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  • Page 1 MFC-730 MFC-740 ®...
  • Page 2 Legal and safety requirements Telecommunication Authorities (P.T.T.s) require that this product is manufactured specifically for the country into which it is originally imported for sale by Brother. Brother advises that this product may not function correctly and does not offer any warranty should this product be used on any other public exchange equipment other than that of the original country of sale.
  • Page 3 I/we request the installation of new style telephone socket(s). Customer’s name ... Address ... Postcode ... Telephone number ... Equipment : BROTHER MFC-730, MFC-740 APPROVAL CERTIFICATE NUMBER : 610154 (MFC-730), 608761 (MFC-740) Special installation instructions ... Customer’s signature ... Date ...

  • Page 4: Ordering Accessories And Supplies

    Ordering Accessories and Supplies For the best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories. These are available from most Brother dealers or alternatively you can contact our mail order department on telephone number 0161 931 2258 or fax number 0161 931 2218.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Symbols Used In This Manual ... 2 About Fax Machines ... 2 Fax Tones and Handshake ... 2 ECM (Error Correction Mode) ... 3 MFC-730 Control Panel Overview ... 4 MFC-740 Control Panel Overview ... 6 MFC Setup and Packing List ... 9 Connections Choosing a Location ...
  • Page 6 Operation from an External or Extension Telephone ... 49 For Fax/Tel Mode Only ... 49 Changing Remote Codes ... 50 Printing a Fax from Memory (Only for MFC-730) ... 50 Caller ID (Caller IDentification) (Only for the UK) ... 51 Advantages of Caller ID ... 51 Set the Caller ID to ON ...
  • Page 7 Polling ... 55 Secure Polling ... 55 Setup for Polling Receive ... 55 Setup for Polling Receive with Secure Code ... 56 Setup Delayed Polling Receive ... 57 Sequential Polling ... 57 Setting PC Interface Mode ... 58 Setup Before You Begin ... 59 Send Resolution ...
  • Page 8 Searching Telephone Index ... 79 Chain Dialling ... 79 Tone/Pulse ... 80 Fax/Tel Mode ... 80 Answering Calls with the Speaker Phone (Only for MFC-740) ... 80 Tel Key (Only for MFC-730) ... 80 Remote Fax Options Fax Forwarding ... 81 (Only for MFC-730) Programming a Fax Forwarding Number ...
  • Page 9 Copy Brightness ... 96 Copy Contrast ... 96 Selecting a Single Colour (One Colour) ... 97 Memory Full Message ... 97 Legal Limitations ... 98 Message Manager Introduction ... 99 (Only for MFC-740) Message Manager Mode ... 99 Flexible Memory Settings (Message Store) ... 100 Setting Up Message Manager ...
  • Page 10 Notice to PC User ... 136 Computer Requirements ... 137 Installing Drivers for your MFC -730 in Windows Software / Drivers ... 137 Installing MFC-730 Printer Driver ... 138 How to Attach the Filter Core to the Double Shielded Parallel I/F Cable: ... 136 ®...
  • Page 11 (Only for MFC-740) ... 151 Maintenance ... 151 Data 1 ... 152 Data 2 ... 152 Using the Brother MFC-730/740 Printer Driver ... 152 The Paper Tab ... 153 Paper Size ... 154 User Defined Paper Size ... 154 Paper Source ... 155 Feeder ...
  • Page 12 viii T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S The Control/Maintenance Tab... 162 Bi-Directional Printing ... 163 Maintenance ... 163 The Cleaning Tab ... 163 The Printer Adjustment Tab ... 164 Important Information Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...

  • Page 13: Using This Manual

    O N E Introduction Using This Manual Thank you for purchasing a Brother multifunction center (MFC). This MFC has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you through functions. However, you can use your MFC to its fullest potential by taking a few minutes to read this manual.

  • Page 14: Symbols Used In This Manual

    Symbols Used In This Manual About Fax Machines If you are a first-time fax machine user, fax operation might seem a little mysterious. You will soon get used to the unusual fax tones on your phone line, and be able to send and receive faxes easily.

  • Page 15: Ecm (Error Correction Mode)

    When your MFC is in Fax/Tel mode, it answers with a short beep. After this beep, the fax machine listens for CNG tones, and then responds with receiving tones if the CNG tones are present. If it is a voice incoming call, the MFC makes an attention sound.

  • Page 16: Mfc-730 Control Panel Overview

    C H A P T E R O N E MFC-730 Control Panel Overview status status Use to shuttle the line between handset and monitor speaker. R (Recall) Use this key to gain access to an outside line and/or to...
  • Page 17 Brightness Lets you adjust the brightness of the whole image to be lighter or darker. Paper Type Use this key to temporarily change the paper type setting for Copy and Video Printing modes. Copy Quality Use this key to temporarily change the quality and type of original for Copy and Video Printing modes.

  • Page 18: Control Panel Overview

    C H A P T E R O N E MFC-740 Control Panel Overview status status Menu Mute G H I Redial / Pause PQRS Speed Dial Speaker Phone R (Recall) Use this key to gain access to an outside line and/or to recall the operator or transfer a call to another extension when it is connected to a...
  • Page 19 Brightness Lets you adjust the brightness of the whole image to be lighter or darker. Paper Type Use this key to temporarily change the paper type setting for Copy and Video Printing modes. Copy Quality Use this key to temporarily change the quality and type of original for Copy and Video Printing modes.
  • Page 20 C H A P T E R O N E...

  • Page 21: Mfc Setup And

    Whenever you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with your MFC and pack the MFC correctly. T W O Telephone Line Cord Starter Coated Paper Owner’s Manual (Ink Jet Paper) ** ... Only for MFC-730 Ink Cartridges Paper Wire Extension Document Wire Extension Printer Drive Floppy Disks**...

  • Page 22: Choosing A Location

    C H A P T E R T W O Choosing a Location Place your MFC on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place that is free of vibration and shocks. Locate the MFC near a telephone socket and a standard, earthed electrical socket.

  • Page 23: Caution

    Assembly Connect the handset. Connect the longer end of the curled handset cord to the MFC and the shorter end to the handset. Connect the power cord. When you connect the power, the screen alternately displays Connect the telephone line cord. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the socket on the MFC and the other end to a modular wall socket.

  • Page 24: Important

    C H A P T E R T W O NOTICE: The MFC must be fitted with an earthed plug. Since the MFC is earthed via the mains plug, you can protect yourself from potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone network by keeping the power to your MFC on when you connect it to a telephone line.
  • Page 25 Attach the paper wire extension to the multi-purpose sheet feeder. Paper Wire Extension Attach the document wire extension. Document Wire Extension M F C S E T U P A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder...
  • Page 26 C H A P T E R T W O Attach the paper tray to the paper output slot to prevent paper jams and maintain print quality. Attach the document tray. Document Tray Pull out the plastic extension of the document tray. Extension Paper Tray Plastic...
  • Page 27 M F C S E T U P A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Loading paper in the multi-purpose sheet feeder (paper cassette). A Open the multi-purpose sheet feeder cover. B Fan the paper well. Load the paper. Make sure the printing surface is towards you and the paper level is stacked below the paper guide line.
  • Page 28 C H A P T E R T W O Attaching Dust Cover A Attach the dust cover to the multi-purpose sheet feeder cover, B Close the multi-purpose sheet feeder cover. WARNING It is essential to keep the dust cover on your MFC to prevent dust from entering the print mechanism.

  • Page 29: Installing The Ink Cartridges

    M F C S E T U P A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Installing the Ink Cartridges Be sure that the power is on. The screen alternately displays SET CARTRIDGES OFFLINE PLS OPEN COVER OFFLINE Open the top cover by pulling it toward you.

  • Page 30: Important

    C H A P T E R T W O Remove the yellow shipping cover by lifting it up and out. We recommend that you install the ink cartridges from left to right in this order: Black, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta. Keep the yellow shipping cover in a safe place.
  • Page 31 M F C S E T U P A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Each colour has its own correct position. Insert the Black ink cartridge, matching the markings of the colour indicators on the print head as a guide.
  • Page 32 C H A P T E R T W O Press 1 on the dial pad for each colour, as prompted (for initial setup only) within 1 minute. The MFC will enter a cleaning cycle for approximately 6 minutes. The screen alternately displays CLEANING BLACK and PLEASE WAIT.

  • Page 33: Multi-Line Connections (Pabxs)

    M F C S E T U P A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Once you open an ink cartridge, install it in the MFC and use it up within six months of installation. Use unopened ink cartridge by the expiry date printed on the cartridge box.

  • Page 34: Using Extension Telephones

    EXTENSION EXTENSION SOCKET SOCKET INADVISABLE CONNECTION OF EXTENSION SOCKETS Fig. 1. DISCONNECT EXTENSION EXTENSION SOCKET SOCKET FAX MACHINE MUST BE PLUGGED RECOMMENDED CONNECTION OF EXTENSION SOCKETS Fig. 2. MASTER SOCKET INCOMING LINE MASTER SOCKET INCOMING LINE INTO MASTER SOCKET...

  • Page 35: Connecting An External Telephone Answering Device (Tad)

    M F C S E T U P A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD) Sequence You might choose to connect an additional answering machine. When you have an external TAD on the same telephone line as the machine, the TAD answers all calls.

  • Page 36: Outgoing Message (Ogm) Of External Tad

    C H A P T E R T W O Outgoing Message (OGM) of External TAD Timing is important in recording this message. The message sets up the ways to handle both manual and automatic fax reception. Limit your speaking to 20 seconds. Record 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message.

  • Page 37: Paper

    When using coated paper or transparencies, avoid stacking by removing each page after copying or printing. About Brother Paper Brother paper is manufactured specifically for this MFC, to provide you with optimum print quality. Quality Coated Paper for 360 dpi Colour Ink Jet printing—...

  • Page 38: Paper Specifications For Cassette And Manual Slot

    C H A P T E R T H R E E Brother coated (ink jet) paper is coated only on one side. Make sure this whiter (coated) side is facing up toward you. Therefore, when loading paper in the paper cassette, make sure that the whiter side (the coated side) is facing up.

  • Page 39: Print Area

    For optimum output quality, we recommend you use only genuine Brother paper. If paper will not load from the feeder, try the manual feed slot. Print Area The Print Area depends on the settings in the application you are using.
  • Page 40 C H A P T E R T H R E E Do not use the following types of paper and envelopes: Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped paper and envelopes Extremely shiny or highly textured paper and envelopes Envelopes with clasps Envelopes of baggy construction Envelopes not sharply creased Embossed envelopes...

  • Page 41: On-Screen

    C H A P T E R On-Screen Programming User-Friendly Programming We have designed your Multi-Function Center with on-screen “Using This programming and a Help key. User-friendly programming helps you take Manual” full advantage of all the functions your MFC has to offer. chap.

  • Page 42: Alternating Displays

    C H A P T E R F O U R Alternating Displays The LCD sometimes alternates between the currently selected option, and a help message giving brief instructions about how to proceed. The display you’ll probably see most often is shown below, showing you that when you place a document in the feeder, you can either dial a number to send it as a fax or press the Mono Copy or Colour Copy key to make a copy of the document.
  • Page 43 Automatically stores any incoming faxes in its memory if it runs out of paper. 7. POLLING RX You call another fax machine to STANDARD receive a fax from it. 8. PC INTERFACE Turn on if PC is connected to MFC for PC receiving of fax message.
  • Page 44 C H A P T E R F O U R 1. Fax Functions (continued) 4. REMAINING JOBS Function 5. INTERRUPT Function 6. SET QUICK-DIAL Function 1. ONE-TOUCH DIAL Dial numbers stored in memory -- 2. SPEED-DIAL 3. SETUP GROUPS 7.
  • Page 45 O N - S C R E E N P R O G R A M M I N G 1. Fax Functions (continued) 8. REMOTE FAX OPT (MFC-730 Only) Function Description 1. FAX FWD Set your fax machine to forward faxes.

  • Page 46: Copy Functions

    C H A P T E R F O U R 2. Printer Functions Function 1. TEST PRINT 2. VERTICAL ALIGN 3. BI-DIR PRINT 3. Copy Functions Function 1. PAPER TYPE 2. QUALITY 3. ORIGINAL TYPE 4. COLOUR ADJUST Adjust the amount of Red, 5.

  • Page 47: Setup Getting Started

    C H A P T E R Initial Setup Getting Started Setting the Dialling Mode (Tone/Pulse) Your MFC is initially set to TONE. If you are using a PULSE dial line, you can change the setting to PULSE by following the steps below. Press Menu, 1, 1, 1.

  • Page 48: Setting The Station Id

    C H A P T E R F I V E Press Menu, 1, 1, 2. The screen prompts you to enter the year. Enter the last two digits of the year. (for example, enter 00 for the year 2000) Press Set.
  • Page 49 As an example, your MFC is installed in the United Kingdom, is to be used for both fax and voice calls, and your national telephone number is 0161-444 5555, then you must set the fax and telephone number parts of your station ID as: +44 161-444 5555 Press Menu, 1, 1, 3.

  • Page 50: Entering Text

    C H A P T E R F I V E Entering Text When you are setting certain functions, such as the Station ID, you may need to enter text into the MFC. Most keys on the dial pad have three or four letters printed above them.

  • Page 51: Setting The Beeper Volume

    Setting the Beeper Volume You can set the beeper to LOW, HIGH or OFF. The MFC comes set to LOW. When the beeper is set to LOW or HIGH, the MFC beeps every time you press a key or make an error, and at the end of sending or receiving a fax.

  • Page 52: Setting The Clock Change

    C H A P T E R F I V E Setting the Clock Change You can easily let the MFC’s clock gain or lose one hour by using this feature. Press Menu, 1, 1, 6. The screen displays Press to lose an hour.

  • Page 53: Setting The Ring Volume

    I N I T I A L S E T U P Setting the Ring Volume You can adjust the ring volume when your MFC is idle. You can turn the ring OFF. Press to adjust the volume level. With each key press, the MFC rings so you can hear the current setting and the display shows the setting you are choosing.
  • Page 54 C H A P T E R F I V E...

  • Page 55: Setup

    C H A P T E R Setup Receive Basic Receiving Operations Select Answer Mode Answer Mode ( means light off. 1. Manual 2. Fax 3. Fax/Tel “Fax/Tel Mode Only” in this chapter S I X means light on.) You must answer all calls yourself. If you hear fax tones, press Start to begin receiving the fax, then hang up.

  • Page 56: Manual Reception (Manual Mode)

    C H A P T E R S I X 4. TAD For MFC- The TAD setting works only with an external telephone answering device (TAD). Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time do not work in this setting. 4. TAD For MFC- Manual Reception (Manual Mode) When you set the Answer Mode to manual, you must answer each...

  • Page 57: Setting The Ring Delay

    Setting the Ring Delay “Operation from an The Ring Delay setting determines the number of times the MFC rings External or before it answers. Extension Press Menu, 1, 2, 1. Telephone” Press Set. “For Fax/Tel Press Mode Only” MFC answers (01-04). in this chapter Press Set when the screen displays your selection.

  • Page 58: Recording The Fax/Tel Outgoing Announcement (F/T Message) (Only For Mfc-740)

    C H A P T E R S I X IMPORTANT! This MFC does not re-generate ringing conditions to any extension telephones. Any such extension telephones will only ring during the period set on ring delay. Recording the Fax/Tel Outgoing Announcement (F/T MESSAGE) (Only for MFC-740) This is the announcement played by your MFC (not an external TAD) when someone calls and your MFC is set to Fax/Tel mode.

  • Page 59: Printing A Reduced Incoming Document

    In case Fax Detect does not work, because of a poor phone line connection, just press Start or press the Activation Code Press Menu, 1, 2, 3. to select ON, SEMI or OFF. Press Set when the screen displays your selection. Press Stop to exit.

  • Page 60: Reception Into Memory

    C H A P T E R S I X Reception into Memory As soon as the paper cassette becomes empty during fax reception, the screen will display “CHECK PAPER”; please put some paper in the paper cassette (see chap. 2). If the MEMORY RECEPTION function is ON at this time…...

  • Page 61: Advanced Receiving Operations

    Advanced Receiving Operations Operation from an External or Extension Telephone An external phone is a telephone that is plugged into your MFC (either into the MFC’s EXT socket or into the back of the connector that plugs into the telephone wall socket). An extension phone is another phone on the same phone number as your MFC, but plugged into a different telephone wall socket.

  • Page 62: Changing Remote Codes

    If you want to, enter a new Remote Deactivation Code, then press Set. Press Stop to exit. Printing a Fax from Memory (Only for MFC-730) If you have fax storage ON for remote retrieval, you can still print a fax from the machine’s memory when you are at your machine: Press Menu, 1, 8, 4.

  • Page 63: Caller Id (Caller Identification) (Only For The Uk)

    To PABX Users : Calling line identification signals are not generally delivered to your Brother fax machine if it is connected behind a private branch exchange (PBX) system or other call routing device.

  • Page 64: How Does The Caller Id Work

    If “# WITHHELD” appears on the display, it means the caller intentionally blocked the transmission of his/her ID. * If no caller ID was transmitted to your fax machine, “PICK UP PHONE” will remain on the display. * Depends on network Function.

  • Page 65: Selecting A Caller Id From The Memory For Call Reply

    You can display the caller IDs that are stored in the memory and select the caller you want your machine to dial. Call Reply is a convenient feature whereby your Brother fax can dial back a voice/fax call “on- hook” to the opposite party associated with a Caller ID number which has been captured into memory.

  • Page 66: To Activate Certain Network Services When Using Call Reply

    “Direct Dial Inward (DDI)” private exchange system may fail to connect, or may be answered in the first instance by the called premises’ main switchboard rather than by the intended extension. Brother is not liable for any call charges thus incurred.

  • Page 67: Clearing The Caller Id Stored In Memory

    All parties involved in polling need to set up their machines to accommodate polling. When someone polls your MFC to receive a fax, they pay for the call; if you poll someone’s fax machine to receive a fax, you pay for the call. (See “Setup for Polling Transmit” in chap. 6.) Some machines do not respond to the polling function.

  • Page 68: Setup For Polling Receive With Secure Code

    Press Menu, 1, 2, 7. The screen displays Press Press Set. Enter a four-digit number. This is the same as the security code of the fax machine you are polling. Press Set. The screen prompts you to enter the fax number you want to poll, and then to press Start.

  • Page 69: Setup Delayed Polling Receive

    Setup Delayed Polling Receive You can set your MFC to begin Polling Receive at a later time. Press Menu, 1, 2, 7. The screen displays POLLING:STANDARD SELECT { } & SET Press to choose TIMER. Press Set. The screen prompts you to enter the time you want to begin polling. SET TIME=15:25 Enter the time (in 24-hour format) you want to begin polling.

  • Page 70: Setting Pc Interface Mode

    C H A P T E R S I X If you selected STANDARD, the screen prompts you to enter the fax number you want to poll, and then to press Start. • • Specify the destination fax machines, which you wish to poll by using One Touch, Speed Dial, a Group, Tel-Index or the dial pad.

  • Page 71: Send Before You Begin

    C H A P T E R Setup Send Before You Begin Documents must be between 7.0 and 21.6 cm wide, and 12.7 and 35.6 cm long. Your MFC can only scan an image 20.8 cm wide, regardless of how wide the paper is. Make sure you insert documents face down, top edge first.

  • Page 72: Resolution

    C H A P T E R S E V E N Make sure documents written with ink are completely dry. To set different resolutions for each page of a multi page document, refer to “Multiple Resolution Transmission”. Resolution When you have a document in the feeder, you can use the Resolution “Multiple key.

  • Page 73: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic Transmission This is the easiest way to send a fax. IMPORTANT: Do not pick up the handset ––OR–– press Speaker Phone (for MFC-740). Insert the document face down in the feeder. Enter the fax number using One Touch, Speed Dial, Tel-index or the dial pad.

  • Page 74: Real Time Transmission

    C H A P T E R S E V E N If you try to scan in and store a 51st fax, the MFC will send it immediately, without storing it in memory. If you get a MEMORY FULL message while scanning the first page of a fax, press Stop to cancel a scan.

  • Page 75: Basic Sending Operations

    Basic Sending Operations Composing an Electronic Cover Page The cover page is sent to the receiving party’s machine. Your cover page includes the name stored in the One Touch or Speed Dial memory, if you “Setup have used this feature to start the call. Quick-Dial Numbers”...

  • Page 76: Always Send Cover Page

    C H A P T E R S E V E N Press Set. Press Press Set when the screen displays your selection. Enter two digits to indicate the number of pages you are sending. (Enter 00 to leave the number of pages blank.) If you make a mistake, press Press Set.

  • Page 77: Using A Printed Cover Page

    Using a Printed Cover Page If you prefer using a printed cover page that you can write on, you can print the sample page and attach it to your fax. Press Menu, 1, 3, 1. Press Press Set when the screen displays your selection. Press Start.

  • Page 78: Advanced Sending Operations

    You can send a fax and let the other party know that you want to speak to him after the fax transmission is complete. The other fax machine will ring as if it were receiving a telephone call; if the other party picks up the handset, your MFC will ring.

  • Page 79: Print Sample Call Back Message

    If you set Call Reservation to ON, press Set when the screen displays your selection. The screen displays the current setting for Call Back Message. CALL MESSAGE:OFF CALL MESSAGE:ON Press to select ON (or OFF). Press Set when the screen displays your selection. Press 1 if you want to select additional settings.

  • Page 80: Broadcasting

    Broadcasting is automatically sending the same fax message to multiple fax numbers. Using the Help/Broadcast key, you can include up to 24 One Touch locations, up to 56 Speed Dial locations (MFC-730) and 100 Speed Dial locations (MFC-740), and up to 50 manually dialled numbers...

  • Page 81: Multiple Resolution Transmission

    See “Setting Press Help/Broadcast. You will be prompted to press the next Up Groups number. Enter the next number. Broadcasting” Example: Speed Dial chap. 8 Press Help/Broadcast. Enter the next fax number. Example: Manual dialling, using the dial pad. Press Start. Your MFC will read the documents into memory and then start sending faxes to all the numbers you entered.

  • Page 82: Setup For Polling Transmit

    C H A P T E R S E V E N Setup for Polling Transmit Polling Transmit is when you set up your MFC to wait with a document so another fax machine can retrieve it. Place document to be retrieved in feeder. Press Menu, 1, 3, 8.

  • Page 83: Cancelling A Job While Scanning The Document

    SETUP SEND menu ––OR–– Press 2 if you are finished choosing settings and go to Step 8. Press Start and wait for the fax to be polled. You can use Secure Polling only with another Brother fax machine. Cancelling a Job While Scanning the Document You can cancel a job while you are scanning it into memory by pressing Stop.

  • Page 84: Interrupting Delayed Fax And Polling Transmit Jobs

    C H A P T E R S E V E N If you have more than two jobs waiting, use job you want to cancel. Press Set when the screen displays your selection. —OR— If you have only one job waiting, go to step 3. Press 1 to cancel —OR—...

  • Page 85: Setup

    C H A P T E R Setup Quick-Dial Numbers Storing Numbers for Easy Dialling You can set up your MFC to do three types of easy dialling: One Touch, Speed Dial and Groups for Broadcasting of faxes. Storing One Touch Dial Numbers You can store 24 fax/phone numbers that you can dial by pressing one “One Touch key.

  • Page 86: Storing Speed Dial Numbers

    Press Menu, 1, 6, 2. The screen prompts you to enter a location. Use the dial pad to enter a two-digit location (01–56 for MFC-730) (00–99 for MFC-740). Press Set. The screen displays your entry, then prompts you to enter the number you’re storing.

  • Page 87: Changing One Touch And Speed Dial Numbers

    Then, you can combine them into a Group. Each Group uses up “Storing a One Touch Dial key. Finally, you can have up to 6 small Groups, or Speed Dial you can assign up to 79 numbers (MFC-730) and 123 numbers (MFC- Numbers” 740) to one large Group. in this...
  • Page 88 C H A P T E R E I G H T Press Menu, 1, 6, 3. The screen displays Select a One Touch Dial key where you wish to store the number. (For example, press One Touch Dial key 02 to use as a Group.) Use the dial pad to enter the Group Number (for example, press 1 for Group 1).

  • Page 89: Telephone (Voice) Operation

    C H A P T E R Telephone (Voice) Operation Making Voice Calls You can use your MFC to make voice telephone calls, by dialling manually or by using One Touch or Speed Dial memory. You can use the handset, or if you have the MFC-740 you can use the Speaker Phone to make and receive calls.

  • Page 90: One Touch Dialling

    C H A P T E R N I N E One Touch Dialling Pick up the handset ––OR–– press Speaker Phone. “Storing One When you hear a dial tone, press the One Touch Dial key of the Touch Dial location you want to call.

  • Page 91: On Hook Dialling

    Pick up the handset when you hear the other end from the monitor speaker. If you press Tel before lifting the handset, the call will be disconnected. (Only for MFC-730). On MFC-740, you can now speak to the party at the other end of the phone, without lifting the handset when you hear the speaker at the other end.

  • Page 92: Tone/Pulse

    When you hang up, the machine returns to pulse dialling service. Fax/Tel Mode “Select Answer When you share one line for your telephone and fax machine, in the Mode” Fax/Tel mode, the fax machine can determine whether an incoming call chap. 6 is a fax or a telephone call.

  • Page 93: Remote Fax Options

    C H A P T E R Remote Fax Options (Only for MFC-730) This chapter is for Model MFC-730. If you have model MFC-740 your remote fax options are handled by the Message Manager. Please see chapter 12, “Message Manager”. Fax Forwarding You cannot use Fax Forwarding when “Fax Storage”...

  • Page 94: Setting Fax Storage

    If you press 2, data is not erased, and Fax Storage remains Changing the Remote Access Code Enter your Remote Access Code when the fax machine picks up your call, so you can access features remotely. The access code is preset to 1 5 9 , but you can change this.

  • Page 95: Remote Retrieval

    To receive faxes at your location, you must call from a fax machine using touch tone. For convenience, you can retrieve faxes from a touch tone phone by having them sent to a fax machine. For example, if your hotel room does not have a fax machine, you can enter the number of the fax machine at the hotel’s Front Desk.

  • Page 96: Change Fax Forwarding Setting

    Print a Memory Status List––Press 1, then enter the number of remote fax machine and then press # #, After the beep, hang up and wait. Retrieve all faxes––Press 2, then enter the number of remote fax machine and then press # #, After the beep, hang up and wait.

  • Page 97: Retrieving The Memory Status List

    R E M O T E F A X O P T I O N S ( O N L Y F O R M F C - 7 3 0 ) Retrieving the Memory Status List You can retrieve the Memory Status List from a remote fax machine to see if you have any fax messages.

  • Page 98: Changing The Fax Forwarding Number

    # #. You cannot use store a pause, press #. Also, if your fax machine is connected to a PABX, you can press # first before the fax machine’s number. The # works as well as R key.

  • Page 99: Copy

    C H A P T E R Copy Operations Your Multi-Function Center allows you to make high-quality photocopies and transparencies. Copies can be in black and white, one color, or full color. Always make sure you have paper in the cassette before making copies.

  • Page 100: Making Multiple Copies

    Message” in this chapter all copies of page 2, etc.) or SORTED (collated). The SORT option (MFC-740) and the multiple copies (MFC-730) are not available when you use Colour Copy. Place the document face down in the feeder. Press Mono Copy or Colour Copy (MFC-740 only).

  • Page 101: Making Enlarged Or Reduced Copies (Temporary Setting)

    Making Enlarged or Reduced Copies (Temporary Setting) Insert the document face down in the feeder. Press Enlarge/Reduce. The screen displays Press You can reduce to 93%, 87%, 75%, or 50% of the original size —OR— You can enlarge to 120%, 125%, 150%, or 200% —OR—...

  • Page 102: Using The Copy Quality Key

    C H A P T E R E L E V E N Using the Copy Quality Key The Copy Quality key changes the settings for quality (NORMAL, HIGH or DRAFT) and type of original document (STANDARD or PHOTO). Select DRAFT when you want a colour copy at the fastest speed. NORMAL is a higher quality than DRAFT and prints faster than HIGH.

  • Page 103: Using The Paper Type Key

    PAPER:GLOSSY PAPER:TRNSPRNCY If you are using Brother coated paper for 360 dpi (BP36CA) or 720 dpi (BP72CA) or if you are using non-Brother ink jet paper, select INK JET. Press Set. If you did not select INK JET, skip to Step 6.

  • Page 104: Copy Quality - Default Settings

    C H A P T E R E L E V E N Copy Quality – Default Settings Changing Default Settings Press Menu, 3 to change default settings for Copy mode. These settings will remain until you change them again by pressing Menu. Adjust the colours using the Colour Adjustment, Brightness, and Contrast settings.
  • Page 105 Press Menu and 3. 1.PAPER TYPE 2.QUALITY 3.ORIGINAL TYPE 4.COLOUR ADJUST 5.BRIGHTNESS 6.CONTRAST 7.ONE COLOUR C O P Y O P E R A T I O N S PAPER:PLAIN PAPER:INK JET PAPER:GLOSSY PAPER:TRNSPRNCY QUALITY:HIGH QUALITY:NORMAL QUALITY:DRAFT ORIGINAL:STD ORIGINAL:PHOTO COLOUR:RED COLOUR:GREEN COLOUR:BLUE COLOUR:OFF...

  • Page 106: Select Paper Type

    Press Press Set when the screen displays your selection. If you use Brother coated paper for 360 dpi (BP36CA) or 720 dpi (BP72CA), select INK JET, then select 360DPI or 720DPI. If you use non-Brother ink jet paper, select INK JET, then select OTHER. If you did not select INK JET, skip to step 7.

  • Page 107: Select Copy Quality

    Select Copy Quality Press Menu, 3, 2. Press to select copy quality. QUALITY:NORMAL QUALITY:HIGH QUALITY:DRAFT Press Set when the screen displays your selection. Press Stop to exit. This feature is available only for colour copying. Select Type of Original Press Menu, 3, 3. The screen displays 3.ORIGINAL TYPE Press to select your original type.

  • Page 108: Colour Adjustment

    C H A P T E R E L E V E N Colour Adjustment Press Menu, 3, 4. Press Press Set. Light Press Press Set. Return to Step 2 to select the next colour —OR— Press Stop to exit. Copy Brightness You can choose the brightness setting before making a copy.

  • Page 109: Selecting A Single Colour (One Colour)

    Selecting a Single Colour (One Colour) For black and white originals, you can select a single colour, instead of black, as the default to be used when you press Mono Copy. OFF is the setting for Black. Press Menu, 3, 7. Press GREEN, BLUE, CYAN, MAGENTA, and YELLOW.

  • Page 110: Legal Limitations

    C H A P T E R E L E V E N Legal Limitations Colour reproductions of certain documents are illegal and may result in either criminal or civil liability. This Notice is intended to be a guide rather than a complete listing of every possible prohibition. In case of doubt we suggest that you consult with the legal authorities in your individual country as to the legality of any particular questionable documents.

  • Page 111: Message Manager

    C H A P T E R Message Manager (Only for MFC-740) Introduction This section provides you with information about how to operate the Message Manager features of your MFC-740. Your MFC has been designed to be user friendly. You will find a function chart in chap.

  • Page 112: Flexible Memory Settings (Message Store)

    C H A P T E R T W E L V E Flexible Memory Settings (Message Store) Message Manager Mode offers you six flexible memory settings, so that you can decide which kinds of messages you want to receive. 1.

  • Page 113: Setting The Message Store

    M E S S A G E M A N A G E R ( O N L Y F O R M F C - 7 4 0 ) Setting the Message Store Select the setting from the descriptions of “Flexible Memory Settings”. Press Menu, 1, 8, 1.

  • Page 114: Listening To The Outgoing Message (Ogm)

    C H A P T E R T W E L V E “Record Fax/Tel Outgoing Announcement” chap. 6 Listening to the Outgoing Message (OGM) Erasing the Outgoing Message (OGM) Activating Message Manager Mode To activate Message Manager..You can easily identify the Message Manager mode that is activated by viewing the Message Manager indicator lights.

  • Page 115: Message Indicator

    M E S S A G E M A N A G E R ( O N L Y F O R M F C - 7 4 0 ) Message Indicator Once you return home or to the office you can easily and quickly see if any voice or fax messages have been stored in the Message Manager.

  • Page 116: Playing Voice Messages And Memos

    C H A P T E R T W E L V E Playing Voice Messages and Memos Follow the steps below to listen to voice messages and memos. Printing a Fax Message Once you print a new fax message stored in memory, it is erased from the memory automatically.

  • Page 117: Backup Printing Option

    M E S S A G E M A N A G E R ( O N L Y F O R M F C - 7 4 0 ) Backup Printing Option When you choose DOC:ON in the Message Manager mode, all incoming fax messages are stored in the available memory for retrieval.

  • Page 118: To Erase Messages All At Once

    C H A P T E R T W E L V E To erase messages all at once Setting the Maximum Time for Incoming Messages Your MFC comes set to receive voice messages up to 35 seconds long. You can change this setting to any length from 35 seconds to 60 seconds, in 5-second increments.

  • Page 119: Icm Recording Monitor (Call Screening)

    M E S S A G E M A N A G E R ( O N L Y F O R M F C - 7 4 0 ) When Toll Saver is ON, it overrides your Ring Delay setting. Toll Saver must be OFF for the MFC to operate using your Ring Delay setting.

  • Page 120: Fax Forwarding/Paging

    This lets you know you have a fax or voice message in the Message Manager memory. When Fax Forwarding is set to ON, your MFC dials the fax machine phone number you’ve programmed, and forwards any faxes you’ve received.

  • Page 121: Programming The Paging Number

    You cannot change a Paging number remotely. Remote Retrieval You can call your machine from any fax machine using touch tone and use a Remote Access Code and other button presses to retrieve voice (and fax) messages. You can also program and change some settings for your Message Manager.

  • Page 122: Using The Remote Access Code

    C H A P T E R T W E L V E Using the Remote Access Code If your MFC is set to Manual Mode, you can access the Message Manager remotely by phoning your MFC and letting it ring for about 100 seconds.

  • Page 123: Remote Control Commands

    Status List by entering 9 6 1 to make sure that the Fax Forwarding number you registered is correct in the List. Enter the number of a remote fax machine to receive a report or stored fax messages. (See “Retrieving the Memory Status List” and “Retrieving Fax Messages”.)

  • Page 124: Retrieving The Memory Status List

    C H A P T E R T W E L V E Retrieving the Memory Status List You can retrieve the Memory Status List from a remote fax machine to see if you have any fax messages. You cannot use pause, press #.
  • Page 125 #. Also, if your MFC is connected to a PABX, you can press # first before the fax machine’s number. The # works as well as R key. To retrieve the Memory Status List, when you hear two short beeps, use the dial pad to press 9 6 1.
  • Page 126 C H A P T E R T W E L V E...

  • Page 127: Using Mfc

    C H A P T E R Using MFC as Printer Features The Multi-Function Center offers you many features you will find in a high quality ink jet printer. Fast Printing Speed—Using Draft mode, you can print 4 pages per minute in full colour.

  • Page 128: Printer Driver

    C H A P T E R T H I R T E E N Straight Paper Path—The MFC can use various types of paper: plain paper, coated paper, glossy paper, transparencies, and envelopes. Using the appropriate paper reduces the occurrence of paper jams. For complete information about what kinds of paper to use with the MFC, please read Chapter 3 in this manual.

  • Page 129: Loading Paper

    Your PC sends a print command and data to the MFC. The screen displays the date and time, and RECEIVING DATA. If there are more pages, the MFC begins to print the next page automatically. When the MFC finishes printing all data, it returns to online status. You can select paper source, paper size, and orientation in your application software.

  • Page 130: Manual Feed Slot

    C H A P T E R T H I R T E E N Manual Feed Slot You can use only one sheet at a time in the Manual Feed Slot. Paper loaded in the Manual Feed Slot is printed first, even when there is some paper left in the Feeder.

  • Page 131: Simultaneous Printing/Fax

    MFC is copying or receiving a fax on paper, it pauses the PC printing operation, and resumes when copying or fax receiving is complete. Fax sending will continue during PC printing. Simultaneous Printing/Scanning is not available for MFC-730. Printer Operation Keys On/Off Line Key This key toggles the MFC’s Online and Offline print status, which...

  • Page 132: Reset Key

    C H A P T E R T H I R T E E N Reset Key If the screen displays REMAINED DATA, you can clear data remaining in the printer memory by pressing On/Off Line, then pressing Reset. Priority Key When you press Priority, the MFC enters printer mode, and will not print faxes on paper.

  • Page 133: Walk-Up

    C H A P T E R Walk-Up Video Printing Walk-Up Video Printing lets you use your MFC, connected to your camcorder, digital camera, video game, or VCR, to view a video on the attached equipment. The video signal and the output you create from your MFC are PAL compliant.

  • Page 134: Auto Switch

    C H A P T E R F O U R T E E N Auto Switch Whenever you connect video equipment to the MFC and turn the video signal on, the MFC Paper Type and Copy Quality keys automatically switch to video printing mode and the screen displays As soon as you turn off the video equipment or disconnect it, the MFC...

  • Page 135: Black & White Video Printing

    Black & White Video Printing For Black and white video printing, follow the steps for Colour Video Printing, using Mono Copy instead of Colour Copy. Video Print Quality – Temporary Settings You can quickly improve the copy quality of video printouts by using the Copy Quality, Paper Type and Brightness keys.

  • Page 136: Using The Paper Type Key

    PAPER:INK JET PAPER:GLOSSY PAPER:TRNSPRNCY If you are using Brother coated paper for 360 dpi (BP36CL) or 720 dpi (BP72CL), select INK JET, then select 360DPI or 720DPI. If you are using non-Brother ink jet paper, select OTHER. When the screen displays your selection, press Set.

  • Page 137: Using The Brightness Key

    Press Mono Copy or Colour Copy. The screen shows Using the Brightness Key You can choose brightness setting before making a video copy. With no documents in the feeder, plug the cable from your video camera’s Out jack into the MFC’s RCA pin jack. Press Brightness.

  • Page 138: Setting Paper Type

    C H A P T E R F O U R T E E N Press Menu and 4. 1.PAPER TYPE 2.QUALITY 3.VIDEO TYPE 4.PRINT SIZE 5.COLOUR ADJUST 6.BRIGHTNESS Setting Paper Type PAPER:PLAIN PAPER:INK JET PAPER:GLOSSY PAPER:TRNSPRNCY QUALITY:HIGH QUALITY:NORMAL VIDEO:MOVING VIDEO:STILL SIZE:(14.6X10.8) SIZE:(10X7.6)

  • Page 139: Setting Video Printing Quality

    W A L K - U P V I D E O P R I N T I N G Press to select a paper type. If you are using Brother coated paper for 360 dpi (BP36CA) or 720 dpi (BP72CA), select INK JET, then select 360DPI or 720DPI (in Step 4).

  • Page 140: Setting Print Size

    C H A P T E R F O U R T E E N 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 Print Size Printed Position 14.6cm x 10.8cm (5.75"...

  • Page 141: Video Printing Brightness

    W A L K - U P V I D E O P R I N T I N G Video Printing Brightness You can choose brightness setting before making a copy. Press Menu, 4, 6. Press to make a darker copy. —OR—...
  • Page 142 C H A P T E R F O U R T E E N...

  • Page 143: Reports Mfc Settings And Journal

    C H A P T E R Printing Reports MFC Settings and Journal You can print the following lists and reports: 1.XMIT REPORT 2.JOURNAL 3.QUICK-DIAL 4.TEL. INDEX 5.SYSTEM SETUP 6.MEMORY STATUS F I F T E E N Choose if Transmission Verification Report is printed after all Faxes are sent.

  • Page 144: To Print A Report

    C H A P T E R F I F T E E N To Print a Report Transmission Verification (Xmit) Report You can use the Xmit Report as confirmation that you sent a fax. This report lists the name or fax number of the receiving party, the time and date of transmission, and if the transmission was successful.
  • Page 145 When the screen displays the setting you want, press Set. Enter the time to begin printing, in 24-hour format. (For example, enter 19:45 for 7:45 PM). Press Set. Press Stop to exit. P R I N T I N G R E P O R T S...
  • Page 146 C H A P T E R F I F T E E N...

  • Page 147: Setting Up The Mfc And Computer To Work Together

    C H A P T E R Setting Up the MFC and Computer to Work Together Before You Begin Make sure you have an IEEE 1284 compliant, bi-directional parallel interface cable. Disconnect the telephone line cord, then unplug the MFC power cord from the electrical outlet before connecting the parallel interface cable.

  • Page 148: Notice To Pc User

    C H A P T E R S I X T E E N Notice to PC User A small filter core and cable tie are enclosed in the vinyl bag with your MFC. PLEASE SAVE THESE PARTS. You will need them in the future if you connect MFC with a Personal Computer.

  • Page 149: Computer Requirements

    ® 3.1, 3.11, 95, 98 and NT The printer driver creates the print data from the applications, controls transmission and makes settings for printing. It is necessary to install the MFC-730 printer driver into your PC for printing. ® Workstation...

  • Page 150: Installing Mfc-730 Printer Driver

    C H A P T E R S I X T E E N Installing MFC-730 Printer Driver If you are using Windows NT Version 4.0: Click the Start button in the Taskbar. Select Settings, then Printers. Double-click on the Add Printer wizard.
  • Page 151 Select the Port you will use (we recommend LPT1), and click the Next button. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk window appears: Insert the floppy disk for the MFC-730 printer driver into drive A, and click the OK button.Follow the screen prompts to complete the installation.

  • Page 152: If You Are Using Windows ® 3.1 Or 3.11

    C H A P T E R S I X T E E N If you are using Windows If you are using Windows Insert the floppy disk for the MFC-730 printer driver into drive A. From the Program Manager, click on File, then Run. Enter A:\SETUP.

  • Page 153: Installing Brother Drivers For Your Mfc-740 In Windows

    Printer Driver*- The Printer driver creates the print data from Scanner Driver*- The MFC-740 scanner driver is TWAIN compliant. Maintenance Utility for DOS- MFL Pro Software- * These drivers are supplied within the Brother Resource Manager. ® ® 3.1, 3.11, 95, 98 and NT applications, controls transmission and makes settings for printing.

  • Page 154: Installing Brother Drivers For Your Mfc-740 Under Windows

    C H A P T E R S I X T E E N Installing Brother Drivers for your MFC-740 under Windows All the software and drivers are supplied on a single CD. An Auto-Install program will guide you through most of the installation process.

  • Page 155: Installing The Maintenance Utility On Ms-Dos

    The MFC-740 is a parallel colour inkjet device so select this option, again by double clicking. Select STEP 1 and install the Brother Resource Manager. You can either install the software now or make floppies* [to install the software on another PC without a CD-ROM Drive]. Follow the onscreen prompts and re-boot your PC when instructed to do so.

  • Page 156: Installing The Mfc-740 Maintenance Utility For Dos

    ® Windows , exit and return to the DOS prompt. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive (substitute your appropriate drive letter for “X”). At the DOS prompt (C:\>) type X: (X is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) and press Enter.
  • Page 157 S E T T I N G U P T H E M F C A N D C O M P U T E R T O W O R K T O G E T H E R Type MFC7DOS and press the Enter key.
  • Page 158 C H A P T E R S I X T E E N...

  • Page 159: Accessories Memory Board

    Optional Memory for the Fax Operations The MFC can recognize 2MB (ME2000) of Optional Memory using a special Brother memory board that is available from your Brother dealer. Be careful to purchase the appropriate memory board. Additional memory for the fax will expand the memory used for sending and receiving faxes.

  • Page 160: Installing The Optional Memory Board

    C H A P T E R S E V E N T E E N Installing the Optional Memory Board Disconnect the telephone line cord, then unplug the power cord from the AC socket and disconnect the interface cable. Remove the two screws securing the paper output slot in the front of the MFC.
  • Page 161 O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S Hold the edge of the memory board and do not touch its surface. Insert the memory board in the connector on the Main Board and make sure it is securely seated.
  • Page 162 C H A P T E R S E V E N T E E N...

  • Page 163: Pc Printing

    Printer Emulation If you are printing from the Windows environment, it is best to choose the GDI Brother MFC-730 or MFC-740 Series printer driver. Other emulations may reduce performance. If you need to print from DOS, the MFC will emulate EPSON LQ-510, LQ-850 and LQ-2550.

  • Page 164: Data 1

    DOS application. Using the Brother MFC-730/740 Printer Driver The Brother MFC-730/740 printer driver enables you to change settings and override defaults as you change your paper, document type, and colours for printing. In the Brother MFC-730 or Brother MFC-740: Properties dialog box there are three tabs: Paper, Quality/Colour, and...

  • Page 165: The Paper Tab

    The paper tab screen allows you to set up the Paper Size, Paper Source, Orientation, Scaling, and Copies. To access the Brother printer driver, select Print from the File menu. In the Print dialog box, select Brother MFC-730 or Brother MFC-740 from the Name drop down list.

  • Page 166: Paper Size

    C H A P T E R E I G H T E E N Paper Size You can select the size of paper and envelopes and also define other sizes of paper. A4 (International) Letter (US) Legal (US) Executive (US) A5 (International) Envelopes B5 (International envelope)

  • Page 167: Paper Source

    Paper Source For the MFC, you can choose Feeder or Manual. Feeder The multi-purpose sheet feeder is primarily used for printing on standard-size paper and envelopes. Manual Feed If your paper has difficulty feeding from the sheet feeder, we recommend using the Manual paper feed method.

  • Page 168: Copies

    C H A P T E R E I G H T E E N If your application software contains a similar function to this, both settings will be effective. Do not use the two selections simultaneously. Copies The Copies selection tells Windows how many copies you want to print from a software application.

  • Page 169: The Quality/Colour Tab

    P C P R I N T I N G The Quality/Colour Tab The Quality/Colour tab enables you to select the print quality, media, colours (matched to PC monitor, custom colours, or mono), and document type. Click the Quality/Colour tab to display this screen: (MFC-740) Select the Apply button to apply your selected settings.

  • Page 170: Quality

    Glossy Paper Transparency Transparency (mirror) Use only genuine Brother Coated Paper (Ink Jet), or Glossy Paper to get the best print quality. Non-Brother special paper may not produce the best quality. 360 x 180 dpi. The fastest print mode (approximately two to four times faster than normal mode) and gives lower ink consumption.

  • Page 171: Colour/Mono

    95 / 98 and this printer driver. Using this feature, the colour data is adjusted by Win95 ICM or the Brother MFC-740 printer driver and you can get colours more closely matching those appearing on the PC monitor. When you are using a software application that has its own colour matching engine, turn this setting off.

  • Page 172: Document

    C H A P T E R E I G H T E E N Document The printer driver will select the most suitable colour matching method depending on your document type. Generally, text and business graphics are printed vividly and photographic images are printed softly. Custom Setting You can customize your settings by selecting the type of colour matching, half tone, and effect that will be used.

  • Page 173: Halftone Pattern

    Match Monitor (Available only when ICM is turned Off.) Suitable for photographic images. Colour is adjusted to get the closest colour match to the PC monitor. Vivid Colour (Available only when ICM is turned Off.) Suitable for business graphics such as charts, graphs, and text. The colour is adjusted to give more vivid colour.

  • Page 174: The Control/Maintenance Tab

    C H A P T E R E I G H T E E N The Control/Maintenance Tab Select the Control/Maintenance tab from the Brother MFC-730/740 printer driver dialog box: (MFC-740) Select the Apply button to apply your selected settings.

  • Page 175: Monitor Calibration

    P C P R I N T I N G Monitor Calibration If you want to get the closest colour to your PC monitor on the printouts, calibrate your monitor by clicking this button. The method used to express colour is different between monitors and the MFC.

  • Page 176: Cleaning

    C H A P T E R E I G H T E E N Cleaning If you see some dots missing on the printout, clean the print head. Print the test page and find out which colour has problems. The Printer Adjustment Tab Vertical Alignment If you see poor print quality,...

  • Page 177: Information Important Safety Instructions

    C H A P T E R N I N E T E E N Important Information Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions. Save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

  • Page 178: Babt Approval

    C H A P T E R N I N E T E E N BABT Approval This apparatus has been approved by the British Approvals Board for Telecommunications, for use of the following facilities: INTEGRAL MODEM IN GROUP 3 FACSIMILE LOUDSPEAKING FACILITY (CALL PROGRESS MONITOR) STORAGE OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR RETRIEVAL BY PREDETERMINED CODE...

  • Page 179: Radio Interference (220-240 V Model Only)

    If these instructions are not followed, the following conditions may occur: 1. The fax machine inadvertently auto-answers in response to outward pulse dialling of an extension telephone. 2. Fax transmissions can be impaired or will fail entirely.

  • Page 180: Important-For Your Safety

    C H A P T E R N I N E T E E N IMPORTANT-For Your Safety To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is effectively grounded through the normal household wiring.

  • Page 181: Troubleshooting And Maintenance Troubleshooting

    COMM. ERROR Poor phone line quality caused communication error. CONNECTION FAIL You tried to poll a fax machine that is not in Polled Waiting mode. COOLING DOWN The print head has overheated. COVER OPEN Top cover is not closed completely.

  • Page 182: Document Jam

    Close the cover. Press Stop. ACTION Cut the power off. Then contact your Brother dealer for service. See Memory Full Mesaage in chap. 10. Order a new ink cartridge now. Verify the number and try again. Set up the One Touch or Speed Dial number.

  • Page 183: Printer Jam Or Paper Jam

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Printer Jam or Paper Jam Remove the jammed paper depending on where it is jammed in the MFC.
  • Page 184 C H A P T E R T W E N T Y Paper is jammed inside the MFC. Holding the cassette, pull the jammed paper out of the multi-purpose sheet feeder from underneath the cassette. Remove the multi-purpose sheet feeder. Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder...
  • Page 185 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Lift the top cover and make sure where the paper is jammed. Top Cover Paper is jammed inside the front of the MFC.

  • Page 186: If You Are Having Difficulty With Your Mfc

    C H A P T E R T W E N T Y Paper is jammed inside the back of the MFC. If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC If you think there is a problem with your MFC, make a copy first. If the copy looks good, the problem is probably not your MFC.
  • Page 187 Brother’s ECM feature should help overcome this problem. This condition is related to the telephone system industry, and is common to all devices that send and receive information on a single, shared line with custom features.

  • Page 188: How To Improve Print Quality

    Turn ON ‘Reverse Order’ from the ‘Paper’ tab in the printer driver. ® If you are using Windows menu. Open‘Brother MFC-730’ or ‘Brother MFC-740’ properties. Click ‘Spool Setting’ on the characters ‘Details’ tab. Select ‘RAW’ from ‘Spool Data Format’. Open the ‘Quality/Colour’ tab in the printer driver, and change the ‘Document’...

  • Page 189: Cleaning The Print Head

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Press Start. The MFC begins printing. Press Stop to exit. Cleaning the Print Head Clean the print head if you get a horizontal line in the text or graphics on your printed documents.
  • Page 190 C H A P T E R T W E N T Y Press Start. The MFC prints a sample page. Study the alignment page and decide which sample numbers show the most evenly printed ink lines for 360 and 720 dpi. The screen displays 360DPI ADJUST ENTER NO.(1-9)

  • Page 191: Turning Off Bi-Directional Printing

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Turning Off Bi-directional Printing You can further improve print quality by turning off bi-directional printing and setting the MFC to print in one direction only.

  • Page 192: Packing And Shipping The Mfc

    C H A P T E R T W E N T Y Packing and Shipping the MFC Whenever you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with your MFC. If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you could void your warranty.
  • Page 193 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Wrap the MFC in the plastic bag and place it in the original carton with the original packing material.
  • Page 194 C H A P T E R T W E N T Y * ... Only for MFC-730 ** ... Only for MFC-740 Close the carton.

  • Page 195: Regular Maintenance

    If the screen still displays a scanner error, please contact your Brother dealer for service. Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen When you want to clean your MFC printer platen, wipe it with a lint free cloth that is dry or lightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol.

  • Page 196: Cleaning The Pick-Up Roller

    C H A P T E R T W E N T Y Cleaning the Pick-up Roller WARNING Replacing the Ink Cartridges Your MFC is equipped with an ink dot counter that automatically monitors the ink level in each colour cartridge. When the counter detects an ink cartridge is running out of ink, the MFC will notify you by lighting the “Ink Empty”...
  • Page 197 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Press Ink Management. Press to choose 2. REPLACE INK. Press Set. If one or more ink cartridges are empty, for example Black, the screen displays INK EMPTY BLACK and PLS OPEN COVER.
  • Page 198 C H A P T E R T W E N T Y IMPORTANT: To prevent spilling ink and staining your hands and clothing, remove the sealing tape gently. Hold the ink cartridge as shown in the illustration, and remove the sealing tape from the side of the ink cartridge.
  • Page 199 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E When the MFC completes the cleaning cycle, the display returns to Standby mode (date and time).
  • Page 200 C H A P T E R T W E N T Y...

  • Page 201: Specifications

    Automatic/Light/Dark (manual setting) • Horizontal 8 dot/mm • Vertical Standard––3.85 line/mm Fine, Photo––7.7 line/mm Superfine, Photo (copy)––15.4 line/mm 2MB (up to 70 pages) (MFC-730) 4MB (up to 300 pages) (MFC-740) 12 x 2 stations 56 stations (MFC-730) 100 stations (MFC-740)

  • Page 202: Printer Specifications

    Best Print Quality Power source Power consumpion Dimensions Weight * “Pages” refers to the “Brother Standard Chart No. 1” (a typical business letter, Standard resolution). Specifications and printed materials are subject to change for improvement without prior notice. Printer Specifications Printing...

  • Page 203: Controller

    Controller Emulations GDI/EPSON ESC/P (LQ-510, LQ-850, LQ- 2550) Interface A shielded cable to IEEE 1284 (bi-directional) specification less than 2 m (6.5 feet) long should be used. Print Media Paper input Automatic loading from the Feeder or manual loading from the Manual Feed Slot Paper output Approximately 75 sheets of plain paper (Face up print delivery to the paper output...

  • Page 204: Compilation And Publication Notice

    C H A P T E R T W E N T Y - O N E Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been complied and published, covering the latest product’s descriptions and specifications.

  • Page 205: Glossary

    Automatic Fax Transmission Sending a fax without picking up the handset or pressing Speaker Phone. Automatic Redial A feature that enables your fax machine to redial the last fax number if the original fax did not go through because the line was busy or there was no answer.
  • Page 206 jack.
  • Page 207 ICM (incoming message) A recorded voice message received into an external answering machine or the MFC-740’s digital Message Manager. Ink Management button Cleans the print head and / or resets the ink dot counter after replacing an ink cartridge. Interrupt Temporarily puts a waiting job on hold while you perform another operation.
  • Page 208 G L O S S A R Y Polling The process of a fax machine calling another fax machine to Pulse A form of dialling on a telephone line. Print reduction reduces the size of incoming faxes. Quick-Dial List A listing of names and numbers stored in One Touch...
  • Page 209 Tone A form of dialling on the telephone line used for Touch Tone telephones. Transmission The process of sending documents over the phone lines from your MFC to the receiving fax machine. Xmit Report (Transmission Report) A listing of each transmission, showing caller ID, date, time, and number of pages.
  • Page 210 G L O S S A R Y...

  • Page 211: Index

    Bi-Directional Printing ... 163 Bi-directional Printing ... 120, 179 Brightness ... 91 Broadcasting (Set Up Group) ... 75 Brother Drivers ... 141 Call Back Message (Print) ... 67 Call Reservation ... 66 Call Screening ... 107 Caller ID ... 51 Caller ID (Call Replay) ...
  • Page 212 I N D E X Date and Time ... 35 Deactivation Code ... 49 Dialling Mode ... 35 Document ... 160 Document Jam ... 170 Document Tray ... 14 Document Wire Extension ... 13 Documents (Size) ... 59 DOS ... 144 Drivers ...
  • Page 213 MEMORY FULL ... 170 Memory Full Message ... 97 MEMORY STATUS ... 131 Memory Status List ... 112 Memory Storage ... 41 Message Indicator ... 103 Message Manager Mode ... 99 Message Store ... 100 Monitor Calibration ... 163 Multi-Line Connections ... 21 Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder ...
  • Page 214 I N D E X Remote Commands ... 83, 111 Remote Retrieval ... 83, 109 Reports ... 131 Reset Key ... 120 Resolution ... 60 Resolution (Multiple) ... 69 Reverse Order ... 156 Ring Delay ... 45 Ring Volume ... 41 Ringer Equivalence Number ...

  • Page 215: Change Answer Mode

    Change Answer Mode Press 9 8 then for TAD, press 1. Fax/Tel (F/T), press 2. (For MFC-730) Fax, press 3. Exit Remote Operation Press 9 0. Change Remote Access Code Press Menu, 1, 8, 3. 2 Enter the 3-digit number. The changed.

  • Page 216: Change Fax Forwarding Setting

    Enter Fax Forwarding press 2. Program Fax Forward Number press 4. Enter the new number of the remote fax machine where you want your fax message forwarded and then press # #. Press 9 6 1 after two short beeps, then...
  • Page 217 Declaration of Conformity Brother International Europe Ltd. Brother House, 1, Tame Street, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5JE United Kingdom declare that this product is in conformity with the following normative documents: Safety: EN 60950 : 1993 EMC: EN55022 1987 Class B...
  • Page 218 This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only, local Brother companies or their dealers will only support fax machines purchased in their own countries. * Manufactured by Brother Industries Ltd., whose quality system is registered by BSI and JQA.

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