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...Brother authorized dealer or service center, call the country where you can use fax-back system, so you purchased the MFC.... You can get the most from which you can check here for the hearing-impaired) In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER...In USA: 1-800-521-2846 The Brother fax-back system number has been preprogrammed...and product information for all Brother products. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The Brother Solutions Center is available ...MFC using this manual, call 1-877-BROTHER. Visit us at: http://solutions.brother.com You can 't resolve a difficulty with your Brother...
...Brother authorized dealer or service center, call the country where you can use fax-back system, so you purchased the MFC.... You can get the most from which you can check here for the hearing-impaired) In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER...In USA: 1-800-521-2846 The Brother fax-back system number has been preprogrammed...and product information for all Brother products. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The Brother Solutions Center is available ...MFC using this manual, call 1-877-BROTHER. Visit us at: http://solutions.brother.com You can 't resolve a difficulty with your Brother...
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... Option 11-6 2 in 1 11-6 Changing Default Copy Settings 11-7 Copy Quality 11-7 Color Adjustment 11-8 Copy Contrast 11-8 Legal Limitations 11-9 12 Using the MFC as a Printer 12-1 Features 12-1 Printer Driver 12-1 Choosing the Right Kind of Paper 12-2 Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder 12-2 Simultaneous... Key 12-3 Ink Key 12-3 Stop/Exit Key 12-3 Checking the Print Quality 12-3 13 Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only 13-1 Using the Brother MFC-3100C Printer Driver 13-1 Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me/ 2000 Professional and Windows NT® 4.0...
... Option 11-6 2 in 1 11-6 Changing Default Copy Settings 11-7 Copy Quality 11-7 Color Adjustment 11-8 Copy Contrast 11-8 Legal Limitations 11-9 12 Using the MFC as a Printer 12-1 Features 12-1 Printer Driver 12-1 Choosing the Right Kind of Paper 12-2 Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder 12-2 Simultaneous... Key 12-3 Ink Key 12-3 Stop/Exit Key 12-3 Checking the Print Quality 12-3 13 Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only 13-1 Using the Brother MFC-3100C Printer Driver 13-1 Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me/ 2000 Professional and Windows NT® 4.0...
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... Me only 17-1 Main Features 17-1 To Access the On-Line Documentation 17-1 To Install Automatic E-mail Printing (Optional Application 17-1 18 Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh® G3, G4 or iMac™/iBook 18-1 Set Up Your USB-Equipped Apple® Macintosh® G3, G4 ...or iMac™ or iBook™ with Mac OS 8.5-9.2 18-1 Using Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple® Macintosh®.... 18-1 Sending a Fax from Your Macintosh® Application 18-3 Setting Up Your Address Book 18-5 Adding a...
... Me only 17-1 Main Features 17-1 To Access the On-Line Documentation 17-1 To Install Automatic E-mail Printing (Optional Application 17-1 18 Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh® G3, G4 or iMac™/iBook 18-1 Set Up Your USB-Equipped Apple® Macintosh® G3, G4 ...or iMac™ or iBook™ with Mac OS 8.5-9.2 18-1 Using Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple® Macintosh®.... 18-1 Sending a Fax from Your Macintosh® Application 18-3 Setting Up Your Address Book 18-5 Adding a...
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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... Print Quality 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...
...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... Print Quality 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...
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...you access the Menu and Programming mode, and stores your settings in the printer memory. Fax Resolution Sets the resolution when you clear data remaining in the MFC. Black Fax Start Starts sending a black and white fax. or Volume ... you send a fax. Also lets you can press these keys to do an alphabetical search for entering information into the MFC. (For Canada Only): the # key lets you switch the dialing type during a telephone call from PULSE to adjust the..., you dial stored phone numbers by pressing # and a two-digit number. 9 Fax Keys: Color Fax Start Starts sending...
...you access the Menu and Programming mode, and stores your settings in the printer memory. Fax Resolution Sets the resolution when you clear data remaining in the MFC. Black Fax Start Starts sending a black and white fax. or Volume ... you send a fax. Also lets you can press these keys to do an alphabetical search for entering information into the MFC. (For Canada Only): the # key lets you switch the dialing type during a telephone call from PULSE to adjust the..., you dial stored phone numbers by pressing # and a two-digit number. 9 Fax Keys: Color Fax Start Starts sending...
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...Store paper in the "Quality/Color" tab of glossy paper is shiny. Gloss Finish Transparencies: 3M Transparency Film (CG3410) Note The output quality depends on inkjet paper, glossy paper and transparencies... heat. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com and check the latest recommendations for the MFC-3100C Plain Paper: Xerox 4200 Inkjet Paper: KODAK® Premium Inkjet Paper (Matte) Glossy Paper: JETPRINT ...page after copying or printing. I The coated side of the printer driver. Note When you . When using inkjet paper, glossy paper or transparencies, avoid stacking by the kind ...
...Store paper in the "Quality/Color" tab of glossy paper is shiny. Gloss Finish Transparencies: 3M Transparency Film (CG3410) Note The output quality depends on inkjet paper, glossy paper and transparencies... heat. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com and check the latest recommendations for the MFC-3100C Plain Paper: Xerox 4200 Inkjet Paper: KODAK® Premium Inkjet Paper (Matte) Glossy Paper: JETPRINT ...page after copying or printing. I The coated side of the printer driver. Note When you . When using inkjet paper, glossy paper or transparencies, avoid stacking by the kind ...
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... 'll replace only the cartridge that's empty. Straight Paper Path-The MFC can utilize 2 in black. Beautiful Elaborate Output-You can use with your computer: I Quality (Speed) /Media I Color Matching I Halftone I Color Enhance/True2Life I Fast Draft Mode I Watermark I Print Date & Time U S I N G T H E M F C A S A P R I N T E R 12 - 1 Printer Driver You can print up to 8 pages per minute in full...
... 'll replace only the cartridge that's empty. Straight Paper Path-The MFC can utilize 2 in black. Beautiful Elaborate Output-You can use with your computer: I Quality (Speed) /Media I Color Matching I Halftone I Color Enhance/True2Life I Fast Draft Mode I Watermark I Print Date & Time U S I N G T H E M F C A S A P R I N T E R 12 - 1 Printer Driver You can print up to 8 pages per minute in full...
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Simultaneous Printing/Fax Your MFC can clear data remaining in the printer memory by pressing Stop/Exit. 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 print quality and find ... resumes when copying or fax receiving is complete. 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 Improve Print Quality, page 20-10. However, when the MFC is copying or receiving a fax on paper, it...
Simultaneous Printing/Fax Your MFC can clear data remaining in the printer memory by pressing Stop/Exit. 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 print quality and find ... resumes when copying or fax receiving is complete. 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 Improve Print Quality, page 20-10. However, when the MFC is copying or receiving a fax on paper, it...
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... Settings 13 (For Windows® Only) Using the Brother MFC-3100C Printer Driver A Printer Driver is software that translates data from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com. The printer drivers are from Windows® 98. Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional and Windows NT® 4.0) Note The screens...
... Settings 13 (For Windows® Only) Using the Brother MFC-3100C Printer Driver A Printer Driver is software that translates data from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com. The printer drivers are from Windows® 98. Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional and Windows NT® 4.0) Note The screens...
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... you to set up the Paper Size, Paper Source, Paper Thickness, Orientation, Scaling, and Copy/Page Order. To access the Brother printer driver, select Print from the Name drop down list. The Brother MFC-3100C on BRMFC: Properties dialog box will appear: 3 1 2 Select the Apply button to 8.5 × 14". Paper Size The paper size selection... The paper tab screen allows you can even create custom sizes ranging form 3.5 × 5" to apply your selected settings. In the Print dialog box, select Brother MFC-3100C from the File menu. Click the Properties button.
... you to set up the Paper Size, Paper Source, Paper Thickness, Orientation, Scaling, and Copy/Page Order. To access the Brother printer driver, select Print from the Name drop down list. The Brother MFC-3100C on BRMFC: Properties dialog box will appear: 3 1 2 Select the Apply button to 8.5 × 14". Paper Size The paper size selection... The paper tab screen allows you can even create custom sizes ranging form 3.5 × 5" to apply your selected settings. In the Print dialog box, select Brother MFC-3100C from the File menu. Click the Properties button.
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...or clip art). I N D O W S ® O N L Y ) 13 - 6 Paper Type Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Glossy Paper (4 color) Glossy Paper (3 color) Transparencies Transparencies (mirror) Recommended Print Quality Selection Normal Fine Super Fine Super Fine Fine Fine Note The print quality of glossy ...are using repels the black ink, select Glossy Paper (3 color), which simulates black ink by combining the three ink colors. P R I N T E R D R I V E R S E T T I N G S ( F O R W I Auto: The printer driver automatically selects the document type. The MFC changes the way it places dots, depending on your ...
...or clip art). I N D O W S ® O N L Y ) 13 - 6 Paper Type Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Glossy Paper (4 color) Glossy Paper (3 color) Transparencies Transparencies (mirror) Recommended Print Quality Selection Normal Fine Super Fine Super Fine Fine Fine Note The print quality of glossy ...are using repels the black ink, select Glossy Paper (3 color), which simulates black ink by combining the three ink colors. P R I N T E R D R I V E R S E T T I N G S ( F O R W I Auto: The printer driver automatically selects the document type. The MFC changes the way it places dots, depending on your ...
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... Smart Click icon at the top right of the Brother MFC printer driver-OR-you can access the Scanner Settings window. Global Settings AutoLoad Pop-Up-Click this checkbox if you want Brother MFL Control Center to use the PC and any standard Windows® printer driver installed on the PC. B A S E D B R O T H E R M F L - Copy Operations Copy-allows...
... Smart Click icon at the top right of the Brother MFC printer driver-OR-you can access the Scanner Settings window. Global Settings AutoLoad Pop-Up-Click this checkbox if you want Brother MFL Control Center to use the PC and any standard Windows® printer driver installed on the PC. B A S E D B R O T H E R M F L - Copy Operations Copy-allows...
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...software. Multi-Function Link® Pro software and the MFL Pro Printer Driver automatically load the Resource Manager, as needed. Detailed installation and setup instructions are in the On-Line Documentation section of the Brother CD-ROM that were not included in the root directory of the ...-Line Documentation. The Resource Manager allows the single bi-directional Parallel port on the MFC to simulate a Communications port for last-minute important information and troubleshooting tips that is included with your MFC. 16 Setting Up and Using PC FAX 16 (For Windows® Only) Introduction...
...software. Multi-Function Link® Pro software and the MFL Pro Printer Driver automatically load the Resource Manager, as needed. Detailed installation and setup instructions are in the On-Line Documentation section of the Brother CD-ROM that were not included in the root directory of the ...-Line Documentation. The Resource Manager allows the single bi-directional Parallel port on the MFC to simulate a Communications port for last-minute important information and troubleshooting tips that is included with your MFC. 16 Setting Up and Using PC FAX 16 (For Windows® Only) Introduction...
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...Machintosh®, you must be set up with Mac OS 8.5-9.2 (The Brother Scanner Driver works only with Mac OS 8.6-9.2) Using Brother Printer Driver with Mac OS 8.5-9.2 Note Before you can connect the MFC to print. 18 Using the Brother MFC with 18 a New Power Macintosh® G3, G4 or iMac™/...iBook™ Set Up Your USB-Equipped Apple® Macintosh® G3, G4 or iMac™ or iBook™ with Your Apple® Macintosh® To select the Printer: 1 From the Apple menu, open the Chooser. 2 Click the MFL Pro Color...
...Machintosh®, you must be set up with Mac OS 8.5-9.2 (The Brother Scanner Driver works only with Mac OS 8.6-9.2) Using Brother Printer Driver with Mac OS 8.5-9.2 Note Before you can connect the MFC to print. 18 Using the Brother MFC with 18 a New Power Macintosh® G3, G4 or iMac™/...iBook™ Set Up Your USB-Equipped Apple® Macintosh® G3, G4 or iMac™ or iBook™ with Your Apple® Macintosh® To select the Printer: 1 From the Apple menu, open the Chooser. 2 Click the MFL Pro Color...
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... Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares, that may cause undesired operation. 19 - 2 I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N If you are not able to solve a problem with your MFC-3100C, please contact a Brother Authorized Service Center for the printer to operate properly and safely. If...
... Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares, that may cause undesired operation. 19 - 2 I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N If you are not able to solve a problem with your MFC-3100C, please contact a Brother Authorized Service Center for the printer to operate properly and safely. If...
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...in the multi-purpose sheet feeder. 1 Remove any paper from the multipurpose sheet feeder that is jammed in the feeder and reload the paper. The MFC will then feed paper more securely, but paper feeding will take a longer time. Note If PAPER JAM occurs frequently, install the Card Stock Support in... the MFC. Printer Jam or Paper Jam Remove the jammed paper depending on Secure Feed mode by pressing the Ink and Scan to pull it while pushing down...
...in the multi-purpose sheet feeder. 1 Remove any paper from the multipurpose sheet feeder that is jammed in the feeder and reload the paper. The MFC will then feed paper more securely, but paper feeding will take a longer time. Note If PAPER JAM occurs frequently, install the Card Stock Support in... the MFC. Printer Jam or Paper Jam Remove the jammed paper depending on Secure Feed mode by pressing the Ink and Scan to pull it while pushing down...
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...Paper Thickness to Thick in the Paper tab of the Print dialog box, printer page in Montreal). If there is still no ringing when you call your MFC, call Brother Customer Service at : http://solutions.brother.com DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Printing or Receiving Faxes Condensed Print and Horizontal Streaks /...800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in the Printer Driver setting. If there is no answer, check the telephone line cord connection. If the problem continues, call your MFC to hear it answer. Received color fax prints only in Text or Graphics ...
...Paper Thickness to Thick in the Paper tab of the Print dialog box, printer page in Montreal). If there is still no ringing when you call your MFC, call Brother Customer Service at : http://solutions.brother.com DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Printing or Receiving Faxes Condensed Print and Horizontal Streaks /...800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in the Printer Driver setting. If there is no answer, check the telephone line cord connection. If the problem continues, call your MFC to hear it answer. Received color fax prints only in Text or Graphics ...
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...Color' tab in the printer driver. If the copy you clean the print heads five times and the print has not improved, call the telephone company to sounds. In PaperPort®, click File Select Source, highlight the Brother TWAIN Driver and click Select. Click 'Spool Setting' on a single, shared line with your MFC... dense lines. If you answered at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in the printer driver. Cannot print when using Paint Brush. When your MFC, it is dirty (See Cleaning the Scanner, page 20-16.). Turn ON '...
...Color' tab in the printer driver. If the copy you clean the print heads five times and the print has not improved, call the telephone company to sounds. In PaperPort®, click File Select Source, highlight the Brother TWAIN Driver and click Select. Click 'Spool Setting' on a single, shared line with your MFC... dense lines. If you answered at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in the printer driver. Cannot print when using Paint Brush. When your MFC, it is dirty (See Cleaning the Scanner, page 20-16.). Turn ON '...
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... WARNING I Be sure to touch the paper feed star wheels, flat cable and encode film. When you want to clean your MFC printer platen, wipe it with isopropyl alcohol on a lintfree cloth. I N T E N A N C E 20 - 16 Flat Cable Do NOT Touch! Clean the flat white pressure bar and the glass ...strip under the bar with a lint free cloth that is dry. Encode Film Do NOT Touch! Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Scanner Unplug the MFC, and then open the control panel cover.
... WARNING I Be sure to touch the paper feed star wheels, flat cable and encode film. When you want to clean your MFC printer platen, wipe it with isopropyl alcohol on a lintfree cloth. I N T E N A N C E 20 - 16 Flat Cable Do NOT Touch! Clean the flat white pressure bar and the glass ...strip under the bar with a lint free cloth that is dry. Encode Film Do NOT Touch! Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Scanner Unplug the MFC, and then open the control panel cover.
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... quantity and the printer will not be covered by the expiration date written on the display after correcting the cartridge installation) because the colors were mixed. I If you install an ink cartridge in the wrong color position, you must.... Use unopened ink cartridges by warranty. If you have installed ink cartridges, check that the ink cartridges are installed correctly. Use only genuine Brother ink cartridges. I If ink stains your MFC, call Brother Customer Service (See Brother Numbers, page i). 20 - 19 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 I...
... quantity and the printer will not be covered by the expiration date written on the display after correcting the cartridge installation) because the colors were mixed. I If you install an ink cartridge in the wrong color position, you must.... Use unopened ink cartridges by warranty. If you have installed ink cartridges, check that the ink cartridges are installed correctly. Use only genuine Brother ink cartridges. I If ink stains your MFC, call Brother Customer Service (See Brother Numbers, page i). 20 - 19 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 I...