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Brother MFC-9550 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Product Description

    Product Description Six performance modes are available for “6 in 1” model MFC-9550: Fax, Printer, Copier, Scanner, PC Fax and Message Manager. The MFC-9050 is a “3 in 1” model: Fax, Printer, Copier.
  • Page 3 STATUTORY STATEMENTS Your Brother fax machine (the “series apparatus”) may be used in conjunction with additional apparatus (the “main apparatus”) supplied separately, such as telephones and/or an answering machine. The total REN must not in any case exceed 4; for an explanation of REN see chap.
  • Page 4 I/we request the installation of new style telephone socket(s). Customer's name ... Address ... Postcode ... Telephone number ... Equipment : BROTHER MFC-9050, MFC-9550 APPROVAL CERTIFICATE NUMBER : 608479 (MFC-9050), 608704 (MFC-9550) Special installation instructions ... Customer’s signature ... Date ...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    About Fax Machines ... 2 Fax Tones and Handshake ... 3 ECM (Error Correction Mode) ... 3 MFC-9050 Control Panel Overview ... 4 MFC-9550 Control Panel Overview ... 6 Installation Packing List ... 9 Choosing a Location ... 10 Caution ... 10 Assembly ...
  • Page 6 Setting the Ring Delay ... 39 Setting the F/T Ring Time ... 39 Recording the Fax/Tel Outgoing Announcement (F/T MESSAGE) (Only for MFC-9550) ... 40 Fax Detect ... 41 Printing a Reduced Incoming Document ... 41 Reception into Memory ... 42 Setting the Print Density ...
  • Page 7 Setup for Polling Receive ... 51 Setup for Polling Receive with Secure Code ... 51 Setup Delayed Polling Receive ... 52 Sequential Polling ... 53 Setting PC Interface Mode (Only for MFC-9550) ... 54 Setup Before You Begin ... 55 Send Resolution ...
  • Page 8 Making Voice Calls ... 77 Operation Manual Dialling ... 77 One Touch Dialling ... 77 Speed Dialling ... 78 Mute (Only for MFC-9550) ... 78 Pause ... 78 On Hook Dialling ... 78 Searching Telephone Index ... 79 Chain Dialling ... 79 Call Reservation with an External Telephone (Only for MFC-9050) .
  • Page 9 Listening to the Outgoing Message (OGM) ... 90 Erasing the Outgoing Message (OGM) ... 90 Activating Message Manager Mode ... 90 Message Indicator ... 91 What Happens When the Memory Is Full..91 Playing Voice Messages and Memos ... 92 Printing a Fax Message ...
  • Page 10 Printer Windows Alternate Printer Emulation Support (Only for MFC-9550) ... 123 Remote Printer Console Program for DOS (Only for MFC-9550) .. 123 Bi-directional Parallel Interface ... 124 Enhanced Memory Management ... 124 Printing From Your PC ... 124 Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder ...
  • Page 11 Bi-Directional Parallel Ports (nibble and byte modes) ... 152 The machine Connect Failure or Bi-Directional Communication Error ... 153 Brother HL-6/6V/10h/630series/660series/960/1260/WL-660: ... 153 HP LaserJet series II, IID, IIP, IIP+, III, IIID or IIIP: ... 153 HP LaserJet 4 Plus: ... 154 NEC SuperScript 610/660: ...
  • Page 12 Fax Specifications ... 171 Printer Specifications ... 172 Electrical and Environment ... 173 PARALLEL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS ... 174 RESIDENT FONTS (For MFC-9550 Only) ... 174 SYMBOL SETS/CHARACTER SETS ... 175 Glossary ... 177 Index ... 183 Accessory List ... 187...
  • Page 13 National and European laws state that only approved apparatus may be connected to lines provided by Public Telecommunications Operators (PTOs). In the case of analogue Group 3 fax machines such as your Brother fax, this usually implies compliance with national technical requirements, and an approval certificate issued by the national authorities in the country of original sale/import by Brother.

  • Page 14: Using This Manual

    O N E Introduction Using This Manual Thank you for purchasing a Brother Multi-function center (MFC). This machine has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you through functions. However, you can use your machine to its fullest potential by taking a few minutes to read this manual.

  • Page 15: Symbols Used In This Manual

    As well as sending and receiving faxes, you can also print, scan and duplicate documents easily and quickly. In addition to the above features, the MFC-9550 can also be used as a scanner, an answering machine with electronic voice messaging and a PC fax that enables you to send faxes straight from your PC.

  • Page 16: Fax Tones And Handshake

    I N T R O D U C T I O N Fax Tones and Handshake When someone is sending a fax, the fax machine sends fax calling tones, (CNG tones)—soft, intermittent beeps at 4-second intervals. You’ll hear them when you dial and press Start, and they continue for about 40 seconds after dialling.

  • Page 17: Mfc-9050 Control Panel Overview

    C H A P T E R O N E MFC-9050 Control Panel Overview status status Menu A B C G H I J K L PQRS T U V Redial / Pause Speed Dial Tel (Telephone) This key is used to have a telephone conversation having picked up the external handset in F/T pseudo-ringing etc.

  • Page 18: Print Priority

    Stop Stops a fax, cancels an operation or exits from function mode. Photo This key is used to copy photographs. Reduce Reduces copies depending on the ratio you select: 100%, 93%, 87%, 75%, and 50%. You can also use the Auto Reduction function to have the machine automatically calculate the reduction ratio that fits the size of your paper.

  • Page 19: Mfc-9550 Control Panel Overview

    C H A P T E R O N E MFC-9550 Control Panel Overview status status Menu Mute A BC GH I J KL PQRS Redial / Pause Speed Dial Tel (Telephone) Use to shuttle the line between handset and monitor speaker.
  • Page 20 Reduce Reduces copies depending on the ratio you select: 100%, 93%, 87%, 75%, and 50%. You can also use the Auto Reduction function to have the machine automatically calculate the reduction ratio that fits the size of your paper. Start Starts sending a fax.
  • Page 21 C H A P T E R O N E...

  • Page 22: Installation

    T W O Wire Extension (Both wire extensions are same size) Printer Drive CD-ROM* Floppy Disk** * ... Only for MFC-9550 ** ... Only for MFC-9050 Dust Cover Drum Unit Assembly Owner’s Manual Quick Start Guide*...

  • Page 23: Choosing A Location

    C H A P T E R T W O Choosing a Location Place your machine on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place that is free of vibration and shocks. Locate the machine near a telephone wall socket and a standard earthed electrical socket.

  • Page 24: Assembly

    Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Assembly Install the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge)
  • Page 25 C H A P T E R T W O Do NOT remove starter sheet. Open the top cover of the machine. Top Cover...
  • Page 26 Holding the drum unit by its handles, insert it in the machine. Close the top cover. I N S T A L L A T I O N...

  • Page 27: Setting Up The Machine

    C H A P T E R T W O Setting Up the machine Follow the instructions below to connect the handset (For MFC-9550 only), power cord, and telephone line. Connecting the Handset. (For MFC-9550 only) Connect the curled handset cord to the bottom of the handset and to the left side of the machine.
  • Page 28 IMPORTANT: If you need to remove the moulded mains plug in order to fit an appropriate type, you must discard the moulded plug immediately having cut it off, in order that it is not inadvertently inserted into a live socket, thus presenting a shock hazard.
  • Page 29 C H A P T E R T W O Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the socket marked LINE on the left side of the machine. Connect the other end to the modular wall socket. Attach the wire extensions to the Multi-purpose sheet feeder, and to the document guide base.

  • Page 30: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Open the Multi-purpose sheet feeder cover. Fan the paper well. Load the paper, making sure that the printing surface is towards the fax unit and the paper level is stacked below the triangle mark. The feeder can hold up to 200 sheets of 80gsm paper, or up to 10 envelopes.

  • Page 31: Attaching Dust Cover

    C H A P T E R T W O Attaching Dust Cover It is essential to keep the dust cover on your machine to prevent dust from entering the print mechanism. Using the dust cover on your machine will prolong the life of the drum unit.

  • Page 32: Multi-Line Connections (Pabxs)

    Multi-Line Connections (PABXs) Most offices use a central telephone system, or PABX. The machine will work with most PABX or key systems that allow a two-wire analogue connection. However, we recommend that you have a separate telephone line for your machine. You can then leave the machine in Fax Only Mode to receive faxes any time of day or night.

  • Page 33: Using Extension Telephones

    C H A P T E R T W O Using Extension Telephones It may be that your premises are already wired with parallel extension telephones, or you intend to add extension telephones to your line, in addition to your machine. While the simplest arrangement is straightforward parallel connection, there are some reasons as to why this arrangement will cause unsatisfactory service, the most obvious of which is inadvertent interruption of a facsimile transmission by someone...

  • Page 34: Connecting An External Telephone Answering Device (Tad)

    Record the outgoing message (see below). Set the TAD to answer calls. Set Message Storage (Menu, 1, 8, 1) to VOICE:EXT. (Only for MFC-9550) Set the Answer Mode to TAD. I N S T A L L A T I O N...

  • Page 35: Outgoing Message (Ogm) Of External Tad

    EXT. TEL IN USE, and, if the machine’s handset is lifted, an alarm sounds. To disconnect the call on the external phone and switch to the fax machine, lift the handset and press Tel (for MFC-9550 only). 51 and Start.”...

  • Page 36: On-Screen

    C H A P T E R On-Screen Programming User-Friendly Programming We have designed your machine with on-screen programming and a Help “Using This key. User-friendly programming helps you take full advantage of all the Manual” functions your machine has to offer. chap.

  • Page 37: Alternating Displays

    C H A P T E R T H R E E Alternating Displays The LCD sometimes alternates between the currently selected option, and a help message giving brief instructions about how to proceed. The display you’ll probably see most often is shown below, showing you that when you place a document in the feeder, you can either dial a number to send it as a fax or press the Copy key to make a copy of the document.
  • Page 38 Description 1. RING DELAY Number of rings before the machine answers in Fax/Tel (F/T), Fax or TAD (Message Manager for MFC-9550) mode. 2. F/T RING TIME Sets the time for F/T pseudo-ring in Fax/Tel (F/T) mode. 3. FAX DETECT Receive fax messages without pressing the Start key.
  • Page 39 C H A P T E R T H R E E 4. REMAINING JOBS Function 5. INTERRUPT Function 6. SET QUICK-DIAL Function 1. ONE-TOUCH DIAL Dial numbers stored in memory -- 2. SPEED-DIAL 3. SETUP GROUPS 7. PRINT REPORTS Function 1.
  • Page 40 3. REMOTE ACCESS Set code for retrieving faxes. 4. PRINT DOCUMENT Print incoming faxes stored in the memory. 8. SETUP TAD (MFC-9550 Only) Function Description 1. MESSAGE STORE Select if memory will store fax, voice or both.
  • Page 41 C H A P T E R T H R E E 0. MISCELLANEOUS Function 2. CALLER ID (Only for the U.K) < 2. PRINTER MENU FUNCTIONS (Only for MFC-9550) > 1. PRINT OPTIONS Function 1. INTERNAL FONT 2. CONFIGURATION Printer settings and status are 2.

  • Page 42: Setup Getting Started

    PULSE by following the steps below. For the MFC-9050, Press Menu, 1, 1. For the MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 1, 1. The screen prompts you to select TONE or PULSE. Press Set when the screen displays the dialling mode you want.

  • Page 43: Setting The Date And Time

    Your machine displays the date and time, and prints it on every fax you send. In the event of a power failure, the machine maintains date and time information for about 15 hours (MFC-9550) or about 12 hours (MFC- 9050). All other settings remain unaffected. For the MFC-9050, Press Menu, 1, 2.
  • Page 44 ID as: +44 161-444 5555 For the MFC-9050, Press Menu, 1, 3. For the MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 1, 3. The screen prompts you to enter your fax number. Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits). The screen displays your “Entering...

  • Page 45: Entering Text

    C H A P T E R F O U R To enter a space, press characters. If your Station ID has already been programmed, the screen prompts “1” to make a change, or “2” to exit without changing. Entering Text When you are setting certain functions, such as the Station ID, you may need to enter text into the machine.

  • Page 46: Special Characters And Symbols

    For the MFC-9050, Press Menu, 1, 4. For the MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 1, 4. Press to select your setting.

  • Page 47: Setting The Clock Change

    Setting the Clock Change You can easily let the machine’s clock gain or lose one hour by using this feature. For the MFC-9050, Press Menu, 1, 6. For the MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 1, 6. The screen displays Press to lose an hour.

  • Page 48: Setting The Speaker Volume

    Each key press changes the volume to the next setting. The new setting will remain until you change it again. If you have a MFC-9550, you can adjust the speaker volume while you are listening to your OGM (Outgoing Message) and ICMs (incoming messages).
  • Page 49 C H A P T E R F O U R...

  • Page 50: Setup

    C H A P T E R Setup Receive Basic Receiving Operations Select Answer Mode If you have the model MFC-9050, you’ll need to connect an external telephone if you wish to use the Fax/Tel (F/T) or Manual Mode. Answer Mode ( means light off.

  • Page 51: Manual Reception (Manual Mode)

    (TAD) answers, the machine listens for fax tones. If it detects fax tones, Fax messages are printed. The MFC-9550 provides you with a built- in digital Message Manager for fax and voice. When you set the machine to answer calls, it will record up to 20 minutes of messages.

  • Page 52: Setting The Ring Delay

    The Ring Delay setting determines the number of times the machine “Operation rings before it answers. from an For the MFC-9050, Press Menu, 2, 1. External or For the MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 2, 1. Extension Telephone” If you have a MFC-9050, go to Step 4. Press “For Fax/Tel (F/T) Mode Press Set.

  • Page 53: Recording The Fax/Tel Outgoing Announcement (F/T Message) (Only For Mfc-9550)

    Recording the Fax/Tel Outgoing Announcement (F/T MESSAGE) (Only for MFC-9550) This is the announcement played by your machine (not an external TAD) when someone calls and your machine is set to Fax/Tel (F/T) Mode.

  • Page 54: Fax Detect

    “For Fax/Tel calls automatically, even if you lift the handset of an extension or (F/T) Mode external phone. Selecting SEMI (Only for MFC-9550) lets the fax Only” machine receive the call only if you’ve answered it at the machine. in this Selecting OFF means you’ll have to activate the machine yourself, by...

  • Page 55: Reception Into Memory

    The last fax received will be printed as soon as fresh paper is put in the cassette. For the MFC-9050, Press Menu, 2, 6. For the MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 2, 6. The screen displays Press Set when the screen displays your selection.

  • Page 56: Setting The Print Density

    If your machine is printing too light or too dark, you can adjust the print density level. The new setting will remain until you change it again. For the MFC-9050, Press Menu, 2, 7. For the MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 2, 7. Press to select your setting. Each key press changes the print density to the next setting.

  • Page 57: Advanced Receiving Operations

    C H A P T E R F I V E Advanced Receiving Operations Operation from an External or Extension Telephone An external phone is a telephone that is plugged into your machine (either into the machine’s EXT socket or into the back of the connector that plugs into the telephone wall socket).

  • Page 58: Changing Remote Codes

    Activation Code and the Deactivation Code. To change Remote Codes For the MFC-9050, Press Menu, 2, 4. For the MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 2, 4. Press Press Set when the screen displays the setting you want. If you want to, enter a new Remote Activation Code, then press Set.

  • Page 59: Caller Id (Caller Identification) (Only For The U.k.)

    To PABX Users : Calling line identification signals are not generally delivered to your Brother fax machine if it is connected behind a private branch exchange (PBX) system or other call routing device.

  • Page 60: How Does The Caller Id Work

    You can display the caller IDs that are stored in the memory and select the caller you want your machine to dial. Call Reply is a convenient feature whereby your Brother fax can dial back a voice/fax call “on- hook” to the opposite party associated with a Caller ID number which has been captured into memory.
  • Page 61 C H A P T E R F I V E For the MFC-9050, Press Menu, 0, 2. For the MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 0, 2. Press Press Set. The caller ID of the last call will appear on the display.

  • Page 62: To Activate Certain Network Services When Using Call Reply

    “Direct Dial Inward (DDI)” private exchange system may fail to connect, or may be answered in the first instance by the called premises’ main switchboard rather than by the intended extension. Brother is not liable for any call charges thus incurred.

  • Page 63: Clearing The Caller Id Stored In Memory

    Secure Polling is a way to keep your documents and others’ from falling into the wrong hands while the fax machines are set up for polling. You can use Secure Polling only with another Brother fax machine. Your four-digit ID number must be entered on the fax machine that polls for your documents.

  • Page 64: Setup For Polling Receive

    Setup for Polling Receive Polling Receive is when you call another fax machine to receive a fax from it. For the MFC-9050, Press Menu, 2, 8. For the MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 2, 8. The screen displays POLLING:STANDARD SELECT { } & SET Press to choose STANDARD.

  • Page 65: Setup Delayed Polling Receive

    Press Start. Setup Delayed Polling Receive You can set your machine to begin Polling Receive at a later time. For the MFC-9050, Press Menu, 2, 8. For the MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 2, 8. The screen displays Press Press Set.

  • Page 66: Sequential Polling

    Your machine can request documents from several fax units in a single operation. You just specify several destinations in Step 6. After this operation, a Sequential Polling Report will be printed. For the MFC-9050, Press Menu, 2, 8. For the MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 2, 8. The screen displays POLLING:STANDARD Press to choose STANDARD, SECURE or TIMER.

  • Page 67: Setting Pc Interface Mode (Only For Mfc-9550)

    C H A P T E R F I V E Setting PC Interface Mode (Only for MFC-9550) If you connect your machine to your PC, you can receive faxes into your PC. After completing all setup for Multi-Function Link Pro for Fax, you can select PC Interface Mode (ON/OFF) for routing incoming faxes.

  • Page 68: Setup

    C H A P T E R Setup Send Before You Begin Documents must be between 14.8 and 21.6 cm wide, and 15 and 60 cm long. This machine can only scan an image 20.8 cm wide, regardless of how wide the document is. Make sure you insert documents face down, top edge first.

  • Page 69: Resolution

    Insert the document, face down, in the feeder. For the MFC-9050, Press Menu, 3, 3. For the MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 3, 3. When the screen displays your selection, press Set. The screen displays Press 2 if you are finished choosing settings, and go to Step 6 ––...

  • Page 70: Automatic Transmission

    When you hear the fax tone, press Start. chap. 8 Return the handset to its cradle of the external telephone. Manual Transmission (For MFC-9550) Manual transmission lets you hear the dial tone, ringing and fax receiving tones before sending the fax.

  • Page 71: Fax Redial

    C H A P T E R S I X Fax Redial If you’re sending a fax manually and the line is busy, you can retry the number by pressing Redial/Pause. Press Redial/Pause. Press Start. (Only for Ireland) If you’re sending a fax automatically and the line is busy, the machine will automatically redial up to 4 times (3 times for Ireland) at 2 minute intervals.
  • Page 72 For the MFC-9050, Press Menu, 3, 9. For the MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 3, 9. The screen displays 9.REAL TIME TX Press Set. To change the default setting, press and go to Step 7. ––OR–– For the next fax transmission only, press to select NEXT FAX ONLY.

  • Page 73: Basic Sending Operations

    C H A P T E R S I X Basic Sending Operations Composing an Electronic Cover Page The cover page is sent to the receiving party’s machine. Your cover page “Setup includes the name stored in the One Touch or Speed Dial memory, if you Quick-Dial have used this feature to start the call.
  • Page 74 For the MFC-9050, Press Menu, 3, 1. For the MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 3, 1. Press Set when the screen displays NEXT FAX ONLY. Press to select ON (or OFF). Press Set. Press to view the comment selections. 1.NOTE OFF 2.PLEASE CALL...

  • Page 75: Always Send Cover Page

    The number of pages in your fax is not included when you use this setting. For the MFC-9050, Press Menu, 3, 1. For the MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 3, 1. Press Press Set when the screen displays COVERPAGE:ON. (If you select ON, a coverpage is always sent when you send a fax.)

  • Page 76: Using A Printed Cover Page

    If you prefer using a printed cover page that you can write on, you can print the sample page and attach it to your fax. For the MFC-9050, Press Menu, 3, 1. For the MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 3, 1. Press to select PRINT SAMPLE.

  • Page 77: Composing Your Own Comments

    C H A P T E R S I X Composing Your Own Comments For the MFC-9050, Press Menu, 3, 2. For the MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 3, 2. The screen displays comment. Press Set. Use the dial pad to enter your customized comment.

  • Page 78: Call Reservation

    Insert the document in the feeder. For the MFC-9050, Press Menu, 3, 6. For the MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 3, 6. The screen displays the current setting for Call Reservation. CALL RESERVE:OFF...

  • Page 79: Print Sample Call Back Message

    Reservation with Delayed Transmission or with Polling. You must register your Station ID to set Call Back Message to ON. Print Sample Call Back Message For the MFC-9050, Press Menu, 3, 6. For the MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 3, 6. Press Press Set. Press Start.

  • Page 80: Delayed Transmission (Timer)

    Insert the document in the feeder. For the MFC-9050, Press Menu, 3, 7. For the MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 3, 7. Enter the time you want the fax to be sent, in 24-hour format (for example, enter 19:45 for 7:45 PM).

  • Page 81: Broadcasting

    C H A P T E R S I X Broadcasting Broadcasting is automatically sending the same fax message to multiple fax numbers. Using the Help/Broadcast key, you can include up to 24 One Touch locations, up to 100 Speed Dial locations, and up to 50 manually dialled numbers (maximum of 174 locations if you did not use up any locations for Groups, access codes or credit card numbers).

  • Page 82: Multiple Resolution Transmission

    Resolution settings return to STANDARD after the fax is sent. Insert documents in feeder, then for the MFC-9050, Press Menu, 3, 4. for the MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 3, 4. to select resolution for page 1, then press Set. Repeat Step 2 for subsequent pages. Press Stop when you’re finished.

  • Page 83: Setup For Polling Transmit With Secure Code

    When you set POLLING:SECURE to on, anyone who polls your machine must enter the polling ID number. Place document in feeder. For the MFC-9050, Press Menu, 3, 8. For the MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 3, 8. POLLING:STANDARD SELECT { } & SET to choose STANDARD.

  • Page 84: Cancelling A Job While Scanning The Document

    Polling Receive or Polling Transmit. If the machine is idle, For MFC-9050, Press Menu, 4. For MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 4. Any waiting jobs appear on the display. If nothing is waiting, the screen displays NO JOB WAITING. 4.REMAINING JOBS...

  • Page 85: Interrupting Delayed Fax And Polling Transmit Jobs

    Enter the new fax number for the documents you want to send now. Press Start. After the transmission is finished, place the “old” documents back into the feeder. For MFC-9050, Press Menu, 5, for MFC-9550, Press Menu, 1, 5, to restore the timer. #02 SALES REPORT 1.CLEAR 2.QUIT...

  • Page 86: Setup Storing Numbers For Easy Dialling

    Numbers 13-24 are accessed by holding down Shift while you press the appropriate One Touch key. For the MFC-9050, press Menu, 6, 1. For the MFC-9550, press Menu, 1, 6, 1. Press the One Touch Dial key where you want to store a number. The screen displays the location you selected.

  • Page 87: Storing Speed Dial Numbers

    8 For the MFC-9050, press Menu, 6, 2. For the MFC-9550, press Menu, 1, 6, 2. The screen prompts you to enter a location. Use the dial pad to enter a two-digit location (00–99).

  • Page 88: Changing One Touch And Speed Dial Numbers

    Press Set. The screen prompts you to select the type of number this is. Use to select the type you want. Press Set. Return to Step 2 to store another Speed Dial number. ––OR–– Press Stop to exit. Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers If you try to store a One Touch or Speed Dial number in a location where a number is already stored, the screen displays the current name stored...
  • Page 89 Dual Access and the Timer. For the MFC-9050, press Menu, 6, 3. For the MFC-9550, press Menu, 1, 6, 3. The screen displays Select a One Touch Dial key where you wish to store the number.

  • Page 90: Telephone (Voice) Operation

    C H A P T E R Telephone (Voice) Operation Making Voice Calls You can use your machine to make voice telephone calls, by dialling manually or by using One Touch or Speed Dial memory. USING THE UNIT WITH AN EXT. TEL (Only for MFC-9050) If you connect an external telephone to the unit, your fax machine can be used to make normal telephone calls.

  • Page 91: Speed Dialling

    If you picked up the handset, press Start when the receiving fax machine answers with fax tone. Mute (Only for MFC-9550) Press Mute to put a call on hold. You can put down the handset without disconnecting the call.

  • Page 92: Searching Telephone Index

    Searching Telephone Index You can search for names you have stored in One Touch and Speed Dial “Storing One memories. Names are stored alphabetically. Touch Dial Numbers” Press Tel-Index, then enter the first letter of the name you’re looking for. “Storing Speed Dial Press...

  • Page 93: Call Reservation With An External Telephone (Only For Mfc-9050)

    This key is used to enter into a telephone conversation having picked up the handset of an external telephone in F/T pseudo-ringing etc. Only for MFC-9550 If you press Tel when you are talking lifting the handset with the other end, you can hear the other end from machine’s monitor speaker, but the...

  • Page 94: Remote Fax

    C H A P T E R Remote Fax Options (Only for MFC-9050) This chapter is for Model MFC-9050. If you have model MFC-9550 your remote fax options are handled by the Message Manager. Please see chapter 10, “Message Manager”. Fax Forwarding You cannot use Fax Forwarding when “Fax Storage”...

  • Page 95: Setting Fax Storage

    C H A P T E R N I N E You can also dial into your machine from a remote location to switch this feature on, or to change the number you want your faxes forwarding to. Setting Fax Storage If you set Fax Storage to ON, you will be able to retrieve fax messages from another location, using Fax Forwarding or Remote Retrieval functions.

  • Page 96: Remote Retrieval

    R E M O T E F A X O P T I O N S ( O N L Y F O R M F C - 9 0 5 0 ) Enter a three-digit number from 000 to 998. The changed.

  • Page 97: Change Fax Forwarding Setting

    C H A P T E R N I N E Change Fax Forwarding Setting Press 9 5 then to Turn Fax Forwarding OFF––Press 1. Turn Fax Forwarding ON––Press 2. Program Fax Forward Number––Press 4. Automatically, the machine Turn Fax Storage ON––Press 6. Turn Fax Storage OFF––Press 7.

  • Page 98: Retrieving The Memory Status List

    R E M O T E F A X O P T I O N S ( O N L Y F O R M F C - 9 0 5 0 ) Retrieving the Memory Status List You can retrieve the Memory Status List from a remote fax machine to see if you have any fax messages.

  • Page 99: Changing The Fax Forwarding Number

    C H A P T E R N I N E Changing the Fax Forwarding Number You can change the default setting of your fax forwarding number from a remote fax machine. Dial your fax machine’s number. When you hear the beep, immediately enter your Remote Access Code (The factory setting is 1 5 9 ).

  • Page 100: Message Manager

    Introduction This section provides you with information about how to operate the Message Manager features of your MFC-9550. Your machine has been designed to be user friendly. You will find a function chart in chap. 3 that shows you the easy button presses you can perform to access all programmed features.

  • Page 101: Flexible Memory Settings (Message Store)

    C H A P T E R T E N Flexible Memory Settings (Message Store) Message Manager Mode offers you six flexible memory settings, so that you can decide which kinds of messages you want to receive. 1. DOC:ON, VOICE:ON 2.

  • Page 102: Setting The Message Store

    M E S S A G E M A N A G E R ( O N L Y F O R M F C - 9 5 5 0 ) Setting the Message Store Select the setting from the descriptions of “Flexible Memory Settings”. Press Menu, 1, 8, 1.

  • Page 103: Listening To The Outgoing Message (Ogm)

    C H A P T E R T E N Press Set. Press Record, then pick up the handset to record a message. “Recording For example: “Hello. We are unable to take your call at this time. the Fax/Tel Please leave a message after the signal. If you wish to send a fax, Outgoing please press 51, wait for the fax tones, then press the start button Announcement”...

  • Page 104: Message Indicator

    M E S S A G E M A N A G E R ( O N L Y F O R M F C - 9 5 5 0 ) Message Indicator Once you return home or to the office you can easily and quickly see if any voice or fax messages have been stored in the Message Manager.

  • Page 105: Playing Voice Messages And Memos

    C H A P T E R T E N Playing Voice Messages and Memos Follow the steps below to listen to voice messages and memos. Press Play. Adjust volume by pressing All new messages and memos are played in the order they were recorded.

  • Page 106: Backup Printing Option

    M E S S A G E M A N A G E R ( O N L Y F O R M F C - 9 5 5 0 ) Backup Printing Option When you choose DOC:ON in the Message Manager Mode, all incoming fax messages are stored in the available memory for retrieval.

  • Page 107: To Erase Messages All At Once

    C H A P T E R T E N To erase messages all at once Press Erase. The screen prompts you to choose what kind of messages you want to erase. Press all document messages (ALL DOC.), or all messages—both voice and fax—(ALL MSG).

  • Page 108: Icm Recording Monitor (Call Screening)

    M E S S A G E M A N A G E R ( O N L Y F O R M F C - 9 5 5 0 ) When Toll Saver is ON, it overrides your Ring Delay setting. Toll Saver must be OFF for the machine to operate using your Ring Delay setting.

  • Page 109: Fax Forwarding/Paging

    C H A P T E R T E N Fax Forwarding/Paging When Paging is set to ON, your machine dials the phone number you have programmed and, when connected, plays the Paging OGM message you have recorded. This lets you know you have a fax or voice message in the Message Manager memory.

  • Page 110: Programming The Paging Number

    Press Set. Press Stop to exit. You cannot change a Paging number remotely. Remote Retrieval This section is for the MFC-9550. (If you have the MFC-9050, please see chap. 9 for your remote fax options.) to reach PAGING MSG. until the screen displays...

  • Page 111: Using The Remote Access Code

    C H A P T E R T E N Using the Remote Access Code To listen to your voice messages, you can call from any touch tone phone. To receive faxes at your location, you must call from a fax machine using touch tone.

  • Page 112: Remote Control Commands

    M E S S A G E M A N A G E R ( O N L Y F O R M F C - 9 5 5 0 ) Remote Control Commands Follow the commands below to access features remotely. When you call the fax machine and enter your Remote Access Code (The factory setting is 159 ), the system will signal you with two short beeps to enter a remote control command.

  • Page 113: Retrieving The Memory Status List

    C H A P T E R T E N Retrieving the Memory Status List You can retrieve the Memory Status List from a remote fax machine to see if you have any fax messages. Retrieving Fax Messages Dial your fax machine’s number. When you hear the beep, immediately enter your Remote Access Code (The factory setting is 1 5 9 ).

  • Page 114: Changing The Fax Forwarding Number

    M E S S A G E M A N A G E R ( O N L Y F O R M F C - 9 5 5 0 ) Changing the Fax Forwarding Number You can change the default setting of your fax forwarding number from a remote fax machine.
  • Page 115 C H A P T E R T E N...

  • Page 116: Reports Machine Settings And Journal

    One Touch and Speed Dial memory, in numerical order. Quick-Dial list (above), alphabetically. Lists settings for INITIAL SETUP, SETUP RECEIVE, PRINT REPORTS, REMOTE FAX OPT (for MFC-9050 only), SETUP TAD (for MFC-9550 only) and MISCELLANEOUS. Lists summary information and amount of occupied memory.

  • Page 117: To Print A Report

    4 to print the TEL. INDEX. Press Start. Press Stop to exit. For the MFC-9050, press Menu, 7, 1. For the MFC-9550, press Menu, 1, 7, 1. Press to select ON or OFF. Press Set. Press Stop to exit.
  • Page 118 Press to choose your setting. If you choose 7 days, the screen prompts you to choose a day at which to begin the 7-day countdown. When the screen displays the setting you want, press Set. Enter the time to begin printing, in 24-hour format. (For example, enter 19:45 for 7:45 PM).
  • Page 119 C H A P T E R E L E V E N...

  • Page 120: Making Copies Using Your Machine As A Copier

    C H A P T E R Making Copies Using Your Machine as a Copier You can use your machine as a copy machine, making up to 99 copies at a time. The machine can stack the copies or collate (sort) them. The scannable area of your machine begins at approximately 4mm from the edge of the paper.

  • Page 121: Making A Single Copy

    C H A P T E R T W E L V E Making a Single Copy The default resolution for a single copy is Super Fine. Press Photo for photographs. DO NOT pull the paper while copying is in progress. Making Multiple Copies There are two ways to make multiple copies on your machine.

  • Page 122: Reducing And Enlarging Copies

    If you were scanning the first page to be copied, press Stop to cancel the operation and restart to make a single copy. If you were scanning a subsequent page, you’ll have the option to press Copy to copy the pages scanned so far ––OR––...
  • Page 123 C H A P T E R T W E L V E...

  • Page 124: Setting Up The Machine And Computer To Work Together

    C H A P T E R Setting Up the Machine and Computer to Work Together Before You Begin Make sure you have an IEEE 1284 compliant, bi-directional parallel interface cable. Disconnect the telephone line cord, then unplug the machine power cord from the electrical outlet before connecting the parallel interface cable.

  • Page 125: Notice To Pc User

    C H A P T E R T H I R T E E N Notice to PC User A small filter core and cable tie are enclosed in the vinyl bag with your machine. PLEASE SAVE THESE PARTS. You will need them in the future if you connect machine with a Personal Computer.

  • Page 126: Computer Requirements

    3.1, 3.11, 95, 98, NT • IBM PC Pentium 75 or higher • 16 MB Ram [32 MB Highly Recommended] • 50 MB of Hard Disk Space • CD Rom Drive [MFC-9550 only]* ® Workstation 4.0 ® on your PC, you must...

  • Page 127: Installing Mfc-9050 Printer Driver

    C H A P T E R T H I R T E E N Installing MFC-9050 Printer Driver If you are using Windows NT Version 4.0: Click the Start button in the Taskbar. Select Settings, then Printers. Double-click on the Add Printer wizard. The Add Printer Wizard window appears: Select My Computer and click the Next button.
  • Page 128 S E T T I N G U P T H E M A C H I N E A N D C O M P U T E R T O W O R K T O G E T H E R Select the Port you will use (we recommend LPT1), and click the Next button.

  • Page 129: If You Are Using Windows 3.1 Or 3.11

    C H A P T E R T H I R T E E N If you are using Windows 3.1 or 3.11: If you are using Windows 95 or 98: Insert the floppy disk for the MFC-9050 printer driver into drive A. From the Program Manager, click on File, then Run.

  • Page 130: Software For Your Mfc-9550

    The following software is provided to optimize the use of your MFC - 9550. The software can run under Windows Windows NT * These drivers are supplied within the Brother Resource Manager. Installing the Software/Drivers under Windows All the software and drivers are supplied on a single CD. An Auto-Install program will guide you through most of the installation process.
  • Page 131 C H A P T E R T H I R T E E N NOTE: Under Windows YOU CAN EXIT FROM THE AUTO-INSTALLER AT ANYTIME BY CLICKING ON THE ICON IN THE BOTTOM RIGHT HAND CORNER OF YOUR SCREEN. Turn your computer on and start Windows ®...

  • Page 132: Installing The Maintenance Utility On Ms-Dos

    From the Auto-Installer Select your preferred language by double clicking on it with your mouse. The MFC-9550 is a parallel laser device so select this option, again by double clicking. Select STEP 1 and install the Brother Resource Manager. You can either install the software now or make floppies*.

  • Page 133: What Does The Remote Printer Console Do

    C H A P T E R T H I R T E E N • • • What Does the Remote Printer Console Do? The Remote Printer Console (RPC) is a utility program that can run in the DOS environment and comprises the following two programs: Remote Printer Console Main Program This program allows you to change various printer settings such as emulation, print quality, fonts, page setup etc., from your computer...

  • Page 134: Using The Remote Printer Console Main Program

    Printer Console main program. The Main Screen will appear on your computer screen. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive (substitute your appropriate drive letter for “X”). At the DOS prompt (C:\>) type X: (X is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) and press Enter.
  • Page 135 C H A P T E R T H I R T E E N...

  • Page 136: Using The Machine As A Printer

    Printer Special Printing Features Windows The dedicated printer driver and TrueType™ - compatible fonts (for “Brother MFC-9550 only) for Microsoft Drivers” in Windows NT chap. 13 supplied with your machine. You can easily install them into your ®...

  • Page 137: Bi-Directional Parallel Interface

    C H A P T E R F O U R T E E N The RPC program also provides a status monitor program, a Terminate- and-Stay Resident (TSR) program. It monitors the printer status while running in the background, and reports the current status or errors on your computer screen.

  • Page 138: Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing)

    U S I N G T H E M A C H I N E A S A P R I N T E R When you use labels or transpariencies for overhead projectors, be sure to use the manual feed slot. Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing) ®...

  • Page 139: Manual Feed Slot

    C H A P T E R F O U R T E E N Manual Feed Slot The Multi-purpose sheet feeder also has a manual feed slot. You can load paper sheet-by-sheet into this slot. You do not have to remove paper from the Multi-purpose sheet feeder.

  • Page 140: Paper Tray

    Paper Tray The machine ejects paper with printed surfaces face down into the paper tray at the front of the machine. When you use transparencies, remove each sheet immediately after printing, to prevent a paper jam or curled sheets. Simultaneous Printing/Faxing Your machine can print data from your computer while sending or receiving a fax, or while scanning information into the computer.

  • Page 141: Test/Reset Key

    Instead, faxes are stored in memory until you press Print Priority again. Printing the Internal Font List (Only for MFC-9550) You can print a list of the machine’s internal (or resident) fonts to see how each font looks before you select it.

  • Page 142: Restoring Factory Default Settings (Only For Mfc-9550)

    U S I N G T H E M A C H I N E A S A P R I N T E R Restoring Factory Default Settings (Only for MFC-9550) You can return the machine to original factory settings. Permanent fonts are restored, but macros are cleared.

  • Page 143: Acceptable Paper

    C H A P T E R F O U R T E E N Acceptable Paper To achieve high quality printing from your machine, it’s very important to select the right kind of paper. Paper Type Cut sheet Envelopes Post Card Organizer Labels and...

  • Page 144: Accessories Memory Board

    Optional Memory for the Printer & Fax Operations The machine can recognize 1MB (ME1000) or 2MB (ME2000) of Optional Memory using a special Brother memory board that is available from your Brother dealer. Be careful to purchase the appropriate memory board for your needs.

  • Page 145: Installing The Optional Memory Board

    C H A P T E R F I F T E E N with standard memory Using Brother #1 Chart with MMR coding and Standard Resolution. Installing the Optional Memory Board (Example for the U.K.) WARNING Unplug the power cord before installing (or removing) the memory board.
  • Page 146 O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S WARNING Do not touch the surface of the main controller board. To install the memory board onto the main controller board, use the attached spacer and plug it into the left connectors of the main controller board.
  • Page 147 C H A P T E R F I F T E E N...

  • Page 148: Information Important Safety Instructions

    C H A P T E R S I X T E E N Important Information Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions. Save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the telephone and AC sockets (in this order) before cleaning.

  • Page 149: Iec 825 Specification

    C H A P T E R S I X T E E N IEC 825 Specification This machine is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required.

  • Page 150: Cution

    I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N This machine has a Class 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible laser radiation in the Scanner Unit. The Scanner Unit should not be opened under any circumstances.

  • Page 151: Iec 825 Laser Class

    The equipment must be installed near the socket outlet which must be easily accessible. Manufactured at Brother Inasustries Ltd. Kariya Plant 1-5, Kitajizoyama, Noda-cho, Kariya-shi, Aich-ken, Japan. Kariya Plant is carried out under a Quality System which is registered by JQA Quality Assurance and BSI Quality Assuarance.

  • Page 152: Babt Approval

    I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N Cut each of the three wires to the appropriate length. If the construction of the plug permits, leave the green and yellow wire longer than the others so that, in the event that the cord is pulled out of the plug, the green and yellow wire will be the last to disconnect.
  • Page 153 C H A P T E R S I X T E E N The connection to the BT network must not be hard-wired. This equipment is NOT approved for connection to the following: 1 + 1 Carrier Systems; Leased Lines; Shared Service (“Party”) Lines;...

  • Page 154: Troubleshooting And Maintenance Troubleshooting

    C H A P T E R Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages You may occasionally encounter a difficulty with your machine or telephone line. If this happens, your machine often identifies the problem and displays an error message. The list below explains the most common error messages, in alphabetical orders.
  • Page 155 Press FF/Cont. Printing will The download buffer is full. resume (the downloading is cancelled). problem. Then contact your Brother dealer for servise. • Press the FF/Cont to print Your machine memory capacity has been exceeded. the data remaining in the machine.
  • Page 156 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E ERROR MESSAGE NO RESPONSE/BUSY The number you called does not answer or is busy. Or, you may have reached a number that is not connected to a fax machine.

  • Page 157: Document Jam

    C H A P T E R S E V E N T E E N Document Jam The documents were not inserted or fed properly, or were too long. Printer Jam Before you can clear a paper jam error, you must find out where the paper is stuck.
  • Page 158 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Clearing a Paper Jam in the Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder. If paper is jammed inside the Multi-purpose sheet feeder, open the Multi-purpose sheet feeder to pull the jammed paper upwards out of the feeder;...
  • Page 159 C H A P T E R S E V E N T E E N Clearing a Paper Jam in the Fuser Unit. If paper is jammed in the fuser unit, open the top cover and remove the drum unit. Then, pull the jammed paper out of the fuser. Reinstall the drum unit and close the top cover.

  • Page 160: If You Are Having Difficulty With Your Machine

    Connect a standard telephone handset to the machine telephone socket (Only for MFC-9550). If there is no ringing when you call your machine, call your Telephone Company to check the line. Lifting the machine’s/external phone’s handset –OR– Press any dial pad key then Start.
  • Page 161 C H A P T E R S E V E N T E E N DIFFICULTY When the receiving party says vertical streaks appear on the faxes they receive. Handling F/T pseudo-ring in Fax/Tel Incoming Calls (F/T) Mode. Transfering a fax call to the machine.
  • Page 162 Sometimes it prints a couple Check your application software to make sure you selected of characters and then ejects the page, etc. (For MFC-9550 only) The machine prints the first part of my document but does not print the last page.
  • Page 163 C H A P T E R S E V E N T E E N DIFFICULTY Vertical streaks appear in Copy Quality copies. Difficulties Printouts are too dark or Print Quality light. Difficulties Printed pages contain white stripes. Printed pages are stained with toner or have vertical stripes.
  • Page 164 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Printed pages are marked Markings may disappear by themselves. Try copying at regular intervals.

  • Page 165: Problem Using Applications Which Use Special Comms Drivers, Such As The Hp Pavilion Pc And The "Hp Demo" Screen Saver

    Installing the “HP Demo” screen saver on your HP Pavilion PC after you have installed the MFL Pro software will overwrite the SYSTEM. INI file and you cannot use the Brother MFC to print, scan or for Remote Set up. Then you will have to edit the SYSTEM. INI file as follows: [boot] ;comm.drv=comm115.drv...

  • Page 166: The Machine Connect Failure Or Bi-Directional Communication Error

    Remove the conflicting situation caused by one of the following printer drivers. Review the following sections that apply to any additional printer drivers you may have installed into your Windows Brother HL-6/6V/10h/630series/660series/960/1260/WL- HP LaserJet series II, IID, IIP, IIP+, III, IIID,IIIP or IV Plus...

  • Page 167: Hp Laserjet 4 Plus

    C H A P T E R S E V E N T E E N Open the file “win.ini” by using the “Notepad” application. You can find the following statement in the [spooler] section. [spooler] QP.LPT1 = wpsljqp.dll To disable this function, put a semicolon at the start of the sentence as follows;...

  • Page 168: Graphics Or Text Is Missing When The Document Is Printed

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E We recommend you take a back-up of WIN.INI and SYSTEM.INI before you modify them.

  • Page 169: Packing And Shipping The Machine

    C H A P T E R S E V E N T E E N Packing and Shipping the Machine Whenever you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with your machine. If you do not pack the machine correctly, you could void your warranty.
  • Page 170 Drum Unit Close the top cover. Remove the wire extension, document tray, dust cover, paper tray and handset (only for MFC-9550) and pack them. Wrap the machine in the plastic bag and place it in the original carton with the original packing material.

  • Page 171: Regular Maintenance

    C H A P T E R S E V E N T E E N * ... Only for MFC-9550 Regular Maintenance You can keep your machine in optimum condition by cleaning it on a regular basis. It is a good idea to clean the drum unit during this routine.

  • Page 172: Cleaning The Printer

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Clean the white bar and the glass cover. Moisten a small piece of clean soft, lint-free cloth with isopropyl alcohol and carefully remove dirt from the glass cover and the white bar of the scanner.

  • Page 173: Cleaning The Drum Unit

    C H A P T E R S E V E N T E E N WARNING After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are extremely HOT! When you open the top cover of the machine, never touch the shaded parts shown in the diagram below.

  • Page 174: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

    Discard the used toner cartridge according to local regulations. If you are not sure of them, consult with Brother dealer for service. Be sure to seal the toner cartridge tightly so toner powder does not spill out of the cartridge.

  • Page 175: Steps For Replacing Toner Cartridge

    C H A P T E R S E V E N T E E N The Toner Empty LED light stays on and the display show TONER EMPTY to indicate that the toner is empty. Once this indication appears, your machine will not resume printing until you have installed a new toner cartridge.
  • Page 176 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Gently turn the lever on the toner cartridge forward until it stops. The toner cartridge cannot be removed unless the shutter is completely closed, by turning the lever fully to the front.
  • Page 177 If a toner cartridge is left unpacked for a long period of time, the toner life is shortened. You can use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge (TN-200 series), which is specially formulated to ensure top print quality. Using another brand of toner cartridge may void your machine’s warranty.
  • Page 178 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Slide the new toner cartridge into the opening on the right side of the drum unit.

  • Page 179: Replacing The Drum Unit

    For best performance, use only genuine Brother toner, and the product should be used only in a clean, dust-free environment with adequate ventilation.
  • Page 180 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Follow these steps to replace the drum unit: Open the top cover. Remove the old drum unit.
  • Page 181 C H A P T E R S E V E N T E E N New Drum Unit WARNING Wait to unpack the new drum unit until immediately before installing it. Place the old drum unit into the aluminum bag and discard it according to local regulations.
  • Page 182 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Do not pull or force the starter sheet from your machine. Wait to unpack the drum unit immediately before installing it into the machine.
  • Page 183 C H A P T E R S E V E N T E E N...

  • Page 184: Specifications

    C H A P T E R Specifications Fax Specifications Type Compatibility Coding system Modem speed Document input width Document input length Scanning/Printing width Paper Cassette Printer type Grey scale Display Polling types Contrast control Resolution One Touch Dial Speed Dial Automatic redial Speaker type E I G H T E E N...

  • Page 185: Printer Specifications

    Print Media TrueType Fonts on CD-ROM TrueType-compatible soft-fonts for Windows (Only for MFC-9550) * “Pages” refers to the “Brother Standard Chart No.1” (a typical A4 business letter, Standard resolution). 1, 2, 3 or 4 rings 2, 3 or 4 rings (Only for Ireland)

  • Page 186: Electrical And Environment

    Humidity Operating: Storage: Dimensions MFC-9050: 385 x 334 x 250 (mm) MFC-9550: 456 x 334 x 250 (mm) Weight MFC-9050: 8.2kg MFC-9550: 8.5kg Specifications are subject to change for improvement without prior notice. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S 3.3 - 40 C (38 - 104 F)

  • Page 187: Parallel Interface Specifications

    ACKNLG BUSY SLCT AUTO FEED N.C. 0V (S.G.) 0V (S.G.) RESIDENT FONTS (For MFC-9550 Only) The following bitmapped fonts are resident in the machine. Brougham 10 (12 point) Printer Side: Amphenol FCN-685J036-L/X or equivalent A shielded cable should be used.

  • Page 188: Symbol Sets/Character Sets

    Brougham 12 (10 point) Letter Gothic 16.66 (8.5 point) (Portrait and Landscape are available for the above.) SYMBOL SETS/CHARACTER SETS *HP mode • ISO14 JIS ASCII • ISO57 Chinese • ISO11 Swedish • HP Spanish • ISO17 Spanish • ISO10 Swedish •...
  • Page 189 C H A P T E R E I G H T E E N The following table shows characters available only in the corresponding character set. The numbers at the top of the table are code values with which characters are to be replaced in the Roman 8 character set. For other characters, see character set of Roman 8.

  • Page 190: Glossary

    Sending a fax without picking up the handset. Backup Print (Only for MFC-9550) Sets your machine 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.
  • Page 191 (TAD). communicating information. graphics. photographs. numbers that are stored on a One Touch Dial key for Broadcasting. external answering machine or the MFC-9550’s digital Message Manager. another operation. faxes. TX means Transmit. RX means Receive.
  • Page 192 Memory Status List Shows how much memory is being used, how much is left, and the type of messages in memory. Message Manager (Only for MFC-9550) The Message Manager is an electronic messaging facility for faxes and voice mail. Callers can send you faxes or leave voice messages for you, and you can retrieve these from a remote location.
  • Page 193 Temporary Setting You can select certain options for each fax Timer A feature that lets you program a fax to go out at a certain time, Toll Saver (Only for MFC-9550) A Message Manager setting that Tone A form of dialling on the telephone line used for Touch Tone toner cartridge An accessory that holds toner for the drum unit on tone phone.
  • Page 194 Toner Saver A process that causes less toner to be affixed to the page to extend the life of the toner assembly. This will make the receiving document significantly lighter. transmission The process of sending documents over the phone lines from your machine to the receiving fax machine.
  • Page 195 G L O S S A R Y...

  • Page 196: Index

    Answer Mode ... 37, 38 Assembly ... 11 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) ... 55 Automatic Transmission ... 57 Backup printing (Only for MFC-9550) ... 93 Beeper ... 33 Beeps ... 84, 98 Broadcasting ... 68, 75 Call Back Message ... 65, 66 Caller ID (Only for the U.K.)
  • Page 197 Memory ... 42, 88 Memory Board ... 131, 132, 133 Memory Status List ... 103 Memory Storage ... 35 Message Manager Mode (MFC-9550) ... 87 Message Store (MFC-9550) ... 88, 89 MFL Pro software ... 117 Multi-Line Connections ... 19 Multiple Copies ...
  • Page 198 Recording Monitor ... 95 Recording Paper ... 18 Real time transmission ... 58 Redial ... 58 Reduction ... 41, 109 Reducing Copy ... 109 Remote Access Code ... 82, 83, 98 Remote Activation ... 44 Remote Code ... 45 Remote Commands ... 83, 84, 99 Remote Deactivation ...
  • Page 199 I N D E X...

  • Page 200: Accessory List

    Change Remote Access Code Press Menu, 8, 3. 2 Enter the 3-digit number. The used. 3 Press Set. (For MFC-9550) Press Stop to exit. Check Receiving Status Press 9 7 then for Fax message, press 1. Voice message, press 2.

  • Page 201: Retrieve A Fax

    A C C E S S O R Y L I S T Remote Commands Change Fax Forwarding Setting Press 9 5 then to Turn feature off press 1. Enter Fax Forwarding press 2. Enter the new number of the remote fax machine where you want your fax message forwarded and then press # #.
  • Page 202 Declaration of Conformity Brother International Europe Ltd. Brother House, 1, Tame Street, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5JE United Kingdom declare that this product is in conformity with the following normative documents: Safety: EN 60950 : 1993 EMC: EN55022 1987 Class B...

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