Brother Printers Mfc 1970 Multifunction Print Copy Scan Fax Owners Manual

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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FAX 1570MC
MFC 1870MC
MFC 1970MC
® 

©1996–1998 Brother Industries, Ltd.
Year 2000 Compliant
All Brother fax machines and multi-function
centers are Year 2000 Compliant.  For
more information, visit the Brother Home
Page at http://www.brother.com, then
click the Year 2000 Statement button. 

Table of Contents
1
IntroductionUsing This Manual.............................................................................................. 1
Finding Information ....................................................................................................... 1
Test Sheet Procedures (for USA only) ............................................................................. 1
About Fax Machines...

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3
Fax
SettingsFax Settings................................................................................................................... 17
Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse) .............................................................................. 17
Setting Date and Time .................................................................................................. 17
Setting Station ID...

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Telephone & 
Speakerphone
(Voice) Operatio
nMaking Voice Calls................................................................................................... 39
Manual Dialing ............................................................................................................. 39
Answering Calls with the Speakerphone ................................................................ 39
One Touch Dialing...

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Message
CenterMessage Center Mode............................................................................................. 59
Flexible Memory Settings .............................................................................................. 60
Setting Up Message Center ............................................................................................ 60
Setting Message Storage...

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To erase all messages ......................................................................................... 77
Recording Memo in Personal Mailbox ......................................................................... 78
Remote Retrieval of Incoming Messages and Memos In Personal Mailbox ............... 78
Recording Second Level OGM............................................................................ 79
Playing Second Level OGM...

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Setting Up the MFC 1870MC
or MFC 1970MC and 
Computer to Work TogetherBefore You Install Multi-Function Link...................................................... 101
Package Contents ........................................................................................................ 101
PC Configuration Requirements ................................................................................ 102
Connecting MFC 1870MC or MFC 1970MC to Your PC...

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CHAPTER ONE
Introduction
Using This Manual
Thank you for purchasing a Brother FAX/MFC. This FAX/MFC has been designed
to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you through functions.
However, you can use your FAX/MFC to its fullest potential by taking a few
minutes to read this manual.
Additionally, your FAX/MFC has a Help Key. Press Help to print a list of basic
operational steps and functions.
Finding Information
All chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of Contents....

2CHAPTER ONE
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 send and receive faxes easily.
Fax Tones and Handshake
When someone is sending a fax, the FAX/MFC sends fax calling  tones, (CNG tones)
— soft, intermittent beeps at 4-second intervals. You’ll hear them when you dial and
press 
Start, and they continue for about 40 seconds after dialing. During that time, the...