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FAX 1570MC
MFC 1870MC
MFC 1970MC
®
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Year 2000 Compliant All Brother fax machines and multi-function centers are Year 2000 Compliant. For more information, visit the Brother Home Page at http://www.brother.com, then click the Year 2000 Statement button. ©1996–1998 Brother Industries, Ltd.
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i 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 ii Fax Settings Fax Settings ................................................................................................................... 17 3 Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse) .............................................................................. 17 Setting Date and Time .................................................................................................. 17 Setting Station ID .........................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS iii Telephone & Speakerphone Making Voice Calls ................................................................................................... 39 6 (Voice) Operation Manual Dialing ............................................................................................................. 39 Answering Calls with the Speakerphone ................................................................ 39 One Touch Dialing ..........................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS iv Message Center Message Center Mode ............................................................................................. 59 8 Flexible Memory Settings .............................................................................................. 60 Setting Up Message Center ............................................................................................ 60 Setting Message Storage ............................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS v To erase all messages ......................................................................................... 77 Recording Memo in Personal Mailbox ......................................................................... 78 Remote Retrieval of Incoming Messages and Memos In Personal Mailbox ............... 78 Recording Second Level OGM ............................................................................ 79 Playing Second Level OGM ..................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS vi Setting Up the MFC 1870MC Before You Install Multi-Function Link ...................................................... 101 or MFC 1970MC and 13 Computer to Work Together Package Contents ........................................................................................................ 101 PC Configuration Requirements ................................................................................ 102 Connecting MFC 1870MC or MFC 1970MC to Your PC ...................
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1 CHAPTER ONE Introduction 1 Using This Manual Thank you for purchasing a Brother FAX/MFC. This FAX/MFC has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you through functions. However, you can use your FAX/MFC to its fullest potential by taking a few minutes to read this manual. Help Additionally, your FAX/MFC has a Help Key. Press to print a list of basic operational steps and functions. Finding Information All chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of
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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/MFC sends fax calling tones, (CNG tones) — soft, intermittent beeps at 4-second intervals. You’ll hear them when you dial and Start press , and they continue for about 40 seconds after dialing. During that t
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INTRODUCTION 3 FAX 1570MC Control Panel Overview 28 24 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 status Fine FAX Voice FAX Photo 1570MC S.Fine F/T PLAIN PAPER FACSIMILE - Speaker Volume - 16 Set Function Clear Resolution Mode Tel-index Q.Scan Help Low High 1 15 ABC DEF 01 02 03 04 Hold Sort Record Erase Play 14 1 2 3 13 14 15 16 2 GHI JKL MNO Redial / Pause Enlarge/ 13 05 06 07 08 Reduce 4 5 6 3 17 18 19 20 PQRS TUV WXYZ Speed Dial 12 Copy Stop Start 4 9 7 8 09 10 11 12 Speaker Phone Shift 21 22 23 24 5
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CHAPTER ONE 4 MFC 1870MC and MFC 1970MC Control Panel Overview 28 24 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 MFC 1970MC status Plain Paper Fine FAX Voice FAX Photo S.Fine F/T FIVE IN ONE FAX PRINTER COPIER SCANNER PC FAX - Speaker Volume - Set Function Clear Resolution Mode Tel-index Q.Scan Help Low High 16 1 15 ABC DEF 01 02 03 04 Hold Sort Record Erase Play 14 1 2 3 13 14 15 16 2 GHI JKL MNO Redial / Pause 13 Enlarge/ 05 06 07 08 Reduce 4 5 6 3 17 18 19 20 PQRS TUV WXYZ Speed Dial 12 Stop 4 7 8 9 Cop
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5 CHAPTER TWO Installation 2 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 installing or
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CHAPTER TWO 6 Packing List Make sure you have the following items: Telephone Line Cord Paper Wire Extension Telephone Handset Handset Starter Curled Cord Printing Cartridge (Up to 100 pages) Document Wire Extension Document Support Paper Support Owner’s Manual Multi-Function Link CD-ROM* Remote Control Access Card Quick Reference Card Paper* Cable & PC I/F Box* *........ For MFC 1870MC and MFC 1970MC only
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INST ALLA TION 7 Choosing a Location Place your FAX/MFC on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place that is free of vibration and shocks. Locate the machine near a telephone jack and a standard, grounded power outlet. Avoid placing your FAX/MFC in a high-traffic area. Do not place near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators. Do not expose the FAX/MFC to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Do not connect your FAX/MFC to electrical outlets con
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CHAPTER TWO 8 Attach paper support Attach the paper wire extension. 1 Open the paper cover. Insert the paper support into the grooves of the cover 2 as shown. Paper Support Paper Wire Extension Paper Cover Install the printing cartridge Push the OPEN button to open the top cover. 1 Remove the paper stopper from the printing cartridge. 2 Indented arrow White shaft Blue shaft Black Spool Stopper Turn the black spool on the right clockwise to tighten the ribbon, as shown. 3
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INST ALLA TION 9 Install the printing cartridge by inserting the indented first and placing 4 the cartridge into its four holders. Indented OPEN button Black Spool Holder Press down on both sides of the cover to close it securely. 5 The starter cartridge prints approximately 100 pages. Install paper The paper cassette can hold about 200 sheets of 20-lb. paper. Open the cover of the paper holder. 1 Place up to 200 sheets of paper in the paper holder. Do not allow the level of 2 paper
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CHAPTER TWO 10 Acceptable Paper Size: Letter, Legal and A4 Weight: 17 lb. -24 lb. Thickness: .0031 inches - .0039 inches Connect the handset Connect the curled handset cord to the bottom of the handset and the side of the FAX/MFC. *PC I/F jack is for use only with Multi-Func- tion Link, which is included with the MFC 1870MC and MFC 1970MC, or with the op- tional software. If you have not purchased the optional Multi-Function Link (also called “Missing Link”) for your FAX 1570MC, then ignore thi
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INST ALLA TION 11 3) Lightning and power surges can damage this product! We recommend that you use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line as well as on the telephone line, or unplug the telephone line and electrical cords during a lightning storm. Connect the telephone line Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the jack labeled LINE on the left side of the FAX/MFC. Connect the other end to a modular wall jack. Special Line Considerations Roll Over Phone Lines A roll over
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CHAPTER TWO 12 Converting Telephone Wall Outlets There are three ways to convert to an RJ11 receptacle. The first two ways may require assistance from the telephone company. You can change the wall outlets from one RJ14 jack to two RJ11 jacks. Or, you can have an RJ11 wall outlet installed and slave or jump one of the phone numbers to it. The third way is the easiest: Buy a triplex adapter. You can plug a triplex adapter into an RJ14 outlet. It separates the wires into two separate RJ11 jacks (L
