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FAX 1170
FAX 1270
MFC 1770
MFC 1780
®
OWNER’S MANUAL
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If You Need to Call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model: FAX1170, FAX1270, MFC1770, MFC1780 (Circle your model number) 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. Year 2000 Compliant Brother is addressing the Year 2000 related issues for all Brother
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i Brother Numbers Fax-Back System Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use Fax-Back System, so you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. This system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a 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 FAX or MFC using this manual, call our Fax-Back System, and follow the voice promp
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ii Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties (For USA and Canada) BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTHER’S LICENSOR) MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDING THE SOFTWARE. BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S) DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRE
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iii Ordering Accessories and Supplies For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from Brother. (In the USA, you can visit us online for a complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.
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iv Table of Contents Introduction Using This Manual .......................................................................................................1 1 Finding Information .......................................................................................................1 Test Sheet Procedures (for USA only) ............................................................................. 1 About Fax Machines ................................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS v Fax Fax Settings ................................................................................................................... 19 Settings 3 Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse) ............................................................................. 19 Setting Date and Time ...................................................................................................19 Setting Station ID ...........................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS vi Telephone Dialing Options ...........................................................................................................41 Operation 6 Manual Dialing .............................................................................................................41 One Touch Dialing ........................................................................................................42 Speed Dialing ...............................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS vii Multiple Copies ........................................................................................................58 Reducing and Enlarging Copies ............................................................................ 58 Remote Fax Remote Fax Options .................................................................................................59 Options 8 Setting Fax Storage .....................................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS viii Vertical Black Lines When Receiving ................................................................ 78 Phone Line or Connections .................................................................................... 78 Fax Machine Does Not Answer When Called ..................................................... 78 No Dial Tone on the Handset............................................................................. 78 Sending Faxes ........................................
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1 CHAPTER ONE Introduction 1 Using This Manual Thank you for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center. This machine has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you through functions. However, you can use your fax machine to its fullest potential by taking a few minutes to read this manual. To simplify the manual instrucions, all FAX and MFC models are referred to as “fax machine”. Help Additionally, your fax machine has a Help Key. Press to print a l
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CHAPTER ONE 2 About Fax Machines If you’re a first-time fax machine user, fax operation might seem a little mysterious. You’ll soon get used to the unusual fax tones on your phone line, and be able send and receive faxes easily. Fax Tones and Handshake When someone is sending a fax, the fax machine sends fax calling tones, (CNG tones) — soft, intermittent beeps at 4-second intervals. You’ll hear them Start when you dial and press , and they continue for 30 seconds after dialing. During that tim
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INTRODUCTION 3 ECM (Error Correction Mode) The Error Correction Mode (ECM) is a way for the fax machine to check the integrity of a fax transmission while it is in progress. ECM transmissions are possible only between machines that both have the ECM feature. If they do, you may send and receive fax messages that are continuously checked for their integrity. Sufficient memory must be available in your fax machine for this feature to work.
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CHAPTER ONE 4 FAX 1170 Control Panel Overview 19 22 21 20 18 17 16 15 1170 PLAIN PAPER FACSIMILE Function Tel-index Resolution Mode Q.Scan Help ABC DEF 01 02 03 04 Hook Sort 13 14 15 16 1 1 2 3 14 GHI JKL MNO Hold Enlarge/ 05 06 07 08 Reduce 2 4 5 6 13 17 18 19 20 PQRS TUV WXYZ Redial / Pause Copy Stop Start 7 8 9 3 09 10 11 12 Speed Dial Shift 21 22 23 24 4 0 Set Clear 5 6 7 89 7 10 11 12 Start Help 1 Hook 5 6 Shift 12 16 Starts an operation, Prints a quick reference Lets you dial telephone To
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INTRODUCTION 5 FAX 1270 Control Panel Overview 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 1270 PLAIN PAPER FACSIMILE Function Tel-index Resolution Mode Q.Scan Help ABC DEF 01 02 03 04 Hook Sort 1 1 2 3 13 14 15 16 14 GHI JKL MNO Hold Enlarge/ 05 08 06 07 Reduce 2 5 4 6 13 17 18 19 20 PQRS TUV WXYZ Redial / Pause Copy Stop Start 3 7 8 9 09 10 11 12 Speed Dial Shift 21 22 23 24 4 0 Set Clear 5 6 9 10 11 12 7 8 7 12 Start 16 Help 1 Hook 6 5 Shift Prints a quick reference Lets you dial telephone To access memory Star
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CHAPTER ONE 6 MFC 1770/1780 Control Panel Overview 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 MFC 1770 Plain Paper FIVE IN ONE FAX PRINTER COPIER SCANNER PC FAX Function Tel-index Resolution Mode Q.Scan Help ABC DEF 01 02 03 04 Hook Sort 1 1 1 2 3 13 14 15 16 14 GHI JKL MNO Hold Enlarge/ 05 06 07 08 Reduce 2 2 4 5 6 17 18 19 20 13 PQRS TUV WXYZ Redial / Pause Stop Start 7 8 9 Copy 3 3 09 10 11 12 Speed Dial 21 22 23 24 Shift 4 4 0 Set Clear 5 5 6 6 7 8 9 7 10 11 12 Help 1 Hook 6 5 Shift 12 Start 16 Starts an opera
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7 CHAPTER TWO Assembly and 2 Connections Caution Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 1 We recommend that this product be used with a surge protection device to 2 protect the product against lightning storms. Never install a telephone jack in a wet location unless the jack is specifically 3 designed for a wet location. Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the 4 telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. Use caution when
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CHAPTER TWO 8 Packing List Make sure you have the following items: Telephone Line Cord Recording Paper Wire Extension Telephone Handset Handset Starter Curled Cord Printing Cartridge (up to 100 pages) Document Wire Extension Document Support Recording Paper Support Owner’s Manual Multi-Function ® Multi-Function Link CD-ROM Link Disks (MFC1780) (MFC1770) Quick Reference Multi-Function Guide ® Link Manual (FAX1170 and MFC1770) (QuickStart Manual) (MFC1770/1780) Cable & PC I/F Box (MFC1770/1780)
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ASSEMBL Y AND CONNECTIONS 9 Choosing a Location Place your fax machine on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place that is free of vibration and shocks. Locate the fax machine near a telephone jack and a standard, grounded power outlet. Avoid placing your fax machine in a high-traffic area. Do not place near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators. Do not expose the fax machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Do not connect your fax ma
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CHAPTER TWO 10 Attach recording paper support Attach the recording paper wire extension. 1 Open the recording paper cover. Using the groove in the cover, insert the 2 recording paper support as shown. Recording Paper Support Recording Paper Wire Extension Recording Paper Cover Install the printing cartridge Push the OPEN button to open the top cover. 1 Remove the stopper for the printing cartridge. 2 Indented arrow White shaft Blue shaft Black Spool Stopper Turn the black spool on the right c
