Brother IntelliFax-4750 Mounting instructions

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SOFTWARE MANUAL

© 1996 – 1999 Brother Industries, Ltd.
IfYou Need to Call Customer Service
Please complete the following information for future reference:
Model Number:* MFC 8600 MFC 8700
(Circle your model number)
Serial Number:** __________________________________________
Date of Purchase: __________________________________________
Place of Purchase: __________________________________________
* The model number is on the control panel of the machine.
**The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain this manual with
your
sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the
event of a theft, fire or warranty service.
Year 2000 Compliant
Brother is addressing the Year 2000 related issues for all Brother fax
machinesand multi-functioncenters.Ourfocusistoensurethatourbundled
third-party software will continue to properly process date/time data after
January 1, 2000.
Brother fax machines and multi-function centers will function properly after
January 1, 2000,
provided that all non-Brother hardware, software and
firmware used by our customers in connection or combination with Brother
fax machines, MFCs and bundled software, accurately exchange date data
with the Brother products.
Please continue to check our Web page for updates at
http://www.brother.com. All remedies will be provided to individual
customers via software patches through software download or from Brother
Customer Service.

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Brother Numbers
Brother fax-back system
Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use fax-back system, so
you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product
information for all Brother products. This system is available 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to send faxes to any fax
machine, not just the one from which you are calling.
If you can’t resolve a difficulty with your Brother machine using this
manual, call our fax-back system, and follow the voice prompts to receive
faxed instructions about using the system and an index of fax-back
subjects.
USA: 1-800-521-2846
From within Canada: 1-800-681-9838
The Brother fax-back system number (USA only) has been
preprogrammed on One Touch key
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Web. From product specification sheets to Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs), it is all there. Visit us at:
http://www.brother.com
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Brother’s Bulletin Board numbers are
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From within Canada: 1-514-685-2040
For Customer Service
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From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 (voice)
ORDERING ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES

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ORDERING ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES
Ordering Accessories and Supplies
For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at
most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you
have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover orAmerican Express credit card, you
can order accessories directly from Brother. (In the USA, you can visit us
online for a complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies
available for purchase.)
USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) From within 1-800-668-2768 (voice)
1-800-947-1445 (fax) Canada:
http://www.brothermall.com
Description Item
Laser Fax Toner TN-430 (Able to print 3000 pages)
TN-460 (Able to print 6000 pages)
Laser Fax Drum DR400
*8 MB Expandable Memory Board ME8000
(For FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8300,
MFC 8600 and MFC 8700)
*16 MB Expandable Memory Board ME16000
(For FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8300,
MFC 8600 and MFC 8700)
Telephone Line Cord UG3565001
Telephone Handset UF6857010
Handset Curled Cord UF7204008
Document Tray and Extension UU2069001
Document Support UU2080001
IEEE-1284 Bi-directional Cable F2A046-10
Multi-Purpose Paper Cassette #2 LT400
(For FAX 4750 and MFC 8600 only)
Network (LAN) Board NC-8000
(For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 only)
Power Protector for A/C Power and Phone QPD120
Line Surges and Voltage Spikes
Quick Reference Card UU2087001
Operations Manual UU2086001
Software Manual UU2103001
Bundled MFC 8300 Printer Driver is available DSK8331(Floppy Disks, Windows®3.1x)
on Floppy Disks DSK8395(Floppy Disks, Windows®95/98)
**Optional Multi-Function Link®Pro software
on CD-ROM (or Floppy Disks)
for FAX 4750, FAX 5750 and MFC 8300
(Floppy Disks include MFL Pro and
PaperPort®for Brother only)
PCI-3CD (For CD-ROM Drive)
PCI3D31 (Floppy Disks, Windows®3.1x)
PCI3D95 (Floppy Disks, Windows®95/98)
*Before you install ME8000 or ME16000, be sure to read
DISCLAIMER—USER INSTALLATION OF MEMORY BOARD(S), page iii.
**Multi-Function Link®Pro software is not available on Floppy Disks for
Windows NT®Workstation Version 4.0.

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Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties
(For USA and Canada)
BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS,
EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTHER’S LICENSOR)
MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
REGARDING THE SOFTWARE. BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S) DOES NOT
WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS
REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE
SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY,
RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS OR OTHERWISE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS
TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS
ASSUMED BYYOU. THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS
NOT PERMITTED BY SOME STATES IN THE USAAND SOME
PROVINCES IN CANADA. THEABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.
IN NO EVENT WILL BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE TO YOU
FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES
(INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS
INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE)
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE
EVEN IF BROTHER’S LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES IN THE
USAAND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA DO NOTALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU. IN ANY EVENT BROTHER’S LICENSOR’S LIABILITY TO YOU
FOR ACTUAL DAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND
REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION (WHETHER IN
CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY
OR OTHERWISE), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50.
Disclaimer—User Installation of
Memory Board(s)
In some cases, product may be modified by adding and/or replacing the
memory board(s) with approved replacements. Any damage to the product, the
memory board(s) to be inserted therein or otherwise, caused as a result of
improper installation (including installation of other than approved memory
boards(s)) is not covered by the Limited Warranty. If you do not feel
comfortable with the installation of approved memory board(s), contact a
Brother Authorized Service Center to perform the installation of the memory
board(s) for you. If you elect to use a Brother Authorized Service Center, you
will be responsible for a moderate service charge. For the name and location of
a convenient Authorized Service Center, please call 1-800-521-2846.
NOTICE – DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

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TRADEMARKS
Compilation and Publication Notice
Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been
compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and
specifications.
The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are
subject to change without notice.
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the
specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible
for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the
materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other
errors relating to the publication.
Trademarks
Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
The brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Multi-Function Link Pro is a registered trademark of Brother Industries,
Ltd.
© Copyright 1996–1999 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
© Copyright 1996–1999 Smith Micro Software, Inc. All rights reserved.
© Copyright 1996–1999 ScanSoft, All rights reserved.
TextBridge and PaperPort are registered trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc.
Windows, Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft
in the U.S. and other countries.
Excel and Word are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
NetCentric, FaxStorm are registered trademarks of NetCentric Corporation.
TrueType is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Centronics is a trademark of Genicom Corporation.
Epson is a registered trademark and FX-80 and FX-850 are trademarks of
Seiko Epson Corporation.
Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark and HP LaserJet II, IIP, and IID
are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company.
IBM, IBM PC, and Proprinter are registered trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation.
Hammermill copyplus white is a registered trademark of International Paper.
All other terms and brand and product names mentioned in this
manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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WALK-UPVIDEO PRINTING ....................................................... 1-1
Introduction ....................................................................................... 1-1
Getting Started................................................................................... 1-1
Setting Up Video Print Mode...................................................... 1-1
Black and White Video Printing ...................................................... 1-2
Changing Default Settings ................................................................ 1-2
Setting Video Printing Quality .................................................... 1-3
Setting Video Type...................................................................... 1-3
Setting Print Size ........................................................................ 1-3
SETTING UP BROTHER MACHINE AND PC TO WORK
TOGETHER ................................................................................. 2-1
Using Brother Machine with Your PC ............................................. 2-1
Before You Install Multi-Function Link®Pro ................................. 2-1
If You Don’t Have a CD-ROM Drive ......................................... 2-1
Computer Requirements ............................................................. 2-2
Using a USB Cable to Connect Brother Machine to PC
(Using Windows®98 Only)........................................................... 2-2
Installing Brother Software Using a USB Cable ........................ 2-4
Using the Bundled Parallel Cable to Connect Brother
Machine to PC............................................................................. 2-10
Choosing the Software to Install .................................................... 2-11
Install Multi-Function Link®Pro ........................................ 2-11
Install Printer and Scanner Drivers Only............................ 2-11
Install NetCentric™ FaxStorm ........................................... 2-11
Install Automatic E-Mail Printing ...................................... 2-11
View Online Documentation .............................................. 2-11
View Product Support Information..................................... 2-11
Brother Web Link ............................................................... 2-11
Exit...................................................................................... 2-11
Installing the Brother Software (For Parallel Interface) ............. 2-12
Overview of Basic Steps........................................................... 2-12
Helpful Hints for Windows®3.1x or Windows®95/98............. 2-14
USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER CONTROL
CENTER (FOR WINDOWS®95/98 and NT®4.0 ONLY)........ 3-1
Brother Control Center..................................................................... 3-1
AutoLoad the Brother Control Center ........................................ 3-2
How to Turn Off AutoLoad......................................................... 3-2
Brother Control Center Features ..................................................... 3-3
Auto Configuration ..................................................................... 3-3
Scanning Operations ................................................................... 3-3
Copy Operations ......................................................................... 3-4
PC Fax Operation........................................................................ 3-4
Scanner Settings for Scan, Copy and PC Fax Buttons ............... 3-4

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Global Settings............................................................................ 3-5
Setting Up the Scanner Configurations ...................................... 3-5
To access the Scanner Configurations screen: ............................ 3-5
Perform an Operation from the Control Center Screen .............. 3-6
Scan to File ......................................................................................... 3-6
Scanner Settings.......................................................................... 3-6
Destination Folder....................................................................... 3-6
Send Scan to E-mail........................................................................... 3-8
Scanner Settings.......................................................................... 3-8
Email Application ....................................................................... 3-8
File Attachments ......................................................................... 3-9
Show QuickSend Menu .............................................................. 3-9
Conversion Options .................................................................... 3-9
QuickSend List ........................................................................... 3-9
Send Scan to Word Processor......................................................... 3-10
Scanner Settings........................................................................ 3-10
Word Processor ......................................................................... 3-11
User Defined Button ........................................................................ 3-12
Scanner Settings........................................................................ 3-12
Target Application..................................................................... 3-12
Copy / Two on One Copy ................................................................ 3-12
Scanner Settings........................................................................ 3-13
Copy Settings ............................................................................ 3-13
Send a Fax ........................................................................................ 3-13
Scanner Settings........................................................................ 3-13
FAX Settings ............................................................................. 3-14
USING MULTI-FUNCTION LINK®PRO ..................................... 4-1
Introduction ....................................................................................... 4-1
Using the Multi-Function Link®Pro Software ............................... 4-1
Brother Resource Manager ......................................................... 4-1
Multi-Function Link®Pro Main Menu ....................................... 4-2
PaperPort®for Brother ................................................................ 4-2
MFC Remote Setup ........................................................................... 4-3
Sending a Fax from Your PC ............................................................ 4-4
Sending a Quick Fax................................................................... 4-4
Sending a Fax from the Main Menu ........................................... 4-4
Sending a Fax from a Windows®Application ............................ 4-5
Receiving Faxes into PC.................................................................... 4-6
Before You Begin........................................................................ 4-6
Checklist for Machine: Make Sure MF Link Mode is
Active ................................................................................. 4-6
Checklist for PC.................................................................... 4-6

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USING SCANSOFT™PAPERPORT®FOR BROTHERAND
SCANSOFT™ TEXTBRIDGE®................................................. 5-1
Viewing Items in ScanSoft™PaperPort®for Brother.................. 5-2
Organizing Your Items in Folders............................................... 5-2
Links to Many Other Applications.............................................. 5-3
Using ScanSoft™ TextBridge®OCR
(Converting Image Text to Text You Can Edit)....................... 5-3
Importing Items from Other Applications .................................. 5-4
Exporting Items in Other Formats .............................................. 5-4
Exporting an Image File ....................................................... 5-4
Accessing the Scanner ................................................................ 5-5
Scanning a Document into your PC............................................ 5-5
Settings in the Scanner Window ................................................. 5-6
Image .................................................................................... 5-6
Contrast................................................................................. 5-7
Custom.................................................................................. 5-7
PreScanning an Image ................................................................ 5-8
Video Capture from the PC .............................................................. 5-9
Connecting Your Video Equipment ............................................ 5-9
To connect your video equipment: ....................................... 5-9
Capturing An Image .................................................................. 5-10
To capture a frame as an image: ......................................... 5-10
USING AUTOMATIC E-MAIL PRINTING .................................. 6-1
For Windows®95/98 Only................................................................. 6-1
Main Features ............................................................................. 6-1
To Look for Software Updates at www.brother.com ............ 6-2
To Access the On-Line Documentation ................................ 6-2
USING INTERNET FAXING WITH NETCENTRIC™
FAXSTORM ................................................................................. 7-1
Internet Faxing (For Windows®3.1/95/98/NT®4.0 Only).............. 7-1
To Look for Software Updates at www.brother.com ............ 7-2
To Access the On-Line Documentation ................................ 7-2
Customer Support ....................................................................... 7-2
Contact NetCentric Corporation at ............................................. 7-2
TROUBLESHOOTING WINDOWS®SOFTWARE
DIFFICULTIES ............................................................................ 8-1
If You Are Having Difficulty ............................................................. 8-1
Difficulties Setting up the Software
(For Windows®3.1x Users) .......................................................... 8-4
Problem Using the HP Pavilion PC and the “HP DEMO”
Screen Saver............................................................................ 8-4
Bi-directional Parallel Ports (nibble and byte modes) ................ 8-4
Machine Connect Failure or Bi-Directional Communication
Error ........................................................................................ 8-5
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Brother HL-6/6V/10h/630series/660series/960/1260/WL-660: ... 8-5
HP LaserJet series II, IID, IIP, IIP+, III, IIID or IIIP:................. 8-6
HP LaserJet 4 Plus: ............................................................... 8-6
NEC SuperScript 610/660: ................................................... 8-6
EPSON ActionLaser 1100 / 1400: ........................................ 8-7
Lexmark WinWriter 200:...................................................... 8-7
Graphics or Text Is Missing When the Document Is
Printed ................................................................................ 8-8
USING THE BROTHER MACHINE WITH A NEW POWER
MACINTOSH®G3 OR IMAC™.................................................. 9-1
Connecting Your USB EquippedApple Macintosh G3 or iMac
with Mac OS 8.5/8.6...................................................................... 9-1
Installing Brother Printer and Scanner Drivers............................. 9-1
Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with YourApple
Macintosh G3 or iMac.................................................................. 9-2
Importing Images ........................................................................ 9-2
Exporting Images in Other Formats............................................ 9-2
Accessing the Scanner ................................................................ 9-3
Scanning a Document into Your Macintosh G3 or iMac ............ 9-3
Settings in the Scanner Window ................................................. 9-4
Image .................................................................................... 9-4
Scanning Area ....................................................................... 9-5
Business Card Size ............................................................... 9-5
Miscellaneous ....................................................................... 9-6
Contrast................................................................................. 9-6
PreScanning an Image ................................................................ 9-7
GLOSSARY ...................................................................................... G-1
INDEX .................................................................................................I-1