR 5. Press6. 6.OGM MSG CTR OGM SELECT - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 78
Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Press6. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 6.TEL OPTIONS 5. Press4. 4.F/T RING TIME RING - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 79
faxes, or to lists or reports you print. The initial setting is ON. KEYS TO PRESS 1. Press Function. (The MFC 4550 will skip to Step 4.) 2. Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 80
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE FAXES Setting the Size of the Recording Paper There are three different settings for the size of the recording (printing) paper. The machine automatically will reduce and print the incoming data according to - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 81
Your machine can be set to receive incoming fax documents on only letter, legal or A4 paper. Printing a MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Press5. 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 82
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE FAXES 6. Press Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow) data will not be reduced (see For Your Information below) and will carry over to print on a second page. • When you use Auto Reduction and you receive an incoming - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 83
. 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 5.USER OPTIONS 5. Press9. The display will alternate messages. 9.PRINT DENSITY Receive FAX 6. Use Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow) to change the settings. 7. PressSet - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 84
4. Press5. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 5.USER OPTIONS 5. Press7. 7.TONER SAVE TONER SAVE:OFF 6. Press Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow) to select either ON or OFF. Example: ON - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 85
/7550MC) 4. Press6. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 6.TEL OPTIONS 5. Press3. 3.SPEAKER VOLUME SPEAKER:LOW SELECT { } & SET 6. Press Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow) to choose - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 86
/7550MC) 4. Press6. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 6.TEL OPTIONS 5. Press5. 5.RING VOLUME RING VOLUME:HIGH 6. Press Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow) to choose either OFF, LOW - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 87
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REMOTE ACTIVATION RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS B) REMOTE ACTIVATION What is Remote Activation? If you answer a call that is a fax message, you can use the Remote Activation Code to make your MFC take over the call. If your MFC answers a telephone call that is for - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 88
over the call at the MFC: Pick up the handset of the machine and talk to the caller as usual. If no one is there or someone is trying to send you a manual fax, press the Start key and replace the handset. Your MFC will display RECEIVING and print the incoming fax message. To take over the - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 89
Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Press7. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 7.SETUP SYSTEM 5. Press5. 5.REMOTE CODE REMOTE - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 90
for the "handshake". So you must strictly follow the instructions for recording the OGM. You must erase the incoming messages frequently on your TAD. When the TAD's memory is full it will not answer any incoming calls (fax or voice). For MFC 6550MC/7550MC, set Message Storage to VOICE: EXT mode. For - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 91
to the MFC You may connect an external TAD to your MFC, as shown below. Use the "EXT." jack on your machine. LINE EXT. TAD TAD NO ! -Do not connect a TAD elsewhere on the same phone line. This will cause problems because your MFC and TAD will both try to control the line. Receive FAX 6-18 - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 92
line cord comes from the jack in the TAD for telephone line and not for telephone set.) 3. Put your machine in TAD mode by turning both the Fax and F/T lights on. (If your machine is MFC 6550MC or 7550MC, put it in Message Center mode and set Message Storage to VOICE: EXT mode.) 4. Set your - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 93
when they lift the handset or press the Hook key. Also, some machines may not send fax tones. D) DISTINCTIVE RINGING Distinctive Ringing What Is Distinctive Ringing? Distinctive ringing is a service offered by the telephone carriers that allows you to have several different numbers on one phone - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 94
the answer mode on the MFC to Fax or F/T, that setting will override the Distinctive Ringing setup. In Fax or F/T modes, your MFC will answer all the phone numbers (including its own ring pattern). The Message Center Answers the Other Phone Number(s) on the Line: (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) If you - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 95
1. Plug the external TAD into the EXT jack of the MFC (you will not hear the first two rings on the MFC). Put your machine in Manual mode (Fax and F/T lights off). For MFC 6550MC/7550MC, set the Message Center's Message Storage to either FAX: OFF/VOICE: EXT or FAX: ON/VOICE: EXT. Turn the MSG CTR on - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 96
4550) Incoming Call All extension phones ring, MFC is silent. (The answer mode must Registered be Manual.) Distinctive Ringing Number Main number and other Distinctive Ringing Number(s). MFC automatically receives and prints fax message. MFC begins ringing on third ring. You answer the call - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 97
OP-US-5.0 DISTINCTIVE RINGING RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS (For MFC 6550MC/MFC 7550MC) Registered Distinctive Ringing Number Incoming Call Other Number(s) MFC automatically receives and prints fax message. MESSAGE CENTER mode (Fax and F/T lights on) MANUAL mode (Fax and F/T lights off) You - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 98
,registeritinthefunctioncalled "Setting the Distinctive Ringing Function". 3. For MFC 4550, keep the MFC in Manual answer mode (both Fax and F/T lights turned off) and for MFC 6550MC/7550MC, keep the machine in MSG CTR answer mode (both Fax and F/T lights lit) if you want the Message - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 99
AND OTHER CALLS 2. Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Press6. 5. Press6. (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 6.TEL OPTIONS 6.DISTINCTIVE DISTINCTIVE:OFF SELECT { } & SET 6. Press Z (left - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 100
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS DISTINCTIVE RINGING After you complete this received and stored in your machine's memory. NOTICE To get the Caller ID Service: apply for the Caller ID service at your local telephone company. The type of service varies from state to - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 101
before your machine automatically receives caller ID service area. • print the Caller ID list and review MFC 4550 will skip to Step 4.) 2. Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 1.FAX 7550MC) 2.PRINTER - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 102
AND OTHER CALLS CALLER ID 3. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Press6. (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 1.FAX 7550MC) 6.TEL OPTIONS 5. Press7. 7.CALLER ID 6. PressSet. The Caller ID of the last call will appear on the display. -If noIDisstored,thebeeperwillsound and NO CALLER - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 103
MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 3.PRINT REPORTS 5. Press9. 9.CALLER ID 6. Press Set or wait 2 seconds until you see the prompt at the right. 7. Press Start. PRESS START KEY PRINTING Receive FAX w Sample of Caller ID List CALLER ID LIST TIME : 09/04/1996 14:05 NAME : BROTHER FAX - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 104
. (The MFC 4550 will skip to Step 4.) 2. Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Press7. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 7.SETUP - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 105
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 RECEIVE PASSWORD RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS 5. Press7. 6. Press Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow) to choose ON or OFF. Example: ON 7. Press Setor wait for two seconds. 8. PressStopto exit. 7. - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 106
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 POLLING 7. POLLING FOR YOUR INFORMATION What Is Polling? Polling is the process of retrieving faxes from another fax machine. You may use your machine to "poll" other machines, or you may ask someone to poll your machine. The party who polls pays for the cost of the - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 107
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 POLLING Helpful Hints Using Polling Effectively (Examples) Problem No. 1: You want another party to send you a long fax, but they do not want to pay for the call. Solution: Ask them to leave the document in their fax machine so you can poll for it. Problem - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 108
allow another fax machine to retrieve that document. Your MFC will print a Polled Report after the transmission. KEYS TO PRESS THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 1. Insertthe documentsinto the feeder. 2. Press Function. (The MFC 4550 will skip to Step 5.) 3. Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 109
4550 will skip to Step 4.) 2. Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 4. Press1. 1.TEMP.SETTINGS 5. Press2. 6. Wait for two seconds. 2.POLLING - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 110
15:25 ONLINE 2. Press Function. (The MFC 4550 will skip to Step 4.) ENTER NO. & SET 3. Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 5. Press1. 1.TEMP.SETTINGS 7-5 - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 111
using One-Touch, Speed-Dial, or Group keys. Example: Group key. 11. Press Start. Your machine polls each number or group member in turn for a document. POLLING 2.POLLING POLLING:OFF SELECT { } & SET POLLING:ON 2.POLLING ENTER FAX NO. ONLINE PRESS START KEY ONLINE ALL BROTHER ONLINE DIALING ONLINE - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 112
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS 8. REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (Only for MFC 4550) Since the MFC can store incoming data in memory as well as print it, you can use the convenient FAX Forwarding, Paging and Remote Retrieval functions. Setting the Fax Storage Set this function to ON if - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 113
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS FOR YOUR INFORMATION • When you have FAX STORAGE:ON, your incoming faxes will be stored in the memory and the LCD will show the number of incoming calls: FAX IN MEMORY:01 ONLINE • When you want to change the Fax Storage setting from ON to OFF - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 114
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS Paging/Fax Forwarding When you set the Fax Storage function in Function menu 8-1 to ON (see page 8-1), you have an additional option of paging or fax forwarding, when your machine receives a fax message into memory. How paging works (Paging ON) - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 115
Identification Number), #, press Redial/Pause , your MFC telephone number, and ##. Example: 12345#-19085551234##. -If you do not use a PIN, you must enter the telephone number of your fax machine. Press Redial/Pause before entering your fax number and add ##. Example: -19085551234##. 5#-19085551234 - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 116
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS 9. PressSet. 2.FAX FWD/PAGING 10. PressStoptoexit. - Paging number and In this case we recommend you enter your actual satellite PIN# plus your return MFC telephone/fax number/or special alpha message. PIN# Return# PIN# Alpha Message { { { - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 117
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS Setting Up Fax Forwarding (Registering the Fax Forwarding Number) KEYS TO PRESS 1. Press Function. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET 2. Press8. 8.REMOTE FAX OPT 3. Press2. 2.FAX FWD/PAGING OFF SELECT { } & SET - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 118
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS Setting the Remote Access Code The initial setting for the remote access code on your new fax and use it as a "secret password" to limit access to your REMOTE FAX OPTIONS. When you use the Remote Access Code, you must press all four keys - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 119
hear a long beep, it means your machine has received fax message(s). If you do not hear a long beep, it means your machine did not receive any message(s). 5. As soon as you hear two (2) short beeps, press a Control Command. Each time your MFC completes an instruction, it gives two (2) short beeps - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 120
fax machine to receive the Memory Status List or stored fax message(s). (See page 8-10.) 2 "MSG No." 00 Retrieve by MSG number 3 Erase FAX in the memory If you hear one long beep, you can erase fax message(s) from the memory. 97 Check the receiving status 1 FAX You can check whether your MFC - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 121
, press Start. 10. Replace the handset. 11. Your remote fax machine will print the fax messages. Changing the Fax Forwarding Number Remotely 1. Pick up the handset of a remote fax machine. 2. Dial your MFC's number. 3. When your MFC answers with a beep, immediately press your Remote Access Code (159 - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 122
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS Printing a Fax Message You can print a fax message that is stored in the memory. KEYS TO PRESS 1. Press Function. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: FAX IN MEMORY:01 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET 2. Press8. 8.REMOTE FAX OPT 3. Press4. 4.PRINT FAX 4. PressSet - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 123
SETTINGS 9. MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) A) GETTING STARTED What Is the Message Center Mode? The Message Center Mode allows you to store the incoming fax/voice messages into a flexible memory. Fax Retrieval, Paging and Fax Forwarding features are available in this mode - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 124
an external TAD is plugged into the EXT jack of your machine. Use this mode if you need more TAD memory than is available in the Message Center or if you prefer the sound quality of a tape recorder. 6) FAX : OFF VOICE : OFF Fax messages will be received only on paper, but will not be - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 125
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 GETTING STARTED MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS Flowchart of an Incoming Call 1) FAX: ON VOICE: ON Incoming Call Fax reception is activated by the CNG Fax Tones automatically . Auto dial fax call MSG CTR OGM is activated. Manual fax call Voice call The caller - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 126
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS GETTING STARTED 3) FAX: ON VOICE: OFF (Also, External Answering Machine is OFF.) Incoming Call Fax reception is activated automatically. The fax message is received into memory. MEMORY 4) FAX: OFF VOICE: ON Incoming Call Fax reception - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 127
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 GETTING STARTED MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS 5) FAX: OFF VOICE: EXT. (External Answering Machine is ON.) Incoming Call Fax reception is activated by the CNG Fax Tones automatically. Auto dial The external TAD Manual fax call OGM is activated. fax call Voice call - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 128
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS GETTING STARTED 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET 2. Wait for two seconds. 3. Press1. 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 4. Press8. 8.SETUP MSG CTR 5. Press1. 1.MSG STORAGE FAX:OFF SELECT { } & SET 6. Press Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 129
MFC 4550/6550MC FAX: ON, VOICE: ON and FAX Fax and F/T lights lit) until you have recorded an outgoing message for MSG CTR OGM. For the best recording quality instruction, end with: "After the beep, please leave a message or send a fax or send a fax. To send a fax, press *51, wait for fax tones, then - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 130
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS GETTING STARTED 4. Press8. 5. Press6. 6. Press when you leave your home or office. To activate Message Center ..... Fax Press Mode on the control panel until both the "Fax" and "F/T" F/ T lights are on. ...Then you can easily - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 131
for playing an incoming voice message.) (See page 9-11~12 for printing faxes.) FOR YOUR INFORMATION What Happens When the Memory Is Full... If the memory becomes full when you have set your MFC to Message Center mode, the machine will change to F/T mode automatically. (LED lights do not change.) In - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 132
MFC 4550/6550MC the machine will printed on paper. If you change the Backup Printing option to OFF as follows, the faxes are stored without a backup copy: KEYS TO PRESS 1. Press Function. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET 2. Wait for two seconds. 9-10 1.FAX 2.PRINTER - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 133
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 GETTING YOUR MESSAGES MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS 3. Press1. 4. Press8. 5. Press2. 6. Press Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow) to access the OFF setting. Example: OFF. 7. PressSet. 8. PressStoptoexit. 1.FAX 8.SETUP MSG CTR 2.BACKUP PRINT BACKUP PRINT:ON SELECT { } - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 134
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS GETTING YOUR MESSAGES 6. PressStart. 7. PressStoptoexit. PRINTING 7.PRINT FAX FOR YOUR INFORMATION Erasing and Printing FAX Messages 1. Itisnotpossibletoeraseasinglefaxmessage,youcaneraseonlyallor none of them. (See page 9-13~14, "All - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 135
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 ERASING YOUR MESSAGES MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS C) ERASING YOUR MESSAGES Erasing Incoming Voice Messages, Fax Messages and Recorded Memo (or Voice Alarm) There are two ways to erase voice messages and recorded Memo: One by One Erasing and All in One Erasing. Fax - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 136
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS ERASING YOUR MESSAGES 3. PressSet. 4. Press1 toeraseor2 tocancel. ERASE ALL VOICE? ONLINE 1.CLEAR ONLINE 2.EXIT VOICE:00 FAX SET 2. Wait for two seconds. 3. Press1. 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 4. Press8. 8.SETUP MSG CTR 5. Press6. 6. - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 137
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 CHANGING THE OUTGOING MESSAGE MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS Erasing Your Outgoing Message (OGM) KEYS TO PRESS 1. Press Function. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET 2. Wait for two seconds. 3. Press1. 4. Press8. 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 8. - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 138
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS MORE FEATURES E) MORE FEATURES Setting the Toll Saver Toll saver allows you to call your MFC ENTER NO. & SET 2. Wait for two seconds. 3. Press1. 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 4. Press8. 8.SETUP MSG CTR 5. Press9. 9.TOLL SAVER TOLL SAVER: - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 139
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 MORE FEATURES MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS Setting the Maximum Time for Incoming Messages (ICM MAX. TIME) Although the initial setting on your machine for the maximum length of incoming voice messages is 30 seconds, you can adjust . 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 8.SETUP - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 140
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS MORE FEATURES Playing . 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET 2. Wait for two seconds. 3. Press1. 4. Press8. 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 8.SETUP MSG CTR 5. Press8. 8.PLAYING OGM PLAYING OGM:ON SELECT { } & SET 6. Use Z (left arrow) - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 141
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 MORE FEATURES MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS Recording a Memo You can record a memo in your MFC for someone .MEMO:00/30 REC.MEMO:20/30 3. Press Stopor replace the handset. VOICE:01 FAX:00 ONLINE To play a Memo see the section Playing an Incoming Voice Message (ICM) - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 142
telephone number. The registered Fax Forwarding number is dialed. Once connected, the MFC dials your registered PIN number. (Personal ID number). Once connected, the machine sends fax tones to another fax machine. Your personal pager is activated. The machine sends stored fax from the memory to - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 143
/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 PAGING/FAX FORWARDING MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS Setting Up Paging (Registering the Paging Number) KEYS TO PRESS 1. Press Function. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET 2. Wait for two seconds. 3. Press1. 4. Press8. 5. Press3. 1.FAX 2.PRINTER - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 144
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS PAGING/FAX FORWARDING 10. Enter a PIN (Personal Identifica-tion Number), #, press Redial/Pause key your MFC telephone number, and ##. Example: 12345#-19085551234##. -If you do not use a PIN, you must enter the telephone number of your - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 145
/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 PAGING/FAX FORWARDING MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS Setting Up Fax Forwarding (Registering the Fax Forwarding Number) KEYS TO PRESS 1. Press Function. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET 2. Wait for two seconds. 3. Press1. 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 146
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS PAGING/FAX FORWARDING Changing the Fax Forwarding Number Remotely You can change the Fax to receive voice and/or fax messages, you can call your machine from any touch tone phone or remote group 3 fax machine and retrieve those messages. - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 147
Remote Access Code 1. Pick up the handset of a remote touch tone phone or fax machine. 2. Dial your MFC's number. 3. When your MFC answers with a beep, immediately press your Remote Access Code (159*). If your MFC is in Manual mode, you can access the Message Center by waiting for 20 rings and then - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 148
Forwarding. You must call from a remote fax machine to receive the Memory Status List or stored fax messages. (See page 9-27.) If you hear one long beep, you can erase the fax message from the memory. You can check whether your MFC has received any FAX or VOICE messages. If yes, you will hear one - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 149
, press Start. 10. Replace the handset. 11. Your remote fax machine will print the fax messages. Changing the Fax Forwarding Number Remotely 1. Pick up the handset of a remote fax machine. 2. Dial your MFC's number. 3. When your MFC answers with a beep, immediately press your Remote Access Code (159 - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 150
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS VOICE ALARM H) VOICE ALARM Voice Alarm This function can help you manage your work schedule. With this function, you can record your schedule of events for the following week on your MFC and have your MFC alert you at scheduled time. The - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 151
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 VOICE ALARM MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS FOR YOUR INFORMATION Recording Voice Messages for the Voice Alarm • You can set the maximum : 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET VOICE ALARM SET DAY=TODAY SELECT { } & SET SET DAY=SAT SET TIME=15:25 9-29 FAX Options - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 152
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 fax into the memory or when one of the Message Center functions is operating. However, the voice message will be played once these activities are finished. • The Voice Alarm message will automatically be cleared after it has been activated/played. If the machine - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 153
MFC 4550/6550MC 2. Example: Press 2 key. -Ifyoudon'tpress1or2 after10seconds, the machine will simply return to its normal idle position and display the entry or erase everything. For instructions on how to play and how to erase, refer to the instructions in the incoming voice message FAX Options 9-31 - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 154
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS VOICE ALARM Remote Control of the Voice Alarm When you are on the road, you can call your MFC and listen to your Voice Alarm messages. (See Page 9-26.) However, you can not set the Voice Alarm by remote control. Note that you will - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 155
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 USING THE MFC AS A PRINTER Printer 10. USING THE MFC AS A PRINTER Acceptable Paper Your MFC can handle paper that has the following specifications. But please note that you can receive fax sheet: Xerox 4200 Label: Avery laser label or equivalent Transparency: 3M - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 156
purchased your MFC. Use label or transparencies that are designed for use in laser printers. We recommend you use long-grained paper for the best print quality. If you are using special paper, and the paper has problems feeding from the multipurpose sheet feeder, try again using the manual feed slot - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 157
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 USING THE MFC AS A PRINTER FOR YOUR INFORMATION Before using paper with printed with a laser printer • Envelopes preprinted on the inside • Envelopes that can not be arranged uniformly when placed in a pile NO! NO! NO! The printable area of your machine begins - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 158
MFC is copying or receiving a fax on paper, it pauses the PC printing operation until it has finished. On/OffLine Key This key is used to turn the printer on-line (ready to receive PC data) and off-line (not ready to receive PC data). If you press this key during printing, the machine immediately - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 159
Printer MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 USING THE MFC AS A PRINTER NOTE The MFC periodically will print any data remaining in the memory . If an error occurs, the machine usually will automatically recover the recoverable errors, such as a memory full condition. If the error - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 160
installer program. The driver supports our unique compression mode to enhance printing speed in Windows® applications, and allows you to set various printer settings including economy printing mode and custom paper size. Remote Printer Console Program for DOS (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) The utility - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 161
the next larger paper size. Then adjust the print area by changing the right and left margins in your application software. NOTICE When you use labels or transparencies for overhead projectors, be sure to use the manual feed slot. See the next section "Manual Feed Slot" for more information. 10 - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 162
4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 USING THE MFC AS A PRINTER FOR YOUR INFORMATION If you load envelopes into the feeder, make sure they are inserted in the direction shown below. 2 1 Two-sided Printing (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer driver for Windows® 95 or 3.1 enables manual duplex printing - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 163
way. (1) Adjust the paper guide of the manual feed slot to the paper width you are using. (2) 1 2 When you load more than one sheet of paper manually: Open the Setup dialog box of the Windows® printer driver and select Manual Feed in the Paper Source section. Follow the above instructions to load - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 164
with your MFC. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 2. If you do not select manual paper feed and insert a page in the manual feed slot, the MFC will load the first page from the manual feed slot and subsequent pages from the multipurpose sheet feeder. 3. If your application software does not support your - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 165
Printer MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 USING THE MFC AS A PRINTER Printing the Internal Font List (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) The MFC prints Press1. 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 2.PRINTER 1.PRINT OPTIONS 1.INTERNAL FONT 6. Press Start. The MFC will start printing. 7. The MFC has finished printing the - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 166
MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) The MFC prints a list of the current settings that configure or set up the printer. KEYS TO PRESS THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 1. Press Function. 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET 2. Wait for two seconds. 3. Press2. 4. Press1. 5. Press2. 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 2.PRINTER 1.PRINT - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 167
Default Settings (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) You can restore the MFC's printer to the factory default settings. The permanent fonts will be restored, but macros will be cleared. You can change the user settings with the Remote Printer Console program. (See the Setup Manual page 3-17~18.) KEYS - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 168
OP-US-5.0 USING THE MFC AS A PRINTER Printing PC Data in Hexadecimal (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) The MFC can print data as hexadecimal values, so that you can check data errors and problems. If you set HEX DUMP MODE, all the PC data will be printed in hexadecimal and you reset it by pressing - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 169
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS Reports 11. PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS You can print the following lists and reports under function item 3. PRINT REPORTS. Level one function 3. PRINT REPORTS Level two function 1. ACT.REPORT Content Page The Activity - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 170
two seceonds. (Only for MFC6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press1. (Only for MFC6550MC/7550MC) 4. Press3. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 3.PRINT REPORTS 5. Pressthenumberoftheleveltwofunction you - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 171
these scheduled reports, you can manually print the Activity Report and the MFC6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press1. (Only for MFC6550MC/7550MC) 4. Press7. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 172
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS 9. Wait for two seconds. 10. PressStopto exit. 3.INTERVAL ACTIVITY REPORT TIME : 09/12/1996 19:45 NAME : BROTHER FAX : 4155554444 TEL : 4155554445 DATE TIME FAX NO./NAME DURATION PAGE(S) 09/12 10:00 BROTHER BOSTON 09/12 10:10 NJ OFFICE - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 173
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS Printing the All Dial List You can print a list of all stored One-Touch numbers and Speed-Dial numbers. ONE-TOUCH DIAL NUMBER FAX/TEL NUMBER *01 61-2018285881 *02 234-5678 *03 334-5566 *04 *05 14155551212 *24 @:CHAIN ALL DIAL LIST TIME - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 174
seceonds. (Only for MFC6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press1. (Only for MFC6550MC/7550MC) 4. Press3. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 1.FAX 7550MC) 2.PRINTER (Only for MFC 1 . T E M P . S E T T I N G S 6550MC/ 7550MC) 3.PRINT REPORTS 5. Press7. 7.XMIT - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 175
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION REPORT TIME : 09/12/1996 15:25 NAME : BROTHER FAX : 4155554444 TEL : 4155554445 DATE,TIME FAX NO./NAME DURATION PAGE(S) RESULT MODE 09/12 15:24 NJ OFFICE 00:00:45 01 COVERPAGE OK STANDARD Reports 11-7 - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 176
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS Memory Status List The MEMORY STATUS LIST will show you summary information and the amount of occupied memory for items stored in the memory such as Delayed Transmissions and Polled Waiting. You will see the combined total of stored fax - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 177
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 HOW TO USE THE COPY FUNCTION 12. HOW TO USE THE COPY FUNCTION Use the Copy key to make a single copy or multiple copies. When making copies, check that the text or image on the original document is not too close to the edge. Your MFC 15:25 ONLINE FAX: NO. & START - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 178
so on. These will all be stacked on top of each other. The second method is the sorting or collating method (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC). This is when the fax machine scans the entire document and then makes 1 copy of page 1, 2, 3, 4 in order. Then makes a second copy of 1, 2, 3, 4 until a total of - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 179
(Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) KEYS TO PRESS 1. Insert the documents. 2. PressSort. 3. Entertwodigitsforthenumberofcopies you want, using the number keys (Max. 99 copies). Example: 05. 4. PressCopy. 5. The machine will begin copying. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE FAX: NO. & START - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 180
Message while Sorting Multiple Copies (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) When you are using the sorting extends outside the edge of the printing paper will be cut off. (For MFC 4550) KEYS TO PRESS 1. Insert DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE FAX: NO. & START SCAN READY COPY: PRESS COPY SCAN - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 181
. 7. The machine will begin copying. NO.OF COPIES:05 ONLINE COPY STACK ONLINE COPY STACK ONLINE P.01 Copy (For MFC 6550MC/7550MC) KEYS TO Copyor just wait for 5 seconds. 7. The machine will begin copying. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE FAX: NO. & START SCAN READY COPY: PRESS - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 182
Copyor just wait 5 seconds. 5. Press Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow) to select a quality of HIGH or LOW. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 6. Press Copyor just wait 5 seconds. 7 The machine will begin copying. 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE FAX: NO. & START SCAN READY COPY: PRESS COPY SCAN READY NO.OF COPIES - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 183
you have installed a new toner cartridge. Replacing the Toner Cartridge The machine can print approximately 2,200 pages with one toner cartridge. When the toner cartridge is running low, the display shows CHANGE TONER. The MFC is supplied with a starter toner cartridge that must be replaced after - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 184
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Follow these steps to replace the toner cartridge: 1) Wire extension Multipurpose sheet feeder 1) Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord. I : ON O : OFF 2) Top cover Handles Drum unit v Inside the machine - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 185
it into the machine. If a toner cartridge is left unpacked for a long period of time, the toner life is shortened. • You can use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge (TN-5000PF series) which is specially formulated to ensure top print quality. Using another brand of toner cartridge could void your - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 186
unit fit together correctly, make sure that the toner cartridge guide bar is exactly aligned with the guide slot in the drum unit. 8) Gently turn the lever on the toner cartridge backward until it stops. 9) 13-4 9) Reinstall the drum unit into the machine and close the top cover. Then, turn on - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 187
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Replacing the Drum Unit The machine uses a drum unit to create the print images on paper. If the display shows CHANGE DRUM, it indicates the drum unit is nearly at the end of its life. We recommend you prepare a new drum unit - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 188
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 4) 4) Remove the toner cartridge from the drum unit and keep it in a safe place. For more information, see "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" Toner cartridge on page 13-1~4. Drum unit NOTE: • - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 189
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 6) Do NOT remove starter sheet NO! 6) Gently rock the new drum unit side to side five or six times. WARNING • Do not remove the starter sheet. • Wait to unpack the drum unit immediately before installing it into the machine. - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 190
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 14. REGULAR MAINTENANCE Regular Maintenance You can keep your machine in optimum condition by cleaning it on a regular basis. It is a good idea to replace the toner cartridge and the drum Gently wipe the scanner window and the toner sensor with a - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 191
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE WARNING • Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the scanner window or the toner sensor. • Do not touch the scanner window with your finger. • Handlethedrumunitcarefullyasitcontainstoner.Iftonerscattersand your hands or cloths get dirty, - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 192
)beforereinstallingthedrum unit. CAUSION If you do not position the tab at the home position, printed pages may have vertical stripes. 4. Install the drum unit into the MFC. See the section "Replacing the Drum Unit" on page 13-5~7. 5. Closethetopcover. 6. Plug in the power cord and turn on the - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 193
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE NOTE: Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge. Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. Top cover Drum unit 4. Placethedrumunitandtonercartridgeassemblyintotheziplockbagandsealthe bag completely. Zip lock bag Drum unit Toner - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 194
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 7. Place any documents (manual and your documentation explaining the reason for shipping the machine) and the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the carton box as shown below. 8. Close the carton box and tape it shut. 14-5 - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 195
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE Paper Jams Your machine will sound an alarm if the document jams while going through the feeder or if the recording paper becomes stuck. The display will show DOCUMENT JAM or PRINTER cover Multipurpose sheet feeder Drum unit Maintenance 14-6 - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 196
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE WARNING • Do not force the jammed paper from the paper tray because you may damage the machine and cause toner to scatter on the next printed panels. • After you have used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are extremely HOT! When you - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 197
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 2. Clearing a Paper Jam near the Drum Unit. If a paper jam has occurred near the drum unit, open the top cover, and remove the drum unit. Then, pull the jammed paper upward and out of the MFC. Reinstall the drum unit and close the top cover. - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 198
OP-US-5.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 15. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Connecting the Serial Interface Board (RS100M)(Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) To connect your MFC to a DOS computer or to an Apple Macintosh computer, you must first install the optional serial interface board (RS100M). When you have installed - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 199
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 Option slot cover plate OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 3. Unscrew the board is securely seated on the main controller board. 6. Reinstallthemaincontrollerboard in the MFC by sliding it into the guide rails. 7. Secure the main controller board LINE EXT. with the three - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 200
Windows® or PCs that operate with DOS, move the slide switch to the right (RS-232C). RS-422A (Apple) RS-232C (IBM) Slide switch Setting the Serial Interface Parameters (Only for MFC 6550MC DOS application, within the Windows® Printer Icon (for Windows® application software only), or within your - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 201
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES If necessary, set the serial interface parameters as follows: 1. Makesuretheprinterisinoffline. 2. To set the serial interface parameters of the dual inline - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 202
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Connecting the Serial Interface Cable To connect your MFC to your computer, you must use a dealer's store. For more information about the interface specification, consult with your dealer. NOTE: The MFC can be connected to a parallel and a serial - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 203
the appropriate memory board for your needs. Additional memory is useful and may be necessary if you want to download many different fonts (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) or want to print a very complex document. Additional memory is available and will expand the memory - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 204
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Installing the Optional Memory Board 1. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect the interface cable. LINE EXT. - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 205
board is securely seated in the main controller board. Screw LINE EXT. Main controller board 4. Reinstallthemaincontrollerboard in the MFC by sliding it into guide rails. 5. Secure the main controller board with the three screws. 6. Reconnecttheinterfacecable. 7. Plug the power cord into the AC - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 206
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES 16. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES BROTHER CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS INSTALLED AN EASY TO USE FAX-BACKSM SYSTEM SO YOU CAN GET INSTANT ANSWERS TO COMMON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION FOR ALL BROTHER PRODUCTS. THIS SYSTEM IS AVAILABLE - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 207
and MFC. If the error occurs again, the interface hardware may be damaged, so consult with your dealer. C CHANGE DRUM You can clear a print quality problem by replacing the drum unit with a new one if the display shows CHANGE DRUM. The drum unit is at the end of its life. CHANGE TONER If - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 208
JAM DOWNLOAD FULL L LINE ERROR 16-3 A poor quality phone line caused a communications error. Try the call again. You requested the polling function even though the machine you called does not have the polling feature. When the temperature of the drum unit or toner cartridge becomes too hot, the MFC - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 209
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES M MACHINE ERROR XX PRESS STOP KEY Turn off the power. Then contact the Customer Service number listed on page 16-1. MEMORY FULL N NO RESPONSE/BUSY NOT REGISTERED P PRINT OVERRUN PRINTER JAM S SET CARTRIDGE • Press the FF/Cont switch to - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 210
surface. If the problem still occurs, remove the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. Hold the unit horizontally with both hands and tap it firmly against a flat surface 3 or 4 times. Reinstall the drum/toner unit and try printing again. If the print quality is acceptable, you may - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 211
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES The Print is too Light or too Dark The print density dial is located in the corner under the top cover. (Remove the drum unit.) You can use it to adjust print density by increasing or decreasing the Print Density function setting you chose - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 212
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Problem using the HP Pavilion PC and the "HP DEMO" screen saver If you select the "HP Demo" screen saver on your HP Pavilion PC after you have installed the Multi-Function Link Pro software, the System.ini file is overwritten and you can not use the Brother MFC to print - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 213
case, please install the MFC 6550MC/7550MC series printer driver again or copy BI-DI.386 from Disk 1 to the Windows/System directory. (NOTE: BI-DI.386 on Disk 1 is not compressed.) HP LaserJet series II, IID, IIP, IIP+, III, IIID or IIIP: If Microsoft Windows Printing System for above models are - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 214
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES HP LaserJet 4 Plus: Please uninstall the Main Status windows by double clicking the Un-install Status windows in HP LaserJet group. NEC SuperScript 610/660: Please remove the NEC SuperScript driver by having NECDELET.EXE run in the Disk 1 - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 215
use MFC 6550MC/7550MC series with no further problems. Graphics or text is missing when the document is printed This could be caused by your Display Driver software. Contact your reseller and inquire about the latest Display Driver software. Another solution is to change your Windows Setup Display - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 216
your fax machine. If you have encountered a problem, find the question relating to your problem and take the steps recommended to correct the problem. Setting Up the MFC Question Recommendation The MFC does not print. Check the following: • The MFC is turned on. • The toner cartridge and drum - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 217
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES DOS Setup Printing Problems (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) Question Recommendation I can not print from my application software. • Check that the DOS application software interface settings match those of your printer: for example, if - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 218
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Paper Handling Problems Question Recommendation The MFC does not load paper. The LCD shows CHECK PAPER or PRINTER JAM. • Check to see if the CHECK PAPER or PRINTER JAM message appears on the LCD. If so, the multipurpose sheet feeder - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 219
® 3.1 with the supplied printer driver, see the "Windows® Setup Printing Problems" section. • Try to reduce the complexity of your document or reduce the print resolution. The MFC prints the first couple of pages correctly, then some pages have text missing. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) This is - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 220
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Print Quality Problems NOTICE You will clear a print quality problem by replacing the drum unit with a new one if the display will show CHANGE DRUM. The old drum unit is at the end of its life. Question Recommendation Printouts are too - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 221
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Question Recommendation Tonerscattersandstains If toner scattered over the whole printing surface, adjust the the printed page. print density dial inside the printer counterclockwise. See "The Print is too Light or too Dark"on page 16 - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 222
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Question Recommendation Printed pages are blurred at the center or at Remove the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. Try rocking them from side to side. • You may clear the problem by wiping the scanner windows with a clean - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 223
scanner and PC fax in the MFC 4550. Emulation MFC 4550: Brother Printing System for Windows® MFC 6550MC/7550MC : Brother Printing System for Windows®, emulation mode of HP LaserJet IIP (PCL level 4). Printer Driver Windows® 3.1/3.11 and Windows® 95 driver, supporting - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 224
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 SPECIFICATIONS Compatibility Coding system Modem speed Document input width Scanning/Printing width Paper size Multipurpose sheet feeder Gray scale Polling types Contrast control Resolution One-touch dial Speed-dial Automatic redial Speaker type - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 225
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 SPECIFICATIONS PARALLEL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS Interface Connector Pin Assignment PrinterSide: Amphenol FCN-685J036-L/X or equivalent A shielded cable should be used. Pin No. Signal Direction Pin No. Signal Direction 1 DATA STROBE - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 226
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 SPECIFICATIONS SYMBOL SETS/CHARACTER SETS (Only for 6550MC/7550MC) *HP mode • ISO14 JIS ASCII • ISO57 Chinese • symbol/character set, print the CHARSETS.PRN file from "The Print form" option in the Direct Access Menu of the Remote Printer Console Program. 17-4 - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 227
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 SPECIFICATIONS The following table shows.characters available only in the corresponding character set. The numbers at the top of the table are code values with which - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 228
from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning. If you are not able to solve a problem with your machine, contact Brother service personnel at 1-800-284-4FAX (4329)(Voice)(U.S.A.Only). 1-908-271-1937 (Fax) (U.S.A Only) 18-1 - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 229
in the United States. One of the following labels on the back of the printer indicates compliance with the FDA regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States. MANUFACTURED : BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. 15-1 Naeshiro-cho Mizuho-ku Nagoya, 467 Japan This product complies - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 230
this Owner's Manual to serve as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of a theft or fire, or for future reference. MODEL NO. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC SERIAL NO NAME OF DEALER DATE OF PURCHASE Important Safety Instructions 1. Readalloftheseinstructions 2. Savethemforlaterreference - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 231
Service Personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. Ifliquidhasbeenspilledintotheproduct. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 232
of the local power supply for the printer to operate properly and safely. CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. ATTENTION (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) The product that you purchased contains - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 233
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 INDEX 19. INDEX A Accessory Orders ....... 16-1 ActivityReport .... 11-1, 11-3~4 ADF 5-2 AllDialList ......... 11-1,11-5 Answer Mode ........ 1-6,6-1 Automatic Transmission.. 5-5~6 B Backup Printing Fax Forwarding ....... 8-3,8-6,9-20,9-23~24 Fax Mode 6-1~2 Fax - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 234
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 INDEX G Group 3-9~11 H HELP 1-6,2-9 Hex Dump Mode ........10-14 Hook 1-2,4-1,4-2 Hold 1-2,4-1 I ICM (Incoming Message 9-10,9-13,9-17 Interrupting 5-14 J Jack 6-14,6-18 J a m 14-6~8 L Label 10-1 LineError 16-3 Loading Paper 2-2~4 of Setup Manual, 10-8~10 M - Brother International MFC-6550MC | Users Manual - English - Page 235
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 INDEX Playing .. 9-10,9-14,9-18,9-31 Polling 7-1~6 Power .. 2-6~7 of Setup Manual 6-14~17 Remote Printer Console Program 10-6 Toner Cartridge ........13-1~4 Toner Empty........ 13-1,16-2 Tone/Pulse 3-1 Toner Save 6-11 Transparency .......... 10-1 Troubleshooting
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These machines are made for use in the USA or CANADA only. We
can not recommend using them overseas because it may violate the
Telecommunications Regulations of that country and the power
requirements of your fax machine may not be compatible with the
power available in foreign countries.
Using USA or CANADA models
overseas is at your own risk and will void your warranty.
UF7244001
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Printed in Japan
*
Manufactured by Brother Industries Ltd. whose quality system
is registered by BSI and JQA.
BSI
Certificate of registration No. FM27391
JQA
Certificate of registration No. JQA-0340
Brother International Corporation
200 Cottontail Lane,
Somerset, NJ 08875-6714, U.S.A.
Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd.
1 rue Hôtel de Ville,
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, CANADA H9B
3H6
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC
OP-US-5.0
MFC 4550
MFC 6550MC
MFC 7550MC
OPERATIONS
MANUAL
for Fax, Printer, Copier
CONTENTS
Chapter
1:
THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS
Chapter
2:
HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING
(OSP) AND HELP KEY
Chapter
3:
TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS
Chapter
4:
USING THE UNIT AS A TELEPHONE
Chapter
5:
SENDING FAXES
Chapter
6:
RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS
Chapter
7:
POLLING
Chapter
8:
REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (Only for MFC 4550)
Chapter
9:
MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS
(Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC)
Chapter 10:
USING THE MFC AS A PRINTER
Chapter 11:
PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS
Chapter 12:
HOW TO USE THE COPY FUNCTION
Chapter 13:
REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT
Chapter 14:
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
Chapter 15:
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Chapter 16:
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
Chapter 17:
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 18:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Chapter 19:
INDEX