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Brother MFC-5100C Owner's Manual (213 pages)

Brother MFC-5100C: Owners Manual

Brand: Brother | Category: All in One Printer | Size: 4.54 MB

Brother Numbers
3
Ordering Accessories and Supplies
4
Compilation and Publication Notice
5
Dialing Operations
9
Quick Reference Guide
9
Receiving Faxes
9
Storing Numbers
9
Table of Contents
11
Introduction

22
Assembly and Connections

28
On-Screen Programming

46
- User-Friendly Programming
  46
  - Menu Selection Table
    46
  - Alternating Displays
    46
- Navigation Keys
  47
Initial Setup

52
- Getting Started
  52
  - Setting Paper Type
    52
  - Setting Paper Size
    52
  - Setting Date and Time
    53
  - Setting Station ID
    53
    
    Entering Text
    54
    
    Inserting Spaces
    54
    
    Making Corrections
    54
    
    Repeating Letters
    54
    
    Special Characters and Symbols
    54
  - Setting the Ring Volume
    55
  - Setting the Beeper Volume
    56
  - Turning on Automatic Daylight Savings Time
    56
  - Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (for Canada Only)
    56
  - Memory Storage
    56
Setup Receive

57
Setup Send

66
- Before You Begin
  66
- Basic Sending Operations
  69
  - Contrast
    69
  - Fax Resolution
    69
  - Manual Transmission (with an External Telephone)
    70
  - Automatic Transmission
    70
  - Color Fax Transmission
    70
  - Manual and Automatic Fax Redial
    70
  - Dual Access (Not Available for Color Fax)
    70
  - Real Time Transmission
    71
  - Checking Job Status
    72
  - Canceling a Job in Memory
    72
- Advanced Sending Operations
  72
- Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options
  
  75
  - Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing
    75
    
    Storing Speed Dial Numbers
    75
    
    Changing Speed Dial Numbers
    76
    
    Setting up Groups for Broadcasting
    77
  - Dialing Options
    78
    
    Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers
    78
    
    Search
    78
    
    Speed Dialing
    78
    
    Broadcasting (Not Available for Color Fax)
    79
    
    Fax Redial
    80
    
    Pause
    80
    
    Tone/Pulse (for Canada Only)
    80
- Remote Fax Options (Not Available for Color Fax)
  
  81
  - Fax Forwarding/Paging
    81
    
    Programming a Fax Forwarding Number
    81
    
    Programming Your Pager Number
    81
  - Setting Fax Storage
    82
    
    Backup Print
    82
  - Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code
    83
  - Remote Retrieval
    83
    
    Using Remote Retrieval Access Code
    83
    
    Remote Commands
    84
    
    Changing Fax Forwarding Number
    85
    
    Retrieving Fax Messages
    85
- Printing Reports
  
  86
  - MFC Settings and Activity
    86
    
    Customizing the Transmission Verification Report
    86
    
    Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval
    86
    
    To Print a Report
    87
    
    Using the Reports Key
    87
Making Copies

88
- Basic Copy Operations
  88
  - Making a Single Copy
    88
- Making Multiple Copies (Using the ADF)
  88
- Out of Memory Message
  89
- Single or Multiple Copies (Using the Scanner Glass)
  89
- Temporary Copy Settings
  90
  - Copying Using Multiple Settings
    90
  - Using the Enlarge/Reduce Key
    90
    
    Selecting a Fixed Reduction Ratio
    91
  - Using the Quality Key
    91
  - Using the Options Key
    92
    
    Copy Brightness
    93
    
    Paper Size
    93
    
    Paper Type
    93
  - Sorting Multiple Copies (Using the ADF)
    94
  - Special Copy Options (Using the ADF)
    94
  - Special Copy Options (Using the Scanner Glass)
    94
    
    Poster
    95
- Changing Default Copy Settings
  96
  - Copy Quality
    96
  - Color Adjustment
    97
  - Copy Contrast
    97
- Legal Limitations
  98
Using the MFC as a Printer

99
- Features
  99
- Printer Driver
  99
- Choosing the Right Kind of Paper
  100
- Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder
  100
- Simultaneous Printing and Faxing
  101
- Printer Operation Key
  101
  - Ink Key
    101
  - Stop/Exit Key
    101
- Checking the Print Quality
  101
Printer Driver Settings (for Windows ® Only)

102
- Using the Brother MFC-5100C Printer Driver
  102
- Features in the Printer Driver (for Windows ® 95/98/98Se/Me/ 2000 Professional and Windows NT ® 4.0)
  102
- Paper Tab
  103
  - Paper Size
    103
  - Orientation
    104
  - Copy/Page Order
    104
    
    Collate
    104
    
    Copies
    104
    
    Reverse Order
    104
  - Paper Thickness
    105
  - Scaling
    105
  - Paper Source
    105
- Quality/Color Tab
  106
  - Quality
    106
  - Media
    107
  - Document
    107
  - Color Matching
    108
  - Custom Setting
    108
    
    Halftone Pattern
    108
    
    Color Enhance
    109
  - Color/Mono
    110
  - Bi-Directional Printing
    110
  - Fast Draft Mode
    110
- Advanced Tab
  110
  - Watermark
    111
    
    In Background
    111
    
    Print Watermark
    111
  - Watermark Style
    111
    
    Watermark Bitmap
    111
    
    Watermark Text
    111
    
    Position
    112
  - Device Options
    112
  - Print Date & Time
    112
- Support
  113
  - Web Update
    113
  - Brother Solutions Center
    113
- Features in the Printer Driver (for Windows ® XP)
  114
- Layout Tab
  114
  - Orientation
    114
  - Pages Per Sheet
    115
- Paper/Quality Tab
  115
  - Tray Selection
    116
  - Quality Settings
    116
  - Color
    116
- Advanced Options
  117
  - Paper /Output
    117
  - Graphic
    118
  - Document Options
    118
    
    Auto
    118
    
    Cluster
    118
    
    Photo
    118
  - Printer Features
    119
Using the Windows -Based Brother MFL-Pro Control Center

120
- Brother MFL-Pro Control Center
  120
  - Autoload the Brother Control Center
    120
  - How to Turn off Autoload
    121
- Using the Color Scan Key
  121
  - Scan to E-Mail
    122
  - Scan Image
    122
  - Scan/Ocr
    122
- Brother Control Center Features
  123
  - Auto Configuration
    123
  - Scanning Operations
    123
  - Copy Operations
    124
  - PC Fax Operation
    124
  - Scanner Settings for Scan, Copy and PC Fax Buttons
    124
  - Global Settings
    124
  - Setting up the Scanner Configurations
    125
  - To Access the Scanner Configurations Screen
    125
  - Perform an Operation from the Control Center Screen
    125
- Scan to File
  126
  - Scanner Settings
    126
  - Destination Folder
    127
- Scan to E-Mail
  127
  - Scanner Settings
    128
  - E-Mail Application
    128
  - File Attachments
    128
  - Conversion Options
    129
    
    Format
    129
    
    Quicksend List
    129
    
    Show Quicksend Menu
    129
- Scan to Word Processor
  130
  - Scanner Settings
    130
  - Word Processor
    131
- User Defined Button
  132
  - Scanner Settings
    132
  - Target Application
    132
  - Copy
    132
    
    Copy Settings
    133
    
    Scanner Settings
    133
    
    Send a Fax
    133
    
    FAX Settings
    134
- Scanner and Using Scansoft ™ Paperport ® and Textbridge
  
  135
- OCR (for Windows ® Only)
  
  135
  - Using Scansoft™ Paperport ® and Textbridge
    135
    
    Organizing Your Items in Folders
    136
    
    Viewing Items
    136
    
    (Converting Image Text to Text You Can Edit)
    137
    
    Links to Many Other Applications
    137
    
    Ocr
    137
    
    Using Scansoft™ Textbridge
    137
    
    Exporting an Image File
    138
    
    Exporting Items in Other Formats
    138
    
    Importing Items from Other Applications
    138
  - Scanning a Document
    138
    
    TWAIN Compliant
    138
    
    Accessing the Scanner
    139
    
    Scanning a Document into the PC
    139
    
    Brightness
    140
    
    Resolution
    140
    
    Scan Type
    140
    
    Settings in the Scanner Window
    140
    
    Contrast
    141
    
    Custom
    141
    
    Size
    141
    
    How to Use Prescan to Adjust an Image
    142
    
    Prescanning an Image
    142
Setting up and Using PC FAX (for Windows ® Only)

143
- Introduction
  143
  - Brother Resource Manager
    143
  - MFC Remote Setup
    144
  - PC FAX Sending (for Windows ® Only)
    145
    
    Setting up User Information
    145
    
    Address Book File
    146
    
    Include Header
    146
    
    Outside Line Access
    146
    
    Setting up Sending
    146
    
    Facsimile Style
    147
    
    Simple Style
    147
    
    User Interface
    147
  - Setting up Speed Dial
    148
    
    The Address Book
    149
    
    Setting up a Member in the Address Book
    150
    
    Editing Member Information
    151
    
    Setting up a Group for Broadcasting
    151
    
    Deleting a Member or Group
    152
    
    Exporting the Address Book
    152
    
    Importing to the Address Book
    153
    
    Comment
    155
    
    From
    155
    
    Select Cover Page Form
    155
    
    Setting up a Cover Page
    155
    
    Count Cover Page
    156
    
    Import BMP File
    156
    
    Sending a File as a PC-FAX Using the Facsimile Style
    156
    
    Redial
    157
    
    Sending a File as a PC-FAX Using the Simple Style
    158
Using Automatic E-Mail Printing

160
- For Windows ® 95, 98, 98SE, Me Only
  160
  - Main Features
    160
    
    To Access the On-Line Documentation
    160
    
    To Install Automatic E-Mail Printing (Optional Application)
    160
Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh

161
- G3, G4 or Imac™/Ibook
  
  161
- Set up Your USB-Equipped Apple Macintosh
  161
  - G3, G4 or Imac™ or Ibook™ with
    161
  - Mac os 8.5-9.2
    161
- Using Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple Macintosh
  161
- Sending a Fax from Your Macintosh ® Application
  163
  - Setting up Your Address Book
    165
    
    Adding a New Member
    165
- Adding a New Group
  166
- Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your Apple ® Macintosh
  167
  - Accessing the Scanner
    168
  - Scanning an Image into Your Macintosh G3, G4 or Imac
    168
  - Settings in the Scanner Window
    169
    
    Image
    169
    
    Business Card Size
    170
    
    Scanning Area
    170
    
    Adjust Image
    171
    
    Color Sync Dialog
    171
    
    Scanner Profile
    172
  - Prescanning an Image
    173
Important Information

174
- Standard Telephone and FCC Notices
  174
  - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (for USA Only)
    175
    
    Compliance
    176
    
    Important
    176
    
    Industry Canada Compliance Statement (for Canada Only)
    176
    
    Statement
    176
- Important Safety Instructions
  177
- Trademarks
  178
- Troubleshooting
  179
  - Error Messages
    179
  - Original Jams and Paper Jams
    181
  - Printer Jam or Paper Jam
    182
  - If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC
    185
    
    Handling Incoming Calls
    186
    
    Printer Difficulties
    186
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance

179
- How to Improve Print Quality
  187
  - Cleaning the Print Heads
    187
  - Print Quality Check
    188
    
    STEP A: Color Block Quality Check
    188
    
    STEP B: Alignment Check
    189
- Packing and Shipping the MFC
  190
- Routine Maintenance
  193
  - Cleaning the Scanner
    193
  - Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen
    194
  - Replacing the Ink Cartridges
    194
- Product Description
  197
Specifications

197
- Fax
  198
- Printer
  198
  - Printing
    198
  - Controller
    199
  - Computer Requirements
    199
  - Print Media
    200
  - Consumable Items
    200
Glossary

201
Index

204
Remote Retrieval Access Card

210

Brother MFC-5100C Owner's Manual (180 pages)

multifunction centre (MFC)

Brand: Brother | Category: All in One Printer | Size: 4.23 MB

Approval Information
2
Finding Information
3
Symbols Used in this Manual
3
Using this Manual

3
- Alternating Displays
  4
User-Friendly Programming

4
- Dialing Operations
  5
- Quick Reference Guide
  5
  - Receiving Faxes
    5
  - Storing Numbers
    5
  - Table of Contents
    7
Preparation and Simple User Guide

12
Chapter 1 Setup

27
- Initial Settings
  27
- Setting the Station ID
  28
- Custom Settings
  29
- Power Save
  30
- Storing Numbers for Easy Dialling
  31
Chapter 2 Sending a Fax Scanning Adjustment

32
- Dialling a Number
  33
- Sending Operation
  34
  - Colour Fax Transmission
    35
  - Real Time Transmission
    36
Receiving a Fax Receive Mode Settings

37
- Setting the Ring Delay
  38
Chapter 3 Receiving a Fax

39
- Printing a Fax from Memory
  40
Chapter 4 Telephone (Voice) Operation

41
- Making Voice Calls with an External Telephone
  41
Chapter 5 Printing Reports

43
- Transmission Report and Journal Setting
  43
- Using the Reports Key
  44
Chapter 6 Advanced Sending Advanced Operations

45
- Cancelling a Job While Scanning the Document
  47
Chapter 7 Advanced Receiving

50
- Operation from an External or Extension Telephone
  50
Chapter 8 Telephone Service Telephone Service for Australia

52
- Telephone Service for New Zealand
  53
- Telephone Service for some Countries
  55
Chapter 9 Polling

56
- Polling Receive
  56
  - Setup Delayed Polling Receive
    57
  - Sequential Polling
    57
- Polling Transmit (Not Available for Colour Fax)
  58
Chapter 10 Remote Fax Options (Not Available for Colour Fax) Setting Fax Storage

59
- Remote Retrieval
  60
  - Remote Commands
    61
  - Retrieving Fax Messages
    62
  - Changing the Fax Forwarding Number
    62
Chapter 11 Making Copies Basic Copy Operations

63
- Out of Memory
  64
- Temporary Copy Setting
  65
  - Making Enlarged or Reduced Copies
    66
  - Using the Options Key
    67
- Changing Default Copy Settings
  70
- Legal Notice
  71
Chapter 12 Using the MFC as a Printer Features

72
Chapter 13 Printer Driver

72
Printer Driver Settings (for Windows Only) Using the Brother MFC-5100C Printer Driver

74
- Features in the Printer Driver (for Windows ® 95/98/98Se/Me/2000 Professional and Windows NT ® 4.0)
  74
- Paper Tab
  74
  - Paper Size
    75
  - Paper Thickness
    76
  - Paper Source
    76
- Quality/Colour Tab
  77
  - Colour Matching
    78
  - Custom Setting
    79
- Advanced Tab
  81
  - Watermark Style
    82
  - Device Options
    83
- Support
  84
- Features in the Printer Driver (for Windows ® XP)
  85
- Layout Tab
  85
- Paper/Quality Tab
  86
  - Tray Selection
    87
  - Quality Settings
    87
- Advanced Options
  88
  - Document Options
    89
  - Printer Features
    89
Chapter 14 Using the Windows -Based Brother MFL-Pro Control Centre

90
- Brother MFL-Pro Control Centre
  90
- Using the Colour Scan Key
  91
- Scan to Image
  92
- Brother Control Centre Features
  93
  - Copy Operations
    94
  - Pc Fax Operation
    94
  - Global Settings
    94
  - Setting up the Scanner Configurations
    95
  - To Access the Scanner Configurations Screen
    95
- Scan to File
  96
- Scan to E-Mail
  97
- Conversion Options
  98
- Scan to Word Processor
  99
- User Defined Button
  100
- Copy
  101
- Send a Fax
  101
- Fax Settings
  102
- Setting Fax Storage
  59
- Fax Forwarding
  59
Chapter 15 Using Scansoftt ™ Paperport ® for Brother/Textbridget

103
- Using Scansoft ™ Paperport ® and Textbridge
  103
  - Viewing Items
    104
  - Organizing Your Items in Folders
    104
  - Links to Many Other Applications
    105
  - Importing Items from Other Applications
    105
- Scanning a Document
  106
  - Scanning a Document into the Pc
    107
  - Prescanning an Image
    109
- Introduction
  110
Chapter 16 Setting up and Using PC-FAX (for Windows Only)

111
- MFC Remote Setup
  111
- PC-FAX Sending (for Windows ® Only)
  112
  - Setting up User Information
    112
  - Setting up Sending
    113
  - Setting up Speed Dial
    114
  - The Address Book
    114
  - Setting up a Member in the Address Book
    115
  - Setting up a Group for Broadcasting
    115
  - Editing Member Information
    116
  - Deleting a Member or Group
    116
  - Exporting the Address Book
    116
  - Importing to the Address Book
    118
Chapter 17 Using Automatic E-Mail Printing for Windows 95, 98, 98SE, Me Only

123
- Main Features
  123
Chapter 18 Using the Brother MFC with a New Power

124
Chapter 19 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Error Messages

136
- Document Jams and Paper Jams
  139
- Printer Jam or Paper Jam
  140
- Difficulty with Operation
  143
- How to Improve Print Quality
  147
- Packing and Shipping the Machine
  150
- Regular Maintenance
  152
  - Cleaning the Machine Printer Platen
    153
  - Replacing the Ink Cartridges
    154
Chapter 20 Important Safety Information Important Information for Australia

157
Chapter 21 APPENDIX Specifications Fax Specifications

163
- Printer Specifications
  164
  - Print Media
    165
  - Consumable Items
    165
- Compilation and Publication Notice
  166
- Trademarks
  166
- Paper
  167
  - Paper Specifications
    168
  - Print Area
    169
- Entering Text
  170
- Glossary
  171
- Index
  174

Brother MFC-5100C Service Manual (231 pages)

FACSIMILE EQUIPMENT

Brand: Brother | Category: Fax Machine | Size: 12.04 MB

Chapter 1 General Description

5
Chapter 3 Theory of Operation

20
- Table of Contents
  20
- Overview
  21
- Mechanisms
  22
- Control Electronics
  38
  - Configuration
    38
Chapter 4 Disassembly/Reassembly, Lubrication, Adjustment

40
Chapter 5 Maintenance Mode

121
Chapter 6 Error Indication and Troubleshooting

149
- Error Indication
  150
  - Equipment Errors
    150
    
    Error Messages on the LCD
    150
    
    2 ] Error Codes Shown in the "MACHINE ERROR X X " Message
    153
  - Communications Errors
    157
- Troubleshooting
  164
  - Introduction
    164
  - Precautions
    164
  - Checking Prior to Troubleshooting
    164
  - Troubleshooting Procedures
    166
    
    1 ] Control Panel Related
    166
    
    2 ] Telephone Related
    166
    
    3 ] Communications Related
    167
    
    4 ] Paper/Document Feeding Related
    167
    
    5 ] Print-Image Related
    168
    
    6 ] PC-Driven Printing
    171

Brother MFC-5100C Quick Setup Manual (6 pages)

Brother MFC-5100C: Quick Setup

Brand: Brother | Category: All in One Printer | Size: 1.5 MB

Quick Setup Guide
1
Packing List
1
Power Cord
1
Load Paper
1
Navigation Keys
3
Set Date and Time
3
Fax Only
3
Setting up the MFC and PC to Work Together
4
For Windows
4
Before You Begin
4
For Windows NT
6

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Assembly and Connections

On-Screen Programming

Initial Setup

Setup Receive

Setup Send

Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options

Remote Fax Options (Not Available for Color Fax)

Printing Reports

Making Copies

Using the MFC as a Printer

Printer Driver Settings (for Windows ® Only)

Using the Windows -Based Brother MFL-Pro Control Center

Scanner and Using Scansoft ™ Paperport ® and Textbridge

OCR (for Windows ® Only)

Setting up and Using PC FAX (for Windows ® Only)

Using Automatic E-Mail Printing

Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh

G3, G4 or Imac™/Ibook

Important Information

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance

Specifications

Glossary

Index

Remote Retrieval Access Card

Brother MFC-5100C Owner's Manual (180 pages)

Table of Contents

Using this Manual

User-Friendly Programming

Preparation and Simple User Guide

Chapter 1 Setup

Chapter 2 Sending a Fax Scanning Adjustment

Receiving a Fax Receive Mode Settings

Chapter 3 Receiving a Fax

Chapter 4 Telephone (Voice) Operation

Chapter 5 Printing Reports

Chapter 6 Advanced Sending Advanced Operations

Chapter 7 Advanced Receiving

Chapter 8 Telephone Service Telephone Service for Australia

Chapter 9 Polling

Chapter 10 Remote Fax Options (Not Available for Colour Fax) Setting Fax Storage

Chapter 11 Making Copies Basic Copy Operations

Chapter 12 Using the MFC as a Printer Features

Chapter 13 Printer Driver

Printer Driver Settings (for Windows Only) Using the Brother MFC-5100C Printer Driver

Chapter 14 Using the Windows -Based Brother MFL-Pro Control Centre

Chapter 15 Using Scansoftt ™ Paperport ® for Brother/Textbridget

Chapter 16 Setting up and Using PC-FAX (for Windows Only)

Chapter 17 Using Automatic E-Mail Printing for Windows 95, 98, 98SE, Me Only

Chapter 18 Using the Brother MFC with a New Power

Chapter 19 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Error Messages

Chapter 20 Important Safety Information Important Information for Australia

Chapter 21 APPENDIX Specifications Fax Specifications

Brother MFC-5100C Service Manual (231 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 General Description

Chapter 3 Theory of Operation

Chapter 4 Disassembly/Reassembly, Lubrication, Adjustment

Chapter 5 Maintenance Mode

Chapter 6 Error Indication and Troubleshooting

Brother MFC-5100C Quick Setup Manual (6 pages)

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