Visioneer MFC7050C User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Brother Numbers

  3
• Table of Contents

  7
• 1 Introduction

  17
  • Using This Manual

    17
    • Finding Information

      17
  • Test Sheet Procedures (For USA Only)

    18
  • About Fax Machines

    18
    • Fax Tones and Handshake

      18
    • ECM (Error Correction Mode)

      19
  • MFC 7050C Control Panel Keys

    20
• 2 MFC Setup and connections

  21
  • Caution

    21
  • Packing Listed

    22
  • Choosing a Location

    23
  • Assembly

    24
    • Selecting Paper Thickness

      28
    • Installing Ink Cartridges (Initial Setup)

      29
      • Preserving Ink Cartridges

        32
    • Aligning Ink Cartridges

      33
    • Photo Printouts

      34
    • Cleaning the Ink Cartridges

      35
    • Cleaning the Cartridge Carrier

      37
    • Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD)

      38
      • Untitled

        38
      • Connections

        39
      • Outgoing Message (OGM)

        39
    • Connecting an External Telephone

      39
    • Special Line Considerations

      40
      • Roll Over Phone Lines

        40
      • Two-Line Phone System

        40
      • Converting Telephone Wall Outlets

        40
        • Installing MFC, External Two-Line TAD, and Two-Line Telephone

          41
    • Multi-Line Connections (PBX)

      42
      • If you are installing the MFC to work with a PBX:

        42
    • Custom Features on a Single Line

      42
• 3 Paper

  43
  • Paper Affects the Print Quality

    43
  • About Paper

    44
    • Handling and Using Special Paper

      44
      • Recommended Paper for the MFC 7050C

        44
    • Paper Specifications for Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder

      45
    • Print Area

      46
• 4 On-Screen Programming

  47
  • User-Friendly Programming

    47
    • Function Mode

      47
    • Alternating Displays

      48
    • Function Selection Table

      48
• 5 Initial Setup

  53
  • Getting Started

    53
    • Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse)

      53
    • Setting Date and Time

      54
    • Setting Station ID

      54
      • Entering Text

        55
        • Inserting spaces

          55
        • Making corrections

          55
        • Repeating letters

          55
        • Special characters and symbols

          56
    • Setting the Beeper Volume

      57
    • Choosing the Handset Volume

      57
      • Setting Volume Amplify

        58
    • Setting the Speaker Volume

      58
    • Setting the Ring Volume

      59
    • Memory Storage

      59
    • Delayed Timer

      59
• 6 Setup Receive

  61
  • Basic Receiving Operations

    61
    • Setting the Answer Mode

      61
      • To select or change your Answer Mode

        62
    • Setting Ring Delay

      63
    • Setting F/T Ring Time (For FAX/TEL Mode Only)

      63
    • Printing a Reduced Incoming Fax

      64
      • Recommended Reductions

        64
    • Setting Paper Size

      65
  • Advanced Receiving Operations

    66
    • Operation from Extension Telephone

      66
      • For FAX/TEL Mode Only

        66
      • Troubleshooting Remote Codes

        66
    • Changing Remote Codes

      67
    • Polling

      67
      • Setting Up Polling Receive

        67
      • Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive

        68
    • Canceling a Scheduled Job

      68
    • Distinctive Ring

      69
      • Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern

        70
    • Caller ID

      71
• 7 Setup Send

  73
  • Before You Begin

    73
    • ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)

      73
    • Resolution

      74
    • Manual Transmission

      74
    • Automatic Transmission

      75
    • Manual and Automatic Fax Redial

      75
    • Dual Access

      75
    • Real Time Transmission

      76
    • Checking Job Status

      76
    • Canceling Jobs in Memory

      77
  • Basic Sending Operations

    77
    • Composing Electronic Cover Page

      77
      • Cover Page for Next Fax Only

        78
      • Always Send Cover Page

        79
      • Using a Printed Cover Page

        80
    • Cover Page Message

      80
      • Composing Your Own Comments

        80
    • Untitled

      81
  • Advanced Sending Operations

    81
    • Overseas Mode

      81
    • Delayed Fax

      82
    • Broadcasting

      83
    • Setting Up for Polling Transmit

      84
• 8 Setup Auto Dial Numbers

  85
  • Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing

    85
    • Storing One Touch Dial Numbers

      85
    • Storing Speed Dial Numbers

      87
    • Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers

      88
    • Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting

      89
• 9 Telephone Operation

  91
  • Dialing Options

    91
    • Manual Dialing

      91
    • One Touch Dialing

      92
    • Speed Dialing

      92
    • Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers

      93
    • Hold

      93
    • Pause

      93
    • Redial

      94
    • Tone/Pulse

      94
    • Searching Telephone Index

      94
• 10 Printing Reports

  95
  • MFC Settings and Activity

    95
    • To Print a Report

      96
    • Transmission Verification (Xmit) Report

      96
    • Activity Report Interval

      96
• 11 Making Copies

  97
  • Using MFC as a Copier

    97
    • Making a Single Copy

      98
    • Making Multiple Copies

      98
    • Stacking Multiple Copies

      98
    • Sorting Multiple Copies

      98
    • Reducing and Enlarging Copies

      99
    • Copying a Photograph

      99
• 12 Message Center

  101
  • Introduction

    101
  • Message Center Mode

    101
    • Flexible Memory Settings (Message Storage)

      102
    • Setting Up the Message Center

      103
    • Step 1: Setting Message Storage

      103
    • Step 2: Recording Message Center Outgoing Message (OGM)

      104
      • Listening to Outgoing Message (OGM)

        104
      • Erasing Outgoing Message (OGM)

        104
    • Step 3: Activating Message Center Mode

      105
    • Message Indicators

      105
    • Playing Voice Messages

      105
    • Printing a Fax Message

      106
    • Backup Printing Option

      106
    • Erasing Messages

      106
      • To erase voice messages individually

        106
      • To erase messages all at once

        107
    • Setting Maximum Time for Incoming Messages

      107
    • Setting Toll Saver

      107
    • ICM Recording Monitor

      108
    • Fax Forwarding/Paging

      108
      • Programming a Fax Forwarding Number

        108
      • Programming Paging Number

        109
  • Remote Retrieval

    110
    • Using Remote Retrieval Access Code

      110
    • Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code

      110
    • Remote Commands

      111
    • Retrieving Memory Status List

      113
    • Retrieving Fax Messages

      113
    • Changing Fax Forwarding Number Remotely

      114
• 13 Walk-Up Video Printing

  115
  • Getting Started

    115
    • Setting Up Video Print Mode

      116
  • Color Video Printing

    116
  • Changing Default Settings

    117
    • Setting Paper Type

      119
    • Setting Video Printing Quality

      119
    • Setting Video Type

      119
    • Setting Print Size

      120
    • Video Printing Color Adjustment

      120
    • Video Printing Brightness

      121
  • Video Capture to PC

    122
• 14 Setting Up the MFC and Computer to Work Together

  123
  • Before You Install Multi-Function Link Pro Software

    123
    • If You Don't Have a CD-ROM Drive

      124
    • Computer Requirements

      124
  • Connecting the MFC to the Computer

    125
  • Installing Multi-Function Link Pro Software (CD-ROM)

    126
    • Overview of Basic Steps

      126
    • Choosing the Software to Install

      127
      • Install Multi-Function Link Pro Software

        127
      • Install NetCentric FaxStorm

        127
      • Install Automatic E-Mail Printing

        127
      • Install 3D FaxSpeed

        127
      • Install MFC-7050 Series Drivers Only

        127
    • Other Options

      127
      • View On-Line Documentation

        127
      • View Product Support Information

        127
      • Brother Web Link

        127
      • Exit

        128
    • Installing the Brother Software

      128
  • Receiving Messages into the PC

    131
    • MF Link Mode

      131
  • Brother Status Monitor

    132
• 15 Using MFC as a Printer

  133
  • Features

    133
  • Printer Driver

    134
  • Choosing the Right Kind of Paper

    134
  • Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder

    134
    • Selecting the Paper Thickness

      135
    • Loading Paper

      135
    • Loading Envelopes and Special Print Media

      135
  • Simultaneous Printing/Fax

    136
  • Printer Operation Keys

    137
    • On/Off Line Key

      137
    • Reset Key

      137
    • Priority Key

      137
    • Ink Management Key

      137
• 16 Windows Printing

  139
  • Printer Emulation

    139
  • Using the Brother Printer Driver

    139
  • Paper Tab

    140
    • Copies

      141
      • Reverse Order

        141
      • Collate

        141
    • Orientation

      141
    • Paper Size

      142
      • Custom Paper Size

        143
    • Output Media

      144
    • Paper Source

      144
    • Restore Defaults

      144
  • Color /Quality Tab

    145
    • Color Options

      145
    • Color/Monochrome

      146
      • Color

        146
      • Black, White and Grayscale

        146
    • Print Quality

      146
    • Manual Settings

      147
    • Color Control

      148
    • Halftone Type

      149
  • Options Tab

    150
    • Layout

      150
    • TrueType Options

      151
    • Ink Cartridge Maintenance

      151
  • Watermarks Tab

    152
    • Setting Up Watermarks

      152
    • Font

      153
    • Position

      153
    • Adjustment

      154
    • Creating Custom Watermarks

      154
• 17 Using the Multi-Function Link Pro Software

  155
  • Introduction

    155
    • Multi-Function Link Pro Fax

      156
    • Visioneer PaperPort LE

      156
  • Sending a Fax from Your PC

    157
    • Sending a Quick Fax

      157
    • Sending a Fax from the Main Menu

      158
    • Sending a Fax from a Windows Application

      158
  • Receiving Faxes into the PC

    159
    • Checklist for the MFC

      159
    • Checklist for Your PC

      159
    • Viewing Received Faxes

      160
  • Scanning a Document

    161
    • TWAIN Compliant

      161
    • Accessing the Scanner

      161
    • Scanning a Document into the PC

      162
      • Settings in the Scanner Window

        162
        • Resolution:

          162
        • Scan Mode:

          162
        • Contrast:

          163
        • Paper Size:

          163
        • Video Capture:

          163
  • Video Capture to PC

    164
    • Connecting Your Video Equipment

      164
    • Capturing an Image

      165
• 18 Color Faxing with FaxSpeed

  167
  • Introduction

    167
  • How FaxSpeed Works

    168
    • Special Coded Format (InfoImage)

      168
  • Installing FaxSpeed

    169
    • Selecting Multi-Function Link Pro As Your Fax Application

      170
    • Creating FaxSpeed Read Module Disks for Recipients

      171
  • Quick Start Procedures

    172
    • How to Send an InfoImage

      172
    • Using the FaxSpeed Macro

      173
      • To send the current document in your word processor directly to FaxSpeed:

        173
    • How to Read an InfoImage that Was Printed at Your MFC

      174
    • How to Read an InfoImage that Was Received Into Multi-Function Link Pro

      175
      • To read an InfoImage after viewing it in PaperPort:

        175
    • If the Recipient Uses Another Fax Application

      176
      • FaxSpeed Read Module for Recipients

        176
    • If Recipient Uses Fax Machine and Scanner

      177
      • FaxSpeed Read Module for Recipients

        177
• 19 Using Internet Faxing with NetCentric FaxStorm

  179
  • NetCentric Internet Fax

    179
    • Before You Begin

      180
      • Compatible Operating Systems

        180
      • Set Up Your Fax Service Account

        180
    • Receiving Faxes

      180
      • Creating an Inbound Account

        181
    • Installing NetCentric FaxStorm

      182
    • Overview of Utilities

      182
      • Contact Manager

        182
      • Cover Page Builder

        182
      • Print Driver

        182
      • Status Manager

        183
      • Viewfax (A Fax File Viewing Application)

        183
    • Accessing NetCentric FaxStorm

      183
    • Sending Faxes

      184
      • General Tab

        184
        • Addressing a Fax

          185
        • Adding Contacts One at a Time

          185
        • Selecting a Group (or a Contact from a Group)

          186
        • Saving a New Contact from the Fax Send Window

          186
        • Specifying a Cover Page

          187
        • About Sending a Fax as E-mail

          187
      • Attachments Tab

        188
      • Options/Sender Tab

        189
    • Sending from Other Windows Applications

      189
      • If You Are Using Windows 95/98

        189
      • If You Are Using Windows NT Workstation Version 4.0

        190
    • Setting Up Contacts in the Contact Manager

      190
      • To Add a New Contact to the All Group:

        191
      • To Add a New Contact to Another Group:

        192
      • Setting Up Multiple Addresses

        193
      • Moving or Copying a Contact to Another Group

        194
      • Creating a Group for Broadcasting

        195
    • Managing Your Faxes in the Status Manager

      195
      • Accessing the Status Manager

        196
      • Checking the Status of Sent Faxes (Outbox)

        196
      • Viewing Faxes You Received (Inbox)

        196
    • Managing Faxes from Your Account Page

      197
      • Accessing Your Account Page

        197
      • Viewing Received Faxes in Your Account Page Inbox

        197
      • Checking Sent Faxes in Your Account Page Outbox

        198
    • Customer Support

      198
      • Contact NetCentric Corporation at

        198
• 20 Using Automatic E-Mail Printing

  199
  • Automatic E-Mail Printing (For Windows 95/98 Only)

    199
    • Main Features

      200
    • Automatic E-Mail Printing is for Windows 95/98 Only

      200
      • You Cannot Use a 16-bit TCP/IP Stack

        200
      • If You Are Using Korean Windows 95/98

        200
    • Setting Up Automatic E-Mail Printing

      201
      • Setting Up the Server

        201
      • Setting the Check Time

        202
    • Using Automatic E-Mail Printing

      203
    • Uninstalling Automatic E-Mail Printing from Windows 95/98

      203
      • If the Uninstall Program Displays an Error Message

        203
      • To Access the Add/Remove Programs Properties Window:

        204
• 21 Brother Control Panel

  205
  • Brother Control Panel

    205
  • General Settings

    206
    • Answer Mode

      207
    • Dial Mode

      207
    • Reports

      208
    • Activity Report Printing

      208
    • Print Transmission Verification Report

      208
  • Fax Settings

    209
    • General Tab

      209
      • Station ID

        210
      • Custom Cover Page

        210
      • Remote

        210
      • Speaker Volume

        210
    • Options Tab

      211
      • MF Link Mode

        211
      • Incoming Fax Reduction Percentage

        211
    • Auto Dial Tab

      212
      • Auto Dial Numbers

        212
        • Dial Type

          212
        • Name:

          213
        • ID:

          213
        • Number:

          213
        • Type

          213
        • Group Numbers (For Broadcasting)

          213
        • Group

          213
        • Name

          213
        • One Touch ID

          213
        • Group List:

          213
    • Advanced Settings Tab

      214
      • Fax Forward / Paging

        215
      • Remote Retrieval Access Code

        215
  • Ink Cartridge Maintenance

    216
    • Aligning the Ink Cartridges

      216
    • Cleaning the Ink Heads

      217
    • Installing or Replacing Ink Cartridges

      217
    • Left Cartridge

      218
    • Right Cartridge

      218
• 22 Important Information

  219
  • Standard Telephone and FCC Notices

    219
    • These notices are in effect on models sold and used in the United States only.

      219
    • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)

      221
    • Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only)

      222
    • International ENERGY STAR Compliance Statement

      222
    • Important Safety Instructions

      223
    • Compilation and Publication Notice

      226
    • Trademarks

      226
• 23 Specifications

  227
  • Product Description

    227
  • Fax Specifications

    227
  • Printer Specifications

    229
    • Printing

      229
    • Controller

      229
    • Print Media

      230
• 24 Troubleshooting and Maintenance

  231
  • Troubleshooting

    231
    • Fax-Back System

      231
    • Brother on the World Wide Web

      231
    • Brother Bulletin Board

      231
    • Error Messages

      232
    • Document Jam

      234
    • Printer Jam or Paper Jam

      234
      • Paper is jammed inside front of MFC

        235
      • Paper is jammed inside back of MFC

        235
    • If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC

      236
      • Printing or Receiving Faxes

        236
      • Phone Line or Connections

        237
      • Sending Faxes

        237
      • Handling Incoming Calls

        237
      • Printer Difficulties

        238
      • Video Capture

        239
    • Head Cleaning Page

      240
    • Aligning Ink Cartridges

      240
  • Packing and Shipping the MFC

    241
  • Routine Maintenance

    244
    • Cleaning the Scanner

      244
    • Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen

      244
    • Cleaning the Ink Cartridges

      245
    • Cleaning the Cartridge Carrier

      245
    • Storing an Extra Ink Cartridge

      245
      • Preserving Ink Cartridges

        245
    • Disposing of the Used Ink Cartridge

      246
    • Replacing the Ink Cartridges (Routine Maintenance)

      246
  • For Customer Service

    249
• Glossary

  251
• Index

  257