Brother Ppf 1270 Fax Machine Manual

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CHAPTER ONE
Introduction
Using This Manual
Thank you for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center. This
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. To simplify the manual
instrucions, all FAX and MFC models are referred to as Òfax machineÓ.
Additionally, your fax machine has a Help Key. Press Help to print a list of...

2CHAPTER ONE
About Fax Machines
If youÕre a first-time fax machine user, fax operation might seem a little
mysterious. YouÕll 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 machine sends fax calling  tones,
(CNG tones) Ñ soft, intermittent beeps at 4-second intervals. YouÕll hear them
when you dial and press 
Start, and they continue for 30 seconds after dialing.
During that time, the...

3INTRODUCTION
ECM (Error Correction Mode)
The Error Correction Mode (ECM) is a way for the fax machine to check the
integrity of a fax transmission while it is in progress. ECM transmissions are
possible only between machines that both have the ECM feature. If they do, you
may send and receive fax messages that are continuously checked for their
integrity.
Sufficient memory must be available in your fax machine for this feature to work. 

4CHAPTER ONE
FAX 1170 Control Panel
Overview
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5INTRODUCTION
FAX 1270 Control Panel
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MFC 1770/1780 Control Panel
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MFC 1770
FAX PRINTER COPIER SCANNER PC FAXFIVE IN ONE
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CHAPTER TWO
Assembly 
and 
Connections
Caution
1Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
2We recommend that this product be used with a surge protection device to
protect the product against lightning storms.
3Never install a telephone jack in a wet location unless the jack is specifically
designed for a wet location.
4Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
5Use caution when installing...

8CHAPTER TWO
Packing List
Make sure you have the following items:
Telephone
Line Cord
Telephone
Handset
Recording Paper
Wire Extension
Starter 
Printing
Cartridge 
(up to 100 pages)
Recording Paper
Support Document
Support
Multi-Function
Link® Manual
(QuickStart Manual)
(MFC1770/1780)
Owner’s 
Manual
Multi-Function
Link Disks
(MFC1770)
Quick Reference
Guide
(FAX1170 and MFC1770)
Cable &
PC I/F Box
(MFC1770/1780)
Document
Wire Extension
Handset
Curled Cord
Brother StartCard
(FAX1270 and MFC1780)...

9ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS
Choosing a Location
Place your fax machine on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place
that is free of vibration and shocks. Locate the fax machine near a telephone jack
and a standard, grounded power outlet.
  
Avoid placing your fax machine in a high-traffic area. Do not place near heaters,
air conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators. Do not expose the fax machine
to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Do not connect your fax
machine to...

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Attach recording paper support
1Attach the recording paper wire extension.
2Open the recording paper cover.  Using the groove in the cover, insert the
recording paper support as shown.
Recording 
Paper Cover
Recording Paper Support
Recording Paper 
Wire Extension
Install the printing cartridge
1Push the OPEN button to open the top cover.
2Remove the stopper for the printing cartridge.
StopperBlack Spool
Blue shaft
White shaftIndented arrow
3Turn the black spool on the right clockwise to...