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If You Need to Call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: MFC-5100C Serial Number:* Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: * The serial number is on the back of a theft, fire or warranty service. ©1996-2001 Brother Industries, Ltd. Retain this Owner's Manual with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of the unit.
If You Need to Call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: MFC-5100C Serial Number:* Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: * The serial number is on the back of a theft, fire or warranty service. ©1996-2001 Brother Industries, Ltd. Retain this Owner's Manual with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of the unit.
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This system is our one from which you can't resolve a difficulty with your MFC using this manual, call 1-800-284-4357. http://solutions.brother.com You can use fax-back system, so you purchased the MFC. For Customer Service In USA: 1-800-284-4329 (voice) 1-908-575-8790 (fax) 1-800-284...-3238 (TTY service for Brother driver updates. In USA: 1-800-521-2846 The Brother fax-back system number has been preprogrammed on Speed Dial # 01. BROTHER NUMBERS i You can check...
This system is our one from which you can't resolve a difficulty with your MFC using this manual, call 1-800-284-4357. http://solutions.brother.com You can use fax-back system, so you purchased the MFC. For Customer Service In USA: 1-800-284-4329 (voice) 1-908-575-8790 (fax) 1-800-284...-3238 (TTY service for Brother driver updates. In USA: 1-800-521-2846 The Brother fax-back system number has been preprogrammed on Speed Dial # 01. BROTHER NUMBERS i You can check...
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For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. ii O R D E 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 can visit us online for a complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) In ...-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 Telephone...assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you purchased the...
For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. ii O R D E 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 can visit us online for a complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) In ...-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 Telephone...assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you purchased the...
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..., TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50. D I S C L A I M E R O F W A R R A N T I C E - Notice - Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential... presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to change without notice. IN NO EVENT WILL BROTHER'S LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS...
..., TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50. D I S C L A I M E R O F W A R R A N T I C E - Notice - Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential... presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to change without notice. IN NO EVENT WILL BROTHER'S LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS...
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...your original Product are not covered by the limited warranty; (iii) the proper packaging instructions are not followed and has caused damage to Brother within five (5) business days; (ii) the malfunctions of the Product. The refurbished or remanufactured Product you receive will do not return ...your original Product to the product; working product with a photocopy of your original non- BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have been used with...
...your original Product are not covered by the limited warranty; (iii) the proper packaging instructions are not followed and has caused damage to Brother within five (5) business days; (ii) the malfunctions of the Product. The refurbished or remanufactured Product you receive will do not return ...your original Product to the product; working product with a photocopy of your original non- BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have been used with...
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... WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD. Model Serial Date of purchase Store where purchased:___________ Location of store Important: We ... or requires service. At any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages or specific relief. MFC LIMITED WARRANTY (USA) v This Limited Warranty (and Brother's obligation to you) may not apply to you . Product Support: Toll-free Customer Service...
... WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD. Model Serial Date of purchase Store where purchased:___________ Location of store Important: We ... or requires service. At any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages or specific relief. MFC LIMITED WARRANTY (USA) v This Limited Warranty (and Brother's obligation to you) may not apply to you . Product Support: Toll-free Customer Service...
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... all repairs thereafter shall be liable for any failure of the MFC/Facsimile machine to operate properly. For Technical Support or for proper packaging.) BROTHER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,... damage caused from service, maintenance, modifications, or tampering by the end user/purchaser of the possibility of such damages. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6 vi L I M I T E D W A R R ...
... all repairs thereafter shall be liable for any failure of the MFC/Facsimile machine to operate properly. For Technical Support or for proper packaging.) BROTHER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,... damage caused from service, maintenance, modifications, or tampering by the end user/purchaser of the possibility of such damages. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6 vi L I M I T E D W A R R ...
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... Black Fax Start, when the LCD shows the name you want to select SORT, and then press Menu/Set. Press Black Copy or Color Copy. brother.com Brother Accessories & Supplies: In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-877...Options. 4 Press or to select OPT:STACK/ SORT, and then press Menu/Set. 5 Press or to call. Brother fax-back system : In USA: 1-800-521-2846 Brother Global Web Site : http://www.brother.com Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Product Support http://solutions. Making Copies Making a Single Copy 1 Place the original ...
... Black Fax Start, when the LCD shows the name you want to select SORT, and then press Menu/Set. Press Black Copy or Color Copy. brother.com Brother Accessories & Supplies: In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-877...Options. 4 Press or to select OPT:STACK/ SORT, and then press Menu/Set. 5 Press or to call. Brother fax-back system : In USA: 1-800-521-2846 Brother Global Web Site : http://www.brother.com Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Product Support http://solutions. Making Copies Making a Single Copy 1 Place the original ...
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...a Scheduled Job 5-6 Telephone Services 5-7 Distinctive Ring 5-7 What Does Your Telephone Company's "Distinctive Ring" Do 5-7 What Does Brother's "Distinctive Ring" Do 5-7 Do You Have Voice Mail 5-8 Before You Choose the Ring Pattern to Register 5-8 Very Important... 6-4 Fax Resolution 6-4 Manual Transmission (With an External Telephone) ......... 6-5 Automatic Transmission 6-5 Color Fax Transmission 6-5 Manual and Automatic Fax Redial 6-5 Dual Access (Not Available for Color Fax 6-5 Real Time Transmission 6-6 Checking Job Status 6-7 Canceling a Job in Memory 6-7 Advanced...
...a Scheduled Job 5-6 Telephone Services 5-7 Distinctive Ring 5-7 What Does Your Telephone Company's "Distinctive Ring" Do 5-7 What Does Brother's "Distinctive Ring" Do 5-7 Do You Have Voice Mail 5-8 Before You Choose the Ring Pattern to Register 5-8 Very Important... 6-4 Fax Resolution 6-4 Manual Transmission (With an External Telephone) ......... 6-5 Automatic Transmission 6-5 Color Fax Transmission 6-5 Manual and Automatic Fax Redial 6-5 Dual Access (Not Available for Color Fax 6-5 Real Time Transmission 6-6 Checking Job Status 6-7 Canceling a Job in Memory 6-7 Advanced...
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... 10-7 2 in 1 10-8 4 in 1 10-8 Poster 10-8 Changing Default Copy Settings 10-9 Copy Quality 10-9 Color Adjustment 10-10 Copy Contrast 10-10 Legal Limitations 10-11 11 Using the MFC as a Printer 11-1 Features 11-1 Printer Driver 11-1 Choosing the Right Kind of Paper 11-2 Multi-purpose Sheet...11-3 Ink Key 11-3 Stop/Exit Key 11-3 Checking the Print Quality 11-3 12 Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only 12-1 Using the Brother MFC-5100C Printer Driver 12-1 Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me/ 2000 Professional and Windows NT® 4.0 12-1 Paper ...
... 10-7 2 in 1 10-8 4 in 1 10-8 Poster 10-8 Changing Default Copy Settings 10-9 Copy Quality 10-9 Color Adjustment 10-10 Copy Contrast 10-10 Legal Limitations 10-11 11 Using the MFC as a Printer 11-1 Features 11-1 Printer Driver 11-1 Choosing the Right Kind of Paper 11-2 Multi-purpose Sheet...11-3 Ink Key 11-3 Stop/Exit Key 11-3 Checking the Print Quality 11-3 12 Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only 12-1 Using the Brother MFC-5100C Printer Driver 12-1 Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me/ 2000 Professional and Windows NT® 4.0 12-1 Paper ...
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... Collate 12-3 Reverse Order 12-3 Paper Thickness 12-4 Scaling 12-4 Paper Source 12-4 Quality/Color Tab 12-5 Quality 12-5 Media 12-6 Document 12-6 Color Matching 12-7 Custom Setting 12-7 Halftone Pattern 12-7 Color Enhance 12-8 Color/Mono 12-9 Bi-Directional Printing 12-9 Fast Draft Mode 12-9 Advanced Tab 12-9 Watermark 12...-10 Watermark Bitmap 12-10 Position 12-11 Device Options 12-11 Print Date & Time 12-11 Support 12-12 Web Update 12-12 Brother Solutions Center 12-12 Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows® XP 12-13 Layout Tab 12-13 *1 Orientation 12-13 *2 ...
... Collate 12-3 Reverse Order 12-3 Paper Thickness 12-4 Scaling 12-4 Paper Source 12-4 Quality/Color Tab 12-5 Quality 12-5 Media 12-6 Document 12-6 Color Matching 12-7 Custom Setting 12-7 Halftone Pattern 12-7 Color Enhance 12-8 Color/Mono 12-9 Bi-Directional Printing 12-9 Fast Draft Mode 12-9 Advanced Tab 12-9 Watermark 12...-10 Watermark Bitmap 12-10 Position 12-11 Device Options 12-11 Print Date & Time 12-11 Support 12-12 Web Update 12-12 Brother Solutions Center 12-12 Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows® XP 12-13 Layout Tab 12-13 *1 Orientation 12-13 *2 ...
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... Auto 12-17 *4 Printer Features 12-18 13 Using the Windows®-Based Brother MFL-Pro Control Center ... 13-1 Brother MFL-Pro Control Center 13-1 AutoLoad the Brother Control Center 13-1 How to Turn Off AutoLoad 13-2 Using the Color Scan Key 13-2 Scan to E-mail 13-3 Scan Image 13-3 Scan/OCR... 13-3 Brother Control Center Features 13-4 Auto Configuration 13-4 Scanning Operations 13-4 Copy Operations 13-5 PC Fax Operation 13-5 Scanner Settings for Scan, Copy and ...
... Auto 12-17 *4 Printer Features 12-18 13 Using the Windows®-Based Brother MFL-Pro Control Center ... 13-1 Brother MFL-Pro Control Center 13-1 AutoLoad the Brother Control Center 13-1 How to Turn Off AutoLoad 13-2 Using the Color Scan Key 13-2 Scan to E-mail 13-3 Scan Image 13-3 Scan/OCR... 13-3 Brother Control Center Features 13-4 Auto Configuration 13-4 Scanning Operations 13-4 Copy Operations 13-5 PC Fax Operation 13-5 Scanner Settings for Scan, Copy and ...
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... an Image 14-8 How to Use PreScan to Adjust an Image 14-8 Setting Up and Using PC FAX (For Windows® Only 15-1 Introduction 15-1 Brother Resource Manager 15-1 MFC Remote Setup 15-2 PC FAX Sending (For Windows® Only 15-3 Setting Up User Information 15-3 Setting Up Sending 15-4
... an Image 14-8 How to Use PreScan to Adjust an Image 14-8 Setting Up and Using PC FAX (For Windows® Only 15-1 Introduction 15-1 Brother Resource Manager 15-1 MFC Remote Setup 15-2 PC FAX Sending (For Windows® Only 15-3 Setting Up User Information 15-3 Setting Up Sending 15-4
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... Me Only 16-1 Main Features 16-1 To Access the On-Line Documentation 16-1 To Install Automatic E-mail Printing (Optional Application 16-1 17 Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh® G3, G4 or iMac™/iBook 17-1 Set Up Your USB-Equipped Apple® Macintosh® G3, G4 or... iMac™ or iBook™ with Mac OS 8.5-9.2 17-1 Using Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple® Macintosh®.....17-1 Sending a Fax from Your Macintosh® Application 17-3 Setting Up Your Address Book 17-5 Adding ...
... Me Only 16-1 Main Features 16-1 To Access the On-Line Documentation 16-1 To Install Automatic E-mail Printing (Optional Application 16-1 17 Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh® G3, G4 or iMac™/iBook 17-1 Set Up Your USB-Equipped Apple® Macintosh® G3, G4 or... iMac™ or iBook™ with Mac OS 8.5-9.2 17-1 Using Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple® Macintosh®.....17-1 Sending a Fax from Your Macintosh® Application 17-3 Setting Up Your Address Book 17-5 Adding ...
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...Only 18-3 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 18-3 Important Safety Instructions 18-4 Trademarks 18-5 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 19-1 Troubleshooting 19-1 Error Messages 19-1 Original Jams and Paper Jams 19-3 Printer Jam or Paper Jam 19-4 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC 19-7 How ...to Improve Print Quality 19-9 Cleaning the Print Heads 19-9 Print Quality Check 19-10 STEP A: Color Block Quality Check 19-10 STEP B: Alignment Check 19-11 Packing and Shipping ...
...Only 18-3 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 18-3 Important Safety Instructions 18-4 Trademarks 18-5 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 19-1 Troubleshooting 19-1 Error Messages 19-1 Original Jams and Paper Jams 19-3 Printer Jam or Paper Jam 19-4 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC 19-7 How ...to Improve Print Quality 19-9 Cleaning the Print Heads 19-9 Print Quality Check 19-10 STEP A: Color Block Quality Check 19-10 STEP B: Alignment Check 19-11 Packing and Shipping ...
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...injury. boldface Bold typeface identifies a specific key on the LCD of this manual. Improper Setup alerts you through programming your MFC has a Reports key. Warnings detail precautions you must take to find information about how the current operation interacts with LCD ... correct key presses, we've added illustrations showing some of Contents. However, you the proper response for purchasing a Brother multi-function center (MFC). For clarification, and to help you to print a list of basic operational steps. Press Reports and 1 to related topic....
...injury. boldface Bold typeface identifies a specific key on the LCD of this manual. Improper Setup alerts you through programming your MFC has a Reports key. Warnings detail precautions you must take to find information about how the current operation interacts with LCD ... correct key presses, we've added illustrations showing some of Contents. However, you the proper response for purchasing a Brother multi-function center (MFC). For clarification, and to help you to print a list of basic operational steps. Press Reports and 1 to related topic....
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... and return it to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your registration. Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only) After programming your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included with your MFC, and then fax it to complete your first transmission. To Complete Your MFC-5100C Registration On-Line 1 Insert... Setting Station ID, page 4-2.) In USA: 1-877-268-9575 When your TEST SHEET is received, a Confirmation Sheet and Product Registration form will verify that your MFC is properly installed. This will be sent back to register your...
... and return it to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your registration. Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only) After programming your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included with your MFC, and then fax it to complete your first transmission. To Complete Your MFC-5100C Registration On-Line 1 Insert... Setting Station ID, page 4-2.) In USA: 1-877-268-9575 When your TEST SHEET is received, a Confirmation Sheet and Product Registration form will verify that your MFC is properly installed. This will be sent back to register your...
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...way to replace your phone line, and be able to listen for about this choice, which you dial and press Black Fax Start; Your Brother MFC is designed to work in tandem with an answering machine or TAD (telephone answering device). (See Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD),... line. Custom Features Do You Have Voice Mail on which is set Voice Mail and the Brother MFC to the other from receiving faxes. If you set to send a fax, you 're a first-time MFC user, fax operation might seem a little mysterious. soft, intermittent beeps at 4-second intervals. ...
...way to replace your phone line, and be able to listen for about this choice, which you dial and press Black Fax Start; Your Brother MFC is designed to work in tandem with an answering machine or TAD (telephone answering device). (See Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD),... line. Custom Features Do You Have Voice Mail on which is set Voice Mail and the Brother MFC to the other from receiving faxes. If you set to send a fax, you 're a first-time MFC user, fax operation might seem a little mysterious. soft, intermittent beeps at 4-second intervals. ...
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...Ordering Accessories and Supplies on page ii for Bi-directional IEEE 1284 Cable Tie Ink Cartridges Telephone Line Cord Paper Tray Owner's Manual Brother Color Suite CD-ROM Card Stock Support Document Cover Scanner Cover Test Sheet (For USA Only) Software License Agreement Quick Setup Guide Accessory...NOT throw away the filter core and cable tie by accident. 2 Assembly and Connections 2 Packing List Make sure you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with Extension Paper Wire Extension Filter Core for the correct item numbers. Caution Whenever you have the...
...Ordering Accessories and Supplies on page ii for Bi-directional IEEE 1284 Cable Tie Ink Cartridges Telephone Line Cord Paper Tray Owner's Manual Brother Color Suite CD-ROM Card Stock Support Document Cover Scanner Cover Test Sheet (For USA Only) Software License Agreement Quick Setup Guide Accessory...NOT throw away the filter core and cable tie by accident. 2 Assembly and Connections 2 Packing List Make sure you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with Extension Paper Wire Extension Filter Core for the correct item numbers. Caution Whenever you have the...
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... Transparencies designed for the settings you've chosen, always set the Paper Type to select the correct media in the "Quality/Color" tab in the MFC. Important Safety Instructions 1 Do not use this product near appliances that can be used with the shiny side facing up toward... and keep it exits the machine. Use only recommended transparencies. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com and check the latest recommendations for the MFC-5100C Plain Paper: Xerox 4200 Inkjet Paper: KODAK® Premium Inkjet Paper (Matte) Glossy Paper: JETPRINT PHOTO® Graphic image paper - Keep the paper ...
... Transparencies designed for the settings you've chosen, always set the Paper Type to select the correct media in the "Quality/Color" tab in the MFC. Important Safety Instructions 1 Do not use this product near appliances that can be used with the shiny side facing up toward... and keep it exits the machine. Use only recommended transparencies. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com and check the latest recommendations for the MFC-5100C Plain Paper: Xerox 4200 Inkjet Paper: KODAK® Premium Inkjet Paper (Matte) Glossy Paper: JETPRINT PHOTO® Graphic image paper - Keep the paper ...