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If You Need to Call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number MFC 7050C Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase The serial number is on the back of a theft, fire or warranty service. © 1996-1999 Brother Industries, Ltd. Retain this Owner's Manual with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of the unit.
If You Need to Call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number MFC 7050C Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase The serial number is on the back of a theft, fire or warranty service. © 1996-1999 Brother Industries, Ltd. Retain this Owner's Manual with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of the unit.
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...If you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. Brother on the World Wide Web You can use Fax-Back System, so you can 't resolve a difficulty with your MFC using this manual, call our Fax-Back System, and follow the voice prompts to ...receive faxed instructions about Brother products, from which you are USA: 1-888-298-3616 From within Canada: 1-514-685-2040...
...If you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. Brother on the World Wide Web You can use Fax-Back System, so you can 't resolve a difficulty with your MFC using this manual, call our Fax-Back System, and follow the voice prompts to ...receive faxed instructions about Brother products, from which you are USA: 1-888-298-3616 From within Canada: 1-514-685-2040...
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For glossy paper, we recommend using Kodak Inkjet Photographic Quality Paper Photo Weight. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Ordering Accessories and Supplies For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you ...Handset Curled Cord Document Wire Extension Document Tray & Paper Tray IEEE-1284 Bi-directional Cable Remote Retrieval Access Card Owner's Manual *Brother MFC-7050C Series Software on Floppy Disks (Includes Multi-Function Link® Pro and Visioneer® PaperPort® LE Only) Item LC11BK...
For glossy paper, we recommend using Kodak Inkjet Photographic Quality Paper Photo Weight. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Ordering Accessories and Supplies For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you ...Handset Curled Cord Document Wire Extension Document Tray & Paper Tray IEEE-1284 Bi-directional Cable Remote Retrieval Access Card Owner's Manual *Brother MFC-7050C Series Software on Floppy Disks (Includes Multi-Function Link® Pro and Visioneer® PaperPort® LE Only) Item LC11BK...
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... to check our Web page for all non-Brother hardware, software and firmware used by our customers in connection or combination with Brother fax machines, MFCs and bundled software, accurately exchange date data with the Brother products. iv TABLE OF CONTENTS Please continue to... individual customers via software patches through software download or from Brother Customer Service. Our focus is ...
... to check our Web page for all non-Brother hardware, software and firmware used by our customers in connection or combination with Brother fax machines, MFCs and bundled software, accurately exchange date data with the Brother products. iv TABLE OF CONTENTS Please continue to... individual customers via software patches through software download or from Brother Customer Service. Our focus is ...
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... This Manual 1-1 Finding Information 1-1 Test Sheet Procedures (For USA Only 1-2 About Fax Machines 1-2 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-2 ECM (Error Correction Mode 1-3 MFC 7050C Control Panel Keys 1-4 Caution 2-1 Packing List 2-2 Choosing a Location 2-3 Assembly 2-4 Selecting Paper Thickness 2-8 Installing Ink Cartridges (Initial Setup 2-9 Preserving Ink Cartridges... Roll Over Phone Lines 2-20 Two-Line Phone System 2-20 Converting Telephone Wall Outlets 2-20 Installing MFC, External Two-Line TAD, and Two-Line Telephone 2-21 Multi-Line Connections (PBX 2-22 If you are installing the...
... This Manual 1-1 Finding Information 1-1 Test Sheet Procedures (For USA Only 1-2 About Fax Machines 1-2 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-2 ECM (Error Correction Mode 1-3 MFC 7050C Control Panel Keys 1-4 Caution 2-1 Packing List 2-2 Choosing a Location 2-3 Assembly 2-4 Selecting Paper Thickness 2-8 Installing Ink Cartridges (Initial Setup 2-9 Preserving Ink Cartridges... Roll Over Phone Lines 2-20 Two-Line Phone System 2-20 Converting Telephone Wall Outlets 2-20 Installing MFC, External Two-Line TAD, and Two-Line Telephone 2-21 Multi-Line Connections (PBX 2-22 If you are installing the...
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3Paper Paper Affects the Print Quality 3-1 About Paper 3-2 Handling and Using Special Paper 3-2 Recommended Paper for the MFC 7050C 3-2 Paper Specifications for Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder 3-3 Print Area 3-4 4On-Screen Programming User-Friendly Programming 4-1 Function Mode 4-1 Alternating Displays 4-2 Function Selection Table 4-2 5Initial Setup Getting ...
3Paper Paper Affects the Print Quality 3-1 About Paper 3-2 Handling and Using Special Paper 3-2 Recommended Paper for the MFC 7050C 3-2 Paper Specifications for Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder 3-3 Print Area 3-4 4On-Screen Programming User-Friendly Programming 4-1 Function Mode 4-1 Alternating Displays 4-2 Function Selection Table 4-2 5Initial Setup Getting ...
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... and Activity 10-1 To Print a Report 10-2 Transmission Verification (Xmit) Report 10-2 Activity Report Interval 10-2 Using MFC as a Copier 11-1 Making a Single Copy 11-2 Making Multiple Copies 11-2 Stacking Multiple Copies 11-2 Sorting Multiple Copies 11-2 Reducing and Enlarging Copies 11-3 Copying a ...
... and Activity 10-1 To Print a Report 10-2 Transmission Verification (Xmit) Report 10-2 Activity Report Interval 10-2 Using MFC as a Copier 11-1 Making a Single Copy 11-2 Making Multiple Copies 11-2 Stacking Multiple Copies 11-2 Sorting Multiple Copies 11-2 Reducing and Enlarging Copies 11-3 Copying a ...
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...Video Printing Quality 13-5 Setting Video Type 13-5 Setting Print Size 13-6 Video Printing Color Adjustment 13-6 Video Printing Brightness 13-7 Video Capture to PC 13-8 14Setting Up the MFC and Before You Install Multi-Function Link® Pro Software 14-1 Computer to If ...Documentation 14-5 View Product Support Information 14-5 Brother Web Link 14-5 Exit 14-6 Installing the Brother Software 14-6 Receiving Messages into the PC 14-9 MF Link Mode 14-9 Brother Status Monitor 14-10 15Using MFC as a Printer Features 15-1 Printer Driver 15-2 Choosing the Right Kind of ...
...Video Printing Quality 13-5 Setting Video Type 13-5 Setting Print Size 13-6 Video Printing Color Adjustment 13-6 Video Printing Brightness 13-7 Video Capture to PC 13-8 14Setting Up the MFC and Before You Install Multi-Function Link® Pro Software 14-1 Computer to If ...Documentation 14-5 View Product Support Information 14-5 Brother Web Link 14-5 Exit 14-6 Installing the Brother Software 14-6 Receiving Messages into the PC 14-9 MF Link Mode 14-9 Brother Status Monitor 14-10 15Using MFC as a Printer Features 15-1 Printer Driver 15-2 Choosing the Right Kind of ...
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16Windows® Printing Printer Emulation 16-1 Using the Brother Printer Driver 16-1 Paper Tab 16-2 Copies 16-3 Reverse Order 16-3 Collate 16-3 Orientation 16-3 Paper Size 16-4 Custom Paper Size 16-5 Output Media 16-6 Paper Source 16-6 Restore Defaults 16-6 Color /Quality Tab 16-7 Color Options 16-7 Color/Monochrome 16-8 Color 16-8 Black, White and ... a Fax from the Main Menu 17-4 Sending a Fax from a Windows® Application 17-4 Receiving Faxes into the PC 17-5 Checklist for the MFC 17-5 Checklist for Your PC 17-5 Viewing Received Faxes 17-6 x TABLE OF CONTENTS
16Windows® Printing Printer Emulation 16-1 Using the Brother Printer Driver 16-1 Paper Tab 16-2 Copies 16-3 Reverse Order 16-3 Collate 16-3 Orientation 16-3 Paper Size 16-4 Custom Paper Size 16-5 Output Media 16-6 Paper Source 16-6 Restore Defaults 16-6 Color /Quality Tab 16-7 Color Options 16-7 Color/Monochrome 16-8 Color 16-8 Black, White and ... a Fax from the Main Menu 17-4 Sending a Fax from a Windows® Application 17-4 Receiving Faxes into the PC 17-5 Checklist for the MFC 17-5 Checklist for Your PC 17-5 Viewing Received Faxes 17-6 x TABLE OF CONTENTS
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... Macro 18-7 To send the current document in your word processor directly to FaxSpeed 18-7 How to Read an InfoImage that Was Printed at Your MFC ........ 18-8 How to Read an InfoImage that Was Received Into Multi-Function Link® Pro 18-9 To read an InfoImage after viewing it in PaperPort...
... Macro 18-7 To send the current document in your word processor directly to FaxSpeed 18-7 How to Read an InfoImage that Was Printed at Your MFC ........ 18-8 How to Read an InfoImage that Was Received Into Multi-Function Link® Pro 18-9 To read an InfoImage after viewing it in PaperPort...
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...International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 22-4 Important Safety Instructions 22-5 Compilation and Publication Notice 22-8 Trademarks 22-8 23Specifications Product Description 23-1 Fax Specifications 23-1 Printer Specifications 23-3 Printing 23-3 Controller 23-3 Print Media 23-4 24Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting 24-1 Fax-Back System 24-1 Brother...24-10 Aligning Ink Cartridges 24-10 Packing and Shipping the MFC 24-11 Routine Maintenance 24-14 Cleaning the Scanner 24-14 Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen 24-14 Storing an Extra Ink Cartridge 24-15 ...
...International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 22-4 Important Safety Instructions 22-5 Compilation and Publication Notice 22-8 Trademarks 22-8 23Specifications Product Description 23-1 Fax Specifications 23-1 Printer Specifications 23-3 Printing 23-3 Controller 23-3 Print Media 23-4 24Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting 24-1 Fax-Back System 24-1 Brother...24-10 Aligning Ink Cartridges 24-10 Packing and Shipping the MFC 24-11 Routine Maintenance 24-14 Cleaning the Scanner 24-14 Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen 24-14 Storing an Extra Ink Cartridge 24-15 ...
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... simple to guide you can use , with LCD screen prompts to use your MFC has a Help Key. INTRODUCTION 1-1 This MFC has been designed to be able to read this manual. Additionally, your MFC to its fullest potential by taking a few minutes to find information about a specific... feature or function by checking the Index in the Table of some screen displays also help you for purchasing a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). Introduction 1Introduction Using This Manual Thank you choose the correct key-presses. Finding Information All chapter headings and subheadings are ...
... simple to guide you can use , with LCD screen prompts to use your MFC has a Help Key. INTRODUCTION 1-1 This MFC has been designed to be able to read this manual. Additionally, your MFC to its fullest potential by taking a few minutes to find information about a specific... feature or function by checking the Index in the Table of some screen displays also help you for purchasing a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). Introduction 1Introduction Using This Manual Thank you choose the correct key-presses. Finding Information All chapter headings and subheadings are ...
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...about 40 seconds after dialing. In order to receive a response, be sure to set to the FAX mode, it to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your MFC continues to send the "chirps" for about 40 seconds, and the screen continues to display RECEIVING. 1-2 INTRODUCTION You'll... a confirmation sheet will verify that time, the sending machine must begin the "handshake" with the receiving machine. During that your MFC is sending a fax, the MFC sends fax calling tones, (CNG tones)-soft, intermittent beeps at 4-second intervals. This will be able to send and receive faxes...
...about 40 seconds after dialing. In order to receive a response, be sure to set to the FAX mode, it to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your MFC continues to send the "chirps" for about 40 seconds, and the screen continues to display RECEIVING. 1-2 INTRODUCTION You'll... a confirmation sheet will verify that time, the sending machine must begin the "handshake" with the receiving machine. During that your MFC is sending a fax, the MFC sends fax calling tones, (CNG tones)-soft, intermittent beeps at 4-second intervals. This will be able to send and receive faxes...
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...after the number is answered. When you may send and receive fax messages that both have an external telephone answering device (TAD) on your MFC line, your TAD will determine the number of a fax transmission while it 's important for the receiving machine to check the integrity of ... is the time in which the sending machine's CNG tones and the receiving machines "chirps" overlap. Introduction When your MFC answers in FAX/TEL mode, the MFC listens for their integrity. ECM transmissions are possible only between machines that are continuously checked for CNG tones and then responds...
...after the number is answered. When you may send and receive fax messages that both have an external telephone answering device (TAD) on your MFC line, your TAD will determine the number of a fax transmission while it 's important for the receiving machine to check the integrity of ... is the time in which the sending machine's CNG tones and the receiving machines "chirps" overlap. Introduction When your MFC answers in FAX/TEL mode, the MFC listens for their integrity. ECM transmissions are possible only between machines that are continuously checked for CNG tones and then responds...
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... the One Use this key to copy photo- 6 RWD ( ) graphs. Blinks when ink cartridge is 21 Erase low and stays lit when ink is empty. MFC 7050C Control Panel Keys 31 32 29 28 27 26 25 24 20 21 23 22 30 1 2 3 4 Function Set 7O5OC Facsmille Fine FAX Photo S.Fine FAX... 06 07 08 17 18 19 20 09 10 11 12 Shift 21 22 23 24 RWD FWD Message Center Voice Fax Record Erase Play Color Printer On/Off Line Reset Priority Ink Management Copy Enlarge Reduce Sort Photo Copy Stop Start 18 19 17 16 15 14 6 56 7 8 11 13 9 12...
... the One Use this key to copy photo- 6 RWD ( ) graphs. Blinks when ink cartridge is 21 Erase low and stays lit when ink is empty. MFC 7050C Control Panel Keys 31 32 29 28 27 26 25 24 20 21 23 22 30 1 2 3 4 Function Set 7O5OC Facsmille Fine FAX Photo S.Fine FAX... 06 07 08 17 18 19 20 09 10 11 12 Shift 21 22 23 24 RWD FWD Message Center Voice Fax Record Erase Play Color Printer On/Off Line Reset Priority Ink Management Copy Enlarge Reduce Sort Photo Copy Stop Start 18 19 17 16 15 14 6 56 7 8 11 13 9 12...
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MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 2-1 Assembly and Connections 2MFC Setup and Connections Caution 1 Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 2 We recommend that are not insulated unless ...
MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 2-1 Assembly and Connections 2MFC Setup and Connections Caution 1 Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 2 We recommend that are not insulated unless ...
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... following items: Telephone Line Cord Handset Curled Cord Telephone Handset Ink Cartridges (Color & Black) Bi-directional IEEE-1284 Parallel Cable Document Wire Extension Document Tray with Extension Paper Tray with your warranty. 2-2 MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS See "Ordering Accessories and Supplies" on page ii for ...the correct item numbers. If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with Extension Owner's Manual (Both trays are the same) Remote Retrieval Access Card Brother MFL Pro CD-ROM StartCard If an item is missing, call...
... following items: Telephone Line Cord Handset Curled Cord Telephone Handset Ink Cartridges (Color & Black) Bi-directional IEEE-1284 Parallel Cable Document Wire Extension Document Tray with Extension Paper Tray with your warranty. 2-2 MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS See "Ordering Accessories and Supplies" on page ii for ...the correct item numbers. If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with Extension Owner's Manual (Both trays are the same) Remote Retrieval Access Card Brother MFL Pro CD-ROM StartCard If an item is missing, call...
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... sources, such as a desk. Do not connect your MFC to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture or dust. Assembly and Connections MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 2-3 Select a place that might disrupt the power supply. Locate the MFC near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals or refrigerators. ...NO ! NO ! Do not connect your MFC in the MFC's memory. Choosing a Location Place your MFC on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment...
... sources, such as a desk. Do not connect your MFC to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture or dust. Assembly and Connections MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 2-3 Select a place that might disrupt the power supply. Locate the MFC near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals or refrigerators. ...NO ! NO ! Do not connect your MFC in the MFC's memory. Choosing a Location Place your MFC on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment...
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Connect one end of the curled handset cord to the MFC and the shorter end to a modular wall jack. 2-4 MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS When you plug in the power cord, the power goes on the MFC and the other end to the handset. 2 Connect the power cord. There is no ON/OFF switch. SET CARTRIDGES PLS OPEN COVER 3 Connect the telephone line cord. Connect the longer end of the telephone line cord to the jack on and the screen alternately displays. Assembly 1 Connect the handset.
Connect one end of the curled handset cord to the MFC and the shorter end to a modular wall jack. 2-4 MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS When you plug in the power cord, the power goes on the MFC and the other end to the handset. 2 Connect the power cord. There is no ON/OFF switch. SET CARTRIDGES PLS OPEN COVER 3 Connect the telephone line cord. Connect the longer end of the telephone line cord to the jack on and the screen alternately displays. Assembly 1 Connect the handset.
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Caution s Lightning and power surges can damage this product! We recommend that you use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line as well as on when you connect it to your MFC, disconnect the telephone line first, and then the power cord. Assembly and Connections MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 2-5 Similarly, when moving your MFC on the telephone line, or unplug the lines during a lightning storm. 4 Attach the document wire extension. WARNING To protect yourself from electrical shock, plug the MFC into a 3-prong plug and keep the power to a telephone line.
Caution s Lightning and power surges can damage this product! We recommend that you use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line as well as on when you connect it to your MFC, disconnect the telephone line first, and then the power cord. Assembly and Connections MFC SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 2-5 Similarly, when moving your MFC on the telephone line, or unplug the lines during a lightning storm. 4 Attach the document wire extension. WARNING To protect yourself from electrical shock, plug the MFC into a 3-prong plug and keep the power to a telephone line.