Owner's ManualTable of ContentsFAX 750 FAX 770 FAX 870MC MFC 970MC1Year 2000 Compliant2Table of Contents31 Introduction11Using This Manual11Finding Information11Test Sheet Procedures (for USA only)12About Fax Machines12Fax Tones and Handshake12ECM (Error Correction Mode)13Control Panel Overview14FAX 750 and FAX 77014FAX 870MC and MFC 970MC152 Installation17Caution17Packing List18Choosing a Location19Assembly19Attach the document support19Attach the paper wire extension and paper support20Install the printing cartridge21Load the paper23Acceptable Paper23Connect the handset23Connect the power cord24Connect the telephone line24Special Line Considerations24Roll Over Phone Lines24Two-Line Phone System25Converting Telephone Wall Outlets25Installing FAX/MFC, External Two-Line TAD, and Two-Line Telephone26Multi-Line Connections (PBX)27If you are installing the FAX/MFC to work with a PBX:28Custom Features on Your Phone Line28Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD)28Sequence28Connections29Outgoing Message (OGM)30Connecting an External Telephone303 On-Screen Programming31User-Friendly Programming31Function Mode31Alternating Displays32Function Selection Table324 Initial Setup37Getting Started37Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse)37Setting Date and Time37Setting Station ID38Entering Text39Inserting spaces39Making corrections39Repeating letters39Special characters and symbols39Setting Beeper Volume40Setting the Handset Volume41Setting the Speaker Volume41Setting the Ring Volume41Memory Storage425 Setup Receive43Basic Receiving Operations43Select Answer Mode43To select or change your Answer Mode44Setting Ring Delay45Setting F/T Ring Time45Record FAX/TEL Outgoing Announcement (F/T OGM) (For FAX 870MC and MFC 970MC Only)46Easy Receive46Printing a Reduced Incoming Document47Recommended Reductions47Setting Paper Size48Advanced Receiving Operations49Operation from Extension Telephone49For FAX/TEL Mode Only49Changing Remote Codes49To change Remote Codes50Printing a Fax in Memory (For FAX 770 Only)50Polling50Setting Up Polling Receive51Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive52Canceling a Scheduled Job52Setting Multi-Function Link Mode (For MFC 970MC Only)53Distinctive Ringing53Registering the Distinctive Ringing Pattern54Caller ID54Viewing Caller ID List55Clearing a Caller ID Stored in Memory (For FAX 870MC and MFC 970MC Only)55Printing Caller ID List56Call Waiting Caller ID56Copy Functions57Multiple Copies57Reducing and Enlarging Copies576 Setup Send59Before You Begin59Manual Transmission60Automatic Transmission60Manual and Automatic Fax Redial60Basic Sending Operations61Composing Electronic Cover Page61Cover Page for Next Fax Only61Always Send Cover Page62Using a Printed Cover Page63Cover Page Message64Composing Your Own Comments64Contrast64Resolution65Advanced Sending Operations65Overseas Mode65Quick Scan Fax Transmission66Call Reservation66Print Sample Call Back Message67Delayed FAX67Broadcasting68Next-Fax Reservation69Multiple Resolution Transmission69Setting Up for Polling Transmit70Canceling a Scheduled Job70Interrupting Delayed Fax and Polling Transmit Jobs717 Setup Auto Dial Numbers73Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing73Storing One Touch Dial Numbers73Storing Speed Dial Numbers74Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers75Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting768 Telephone (Voice) Operation77Making Voice Calls77Manual Dialing77One Touch Dialing78Speed Dialing78Hold78Pause79Tone/Pulse79Searching Telephone Index79Answering Calls with the Speakerphone (For FAX 870MC and MFC 970MC Only)799 Remote Fax Options (For FAX 770 Only)81Fax Forwarding/Paging81Programming a Fax Forwarding Number81Programming Paging Number82Setting Fax Storage83Changing Remote Access Code83Remote Retrieval84Using Remote Access Code84Remote Commands84Change Paging/Fax Forwarding Setting84Retrieve a Fax85Check the Receiving Status85Change Answer Mode85Exit Remote Operation85Retrieving Memory Status List86Retrieving Fax Messages86Changing Fax Forwarding Number8710 Message Center (For FAX 870MC and MFC 970MC Only)89Message Center Mode89Flexible Memory Settings (Message Storage)89Setting Up Message Center90Setting Message Storage90Recording Message Center Outgoing Message91Listening to Outgoing Message (OGM)91Erasing Outgoing Message (OGM)91Activating Message Center Mode92Message Indicator92Playing Voice Messages and Memos92Printing a Fax Message93Backup Printing Option93Erasing Messages93To erase voice messages individually94To erase messages all at once94Setting Maximum Time for Incoming Messages94Setting Toll Saver95ICM Recording Monitor95Recording a Memo95Recording a Conversation96Fax Forwarding/Paging96Programming a Fax Forwarding Number96Programming Paging Number97Remote Retrieval98Using Remote Access Code98Changing Remote Access Code98Remote Control Commands99Retrieving Memory Status List100Retrieving Fax Messages100Changing Fax Forwarding Number10111 Message Center Pro (For FAX 870MC and MFC 970MC Only)103Message Center Pro103Start with a Plan103Setting Up Message Center Pro104Voice105Recording Voice Information in Memory Box105Playing Voice Information in Memory Box105Erasing Voice Information in Memory Box106Personal Mailbox106Recording Personal Mailbox OGM/Password106Playing Personal Mailbox Messages107Erasing Incoming Messages and Memo From Personal Mailbox107To erase an individual message107To erase all messages108Recording Memo in Personal Mailbox108Remote Retrieval of Incoming Messages and Memo in Personal Mailbox108Recording Second Level OGM109Playing Second Level OGM109Erasing Second Level OGM109Recording First Level OGM110Playing First Level OGM110Erasing First Level OGM110Turning On Message Center Pro11112 Printing Reports113FAX/MFC Settings and Activity113To Print a Report114Transmission Verification (Xmit) Report114Activity Report Interval11413 Important Information115Standard Telephone and FCC Notices115These notices are in effect on models sold and used in the United States only.115International Energy Star Compliance Statement116Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only)117Federal Communications Commission Compliance Notice (For USA Only)117Important Safety Instructions119Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties121Compilation and Publication Notice121Trademarks12214 Troubleshooting and Maintenance123Troubleshooting123Fax-Back System123Brother on the World Wide Web123Brother Bulletin Board124Error Messages124If You Are Having Difficulty with Your FAX/MFC128Printing or Receiving Faxes128Condensed Print and Horizontal Streaks; Top and Bottom of Sentences Cut Off128Vertical Black Lines When Receiving128Phone Line or Connections128FAX/MFC Does Not Answer When Called128No Dial Tone on the Handset128The Caller ID does not display after the Call Waiting Signal128Sending Faxes129Poor Transmitting Quality129Dialing Does Not Work129Vertical Black Lines When Sending129Handling Incoming Calls129Double Ring in FAX/TEL Mode129Transferring a Call to the FAX/MFC129FAX/MFC “Hears” Voice as CNG Tone129Transmission Verification Report Prints “Result: NG”130Custom Features on a Single Line130Packing and Shipping the FAX/MFC131Regular Maintenance132Cleaning the Scanner132Cleaning the Print Head133For Customer Service13315 Setting Up the MFC 970MC and Computer to Work Together135Before You Install Multi-Function Link135Package Contents135PC Configuration Requirements136Connecting the MFC 970MC to Your PC136Available Options137Install Multi-Function Link Software137On-Line Documentation137Product Support137Brother Web Link137Installing the Multi-Function Link Software138Overview of Basic Steps138Accessing the Software Installation Window138Installing the Brother Software138Viewing On-Line Documentation13916 Using the Multi-Function Link Software (For MFC 970MC Only)141Introduction141Running the Brother Software142Multi-Function Link143Visioneer PaperPort LE143Sending a Fax from Your PC144Sending a Quick Fax144Sending a Fax from the Main Menu145Sending a Fax from a Windows® Application146Receiving Faxes into the PC147Before You Begin147Checklist for the MFC:147On your PC:147Viewing Received Faxes148Scanning a Document148Scanning Options149Resolution149Contrast150Image Type150Scanning into the PaperPort Viewer15017 Multi-Function Link (option) for FAX 750, FAX 770 and FAX 870MC15118 Specifications153Glossary155Index159Brother Numbers163Fax-Back System163Brother on the World Wide Web163Brother Bulletin Board163For Customer Service163Ordering Accessories and Supplies164Size: 1.45 MBPages: 165Language: EnglishOpen manual
