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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE

Regular Maintenance

Cleaning the Scanner

Unplug the MFC and open the control panel cover. Clean the flat white

pressure bar and the glass strip under the bar with isopropyl alcohol on a

lint-free cloth. 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.

Printer Platen

Main Page

Default Chapter4
- Ordering Accessories and Supplies4
- Table of Contents5
Using this Manual13
- Finding Information13
- Symbols Used in this Manual14
About Fax Machines14
- Fax Tones and Handshake14
- ECM (Error Correction Mode)15
MFC-730 Control Panel Overview16
Control Panel Overview18
MFC Setup and21
Connections Packing List21
Choosing a Location22
Caution23
Assembly23
- Important24
- Installing the Ink Cartridges29
  - Important30
- Multi-Line Connections (Pabxs)33
- Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD)35
- Connecting an External Telephone36
Paper37
About Brother Paper37
- Paper Specifications for Cassette and Manual Slot38
- Print Area39
On-Screen41
Programming User-Friendly Programming41
- Function Mode41
- Alternating Displays42
- Function Selection Table42
- Copy Functions46
Initial47
Setup Getting Started47
- Setting the Dialling Mode (Tone/Pulse)47
- Setting the Date and Time47
- Setting the Station ID48
- Setting the Beeper Volume51
- PABX and TRANSFER51
- Setting PABX51
- Setting the Clock Change52
- Setting the Speaker Volume52
- Setting the Ring Volume53
- Memory Storage53
Setup55
Receive Basic Receiving Operations55
- Select Answer Mode55
- Manual Reception (Manual Mode)56
- Automatic Fax Only Reception (Fax Mode)56
- Setting the Ring Delay57
- Setting the F/T (Fax/Tel) Ring Time (for Fax/Tel Mode Only)57
- Recording the Fax/Tel Outgoing Announcement (F/T MESSAGE) (Only for MFC-740)58
- Fax Detect58
- Printing a Reduced Incoming Document59
- Reception into Memory60
Advanced Receiving Operations61
- Operation from an External or Extension Telephone61
  - For Fax/Tel Mode Only61
  - Changing Remote Codes62
    - To Change Remote Codes62
- Printing a Fax from Memory (Only for MFC-730)62
- Caller ID (Caller Identification) (Only for the UK)63
  - Advantages of Caller ID63
- Set the Caller ID to on63
- How Does the Caller ID Work64
  - The Caller ID Appears on the Display When Your Telephone Rings64
    - Helpful Hints64
  - The Caller ID Is Stored in Your Machine's Memory64
- Selecting a Caller ID from the Memory for Call Reply65
- Polling67
- Setting PC Interface Mode70
Send before You Begin71
- Resolution72
- Contrast72
- Automatic Transmission73
- Manual Transmission73
- Fax Redial73
- Dual Access73
- Real Time Transmission74
Basic Sending Operations75
- Composing an Electronic Cover Page75
- Cover Page Message77
  - Composing Your Own Comments77
Advanced Sending Operations78
- Overseas Mode78
- Call Reservation78
- Print Sample Call Back Message79
- Delayed Transmission (Timer)79
- Broadcasting80
- Multiple Resolution Transmission81
- Setup for Polling Transmit82
  - Setup for Polling Transmit with Secure Code82
- Cancelling a Job While Scanning the Document83
- Checking Job Status83
- Cancelling a Scheduled Job in Memory83
- Interrupting Delayed Fax and Polling Transmit Jobs84
Setup85
Quick-Dial85
Storing Numbers for Easy Dialling85
- Storing One Touch Dial Numbers85
- Storing Speed Dial Numbers86
- Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers87
- Setting Groups for Broadcasting87
Telephone (Voice) Operation89
Making Voice Calls89
- Manual Dialling89
- Full-Duplex Digital Speakerphone (Only for MFC-740)89
- One Touch Dialling90
- Speed Dialling90
- Mute90
- Pause90
- On Hook Dialling91
- Searching Telephone Index91
- Chain Dialling91
- Tone/Pulse92
- Fax/Tel Mode92
- Answering Calls with the Speaker Phone (Only for MFC-740)92
- Tel Key (Only for MFC-730)92
- Remote Fax Options93
- (Only for MFC-730)93
Fax Forwarding93
- Programming a Fax Forwarding Number93
Setting Fax Storage94
Changing the Remote Access Code94
Remote Retrieval95
- Using Your Remote Access Code95
- Remote Commands95
- Copy99
- Operations Basic Copy Operations99
Copy Quality - Temporary Settings101
- Using the Copy Quality Key102
- Using the Paper Type Key103
- Using the Brightness Key103
Copy Quality - Default Settings104
- Changing Default Settings104
- Select Paper Type106
- Select Copy Quality107
- Select Type of Original107
- Colour Adjustment108
- Copy Brightness108
- Copy Contrast108
- Selecting a Single Colour (One Colour)109
Memory Full Message109
Legal Limitations110
Message Manager111
(Only for MFC-740)111
Introduction111
Message Manager Mode111
- Flexible Memory Settings (Message Store)112
- Setting up Message Manager112
- Setting the Message Store113
- Recording the Message Manager's Outgoing Message (TAD MESSAGE)113
  - Listening to the Outgoing Message (OGM)114
  - Erasing the Outgoing Message (OGM)114
- Activating Message Manager Mode114
- Message Indicator115
  - What Happens When the Memory Is Full115
- Playing Voice Messages and Memos116
- Printing a Fax Message116
- Backup Printing Option117
- Erasing Messages117
  - To Erase Voice Messages Individually117
  - To Erase Messages All at Once118
- Setting the Maximum Time for Incoming Messages118
- Setting the Toll Saver118
- ICM Recording Monitor (Call Screening)119
- Recording a Memo119
- Recording a Conversation119
- Fax Forwarding/Paging120
Remote Retrieval121
- Using the Remote Access Code122
- Changing the Remote Access Code122
- Remote Control Commands123
  - Detail Operation123
- Retrieving the Memory Status List124
- Retrieving Fax Messages124
- Changing the Fax Forwarding Number124
Using MFC127
As Printer Features127
Printer Driver128
Choosing the Right Kind of Paper128
Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder128
- Loading Paper129
- Manual Feed Slot130
- Setup for Envelopes130
Simultaneous Printing/Fax131
Printer Operation Keys131
- On/Off Line Key131
- Reset Key132
- Priority Key132
- Ink Management Key132
- Turning off Bi-Directional Printing132
- Walk-Up133
- Video Printing Getting Started133
  - Auto Switch134
Colour Video Printing134
Black & White Video Printing135
Video Print Quality - Temporary Settings135
- Using the Copy Quality Key135
- Using the Paper Type Key136
- Using the Brightness Key137
Changing Default Settings137
- Setting Paper Type138
- Setting Video Printing Quality139
- Setting Video Type139
- Setting Print Size140
- Video Printing Colour Adjustment140
- Video Printing Brightness141
- Printing Reports143
- Reports MFC Settings and Journal143
Setting up the MFC and Computer to Work Together147
Before You Begin147
- Connecting the MFC to Your Computer147
- Notice to PC User148
  - How to Attach the Filter Core to the Double Shielded Parallel I/F Cable148
- Computer Requirements149
Installing Drivers for Your MFC -730 in Windows149
- Software / Drivers149
Installing MFC-730 Printer Driver150
- If You Are Using Windows NT150
  - Workstation Version 4.0150
- If You Are Using Windows ® 3.1 or 3.11152
- If You Are Using Windows 95 or 98152
Installing Brother Drivers for Your MFC-740 in Windows153
- Brother Drivers153
- Installing Brother Drivers for Your MFC-740 under Windows154
Installing the Maintenance Utility on MS-DOS155
- Installing the MFC-740 Maintenance Utility for DOS156
- Using the MFC-740 Maintenance Utility for DOS156
Optional159
- Optional Accessories159
Accessories Memory Board159
(Only for MFC-740)159
- Optional Memory for the Fax Operations159
- Installing the Optional Memory Board160
PC Printing163
Printer Emulation163
Using the Maintenance Utility Program for Printing from DOS (Only for MFC-740)163
- Maintenance163
- Data 1164
- Data 2164
Using the Brother MFC-730/740 Printer Driver164
The Paper Tab165
- Paper Size166
- User Defined Paper Size166
- Paper Source167
  - Feeder167
  - Manual Feed167
- Orientation167
- Scaling167
  - In 1167
  - In N167
- Copies168
  - Collate168
  - Reverse Order168
The Quality/Colour Tab169
- Quality170
- Media170
- Colour/Mono171
  - Colour171
  - Mono171
- Controlling the Colour171
- Document172
- Custom Setting172
The Control/Maintenance Tab174
- Monitor Calibration175
- Bi-Directional Printing175
- Maintenance175
- The Cleaning Tab175
  - Test Print175
  - Cleaning176
- The Printer Adjustment Tab176
  - Vertical Alignment176
Information Important Safety Instructions177
- BABT Approval178
- Radio Interference (220-240 V Model Only)179
- IMPORTANT-For Your Safety180
  - Disconnect Device180
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting181
- Error Messages181
- Document Jam182
- Printer Jam or Paper Jam183
- If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC186
How to Improve Print Quality188
- Test Print188
- Cleaning the Print Head189
- Aligning Ink Cartridges189
- Turning off Bi-Directional Printing191
Packing and Shipping the MFC192
Regular Maintenance195
- Cleaning the Scanner195
- Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen195
- Cleaning the Pick-Up Roller196
- Replacing the Ink Cartridges196
Specifications201
Product Description201
Fax Specifications201
Printer Specifications202
- Printing202
- Controller203
- Print Media203
- Compilation and Publication Notice204
- Trademarks204
Glossary205
Index211
- Using Remote Access Code215
- Exit Remote Operation215
- Change Answer Mode215
- Change Fax Forwarding Setting216
- Check the Receiving Status216

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