Section |
Page |
Cover1 |
1 |
Cover2 |
2 |
Brother Numbers |
3 |
Brother fax-back system |
3 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) |
3 |
Brother Bulletin Board |
3 |
For Customer Service |
3 |
Ordering Accessories and Supplies |
4 |
Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties (For USA and Canada) |
5 |
Compilation and Publication Notice |
5 |
BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For USA Only) |
6 |
BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (For Canada Only) |
8 |
Quick Reference Guide |
9 |
Sending Faxes |
9 |
Automatic Transmission |
9 |
Sending a Cover Page |
9 |
Real Time Transmission |
9 |
Receiving Faxes |
9 |
Select Receive Mode |
9 |
Manual Reception |
9 |
Storing Numbers |
9 |
Storing One Touch Dial Numbers |
9 |
Storing Speed Dial Numbers |
9 |
Telephone Operation |
10 |
One Touch Dialing / Speed Dialing |
10 |
Search/Speed Dial |
10 |
Making Copies |
10 |
Making a Single Copy |
10 |
Making Multiple Copies |
10 |
Sorting Multiple Copies (Black and White Copy only) |
10 |
Table of Contents |
11 |
Introduction |
22 |
Using This Manual |
22 |
Finding Information |
22 |
Conventions Used in this Manual |
22 |
Test Sheet Procedures (For USA Only) |
23 |
MFC 7300C and MFC 7400C Control Panel Overview |
24 |
About Fax Machines |
26 |
Fax Tones and Handshake |
26 |
ECM (Error Correction Mode) |
26 |
Assembly and Connections |
27 |
Packing List |
27 |
Choosing a Location |
28 |
Assembly |
29 |
Installing the Ink Cartridges |
33 |
Important |
34 |
Connecting the MFC |
36 |
Connecting an External Telephone |
36 |
Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD) |
36 |
Sequence |
36 |
Connections |
37 |
Outgoing Message (OGM) |
38 |
Special Line Considerations |
38 |
Roll Over Phone Lines |
38 |
Two-Line Phone System |
38 |
Converting Telephone Wall Outlets |
39 |
Installing MFC, External Two-Line TAD, and Two-Line Telephone |
39 |
Multi-Line Connections (PBX) |
40 |
If you are installing the MFC to work with a PBX: |
40 |
Custom Features on a Single Line |
41 |
Paper |
42 |
About Brother Paper |
42 |
Paper Specifications for Cassette |
43 |
Print Area |
44 |
On-Screen Programming |
45 |
User-Friendly Programming |
45 |
Function Mode |
45 |
Alternating Displays |
46 |
Function Selection Table |
46 |
1. Fax Functions |
46 |
2. Printer Functions |
49 |
3. Copy Functions |
49 |
4. Video Functions |
50 |
5. PhotoCapture Center™ Function (For MFC 7400C only) |
50 |
Initial Setup |
51 |
Getting Started |
51 |
Setting Date and Time |
51 |
Setting Station ID |
51 |
Entering Text |
52 |
Inserting spaces |
52 |
Making corrections |
52 |
Repeating letters |
52 |
Special characters and symbols |
53 |
Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (For Canada only) |
53 |
Setting Beeper Volume |
54 |
Choosing the Handset Volume |
54 |
Setting Volume Amplify |
55 |
Setting the Speaker Volume |
55 |
Setting the Ring Volume |
55 |
Memory Storage |
55 |
Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time |
56 |
Setup Receive |
57 |
Basic Receiving Operations |
57 |
Choosing the Receive Mode |
57 |
To select or change your Receive Mode |
58 |
Setting Ring Delay |
58 |
Setting F/T Ring Time (For FAX/TEL Mode only) |
59 |
Easy Receive |
59 |
Printing a Reduced Incoming Document |
60 |
Recommended Reductions |
60 |
Setting Paper Size |
61 |
Advanced Receiving Operations |
61 |
Operation from Extension Telephone |
61 |
For FAX/TEL Mode only |
61 |
Changing Remote Codes |
62 |
Printing a Fax in Memory |
62 |
Polling |
62 |
Setting Up Polling Receive |
63 |
Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive |
63 |
Canceling a Scheduled Job |
64 |
Distinctive Ring |
64 |
Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern |
65 |
Caller ID |
66 |
Viewing Caller ID List |
66 |
Printing Caller ID List |
66 |
Call Waiting Caller ID |
67 |
Setup Send |
68 |
Before You Begin |
68 |
Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) |
68 |
Sending Faxes with Multiple Settings |
69 |
Resolution |
69 |
Contrast |
69 |
Manual Transmission |
70 |
Automatic Transmission |
70 |
Color Fax transmission |
70 |
Manual and Automatic Fax Redial |
70 |
Dual Access (Not Available for Color Fax) |
71 |
Real Time Transmission |
71 |
Checking the Job Status |
72 |
Canceling a Job in Memory |
72 |
Basic Sending Operations |
73 |
Composing Electronic Cover Page |
73 |
Composing Your Own Comments |
73 |
Cover Page For Next Fax Only |
74 |
Always Send Cover Page |
74 |
Using a Printed Cover Page |
75 |
Advanced Sending Operations |
75 |
Overseas Mode |
75 |
Call Reservation |
76 |
Print Sample Call Back Message |
76 |
Delayed FAX (Not Available for Color Fax) |
77 |
Delayed Batch Transmission (Not Available for Color Fax) |
77 |
Multiple Resolution Transmission (Not Available for Color Fax) |
78 |
Setting Up Polled Transmit (Not Available for Color Fax) |
78 |
Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options |
80 |
Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing |
80 |
Storing One Touch Dial Numbers |
80 |
Storing Speed Dial Numbers |
81 |
Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers |
82 |
Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting |
83 |
Dialing Options |
84 |
One Touch Dialing |
84 |
Speed Dialing |
84 |
Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers |
85 |
Search |
85 |
Broadcasting (Not Available for Color Fax) |
86 |
Pause |
87 |
Hold |
87 |
Redial |
87 |
Tone/Pulse (For Canada only) |
87 |
Remote Fax Options (Not Available for Color Fax) |
88 |
Fax Forwarding/Paging |
88 |
Programming a Fax Forwarding Number |
88 |
Programming Paging Number |
88 |
Setting Fax Storage |
89 |
Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code |
89 |
Remote Retrieval |
90 |
Using Remote Retrieval Access Code |
90 |
Remote Commands |
91 |
Retrieving Memory Status List |
92 |
Retrieving Fax Messages |
92 |
Changing Fax Forwarding Number |
93 |
Printing Reports |
94 |
MFC Settings and Activity |
94 |
To Print a Report |
94 |
Transmission Verification (Xmit) Report |
95 |
Activity Report Interval |
95 |
Making Copies |
96 |
Basic Copy Operations |
96 |
Making One Copy |
96 |
Making Multiple Copies |
96 |
Memory Full Message |
97 |
Temporary Copy Settings |
97 |
Using Enlarge/Reduce Key |
97 |
Selecting the Ratios of Fixed Reduction: |
98 |
Using the Quality Key |
98 |
Using the Options Key |
99 |
2in1 |
100 |
4in1 |
100 |
Changing Default Copy Settings |
101 |
Paper Type |
102 |
Copy Quality |
102 |
Color Adjustment |
102 |
Copy Contrast |
103 |
Single Color (One Color) |
103 |
Legal Limitations |
104 |
Walk-Up Video Printing |
105 |
Getting Started |
105 |
Auto Switch |
105 |
Color Video Printing |
106 |
Black & White Video Printing |
106 |
Temporary Video Print Setting |
106 |
Using the Quality Key |
106 |
Using the Options Key |
107 |
Changing Default Settings |
109 |
Paper Type |
110 |
Video Printing Quality |
110 |
Video Type |
110 |
Print Size |
111 |
Video Printing Color Adjustment |
111 |
Video Printing Contrast |
112 |
Video Capture to PC |
112 |
Walk-Up PhotoCapture Center™ (For MFC 7400C only) |
113 |
General Description |
113 |
Getting Started |
113 |
DPOF Printing |
114 |
Printing Thumbnails |
114 |
Printing Images |
115 |
Using the Option Key |
116 |
Changing Default Settings |
118 |
Paper Type |
119 |
Setting PhotoCapture Center™ Quality |
119 |
Photo Brightness |
119 |
Photo Contrast |
119 |
Color Adjustment |
120 |
Color Enhancement |
120 |
Setting Up the MFC and PC to Work Together |
121 |
Using the Brother Machine with Your PC |
121 |
Before You Install Multi-Function Link® Pro |
121 |
Computer Requirements |
122 |
Using a bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable to Connect the MFC to the PC (Using Win... |
122 |
Notice to PC User |
122 |
How to Attach the Filter Core to a BI-directional Parallel Cable: |
123 |
Using Windows® 95, 98, 98SE and ME |
124 |
Using Windows® 2000 Professional |
128 |
Using Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 |
132 |
Using a USB Cable to Connect the MFC to the PC (Using Windows® 98, 98SE, ME and Windows® 2000 Pro... |
137 |
Notice to Computer Users |
137 |
Using Windows® 98, 98SE, ME |
138 |
Using Windows® 2000 Professional |
144 |
Installing the Brother Software |
147 |
To install Multi-Function Link® Pro (Main Application): |
147 |
To Install Automatic E-mail Printing (Optional Application): |
148 |
To Register Your MFC 7300C/MFC 7400C On-Line (For USA only): |
149 |
To view On-Line Documentation: |
149 |
To Install PhotoPrinter Pro For MFC 7400C only); |
150 |
To View Brother Support Information: |
150 |
Helpful Hints for Windows® 95/98/98SE/ME/ 2000 Professional or Windows NT® 4.0 |
151 |
Receiving Faxes into the PC (For MFC 7400C only) |
152 |
Using the MFC as a Printer |
153 |
Features |
153 |
Printer Driver |
153 |
Choosing the Right Kind of Paper |
154 |
Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder |
154 |
Loading Paper |
155 |
Simultaneous Printing/Fax |
155 |
Printer Operation Keys |
156 |
Reset Key |
156 |
Ink Management Key |
156 |
Turning Off Bi-directional Printing |
156 |
Printer Driver Settings |
157 |
Using the Brother MFC 7300C/MFC 7400C Printer Driver |
157 |
The Paper Tab |
157 |
Paper Size |
158 |
User Defined Paper Size |
159 |
Orientation |
159 |
Copies |
159 |
Collate |
159 |
Reverse Order |
160 |
Paper Thickness |
160 |
Scaling |
160 |
2 in 1 |
160 |
Paper Source |
160 |
Feeder |
160 |
The Quality/Color Tab |
161 |
Quality |
162 |
Media |
162 |
Document |
163 |
Color/Mono |
163 |
Color |
163 |
Mono |
163 |
Color Matching |
163 |
Custom Setting |
164 |
Halftone Pattern |
164 |
True2Life |
164 |
Using the Windows®-Based Brother Control Center |
166 |
Brother Control Center |
166 |
AutoLoad the Brother Control Center |
167 |
How to Turn Off AutoLoad |
167 |
Using the Scan Keys |
167 |
Using the Control Panel Keys |
167 |
Scan Image |
168 |
Scan/OCR |
168 |
Scan to E-mail |
168 |
Brother Control Center Features |
169 |
Auto Configuration |
169 |
Scanning Operations |
169 |
Copy Operations |
170 |
PC Fax Operation (For MFC 7400C only) |
170 |
Scanner Settings for Scan, Copy and PC Fax Buttons |
170 |
Global Settings |
170 |
Setting Up the Scanner Configurations |
171 |
To access the Scanner Configurations screen: |
171 |
Perform an Operation from the Control Center Screen |
171 |
Scan to File |
172 |
Scanner Settings |
172 |
Destination Folder |
173 |
Send Scan to E-mail |
173 |
Scanner Settings |
174 |
Email Application |
174 |
File Attachments |
174 |
Conversion Options |
175 |
Format |
175 |
Show QuickSend Menu |
175 |
QuickSend List |
175 |
Send Scan to Word Processor |
176 |
Scanner Settings |
176 |
Word Processor |
177 |
User Defined Button |
178 |
Scanner Settings |
178 |
Target Application |
178 |
Copy/Two on One Copy |
179 |
Scanner Settings |
179 |
Copy Settings |
179 |
Send a Fax (For MFC 7400C only) |
180 |
Scanner Settings |
180 |
FAX Settings |
181 |
Using ScanSoft™ PaperPort® for Brother/ TextBridge® |
182 |
Using ScanSoft™ PaperPort® and TextBridge® |
182 |
Viewing Items in ScanSoft™ PaperPort® |
183 |
Organizing Your Items in Folders |
183 |
Links to Many Other Applications |
184 |
Using ScanSoft™ TextBridge® OCR (Converting Image Text to Text You Can Edit) |
184 |
Importing Items from Other Applications |
185 |
Exporting Items in Other Formats |
185 |
Scanning a Document |
185 |
TWAIN COMPLIANT |
185 |
Accessing the Scanner |
186 |
Scanning a Document into the PC |
186 |
Settings in the Scanner Window |
187 |
Resolution: |
187 |
Color Type: |
187 |
Size: |
188 |
Custom: |
188 |
Adjust: |
188 |
Paper: |
189 |
Video Capture: |
189 |
PreScanning an Image |
189 |
How to use PreScan to adjust an image: |
189 |
Video Capture from the PC |
191 |
Connecting Your Video Equipment |
191 |
To connect your video equipment: |
191 |
Capturing An Image |
191 |
To capture a frame as an image: |
192 |
Using Multi-Function Link® Pro Software |
194 |
Introduction |
194 |
Brother Resource Manager |
194 |
MFC Remote Setup |
195 |
Multi-Function Link® Pro Main Menu (For MFC 7400C only) |
196 |
Sending a Fax from Your PC (For MFC 7400C only) |
196 |
Sending a Quick Fax |
196 |
Sending a Fax from the Main Menu |
197 |
Sending a Fax from a Windows® Application |
198 |
Receiving Faxes into the PC (For MFC 7400C only) |
198 |
Checklist for Your PC |
198 |
Viewing Received Faxes |
199 |
PhotoCapture Center™ (MFC 7400C only) |
200 |
Introduction |
200 |
PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro |
201 |
Overview of Basic Steps |
201 |
Using Automatic E-Mail Printing |
203 |
For Windows® 95/98/98SE, ME only |
203 |
Main Features |
203 |
To Access the On-Line Documentation |
203 |
Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh® G3, G4 or iMac™/iBook |
204 |
Set up Your USB Equipped Apple® Macintosh® G3,G4 or iMac™ with Mac OS 8.5/8.51/8.6/9.0 |
204 |
Notice to Computer Users |
204 |
Installing the Brother Printer and Scanner Drivers |
205 |
Installing PaperPort® |
205 |
Using Brother Printer driver with your Apple® Macintosh® |
206 |
Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your Apple® Macintosh® |
208 |
Accessing the Scanner |
209 |
Scanning a Document into Your Macintosh G3, G4 or iMac |
209 |
Settings in the Scanner Window |
210 |
Image |
210 |
Resolution |
210 |
Color Type |
210 |
Scanning Area |
211 |
Business Card Size |
211 |
Miscellaneous |
212 |
Brightness |
212 |
Contrast |
212 |
Color Sync Dialog |
212 |
Scanner Profile |
213 |
PreScanning an Image |
214 |
Important Information |
215 |
Standard Telephone and FCC Notices |
215 |
These notices are in effect on models sold and used in the United States only. |
215 |
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA only) |
217 |
Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada only) |
217 |
ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement |
217 |
Important Safety Instructions |
217 |
Trademarks |
219 |
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance |
220 |
Troubleshooting |
220 |
fax-back system |
220 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) |
220 |
Brother Bulletin Board |
220 |
Error Messages |
221 |
Document Jam |
222 |
Printer Jam or Paper Jam |
223 |
If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC |
225 |
How to Improve Print Quality |
227 |
Test Print |
227 |
Cleaning the Print Head |
227 |
Aligning Ink Cartridges |
228 |
Turning Off Bi-directional Printing |
229 |
Packing and Shipping the MFC |
229 |
Routine Maintenance |
231 |
Cleaning the Scanner |
231 |
Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen |
232 |
Replacing the Ink Cartridges |
232 |
Glossary |
235 |
Specifications |
239 |
Product Description |
239 |
Fax |
239 |
Printer |
240 |
Printing |
240 |
Controller |
241 |
Print Media |
241 |
Consumable Items |
241 |
Index |
242 |
Remote Retrieval Access Card |
249 |
Cover3 |
251 |