Brother Intellifax 1270e Fax Machine Owners Manual

 
   
 
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Setting Paper Size ................................................................ 5-5
Advanced Receiving Operations ................................................ 5-6
Operation from External or Extension Telephone............... 5-6
For FAX/TEL Mode Only .............................................. 5-6
Changing Remote Codes................................................. 5-6
To Change Remote Codes .............................................. 5-6
Printing a Fax in...

 
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Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting ................................... 7-3
Dialing Options .......................................................................... 7-4
Manual Dialing .................................................................... 7-4
One Touch Dialing .............................................................. 7-4
Speed Dialing ...................................................................... 7-5
Dialing Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers................ 7-5...

 
   
 
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Remote Retrieval ........................................................................ 9-3
Using Remote Retrieval Access Code................................. 9-3
Remote Commands ............................................................. 9-4
Retrieving Fax Messages..................................................... 9-5
Changing Fax Forwarding Number ..................................... 9-5 
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Making Copies...

 
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Cleaning the Scanner ......................................................... 13-9
Cleaning the Print Head................................................... 13-10
Packing and Shipping the Machine ........................................ 13-11 
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Specifications ................................................................................... S-1 
15Glossary........................................................................................... G-1
16Index...

INTRODUCTION   1 - 1
1Introduction
Using This Manual
Thank you for purchasing a Brother fax machine. This fax machine has been designed 
to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you through functions. 
However, you can use your fax machine to its fullest potential by taking a few minutes 
to read this manual.
Finding Information 
All chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of Contents. You will be 
able to find information about a specific feature by checking the Index at...

1 - 2   INTRODUCTION
FAX-1270e Control Panel Overview
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Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Displays messages to help you set up 
and operate your fax machine.
Shift
This key is used to access the 7 
through 12 One Touch numbers.
One Touch Dial Keys
These six keys give you instant access 
to twelve previously stored phone 
numbers.
Copy Keys
Enlarge/Reduce
Use this key to enlarge or reduce 
copies depending on the ratio you 
select: 150%, 125%, 120%, 100%, 
93%, 87%, 75% or 50%.
To reduce the...

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FAX Keys
Receive Mode
Use to select how the fax machine will 
handle incoming calls.
Resolution
Sets the resolution when you send a fax 
or make a copy.
Quick-Scan/Reports
Lets you take advantage of memory 
transmission. Also, accesses the 
Reports menu so you can select a 
report to print: Help List, Auto Dial, 
Fax Activity, Transmission, 
Telephone Index List, User Settings 
and Memory Status List.
Fax Start
Starts an operation, such as sending a 
fax.
Navigation Keys:
Menu/Set...

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About Fax Machines
If you’re a first-time fax machine user, fax operation might seem a little mysterious. 
You’ll soon get used to the unusual fax tones on your phone line, and be able to send 
and receive faxes easily. 
Custom Features 
Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line?
If you have Voice Mail on the phone line on which you will install your new fax 
machine, there is a strong possibility that Voice Mail and the fax machine will conflict 
with each other while receiving...

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The receiving fax responds with fax receiving tones—loud, chirping sounds. A 
receiving fax chirps for about 40 seconds over the phone line, and the LCD shows 
RECEIVE. If your fax machine is set to the FAX ONLY Mode, it will answer every 
call automatically with fax receiving tones. Even if the other party hangs up, your fax 
machine continues to send the “chirps” for about 40 seconds, and the LCD continues 
to display RECEIVE. To cancel the receiving mode, press Stop/Exit.
When...

2 - 1   LOCATION AND CONNECTIONS
2Location and Connections
Caution
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
We recommend that this product be used with a surge protection device to protect the 
product against lightning storms.
Never install a telephone jack in a wet location unless the jack is specifically designed 
for a wet location.
Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone 
line has been disconnected at the network interface.
Use...