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- Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 1
OWNER'S MANUAL MFC 7050C ® - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 2
: Model Number MFC 7050C Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain this Owner's Manual with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of a theft, fire or warranty service. © 1996-1999 Brother Industries, Ltd - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 3
week. You can use the system to send faxes to any fax machine, not just the one from which you are calling. If you can't resolve a difficulty with your MFC using this manual, call our Fax-Back System, and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions about using the system and an index of - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 4
> Ink Cartridge Ink Jet Paper (100 Sheets) Transparencies (50 Sheets) Telephone Line Cord Telephone Handset Handset Curled Cord Document Wire Extension Document Tray & Paper Tray IEEE-1284 Bi-directional Cable Remote Retrieval Access Card Owner's Manual *Brother MFC-7050C Series Software on - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 5
FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE 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 SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA DO NOT - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 6
Brother fax machines, 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 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 7
About Fax Machines 1-2 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-2 ECM (Error Correction Mode 1-3 MFC 7050C Control Panel Keys 1-4 Caution 2-1 Packing List 2-2 Choosing a Location 2-3 Assembly 2-4 Selecting Paper Thickness 2-8 Installing Ink Cartridges (Initial Setup 2-9 Preserving Ink Cartridges 2-12 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 8
and Using Special Paper 3-2 Recommended Paper for the MFC 7050C 3-2 Paper Specifications for Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder 3-3 Print Area 3-4 4On Operations 6-6 Operation from Extension Telephone 6-6 For FAX/TEL Mode Only 6-6 Troubleshooting Remote Codes 6-6 Changing Remote Codes 6-7 Polling - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 9
Pattern 6-10 Caller ID 6-11 Before You Begin 7-1 ADF (Automatic Document Feeder 7-1 Resolution 7-2 Manual Transmission 7-2 Automatic Transmission 7-3 Manual and Automatic Fax Redial 7-3 Dual Access 7-3 Real Time Transmission 7-4 Checking Job Status 7-4 Canceling Jobs in Memory 7-5 Basic - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 10
Verification (Xmit) Report 10-2 Activity Report Interval 10-2 Using MFC as a Copier 11-1 Making a Single Copy 11-2 Making Multiple Mode 12-5 Message Indicators 12-5 Playing Voice Messages 12-5 Printing a Fax Message 12-6 Backup Printing Option 12-6 Erasing Messages 12-6 To erase - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 11
Documentation 14-5 View Product Support Information 14-5 Brother Web Link 14-5 Exit 14-6 Installing the Brother Software 14-6 Receiving Messages into the PC 14-9 MF Link Mode 14-9 Brother Status Monitor 14-10 15Using MFC as a Printer Features 15-1 Printer Driver 15-2 Choosing the - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 12
Using the Brother Printer Driver 16-1 Ink Cartridge Maintenance 16-13 Watermarks Tab 16-14 Setting Up Watermarks 16-14 Font 16-15 Position 16-15 Adjustment 16-16 Creating Custom Watermarks 16-16 17Using the Multi-Function Link® Pro Software Introduction 17-1 Multi-Function Link® Pro Fax - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 13
Recipient Uses Fax Machine and Scanner 18-11 FaxSpeed Read Module for Recipients 18-11 19Using Internet Faxing with NetCentric™ FaxStorm NetCentric™ Internet Fax 19-1 Before You Begin 19-2 Compatible Operating Systems 19-2 Set Up Your Fax Service Account 19-2 Receiving Faxes 19-2 Creating - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 14
Driver 19-4 Status Manager 19-5 Viewfax (A Fax File Viewing Application 19-5 Accessing NetCentric™ FaxStorm 19-5 Sending Faxes 19-6 General Tab 19-6 Addressing a Fax Faxes in Your Account Page Inbox ........ 19-19 Checking Sent Faxes in Your Account Page Outbox 19-20 Customer Support 19 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 15
Window: .. 20-6 Brother Control Panel 21-1 General Fax Forward / Paging 21-11 Remote Retrieval Access Code 21-11 Ink Cartridge Maintenance 21-12 Aligning the Ink Cartridges 21-12 Cleaning the Ink Heads 21-13 Installing or Replacing Ink Cartridges 21-13 Left Cartridge 21-14 Right Cartridge - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 16
Fax Specifications 23-1 Printer Specifications 23-3 Printing 23-3 Controller 23-3 Print Media 23-4 24Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting 24-1 Fax-Back System 24-1 Brother on the World Wide Web 24-1 Brother Bulletin Board 24-1 Error Messages 24-2 Document Jam 24-4 Printer Jam - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 17
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 MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 18
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 MFC. In order to receive a response, be sure to set up your Station ID. USA: 1-908-685-9283 (fax) About Fax Machines If you're a first-time fax machine user, fax - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 19
When your MFC answers in FAX/TEL mode, the MFC listens for CNG tones and then responds with receiving tones. The fax "handshake" is the time in which the sending machine's CNG tones and the receiving machines "chirps" overlap. This must be for at least 2 to 4 seconds, so the fax machines can - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 20
Printer On/Off Line Reset Priority Ink Management Copy Enlarge Reduce Sort Photo Copy Stop Start 18 19 17 16 15 14 6 56 7 8 11 13 9 12 10 1 Hook 9 Stop 18 Priority 25 Mode Lets you dial telephone and Stops a fax, cancels an Press this key to receive all Use to select how the MFC - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 21
storms. 3 Never install a telephone jack in a wet location unless the jack is specifically designed for a wet location. 4 Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible. MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 2-1 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 22
Cord Handset Curled Cord Telephone Handset Ink Cartridges (Color & Black) Bi-directional IEEE-1284 Parallel Cable Document Wire Extension Document Tray with Extension Paper Tray with Extension Owner's Manual (Both trays are the same) Remote Retrieval Access Card Brother MFL Pro CD-ROM StartCard - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 23
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 sources, such as speakers or the base units of - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 24
end of the curled handset cord to the MFC and the shorter end to the handset. 2 Connect the power cord. There is no ON/OFF switch. When you plug in the power cord, the power goes on and the screen alternately displays. SET CARTRIDGES PLS OPEN COVER 3 Connect the telephone line cord - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 25
WARNING To protect yourself from electrical shock, plug the MFC into a 3-prong plug and keep the power to your MFC on when you connect it to a telephone line. Similarly, when moving your MFC, disconnect the telephone line first, and then the power cord. Caution s Lightning and power surges can - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 26
5 Attach the paper tray and pull out the extension. Caution Please attach the paper tray to prevent paper jams and maintain print quality. 6 Attach the document tray and pull out the extension. 2-6 MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 27
. Paper Support B Fan the paper well. Insert the paper against the right edge with the print side facing you. Keep the paper level below the paper guide line and behind the rib. Be careful not to force the bottom edge of the paper down into the paper cassette. Paper Guide Line MFC SETUP AND - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 28
position. See Paper Specifications for Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder p. 3-3 Use the Envelopes position for: s Envelopes s Glossy Paper s Transparencies s Greeting Cards s Labels s Index Cards s Postcards Use the Paper position for: s Plain Paper s Ink Jet Paper 2-8 MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 29
page 24-16. 1 Check that the power is on. The screen alternately displays: SET CARTRIDGES PLS OPEN COVER 2 Open the cover. Assembly and Connections After a few seconds, the ink cartridge carrier will move to its loading position. 3 Unpack the Color ink cartridge. MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 2-9 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 30
Black (or Photo) ink cartridge in the right-slot. If the ink cartridges move loosely in the carrier, they are not locked into place, so repeat Steps 5 and 6. 7 Close the cover. DID YOU CHANGE? RIGHT:1.YES 2.NO 8 Press 1 if you changed the right-side cartridge. 2 -10 MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 31
you to verify that you installed each ink cartridge. Be sure to use the starter ink cartridges that were designed for initial setup. The MFC uses your responses to set the ink dot counter for each ink cartridge, so the MFC can warn you when a specific ink cartridge is low or empty. DID YOU INSTALL - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 32
ink cartridges in the MFC until you are ready to replace them. Printing with an empty cartridge carrier slot may cause problems. s Do not refill ink cartridges. Refilling empty ink cartridges voids your warranty. Incompatible inks can cause damage to the MFC. Use only genuine Brother ink cartridges - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 33
AND PRESS START KEY 3 Press Start . The MFC prints the Alignment Test Sheet. PRINTING Study the alignment page and decide which sample numbers show the most evenly printed ink lines for A, B, C and D. (If you are using the Photo ink cartridge, only ink lines A and B will be printed.) 4 Using the - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 34
printouts, purchase the Brother Photo ink cartridge. (See "Ordering Accessories and Supplies," page ii, item # LC11PH.) We recommend using Kodak Inkjet Photographic Quality Paper Photo Weight with the Photo ink cartridge. The correct cartridge carrier position for the Photo ink cartridge is the same - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 35
not have to complete the remaining steps. If the print quality of both lines is not satisfactory after running the head cleaning three times, the ink on the cartridge nozzles may be dry. Removing and reinstalling the ink cartridges may solve the problem. MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 2 -15 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 36
manually. Cleaning Nozzles Manually: 14 Repeat Steps 6-9. 15 Dampen a clean cloth with water and gently wipe the entire copper-colored area, including the nozzles and contacts. When cleaning the color print cartridge, wipe the nozzles in one direction so the colors do not mix. To dissolve dried ink - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 37
snap). 8 Close the cover. 9 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. If the print quality has not improved after this cleaning procedure, replace the ink cartridge with a new one. If print quality still does not improve, call Customer Service for assistance. MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 2 -17 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 38
four rings there are only 8-10 seconds of CNG tones left for the fax "handshake." Make sure you carefully follow instructions in this manual for recording your outgoing message. Do not connect a TAD elsewhere on the same phone line-your MFC and TAD will both try to control the line. You may connect - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 39
TAD to four rings or less. (The MFC's Ring Delay setting does not apply). Fax Receive Code for people sending manual faxes. For example: "After the beep, leave a message or send a fax MFC cannot hear fax tones over a resonant or loud voice. You may try omitting this pause, but if your MFC has trouble - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 40
on any of the other numbers; when the other lines are busy and a second fax call is received, the fax call is transferred to a line that does not have a fax machine. Your MFC will work best on a dedicated line. Two-Line Phone System A two-line phone system has two separate phone lines on the same - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 41
L2 jack of the two-line TAD. Plug the other end into the EXT. jack on the left side of the MFC. Triplex Adapter Two Line Phone External Two Line TAD Fax Machine You can keep two-line telephones on other wall outlets as always. There are two ways to add a two-line - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 42
set to MANUAL. All incoming calls should initially be regarded as telephone calls. 3 The unit may be used with either pulse or tone dialing telephone service. Custom Features on a Single Line To learn how custom features may affect your faxing operations, please see "Troubleshooting and Maintenance - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 43
the kind of paper you use in the MFC. You can use plain paper, ink jet paper, transparencies, glossy paper and envelopes. Brother paper, see page ii.) When you print on ink jet paper, transparencies and glossy paper, be sure to select the correct media in the "Quality/Color" tab in the printer driver - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 44
optimum print quality, Brother manufactures ink jet paper and transparencies specifically for the MFC 7050C. Handling and Using printers/copiers may stain your next document. Use only recommended transparencies. Recommended Paper for the MFC 7050C Plain Paper: Xerox 4200 Ink Jet Paper: Brother - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 45
Specifications for Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder Paper Type Paper Size Cassette Capacity Plain Paper Letter, Executive 100 Sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) Legal Up to 0.4 inches (10 mm) Ink s Curled or damaged paper may cause paper jams and misfeeds. If the paper is curled, straighten it as much - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 46
or irregularly shaped paper and envelopes s Extremely shiny or highly textured paper and envelopes s Paper and envelopes with printing from a laser printer s A stack of different-sized envelopes or paper s Envelopes with nicked edges or bent corners s Envelopes with clasps s Envelopes of baggy - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 47
-screen prompts to help you program your MFC. All you need to do is follow the prompts as they guide you through the function menu selections and screen displays 1.FAX 2.VIDEO Then press 1 for Fax Functions-OR-press 2 for Video Functions. When you enter the Function Mode, your MFC displays a list - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 48
message giving brief instructions about how to proceed FAX: NO. & START COPY: PRESS COPY Function Selection Table You can probably perform most of these programming settings without the Owner's Manuals. To help you understand the function selections, options and settings that are found in the MFC - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 49
for "double ring" 20 6-3 in FAX/TEL mode. Enter code to activate or deactivate MFC from a remote location. ON ( 51, #51) 6-6~6-7 Reduces size of image. AUTO 6-4 Selects size of paper for fax receiving. LETTER 6-5 Sets up your MFC to poll another fax machine. OFF 6-7~6-8 Turn on if PC - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 50
OVERSEAS MODE Adjusts for sometimes difficult overseas transmissions. 5. DELAYED FAX Send documents later. 6. POLLED TX Sets up your MFC with a document to be retrieved by another fax machine. 7. REAL TIME TX When memory is full, you can send faxes in real time. OFF - AUTO OFF - OFF OFF Page - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 51
messages. - 12-4 30 (seconds) 12-7 5. ICM REC. MONITR Adjust speaker volume for ON 12-8 voice messages as they come in. 6. FAX FWD/PAGING Set fax to forward fax/message OFF -OR-to call your pager, 12-8~12-9 7. REMOTE ACCESS Set code for retrieving messages. 159 12-10 Programming ON - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 52
1. Fax Functions (continued) 0. TEL SERVICE Function 1. DISTINCTIVE Description Use with phone company distinctive ring service to register the ring pattern with the MFC. Factory Set OFF Page 6-9~6-10 2. Video Functions Function 1. PAPER TYPE 2. QUALITY 3. VIDEO TYPE 4. PRINT SIZE 5. COLOR - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 53
5Initial Setup 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 . DIALING:TONE? DIALING:PULSE? 2 Use or to select - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 54
Setting Date and Time Your MFC displays the date and time, and prints it on every fax you send. In the event of a power failure, you your telephone number (up to 20 digits) and press Set . If your telephone number and fax number are the same, enter the same number again. NAME: 4 Use the dial pad to - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 55
Entering Text When you are setting 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 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 56
the sending machines or such business, other entity, or individual. In order to program this information into your MFC, you should complete the steps described on page 5-2 and 5-3. s The telephone number you enter is used only for the Cover Page feature. s If you do not enter a fax - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 57
, HIGH or OFF. The default setting is LOW. When the beeper is set to LOW or HIGH, the MFC beeps every time you press a key or make an error, and at the end of fax sending or receiving. 1 Press Function , 1 , 1 , 4 . 2 Press or to select your setting. 3 When the screen displays the setting - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 58
hearing-impaired. 4 Press Set . 5 Press Stop to exit. Setting the Speaker Volume You can adjust the volume of the one-way speaker when your MFC is on Hook . You can turn the speaker off or you can select a speaker volume level. The default setting is the lowest volume. s Press L or H to adjust - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 59
or H to adjust the volume level. With each key press, the MFC rings so you can hear the current setting and the display shows the have to reset the date and time. See Delayed Fax p. 7-10 Delayed Timer You can set up the time of day to send one delayed fax from memory. 1 Press Function , 1 , 1 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 60
5-8 INITIAL SETUP - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 61
Basic Receiving Operations Setting the Answer Mode There are different answer modes for your MFC. You may choose the mode that best suits your needs by pressing the Mode button repeatedly until you have changed the FAX and FAX/TEL lights to the setting you want to use. For more detailed information - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 62
When to use it Page 1. MANUAL (manual receive) FAX FAX/TEL You control the phone line machine on the same line, even if it is on a separate wall jack on the same line. You cannot use the telephone company's Voice Mail in this mode. 1-2 6-3, 6-6 4. MSG CTR (Message Center) FAX FAX/TEL MFC - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 63
will 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 Time - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 64
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 , 4 . 4.REDUCTION 2 Use or to select the reduction ratio you want-AUTO - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 65
, legal or A4. 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 the incoming fax on the page. You can also select the level of page reduction to fit on the - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 66
. If no one is on the line, or if someone wants to send you a fax, send the call back to the MFC by pressing 5 1 . Troubleshooting Remote Codes Remote Codes might not work with some telephone systems. The preset Fax Receive Code is 5 1 . The preset Telephone Answer Code is 5 1 . If you are always - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 67
parties involved in polling need to set up their fax machines to accommodate polling. When someone polls your MFC to receive a fax, they pay for the call; if you poll someone's fax machine to receive a fax, you pay for the call. Some fax machines do not respond to the polling function. Setting Up - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 68
. PRESS START KEY 3 Specify the destination fax machines you wish to poll, using One Touch, Speed Dial, a Group or the dial pad. You must press Help/Broadcast between each location. 4 Press Start . ACCEPTED Your MFC will poll each number or group member in turn for a document. DIALING See Checking - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 69
only one Distinctive Ring pattern with the 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 will answer all numbers on the - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 70
the Telephone company, you must disconnect it now (temporarily). 2 Set the MFC to MANUAL mode. 3 Press Function , 1 , 0 , 1 . The screen ) 6 Press Stop to exit. Once you've registered the Distinctive Ring pattern in your MFC, you can turn this feature on or off. To change the setting, follow Steps - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 71
Receiving Faxes Caller ID The Caller ID feature of this MFC lets you use the Caller ID subscriber service offered by many local phone companies. This service provides you, by means of the screen display, the name or telephone number of your caller as the line rings. After a few rings, the screen - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 72
6 - 12 SETUP RECEIVE - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 73
to fit the width of your document. Paper Guides Sending Faxes ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) The automatic document feeder (ADF) can hold up to 20 pages, feeding each one individually through the MFC. Use standard (20 lb/75g/m2) paper when using the ADF. s DO NOT use curled, wrinkled, folded - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 74
of gray; slowest transmission time. (Both Fine and S. Fine lights are on.) The receiving fax machine must have the same resolution, or the transmission will fall back to the next resolution on the receiving machine. Manual Transmission Manual transmission lets you hear the dial tone, ringing and - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 75
: Do NOT pick up the handset, or press Hook . 1 Insert the document face down in the feeder. 2 Enter the fax number using One Touch, Speed Dial, Tel-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, after you disconnect the - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 76
. However, you can turn on REALTIME TX. Then place the documents in the feeder and enter the fax number. As soon as the phone line is free, the MFC starts dialing and sending the fax. 1 Place the document in the feeder. 2 Press Function , 1 , 3 , 7 . 3 To change the default setting, press or to - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 77
You can cancel tasks you've scheduled, such as Polling Transmit, as well as all faxes waiting in Memory to be sent. 1 Press Function , 1 , 4 . Any 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 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 78
to send a cover page with a particular document. 1 Insert the document in the feeder. 2 Press Function , 1 , 3 , 1 . 3 When the screen displays NEXT FAX ONLY?, press Set . 4 Press or to select ON and press Set . 5 Press or to select one of the following comments 1.COMMENT OFF 2.PLEASE CALL 3.URGENT - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 79
ID is set up (page 5-2). 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 included when you use this setting. 1 Press Function , 1 , 3 , 1 . 2 Press or to select COVERPAGE: ON? and press - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 80
, 1 , 3 , 1 . 2 Press or to select PRINT SAMPLE? and press Set . 3 Press Start . Your MFC prints a copy of your cover page. -- -- -- COVER PAGE -- -- -- TO: FROM: FAX: TEL: COMMENT: PAGE[S] TO FOLLOW Cover Page Message You can set up two custom comments. See Entering Text p. 5-3~5-4 Composing - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 81
SETUP SEND menu-OR-Press 2 if you are finished choosing settings, and go to Step 5. 5 Enter a fax number and press Start to send a fax. Sending Faxes Advanced Sending Operations Overseas Mode After you send a fax using this feature, the feature turns itself off. 1 Insert document. 2 Press Function - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 82
. The display returns to the SETUP SEND menu-OR-Press 2 if you are finished choosing settings and go to Step 5. ENTER FAX NO. PRESS START KEY 5 Enter the fax number. 6 Press Start . The MFC will wait to send the fax at the time you set up in Delayed Timer ( Function , 1 , 1 , 5 ). 7-10 SETUP SEND - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 83
50 manually dialed numbers. If you did not use up any locations for Groups, access codes or credit card numbers, you can "broadcast" faxes you can call becomes limited. s If the line is busy while broadcasting, the MFC will redial the number automatically. 1 Insert the document into the feeder. 2 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 84
Setting Up for Polling Transmit Polling Transmit is when you set up your MFC to wait with a document in memory so another fax machine can retrieve it. 1 Place document to be retrieved in the feeder. 2 Press Function , 1 , 3 , 6 . POLLED TX:OFF? SELECT & SET 3 Press or to select POLLED TX:ON? - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 85
MFC to do three types of easy dialing: One Touch, Speed Dial, and Groups for Broadcasting of faxes. See One Touch Dialing p. 9-2 Storing One Touch Dial Numbers You can store 24 fax press a key. (One-Touch key 01 is pre-programmed for Brother Fax-Back System, USA only. You can override it if you - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 86
go to Step 5 to store the number without a name. 5 Use or to select the type of number and press Set . FAX a fax only number TEL a telephone (voice) number FAX/TEL both a fax and telephone (voice) number 6 Return to Step 2 to store another One Touch number-OR- Press Stop to exit. When you - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 87
go to Step 5 to store the number without a name. 5 Use or to select the type of number and press Set . FAX a fax only number TEL a telephone (voice) number FAX/TEL both a fax and telephone (voice) number 6 Return to Step 2 to store another Speed Dial number-OR- Press Stop to exit. Storing - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 88
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, or press 2 to exit - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 89
and Broadcasting p. 7-11 Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting Groups allow you to send the same fax message to many fax numbers by pressing only one One Touch key (Broadcasting). First, you'll need to store each fax number as a One Touch or Speed Dial number. Then, you can combine them into a Group - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 90
8-6 SETUP AUTO DIAL NUMBERS - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 91
Dialing Options You can use your MFC to make voice and fax calls, by dialing manually, or by using Tel-index, One Touch or Speed Dial memory. Manual Dialing Manual dialing is simply pressing all of the digits of the phone number. 1 Pick up the handset-OR-Press Hook . 2 When you hear a dial tone - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 92
the One Touch key. If you picked up the handset, press Start when the receiving fax machine answers with fax tones. See Storing Speed Dial Numbers p. 8-3 Speed Dialing 1 Pick up the handset-OR-Press Hook . 2 When you hear a dial tone, press Speed Dial , then press the two- digit Speed Dial - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 93
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 "555-7001 replace the handset without disconnecting the call. 3 Pick up the MFC handset to release the call from Hold. Picking up an extension - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 94
after this send tone signals. 3 When you hang up, the MFC returns to pulse dialing service. See Storing One Touch Dial Numbers p. 8-1 and Storing Speed you want to call, press Hook , (or for a voice call, pick up the handset). 4 Press Start to begin dialing. 5 If you pressed Hook to dial the call, - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 95
and outgoing faxes. TX means Transmit; RX means Receive. 3.ALL DIAL Lists names and numbers stored in One Touch and Speed Dial memory, in numerical order. 4.TEL.INDEX ALL DIAL list (above), alphabetically. 5.USER SETTINGS Lists settings for INITIAL SETUP, SETUP RECEIVE, SETUP SEND, TEL SERVICE - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 96
feature is ON, the report is printed with every fax you send. 1 Press Function , 1 , 6 , 1 . 2 Press or to select ON or OFF and press Set . 3 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 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 97
bottom of the paper. 0.07 inch (1.8 mm) 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) Unprintable area 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) You must install the Black ink cartridge to use your MFC as a copy machine. MAKING COPIES 11-1 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 98
again. Do NOT pull on the paper while copying is in progress. Making Multiple Copies There are two ways to make multiple copies on your MFC. You can choose whether the copies will be STACKED (all copies of page 1, then all copies of page 2, etc.), or SORTED (collated). The default resolution - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 99
Copying Reducing and Enlarging Copies 1 Insert document to be copied face-down in the feeder. 2 Press Enlarge or Reduce . 3 Press or to select a preset ratio of 200%, 150%, 125%, 120%, 100%, 93%, 87%, 75% or 50%. 4 Press Copy when the screen displays your selection. 5 Use the dial pad to enter the - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 100
11-4 MAKING COPIES - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 101
Center 12Message Center Introduction Your MFC 7050C Message Center has been designed to be userfriendly. You will find a function chart on page 4-5 that shows you the easy button presses you can use to access all programmed features. Message Center Voice Fax Record Erase Play Message Center - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 102
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 EXT jack for this setting. Incoming faxes are not stored in memory, but will be printed on paper. Voice messages are stored in - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 103
Step 2: Record Message Center Outgoing Message (MSG CTR OGM). (See pages 12-4.) Step 3: Activate Message Center Mode, by pressing Mode until both FAX and FAX/TEL lights are on. (See page 12-5.) Step 1: Setting Message Storage Read the Flexible Memory settings descriptions on page 12-2 before you - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 104
unable to take your call at this time. Please leave a message after the signal. If you wish to send a fax, please press 5 1, wait for fax tones, then press Start on your fax machine. 3 Replace the handset. The Message Center plays your OGM. 4 Press Stop to exit. Listening to Outgoing Message (OGM - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 105
messages have been stored in the Message Center. There are two ways to determine if messages are stored. If the VOICE and/or Fax Indicator lights are flashing, there is a new message stored. Once a new voice message is played, the VOICE indicator light stops flashing and stays on. And - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 106
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 the MFC beeps and begins message playback. Each message is preceded by one long beep, and followed by two short beeps. 2 To erase a specific - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 107
and fax-(MSG) and press Set . 3 Press 1 to erase -OR-Press 2 to cancel. Setting Maximum Time for Incoming Messages Your MFC comes set When Toll Saver is ON, it overrides your Ring Delay setting. Toll Saver must be OFF for the MFC to use the Ring Delay setting. 1 Press Function , 1 , 2 , 1 . 2 Press - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 108
as they come in. 1 Press Function , 1 , 7 , 5 . 2 Use or to select OFF (or ON) and press Set . 3 Press Stop to exit. Fax Forwarding/Paging When Paging is set to ON, your MFC dials the pager number you've programmed, and dials your Personal Identification Number (PIN) when connected, to activate your - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 109
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 and press Set . For example, Redial/Pause 1 8 0 0 5 2 1 2 8 4 6 . 5 Press Stop to exit. You cannot change a Paging number or PIN - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 110
Remote Retrieval Access Code 1 Dial your MFC phone number from a fax machine using touch tone. 2 When your MFC answers and beeps, immediately enter your Remote Retrieval Access Code. 3 The MFC signals the kinds of messages received: 1 long beep-Fax message(s) 2 long beeps-Voice message(s) 3 long - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 111
Playing 93 Erase All ICMs 94 Play and Record OGMs in Memory 1 Play 2 Record 95 Changing Fax Forwarding/ Paging Setting 1 OFF 2 Fax Forwarding 3 Paging 4 FAX FWD NO. Operation Details After one long beep, the MFC plays the ICMs (Incoming Messages). Press 1 while listening to an ICM to play it again - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 112
will be received. (See page 12-13.) 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 long beep. If no, you will hear three short beeps. If you - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 113
, 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 Retrieval - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 114
the dial pad to enter the number (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 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 115
standard. Walk-Up Video Printing Getting Started With no documents 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 VCRs do not correctly conform with NTSC standards. Then you would - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 116
1 With no documents in the feeder, plug the cable from your video camera's Video Out jack into the MFC's RCA pin jack. 2 Play the video. When the MFC begins receiving the video signals, the MFC screen displays VIDEO:PRESS COPY 3 Press Copy when you see the picture you want to capture and print - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 117
Changing Default Settings Press Function and 2 to change default settings for video printing. Default Settings 1. Paper Type PLAIN PAPER 2. Quality NORMAL 3. Video Type MOVING 4. Print Size 4" x 3" 5. Color Adjust : R:- + : G:- + : B:- + 6. Brightness : - + By pressing Function - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 118
Press Function and 2 . 1.PAPER TYPE 2.QUALITY 3.VIDEO 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:4"X3" SIZE:5.75"X4.25" COLOR:RED R: - COLOR:GREEN G: - COLOR:BLUE B: - - + + + - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 119
Function , 2 , 1 . 2 Press or to select a paper type PAPER:PLAIN PAPER:INK JET PAPER:GLOSSY PAPER:TRNSPRNCY and press Set . 3 Press Stop to exit. Setting Video Video Type Before you turn on the video signal, you must set the MFC to receive either a moving or a still image. You can watch the video - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 120
Setting Print Size 1 Press Function , 2 , 4 . 2 Press or to select the print size SIZE:4"X3" SIZE:5.75"X4.25" and press Set . 3 Press Stop to exit. Printed Position x 4" x 3" 5.75" x 4.25" 3" 4" 5.75" 4.25" Video Printing Color Adjustment 1 Press Function , 2 , 5 . 2 Press or press Set . - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 121
Video Printing Brightness You can increase or decrease the brightness setting before making a copy. 1 Press Function , 2 , 6 . 2 Press to make a darker copy and press Set . -OR- Press to make a lighter copy and press Set . 3 Press Stop to exit. Walk-Up Video Printing WALK-UP VIDEO PRINTING 13 -7 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 122
Video Capture to PC Please see "Video Capture to PC," page 17-10 or the Multi-Function Link® Pro On-Line Documentation (on CD-ROM) for complete instructions on using your MFC and computer for video frame capture. 13 -8 WALK-UP VIDEO PRINTING - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 123
Multi-Function 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 enabling PC faxing from Windows® applications in - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 124
the version of Windows® that you are using and your MFC model number. To order, call Brother at 1-888-879-3232 (USA), 1-800-668-2768 (from within Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (from within Montreal). Windows NT® Workstation 4.0 software and drivers will be available in the late Spring of 1999. Computer - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 125
the MFC to your computer, you must use the included Brother bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. 1 Unplug the MFC power cord printer port, see the User's Guide for your computer. 5 Before you plug in your computer and turn it on, plug in the electrical cord of your MFC. SETTING UP MFC - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 126
using your normal User name. Overview of Basic Steps 1 Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2 Enter the command for your version of Windows®, if needed. 3 Select the software option that suits your needs. 4 Follow the installation instructions. 14 - 4 SETTING UP MFC WITH YOUR COMPUTER - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 127
the Brother MFC drivers. Install: s Brother MFC-7050 Series Drivers Other Options View On-Line Documentation All instructions are in the On-Line Documentation and Help files on the CD-ROM. Some basic operations and quick-start procedures are included in this manual. View Product Support Information - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 128
Pro does not support this version of Windows NT®. YOU MUST UPGRADE TO WINDOWS NT 4.0 AND REINSTALL MFL Pro!! If you are using Windows NT® Workstation 4.0 and you are not logged-in as the Administrator, an error message will appear explaining the problem. 14 - 6 SETTING UP MFC WITH YOUR COMPUTER - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 129
screen. If you are using Windows® 95 or 98, after you install the Multi-Function Link® Pro Software you may see "New Hardware 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 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 130
4 After you finish installing the software, you can click on "On-Line Documentation" to access on-line documentation for Multi-Function Link® the root directory of the CD-ROM (or disk) for last minute important installation and troubleshooting information. 14 - 8 SETTING UP MFC WITH YOUR COMPUTER - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 131
Link® Pro Software (CD-ROM) p. 14-4 To receive faxes into your PC through the MFC: 1 Make sure the MFC is connected Brother CD-ROM/ and Using the Multi-Function Link® Pro Software Chapter 17 p. 17-2 MF Link Mode You can switch Multi-Function Link® Pro Mode on and off as needed. If you want your fax - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 132
the Brother software from the CD-ROM, the Brother MFC-7050 Series Status window will remain on your computer screen. If you prefer, you can minimize it so it runs in the background. All the messages that appear on the MFC 7050C's LCD will be displayed at the same time in this Brother MFC-7050 Series - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 133
MFC as a Printer Features See Paper Chapter 3 The Multi-Function Center offers you many features you'll find in a high quality ink jet printer dpi resolution on ink jet paper or glossy paper resolution on ink jet paper printer status between the MFC and your computer. Straight Paper Path-The MFC - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 134
paper source, paper size, and orientation in your application software. If your application software does not support your custom paper size, select the next larger size. Then adjust the print area by changing the right and left margins in your application software. 15 - 2 USING MFC AS A PRINTER - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 135
p. 2-7 Loading Paper Use the Paper setting for plain paper and ink jet paper. The paper cassette holds up to 100 sheets of printer settings in your computer software to ensure best print results. 4 From your PC application, tell the MFC to begin printing. USING MFC AS A PRINTER 15 - 3 MFC Printer - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 136
or receiving a fax, or while scanning information into 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. 15 - 4 USING MFC AS A PRINTER - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 137
CLEANING 2.ALIGNMENT 3.REPLACE INK If you are having trouble with one of the ink cartridges, you may need to clean the ink cartridge. If you see the error message NEAR EMPTY or INK EMPTY, you will need to replace the appropriate ink cartridge. USING MFC AS A PRINTER 15 - 5 MFC Printer Settings - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 138
15 - 6 USING MFC AS A PRINTER - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 139
you are printing from the Windows® environment, it is best to choose the GDI Brother MFC-7050 Series Printer driver. Using the Brother Printer Driver The Brother printer driver (Brother MFC-7050 Series Printer) enables you to change settings and override defaults as you change your paper, document - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 140
, Output Media and Paper Source. To access the Brother printer driver, select Print from the File menu. In the Print dialog box, select Brother MFC-7050 Series from the Name drop down list. Click the Properties button. The Brother MFC-7050 Series on LPT1: Properties dialog box will appear: Select - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 141
within the print menus of your software application. Do not use the two selections simultaneously. Reverse Order The MFC normally prints Page 1 and ejects it and sends the data starting from the last page to the printer. Since the MFC prints from the last page forward, the printouts are stacked - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 142
Paper Size You can select the size of paper and envelopes and also define other sizes of paper. Letter (USA) 8.5 x 11 inches (215 x 279.4 mm) Legal (USA) 8.5 x 14 inches (215 x 355.6 mm) Executive (USA) 7.25 x 10.5 inches (184.2 x 266.7 mm) A4 (International) 8.27 x 11.7 inches (210 x 297 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 143
Paper Size The default setting is 8.5 x 11.00 inches. The MFC 7050C can handle any paper size within the following range: Minimum 3 x OK. Your Windows application software may override this setting. Make sure you have set the proper paper size in your application software. In addition, check the - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 144
MFC 7050C p. 3-2 Output Media Select the media (type of paper): Plain Paper, Coated Paper, Glossy Paper, Transparency, Iron on Transfer or Greeting Card Stock. The MFC Paper Type Plain Paper Ink Jet Paper Glossy Paper sheet at a time, click Manual Feeder. Restore Defaults To quickly return - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 145
enables you to select the print quality and colors or black, white or grayscale. For photos, graphics and text, you can fine tune colors using manual settings. Click the Color/Quality tab to display this screen: Select the Apply button to apply your settings,-OR-Click Restore Defaults to return to - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 146
and swathing technique used by the Brother MFC-7050C Series driver. An internal parameter called "RIP Memory" will be implicitly set based on Print Quality. RIP Memory is the amount of RAM the Brother MFC-7050C Series driver uses for rasterization. For Draft mode, RIP memory will be set to some - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 147
Windows® Printing Manual Settings When you click Manual Settings and Options... in the Color/ Quality tab, the Photo tab will appear: Select the Apply button to apply your settings,-OR-Click Restore Defaults to return to the default settings. WINDOWS® PRINTING 16-9 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 148
produce special effects, such as bright, solid colors, or to compensate for different color display characteristics between the monitor and the printer. The following options are available: s Photographs Photograph is a perceptual match that preserves the balance and relative color values from the - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 149
Windows® Printing Halftone Type s Pattern Pattern halftone type will result in a cluster dot type halftone. s Diffuse Diffuse will result in an error diffusion halftone. The same options will be available for 4-color and 6-color mode. The Graphics and Text screens are exactly like the Photos screen - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 150
Options Tab Click the Options tab to display this screen: Select the Apply button to apply your settings,-OR-Click Restore Defaults to return to the default settings. Layout s Pages Per Sheet From the list box, select the number of pages to print on each sheet (1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 16 or 25). The - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 151
and send them to the driver as a raster. Although the distinction from Rasterize in Driver is arcane, it serves a Ink Cartridge Maintenance p. 21-12 Ink Cartridge Maintenance Click the Maintenance... button to access the Ink Cartridge Maintenance screen. Use it to install or replace ink cartridges - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 152
Watermarks Tab Click the Watermarks tab to display this screen: 16 - 14 Select the Apply button to apply your selected settings. Setting Up Watermarks s Text From the list box, select one of the following: CONFIDENTIAL, COPY, DRAFT, FILE COPY, FINAL, PROOF, OR TOP SECRET. The default setting is - - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 153
Windows® Printing Font s Name From the list box, select the font you want to use for the watermark. s Color From the list box, select a color for the watermark(s): Black, Blue, Bright Green, Dark Blue, Dark Gray, Dark Red, Green, Light Gray, Pink, Red, Teal, Turquoise, Violet, White or Yellow. s - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 154
Adjustment You can fine tune the position of the watermark(s). s Move Click Move, then place your cursor on a watermark. Then move your cursor right or left and up or down, as desired. Multiple watermarks will move together. The angle of the watermark(s) will not change. s Rotate Click Rotate, then - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 155
Link® Pro software. Detailed installation and setup instructions are in the On-Line Documentation section of the Brother CD-ROM that is included with your MFC. Check the online README.WRI file in the root directory of the CD-ROM for last-minute important information and troubleshooting tips that - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 156
program and a Log Manager that maintains a record of all PC fax transactions. The Main Menu can be accessed through the Brother Multi-Function Link® Pro Fax program group. Visioneer® PaperPort® LE Visioneer® PaperPort® LE for Brother is a document management application. You will use PaperPort® to - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 157
QuickFax from the Start pull-down menu. The QuickFax screen will appear. 2 Enter the Fax number, Name, and Company information in the appropriate fields on the screen-OR-Select the note fields. 4 Click the Send Fax button. Multi-Function Link® Pro Software USING MULTI-FUNCTION LINK PRO 17-3 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 158
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 the name and fax number of the recipient-OR- Select the Open Phone Book - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 159
into the PC See Setting Up the MFC and Computer to Work Together p. 14-1 To receive faxes into your PC through the MFC, you must first connect your MFC to your computer. Then, you can load the Multi-Function Link® Pro software. Use the following checklists for the MFC and PC, to make sure you have - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 160
Manager, from the Main Menu click the Log Manager button-OR-From the Start pulldown menu, select Mail/Log. 1 In the Log Manager, select the Fax folder. 2 Then select the InBox folder. A listing of your incoming messages will appear on the right side of the window. 3 Double-click on the - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 161
Scanning a Document TWAIN Compliant The Brother Multi-Function Link® Pro software includes a TWAIN compliant scanner driver: Brother MFC-7050 Series Scanner. TWAIN drivers meet the standard universal protocol for communicating between scanners and software applications. This means that not only - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 162
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: • Scan Mode: • Contrast: • Paper Size: 3 Click the Scan button from the Scanner window. The - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 163
to see which settings best suit your needs. Video Capture: Click the Video button to display the video frame grabber window. Multi-Function Link® Pro Software USING MULTI-FUNCTION LINK PRO 17-9 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 164
. Once the frame is an image file, it can be saved, printed, faxed, and inserted into other files. Connecting Your Video Equipment Before you can begin capture a video frame, you must first connect your video equipment to the MFC. To connect your video equipment: 1 Connect your video cable into the - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 165
Link® Pro Software Capturing an Image You can 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 In PaperPort - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 166
4 Select the Source of the video: • Live Camera • Tape/VCR • Laser Disc® • Digital Camera 5 Select the Type of video: • Auto-is the most common choice, since the system will determine the Type for you. • Moving • Still • High Quality • Pro Quality-is the highest quality. 6 Select the Preview type: • - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 167
Windows® 3.1x, 95/98 Only) Introduction See Creating FaxSpeed Read Module Disks for Recipients p. 18-5 FaxSpeed is a Windows® color PC fax software application that allows you to convert color image files so you can fax them to the receiving party's PC. The receiving party must be able to receive - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 168
-Function Link® Pro Log Manager on your computer or on 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. The maximum InfoImage file size that can be transmitted is - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 169
all with Large Fonts and 640x480 display resolution. 1 Run Windows®, then insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2 When you insert the CD-ROM Send: Activates the FaxSpeed Send module. FaxSpeed Read: Activates the FAX Read module. FaxSpeed Help: Activates the FaxSpeed Online Help. FaxSpeed - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 170
FaxSpeed will send the InfoImages. The FaxSpeed Setup window will be displayed, listing all the fax applications, printers and other output devices found on your disk. Select the Brother MFL Pro Fax driver and click the OK button. An InfoImage is always in Portrait orientation. 18 - 4 USING COLOR - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 171
FaxSpeed Read Module. Please insert FaxSpeed Installation disk into drive a: or b: and press OK. 2 Insert your Brother MFL Pro CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 3 Click the OK button. The Copy Wizard will disk -OR- Select the NO button to exit. Color Faxing USING COLOR FAXING WITH FAXSPEED 18 - 5 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 172
. (See Multi-Function Link® Pro On-line Documentation on the Brother MFL Pro CD-ROM 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. 18 - 6 USING COLOR - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 173
dialog box will appear. 3 Specify the required settings in this dialog box. 4 To change additional settings, select the Fax/Printer... button. The FaxSpeed Setup dialog box will appear. Select Brother MFL Pro Fax as the driver. 5 Select OK to send the InfoImage to Multi-Function Link® Pro. Color - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 174
at Your MFC If your system is set up to print received faxes at the MFC, the incoming InfoImage will be printed at the MFC. To MFC, place the printed InfoImage page(s) into the MFC's document feeder. 2 On your computer, open FaxSpeed Read module and select the Brother MFC-7050 Series Scanner driver - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 175
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. If you see this message, click the OK button to proceed. FaxSpeed will read each block in - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 176
Read Module Disks for Recipients.) For recipients of your InfoImage who are using another fax application: 1 The InfoImage is received into the recipient's computer through another fax application. 2 In the fax application, the recipient must save or export the InfoImage into a selected directory as - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 177
who are using a fax machine and scanner: 1 The InfoImage is printed on the receiving party's fax machine. 2 Fax Machine / Scanner Requirements: • must scan the fax printout of the InfoImage into the computer using a 300x300 or 400x400 dpi scanner. For Twain-supported scanners, FaxSpeed automatically - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 178
18 - 12 USING COLOR FAXING WITH FAXSPEED - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 179
over an IP connection. From the server, the fax job is transmitted across the Internet using sophisticated least-cost-routing algorithms, then delivered to a fax machine using local phone lines, or to another computer as an e-mail attachment. Faxes can be sent to a single recipient or to multiple - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 180
to http://www.faxstorm.com and set up an account with one of the Fax Service Providers. You will be given an Account Name and 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 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 181
fax machine. Quality-Image quality of the fax file. Dialed#-The phone number that the sender dialed. This should be your inbound fax number. File Size-Number of bytes in the fax file. Received Time-Time at which the fax you want to receive inbound faxes on the Internet Service Provider you use s The - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 182
your existing web-based NetCentric™ account. 1 Login to your web-based NetCentric™ account. 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 prompts on the screen. If you are using a Proxy server, you must - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 183
at any time, before, or after, you send it from NetCentric™ FaxStorm. You can also view fax files received through your fax account, and view other image files on your system. You can run ViewFax from Status Manager or as a separate application. When you run ViewFax as a - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 184
, or use the Print Driver to send a fax from any Windows® application or as e-mail. The Send Fax dialog box has three tabs: General tab, Attachments tab and Options/Sender tab. To access the Send Fax Window, in the NetCentric™ FaxStorm window, select Send Fax from the Fax menu-OR-Click the Send - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 185
the contact information by pressing the Clear button. To address the fax, enter recipient information in the address fields -OR-Select a recipient a recipient from the list, click the Remove button.) You can broadcast a fax to multiple recipients by adding them to the Recipient List. You can add - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 186
List. Then click the Detail button. 5 Use the Send As drop down list to choose how faxes are sent to a group or to a contact. s Selecting Fax sends the selected file to the fax number shown in the Fax # field. For convenience, you can use the country code lookup. s Selecting E-mail sends the file to - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 187
are attached includes a URL to a web page that instructs the recipient how to configure the e-mail application to view the TIFF file attachments. Most of the steps for sending fax files to an e-mail address are the same as for sending fax files to a fax number. The main difference is that you choose - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 188
Attachments Tab Use the Attachments tab to attach documents to your fax from your hard drive or from your Attachments list. Attachments must be image files, which you create from any Windows® application with the Print Driver. Attachments can be files with the following extensions: TIFF, ASCII, BMP, - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 189
. 4 Click Properties (or click the button that displays the properties of the printer in the application you are using). 5 Select Print to Fax and click OK to close the Properties dialog box. The Print Driver saves these properties until you change them again. If you are printing to a file rather - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 190
FaxStorm from your list of printers. 4 Click Properties (or click the button that displays the properties of the printer in the application you are 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 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 191
to the All Group: 1 In the NetCentric FaxStorm window, Select New Contact from the Contact menu. The Contact Detail window appears: Internet Faxing 2 Enter additional information about the contact in the Contact Detail window. 3 Click the OK button to save the new contact. The Contact Manager - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 192
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 Contact Manager window appears. 2 Click the folder where you want to place the new contact and click the New Contact button. The Contact - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 193
the information in the Contact Detail window, click the OK button to save your changes. 6 When the Contact Manager window re-appears, close it. Internet Faxing USING NETCENTRIC™ FAXSTORM 19 - 15 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 194
the contact information, add and delete addresses, launch a web browser to view that contact's URL, specify the contact's default medium for file delivery (either fax or e-mail) and go to the Country Lookup utility to look up country codes. See the online Help for more information. On the Notes tab - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 195
, queued, failed, scheduled, or sending to server. You can delete, move, sort and manipulate the records of your faxes in Status Manager after they have been sent. You can move a fax to the History tab by clicking the Delete button and selecting that option. USING NETCENTRIC™ FAXSTORM 19 - 17 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 196
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 fax to select it, and click the View button to view the file. 3 Double-click the fax to view the Inbox Detail window for status information. To delete - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 197
from Your Account Page Your Fax Service Provider Account is a directory on the POPserver to which home page, you must enter the account name and password. 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 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 198
link. Your Account Page Outbox will be displayed, listing you sent faxes: 19 - 20 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 MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 199
messages from a specified POP3 server and automatically prints to a printer. Please read this section before using the software. Check the online README.WRI file in the root directory of the CD-ROM for last-minute important information and troubleshooting tips that were not included in the On-Line - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 200
in each account automatically. s Automatic access to your specifed POP3 server at the specifed time: You can specify the time when the Brother Automatic E-Mail Printing accesses the server to check for new mail. s Provides an "In Memory" printer driver: You can receive and print e-mail data at the - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 201
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 Server tab of the Properties of Brother window, you must enter your POP3 Server, POP3 Port, POP3 Account name, and Password. Check the Delete - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 202
Setting 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 specified time-OR-every time you click - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 203
using the Add/Remove Program in Windows® 95/98. If the Uninstall Program Displays an Error Message When you install the Automatic E-Mail Printing software and create a user, a directory name is created for that user. The uninstall utility program has no knowledge of this user directory. So, when you - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 204
To Access the Add/Remove Programs Properties Window: 1 Close the Automatic E-Mail Printing application. 2 Click the Start button in the Taskbar. 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 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 205
Remote Setup 21Brother Control Panel Brother Control Panel allows you to remotely set up your MFC 7050C by taking advantage of the ease and speed of programming on your PC. When you access this application, the settings on your MFC will be uploaded automatically to your PC and displayed on the - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 206
General Settings General Settings are Time and Date, Answer Mode, Dial Mode and Printing Reports. Double-click the General Settings icon on the Brother Control Panel screen to display the General Settings screen with the General tab: Click the Apply button to save your settings. s Time/Date Set the - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 207
Center. Depending upon the options selected in the Advanced Settings screen, the fax and/or voices messages will be stored in the MFC's memory, forwarded to another fax machine, or a message number will be sent to a paging service. To set up your outgoing messge (OGM) and the message storage, see - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 208
default setting) s Every 6, 12 or 24 hours s Every 2 or 4 days s A certain day of the week Print Transmission Verification Report Select this option to have the MFC print a Transmission Verification Report after every fax you send. 21-4 BROTHER CONTROL PANEL - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 209
Code, Telephone Answer Code and Speaker Volume. Options tab-Turns on the Multi-Function Link® Pro connection between your MFC and computer and contains settings for reduction of incoming faxes. Auto Dial tab-Provides a quick way to set up Speed Dial, One Touch and Group numbers for easy dialing - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 210
). This information is placed at the top center of each page when the MFC transmits to another fax machine. Along with this information, the Fax Number, date and time and the page number are also displayed on the received fax message. Custom Cover Page s User Defined Comment 1 & 2 You can set up two - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 211
save your settings. MF Link Mode To turn on the connection between your MFC and the Brother Multi-Function Link® Pro software in your computer, select On. When you want incoming faxes to be received at the MFC, select Off. (See the Owner's Manual for details about Multi-Function Link® Pro.) Incoming - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 212
the MFC's database. These numbers are dialed using the MFC's control panel. Click the Auto Dial tab on the Fax Settings 3.5 second pause. s One Touch You can store 24 fax/phone numbers that you can dial by pressing one key and MFC's front panel controls. For more information on dialing numbers - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 213
Touch key number-OR-Enter the twodigit Speed Dial Code. Number: Enter the fax or telephone number (up to 20 digits). If your phone service requires you to dial a "9" or another prefix before dialing an outside line delete a number from the Group, click the Remove button. BROTHER CONTROL PANEL 21-9 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 214
Advanced Settings Tab This tab allows you to set up the Paging or Fax Forwarding Message Center options in the MFC's database. Click the Advanced Settings icon on the Brother Control Panel to display this screen: Click the Apply button to save your settings. 21- 10 BROTHER CONTROL PANEL - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 215
-OR- If your pager does not need a PIN: Press the dash or minus key (-), enter your MFC number, then press ##. For example: -18005212846## Remote Retrieval Access Code You can call your MFC from a fax machine using touch tone and you can use the Remote Retrieval Access Code and other button presses - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 216
Maintenance Double-click the Ink Cartridge Maintenance icon on the Brother Control Panel screen to display the Ink Cartridge Maintenance screen. Click the OK button to save your settings. Aligning the Ink Cartridges 1 Click the Print Alignment Page button to print the Alignment Test Sheet. 2 Study - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 217
quality is not improved, you will have to clean the ink cartridges manually. Installing or Replacing Ink Cartridges Each ink cartridge has its own correct position. The Color ink cartridge must be in the left-slot and the Black (or Photo) ink cartridge must be in the right-slot. Match the color - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 218
Black-OR- If you are installing or replacing the Photo ink cartridge, select Photo. 2 Follow the prompts on the screen to install the Black (or Photo) ink Cartridge in the MFC. 3 Only if you just unwrapped the Black (or Photo) cartridge you installed, select Brand New. 21- 14 BROTHER CONTROL PANEL - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 219
to be connected to the telephone line or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack that is Part 68 compliant. See the Installation section of this manual for details. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 22-1 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 220
uninterrupted telephone service. If you experience trouble with your MFC 7050C, 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 corrected - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 221
This machine complies with FCC standards, which are applied to the USA only. The shielded interface cable supplied with your MFC Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares, that the products Product Name: MFC 7050C - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 222
Attention Your MFC 7050C contains a problem, contact Brother Customer Service at USA: 1-800-284-4329 (voice) 1-908-575-8790 (fax) From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 (voice) 1-514-685-4898 (fax printers, facsimile receivers and copy machines world-wide. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Brother - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 223
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 4 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 5 Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bathtub, sink, washing machine, swimming pool or in - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 224
power to the machine must be disconnected quickly. 17 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to Authorized Service Personnel under the when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 225
18 To protect your product against power surges, we recommend the use of a power protection device (Surge Protector). 19 Avoid using the MFC or any telephone (except cordless) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 20 If you have a gas leak, - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 226
in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs. Epson is a registered trademark and LQ-510, LQ-850 and LQ-2550 are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. IBM, IBM PC and Proprinter are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 227
23Specifications Product Description The MFC 7050C is a 7 in 1 Multi-Function Center: Color Printer, Copier (multiple copies), Scanner, Plain Paper Fax, Message Center, Color PC Fax (via your PC) and performs Video Capture. Fax Specifications Compatibility ITU-T Group 3 Coding System MH/MR/MMR - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 228
Version Only) Power Consumption Standby: under 9 watts Operating (Copy mode): under 35 watts Dimensions 20.9 x 13.0 x 9.3 inches (530 x 331 x 236 mm) Weight 15 lb (6.8 kg) Specifications and printed materials are subject to change without notice. 23 - 2 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 229
Printer Specifications Printing Print Method Resolution Print Speed Print Width Resident Fonts Disk-based Fonts Controller Interface Thermal Ink Jet 1200 x 1200 dots per inch (DPI) 600 x 600 dots per inch (DPI) 300 x 600 dots per inch (DPI) up to 6 pages (Mono) up to 3 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 230
Print Media Paper Input Paper Output Ink Service Life of Ink Cartridge Automatic loading from the Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder s Paper type: Plain paper, ink jet paper, glossy paper, transparancies, and envelopes from the Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder s Paper size: Letter, Legal, A4, A5, B5, Executive, - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 231
week. You can use the system to send faxes to any fax machine, not just the one from which you are calling. If you can't resolve a difficulty with your MFC using this manual, call our Fax-Back System and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions about using the system, and an index of - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 232
most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, call the Brother Fax-Back System. USA: 1-800-521-2846 From within Canada: 1-800-681-9838 Error Messages Error Message Cause Solutions BLACK INK EMPTY One or both of the ink COLOR INK EMPTY cartridges are out of ink. PHOTO INK EMPTY - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 233
Speed Dial number. See p. 9-2. PRINTER JAM The paper is jammed in the MFC. See p. 24-4, 24-5. REPLACE BLACK You have received a fax message in the MFC's memory. Replace the Photo ink cartridge with the Black ink cartridge. Troubleshooting and Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 24-3 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 234
the front of the MFC. 4 Close the control panel. 5 Press Stop . Printer Jam or Paper Jam Remove the jammed paper depending upon where it is jammed in the MFC. Paper is jammed in the multi-purpose sheet feeder. 24-4 s Pull the jammed paper upward and remove it. TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 235
Paper is jammed inside front of MFC Troubleshooting and Maintenance s Pull the paper toward you. Paper is jammed inside back of MFC 1 Open the cover. 2 Reach inside the MFC and pull the paper toward you. 3 Close the cover. TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 24-5 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 236
. Try receiving from another fax machine. If the problem continues, 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). Printouts Have Incorrect Colors You may have installed an ink cartridge in the wrong slot or - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 237
Call to the MFC If you answered a fax call at the MFC, press Start and hang up immediately. If you answered a fax call at an extension phone, press your Fax Receive Code (default setting is 51). When your MFC answers, hang up. Troubleshooting and Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 24 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 238
(although you have already installed the drivers in Windows 95/98). Clean the nozzles (see "Cleaning the Ink Cartridges" and "Cleaning the Cartridge Carrier" on p. 2-15~2-17). If you cleaned the cartridge carrier and the print has not improved, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (USA - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 239
Windows 95/98, select 'Printer Settings' from the 'Start' menu. Open 'Brother MFC-7050' properties. Click 'Spool MFC's RCA pin jack. Check that the video equipment is sending a signal (video equipment is turned on and set to the correct setting). Troubleshooting and Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 240
Set . 3 Press Start . See Aligning Ink Cartridges p. 2-13 Aligning Ink Cartridges This feature allows you to check and align the ink cartridges to assure best print quality. Make sure there is paper in the cassette before you start the alignment procedure. 24-10 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 241
tray, document tray, document wire extension, and handset, and pack them. WARNING Please remove the ink cartridges. Damage to your MFC resulting from improper packing will void your warranty. 4 Wrap the MFC in the plastic bag. Troubleshooting and Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 24- 11 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 242
5 Place the wrapped MFC in the original carton with the original packing material. 6 Place additional parts (such as cords and trays) and documents (such as your manual) into the carton. 24-12 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 243
7 Close the carton. Troubleshooting and Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 24- 13 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 244
error, call Brother Customer Service, see page. i. Control Panel Cover Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen When you want to clean the MFC printer platen, wipe it with a lint free cloth that is dry or lightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol. Printer Platen 24-14 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 245
ready to replace it. Printing with an empty cartridge carrier slot may cause problems. s Do not refill ink cartridges. Refilling empty ink cartridges voids your warranty. Incompatible inks can cause damage to the MFC. Use only genuine Brother ink cartridges. TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 24- 15 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 246
to your MFC. The display shows you which cartridges are low or empty. Be sure to follow the display prompts so you replace the cartridges correctly. 1 Press Ink Management . 2 Press or to choose 3. REPLACE INK and press Set . PLS OPEN COVER 3 Open the cover. 24-16 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 247
be in the right-slot. Match the color indicators on the ink cartridge and the cartridge carrier. 7 Insert the new ink cartridge into the correct slot, and press backward until it snaps. Troubleshooting and Maintenance If the ink cartridge moves loosely in the carrier, it is not locked into place - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 248
the old Color ink cartridge. ALIGNMENT LOAD PAPER AND PRESS START KEY 15 Make sure paper is in the paper cassette, then press Start . The Alignment Test Sheet prints with instructions for checking and changing the alignment of the ink cartridges. If needed, adjust the alignment. TROUBLESHOOTING AND - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 249
Service, have your model number, serial number and date of purchase available. USA: 1-800-284-4329 (voice) 1-908-575-8790 (fax) From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 (voice) 1-514-685-4898 (fax) From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 (voice) Troubleshooting and Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 250
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. Caller ID A service purchased from the Telephone Company that lets you see the number (or name) of the party calling you. Cancel Job Cancels a programmed job, like Delayed Fax or Polling. Cartridge Carrier A part inside the MFC that holds the ink cartridges. Cartridge Container A plastic container - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 252
come/ first served basis. Distinctive Ring A service purchased from the Telephone Company that provides another phone number on an existing phone line. The Brother MFC uses the new number to simulate a dedicated fax line. Dual Access Your MFC can scan outgoing faxes or scheduled jobs into memory at - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 253
) The display screen on the MFC that shows interactive messages during On-Screen Programming and defaults to the date and time when the machine is idle. manual fax Sending a fax by pressing Hook -OR-lifting the handset, so you can hear the receiving fax machine answer before you press Start to - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 254
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 of a fax machine calling another fax machine to retrieve waiting fax messages. printer alarm Audible alarm when the printer is - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 255
. transmission 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. Visioneer PaperPort® LE for Brother A document management application that enables you to view incoming - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 256
G-6 GLOSSARY - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 257
6-2 FAX 6-2 FAX/TEL 6-2. See also FAX/TEL mode manual 6-2 Msg Ctr 6-2. See also Message Center selecting 6-2 setting 6-1 TAD, external 2-18~2-19, 6-2 answering machine. See TAD assembly of MFC 2-4 document tray 2-6 document wire 2-5 grounded 3-prong plug 2-5 handset 2-4 installing ink cartridges - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 258
7-11 manually 9-1 One Touch numbers 9-2 pulse (rotary) 9-4 Speed Dial numbers 9-2 telephone index 9-4 tone 9-4 difficulties with MFC. See Troubleshooting Distinctive Ring 6-9, 6-10 document dark/light 7-9 jam 24-4 resolution 7-2 size 7-1 tray 2-6 drivers fax 17-4 installing 14-5 printer 16-1 TWAIN - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 259
7-4 manual transmission 7-2 overseas 7-9 polling 7-12. See also polling resolution 7-2 timer for delayed sending 5-7 Fax-Back System i FAX/TEL ink cartridges aligning at MFC 2-13 from PC 21-12 disposing of 24-16 installing 2-9 replacing 24-16 service life 23-4 storing 24-15 ink dot counter 24-16 ink - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 260
ink cartridges. See Ink Cartridges manual dialing 9-1 mode 6-2 transmission 7-2 memory full. See error messages Message Center 12-1 fax faxes 7-9 P packing list 2-2 paper 3-1 Brother (accessories) ii size 3-3, 23-4 specifications 3-3, 23-4 thickness lever 2-8 tray 2-6 type 3-3, 23-4 paper jam - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 261
/Off 2-4 print media 23-4 printer drivers, installing 14-6~14-8 printer jam in feeder 24-4 inside MFC 24-5 printing 15-1, 16-1 area 3-4 difficulties 24-6, 24-8 driver 16-1 envelopes. See envelopes PC software settings 16-1 quality 24-10, 24-15 resolution 23-3 specifications 23-3 speed 23-3 status 15 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 262
triplex adapter 2-20, 2-21 troubleshooting, MFC 24-1 document jam 24-4 error messages on LCD 24-2 if you are having difficulty 24-6 incoming calls 24-7 phone line connections 24-7 printer difficulties 24-8 printer or paper jam 24-4 printing or receiving faxes 24-6 sending faxes 24-7 video capture 24 - Brother International MFC-7050C | Users Manual - English - Page 263
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Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 rue Hôtel de Ville, Dollard-des-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 recommend using them overseas because it may violate the Telecommunications Regulations
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