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...3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice) Description Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge (blue) Ink Cartridge (red) Ink Cartridge Power Protector for A/C Power and Phone Line Telephone Line Cord Paper Wire Extension Document Wire ...R I N G A C C E S S O R I E S A N D S U P P L I E S Calls must call the country where you purchased the MFC. For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from...
...3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice) Description Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge (blue) Ink Cartridge (red) Ink Cartridge Power Protector for A/C Power and Phone Line Telephone Line Cord Paper Wire Extension Document Wire ...R I N G A C C E S S O R I E S A N D S U P P L I E S Calls must call the country where you purchased the MFC. For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from...
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..., neglect, abuse or misuse or, the recommended monthly volume has been exceeded, (6) Damages caused as Print Heads, Toner, Drums, Ink Cartridges, Print Cartridges, Refill Ribbons, Therma PLUS Paper and Thermal Paper, etc. What to a Brother Authorized Service Center. For the name of your original Product are not covered by the limited warranty; (iii) the...
..., neglect, abuse or misuse or, the recommended monthly volume has been exceeded, (6) Damages caused as Print Heads, Toner, Drums, Ink Cartridges, Print Cartridges, Refill Ribbons, Therma PLUS Paper and Thermal Paper, etc. What to a Brother Authorized Service Center. For the name of your original Product are not covered by the limited warranty; (iii) the...
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...VALIDLY WAIVED. This Limited Warranty does not include cleaning, consumables (including, without the ink cartridges will VOID your warranty. (Refer to your exclusive remedy against Brother for any damage caused from service, maintenance, modifications, or tampering by accident, neglect...not allow the above limitation of the MFC/Facsimile machine to operate properly. Warranty Service is available at Brother Authorized Service Centers throughout Canada. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue ...
...VALIDLY WAIVED. This Limited Warranty does not include cleaning, consumables (including, without the ink cartridges will VOID your warranty. (Refer to your exclusive remedy against Brother for any damage caused from service, maintenance, modifications, or tampering by accident, neglect...not allow the above limitation of the MFC/Facsimile machine to operate properly. Warranty Service is available at Brother Authorized Service Centers throughout Canada. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue ...
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... Manual 1-1 Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only) ... 1-2 To Complete Your Registration On-Line 1-2 MFC-3100C Control Panel Overview 1-3 About Fax Machines 1-5 Custom Features 1-5 Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line 1-5 ... Location 2-2 Assembly 2-3 Removing the Protective Yellow Bar 2-3 Setting Up the MFC 2-4 Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder (Paper Cassette 2-7 Installing the Ink Cartridges 2-8 Important 2-9 Connecting the MFC 2-11 Connecting an External Telephone 2-11 Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device...
... Manual 1-1 Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only) ... 1-2 To Complete Your Registration On-Line 1-2 MFC-3100C Control Panel Overview 1-3 About Fax Machines 1-5 Custom Features 1-5 Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line 1-5 ... Location 2-2 Assembly 2-3 Removing the Protective Yellow Bar 2-3 Setting Up the MFC 2-4 Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder (Paper Cassette 2-7 Installing the Ink Cartridges 2-8 Important 2-9 Connecting the MFC 2-11 Connecting an External Telephone 2-11 Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device...
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... Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only 19-2 Important 19-3 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only 19-3 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 19-3 Important Safety Instructions 19-4 Trademarks 19-5 20 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 20-1 Troubleshooting 20-1 Error... Check 20-10 STEP A: Color Block Quality Check 20-10 STEP B: Alignment Check 20-11 Packing and Shipping the MFC 20-13 Routine Maintenance 20-16 Cleaning the Scanner 20-16 Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen 20-16 Replacing the Ink Cartridges 20-17 xviii
... Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only 19-2 Important 19-3 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only 19-3 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 19-3 Important Safety Instructions 19-4 Trademarks 19-5 20 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 20-1 Troubleshooting 20-1 Error... Check 20-10 STEP A: Color Block Quality Check 20-10 STEP B: Alignment Check 20-11 Packing and Shipping the MFC 20-13 Routine Maintenance 20-16 Cleaning the Scanner 20-16 Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen 20-16 Replacing the Ink Cartridges 20-17 xviii
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.... 4 Ink Cleans the ink print heads and replaces an ink cartridge. 5 Copy Keys: (For the Next Copy Only) Options You can select a report to print: Help List, Auto Dial, Fax Activity, Transmission Verification, User Settings. 3 Scan to temporarily change the quality for the next copy only). Also inserts a pause in auto dial numbers. 1-3 INTRODUCTION MFC-3100C...
.... 4 Ink Cleans the ink print heads and replaces an ink cartridge. 5 Copy Keys: (For the Next Copy Only) Options You can select a report to print: Help List, Auto Dial, Fax Activity, Transmission Verification, User Settings. 3 Scan to temporarily change the quality for the next copy only). Also inserts a pause in auto dial numbers. 1-3 INTRODUCTION MFC-3100C...
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Note If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in Montreal). Whenever you may void your MFC. 2 Assembly and Connections 2 Packing List Make sure you connect the MFC to your computer using a USB cable or a ...cable. If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with your warranty. 2-1 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS You will need them to meet FCC Emission Requirements when you have the following items: Ink Cartridges For USB Cable Cable Tie For Bi-directional...
Note If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in Montreal). Whenever you may void your MFC. 2 Assembly and Connections 2 Packing List Make sure you connect the MFC to your computer using a USB cable or a ...cable. If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with your warranty. 2-1 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS You will need them to meet FCC Emission Requirements when you have the following items: Ink Cartridges For USB Cable Cable Tie For Bi-directional...
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... first the telephone line and then the power cord. Caution Operating the MFC before you use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line as well as on and the LCD shows: CHECK CARTRIDGE WARNING I Lightning and power surges can protect yourself when you plug in...CONNECTIONS 2-4 Setting Up the MFC 1 Connect the power cord. I The MFC must be grounded using a 3-prong plug. When you want to move your MFC by keeping the power to your MFC on the MFC and the other end to a telephone line. We recommend that you install the ink cartridges will permanently damage the print...
... first the telephone line and then the power cord. Caution Operating the MFC before you use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line as well as on and the LCD shows: CHECK CARTRIDGE WARNING I Lightning and power surges can protect yourself when you plug in...CONNECTIONS 2-4 Setting Up the MFC 1 Connect the power cord. I The MFC must be grounded using a 3-prong plug. When you want to move your MFC by keeping the power to your MFC on the MFC and the other end to a telephone line. We recommend that you install the ink cartridges will permanently damage the print...
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...Panel Cover 3 Remove the protective blue tape over the colored ink cartridge covers. 4 Push the four colored ink cartridge covers one at a time so they pop up and out. Then remove the white shipping cover by plugging in the power cord). Installing the Ink Cartridges 1 Check that you turned on the power (by pulling...toward the back ( 2 ). After a few seconds, the print head will move left to its replacement position. PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH Colored Ink Cartridge Covers Ink Cartridge Covers White Shipping Cover White Shipping Cover ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-8 The LCD shows: CHECK...
...Panel Cover 3 Remove the protective blue tape over the colored ink cartridge covers. 4 Push the four colored ink cartridge covers one at a time so they pop up and out. Then remove the white shipping cover by plugging in the power cord). Installing the Ink Cartridges 1 Check that you turned on the power (by pulling...toward the back ( 2 ). After a few seconds, the print head will move left to its replacement position. PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH Colored Ink Cartridge Covers Ink Cartridge Covers White Shipping Cover White Shipping Cover ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-8 The LCD shows: CHECK...
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...peel the tape in the direction away from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Caution I Do not throw away the white shipping cover. Be sure to right in this part 7 Each color has its own correct position. WARNING If ink gets in your hands and clothing, peel the sealing tape gently ...and slowly. I The bottom of the ink cartridge covers. Opening 2-9 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS Match the colors of the white shipping cover is wet with water...
...peel the tape in the direction away from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Caution I Do not throw away the white shipping cover. Be sure to right in this part 7 Each color has its own correct position. WARNING If ink gets in your hands and clothing, peel the sealing tape gently ...and slowly. I The bottom of the ink cartridge covers. Opening 2-9 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS Match the colors of the white shipping cover is wet with water...
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... when you do so, it may cause damage to use refilled cartridges and using incompatible inks may reduce the ink quantity and the MFC will not know the quantity of ink left in the MFC and use of installation. I If you mix the colors by installing an ink cartridge in this machine and such damage will enter a "head cleaning...
... when you do so, it may cause damage to use refilled cartridges and using incompatible inks may reduce the ink quantity and the MFC will not know the quantity of ink left in the MFC and use of installation. I If you mix the colors by installing an ink cartridge in this machine and such damage will enter a "head cleaning...
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...computer while sending or receiving a fax, or while scanning information into the computer. Fax sending will need to replace the ink cartridge for the appropriate color. (See Error Messages, page 20-1.) Stop/Exit Key If the LCD shows REMAINED DATA, you want to check the ... N G T H E M F C A S A P R I N T E R 12 - 3 Simultaneous Printing/Fax Your MFC can clear data remaining in the printer memory by pressing Stop/Exit. Printer Operation Key Ink Key When you press Ink, the LCD shows: If you are having trouble with one of the ink colors, you may need to clean the print head. (See page...
...computer while sending or receiving a fax, or while scanning information into the computer. Fax sending will need to replace the ink cartridge for the appropriate color. (See Error Messages, page 20-1.) Stop/Exit Key If the LCD shows REMAINED DATA, you want to check the ... N G T H E M F C A S A P R I N T E R 12 - 3 Simultaneous Printing/Fax Your MFC can clear data remaining in the printer memory by pressing Stop/Exit. Printer Operation Key Ink Key When you press Ink, the LCD shows: If you are having trouble with one of the ink colors, you may need to clean the print head. (See page...
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...not closed completely. COMM. If problem continues, call telephone company to check your room. Use the MFC at : http://solutions.brother.com ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION CHECK CARTRIDGE An ink cartridge is not installed properly. COVER OPEN Control panel cover or top cover is out of paper. In...an error message. CHECK PAPER SIZE CHECK PAPER Your paper is not in Verify the other party's fax machine terminated the call the Brother fax-back system. ERROR Poor phone line quality caused communication error. Try to poll a fax machine that country. Calls must call...
...not closed completely. COMM. If problem continues, call telephone company to check your room. Use the MFC at : http://solutions.brother.com ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION CHECK CARTRIDGE An ink cartridge is not installed properly. COVER OPEN Control panel cover or top cover is out of paper. In...an error message. CHECK PAPER SIZE CHECK PAPER Your paper is not in Verify the other party's fax machine terminated the call the Brother fax-back system. ERROR Poor phone line quality caused communication error. Try to poll a fax machine that country. Calls must call...
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...memory as a black and white fax. The MFC will stop receiving color faxes. See page ii. NOT REGISTERED You tried to convert it be sent in the MFC. OUT OF MEMORY The data is busy. See page 20-4. Replace the ink cartridges. The MFC's "handshake" will be received into memory. if.... XX Call Brother Customer Service. In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER In Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 NEAR EMPTY One or more of the ink cartridges are running out of the ink cartridges are empty. is too large for the MFC's memory. Set up ink and can press Ink to run out...
...memory as a black and white fax. The MFC will stop receiving color faxes. See page ii. NOT REGISTERED You tried to convert it be sent in the MFC. OUT OF MEMORY The data is busy. See page 20-4. Replace the ink cartridges. The MFC's "handshake" will be received into memory. if.... XX Call Brother Customer Service. In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER In Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 NEAR EMPTY One or more of the ink cartridges are running out of the ink cartridges are empty. is too large for the MFC's memory. Set up ink and can press Ink to run out...
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... you are fresh. Check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. If there is still no ringing when you call your MFC, call your MFC is between 68°F to see if the problem is between 68°F to verify your setup (either MANUAL, FAX ONLY,...recommended special paper (See Chapter 3). at : http://solutions.brother.com DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Printing or Receiving Faxes Condensed Print and Horizontal Streaks / Top and Bottom of the Change Paper Thickness to send the color fax again. (See Replacing the Ink Cartridges, page 20-17.) Left and right margins are using...
... you are fresh. Check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. If there is still no ringing when you call your MFC, call your MFC is between 68°F to see if the problem is between 68°F to verify your setup (either MANUAL, FAX ONLY,...recommended special paper (See Chapter 3). at : http://solutions.brother.com DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Printing or Receiving Faxes Condensed Print and Horizontal Streaks / Top and Bottom of the Change Paper Thickness to send the color fax again. (See Replacing the Ink Cartridges, page 20-17.) Left and right margins are using...
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...-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in Montreal). Or, the ink may void the print head's warranty. If ink is still missing after the fifth cleaning and test print, replace the ink cartridge for the new ink cartridge. If you still see missing ink in this . Caution Do NOT...Check Sheet, repeat the cleaning and test print procedures at least five times for the clogged color. (Perhaps the ink cartridge was in your MFC over six months or the expiration date written on the cartridge package has passed. For 600 DPI, press the number of the test print that most...
...-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in Montreal). Or, the ink may void the print head's warranty. If ink is still missing after the fifth cleaning and test print, replace the ink cartridge for the new ink cartridge. If you still see missing ink in this . Caution Do NOT...Check Sheet, repeat the cleaning and test print procedures at least five times for the clogged color. (Perhaps the ink cartridge was in your MFC over six months or the expiration date written on the cartridge package has passed. For 600 DPI, press the number of the test print that most...
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... the packing materials that came with your warranty. 1 First, remove all the ink cartridges and attach the white shipping cover. (See Replacing the Ink Cartridges, page 20-17.) To attach the white shipping cover 2 Attach the protective yellow bar. Packing and Shipping the MFC Whenever you are packing the machine for Brother Exchange Service, keep them.
... the packing materials that came with your warranty. 1 First, remove all the ink cartridges and attach the white shipping cover. (See Replacing the Ink Cartridges, page 20-17.) To attach the white shipping cover 2 Attach the protective yellow bar. Packing and Shipping the MFC Whenever you are packing the machine for Brother Exchange Service, keep them.
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Keep all separate parts and printed materials to Brother as shown below. Note If you are returning your "Exchange" machine. Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the original carton as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the MFC. Caution Damage to your print head resulting from packing without ...the shipping cover will void your warranty. 7 Wrap the MFC in the plastic bag and place it in ...
Keep all separate parts and printed materials to Brother as shown below. Note If you are returning your "Exchange" machine. Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the original carton as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the MFC. Caution Damage to your print head resulting from packing without ...the shipping cover will void your warranty. 7 Wrap the MFC in the plastic bag and place it in ...
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... lift the top cover. 4 Push the appropriate colored ink cartridge covers and remove the ink cartridge. Replacing the Ink Cartridges Your MFC is empty, skip to Step 4. 1 Press Ink. 2 Press 2 to choose 2. When the counter detects an ink cartridge is running low, you must use the Ink key to begin the cartridge replacement (Steps 1 to 3). When the ink cartridges are low or empty. If the...
... lift the top cover. 4 Push the appropriate colored ink cartridge covers and remove the ink cartridge. Replacing the Ink Cartridges Your MFC is empty, skip to Step 4. 1 Press Ink. 2 Press 2 to choose 2. When the counter detects an ink cartridge is running low, you must use the Ink key to begin the cartridge replacement (Steps 1 to 3). When the ink cartridges are low or empty. If the...
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... to verify a new ink cartridge was inserted for each new ink cartridge into the carriage. 8 After installing the ink cartridges, close the top cover and control panel cover. When the MFC completes the cleaning cycle, the LCD returns to notify you when a color is running low.) The MFC will enter a cleaning ...you are concerned. If the ink cartridge you installed is not a brand new one, please make sure to select 2. 9 For each new cartridge, press 1 on the dial pad to reset the ink dot counter for that color automatically. (The ink dot counter enables the MFC to Standby mode (date and...
... to verify a new ink cartridge was inserted for each new ink cartridge into the carriage. 8 After installing the ink cartridges, close the top cover and control panel cover. When the MFC completes the cleaning cycle, the LCD returns to notify you when a color is running low.) The MFC will enter a cleaning ...you are concerned. If the ink cartridge you installed is not a brand new one, please make sure to select 2. 9 For each new cartridge, press 1 on the dial pad to reset the ink dot counter for that color automatically. (The ink dot counter enables the MFC to Standby mode (date and...