Brother Printers Mfc 1970 Multifunction Print Copy Scan Fax Owners Manual

							113USING THE MULTI-FUNCTION LINK SOFTWARE (FOR MFC 1870MC AND MFC 1970MC ONLY)
3Double-click on the fax you wish to view.
The Visioneer PaperPort Viewer will run automatically and the fax you
selected from the list will be displayed.
Scanning a Document
The Brother Multi-Function Link software includes a TWAIN compliant scanner
driver.  TWAIN drivers meet the standard universal protocol for communicating
between scanners and software applications.  This means that not only can you
scan images directly into the PaperPort viewer that Brother included with your
MFC, but you can also scan images directly into hundreds of other software
applications that support TWAIN scanning.  These applications include popular
programs like Adobe Photoshop, Aldus Pagemaker, Corel Draw and many more.
To choose the Brother Multi-Function Link as your scanner driver, select it under
the “Select scanner” or “Select source” option in your software.
Scanning Options
When you scan using the Brother Multi-Function Link Scanner driver, a scanning
options dialog box will appear:
Brother Serial MFC
ScanCancel
Status:Ready
User DefaultsImage Type
Tex t
Photo
200 DPI STD
200 DPI FINE
400 DPI S.FINE
Resolution
Light
Auto
Dark
Contrast 
						

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Set the following options based on each document to be scanned, then click the
SCAN button to start scanning.
Resolution
You can choose one of three resolutions, 200 DPI STD, 200 DPI FINE or 400 DPI
S.FINE.  The higher the number of dpi (dots per inch), the clearer the image will
appear on your PC.  However, the size of the image file increases with the dpi.  Try
scanning at different resolutions to determine the best resolution for your needs.
Contrast
To have the scanner adjust the contrast automatically, choose Auto.  If your
original is too light, set the contrast to Light.  If the original is too dark, set the
contrast to dark.
Image Type
If you are scanning text or black and white line art, choose Text as the image
type.  If you’re scanning a photo or detailed picture with many different colors,
choose Photo as the image type.
Scanning into the PaperPort Viewer
To scan into the PaperPort viewer that was provided with your MFC, run the
PaperPort viewer program and then select the SCAN button on the top of the
screen 
 or select ACQUIRE from the File pull-down menu. 
						

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If you have a FAX 1570MC you can purchase the optional Multi-Function Link
package (also called “Missing Link”).  Multi-Function Link turns your fax
machine into a multifunction center, by enabling you to use your fax machine as
a printer and a scanner and to use it to fax messages from Windows applications
in your computer.
Multi-Function Link is available at most Brother retailers.  If you cannot find it,
you can order Multi-Function Link directly from Brother.  The item number is
PCI-1.
Installation instructions will be included with PCI-1.  However, it is important
that you hook up your fax machine to your computer before you install the
software.
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Multi-Function
Link (option) 
For FAX 1570MC 
						

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							117GLOSSARY
Glossary
Activity Report  Lists information about the last 30 incoming and outgoing faxes.
TX means Transmit.  RX means Receive.
ADF (Automatic Document Feed)  Refers to the number of pages that can be
placed in the document feeder and fed one at a time automatically.
All Dial List  A listing of names and numbers stored in One Touch and Speed Dial
memory, in numerical order.
automatic fax transmission  Sending a fax without picking up the handset or
pressing 
Speaker Phone.
Backup Print  Sets your FAX/MFC to print a copy of faxes that are received and
stored in memory.
beeper  The sound the keys make when they are pressed, an error occurs or a
document has been received or transmitted.
broadcasting  The ability to send the same fax message to more than one
location.
Call Back Message  Allows you to send a fax and then leave a message for the
other party to call you back.
Call Reservation  Allows you send a fax and then at the end of transmission, you
can talk with the other party.
Caller ID  A service purchased from the Telephone Company that lets you see the
number (or name) of the party calling you.
Cancel Job  Cancels a programmed job, like Delayed Fax or Polling.
CNG tones  The special tones (beeps) sent by fax machines during automatic
transmission to tell the receiving machine that they are from a fax machine.
communication error (or Comm. Error)  An error during fax sending or
receiving, usually caused by line noise or static.
Contrast  Setting to compensate for dark or light documents, by lightening dark
documents or darkening light documents.
Cover Page  Prints a page at the other party’s machine, that contains the sender
and recipient’s name and fax number, number of pages and comment. You can
generate an electronic cover page at the other end with pre-programmed
information from memory or you can print a sample cover page to fax with your
document.
Delayed Fax  Sends your fax at a later time that day.
Distinctive Ring  A service purchased from the Telephone Company that
provides another phone number on an existing phone line. The Brother FAX/
MFC uses the new number to simulate a dedicated fax line. 
						

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ECM (Error Correction Mode)  Detects errors during fax transmission and
resends the page(s) of the document that had an error.
F/T Ring Time  The length of time the FAX/MFC rings (when the answer mode
setting is FAX/TEL) to notify you to pick up a voice call that it answered.
Fax Forwarding  Sends a fax received in memory to another preprogrammed fax
number.
fax tones  The signals sent by sending and receiving fax machines while
communicating information.
Fine Mode  Resolution is 196 x 203 dpi.  It is used for small print and graphs.
gray scale  The shades of gray available for copying and faxing photographs.
group number  A combination of One Touch and/or Speed Dial numbers that are
stored on a One Touch key for Broadcasting.
ICM (incoming message)  A recorded voice message received into an external
answering machine or the digital Message Center.
Interrupt  Temporarily puts a waiting job on hold while you perform another
operation.
interval  The preprogrammed time period between automatically printed Activity
Reports. You can print Activity Reports on demand without interrupting this
cycle.
LCD (liquid crystal display)  The display screen on the FAX/MFC that shows
interactive messages during On-Screen Programming and defaults to the date
and time when the machine is idle.
manual fax  When you press 
Speaker Phone —OR—lift the handset so you can
hear the receiving fax machine answer before you press 
Start to begin
transmission.
Memory Status List  Shows how much memory is being used, how much is left,
and the type of messages in memory.
memory usage  Instructs the FAX/MFC how to allocate the memory.
Multi-Function Link Ready  FAX/MFC models that have a PCI/F Port to
connect a computer, using the optional hardware/software package called
“Missing Link.”
Next Fax Reservation  Accepts the next document in the document feeder for
transmission while the FAX/MFC is still receiving.
OGM (Out-Going Message)  The message callers hear when you call your
Message Center or external answering machine.
One Touch   Keys on the FAX/MFC control panel where you can store numbers
for easy dialing. You must use a separate key for each number.
Out of Paper Reception  Receives faxes into the FAX/MFC’s memory when the
machine is out of paper. 
						

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Overseas Mode  Makes temporary changes to the fax tones to accommodate
noise and static on overseas phone lines.
Paging  Feature enables your fax unit to call your pager when a fax and/or a voice
message is received into its memory.
Pause  Allows you to place a 3.5 second delay in the dialing sequence stored on
One Touch and Speed Dial numbers.
Photo Mode  A resolution setting that uses varying shades of gray for the best
representation of photographs.
polling  The process of a fax machine calling another fax machine to retrieve
waiting fax messages.
Pulse  A form of dialing on a telephone line.
print reduction  reduces the size of incoming faxes.
Quick Scan  Enables the FAX/MFC to scan a document into memory before
faxing it.
remote access  The ability to access your Message Center remotely from a
touch tone phone.
remote activation  allows you to transfer a fax call, answered at an extension
phone, to the FAX/MFC.
remote access code  The four-digit code that allows you to call and access your
Message Center from a remote location.
resolution  The number of vertical and horizontal lines per inch. See: Standard,
Super Fine and Photo.
Rotary  A form of dialing on a telephone line.
scanning  The process of sending an electronic image of an original paper
document into your computer.
speed dial  A preprogrammed number for easy dialing.  You must press the
Speed Dial key and then two digit code to start the dialing process.
Standard resolution  98 x 203 dpi.  It is used for regular size text and quickest
transmission.
Station ID  The stored information that appears on the top of faxed pages. It
includes the sender’s name and fax number.
super fine resolution  392 x 203 dpi. Best for very small print and line art.
Tel Index  An electronic, alphabetical listing of stored One Touch, Speed Dial and
Group numbers.
thermal transfer  A printing process in which heat transfers carbon ink from a
ribbon to plain paper.
Toll Saver  A Message Center setting that allows the FAX/MFC to answer after
two rings when a message(s) was received and after four rings when there are no
messages. The caller can hang up (after two rings) without paying for the call if
there are no messages to retrieve. 
						

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Tone  A form of dialing on the telephone line used for Touch Tone telephones.
transmission  The process of sending documents over the phone lines from your
FAX/MFC to the receiving fax machine.
User Option List  A printed report that shows the current settings of your FAX/
MFC.
Xmit Report (Transmission Report)  A listing of each transmission, showing
caller ID, date, time, and number of pages. 
						

							121SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
TypeDesktop facsimile transceiver
CompatibilityITU-TS Group 3
Coding systemModified Huffman (MH)
Modem speed14,400/12,000/9600/7200/4800/2400; Automatic Fallback
Document input width5.8 inches to 8.5 inches (148 mm to 216 mm)
Scanning/Printing width8.2 inches (208 mm)
Paper Cassette200 Sheets (20 lbs.)
Printer typeLine Thermal with Ribbon
Gray scale64 levels
DisplayLCD, 16 characters
Polling typesStandard, Sequential
Contrast controlAutomatic/Super Light/Super Dark (manual setting)
Resolution• Horizontal 203 dot/inch (8 dot/mm)
• Vertical Standard — 98 line/inch (3.85 line/mm)
Fine, Photo — 196 line/inch (7.7 line/mm)
Superfine, Photo (copy) — 392 line/inch (15.4 line/mm)
Memory CapacityMFC 1870MC — 512 KB (up to 20 pages*)
FAX 1570MC, MFC 1970MC — 1 MB (up to 50 pages*)
One touch dial24
Speed-dial36 stations (MFC 1870MC), 100 stations (FAX 1570MC, MFC 1970MC)
Automatic redial3 times at 5 minute intervals
Speaker typeFull Duplex
Auto answer0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 rings
Communication sourcePublic switched telephone network
Operating environment41 - 95° F
Power source120V AC 50/60Hz (USA, Canadian Version Only)
Power consumptionStandby: under 10 watts — Peak: under 110 watts
Dimensions15.2 x 15.0 x 8.4 inches / 385 x 378 x 213 (mm)
Weight12.3 lb / 5.6 kg
*“Pages” refers to the “Brother Standard chart no. 1” (a typical business letter, Standard resolution).
Specifications are subject to change for improvement without prior notice. 
						

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Index
A
Accessories ........................................................ 127
Activation Code ................................ 16, 35, 50, 51
Activity Report ....................................... 27, 83, 84
ADF ..................................................................... 31
ALL DIAL List ............................................... 27, 83
Alternating Displays ........................................... 26
Answer Mode .................................... 14, 33, 34, 35
Assembly ............................................................... 7
AUTO DIAL .......................................................... 21
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) .................. 31
Automatic Transmission .................................... 33
B
Backup printing ................................................. 64
Beeper .......................................................... 24, 27
Beeps ....................................................... 68, 70, 71
Broadcasting .......................................... 23, 24, 45
Brother Bulletin Board ............................... 93, 126
Brother Customer Service ...................... 96, 97 126
Brother Fax-Back System .............. 20, 93, 94, 126
Brother Home Page .................................... 93, 126
C
Call Back Message ........................... 20, 48, 49, 83
CALL PICKUP ...................................................... 53
Call Reservation .............................. 26, 37, 48, 49
Caller ID ................................................ 27, 28, 53
Canceling .................................................... 26, 45
Chain Dialing ........................................ 21, 22, 49
Cleaning ....................................................... 95, 97
Clearing Caller ID .............................................. 54Connecting .................................. 2, 10, 11, 14, 15
Contrast ....................................................... 26, 32
Control Panel .................................................. 3, 4
Copy ....................................................... 26, 32, 57
Corrections ......................................................... 19
Cover Page ......................... 18, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28,
........................................................ 46, 47, 48, 83
Custom Telephone Features ............................... 14
D
D/R SET MODE .................................................. 52
Daily Timer .................................................. 28, 43
Date and Time ....................................... 17, 18, 28
Deactivation Code ....................................... 50, 51
Delayed Transmission ........................................ 44
Distinctive Ringing ......................... 28, 33, 51, 52
Document .................................................... 31, 32
Document Size and Resolution .................. 31, 32
Double Ringing .................................................. 36
E
Easy Receive .......................................... 28, 34, 35
Energy Star Compliance .................................... 86
Enlarged Copies .................................................. 57
Entering Text ................................................ 18, 19
Erasing Message ........................................... 64, 65
Error Messages .................................. 94, 95, 96, 97
Error Re-Transmission ................................ 27, 46
Extension Cord ................................................... 88
Extension Telephone ....................... 33, 34, 50, 99
External Telephone ............................................ 16