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... R I E S A N D S U P P L I E S For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. Calls must call the country where you can order accessories directly from within that country. If you cannot find the accessory...) 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 ... assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you purchased the...
... R I E S A N D S U P P L I E S For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. Calls must call the country where you can order accessories directly from within that country. If you cannot find the accessory...) 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 ... assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you purchased the...
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... vary from the date you purchased this Product"). The "Warranty Period" 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, cleaning and/or instances where no defects in material or workmanship are not followed and...
... vary from the date you purchased this Product"). The "Warranty Period" 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, cleaning and/or instances where no defects in material or workmanship are not followed and...
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...-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will repair this MFC/Facsimile machine free of charge if defective in material or workmanship. Neither Brother nor anyone else involved in the development, ...production, or delivery of this MFC/Facsimile machine shall be delivered or shipped freight prepaid by anyone other rights which vary from Providence to Providence. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue ...
...-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will repair this MFC/Facsimile machine free of charge if defective in material or workmanship. Neither Brother nor anyone else involved in the development, ...production, or delivery of this MFC/Facsimile machine shall be delivered or shipped freight prepaid by anyone other rights which vary from Providence to Providence. 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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... this 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 Why... 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...
... this 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 Why... 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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... numbers. 1-3 INTRODUCTION Color Copy Makes a full-color copy. Quality Use this key to Lets you scan the next original into your MFC. 2 Reports Accesses the Reports menu so you can quickly and easily select temporary settings (for 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 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...
... numbers. 1-3 INTRODUCTION Color Copy Makes a full-color copy. Quality Use this key to Lets you scan the next original into your MFC. 2 Reports Accesses the Reports menu so you can quickly and easily select temporary settings (for 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 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...
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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 Note If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or ... 2 Packing List Make sure you connect the MFC to your computer using a USB cable or a bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. 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 IEEE...
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 Note If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or ... 2 Packing List Make sure you connect the MFC to your computer using a USB cable or a bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. 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 IEEE...
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... 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. I The MFC must be grounded using a 3-prong plug. We recommend that you can protect yourself from potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone...one end of the telephone line cord 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. Caution Operating the MFC before you want to the jack on the telephone ...
... 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. I The MFC must be grounded using a 3-prong plug. We recommend that you can protect yourself from potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone...one end of the telephone line cord 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. Caution Operating the MFC before you want to the jack on the telephone ...
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...position. 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 so they pop up and out. Installing the Ink Cartridges 1 Check that you turned on the power (by pulling it toward you and... lifting it toward you ( 1 ), then lift the top cover toward the back ( 2 ). PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH Colored Ink Cartridge Covers Ink Cartridge Covers White Shipping Cover White Shipping ...
...position. 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 so they pop up and out. Installing the Ink Cartridges 1 Check that you turned on the power (by pulling it toward you and... lifting it toward you ( 1 ), then lift the top cover toward the back ( 2 ). PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH Colored Ink Cartridge Covers Ink Cartridge Covers White Shipping Cover White Shipping ...
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...the direction away from you . Opening 2-9 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS We recommend that will need it clicks. Be sure to right in this part 7 Each color has its own correct position. Caution I Do not throw away the white shipping cover. Don't touch this order: Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta. 5.... I The bottom of the white shipping cover is wet with water immediately, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor. Match the colors of the ink cartridge. WARNING If ink gets in your hands and clothing, peel the sealing tape gently and slowly. Important To prevent spilling ink and ...
...the direction away from you . Opening 2-9 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS We recommend that will need it clicks. Be sure to right in this part 7 Each color has its own correct position. Caution I Do not throw away the white shipping cover. Don't touch this order: Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta. 5.... I The bottom of the white shipping cover is wet with water immediately, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor. Match the colors of the ink cartridge. WARNING If ink gets in your hands and clothing, peel the sealing tape gently and slowly. Important To prevent spilling ink and ...
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...on the sheet. Warranty coverage does not apply to install each color ink cartridge. 9 After installing all ink cartridges, close the top cover and control panel cover until they click into place. Use only genuine Brother ink cartridges. Caution Make sure the paper is finished, the LCD shows ...EMPTY shows on the LCD after correcting the cartridge installation and before you install the ink cartridges, check to the print head in the cartridge. Your MFC will not be covered by warranty. I If you mix the colors by installing an ink cartridge in the multi-purpose sheet feeder. I ...
...on the sheet. Warranty coverage does not apply to install each color ink cartridge. 9 After installing all ink cartridges, close the top cover and control panel cover until they click into place. Use only genuine Brother ink cartridges. Caution Make sure the paper is finished, the LCD shows ...EMPTY shows on the LCD after correcting the cartridge installation and before you install the ink cartridges, check to the print head in the cartridge. Your MFC will not be covered by warranty. I If you mix the colors by installing an ink cartridge in the multi-purpose sheet feeder. I ...
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Printer Driver You can print up to 8 pages per minute in full color, and up to use various types of a particular color ink, you'll replace only the cartridge that's empty. Brilliant High Quality Output-Printing at 2400 × 1200 dpi resolution on glossy paper gives ... interface allows bi-directional (IEEE 1284 compliant) communication with your computer. Straight Paper Path-The MFC can utilize 2 in this manual. Beautiful Elaborate Output-You can use with the MFC, please read Chapter 3 in 1, watermark printing, True2Life technology and other features for fast comunication...
Printer Driver You can print up to 8 pages per minute in full color, and up to use various types of a particular color ink, you'll replace only the cartridge that's empty. Brilliant High Quality Output-Printing at 2400 × 1200 dpi resolution on glossy paper gives ... interface allows bi-directional (IEEE 1284 compliant) communication with your computer. Straight Paper Path-The MFC can utilize 2 in this manual. Beautiful Elaborate Output-You can use with the MFC, please read Chapter 3 in 1, watermark printing, True2Life technology and other features for fast comunication...
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... is complete. Checking the Print Quality If you want to check the print quality and find out how 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 will continue during PC printing.... Simultaneous Printing/Fax Your MFC can clear data remaining in the printer memory by pressing Stop/Exit. Fax sending will need to Improve Print Quality, page 20-10. However, when the MFC...
... is complete. Checking the Print Quality If you want to check the print quality and find out how 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 will continue during PC printing.... Simultaneous Printing/Fax Your MFC can clear data remaining in the printer memory by pressing Stop/Exit. Fax sending will need to Improve Print Quality, page 20-10. However, when the MFC...
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... See page 20-3. 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 G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E Polled Waiting mode. Use the MFC at : http://solutions.brother.com ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION CHECK CARTRIDGE An ink cartridge is not closed completely. 20 Troubleshooting and 20 Routine Maintenance Troubleshooting IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must...
... See page 20-3. 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 G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E Polled Waiting mode. Use the MFC at : http://solutions.brother.com ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION CHECK CARTRIDGE An ink cartridge is not closed completely. 20 Troubleshooting and 20 Routine Maintenance Troubleshooting IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must...
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... feature to perform scan operations; 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. The MFC's "handshake" will request that it , the color fax will request that is too large for the...
... feature to perform scan operations; 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. The MFC's "handshake" will request that it , the color fax will request that is too large for the...
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... the type of Sentences Are Cut Off If your copy looks good, you call your MFC, call your MFC's scanner operation. 20 - 7 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 The recommended environment for your MFC, make a copy to see if the problem is between 68°F to Run Make...the copy looks bad, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in Montreal). Replace the color ink cartridges that the ink may be dirty. at : http://solutions.brother.com DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Printing or ...
... the type of Sentences Are Cut Off If your copy looks good, you call your MFC, call your MFC's scanner operation. 20 - 7 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 The recommended environment for your MFC, make a copy to see if the problem is between 68°F to Run Make...the copy looks bad, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in Montreal). Replace the color ink cartridges that the ink may be dirty. at : http://solutions.brother.com DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Printing or ...
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...Set. Print Quality Check If the print quality is finished, the MFC will clean the print head automatically. STEP A: Color Block Quality Check The LCD shows: IS STEP "A" OK? ...and B. each contains two print cartridges. When cleaning is not satisfactory, you can clean either black and cyan, yellow and magenta or all four colors by touching it with your ...printed pages. You can print a Print Quality Check Sheet to help you identify settings you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved, call Brother...
...Set. Print Quality Check If the print quality is finished, the MFC will clean the print head automatically. STEP A: Color Block Quality Check The LCD shows: IS STEP "A" OK? ...and B. each contains two print cartridges. When cleaning is not satisfactory, you can clean either black and cyan, yellow and magenta or all four colors by touching it with your ...printed pages. You can print a Print Quality Check Sheet to help you identify settings you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved, call Brother...
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... Check Sheet, 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 your MFC over six months or the expiration date written on the cartridge package has passed. 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... cause permanent damage and may not have been stored properly before use.) After replacing the ink cartridge, check it . 5 Press Stop/Exit. For 600 DPI, press the number of the test...test print procedures at least five times for the clogged color. (Perhaps the ink cartridge was in Montreal).
... Check Sheet, 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 your MFC over six months or the expiration date written on the cartridge package has passed. 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... cause permanent damage and may not have been stored properly before use.) After replacing the ink cartridge, check it . 5 Press Stop/Exit. For 600 DPI, press the number of the test...test print procedures at least five times for the clogged color. (Perhaps the ink cartridge was in Montreal).
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... are packing the machine for Brother Exchange Service, keep them. Caution Do not unplug the MFC after a print job until 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 20-17.) To attach...
... are packing the machine for Brother Exchange Service, keep them. Caution Do not unplug the MFC after a print job until 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 20-17.) To attach...
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Keep all separate parts and printed materials to Brother as shown below. Note If you are returning your "Exchange" machine. 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 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...
Keep all separate parts and printed materials to Brother as shown below. Note If you are returning your "Exchange" machine. 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 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...