Brother FAX-685MC Bedienungshandbuch

T7MC-US-FM5.5FAX 580MCMFC 660MC®OWNER’S MANUAL

BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (For Canada Only) Pursuant to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purcha

15 - 2 USING THE MULTI-FUNCTION LINK® SOFTWARE (FOR MFC 660MC ONLY)Multi-Function Link®The Multi-Function Link® Main Menu is the application used fo

USING THE MULTI-FUNCTION LINK® SOFTWARE (FOR MFC 660MC ONLY) 15 - 31From the Main Menu, select the QuickFax button or select QuickFax from the Sta

15 - 4 USING THE MULTI-FUNCTION LINK® SOFTWARE (FOR MFC 660MC ONLY)1From the Main Menu window, select the Send Fax —OR—Select Send Fax from the St

USING THE MULTI-FUNCTION LINK® SOFTWARE (FOR MFC 660MC ONLY) 15 - 53Select the Print command to begin the fax transmission.The Fax Sending dialog bo

15 - 6 USING THE MULTI-FUNCTION LINK® SOFTWARE (FOR MFC 660MC ONLY)1To make sure the MF Link mode is set to PC PRIMARY, press Function/Set, 2, 8. 2U

USING THE MULTI-FUNCTION LINK® SOFTWARE (FOR MFC 660MC ONLY) 15 - 7Scanning a DocumentThe Brother Multi-function Link® software includes a TWAIN com

15 - 8 USING THE MULTI-FUNCTION LINK® SOFTWARE (FOR MFC 660MC ONLY)ContrastTo have the scanner adjust the contrast automatically, choose Auto. If y

MULTI-FUNCTION LINK® (OPTION) (FOR FAX 580MC ONLY) 16 - 11616Multi-Function Link® (option) (For FAX 580MC Only)If you have a FAX 580MC, you can purc

S - 1 SPECIFICATIONSSpecifications* “Pages” refers to the ITU-T #1 chart (in Out of Paper Reception in ECM mode). Specifications are subject to chan

INDEX I - 1IndexAAccessories ...iiActivity Report ...11-2Alternating Dis

ix Table of Contents 1 Introduction... 1-1 Using This Manual...

I - 2 INDEXGGray Scale ...S-1HHandset Volume ...4-4Help ...

INDEX I - 3Tone ...4-2Tone (Send Signals) ...7-7TOP COVER OPEN ...

I - 4 INDEX

REMOTE RETRIEVAL ACCESS CARD R - 1RRemote Retrieval Access CardIf you plan to retrieve voice or fax messages while away from your FAX/MFC, carrying

R - 2 REMOTE RETRIEVAL ACCESS CARDRetrieve all faxes, press , then enter the number of remote fax machine, and then . After

T7MC-US-FM5.5 LE4171001Printed in Malaysia® Brother International Corporation100 Somerset Corporate BoulevardP.O. Box 6911Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911

x 3On-Screen Programming... 3-1User-Friendly Programming...

xiPolling... 5-7Setting Multi-function Link® Mode (For MFC 660MC Onl

xii 8Telephone Services... 8-1Custom Features...

xiiiProgramming Paging Number ... 9-7Remote Retrieval...

xiv Routine Maintenance... 13-7Cleaning the Scanner...

xvImage Type ... 15-8Scanning into the PaperPort® Viewer ...

1 - 1 INTRODUCTION1 1 IntroductionUsing This ManualThank you for purchasing a Brother FAX/MFC. This FAX/MFC has been designed to be simple to use, w

INTRODUCTION 1 - 2Fax Tones and HandshakeWhen someone is sending a fax, the FAX/MFC sends fax calling tones (CNG tones)—soft, intermittent beeps at

T7MC-US-FM5.5If You Need to Call Customer ServicePlease complete the following information for future reference:Model: FAX580MC MFC660MC(Circle your

1 - 3 INTRODUCTIONFAX 580MC and MFC 660MC Control Panel OverviewSIX IN ONE6345211710 118 912LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)Displays messages to help yo

LOCATION AND CONNECTIONS 2 - 122 Location and ConnectionsCaution1Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.2We recommend that this pro

2 - 2 LOCATION AND CONNECTIONSPacking ListMake sure you have the following items:AssemblyAttach the paper wire extensionAttach the paper wire extens

LOCATION AND CONNECTIONS 2 - 3Attach the paper trayAttach the paper tray. Make sure the wide pins on the paper tray are inserted firmly into the poc

2 - 4 LOCATION AND CONNECTIONSAcceptable PaperConnectionsConnecting the MachineConnect the handset, power cord, and telephone line.1Connect the Hand

LOCATION AND CONNECTIONS 2 - 5WARNING This machine must be grounded using a three-prong plug. Since the machine is grounded through the power outl

2 - 6 LOCATION AND CONNECTIONSConverting Telephone Wall OutletsThere are three ways to convert to an RJ11 receptacle. The first two ways may require

LOCATION AND CONNECTIONS 2 - 74Plug one end of the second telephone line cord for your TAD into the L2 jack of the two-line TAD. Plug the other end

2 - 8 LOCATION AND CONNECTIONSConnecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD)SequenceYou might choose to connect an additional answering sys

LOCATION AND CONNECTIONS 2 - 9ConnectionsThe external TAD must be plugged into the back of the FAX/MFC, into the jack labeled EXT. Your FAX/MFC cann

i Brother Numbers Brother fax-back system Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use fax-back system, so you can get instant answers t

3 - 1 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING33On-Screen ProgrammingUser-Friendly ProgrammingWe have designed your FAX/MFC with on-screen programming and a Help key.

ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3 - 2Function Selection TableIf you have a basic understanding of how to program your FAX/MFC, you can perform most of the pro

3 - 3 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING2. SETUP RECEIVEFunction Description Factory Set More Info1. RING DELAYNumber of rings before FAX/MFC answers in FAX/TEL,

ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3 - 44. CANCEL JOBFunction Description Factory Set More InfoCancel a delayed fax or polling job.6-55. INTERRUPTFunction Descri

3 - 5 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING8. SETUP MSG CTRFunction Description Factory Set More Info1. MSG STORAGESelect if memory will store fax,voice or both.FAX

INITIAL SETUP 4 - 144Initial SetupGetting StartedAfter you have assembled your machine using the Brother StartCard, continue the initial setup by pr

4 - 2 INITIAL SETUPSetting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (For Canada Only)Your FAX/MFC comes set to accommodate tone (multi-frequency) dialing service. If

INITIAL SETUP 4 - 3Repeating lettersIf you need to enter a character assigned to the same key as the previous character, press to move the cursor

4 - 4 INITIAL SETUPSetting Beeper VolumeYou can set the beeper to LOW, HIGH or OFF. The default setting is LOW. When the beeper is set to LOW or HIG

INITIAL SETUP 4 - 5Setting Volume Amplify Please carefully read “Setting the Handset Volume” before you do the following steps:1Press Function/Set,

ii Ordering Accessories and Supplies For the best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. If y

5 - 1 SETUP RECEIVE55Setup ReceiveBasic Receiving OperationsSelect Answer ModeMANUAL—You must answer all calls yourself. If you hear fax tones, pres

SETUP RECEIVE 5 - 2To select or change your Answer Mode1Press Mode. The screen displays your current selection. Or, if Message Center Mode is ON, it

5 - 3 SETUP RECEIVESetting F/T Ring TimeYou need to determine how long the FAX/MFC will notify you with its special double ring when you have a voic

SETUP RECEIVE 5 - 4Easy ReceiveWhen you use this feature, you don’t have to press Start when you answer a fax call and hear calling beeps. Just hold

5 - 5 SETUP RECEIVEPrinting a Reduced Incoming originalYou can always reduce the size of an incoming fax to a fixed percentage, regardless of the si

SETUP RECEIVE 5 - 6Advanced Receiving OperationsOperation from External or Extension TelephoneIf you answer a fax call on an extension phone or on a

5 - 7 SETUP RECEIVEPollingFor details about the Polling function, our fax-back system 1-800-521-2846 (USA), 1-800-681-9838 (From within Canada) and

SETUP SEND 6 - 166Setup SendAutomatic Document Feeder (ADF) Originals must be between 5.8 and 8.5 inches wide, and 5.9 and 23.7 inches long. Your F

6 - 2 SETUP SENDManual TransmissionManual transmission lets you hear the dial tone, ringing and fax receiving tones before sending the fax. 1Place t

SETUP SEND 6 - 35Press 1 to select additional settings. The display returns to the SETUP SEND menu—OR—Press 2 if you are finished choosing settings

iii Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties(For USA and Canada) BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES ORAGENTS (COLLECTIVELY

6 - 4 SETUP SENDAdvanced Sending OperationsOverseas ModeIf you have difficulty sending a fax overseas, use the Overseas mode.After you send a fax us

SETUP SEND 6 - 5Canceling a Scheduled JobYou can cancel tasks you’ve scheduled, such as Delayed Fax or Polling Transmit.1Press Function/Set, 4. Any

6 - 6 SETUP SENDMore Advanced Features (Call Brother fax-back system)Your machine has additional advanced features and functions that are not includ

AUTO DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONS 7 - 177Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing OptionsStoring Numbers for Easy DialingYou can set up your FAX/MFC to do

7 - 2 AUTO DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONSWhen you dial an AUTO DIAL number, the screen displays the name you’ve stored, or, if you haven’t stored

AUTO DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONS 7 - 3Changing One Touch and Speed Dial NumbersIf you try to store a One Touch or Speed Dial number in a locati

7 - 4 AUTO DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONSDialing OptionsYou can use your FAX/MFC to make voice telephone calls by dialing manually, or by using Se

AUTO DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONS 7 - 5Speed Dialing1Pick up the handset—OR—Press Speaker Phone. (See Storing Speed Dial Numbers, page 7-2.)2Whe

7 - 6 AUTO DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONSSearchYou can search for names you have stored in One Touch and Speed Dial memories. Names are shown alph

AUTO DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONS 7 - 7PausePress Redial/Pause to insert a pause between numbers. Each key press adds a 3.5 second delay.Hold1Pr

iv BROTHER 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE(For FAX 580MC Only)(For USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rightsand you may also have

8 - 1 TELEPHONE SERVICES88Telephone ServicesCustom FeaturesYour FAX/MFC supports the Distinctive Ring and Caller ID telephone services offered by so

TELEPHONE SERVICES 8 - 24Press or to select the prestored ring pattern you want to assign and press Function/Set. (You will hear each pattern a

8 - 3 TELEPHONE SERVICESPrinting the Caller ID Log1Press Hold/Caller ID.2To print the Caller ID Log, press Start.Viewing the Caller ID Log1Press Hol

TELEPHONE SERVICES 8 - 4Registering a Caller ID NumberYou can set up a caller in the Caller ID Log as a One Touch or Speed Dial number.1Press Hold/C

8 - 5 TELEPHONE SERVICESCall Waiting Caller IDThe Call Waiting Caller ID feature lets you use the Call Waiting Caller ID service offered by many loc

TELEPHONE SERVICES 8 - 6Sending a Fax Using CallManage1Place the original face down in the ADF.2Press One Touch 4.3Dial the complete long distance o

9 - 1 MESSAGE CENTER99Message CenterMessage Center ModeMessage Center Mode allows you to store incoming fax and voice messages in a flexible memory.

MESSAGE CENTER 9 - 2Setting Up the Message CenterYou must set up the Message Center in the following order:1Setting Message Storage. (See Setting Me

9 - 3 MESSAGE CENTERListening to Outgoing Message (OGM)1Press Function/Set, 8, 3.2Press or to select MSG CTR OGM? (or F/T OGM) and press Functio

MESSAGE CENTER 9 - 4Playing Voice MessagesFollow the steps below to listen to voice messages.1Press Play/Record. Adjust the Volume by pressing or

v BROTHER 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE(For FAX 580MC Only)(For USA Only) packaging instructions are not followedand has caused damage

9 - 5 MESSAGE CENTERErasing MessagesIf you choose to erase all fax messages, the FAX/MFC will print any previously unprinted faxes before erasing th

MESSAGE CENTER 9 - 6Setting Toll SaverWhen you set the toll saver feature, the FAX/MFC answers after four rings if you don’t have messages, and afte

9 - 7 MESSAGE CENTERProgramming a Fax Forwarding Number1Press Function/Set, 8, 6.2Press or until the LCD displays FAX FORWARD? and press Functi

MESSAGE CENTER 9 - 8Remote RetrievalUsing Remote Access Code1Dial your fax number from a touch tone phone.2When your FAX/MFC answers, immediately en

9 - 9 MESSAGE CENTERRemote CommandsFollow the commands below to access features remotely. When you call theFAX/MFC and enter your Remote Retrieval A

MESSAGE CENTER 9 - 10Retrieving Memory Status ListYou can retrieve the Memory Status List from a remote fax machine to see if you have any fax messa

9 - 11 MESSAGE CENTERRetrieving Fax Messages1Dial your fax number.2When you hear the beep, immediately enter your Remote Retrieval Access Code (1 5

MAKING COPIES 10 - 11010Making CopiesCopy FunctionsTo make a single copy that is not reduced, enlarged or sorted, you only have to press one key. Th

10 - 2 MAKING COPIES4Press or to select SORT. For example, select SORT.To start copying now without enlarging or reducing, press Copy/Help.To re

PRINTING REPORTS 11 - 11111Printing ReportsFAX/MFC Settings and ActivityYou can print the following lists and reports:Choose to print a Transmission

vi BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE(For MFC 660MC Only)(For USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rightsand you may also ha

11 - 2 PRINTING REPORTSTransmission Verification (Xmit) ReportYou can use the Xmit Report as proof that you sent a fax. This report lists the name

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 12 - 11212Important InformationStandard Telephone and FCC NoticesThese notices are in effect on models sold and used in the Un

12 - 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATIONInternational Energy Star Compliance StatementThe purpose of the International Energy Star Program is to promote the dev

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 12 - 3WARNINGFor protection against the risk of electrical shock, always disconnect all cables from the wall outlet before ser

12 - 4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION13Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, because they may touch dangerous voltage point

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 11313Troubleshooting and Routine MaintenanceTroubleshootingIf you can’t resolve a difficulty with your

13 - 2 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE2Open the top cover by lifting the gray lever on the right side of the top cover.3Pull the jammed prin

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 34Remove the print cartridge and turn the spool to tighten the ribbon.5Install the cartridge. (See page

13 - 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEThe number you called does not answer or is busy. You may also have reached a number not connected to

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 5Telephone Answering Device (TAD) Does Not Answer When CalledConnect the telephone line cord from your

vii BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE(For MFC 660MC Only)(For USA Only) packaging instructions are not followedand has caused da

13 - 6 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEHandling Incoming CallsDouble Ring in FAX/TEL ModeThe FAX/MFC knows the incoming call is not a fax so

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 7Routine MaintenanceCleaning the ScannerBefore cleaning, unplug the power cord for safety. Clean the wh

13 - 8 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEWARNINGJust after you have used the machine, the print head is extremely HOT!Replacing the Print Cartr

SETTING UP THE MFC 660MC AND COMPUTER TO WORK TOGETHER 14 - 11414Setting Up the MFC 660MC and Computer to Work TogetherBefore You Install Multi-Func

14 - 2 SETTING UP THE MFC 660MC AND COMPUTER TO WORK TOGETHERConnecting the MFC 660MC to Your PCFollow the instructions below to hook up the Multi-F

SETTING UP THE MFC 660MC AND COMPUTER TO WORK TOGETHER 14 - 3Choosing the Software to InstallInstall Multi-Function Link® SoftwareClick on Install M

14 - 4 SETTING UP THE MFC 660MC AND COMPUTER TO WORK TOGETHERInstalling the Multi-Function Link® SoftwareMake sure your MFC 660MC is connected to yo

SETTING UP THE MFC 660MC AND COMPUTER TO WORK TOGETHER 14 - 5You are running Windows NT® 3.51 or earlier. Brother Multi-Function Link® Software doe

14 - 6 SETTING UP THE MFC 660MC AND COMPUTER TO WORK TOGETHERViewing On-Line DocumentationMake sure you have installed the Acrobat Reader software.

USING THE MULTI-FUNCTION LINK® SOFTWARE (FOR MFC 660MC ONLY) 15 - 115 15 Using the Multi-Function Link® Software(For MFC 660MC Only)IntroductionThis