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Page 1 - OWNER’S MANUAL

MFC-730MFC-740®OWNER’S MANUAL

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viTABLE OF CONTENTS13Using MFCas PrinterFeatures ... 115Pr

Page 3 - REQUEST TO INSTALL SOCKET(S)

88CHAPTER ELEVENMaking Multiple CopiesYou can make multiple copies in black and white or (one colour forMFC-740) using your MFC. When you use Mono Cop

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89COPY OPERATIONSMaking Enlarged or Reduced Copies(Temporary Setting)1Insert the document face down in the feeder.2Press Enlarge/Reduce. The screen d

Page 5 - Table of Contents

90CHAPTER ELEVENUsing the Copy Quality Key (This is a temporary setting)The Copy Quality key changes the settings for quality (NORMAL, HIGHor DRAFT) a

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91COPY OPERATIONSUsing the Paper Type Key (This is a temporary setting)If you use premium paper, the copy quality is improved. You can choosePLAIN, I

Page 7 - Quick-Dial

92CHAPTER ELEVENCopy Quality – Default SettingsChanging Default SettingsPress Menu, 3 to change default settings for Copy mode. These settingswill rem

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93COPY OPERATIONS1.PAPER TYPEPress Menu and 3.PAPER:PLAINPAPER:INK JETPAPER:GLOSSYPAPER:TRNSPRNCYINK JET:360DPIINK JET:720DPIINK JET:OTHERQUALITY:DRAF

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94CHAPTER ELEVENSelect Paper Type (This is a permanent setting)1Press Menu, 3, 1. The screen displays1.PAPER TYPE2Press Set.3Press or to select y

Page 10 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

95COPY OPERATIONSSelect Copy Quality (This is a permanent setting)1Press Menu, 3, 2.2Press or to select copy quality.QUALITY:NORMALQUALITY:HIGHQUA

Page 11 - PC Printing

96CHAPTER ELEVENColour Adjustment1Press Menu, 3, 4.2Press or to select RED, GREEN, or BLUE.3Press Set.R: – +Light

Page 12 - Specifications

97COPY OPERATIONSSelecting a Single Colour (One Colour)For black and white originals, you can select a single colour, instead ofblack, as the default

Page 13 - Introduction

viiTABLE OF CONTENTSIf you are using Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0: ... 138If you are using Windows® 3.1 or 3.11: ...

Page 14 - About Fax Machines

98CHAPTER ELEVENLegal LimitationsColour reproductions of certain documents are illegal and may result ineither criminal or civil liability. This Notic

Page 15 - ECM (Error Correction Mode)

12CHAPTER TWELVEMessage Manager(Only for MFC-740)99IntroductionThis section provides you with information about how to operate theMessage Manager feat

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100CHAPTER TWELVEFlexible Memory Settings (Message Store)Message Manager Mode offers you six flexible memory settings, so thatyou can decide which kin

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101MESSAGE MANAGER (ONLY FOR MFC-740)Setting the Message StoreSelect the setting from the descriptions of “Flexible Memory Settings”.1Press Menu, 1, 8

Page 18 - PQRS TUV WXYZ

102CHAPTER TWELVE3Press Set.4Press Record, then pick up the handset to record a message.For example: Hello. We are unable to take your call at this ti

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103MESSAGE MANAGER (ONLY FOR MFC-740)Message IndicatorOnce you return home or to the office you can easily and quickly see ifany voice or fax messages

Page 20 - CHAPTER ONE

104CHAPTER TWELVEPlaying Voice Messages and MemosFollow the steps below to listen to voice messages and memos.1Press Play. Adjust volume by pressing

Page 21 - Connections

105MESSAGE MANAGER (ONLY FOR MFC-740)Backup Printing OptionWhen you choose DOC:ON in the Message Manager mode, allincoming fax messages are stored in

Page 22 - Choosing a Location

106CHAPTER TWELVETo erase messages all at once1Press Erase. The screen prompts you to choose what kind ofmessages you want to erase.ERASE ALL VOICE?SE

Page 23 - Assembly

107MESSAGE MANAGER (ONLY FOR MFC-740)When Toll Saver is ON, it overrides your Ring Delay setting. Toll Savermust be OFF for the MFC to operate using y

Page 24 - CHAPTER TWO

viiiTABLE OF CONTENTSThe Control/Maintenance Tab...162Monitor Calibration ...

Page 25 - MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

108CHAPTER TWELVEFax Forwarding/PagingWhen Paging is set to ON, your MFC dials the phone number you haveprogrammed and, when connected, plays the Pagi

Page 26 - Attach the document tray

109MESSAGE MANAGER (ONLY FOR MFC-740)2Press or to reachPAGING MSG.3Press Set.4Press Record, then pick up the handset to record a message.5Press St

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110CHAPTER TWELVEUsing the Remote Access Code1Dial your MFC phone number from a touch tone phone.2When your MFC answers and beeps, immediately enter y

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111MESSAGE MANAGER (ONLY FOR MFC-740)Remote control commands91 Playing voice messages1 { (Skip back)2 } (Skip next)9 STOP Playing92 Record Memo93 Er

Page 29 - Installing the Ink Cartridges

112CHAPTER TWELVERetrieving the Memory Status ListYou can retrieve the Memory Status List from a remote fax machine tosee if you have any fax messages

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113MESSAGE MANAGER (ONLY FOR MFC-740)3When you hear two short beeps, use the dial pad to press 9 5 4.4Enter the new number of the remote fax machine (

Page 31 - BLCK?1.YES 2.NO

114CHAPTER TWELVE

Page 32 - 1.YES 2.NO

13CHAPTER THIRTEENUsing MFCas Printer115FeaturesThe Multi-Function Center offers you many features you will find in ahigh quality ink jet printer.Fast

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116CHAPTER THIRTEENStraight Paper Path—The MFC can use various types of paper: plainpaper, coated paper, glossy paper, transparencies, and envelopes.

Page 34 - Using Extension Telephones

117USING MFC AS PRINTER2Your PC sends a print command and data to the MFC. The screendisplays the date and time, and RECEIVING DATA.3If there are more

Page 35 - Answering Device (TAD)

1Using This ManualThank you for purchasing a Brother multifunction center (MFC).This MFC has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screenprompts

Page 36

118CHAPTER THIRTEEN4Close the feeder cover.Manual Feed SlotYou can use only one sheet at a time in the Manual Feed Slot. Paperloaded in the Manual Fee

Page 37 - About Brother Paper

119USING MFC AS PRINTER6From your PC application, tell the MFC to begin printing. Oncompletion, you can place another envelope in the manual feed slot

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120CHAPTER THIRTEENReset KeyIf the screen displays REMAINED DATA, you can clear data remainingin the printer memory by pressing On/Off Line, then pres

Page 39 - Print Area

14CHAPTER FOURTEENWalk-UpVideo Printing121Walk-Up Video Printing lets you use your MFC, connected to yourcamcorder, digital camera, video game, or VCR

Page 40 - CHAPTER THREE

122CHAPTER FOURTEENAuto SwitchWhenever you connect video equipment to the MFC and turn the videosignal on, the MFC Paper Type and Copy Quality keys au

Page 41 - Programming

123WALK-UP VIDEO PRINTINGBlack & White Video PrintingFor Black and white video printing, follow the steps for Colour VideoPrinting, using Mono Cop

Page 42 - Function Selection Table

124CHAPTER FOURTEEN5Press or to select the video type.VIDEO:MOVINGVIDEO:STILL6When the screen displays your selection, press Set.The screen displa

Page 43 - 1. Fax Functions (continued)

125WALK-UP VIDEO PRINTING5Press Mono Copy or Colour Copy.The screen showsPRINTINGONLINEUsing the Brightness KeyYou can choose brightness setting befor

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126CHAPTER FOURTEEN 1.PAPER TYPEPress Menu and 4.PAPER:PLAINQUALITY:HIGHQUALITY:NORMALPAPER:INK JETPAPER:GLOSSYPAPER:TRNSPRNCYINK JET:360DPIINK J

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127WALK-UP VIDEO PRINTING3Press or to select a paper type.If you are using Brother coated paper for 360 dpi (BP36CA) or 720dpi (BP72CA), select IN

Page 46 - 4. Video Functions

2CHAPTER ONESymbols Used In This ManualNote or additional information.The MFC may be damaged or may not workcorrectly if this is not observed.Warning.

Page 47 - Getting Started

128CHAPTER FOURTEEN If you don’t have enough memory to process the selected video image,the print quality may be poor even for a still frame.Setting

Page 48 - Setting the Station ID

129WALK-UP VIDEO PRINTINGVideo Printing BrightnessYou can choose brightness setting before making a copy.1Press Menu, 4, 6.2Press to make a darker c

Page 49 - INITIAL SETUP

130CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Page 50 - Repeating letters

15CHAPTER FIFTEENPrintingReports131MFC Settings and JournalYou can print the following lists and reports:1.XMIT REPORTChoose if Transmission Verificat

Page 51 - Setting PABX

132CHAPTER FIFTEENTo Print a Report1Press Menu, 1, 7.2Enter the number (see list above) of the report you want to print. Forexample, press 4 to print

Page 52 - Setting the Speaker Volume

133PRINTING REPORTS5When the screen displays the setting you want, press Set.6Enter the time to begin printing, in 24-hour format. (For example,enter

Page 53 - Memory Storage

134CHAPTER FIFTEEN

Page 54 - CHAPTER FIVE

16CHAPTER SIXTEENSetting Up the MFC andComputer toWork Together135Before You Begin1Make sure you have an IEEE 1284 compliant, bi-directional paralleli

Page 55 - Basic Receiving Operations

136CHAPTER SIXTEENNotice to PC UserA small filter core and cable tie are enclosed in the vinyl bag with yourMFC. PLEASE SAVE THESE PARTS. You will nee

Page 56

137SETTING UP THE MFC AND COMPUTER TO WORK TOGETHERComputer RequirementsRecommended system requirements for the communication softwaresuite provided

Page 57 - (For Fax/Tel Mode Only)

3INTRODUCTIONWhen your MFC is in Fax/Tel mode, it answers with a short beep. Afterthis beep, the fax machine listens for CNG tones, and then responds

Page 58 - Fax Detect

138CHAPTER SIXTEENInstalling MFC-730 Printer DriverIf you are using Windows NT® WorkstationVersion 4.0:1Click the Start button in the Taskbar.2Select

Page 59 - 5.REDUCTION

139SETTING UP THE MFC AND COMPUTER TO WORK TOGETHER5Select the Port you will use (we recommend LPT1), and click theNext button.6Click the Have Disk b

Page 60 - Reception into Memory

140CHAPTER SIXTEENIf you are using Windows® 3.1 or 3.11:1Insert the floppy disk for the MFC-730 printer driver into drive A.2From the Program Manager

Page 61 - For Fax/Tel Mode Only

141SETTING UP THE MFC AND COMPUTER TO WORK TOGETHERInstalling Brother Drivers for yourMFC-740 in Windows®Brother DriversThe following software is pro

Page 62 - Changing Remote Codes

142CHAPTER SIXTEENInstalling Brother Drivers for your MFC-740under Windows®All the software and drivers are supplied on a single CD. An Auto-Installpr

Page 63 - Advantages of Caller ID

143SETTING UP THE MFC AND COMPUTER TO WORK TOGETHERWin95/98/NT4.0A Click the START button and then select RUN from the Start Menu.B Type “X:\SETUP.EX

Page 64 - Telephone Rings

144CHAPTER SIXTEENInstalling the MFC-740 Maintenance Utility forDOSBefore you install the program, make sure you have the followinghardware and softwa

Page 65 - SETUP RECEIVE

145SETTING UP THE MFC AND COMPUTER TO WORK TOGETHER2Type MFC7DOS and press the Enter key.C:\directory name>MFC7DOSThe main screen will appear on y

Page 66 - Previous

146CHAPTER SIXTEEN

Page 67 - Setup for Polling Receive

17CHAPTER SEVENTEENOptional Accessories(Only for MFC-740)Memory BoardThe memory board is installed on the main controller board inside theMFC. When y

Page 68 - CHAPTER SIX

4CHAPTER ONEMFC-730 Control Panel Overview1TelUse to shuttle the linebetween handset and monitorspeaker.2R (Recall)Use this key to gain accessto an ou

Page 69 - Sequential Polling

148CHAPTER SEVENTEENInstalling the Optional Memory Board1Disconnect the telephone line cord, then unplug the power cord fromthe AC socket and disconne

Page 70 - Setting PC Interface Mode

149OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES4Hold the edge of the memory board and do not touch its surface.Insert the memory board in the connector on the Main Board andm

Page 71 - Before You Begin

150CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

Page 72 - Contrast

18CHAPTER EIGHTEENPC Printing151Printer Emulation If you are printing from the Windows environment, it is best to choosethe GDI Brother MFC-730 or MF

Page 73 - Dual Access

152CHAPTER EIGHTEENData 1QualityPage LengthCharacter SetAuto LFText Print DirectionCondensedData 2Character PitchLF PitchAuto CRZero FontPaper SizeBla

Page 74 - Real Time Transmission

153PC PRINTINGThe Paper TabThe paper tab screen allows you to set up the Paper Size, Paper Source,Orientation, Scaling, and Copies.To access the Broth

Page 75 - Cover Page for Next Fax Only

154CHAPTER EIGHTEENPaper SizeYou can select the size of paper and envelopes and also define other sizes ofpaper.A4 (International) 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x

Page 76 - Always Send Cover Page

155PC PRINTINGPaper SourceFor the MFC, you can choose Feeder or Manual.FeederThe multi-purpose sheet feeder is primarily used for printing onstandard-

Page 77 - Cover Page Message

156CHAPTER EIGHTEENIf your application software contains a similar function to this,both settings will be effective. Do not use the two selectionssimu

Page 78 - Advanced Sending Operations

157PC PRINTINGThe Quality/Colour TabThe Quality/Colour tab enables you to select the print quality, media,colours (matched to PC monitor, custom colou

Page 79 - Delayed Transmission (Timer)

5INTRODUCTION12BrightnessLets you adjust thebrightness of the wholeimage to be lighter or darker.13Paper TypeUse this key to temporarilychange the pap

Page 80 - Broadcasting

158CHAPTER EIGHTEENQualitySelect the print quality. The print quality and speed are related. Higherquality takes a longer time to print.Draft : 360 x

Page 81 - SETUP SEND

159PC PRINTINGColour/MonoColourWhen your document contains colour and you want to print it in colour,select this mode. Only generic colours will appea

Page 82 - Setup for Polling Transmit

160CHAPTER EIGHTEENDocumentThe printer driver will select the most suitable colour matching methoddepending on your document type. Generally, text and

Page 83 - Checking Job Status

161PC PRINTING Match Monitor (Available only when ICM is turned Off.)Suitable for photographic images. Colour is adjusted to get theclosest colour ma

Page 84 - INSERT DOCUMENT

162CHAPTER EIGHTEENThe Control/Maintenance TabSelect the Control/Maintenance tab from the Brother MFC-730/740printer driver dialog box:(MFC-740)Select

Page 85

163PC PRINTINGMonitor CalibrationIf you want to get the closest colour to your PC monitor on the printouts,calibrate your monitor by clicking this but

Page 86 - Storing Speed Dial Numbers

164CHAPTER EIGHTEENCleaningIf you see some dots missing on the printout, clean the print head. Printthe test page and find out which colour has proble

Page 87 - Speed Dial Numbers

19CHAPTER NINETEENImportantInformation165Important Safety Instructions1Read all of these instructions.2Save them for later reference.3Follow all warni

Page 88 - CHAPTER EIGHT

166CHAPTER NINETEEN12Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinetslots, since they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out

Page 89 - Operation

167IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAny other usage will invalidate the approval of the apparatus, if as aresult it then ceases to comply with the standards again

Page 90 - Speed Dialling

6CHAPTER ONEMFC-740 Control Panel OverviewVolumeHelp /BroadcastMICStartStopShiftRecord Erase PlayOn / Off LineResetInk ManagementCopy QualityEnlarge /

Page 91 - Chain Dialling

168CHAPTER NINETEENIMPORTANT-For Your SafetyTo ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be insertedonly into a standard three-pin power

Page 92 - Tel Key (Only for MFC-730)

20CHAPTER TWENTYTroubleshootingand MaintenanceTroubleshootingError MessagesAs with any sophisticated office product, errors may sometimes occur. Ifthi

Page 93 - Remote Fax

170CHAPTER TWENTYERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTIONMACHINE ERROR XXMFC has a mechanical problem Cut the power off. Then contact yourBrother dealer for service

Page 94 - Setting Fax Storage

171TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEPrinter Jam or Paper JamRemove the jammed paper depending on where it is jammed in theMFC.Paper is jammed in the mu

Page 95

172CHAPTER TWENTY3Holding the cassette, pull the jammed paper out of the multi-purposesheet feeder from underneath the cassette.Paper is jammed inside

Page 96 - Exit Remote Operation

173TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE2Lift the top cover and make sure where the paper is jammed.2Top Cover1Paper is jammed inside the front of the MFC.R

Page 97

174CHAPTER TWENTYReplace the multi-purpose sheet feeder.Paper is jammed inside the back of the MFC.Release Lever (Blue)1Pull the paper out of the back

Page 98 - CHAPTER TEN

175TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEDIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONSWhite Lines in Text or Graphics Clean the print head (see Cleaning the Print Head in this chap

Page 99 - Operations

176CHAPTER TWENTYDIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONSPrinter DifficultiesHorizontal lines appear in Text or Clean the print head (see Cleaning the Print Head in thi

Page 100 - Making Multiple Copies

177TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE3Press Start. The MFC begins printing.4Press Stop to exit.Cleaning the Print HeadClean the print head if you get a h

Page 101 - (Temporary Setting)

7INTRODUCTION13BrightnessLets you adjust thebrightness of the wholeimage to be lighter or darker.14Paper TypeUse this key to temporarilychange the pap

Page 102 - (This is a temporary setting)

178CHAPTER TWENTY2Press Start. The MFC prints a sample page. Study the alignment page and decide which sample numbers showthe most evenly printed ink

Page 103 - SELECT { } & SET

179TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCETurning Off Bi-directional PrintingYou can further improve print quality by turning off bi-directionalprinting and s

Page 104 - Changing Default Settings

180CHAPTER TWENTYPacking and Shipping the MFCWhenever you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came withyour MFC. If you do not pack the

Page 105 - COPY OPERATIONS

181TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE4Wrap the MFC in the plastic bag and place it in the original cartonwith the original packing material.5Place additi

Page 106 - PAPER:TRNSPRNCY

182CHAPTER TWENTY**** ... Only for MFC-730** ... Only for MFC-7406Close the carton.

Page 107 - (This is a permanent setting)

183TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCERegular MaintenanceCleaning the ScannerUnplug the MFC and open the control panel cover. Clean the flat whitepressure

Page 108 - Copy Contrast

184CHAPTER TWENTYCleaning the Pick-up Roller1Remove the Feeder from the printer platen.2Wipe the pick-up rollers with a cloth moistened with isopropyl

Page 109 - Memory Full Message

185TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE1Press Ink Management.2Press or to choose 2. REPLACE INK.3Press Set.If one or more ink cartridges are empty, for

Page 110 - Legal Limitations

186CHAPTER TWENTY8Hold the ink cartridge as shown in the illustration, and remove thesealing tape from the side of the ink cartridge. Carefully peel

Page 111 - Message

187TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEWhen the MFC completes the cleaning cycle, the display returns toStandby mode (date and time).WARNINGIf ink gets in

Page 112 - Setting Up Message Manager

Legal and safety requirementsTelecommunication Authorities (P.T.T.s) require that this product is manufacturedspecifically for the country into which

Page 114 - CHAPTER TWELVE

188CHAPTER TWENTY

Page 115 - Message Indicator

21CHAPTER TWENTY-ONESpecifications189Fax SpecificationsCompatibility ITU-T Group 3Coding system MH/MR/MMRModem speed 14400/12000/9600/7200/4800/2400;

Page 116 - Printing a Fax Message

190CHAPTER TWENTY-ONESpeaker type Full Duplex (Only for MFC-740)Auto answer 1, 2, 3 or 4 ringsCommunication source Public switched telephone networkOp

Page 117 - Erasing Messages

191SPECIFICATIONSControllerEmulations GDI/EPSON ESC/P (LQ-510, LQ-850, LQ-2550)Interface A shielded cable to IEEE 1284 (bi-directional)specification l

Page 118 - Setting the Toll Saver

192CHAPTER TWENTY-ONECompilation and Publication NoticeUnder the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has beencomplied and published, c

Page 119 - Recording a Conversation

193ADF (Automatic Document Feeder Capacity) Refers to the number ofpages that can be placed in the document feeder and fed one at a timeautomatically

Page 120 - Fax Forwarding/Paging

194GLOSSARYCompatibility Group The ability of one fax unit to communicate withanother. Compatibility is assured between ITU-T Group.Contrast Settin

Page 121 - Remote Retrieval

195GLOSSARYICM (incoming message) A recorded voice message received into anexternal answering machine or the MFC-740’s digital MessageManager.Ink Man

Page 122 - Using the Remote Access Code

196GLOSSARYPolling The process of a fax machine calling another fax machine toretrieve waiting fax messages.Pulse A form of dialling on a telephone

Page 123 - Remote Control Commands

197GLOSSARYTimer A feature that lets you program a fax to go out at a certain time,such as Delayed Fax or Delayed Polling Receive.Toll Saver (Only fo

Page 124 - Retrieving Fax Messages

Brother Colour Suite 1 CD-ROM*Owner’s ManualPaper TrayDocument TrayTelephone HandsetInk CartridgesDocumentWire ExtensionPaper Wire ExtensionTelephoneL

Page 125

198GLOSSARY

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199IndexAActivation Code ... 49Alternating Displays ... 30Answer Mode ...

Page 127 - Using MFC

200INDEXDDate and Time... 35Deactivation Code ... 49Dialling Mode...

Page 128 - Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder

201INDEXMEMORY FULL ... 170Memory Full Message ... 97MEMORY STATUS ...

Page 129 - Loading Paper

202INDEXRemote Commands ... 83, 111Remote Retrieval ... 83, 109Reports...

Page 130 - Setup for Envelopes

203Using Remote Access Code1Dial your MFC phone number from atouch tone phone.2Enter your Remote Control Access Code(159 ) after the beep.3The MFC sig

Page 131 - Printer Operation Keys

204Change Paging/Fax Forwarding SettingPress 9 5then to Turn feature off press 1.Enter Fax Forwarding press 2.Enter Paging press 3.Program Fax Forward

Page 132 - Ink Management Key

Declaration of ConformityWe Brother International Europe Ltd.Brother House,1, Tame Street,Audenshaw,Manchester, M34 5JEUnited Kingdomdeclare that this

Page 133 - Video Printing

®UKUU13620043PRINTED IN JAPAN* Manufactured by Brother Industries Ltd., whose quality systemis registered by BSI and JQA.BSI Certificate of registrati

Page 134 - Colour Video Printing

10CHAPTER TWOChoosing a LocationPlace your MFC on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select a placethat is free of vibration and shocks. Locate t

Page 135 - Settings

11MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONSAssembly1Connect the handset.Connect the longer end of the curled handset cord to the MFC andthe shorter end to the handset

Page 136 - Using the Paper Type Key

12CHAPTER TWOIMPORTANT:If you need to remove the moulded mains plug in order to fit an appropriatetype, you must discard the moulded plug immediately

Page 137

13MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS4Attach the paper wire extension to the multi-purpose sheet feeder. Paper WireExtensionMulti-purposeSheet Feeder5Attach t

Page 138 - Setting Paper Type

14CHAPTER TWO6Attach the paper tray to the paper output slot to prevent paperjams and maintain print quality.Paper TrayPaperOutputSlot7Attach the docu

Page 139 - Setting Video Type

15MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS9Loading paper in the multi-purpose sheet feeder (paper cassette).A Open the multi-purpose sheet feeder cover.Multi-purpose

Page 140 - Setting Print Size

16CHAPTER TWO10Attaching Dust CoverA Attach the dust cover to the multi-purpose sheet feeder cover,pressing the dust cover sides around the feeder unt

Page 141 - Video Printing Brightness

17MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONSInstalling the Ink Cartridges1Be sure that the power is on. The screen alternately displaysSET CARTRIDGESOFFLINEPLS OPEN CO

Page 142 - CHAPTER FOURTEEN

REQUEST TO INSTALL SOCKETSThis equipment needs to be connected to a new-style modular telephone socket. If yourtelephone line does not have such a s

Page 143 - Printing

18CHAPTER TWO4Remove the yellow shipping cover by lifting it up and out.YellowShippingCoverWe recommend that you install the ink cartridges from left

Page 144 - Journal Period

19MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS7Each colour has its own correct position. Insert the Black inkcartridge, matching the markings of the colour indicators o

Page 145 - Press Stop to exit

20CHAPTER TWO11Press 1 on the dial pad for each colour, as prompted (for initial setuponly) within 1 minute. The MFC will enter a cleaning cycle forap

Page 146 - CHAPTER FIFTEEN

21MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS Once you open an ink cartridge, install it in the MFC and use it upwithin six months of installation. Use unopened ink ca

Page 147 - Work Together

22CHAPTER TWOUsing Extension TelephonesIt may be that your premises are already wired with parallel extensiontelephones, or you intend to add extensio

Page 148 - Parallel I/F Cable:

23MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONSConnecting an External TelephoneAnswering Device (TAD)SequenceYou might choose to connect an additional answering machine.

Page 149 - Software / Drivers

24CHAPTER TWOOutgoing Message (OGM) of External TADTiming is important in recording this message. The message sets up theways to handle both manual an

Page 150 - Version 4.0:

25The quality of your document can be affected by the kind of paper youuse in the MFC. You can use plain paper, coated paper, transparencies,glossy p

Page 151

26CHAPTER THREE Brother coated (ink jet) paper is coated only on one side. Make surethis whiter (coated) side is facing up toward you. Therefore, w

Page 152 - 95 or 98:

27PAPER Curled or damaged paper may cause paper jams and misfeeds. If thepaper is curled, straighten it as much as possible by rolling it in theoppo

Page 153 - MFC-740 in Windows

Ordering Accessories and SuppliesFor the best quality results use only genuine Brotheraccessories. These are available from most Brother dealers oralt

Page 154 - CHAPTER SIXTEEN

28CHAPTER THREEDo not use the following types of paper and envelopes: Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped paper andenvelopes Extremely

Page 155 - (For MFC 740 only)

29User-Friendly ProgrammingWe have designed your Multi-Function Center with on-screenprogramming and a Help key. User-friendly programming helps you t

Page 156

30CHAPTER FOURAlternating DisplaysThe LCD sometimes alternates between the currently selected option,and a help message giving brief instructions abou

Page 157

31ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING2. SETUP RECEIVEFunction Description Factory Set Chapter1. RING DELAY Number of rings before theRING DELAY:026MFC answers in Fa

Page 158

32CHAPTER FOUR4. REMAINING JOBSFunction Description Factory Set ChapterCheck which jobs are in 7memory or cancel a delayed fax(timer) or polling job.5

Page 159

33ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING0. MISCELLANEOUSFunction Description Factory Set Chapter1. NOT USED ———IN THIS MODEL2. CALLER ID View and dial back, or print a

Page 160 - Paper Output Slot

34CHAPTER FOURFunction Description Factory SetChapter1. TEST PRINT Use these functions when you — 132. VERTICAL ALIGN need to adjust the print — 133.

Page 161 - OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

5CHAPTER FIVEInitialSetup35Getting StartedSetting the Dialling Mode (Tone/Pulse)Your MFC is initially set to TONE. If you are using a PULSE dial line,

Page 162 - CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

36CHAPTER FIVE1Press Menu, 1, 1, 2. The screen prompts you to enter the year.ENTER YEAR:XX2Enter the last two digits of the year. (for example, enter

Page 163

37INITIAL SETUPAs an example, your MFC is installed in the United Kingdom, is to beused for both fax and voice calls, and your national telephone num

Page 164 - Using the Brother MFC-730/740

Table of Contentsi1IntroductionUsing This Manual... 1Finding Information

Page 165 - The Paper Tab

38CHAPTER FIVEEntering TextWhen you are setting certain functions, such as the Station ID, you mayneed to enter text into the MFC. Most keys on the di

Page 166 - User Defined Paper Size

39INITIAL SETUPSetting the Beeper VolumeYou can set the beeper to LOW, HIGH or OFF. The MFC comes set toLOW. When the beeper is set to LOW or HIGH, th

Page 167 - Manual Feed

40CHAPTER FIVESetting the Clock ChangeYou can easily let the MFC’s clock gain or lose one hour by using thisfeature.1Press Menu, 1, 1, 6. The screen d

Page 168 - Reverse Order

41INITIAL SETUPSetting the Ring VolumeYou can adjust the ring volume when your MFC is idle. You can turn thering OFF.Press or to adjust the volume

Page 170 - CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

43Basic Receiving OperationsSelect Answer ModeAnswer Mode For( means light off. means light on.)1. Manual You must answer all calls yourself. If yo

Page 171 - Controlling the Colour

44CHAPTER SIX4. TAD This is the only setting in which you canuse an external answering machine. Yourtelephone answering device is connected toyour mac

Page 172 - Colour Matching

45SETUP RECEIVESetting the Ring DelayThe Ring Delay setting determines the number of times the MFC ringsbefore it answers.1Press Menu, 1, 2, 1.2Press

Page 173 - Halftone Pattern

46CHAPTER SIXIMPORTANT! This MFC does not re-generate ringing conditions to anyextension telephones. Any such extension telephones will only ringduri

Page 174 - The Control/Maintenance Tab

47SETUP RECEIVEIn case Fax Detect does not work, because of a poor phone lineconnection, just press Start or press the Activation Code 5 1.1Press Men

Page 175 - Test Print

iiTABLE OF CONTENTS5InitialSetupGetting Started ... 35Setting the Di

Page 176 - The Printer Adjustment Tab

48CHAPTER SIXReception into MemoryAs soon as the paper cassette becomes empty during fax reception, thescreen will display “CHECK PAPER”; please put s

Page 177

49SETUP RECEIVEAdvanced Receiving OperationsOperation from an External or ExtensionTelephoneAn external phone is a telephone that is plugged into your

Page 178 - BABT Approval

50CHAPTER SIXIf you’re at an extension phone, you’ll need to lift the handset during theF/T Ring Time and press # 5 1 between the F/T pseudo-rings. If

Page 179 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

51SETUP RECEIVECaller ID (Caller IDentification) (Only for the UK)Caller ID is a telephone service that allows the subscriber to see adisplay of the c

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52CHAPTER SIXHow Does the Caller ID Work?The Caller ID Appears on the Display When YourTelephone RingsAs your telephone rings, the display shows you t

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53SETUP RECEIVESelecting a Caller ID from the Memory for CallReplyYou can display the caller IDs that are stored in the memory and selectthe caller yo

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54CHAPTER SIXIn certain circumstances, you may not be able to use this feature due tothe type of CALLER ID service or the type of telephone system you

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55SETUP RECEIVEClearing the Caller ID Stored in MemoryFor the effective use of the memory, it is recommended that you shouldclear the Caller ID stored

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56CHAPTER SIX2Press or to choose STANDARD.3Press Set.The screen prompts you to enter the fax number you want to poll,and then to press Start.ENTER

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57SETUP RECEIVESetup Delayed Polling ReceiveYou can set your MFC to begin Polling Receive at a later time.1Press Menu, 1, 2, 7. The screen displaysPOL

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iiiTABLE OF CONTENTSPolling ... 55Secure Polling...

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58CHAPTER SIX4If you selected STANDARD, the screen prompts you to enter the faxnumber you want to poll, and then to press Start.ENTER FAX NO.ONLINETHE

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Before You Begin Documents must be between 7.0 and 21.6 cm wide, and 12.7 and35.6 cm long. Your MFC can only scan an image 20.8 cm wide,regardless of

Page 189 - Aligning Ink Cartridges

60CHAPTER SEVEN Make sure documents written with ink are completely dry. To set different resolutions for each page of a multi page document,refer t

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61SETUP SENDAutomatic TransmissionThis is the easiest way to send a fax.IMPORTANT: Do not pick up the handset ––OR–– press SpeakerPhone (for MFC-740)

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62CHAPTER SEVENIf you try to scan in and store a 51st fax, the MFC will send itimmediately, without storing it in memory.If you get a MEMORY FULL mess

Page 192 - Packing and Shipping the MFC

63SETUP SENDBasic Sending OperationsComposing an Electronic Cover PageThe cover page is sent to the receiving party’s machine. Your cover pageincludes

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64CHAPTER SEVEN5Press Set.6Press or to view the comment selections.7Press Set when the screen displays your selection.8Enter two digits to indicat

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65SETUP SENDUsing a Printed Cover PageIf you prefer using a printed cover page that you can write on, you canprint the sample page and attach it to yo

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66CHAPTER SEVENAdvanced Sending OperationsOverseas ModeSometimes, when sending a fax to overseas numbers, problems can beexperienced. This mode makes

Page 196 - Replacing the Ink Cartridges

67SETUP SEND4If you set Call Reservation to ON, press Set when the screendisplays your selection. The screen displays the current setting forCall Back

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ivTABLE OF CONTENTS9Telephone(Voice)OperationMaking Voice Calls ... 77Manua

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68CHAPTER SEVEN5Press 1 to select DOC ––OR–– Press 2 to select MEMORY. If youselect 1.DOC, the MFC will not start scanning the document untilthe time

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69SETUP SEND3Press Help/Broadcast. You will be prompted to press the nextnumber.4Enter the next number.Example: Speed Dial5Press Help/Broadcast.6Enter

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70CHAPTER SEVENSetup for Polling TransmitPolling Transmit is when you set up your MFC to wait with a documentso another fax machine can retrieve it.1P

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71SETUP SEND5Enter a four-digit number, and press Set.1.DOC 2.MEMORY6Press 1 to select DOC if you want your MFC to scan the printeddocument as it is p

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72CHAPTER SEVEN2If you have more than two jobs waiting, use or to select thejob you want to cancel. Press Set when the screen displays yourselecti

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73Storing Numbers for Easy DiallingYou can set up your MFC to do three types of easy dialling: One Touch,Speed Dial and Groups for Broadcasting of fax

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74CHAPTER EIGHT6Press Set. The screen prompts you to select the type of number thisis. Use or to select the type you want.FAX a fax numberTEL a tel

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75SETUP QUICK-DIAL NUMBERS8The screen prompts you to select the type of number this is. Use or to select the type you want.FAX a fax numberTEL a tel

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76CHAPTER EIGHT1Press Menu, 1, 6, 3. The screen displaysSELECT ONE-TOUCH2Select a One Touch Dial key where you wish to store the number.(For example,

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Making Voice CallsYou can use your MFC to make voice telephone calls, by diallingmanually or by using One Touch or Speed Dial memory. You can use theh

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vTABLE OF CONTENTSCopy Brightness... 96Copy Contrast ...

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78CHAPTER NINEOne Touch Dialling1Pick up the handset ––OR–– press Speaker Phone.2When you hear a dial tone, press the One Touch Dial key of thelocatio

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79TELEPHONE (VOICE) OPERATIONOn Hook Dialling1Dial the number by using the dial pad or One Touch Dial key, orSpeed Dial and then two-digit Speed Dial

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80CHAPTER NINEUsing access codes is easy. Sometimes you may want to choose from theamong several long distance carriers when you make a call; rates ma

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10CHAPTER TENRemote Fax Options(Only for MFC-730)81This chapter is for Model MFC-730. If you have model MFC-740 yourremote fax options are handled by

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82CHAPTER TENYou can also dial into your machine from a remote location to switch thisfeature on, or to change the number you want your faxes forwardi

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83REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (ONLY FOR MFC-730)2Enter a three-digit number from 000 to 998. The cannot bechanged. Do not use the same digits that appear in

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84CHAPTER TENChange Fax Forwarding SettingPress 9 5then toTurn Fax Forwarding OFF––Press 1.Turn Fax Forwarding ON––Press 2.Program Fax Forward Number–

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85REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (ONLY FOR MFC-730)Retrieving the Memory Status ListYou can retrieve the Memory Status List from a remote fax machine tosee if you

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86CHAPTER TENChanging the Fax Forwarding NumberYou can change the default setting of your fax forwarding number from aremote fax machine.1Dial your fa

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11CHAPTER ELEVENCopyOperations87Your Multi-Function Center allows you to make high-qualityphotocopies and transparencies. Copies can be in black and

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