_® Setup Manualfor Fax,Printer _ Copier MFC 4550 MFC 6550MC MFC 7550MC Please complete the following check list when you set up your machine. Check t/! STEP I Page Selecting a suitable location for your machine. 1-1 Check the supplied items. 1-2 Install the Drum Unit assembly. 2-1 2-2 q Load Paper into the machine. 2-5 Attach the trays. " 2-7 Connect your MFC to your computer. __ i i_i_ Connect the handset, the power cord and telephone line. 2-6 (Connect a Telephone Answering Device.
I his equipment has been tested alLd found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to piovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Introduction to the Setup Manual • [Read this manua| first, to set up your machine and prepare your computer for the printer mode. This Setup Manual will help you prepare your machine to operate as a fax, printer and copier. • [Your Multt-Funchon' .... Center 6_OM_f_O_ ....... _'_ _ .... has _6 performance modes in one machine. It is a Fax, Printer, Copier, Scanner, PC Fax and Message Center. • _nd _f MFC 45_0_has 5 performance modes. It is a Printer, Copier, Scanner and PC Fax.
TABLEOFCONTENTS ................... 1. SUITABLE PLACE ................ 1-1 Choosing a Suitable Place for Your Machine ................................. The Good Places .......................................................................... And the Bad Places ..................................................................... Checking All Supplied Items .......................................................... 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-2 2. MECHANICAL AND PACKING FOR YOUR INFORMATION SETTINGS LIST ...
B.MULTI-FUNCTION LINKPROSOFTWARE SETTINGS ....3-13 1) FORWINDOWS@) USERS .................................................. 3-13 SettingUpWindows® 95fortheMFC............................... 3-13 SettingUpWindows® 3.1fortheMFC.............................. 3-14 2) FORDOSUSERS (OnlyforMFC6550MC/7550MC) .......3-15 HowtoUsetheMFCwithYourDOSApplication Software ............................................................................... 3-15 WhatDoestheRemote PrinterConsole Do?......................
SUITABLEPLACE AND PACKING LIST I. SUITABLEPLACE AND PACKING LIST Choosing a Suitable Place for Your Machine Use the following list as a guide to find a suitable place ibr your nmchine. The Good Places... Place your machine (10-32.5°C). in a location where the temperature stays between 50-90.5°F Place your machine on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk or table. Select a place that is free from vibration and shocks.
SUITABLEP CE AND PACKING LIST Checking All Supplied Items Check to make sure you have the supplied items included in your box. *4550-..6pcs included *6550MC/7550MC...9pcs included Dust cover HelpfulHints Please check to make sure you have all the items shown before disbanding the carton. If you plan on shipping the machine, we recommend re-use the original carton and packing materials. - Never install telephm,c' wrong during a lightning you keep and storm.
MECHANICAL SETTINGS 2. MECHANICAL SETTINGS Follow these steps to set up your machine. A. Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toaer Drum unit assembly 1) Unpack the drum unit assembly including the toner cartridge and gently rock it from side to side five or six times. Unseal the tape on the toner cartridge lever. 1) Cartridge) --WARNING Do not expose the drum unit to light for longer than a few minutes because it will damage the drum.
MECHANICAL SETTINGS 3) Holding the drum unit by its handles, insert it into the MFC machine. 3) Drum unit 4) Close the top cover. (See page 13-1 of the Operations Manual for more information about replacement of the toner cartridge.) 4) Topcover B. Loading Paper into the MFC machine 1) Hook the wire extension into the multipurpose sheet feeder.
MECHANICAL SETTINGS 2) Toinstallthepaper, fanthepaper wellandthentaptheleadingedge of the pages on a flat surface so they are even. 3) Multipurpose sheet feeder \ 3) Open the multipurpose _edercover. sheet Cover 4) Load paper in the multipurpos(, sheet _eder. 4_ NOTE The feeder can hold up to 200 sheets of plain paper or up to 10 envelopes Excessive sheets may cause paper jams. Make sure the paper level is stacked below the I* mark. 5) Move the paper guide to fit the paper width.
IMECHANICAL SETTINGS 6) Attach the multipurpose 6) Due, co\er dust cover to the sheet feeder cover. - NOTE • It is essential to use the dust cover for your MFC to prevent dust from entering the drum unit and causing damage. • Using the dust cover on your MFC will prolong the drum unit life. 7) s! cover 7) Close the multipurpose feeder cover.
MECHANICAL SETTINGS Paper Capacity Multipurpose Sheet Feeder: Output Tray: in Feeder Up to 0.87 inch (22 mm) in height (up to the mark) Approx. 200 sheets of 20 lb. (75 g/m _) or 50 sheets of 42 lb. (158 g/m 2)A4/Letter paper, or 10 envelopes Approx. 100 sheets of 20 lb. (75 g/m 2)A4/Letter paper Cut Sheet Envelope Basis Weight 16 to 42 lb. (60 to 158 g/m 2) 20 to 24 lb. (75 to 90 g/m _) single thickness Caliper +0.03 to +0.08 in. (0.08 to 0.2 mm) 0.0033 to 0.0058 in. (0.084 to 0.
Telephone linecord Handset curled cord _ernal _" _ * TAD: Telephone 2) Connect telephone or TAD* Answering Devices the handset. 3) Connect the power cord and turn on the power the left side of your machine. switch that is located on When you turn on the power switch, the display will show "01/01/1997 00 00 . Make sure the machine automatically ejects the starter sheet while the machine is warming up immediately after installing a new drum unit.
MECHANICAL SETTINGS 1. This machine must be gtuunded using a 3-prong plug. 2. Since the machine is grounded through the power outlet, you can proLecL yourself from potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone network by plugging in the power cord before you connect it to the telephone line. Similarly, you can protect yourself when you want to move your machine, by disconnecting the telephone line first, and then the power cord. 4) Connect the telephone D.
MECHANICAL SETTINGS 2) Connect the parallel interface cable to the parallel interface port of the MFC machine. (Q) 2) Secure the connection wire clips. (Q) with the Connect the interface cable to the printer port of the computer. NOTE You can use the optional RS-232C/RS-422A serial interface board (Part No.:RS100M). However, installing the RS100M optional interface board will not allow PC faxing and scanning on an Apple Macintosh computer.
MECHANICAL If your machine SETTINGS is MFC 4550: You can change the answer mode by pressing panel. 1. Change the Answer the answer Mode key on the control Mode to TAD Mode. * [ Fax ] "_" Fax L TAv [: F/_T::} : TAD; .O.F/TF I Manual! Mode Press Mode until both the Fax and FFrlightsarelit. 2. Set up Your TAD. If your machine is MFC 6550MC/7550MC: 1. Change the Answer Mode to MSG CTR Mode. • Fax FIT :--: __::.- Fax _-M,_f .O.
MECHANICAL SETTINGS Recording the TAD's Outgoing Message (OGM) The TAD's outgoing message is important because it must be set up to handle two kinds of fax receptions: automatic and manual. Timing is important. 1. Record 5 seconds of silence as the beginning of your message. (Your MFC machine will be able to hear the fax calling tones, of automatic fax transmissions, before they stop.) 2. Limit your speaking to 20 seconds. 3.
MECHANICAL F. Connecting SETTINGS to Different Types of Phone Lines FOR YOUR INFORMATION Roll Over Phone Lines A roll over phone system is a group of two or more separate telephone lines that pass incoming calls to each other if they are busy. The calls are usually passed down or "rolled over" to the next available phone line in a preset order. Your MFC can work in a roll over system as long as it is number in the sequence so the call can not roll away. Do not put on any of the other numbers.
_R Installing YOUR INI_ORMATION a MFC, Two Line TAD and Two Line Telephone When you are installing a two line telephone answering device (TAD) and a two line telephone, your MFC must be isolated on one line at both the wall jack and at the TAD. The most common connection is to put the fax machine on line 2. The back of the two line TAD must have two telephone jacks: one labeled L1 or L1 and L2 and the other labeled L2.
MECHANICAL SETIINGS FOR YOUR INFORMATION Connecting Your Machine to a Multi Line system (PBXs) Most offices use a central telephone system. While it is often relatively simple to connect the machine to a key system or a PBX (private branch exchange), we suggest that you contact the company that installed your telephone system and ask them to connect the machine for you. It is advisable to have a separate line for the machine.
3. SOFTWARESETTINGS A. TELEPHONE FUNCTION SE'IVI'INGS There are some settings, such as the date and time, you should set on yum machine before you begin using it. Once entered, these settings will remain in the machine until you change them. You can begin customizing the settings by pressing Function on the control panel. This activates the function mode and On-Screen Programming prompts. You can complete a variety of settings in this mode.
SOFTWARE SETTINGS 7. Press Set. 8. Press Stop to return to the date and time. Setting the Date and Time Your machine shows the date and time on the display and prints it on every fax page you send. You can set the date and time in function mode. i il:l _ .] M'JF-'VAYII!_]: [elYI 01/01/1997 ONLI NE . 1. Press Function, (The MFC 4550 will skip to Step 4.) 00:00 1 J )i 2. Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 6550MC/ | 7_0Mc [ 2. PRINTER 3. Press 1.
9. Enter the time in 24-hour format. Example: 15:25(3:25 P.M.). 10. Wait for two seconds. 11. Press Stop to exit and to view the new date and time. Setting the Station ID The Station ID is for identification purposes. Here you can store your name, fax number, and telephone number. Your machine prints this information on the electronic Cover Page and every fax page you send. __o] _. i i"11 D]kTJP.;,VAv, vJIH_: [o_V_ 'ONLINE 1. Prc_s Function. (The MFC 4550 will skip to Step 4.) 2.
SOFTWARE SE'FrlNGS Enter your telephone number (up to 20 digits). If your telephone number and fax number share the same line, enter the same number again. Example: 4155554445. 9. Press Set. You will be prompted or company's name. to enter your name 10. Enter your name by using the number keys (up to 20 characters). Example: BROTHER. By pressing the appropriate number key the correct number of times, you can access the character you want. For example, press 2 twice to enter B.
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SOFTWARESETTINGS 7. Press Set. 8. Press Stop to return to the date and time. Storing the One-Touch Dial Numbers You can dial numbers automatically by storing telephone or fax numbers as OneTouch dial numbers. You can also store names with the numbers so when you call, you can verify the destination by the name on the display. You can store a maximum of 24 numbers. To access numbers 13 to 24, hold down the Shift key.
8. Press Set. You then will be prompted to enter the name or company associated with this number. ) 9. Enter the name by using the number keys (up to 15 characters). Example: NJ OFFICE. (See page 2-10~12 of the Operations Manual for how to enter text.) 10.Press Set. 11. Select the type of number (FAX, TEL, F/T, CHAIN) after using ---I (left arrow) or P-- (right arrow) to display the type you want. (See For Your Information on page 3-11 of the Operations Manual.) Example: FAX. 12. Press Set.
SOFTWARE SETTINGS Storing the Speed-Dial Numbers When you store a phone or fax number as a Speed-Dial number, you must enter a twodigit number, from 01 to 00 (00=100) (MFC 7550MC) and from 01 to 36 (MFC 4550/ 6550MC) using the number keys. For example, you can not enter"5". You must enter "05". You can store as many as 100 numbers (MFC 7550MC) or 36 numbers (MFC 4550/6550MC) as Speed-Dial numbers. i 1. Press Function. (The MFC 4550 will skip to Step 4. J 2. Wait for two seconds.
SOFTWARE SETTINGS lO. Press Set. 11. Select the type F/T, CHAIN) by (right arrow) want. Example: TEL. (See Operations of number (FAX, TEL, using --q (left arrow) or to display the type you Manual page 3-11.) 12. Press Set. SPEED'DIAL? #_ } 13. You are ready to enter another SpeedDial number, or press Stop to return to the date and time. HelpfulHints • Print the All Dial List to make sure you have stored the correct numbers. (See page 11-3 ~4 of the Operations Manual.
SOFTWARE SETTINGS FOR YOUR INFORMATION When You Wish to Change the Stored One-Touch and Speed-Dial N.umbers (During Step 6 on Page 3-6, 8) ......... When you access the function for a One-Touch key or Speed-Dial number, that is already in use, you will be asked if you wish to change it or to exit and select a different One-Touch or Speed-Dial number. This display does not appear if the One-Touch key or Speed-Dial number you chose is not assigned. 1.
SOFTWARESETTINGS Setting Up Number Groups for Broadcasting Number Groups allow you to send the same fax message to many fax numbers by pressing only one One-Touch key. (This is called Broadcasting.) You must store each fax number first as a One-Touch or Speed-Dial number. Then you can combine the stored numbers into a Group. You can have up to 6 smaller Groups (each group uses a One-Touch key) or you can assign up to 123 numbers (MFC 7550MC) and 59 numbers (MFC 4550/6550MC)ifyou want one large Group.
SOFTWARE SETTINGS 8. Enter the One-Touch or Speed-Dial numbers in this group. Example: #03, #05, *02 (Note: Press the Speed-Dial key and number keys for Speed-Dial numbers, and the One-Touch keys for One-Touch numbers.) 9. Press Set. 10. Enter the group's name. Example: ALL BROTHER. :: ::: : :::::J ll. Press Set. 12. Press Stop to return to date and time. HelpfulHints 3-12 You can print a list of all One-Touch numbers and Speed-Dial numbers. Group numbers will be listed under One-Touch numbers.
SOFTWARESETTINGS B. MULTI-FUNCTION LINK PRO SOFTWARE SETTINGS 1) FOR WINDOWS® USERS Setting Up Windows® 95 for the MFC You must configure Windows® 95 for the MFC by installing the Multi-Function Link Pro software disk, which includes TrueTypeTM-compatible fonts: 1. Make sure the MFC is connected to your computer. 2. Turn on your MFC. 3. Turn on your computer and startWindows_95. The screen on the right will appear. I_' F_J_ [t_'rl t_ _ tz_.I mozq ,[ ?l _ i B fOZF.
SOFTWARESETTINGS 6. Insert the supplied disk for Windows@ 95 into the floppy disk drive (usually drive A). NOTE To install from another drive, type the drive name in the =Copy manufacturer's from" box on the screen. files 7. Click the OK button. 8. Follow the instructions Setting that appear Up Windows® on the screen. 3.1 for the MFC You must configure Windows® 3.1 for the MFC by installing Pro Software, which includes TrueType-compatible fonts.
SOFIWARESETT1NCS HelpfulHints • The installer automatically updates your SYSTEM.INI Windows@ file by adding DEVICE=bi-di.386 under the [386Enh] section. If any bidirectional parallel communications device driver has previously been installed, it will be deactivated by this new driver. If you want to use the driver that was previously installed, you should first install this driver, then reinstall your previous driver. However, reinstalling the previous driver will make the MFC driver inactive.
SOFTWARE SEI'TING£ What Does the Remote Printer Console Do? The Remote Printer Console (RPC) is a utility program environment and comprises the following two programs: that can run in the DOS Remote Printer Console Main Program This program allows you to change various printer settings such as emulation, print quality, fonts, page setup etc., from your computer screen.
4. Select drive A or B to be used by typingA: or B: after the DOS prompt and then press the Enter key. I C:\>A: 5. Type RPCSETUP and press the Enter key. A:\>RPCSETUP 6. Follow the instructions Using the Remote Type C:\RPCX>RPCX main program. from the installer. Printer Console Main Program and press the Enter key to start the Remote Printer Console The Main Screen will appear on your computer screen as shown below.
SOFTWARESETTINGS There are four sub menus (see table below). Select the sub menu you want by clicking on it with the mouse, using the cursor keys and the Enter key, or by pressing the hot key commands for that sub menu. Menu Press the keys Functions Direct Alt + D You can directly control the MFC, with Print Form, Self Print, Reset Printer.
Printer Setup Category Print Setup Section Item Default What This Item Does Copy Pages Quality 1 Normal Sets the number of print copies from 1 to 200 pages. Selects the print quality to either "Normal" and "Economy". Laser Jet IIP In "Auto" emulation mode, sets a time-out value of 1 to 99 seconds. If set to ON, the printer will print the remaining data automatically without your pressing the FF/CONT key. Sets the time-out value for the Auto FF mode from 1 to 99 seconds.
SOFTWARE SETTINGS Font Config Item Default What This Item Does Font Source Internal*l Selects the font source between "Permanent." Font name Broghaml0 Selects a font from any of the printer's internal or permanent downloaded fonts. Selects the font size of the selected font. If you selected the Brougham or LetterGothic font, Pitch is shown in the selection box. Selects the symbol set.
S©FTWA E gE iNG £ " File Function Send settings Sends the settings made within the RPC to your machine (MFC). Loads the settings you stored in your disk or hard disk to the RPC. Saves the RPC settings to your disk or hard disk. Saves the RPC settings to your disk or hard disk as a printer command string. Loads the default settings to RPC. Load settings Save settings Save As command Load Default setting DirectAccessCategory Item Function Print Form Prints the MFC's character/symbol sets "CHARASET.
SOFTWARE SETTINGS HelpfulHints The RPC works in the environment where your MFC is directly connected to your computer. If you are using any printer buffer switches that do not support bidirectional communication between the MFC and computer, the program works only in the PC to MFC direction and can not receive MFC status information. • The program does not work with MFCs on a network. • If the RPC conflicts with some application application software and then run the RPC.
TESTYOURMACHINE 4. TESTYOUR MACHINE Print a Test Sample Page We recommend that you print a test page. Refer to the instructions III 1. Make sure the LCD displays"OFFLINE". If not, press On/Off Line. 2. Press Test/Reset The machine will start sample page. printing below. "14D]!,'l;,1r'_l'&vlv/I ! IE,_elv,vi I 09/12/1996 [ ON L IN E 15:2'5''I • ,J a test :ONLINE : : :i_ lithe m_ chine does not print a test sample page exactly, see"page 10-1 ~14" of the Operations Manual.
INDEX 5. INDEX A M AnswerMode................................2-9 Memory .................................. 3-10 B Battery .................................... 3- I0 Multi Line Systems ................. 2-13 Multipurpose Sheet Feeder .................................. 2-2-4 Beeper .................................. 3-5-6 N C Number Groups ............... 3-I 1-12 Connecting the MFC ...........2-7-8 Connecting a TAD............. 2-8-10 O Converting Wall Outlet ......... 2-11 One-touch Dial .....
INDEX TestSample Page .................... 4- I Test Sheet ................................. 4- I Tone/Pulse ........................... 3- I~2 Toner Cartridge ....................... 2- I Two Line Phone System......... 2- ! ! Two Line TADs........................ 2-12 W Windows® 3. I .................. 3-14 ~15 Windows® 95 ...................
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.... STATION ID SETTING -- / Press Function. Press 000 000 000 000 1. Press 000 000 000 000 Enter your telephone number, then press Set. TELEPHONE Stop Press Stop. Enter your name, then press Set. FUNCTION Press 4. 7. 000 000 000 000 Enter yourfax number, then press Set. SETTING f • Storing One-Touch Dial Number r-lr-n_ c_ Function ml_ Press Function. 000 000 000 000 r_r-1_ 0 tZ_Z_ Press 1. Press 4. Press 1. 000 000 000 000 Enter the phone number, then press Set.
