Brother MFC-7450

USER’S GUIDE
MFC-7340
MFC-7450
MFC-7440N
MFC-7840N
MFC-7840W
Version A
ARL/ASA/NZ

Brother MFC-7450 Specifications

General

Brand	Brother
Model	MFC-7450
Category	All in One Printer
Language	English

Summary

General Information

Viewing Documentation

Accessing and reading the user manuals for the device.

Control Panel Overview

Description of the machine's buttons, keys, and display elements.

Loading paper and documents

Loading paper in the manual feed slot

Instructions for feeding single sheets or special media.

Acceptable paper and other print media

Guidelines on compatible paper types, sizes, and weights.

Using the automatic document feeder (ADF)

Steps for scanning or copying multi-page documents.

Using the scanner glass (Flatbed)

Instructions for scanning single pages or bound documents.

General setup

Paper settings

Configuration for paper type and size.

Volume settings

Adjusting audio feedback levels for rings, beeps, and speaker.

Dial prefix

Setting up automatic numbers dialed before outgoing calls.

Security features

TX Lock (MFC-7340 and MFC-7440 N only)

Prevents unauthorized access to fax transmission functions.

Secure Function Lock (MFC-7840 N and MFC-7840 W only)

Restricts access to specific machine functions for users.

Setting lock

Secures machine settings with a password.

Sending a fax

Sending a fax from the ADF

Step-by-step guide to sending faxes using the document feeder.

Broadcasting

Sending the same fax message to multiple recipients.

Changing fax resolution

Adjusting the quality and transmission speed of faxes.

Delayed fax

Scheduling faxes to be sent at a later time.

Receiving a fax

Choosing the receive mode

Selecting how the machine handles incoming calls (fax/voice).

Fax Detect

Automatically detects and receives fax calls.

Printing a reduced incoming fax

Adjusting the size of received faxes to fit the paper.

Telephone and external devices

Telstra FaxStream Duet (Distinctive Ringing)

Using a service for separate fax/voice numbers.

Set the Distinctive Ring to ON

Activating the distinctive ring feature.

Connecting an external TAD

Hooking up an external telephone answering device.

Operation from extension telephones

Controlling the machine from other phone extensions.

Dialling and storing numbers

One touch dialling

Storing numbers for single-button dialing.

Storing speed dial numbers

Saving numbers for quick access using speed dial codes.

Setting up groups for broadcasting

Organizing multiple numbers for broadcast transmissions.

Remote fax options

Fax forwarding

Automatically rerouting received faxes to another number.

PC fax receive

Storing and transferring received faxes to a PC.

Remote retrieval

Accessing stored fax messages from a remote location.

Polling

Polling receive

Initiating a call to another machine to retrieve faxes.

Setup for polled transmit

Preparing documents for retrieval by another fax machine.

Printing reports

Transmission verification report

Printing a report confirming fax transmission success.

Fax journal

Logging incoming and outgoing fax activity.

How to print a report

Manual process for printing various reports.

Making copies

Making a single copy

Basic procedure for copying one page.

Enlarging or reducing the image copied

Adjusting the size of copies.

Sorting copies using the ADF

Organizing multiple copies in order.

Making N in 1 copies (page layout)

Copying multiple pages onto a single sheet.

Software and Network features

How to read HTML Users Guide

Accessing and navigating digital manuals.

For Windows

Instructions for using documentation on Windows systems.

For Macintosh

Instructions for using documentation on Mac systems.

Safety and legal

Choosing a location

Guidelines for placing the machine safely and effectively.

Safety precautions

General safety instructions for using the machine.

IEC60825-1+A2:2001 Specification

Technical details regarding laser safety.

Legal limitations for copying

Information on documents that should not be copied.

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance

Troubleshooting

General guidance for resolving machine problems.

Print quality difficulties

Common problems related to print output and their solutions.

Network difficulties (MFC-7440 N, MFC-7840 N and MFC-7840 W only)

Resolving network connectivity issues.

Replacing the consumable items

Information on replacing toner and drum units.

Menu and features

On-screen programming

Using the machine's menu system for configuration.

Menu table

A reference guide to the machine's menu structure and options.

Entering text

Instructions for inputting text characters using the control panel.

Specifications

General

Basic specifications of the machine.

Print media

Details on supported paper types, sizes, and weights.

Fax

Technical specifications related to fax functionality.

Computer requirements

System specifications for PC software installation.

Ethernet wired network (MFC-7440 N, MFC-7840 N and MFC-7840 W )

Network configuration for wired connections.

Glossary

ADF (automatic document feeder)

Definition of the automatic document feeder.

Broadcasting

Definition of sending a fax to multiple locations.

Manual fax

Definition of sending a fax without automatic answer.

Index

ADF (automatic document feeder)

Index entry for the document feeder.

PC Fax

Index entry for PC Fax functionality.

Polling

Index entry for the polling feature.

Troubleshooting

Index entry for problem-solving information.