Brother MFC-760 Owner's Manual
Brother MFC-760 Owner's Manual

Brother MFC-760 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MFC-760 ®...
  • Page 2 ID, will only work in the specific country for which this product was produced. If you experience any difficulties when connecting this product, please contact your nearest Brother Office or supplier, as detailed in the warranty documentation for this product.
  • Page 3: 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Installing Brother Drivers in Windows Brother Drivers ... 23 Installing Brother Drivers under Windows Installing the Maintenance Utility on MS-DOS Installing the MFC-760 Maintenance Utility for DOS ... 26 Using the MFC-760 Maintenance Utility for DOS ... 27 ® ... 23 ®...
  • Page 5 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Paper About Brother Paper ... 29 Paper Specifications for Cassette and Manual Slot ... 30 Print Area ... 31 On-Screen User-Friendly Programming ... 33 Programming Function Mode ...
  • Page 6 Overseas Mode ... 53 Delayed Transmission (Timer) ... 53 Multiple Resolution Transmission ... 54 Setup for Polling Transmit ... 54 Setup for Polling Transmit with Secure Code ... 55 Cancelling a Job While Scanning the Document ... 55 Checking Job Status ... 55 Cancelling a Scheduled Job in Memory ...
  • Page 7 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Remote Fax Options Setting Fax Storage ... 75 Fax Forwarding ... 76 Programming a Fax Forwarding Number ... 76 Changing the Remote Access Code ... 76 Remote Retrieval ...
  • Page 8 Video Print Quality – Temporary Settings ... 97 Using the Copy Quality Key ... 97 Using the Paper Type Key ... 98 Using the Brightness Key ... 98 Changing Default Settings ... 99 Setting Paper Type ... 100 Setting Video Printing Quality ... 100 Setting Video Type ...
  • Page 9 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC ... 121 How to Improve Print Quality ... 123 Test Print ... 123 Cleaning the Print Head ... 123 Aligning Ink Cartridges ...
  • Page 10: Using This Manual

    O N E Introduction Using This Manual Thank you for purchasing a Brother multifunction centre (MFC). This MFC is a 6 in 1 Multi-Function Centre: Colour Printer, Colour Copier, Colour Scanner, Plain Paper Fax, Colour PC Fax (via your PC) and Video Capture.
  • Page 11: Symbols Used In This Manual

    C H A P T E R O N E 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 12: Ecm (Error Correction Mode)

    I N T R O D U C T I O N The fax “handshake” is the time in which the sending machine’s CNG tones and the receiving machines “chirps” overlap. This must be for at least 2 to 4 seconds, so the fax machines can understand how each is sending and receiving the fax.
  • Page 13: Mfc-760 Control Panel Overview

    C H A P T E R O N E MFC-760 Control Panel Overview One Touch Keys These 8 keys give you instant access to previously stored phone numbers. Help Press this key whenever you want a quick reference Help List printed. The...
  • Page 14 Colour Printer Keys: On/Off Line Use this key to turn the printer online (ready to receive PC data) and offline (not ready to receive PC data) alternately. When the printer is online, the LCD displays ONLINE. Reset Clears data from the printer memory, and then resets and restores to the factory default settings.
  • Page 15 C H A P T E R O N E...
  • Page 16: Mfc Setup And

    Make sure you have the following items: Power Cord Telephone Line Cord Paper Cassette Brother Colour Suite 1 CD-ROM Whenever you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with your MFC and pack the MFC correctly. T W O Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 17: 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 18: Loading Paper In The Multi-Purpose Paper Cassette

    Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Paper Cassette Before you install paper, please read chapter 3. The paper cassette can hold up to 250 sheets of paper (75 g/m Remove the paper cassette (lift up and pull out). Remove the cassette cover. Adjust the cassette to the letter (A4/LTR) or legal position for the size of paper you are using.
  • Page 19 C H A P T E R T W O Stack up to 250 sheets of paper face down in the cassette and slide the paper adjusters at the front and right to fit around it. Do not place paper above the maximum paper height line, or paper may jam. Replace the cassette cover.
  • Page 20: Connecting The Mfc

    If CHECK SCAN LOCK appears on the LCD, immediately release the scanner lock lever. If you see MACHINE ERROR AF (or AE), stop operation and contact your Brother dealer for service. Caution Operating the MFC before you install the ink cartridges will permanently damage the print head.
  • Page 21 C H A P T E R T W O 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 22: 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 NOTICE: The MFC must be fitted with an earthed plug. Since the MFC is earthed via the main plug, 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 23 C H A P T E R T W O Open the ink cartridge cover by pinching the clip as shown in the illustration. Remove the yellow shipping cover by lifting it up and out. Yellow Shipping Cover We recommend that you install the ink cartridges from left to right in this order: Black, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta.
  • Page 24 M F C S E T U P A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Important To prevent spilling ink and staining your hands and clothing, remove the sealing tape gently and slowly. Do not touch the ink opening on the cartridge or the removed tape.
  • Page 25 C H A P T E R T W O Close the cartridge covers until they click into place. After installing all ink cartridges, close the scanner cover. Your MFC now prepares for a “head cleaning” and goes online. The MFC will ask you if you changed each colour ink cartridge.
  • Page 26: 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 WARNING If ink gets in your eyes, flush them with water immediately and seek medical attention if required. Caution DO NOT remove ink cartridges if you do not need to replace them.
  • Page 27: If You Are Installing The Mfc To Work With A Pabx

    C H A P T E R T W O If you are installing the MFC to work with a PABX: It is not guaranteed that the unit will operate correctly under all circumstances with a PABX. Any cases of difficulty should be reported first to the company that handles your PABX.
  • Page 28: Using Extension Telephones

    M F C S E T U P A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Using Extension Telephones It may be that your premises are already wired with parallel extension telephones, or you intend to add extension telephones to your line, in addition to your machine.
  • Page 29: Connecting An External Telephone Answering Device (Tad)

    C H A P T E R T W O Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD) Sequence When you have an external TAD on the same telephone line as the machine, the TAD answers all calls. The MFC “listens” for fax calling (CNG) tones.
  • Page 30: Outgoing Message (Ogm) Of External Tad

    M F C S E T U P A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Outgoing Message (OGM) of External TAD Timing is important in recording this message. Limit your speaking to 20 seconds. Record 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message.
  • Page 31: Setting Up The Mfc And Computer To Work Together

    C H A P T E R T W O 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 32: Computer Requirements

    • CD Rom Drive NOTE: Use only a shielded Interface cable that is IEEE 1284 compliant and less than 2m (6.5 feet) long. Separate software for Win 3.1/3.11 can be ordered from Brother if required. Installing Brother Drivers in ®...
  • Page 33: Installing Brother Drivers Under Windows

    C H A P T E R T W O MFL Unimessage Pro Software- * These drivers are supplied within the Brother Resource Manager. Installing Brother Drivers 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 34 From the Auto-Installer select your preferred language by double clicking on it with your mouse. The MFC-760 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].
  • Page 35: Installing The Maintenance Utility On Ms-Dos

    DOS. You can use the MFC as a printer by using an ESC/P printer driver. To print from your application with the MFC-760, select an Epson ESC/ P compatible printer such as Epson LQ-510, LQ-810 or LQ-2550 in your application’s printer selection menu.
  • Page 36: Using The Mfc-760 Maintenance Utility For Dos

    X:\>CD DOS\INKJET Type DOSETUP.EXE and press Enter. X:\DOS\INKJET>DOSETUP.EXE Follow the instructions from the installer. Using the MFC-760 Maintenance Utility for Select the directory you have chosen when you installed the program by typing the floppy disk directory name. C:\>CD directory name Type MFC71DOS and press the Enter key.
  • Page 37 C H A P T E R T W O...
  • Page 38: Paper About Brother Paper

    When using glossy 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 39: 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. When loading paper in the paper cassette, make sure that the whiter side (the coated side) is facing down.
  • Page 40: Print Area

    For optimum output quality, we recommend you use only genuine Brother paper. Print Area The Print Area depends on the settings in the application you are using.
  • Page 41 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 42: On-Screen

    C H A P T E R On-Screen Programming User-Friendly Programming We have designed your Multi-Function Centre 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 43: 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 44 O N - S C R E E N P R O G R A M M I N G 1. Fax Functions (continued) 2. SETUP RECEIVE Function Description 1. ANSWER MODE Choose the mode that best suits your needs: FAX, EXT.TEL/TAD, MANUAL.
  • Page 45 C H A P T E R F O U R 1. Fax Functions (continued) 4. REMAINING JOBS Function 5. SET QUICK-DIAL Function 1. ONE-TOUCH DIAL Dial numbers stored in memory -- 2. SPEED-DIAL 3. SETUP GROUPS 6. PRINT REPORTS Function 1.
  • Page 46: Printer Functions

    O N - S C R E E N P R O G R A M M I N G 1. Fax Functions (continued) 0. MISCELLANEOUS Function Description 1. BT CALL SIGN Use with BT Call Sign. 2. Printer Functions Function Description 1.
  • Page 47 C H A P T E R F O U R...
  • Page 48: Initial

    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 49: 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 50 A space Your number on the local exchange, using spaces to aid readability as appropriate. 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 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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, 8. The screen displays Press to lose an hour.
  • Page 54: Setup

    C H A P T E R Setup Send Before You Begin You can send a fax from the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) or from the scanner glass. Sending Faxes Using Multiple Settings When you send a fax you can choose any combination of the available settings: add a cover page and select a comment;...
  • Page 55: Faxing From The Document Feeder

    C H A P T E R S I X Faxing from the Document Feeder ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) The automatic document feeder (ADF) can hold up to 50 pages, feeding each one individually through the MFC. Use standard (75 g/m when using the ADF.
  • Page 56: Faxing From The Scanner Glass

    Faxing from the Scanner Glass Scan Fax You can fax pages from a book using the scanner glass. Documents are sent from memory; they can be letter or A4 size (21.6 cm to 29.7 cm). To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be empty. Lift the document cover.
  • Page 57: Resolution

    C H A P T E R S I X Press Stop to cancel. If the document was scanned into memory, press 1 to CLEAR it ––OR–– 2 to QUIT. If memory is full, and you are faxing a single page, it will be sent in real time.
  • Page 58: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic Transmission This is the easiest way to send a fax. Insert the document in the feeder or on the scanner glass. Enter the fax number using One Touch, Speed Dial, Tel-index or the dial pad. Press Start. Dual Access If the document feeder is empty, you can place a document in the feeder, set temporary settings, dial a number, and begin scanning the fax into memory, even when the MFC is receiving a fax, sending a fax, or...
  • Page 59: Basic Sending Operations

    C H A P T E R S I X Press Set. Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the SETUP SEND menu. ––OR–– Press 2 if you have finished choosing settings and go to Step 9. Enter the fax number and press Start.
  • Page 60: Cover Page For Next Fax Only

    Cover Page for Next Fax Only Make sure Station ID is set up (chap. 5). This feature does not work without the Station ID. You can set the MFC to send a cover page with a particular document. This cover page will include the number of pages in your document. Insert the document in the feeder or on the scanner glass.
  • Page 61: Using A Printed Cover Page

    C H A P T E R S I X If you selected ON, the screen displays the cover page comment options. Press Press Set when the screen displays your selection. Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the SETUP SEND menu ––OR––...
  • Page 62: Advanced Sending Operations

    Advanced Sending Operations Overseas Mode Sometimes, when sending a fax to overseas numbers, problems can be experienced. This mode makes the MFC work better for such calls. After you send a fax using this feature, the feature turns itself off. Insert the documents in the feeder or on the scanner glass.
  • Page 63: Multiple Resolution Transmission

    C H A P T E R S I X Multiple Resolution Transmission Use this feature to select separate resolution settings for each page of the fax you’re sending. This could be useful if you’re sending a fax with photos and letters, or some pages with small print and others with normal print.
  • Page 64: Setup For Polling Transmit With Secure Code

    SETUP SEND menu ––OR–– Press 2 if you are finished choosing settings and go to Step 7. Press Start. 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 65: Cancelling A Scheduled Job In Memory

    C H A P T E R S I X Cancelling a Scheduled Job in Memory You can cancel tasks you’ve scheduled, such as Delayed Fax, Delayed Polling Receive or Polling Transmit. If the MFC is idle, Press Menu, 1, 4. Any waiting jobs appear on the display.
  • Page 66: Setup

    C H A P T E R Setup Receive Basic Receiving Operations Mode MANUAL EXT.TEL/TAD If you connect an external Use this mode if you S E V E N How it works When to use it You control the phone line Use this mode when you and must answer every are using a computer call yourself by using...
  • Page 67: Setting Or Changing The Answer Mode

    C H A P T E R S E V E N Setting or Changing the Answer Mode Press Menu, 1, 2, 1. Press and press Set. Press Stop to exit. Setting the Ring Delay “Operation from an The Ring Delay setting determines the number of times the MFC rings External or before it answers in FAX mode.
  • Page 68: Printing A Reduced Incoming Document

    If you’ve set the feature to ON, but your MFC doesn’t automatically connect a fax call when you lift an external or extension phone handset, 5 1. press Printing a Reduced Incoming Document You can always reduce the size of an incoming fax to a fixed percentage with your MFC.
  • Page 69: Advanced Receiving Operations

    C H A P T E R S E V E N If the MEMORY RECEPTION function is OFF at this time… The current fax reception will continue, with the remaining page(s) being stored in memory, subject to available memory. Subsequent incoming fax calls will not be automatically answered until fresh paper is put in the paper cassette.
  • Page 70: Changing Remote Codes

    Changing Remote Codes Remote Codes might not work with some telephone systems. The preset Activation Code is If you are always disconnected when accessing your external TAD remotely, try changing the Activation Code from To change Remote Codes Press Menu, 1, 2, 4. Press Press Set when the screen displays the setting you want.
  • Page 71: Bt Call Sign (For U.k. Only)

    C H A P T E R S E V E N BT Call Sign (For U.K. Only) This machine feature lets you use the BT Call Sign subscriber service which allows you to have at least two separate telephone numbers on one phone line.
  • Page 72: Polling

    Secure Polling is a way to keep your documents and others’ from falling into the wrong hands while the MFC are set up for polling. You can use Secure Polling only with another Brother fax machine. Your four-digit ID number must be entered on the fax machine that polls for your documents.
  • Page 73: Setup For Polling Receive With Secure Code

    C H A P T E R S E V E N Setup for Polling Receive with Secure Code You need to make sure you are using the same ID number as the other party. Press Menu, 1, 2, 7. The screen displays Press Press Set.
  • Page 74: Sequential Polling

    Enter the time (in 24-hour format) you want to begin polling. For example, enter 21:45 for 9:45 PM. Press Set. The screen prompts you to enter the fax number you are polling. ENTER FAX NO. ONLINE THEN PRESS START ONLINE Enter the fax number (you can use One Touch or Speed Dial, or dial manually).
  • Page 75: Setting Pc Interface Mode

    C H A P T E R S E V E N Press Start. Your MFC polls each number or group number in turn for a document. Setting PC Interface Mode If you connect your MFC to your PC, you can receive faxes into your PC.
  • Page 76: Quick-Dial

    C H A P T E R Quick-Dial Numbers and Dialling Options 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 16 fax/phone numbers that you can dial by pressing one “One Touch...
  • Page 77: Storing Speed Dial Numbers

    C H A P T E R E I G H T Press Set. The screen prompts you to select the type of number this is. Use Press Set. Return to Step 2 to store another One Touch Dial number —OR— Press Stop to exit.
  • Page 78: Changing One Touch And Speed Dial Numbers

    Q U I C K - D I A L N U M B E R S A N D D I A L L I N G O P T I O N S The screen prompts you to select the type of number this is. Use to select the type you want.
  • Page 79 C H A P T E R E I G H T Press Menu, 1, 5, 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 80: Dialling Options

    Q U I C K - D I A L N U M B E R S A N D D I A L L I N G O P T I O N S Dialling Options When you dial an auto dial number, the screen displays the name you’ve stored, or, if you haven’t stored a name, the fax number you’ve stored.
  • Page 81: Fax Redial

    C H A P T E R E I G H T Fax Redial If you’re sending a fax manually and the line is busy, you can retry the number by pressing Redial/Pause. Press Redial/Pause. Press Start. If you’re sending a fax automatically (Using the ADF) and the line is busy, the machine will redial automatically up to 4 times at 2 minute intervals.
  • Page 82 Q U I C K - D I A L N U M B E R S A N D D I A L L I N G O P T I O N S The easiest way to broadcast is to first combine frequently used One Touch and Speed Dial numbers as a Group, which uses up a One Touch Key.
  • Page 83 C H A P T E R E I G H T...
  • Page 84: Remote Fax

    C H A P T E R Remote Fax Options Setting Fax Storage If you set Fax Storage to ON, you will be able to retrieve fax messages from another location, using Fax Forwarding or Remote Retrieval functions. The screen will indicate when you have a fax stored in memory.
  • Page 85: Fax Forwarding

    C H A P T E R N I N E Fax Forwarding You cannot use Fax Forwarding when “Fax Storage” is set to OFF. Programming a Fax Forwarding Number When Fax Forwarding is set to ON and your fax machine has finished “Changing receiving a fax in memory, it dials the fax number you’ve programmed, the Fax...
  • Page 86: Remote Retrieval

    Enter a three-digit number from 000 to 998. The changed. Do not use the same digits that appear in your Remote Activation Code. Press Set. Press Stop to exit. Remote Retrieval Using Your Remote Access Code To listen to your voice messages, you can call from any touch tone phone.
  • Page 87: Change Fax Forwarding Setting

    C H A P T E R N I N E Change Fax Forwarding Setting Press 9 5 then to Turn Fax Forwarding OFF––Press 1. Turn Fax Forwarding ON––Press 2. Program Fax Forward Number––Press 4. Automatically, the machine Turn Fax Storage ON––Press 6. Turn Fax Storage OFF––Press 7.
  • Page 88: Retrieving The Memory Status List

    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. Dial your fax machine’s number. When you hear the beep, immediately enter your Remote Access Code (The factory setting is 1 5 9 ).
  • Page 89: Changing The Fax Forwarding Number

    C H A P T E R N I N E Changing the Fax Forwarding Number You can change the default setting of your fax forwarding number from a remote fax machine. Dial your fax machine’s number. When you hear the beep, immediately enter your Remote Access Code (The factory setting is 1 5 9 ).
  • Page 90: Printing

    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 To Print a Report Press Menu, 1, 6. Enter the number (see list above) of the report you want to print. For example, press 4 to print the TEL.
  • Page 91: Transmission Verification (Xmit) Report

    C H A P T E R T E N 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 92: Copy

    C H A P T E R Copy Operations Your Multi-Function Centre allows you to make high-quality photocopies and transparencies. Copies can be in black and white, one colour, or full colour. Always make sure you have paper in the cassette before making copies.
  • Page 93: Making Multiple Copies (Using The Adf)

    C H A P T E R E L E V E N Making Multiple Copies (Using the ADF) You can make multiple copies using the document feeder. When you use “Memory Mono Copy or Colour Copy, you can choose whether the copies will Full be STACKED (all copies of page 1, then all copies of page 2, etc.) or Message”...
  • Page 94 Using the dial pad, enter the number of copies you want (up to 99) and press Set. For example, press 3, 8 for 38 copies. White Film to select STACK and press Set. The MFC begins Press copying. —OR— to select SORT and press Set, then go to Step 6. Press MULTI COPY:STACK ONLINE...
  • Page 95: Making Enlarged Or Reduced Copies (Temporary Setting)

    C H A P T E R E L E V E N Making Enlarged or Reduced Copies (Temporary Setting) Insert the document in the feeder, or on the scanner glass. Press Enlarge/Reduce. The screen displays Press Set. You can reduce to 93%, 87%, 75%, 50%, or 25% of the original size —OR—...
  • Page 96: Using The Copy Quality Key

    If you use premium paper, the copy quality is improved. You can choose PLAIN, INK JET, GLOSSY, and TRNSPRNCY. For best results, we recommend using Brother Special paper. Insert the document in the feeder, or on the scanner glass. Press Paper Type. The screen displays the default setting, for...
  • Page 97: Using The Brightness Key

    C H A P T E R E L E V E N Press 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.
  • Page 98 FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS 1. PAPER TYPE 2. QUALITY 3. COLOUR ADJUST 4. BRIGHTNESS 5. CONTRAST 6. ONE COLOUR Press Menu and 3. 1.PAPER TYPE 2.QUALITY 3.COLOUR ADJUST 4.BRIGHTNESS 5.CONTRAST 6.ONE COLOUR C O P Y O P E R A T I O N S : PLAIN : HIGH –...
  • Page 99: 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 100: Select Copy Quality

    Select Copy Quality Press Menu, 3, 2. Press to select copy quality. QUALITY:HIGH QUALITY:NORMAL QUALITY:DRAFT QUALITY:PHOTO Press Set when the screen displays your selection. Press Stop to exit. This feature is available only for colour copying. Colour Adjustment Press Menu, 3, 3. Press to select RED, GREEN, or BLUE.
  • Page 101: Copy Brightness

    C H A P T E R E L E V E N Copy Brightness You can choose the brightness setting before making a copy. Press Menu, 3, 4. Press —OR— Press Press Set when the screen displays your setting. Press Stop to exit.
  • Page 102: Memory Full Message

    Memory Full Message If the memory becomes full while you’re making copies, the screen displays followed by If you were scanning the first page of your document, press Stop to cancel the job and restart to make a single copy. If you were scanning a subsequent page, press Mono Copy or Colour Copy to print the pages already scanned —OR—...
  • Page 103: 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 104: 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 are PAL. This is not compatible with any other standard.
  • Page 105: Auto Switch

    C H A P T E R T W E L V E 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 returns to normal copy mode for Paper Type and Copy Quality.
  • Page 106: 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 107: Using The Paper Type Key

    Press Paper Type. The screen displays the current setting, for example: Press 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.
  • Page 108: Changing Default Settings

    Changing Default Settings Press Menu and 4 to change default settings for video printing. DEFAULT SETTINGS 1. PAPER TYPE 2. QUALITY 3. VIDEO TYPE 4. PRINT SIZE 5. COLOUR ADJUST 6. BRIGHTNESS By pressing Menu, 4 and a number, you can adjust video printing settings as shown in the following chart.
  • Page 109: Setting Paper Type

    PAPER:TRNSPRNCY 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). If you are using non-Brother ink jet paper, select OTHER (in Step When the screen displays your selection, press Set.
  • Page 110: Setting Print Size

    Press VIDEO:STILL VIDEO:MOVING Press Set when the screen displays your selection. Press Stop to exit. NOTE: You can press Clear in Steps 2 and 3 return to the previous step. If you don’t have enough memory to process the selected video image, the print quality may be poor even for a still frame.
  • Page 111: Video Printing Colour Adjustment

    C H A P T E R T W E L V E Video Printing Colour Adjustment Video Printing Brightness You can choose the brightness setting before making a copy. Press Menu, 4, 5. Press to select RED, GREEN, or BLUE. Press Set.
  • Page 112: Video Capture To Pc

    Capturing An Image You can access Multi-Function Link Pro’s Twain dialogue box from the Brother MFL Unimessage Pro fax viewer or from any application that is compatible with Twain scanning devices. W A L K - U P V I D E O P R I N T I N G...
  • Page 113: To Capture A Frame As An Image

    Multi-Function Link Pro’s Twain dialogue box will appear: The Video Capture dialogue box will appear. Connect your video equipment to the MFC. From Brother MFL Unimessage Pro fax viewer, select “Acquire image” from the File menu. In the Multi-Function Link Pro Setup (Twain) dialogue box, click the...
  • Page 114 W A L K - U P V I D E O P R I N T I N G Select the Source of the video: • Live Camera • Tape/VCR ® • Laser Disc • Digital Camera Select the Type of video: •...
  • Page 115 C H A P T E R T W E L V E...
  • Page 116: Using Mfc

    C H A P T E R T H I R T E E N Using MFC as a Printer Features The Multi-Function Centre 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 117: Printer Driver

    C H A P T E R T H I R T E E N Printer Driver You can change the following printer settings when you print from your computer: Choosing the Right Kind of Paper To achieve high quality printing using your MFC, it’s very important to select the right kind of paper.
  • Page 118: Loading Paper In Multi-Purpose Paper Cassette

    U S I N G M F C A S A P R I N T E R Loading Paper in Multi-Purpose Paper Cassette You can use plain paper, coated paper, transparencies, glossy paper, envelopes and organizer (K, L) in the multi-purpose paper cassette. (See Paper, Chapter 3 and Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Paper Cassette, Chapter 2 for more information about paper.) Remove the paper cassette (lift and pull out).
  • Page 119: Manual Feed Slot

    C H A P T E R T H I R T E E N Manual Feed Slot You can feed one sheet at a time into the Manual Feed Slot. Paper loaded in the Manual Feed Slot is printed first, even when there is paper in the multi-purpose paper cassette.
  • Page 120: Setup For Envelopes

    Setup for Envelopes You can use the manual feed slot to print one envelope at a time. Select the paper size setting in the printer driver Properties window. Press the scanner cover release button, then lift the scanner cover. Move the purple paper thickness adjustment lever down. Close the scanner cover.
  • Page 121: Printer Operation Keys

    C H A P T E R T H I R T E E N Printer Operation Keys On/Off Line Key This key toggles the MFC’s Online and Offline print status, which appears on the display. If you press this key while printing, the MFC immediately stops printing and goes offline.
  • Page 122: Turning Off Bi-Directional Printing

    Create the document to be printed. In the application, Select the ‘Print’ menu. Make sure that the MFC-760 is selected as your printer. Make the required settings such as Page Range or Copies. If you need to, make the settings for print quality / media selection by clicking the Options button to access the driver settings.
  • Page 123 C H A P T E R T H I R T E E N...
  • Page 124: Important

    C H A P T E R F O U R 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 125: Radio Interference (220-240 V Model Only)

    C H A P T E R F O U R T E E N Radio Interference (220-240 V Model Only) This machine complies with EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22)/Class B and EN55024. A shielded interface cable should be used to ensure compatibility with the above specification.
  • Page 126: Troubleshooting And Maintenance Troubleshooting

    Load A4, letter paper in cassette. Release the scanner lock lever. If you see MACHINE ERROR AF (or AE), stop operation and contact your Brother dealer for service. Try the call again. If problem continues, call Telephone Company to check your phone line.
  • Page 127 MFC cannot reset itself and return to the date and time prompt, it will display MACHINE ERROR XX. Then contact your Brother dealer for service. See Printer Jam in this chapter. Re-install the ink, seating it properly. See Replacing Ink Cartridges in this chapter.
  • Page 128: Document Jams And Paper Jams

    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 Document Jams and Paper Jams Based upon where the original document or printed sheet is jammed, follow the appropriate set of instructions to remove it.
  • Page 129: Paper Jam

    C H A P T E R F I F T E E N Paper Jam Lift the ADF unit. Pull the jammed document out to the right. Close the ADF unit. Press Stop. Remove the paper cassette. Press the blue release button and pull the jammed paper out toward you.
  • Page 130: If You Are Having Difficulty With Your Mfc

    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 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 131 Printer Difficulties Horizontal lines appear in Text or Graphics. TWAIN Errors appear while scanning. Make sure the Brother TWAIN Driver is selected as the primary source. You see the “New Hardware Found” message on your PC screen (although you have already installed the drivers ®...
  • Page 132: How To Improve Print Quality

    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 How to Improve Print Quality Test Print If the quality is not satisfactory, first print a test page to help you identify settings you may want to change.
  • Page 133: Aligning Ink Cartridges

    C H A P T E R F I F T E E N Aligning Ink Cartridges This feature allows you to check and align the ink cartridges to assure best print quality. Make sure there is paper in the cassette before you start the alignment procedure.
  • Page 134: 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 135: Packing And Shipping The Mfc

    C H A P T E R F I F T E E N 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 136 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 Damage caused to your MFC by failure to lock the scanner lock lever before moving and shipping will void your warranty.
  • Page 137 C H A P T E R F I F T E E N Place paper cassette and documents (such as your manual) into the carton. Close the carton.
  • Page 138: Regular Maintenance

    Lift the ADF unit. Clean the white roller, and the glass strip under the roller with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth. If the screen still displays a scanner error, please contact your Brother dealer for service. White Film White Roller...
  • Page 139: Cleaning The Mfc Printer Platen

    C H A P T E R F I F T E E N Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen To clean your MFC printer platen, wipe it with a lint-free cloth that is dry or lightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol. WARNING Cleaning the Pick-up Roller Printer Platen...
  • Page 140: Replacing The Ink Cartridges

    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 Replacing the Ink Cartridges Your MFC is equipped with an ink dot counter that automatically monitors the ink level in each colour cartridge.
  • Page 141 C H A P T E R F I F T E E N IMPORTANT: To prevent spilling ink and staining your hands and clothing, remove the sealing tape gently. Remove the ink cartridge by lifting it up and then out of the print head.
  • Page 142 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 Close the cartridge cover until it clicks into place. After installing the ink cartridges, close the scanner cover. Your MFC prepares for a “head cleaning”...
  • Page 143 C H A P T E R F I F T E E N NOTE: If the INK EMPTY XXXX error message is on the display after you have installed ink cartridges, check that the ink cartridges are installed correctly. If ink stains your body or clothing, wash with soap or detergent immediately.
  • Page 144: Specifications

    C H A P T E R Specifications Product Description The MFC-760 is a 6 in 1 Multi-Function Centre: Colour Printer, Colour Copier (multiple copies) Colour Scanner, Plain Paper Fax, Colour PC Fax (via your PC) and Video Capture. Fax Specifications...
  • Page 145: Printer Specifications

    C H A P T E R S I X T E E N Memory Capacity One Touch Dial Speed Dial Automatic redial Auto answer Communication source Operating environment Best Print Quality Power source Power consumption Dimensions Weight * “Pages” refers to the “ITU-T Chart”. Specifications and printed materials are subject to change for improvement without prior notice.
  • Page 146: 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 Width Length Weight...
  • Page 147: Compilation And Publication Notice

    C H A P T E R S I X T E E N 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. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 148: Glossary

    Glossary ADF (Automatic Document Feeder Capacity) Refers to the number of pages that can be placed in the document feeder and fed one at a time automatically. Automatic Fax Transmission Sending a fax. 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.
  • Page 149 G L O S S A R Y Cover Page Prints a page at the other party’s machine, that contains the Cover Page Message The comment that is on the Cover Page. This is a Delayed Transmission Sends your fax at a later time that day. Dual Access Your machine can scan outgoing faxes or scheduled jobs ECM (Error Correction Mode) Detects errors during fax transmission Electronic Cover Page A preprogrammed cover page that is transmitted...
  • Page 150 LCD (Liquid crystal display) The display screen on the MFC that shows interactive messages during On-Screen Programming and defaults to the date and time when the machine is idle. Memory Status List Shows how much memory is being used, how much is left, and the type of messages in memory.
  • Page 151 G L O S S A R Y Scanning The process of sending an electronic image of an original Speaker Volume You can set the volume of the MFC speaker. Speed dial A preprogrammed number for easy dialling. You must press Standard resolution 98 x 203 dpi.
  • Page 152: Index

    Beeper Volume ... 43 Bi-directional Printing ... 113, 125 Brightness ... 88 Broadcasting ... 72 Broadcasting (Set Up Groups) ... 69 Brother Drivers ... 23 BT Call Sign ... 62 Cancelling Job ... 56 Cassette Capacity ... 30 Chain Dialling ... 72 CHECK CASSETTE ...
  • Page 153 I N D E X Dos ... 26 Dual Access ... 49 ECM (Error Correction Mode) ... 3 Entering Text ... 42 Envelopes ... 111 Error Messages ... 117 EXT.TEL/TAD Mode ... 57 Extension Telephone ... 60 Extension Telephones ... 19 External Telephone ...
  • Page 154 Paper Type ... 30, 87, 90 Pause ... 71 PC Interface ... 66 Photo (Resolution) ... 48 Pick-up Roller ... 130 Polling (Receiving) ... 63 Polling (Sequential receiving) ... 65 Polling (Transmit) ... 55 Print (Fax in Memory) ... 61 Print Area ...
  • Page 155 I N D E X Video Printing (Setting Paper Type) ... 100 Video Printing (Setting Print Size) ... 101 Video Printing (Setting Quality) ... 100 Video Printing (Setting Video Type) ... 100 XMIT REPORT ... 81...
  • Page 156: Using Remote Access Code

    Change Answer Mode Press 9 8 then for EXT.TEL/TAD, press 1. Fax, press 2. Exit Remote Operation Press 9 0. Change Remote Access Code Press Menu, 1, 7, 3. 2 Enter the 3-digit number. The cannot be used. 3 Press Set. Press Stop to exit.
  • Page 157 Remote Commands Change Fax Forwarding Setting Press 9 5 then to Turn feature off press 1. 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 # #.
  • Page 158 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:including amendment A1:1993 A2:1993 A3:1995 and A4:1997 EMC:...
  • Page 159 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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