Owner's Manual
GLOSSARY
G - 3
manual fax When you lift the handset so you can hear the receiving fax machine answer before 
you press Start to begin transmission.
Memory Status List Shows how much memory is being used, how much is left, and the type of 
messages in memory.
Multi-Function Link
®
 Pro Software application Turns your MFC into a printer and a scanner 
and enables PC faxing (For MFC 7400C only) using the MFC. (Optional Brother Software 
application)
Next Fax Reservation Accepts the next document in the document feeder for transmission while 
the Memory is full.
One Touch Keys on the MFC control panel where you can store numbers for easy dialing. You 
must use a separate key for each number.
Out of Paper Reception Receives faxes into the MFC’s memory when the machine is out of 
paper.
Overseas Mode Makes temporary changes to the fax tones to accommodate noise and static on 
overseas phone lines.
Paging Feature enables your fax unit to call your pager when a fax is received into its memory.
Pause Allows you to place a 3.5 second delay in the dialing sequence stored on One Touch and 
Speed Dial numbers.
Photo Mode A resolution setting that uses varying shades of gray for the best representation of 
photographs.
polling The process of a fax machine calling another fax machine to retrieve waiting fax 
messages.
printer alarm Audible alarm when the printer is not able to print.
Pulse (For Canada only) A form of rotary dialing on a telephone line.
Real Time Transmission When memory is full, you can send documents in real time.
reduction reduces the size of incoming faxes.
remaining jobs You can check which jobs are waiting in memory and cancel jobs individually.
remote activation allows you to transfer a fax call, answered at an extension phone, to the MFC. 
remote retrieval access code The four-digit code (159 ) that allows you to call and access your 
MFC from a remote location.
resolution The number of vertical and horizontal lines per inch. See: Standard, Super Fine and 
Photo.
Ring Delay The number of rings before the MFC answers in FAX or FAX/TEL mode.
Ring Volume Volume setting for the MFC’s ring.
scanning The process of sending an electronic image of an original paper document into your 
computer.
ScanSoft™ PaperPort
®
 LE for Brother A document management application that enables you 
to view incoming faxes and scanned documents.
speed dial A preprogrammed number for easy dialing. You must press the Search/Speed Dial 
button and then 
#, two digit code to start the dialing process.
Standard resolution 98 x 203 dpi. It is used for regular size text and quickest transmission.










