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...In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (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 Extension Document Support Paper Tray.... Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you purchased the MFC. Calls must call the country where you can order accessories directly from within that country.
...In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (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 Extension Document Support Paper Tray.... Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you purchased the MFC. Calls must call the country where you can order accessories directly from within that country.
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...ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will repair this warranty. Operation of the MFC/Facsimile machine in excess of the specifications or with the Serial Number or Rating Label removed shall be deemed abuse and all repairs thereafter shall be delivered or shipped freight prepaid by Brother...any failure of the MFC/Facsimile machine to operate properly. This warranty states Brother's entire liability and your exclusive remedy against Brother for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized ...
...ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will repair this warranty. Operation of the MFC/Facsimile machine in excess of the specifications or with the Serial Number or Rating Label removed shall be deemed abuse and all repairs thereafter shall be delivered or shipped freight prepaid by Brother...any failure of the MFC/Facsimile machine to operate properly. This warranty states Brother's entire liability and your exclusive remedy against Brother for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized ...
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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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... User Settings. 3 Scan to temporarily change the quality for the next copy only). MFC-3100C Control Panel Overview 2 1 11 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD...MFC. 2 Reports Accesses the Reports menu so you scan the next original into your computer and select the type of destination: word processing, glaphics or E-mail application. 4 Ink Cleans the ink print heads and replaces an ink cartridge.... 5 Copy Keys: (For the Next Copy Only) Options You can quickly and easily select temporary settings (for Copy. Color Copy...
... User Settings. 3 Scan to temporarily change the quality for the next copy only). MFC-3100C Control Panel Overview 2 1 11 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD...MFC. 2 Reports Accesses the Reports menu so you scan the next original into your computer and select the type of destination: word processing, glaphics or E-mail application. 4 Ink Cleans the ink print heads and replaces an ink cartridge.... 5 Copy Keys: (For the Next Copy Only) Options You can quickly and easily select temporary settings (for Copy. Color Copy...
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...Whenever you may void your MFC. 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... Caution Do NOT throw away the filter cores and cable ties by accident. 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). 2 Assembly and Connections 2 Packing List Make sure you connect...
...Whenever you may void your MFC. 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... Caution Do NOT throw away the filter cores and cable ties by accident. 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). 2 Assembly and Connections 2 Packing List Make sure you connect...
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...the LCD shows: CHECK CARTRIDGE WARNING I Since the MFC is no ON/OFF switch. I The MFC must be grounded using a 3-prong plug. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to a telephone line. Similarly, you can protect yourself when you install the ink cartridges will permanently damage the ...print head. Setting Up the MFC 1 Connect the power cord. There is grounded through the power outlet, you plug in the power cord,...
...the LCD shows: CHECK CARTRIDGE WARNING I Since the MFC is no ON/OFF switch. I The MFC must be grounded using a 3-prong plug. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to a telephone line. Similarly, you can protect yourself when you install the ink cartridges will permanently damage the ...print head. Setting Up the MFC 1 Connect the power cord. There is grounded through the power outlet, you plug in the power cord,...
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... such damage will not be covered by installing an ink cartridge in the cartridge. If you mix the colors by warranty. Use only genuine Brother ink cartridges. 8 Repeat Steps 5 to 7 to make sure the ink cartridges are installed correctly. Your MFC will not know the quantity of ink left in the wrong color position, you must clean the print head several times...
... such damage will not be covered by installing an ink cartridge in the cartridge. If you mix the colors by warranty. Use only genuine Brother ink cartridges. 8 Repeat Steps 5 to 7 to make sure the ink cartridges are installed correctly. Your MFC will not know the quantity of ink left in the wrong color position, you must clean the print head several times...
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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 replace the ink cartridge for the appropriate color. (See Error Messages, page 20-1.) Stop/Exit...
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 replace the ink cartridge for the appropriate color. (See Error Messages, page 20-1.) Stop/Exit...
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... press Black Fax Start. If problem continues, call the Brother fax-back system. Use the MFC at : http://solutions.brother.com ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION CHECK CARTRIDGE An ink cartridge is not installed properly. If you purchased the MFC. document was not inserted or fed properly, or See... The other party or other party's polling setup. Re-install the ink, seating it properly. Calls must call the country where you need additional help, call telephone company to check your MFC often identifies the problem and displays an error message. CHECK PAPER SIZE...
... press Black Fax Start. If problem continues, call the Brother fax-back system. Use the MFC at : http://solutions.brother.com ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION CHECK CARTRIDGE An ink cartridge is not installed properly. If you purchased the MFC. document was not inserted or fed properly, or See... The other party or other party's polling setup. Re-install the ink, seating it properly. Calls must call the country where you need additional help, call telephone company to check your MFC often identifies the problem and displays an error message. CHECK PAPER SIZE...
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...the fax be received into memory as black and white; 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 ink. The MFC will request that is not programmed. See page ii. PAPER JAM ... white faxes will stop receiving color faxes. To preserve good quality, the MFC periodically cleans the print head. See page 11-2. See page 20-4. See page 20-17. The MFC's "handshake" will stop all print operations (such as a black and white fax. Order a new ink cartridge. NO RESPONSE/ BUSY The ...
...the fax be received into memory as black and white; 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 ink. The MFC will request that is not programmed. See page ii. PAPER JAM ... white faxes will stop receiving color faxes. To preserve good quality, the MFC periodically cleans the print head. See page 11-2. See page 20-4. See page 20-17. The MFC's "handshake" will stop all print operations (such as a black and white fax. Order a new ink cartridge. NO RESPONSE/ BUSY The ...
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... Vertical Alignment (See page 20-11). Printing Too Dark or Too Light Make sure your ink cartridges are good up to check the line. Cartridges are fresh. at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in Text or Graphics Clean the print head ...paper (See Chapter 3). Try receiving from another fax machine. Replace the color ink cartridges that the ink may be dirty. Check for your MFC. Make a copy to verify your resolution to send the color fax again. (See Replacing the Ink Cartridges, page 20-17.) Left and right margins are using plain paper, ...
... Vertical Alignment (See page 20-11). Printing Too Dark or Too Light Make sure your ink cartridges are good up to check the line. Cartridges are fresh. at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in Text or Graphics Clean the print head ...paper (See Chapter 3). Try receiving from another fax machine. Replace the color ink cartridges that the ink may be dirty. Check for your MFC. Make a copy to verify your resolution to send the color fax again. (See Replacing the Ink Cartridges, page 20-17.) Left and right margins are using plain paper, ...
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... and test print procedures at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in your MFC over six months or the expiration date written on the cartridge package has passed. When an ink head nozzle is cleaned, the horizontal lines are gone. If the problem ...still exists, repeat the cleaning and test print procedures at least five times for the clogged color. (Perhaps the ink cartridge was ...
... and test print procedures at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in your MFC over six months or the expiration date written on the cartridge package has passed. When an ink head nozzle is cleaned, the horizontal lines are gone. If the problem ...still exists, repeat the cleaning and test print procedures at least five times for the clogged color. (Perhaps the ink cartridge was ...
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.... 5 Unplug the Parallel cable or USB cable from the MFC. If you are packing the machine for Brother Exchange Service, keep them. Packing and Shipping the MFC Whenever you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with your warranty. 1 First, remove all the ink cartridges and attach the white shipping cover. (See Replacing the...
.... 5 Unplug the Parallel cable or USB cable from the MFC. If you are packing the machine for Brother Exchange Service, keep them. Packing and Shipping the MFC Whenever you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with your warranty. 1 First, remove all the ink cartridges and attach the white shipping cover. (See Replacing the...
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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 20 - 14 Note If you are returning your warranty. 7 Wrap the MFC in the plastic bag and place it in the original carton with your "Exchange" machine. Caution Damage to your print head resulting from packing without ... machine to use with the original packing material. 8 Pack the printed materials in the original carton as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the MFC. Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the carton. Keep all separate parts and printed materials to Brother as shown below.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 20 - 14 Note If you are returning your warranty. 7 Wrap the MFC in the plastic bag and place it in the original carton with your "Exchange" machine. Caution Damage to your print head resulting from packing without ... machine to use with the original packing material. 8 Pack the printed materials in the original carton as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the MFC. Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the carton. Keep all separate parts and printed materials to Brother as shown below.
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... out the ink cartridge. 20 - 17 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E When the ink cartridges are empty, for the color shown on the LCD. If the ink is empty, skip to Step 4. 1 Press Ink. 2 Press 2 to 3). If one or more ink cartridges are running out of ink, the MFC will notify you which color cartridges are low or empty. PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH Ink Cartridge Covers 5 Open the new ink cartridge bag...
... out the ink cartridge. 20 - 17 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E When the ink cartridges are empty, for the color shown on the LCD. If the ink is empty, skip to Step 4. 1 Press Ink. 2 Press 2 to 3). If one or more ink cartridges are running out of ink, the MFC will notify you which color cartridges are low or empty. PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH Ink Cartridge Covers 5 Open the new ink cartridge bag...
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... 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 verify a new ink cartridge was inserted for each color you removed. If the ink cartridge you . T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 20 - 18 NO. WARNING If ink gets in your hands and clothing, remove the...
... 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 verify a new ink cartridge was inserted for each color you removed. If the ink cartridge you . T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 20 - 18 NO. WARNING If ink gets in your hands and clothing, remove the...
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... the MFC and use it may reduce the ink quantity and the printer will not be covered by warranty. Warranty coverage does not apply to problems caused by the expiration date written on the display after correcting the cartridge installation) because the colors were mixed. Use only genuine Brother ink cartridges. Caution I If you install an ink cartridge in...
... the MFC and use it may reduce the ink quantity and the printer will not be covered by warranty. Warranty coverage does not apply to problems caused by the expiration date written on the display after correcting the cartridge installation) because the colors were mixed. Use only genuine Brother ink cartridges. Caution I If you install an ink cartridge in...
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... frequency and number of Ink Cartridge Black and 3 individual color ink cartridges separate from the two print heads. Consumable Items Ink Service Life of pages. Approximately 450 page/Color cartridge at 5% coverage with ...600 × 150 dpi resolution (Draft). Approximately 950 page/Black cartridge at 5% coverage with 600 × 150 dpi resolution (Draft). This process consumes a small amount of ink. The MFC...
... frequency and number of Ink Cartridge Black and 3 individual color ink cartridges separate from the two print heads. Consumable Items Ink Service Life of pages. Approximately 450 page/Color cartridge at 5% coverage with ...600 × 150 dpi resolution (Draft). Approximately 950 page/Black cartridge at 5% coverage with 600 × 150 dpi resolution (Draft). This process consumes a small amount of ink. The MFC...
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...application that are stored on the fax number that had an error. It is full. Ink button Cleans the print head and/or resets the ink dot counter after replacing an ink cartridge. Interval The preprogrammed time period between automatically printed Activity Reports. TX means Transmit. Fax ... communicating information. G-2 GLOSSARY Menu Mode The programming mode for changing the settings of paper. Out of Paper Reception Receives faxes into the MFC's memory when the machine is plugged into a printer and a scanner and enables PC faxing using Fax Forwarding, Paging, or Remote Retrieval...
...application that are stored on the fax number that had an error. It is full. Ink button Cleans the print head and/or resets the ink dot counter after replacing an ink cartridge. Interval The preprogrammed time period between automatically printed Activity Reports. TX means Transmit. Fax ... communicating information. G-2 GLOSSARY Menu Mode The programming mode for changing the settings of paper. Out of Paper Reception Receives faxes into the MFC's memory when the machine is plugged into a printer and a scanner and enables PC faxing using Fax Forwarding, Paging, or Remote Retrieval...