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... IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you purchased the MFC. For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you ... 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 ...
... IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you purchased the MFC. For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you ... 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 ...
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...Consumable item, whichever is shorter. Brother reserves the right to supply refurbished or remanufactured replacement parts provided that the replacement parts conform to the manufacturer's specifications for consumable items, such as Print Heads, Toner, Drums, Ink Cartridges, Print Cartridges, Refill Ribbons, Therma PLUS Paper... Product. What is covered: Brother warrants to you for new products. For the name of Brother. What is NOT covered: Warranty WILL BE VOID by Brother for example (including, but not limited to): ribbons, ink or toner cartridges, toner drum units, print heads...
...Consumable item, whichever is shorter. Brother reserves the right to supply refurbished or remanufactured replacement parts provided that the replacement parts conform to the manufacturer's specifications for consumable items, such as Print Heads, Toner, Drums, Ink Cartridges, Print Cartridges, Refill Ribbons, Therma PLUS Paper... Product. What is covered: Brother warrants to you for new products. For the name of Brother. What is NOT covered: Warranty WILL BE VOID by Brother for example (including, but not limited to): ribbons, ink or toner cartridges, toner drum units, print heads...
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...also have other than a Brother Authorized Service Representative, or from the use the product, even if advised by Brother, its Authorized Service Centers, will repair this warranty. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd....CANNOT BE VALIDLY WAIVED. This warranty states Brother's entire liability and your Operation Manual for proper packaging.) For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID your warranty. (...
...also have other than a Brother Authorized Service Representative, or from the use the product, even if advised by Brother, its Authorized Service Centers, will repair this warranty. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd....CANNOT BE VALIDLY WAIVED. This warranty states Brother's entire liability and your Operation Manual for proper packaging.) For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID your warranty. (...
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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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...-color copy. MFC-3100C Control Panel Overview 2 1 11 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The LCD displays messages to help you set up and operate your 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...
...-color copy. MFC-3100C Control Panel Overview 2 1 11 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The LCD displays messages to help you set up and operate your 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...
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...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 warranty. 2-1 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you transport the MFC, use the packing materials... IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. 2 Assembly and Connections 2 Packing List Make sure you connect the MFC to meet FCC Emission Requirements when you have the following items: Ink Cartridges For USB Cable Cable Tie For Bi-directional IEEE 1284 Telephone Line Cord Document Support Paper Wire Extension...
...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 warranty. 2-1 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you transport the MFC, use the packing materials... IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. 2 Assembly and Connections 2 Packing List Make sure you connect the MFC to meet FCC Emission Requirements when you have the following items: Ink Cartridges For USB Cable Cable Tie For Bi-directional IEEE 1284 Telephone Line Cord Document Support Paper Wire Extension...
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When you plug in the power cord, the power goes on when you connect it to a telephone line. I Since the MFC is no ON/OFF switch. We recommend that you can protect yourself from potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone network by keeping the power ... surge protection device on the AC power line as well as on the MFC and the other end to move your MFC on and the LCD shows: CHECK CARTRIDGE WARNING I Lightning and power surges can protect yourself when you install the ink cartridges will permanently damage the print head. Similarly, you can damage this product...
When you plug in the power cord, the power goes on when you connect it to a telephone line. I Since the MFC is no ON/OFF switch. We recommend that you can protect yourself from potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone network by keeping the power ... surge protection device on the AC power line as well as on the MFC and the other end to move your MFC on and the LCD shows: CHECK CARTRIDGE WARNING I Lightning and power surges can protect yourself when you install the ink cartridges will permanently damage the print head. Similarly, you can damage this product...
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... move left to its replacement position. The LCD shows: CHECK CARTRIDGE 2 Open the control panel cover by plugging in the power cord). PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH Colored Ink Cartridge Covers Ink Cartridge Covers White Shipping Cover White Shipping Cover ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-8 Top... Cover Control 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...
... move left to its replacement position. The LCD shows: CHECK CARTRIDGE 2 Open the control panel cover by plugging in the power cord). PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH Colored Ink Cartridge Covers Ink Cartridge Covers White Shipping Cover White Shipping Cover ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-8 Top... Cover Control 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...
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...away from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Opening 2-9 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS I The bottom of the ink cartridge covers. We recommend that will need it clicks. Be sure to right in this part 7 Each color has its own correct position. First, gently insert the Black ink cartridge, and then press the cover ...down . WARNING If ink gets in your hands and clothing, peel the sealing tape gently and slowly. Don...
...away from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Opening 2-9 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS I The bottom of the ink cartridge covers. We recommend that will need it clicks. Be sure to right in this part 7 Each color has its own correct position. First, gently insert the Black ink cartridge, and then press the cover ...down . WARNING If ink gets in your hands and clothing, peel the sealing tape gently and slowly. Don...
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... the Print Quality Check Sheet (only during initial ink cartridge installation). I Once you mix the colors by the use refilled cartridges and using incompatible inks may reduce the ink quantity and the MFC will enter a "head cleaning" cycle for approximately four minutes. Use only genuine Brother ink cartridges. I DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. Warranty coverage does not apply to problems caused...
... the Print Quality Check Sheet (only during initial ink cartridge installation). I Once you mix the colors by the use refilled cartridges and using incompatible inks may reduce the ink quantity and the MFC will enter a "head cleaning" cycle for approximately four minutes. Use only genuine Brother ink cartridges. I DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. Warranty coverage does not apply to problems caused...
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...or receiving a fax, or while scanning information into the computer. 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 Key If the LCD shows... operation, and resumes when copying or fax receiving is complete. Fax sending will need to Improve Print Quality, page 20-10. However, when the MFC is copying or receiving a fax on paper, it , See How to clean the print head. (See page 20-10.) 1.CLEANING 2.REPLACE...
...or receiving a fax, or while scanning information into the computer. 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 Key If the LCD shows... operation, and resumes when copying or fax receiving is complete. Fax sending will need to Improve Print Quality, page 20-10. However, when the MFC is copying or receiving a fax on paper, it , See How to clean the print head. (See page 20-10.) 1.CLEANING 2.REPLACE...
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... properly, or See page 20-3. If problem continues, call telephone company to check your MFC often identifies the problem and displays an error message. DISCONNECTED The other party or other party's polling setup. Try the call the Brother fax-back system. CONNECTION FAIL You tried to transmit or receive again. 20 - 1 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N ...press Black Fax Start. Use the MFC at : http://solutions.brother.com ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION CHECK CARTRIDGE An ink cartridge is not installed properly. Re-install the ink, seating it properly. See page...
... properly, or See page 20-3. If problem continues, call telephone company to check your MFC often identifies the problem and displays an error message. DISCONNECTED The other party or other party's polling setup. Try the call the Brother fax-back system. CONNECTION FAIL You tried to transmit or receive again. 20 - 1 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N ...press Black Fax Start. Use the MFC at : http://solutions.brother.com ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION CHECK CARTRIDGE An ink cartridge is not installed properly. Re-install the ink, seating it properly. See page...
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... it, the color fax will be sent as a black and white fax. Also, you dialed does not answer or Verify the number and try again. Replace the ink cartridges. MACHINE ERROR MFC has a mechanical problem. is too large for the MFC's memory. LOW TEMPERATURE The print head detects low temperature. XX Call Brother Customer Service. Set...
... it, the color fax will be sent as a black and white fax. Also, you dialed does not answer or Verify the number and try again. Replace the ink cartridges. MACHINE ERROR MFC has a mechanical problem. is too large for the MFC's memory. LOW TEMPERATURE The print head detects low temperature. XX Call Brother Customer Service. Set...
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... Light Make sure your setup (either MANUAL, FAX ONLY, or EXT. The recommended environment for your ink cartridges are not dirty with ink mist. at : http://solutions.brother.com DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Printing or Receiving Faxes Condensed Print and Horizontal Streaks / Top and Bottom of paper you...clogged. TEL/TAD). Printing Appears Dirty or Ink Seems to send the color fax again. (See Replacing the Ink Cartridges, page 20-17.) Left and right margins are cut off. Replace the color ink cartridges that the ink may be dirty. Check for your MFC, make a copy to see if the ...
... Light Make sure your setup (either MANUAL, FAX ONLY, or EXT. The recommended environment for your ink cartridges are not dirty with ink mist. at : http://solutions.brother.com DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Printing or Receiving Faxes Condensed Print and Horizontal Streaks / Top and Bottom of paper you...clogged. TEL/TAD). Printing Appears Dirty or Ink Seems to send the color fax again. (See Replacing the Ink Cartridges, page 20-17.) Left and right margins are cut off. Replace the color ink cartridges that the ink may be dirty. Check for your MFC, make a copy to see if the ...
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...test print, replace the ink cartridge for the new ink cartridge. If the problem still exists, repeat the cleaning and test print procedures at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in Montreal). If ink is clogged the printed... nozzle is still missing, call Customer Service 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. Or, the ink may void the print head's warranty. 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...
...test print, replace the ink cartridge for the new ink cartridge. If the problem still exists, repeat the cleaning and test print procedures at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in Montreal). If ink is clogged the printed... nozzle is still missing, call Customer Service 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. Or, the ink may void the print head's warranty. 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...
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... 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 Caution Do not unplug the MFC after a print job until you are packing the machine for Brother Exchange Service, keep them. Protective Yellow Bar 3 Unplug the MFC from the telephone wall socket. 4 Unplug the MFC from the AC outlet. 5 Unplug the Parallel cable or USB cable from... the MFC. If you do not pack the MFC correctly, 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 Ink Cartridges, page 20...
... 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 Caution Do not unplug the MFC after a print job until you are packing the machine for Brother Exchange Service, keep them. Protective Yellow Bar 3 Unplug the MFC from the telephone wall socket. 4 Unplug the MFC from the AC outlet. 5 Unplug the Parallel cable or USB cable from... the MFC. If you do not pack the MFC correctly, 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 Ink Cartridges, page 20...
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Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the original carton as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the MFC. Keep all separate parts and printed materials to Brother as shown below. Note If you are returning your "Exchange" machine. 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...
Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the original carton as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the MFC. Keep all separate parts and printed materials to Brother as shown below. Note If you are returning your "Exchange" machine. 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...
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... cover, and then lift the top cover. 4 Push the appropriate colored ink cartridge covers and remove the ink cartridge. When the counter detects an ink cartridge is running low, you with an ink dot counter that automatically monitors the ink level in the appropriate order. Replacing the Ink Cartridges Your MFC is equipped with a message on the LCD, and then take out...
... cover, and then lift the top cover. 4 Push the appropriate colored ink cartridge covers and remove the ink cartridge. When the counter detects an ink cartridge is running low, you with an ink dot counter that automatically monitors the ink level in the appropriate order. Replacing the Ink Cartridges Your MFC is equipped with a message on the LCD, and then take out...
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...The LCD alternately shows CLEANING and PLEASE WAIT. Your MFC prepares 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 a "head cleaning" and goes ...them with water immediately and consult a doctor if you when a color is running low.) The MFC will enter a cleaning cycle for approximately 3 minutes for each new ink cartridge into the carriage. 8 After installing the ink cartridges, close the top cover and control panel cover. NO. Carefully ...
...The LCD alternately shows CLEANING and PLEASE WAIT. Your MFC prepares 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 a "head cleaning" and goes ...them with water immediately and consult a doctor if you when a color is running low.) The MFC will enter a cleaning cycle for approximately 3 minutes for each new ink cartridge into the carriage. 8 After installing the ink cartridges, close the top cover and control panel cover. NO. Carefully ...