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...a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from Brother. (In the USA, you can visit us online for a complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445... Coated Paper Glossy Paper Transparancies Print Head Power Protector Telephone Line Cord IEEE-1284 Bi-directional Cable Reference Guide for Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0. Brother Coated Paper is not available for Improving Print Quality Owner's Manual * Brother MFC-9100 Series Software on floppy disks...
...a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from Brother. (In the USA, you can visit us online for a complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445... Coated Paper Glossy Paper Transparancies Print Head Power Protector Telephone Line Cord IEEE-1284 Bi-directional Cable Reference Guide for Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0. Brother Coated Paper is not available for Improving Print Quality Owner's Manual * Brother MFC-9100 Series Software on floppy disks...
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... specifications for consumable items, such as Ink Cartridges, Print Heads, etc. The repaired or replacement product will expedite, in most instances by the next business day, the exchange of your Brother Authorized Service Center, call Brother Customer Service and if the representative cannot correct the product... WARRANTY (USA) For the name of your non working product, which shall become the property of Brother. BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For MFC 9100C Only) (For USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have been used...
... specifications for consumable items, such as Ink Cartridges, Print Heads, etc. The repaired or replacement product will expedite, in most instances by the next business day, the exchange of your Brother Authorized Service Center, call Brother Customer Service and if the representative cannot correct the product... WARRANTY (USA) For the name of your non working product, which shall become the property of Brother. BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For MFC 9100C Only) (For USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have been used...
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...Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID the Warranty. (Refer to a "Brother" Authorized Service Center, together with the Serial Number or Rating Label removed ...print heads) or damage caused by accident, neglect, misuse or improper installation or operation, any damage caused from service, maintenance, modifications, or tampering by Brother, its Authorized Service Centers, will VOID your warranty. (Refer to use of your Operation Manual for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother...
...Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID the Warranty. (Refer to a "Brother" Authorized Service Center, together with the Serial Number or Rating Label removed ...print heads) or damage caused by accident, neglect, misuse or improper installation or operation, any damage caused from service, maintenance, modifications, or tampering by Brother, its Authorized Service Centers, will VOID your warranty. (Refer to use of your Operation Manual for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother...
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... Instructions 20-4 Compilation and Publication Notice 20-6 Trademarks 20-6 21 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 21-1 Troubleshooting 21-1 Fax-Back System 21-1 Brother Home Page 21-1 Brother Bulletin Board 21-1 Error Messages 21-1 Document Jams and Paper Jams 21-4 Document Jam in the Top of the ADF Unit 21-4 ...Document Jam Inside the ADF Unit 21-4 Paper Jam 21-5 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC 21-6 How to Improve Print Quality 21-10 Test Print 21-10 Cleaning the Print Head 21-10 Aligning Ink Cartridges 21-11 Turning Off Bi-directional...
... Instructions 20-4 Compilation and Publication Notice 20-6 Trademarks 20-6 21 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 21-1 Troubleshooting 21-1 Fax-Back System 21-1 Brother Home Page 21-1 Brother Bulletin Board 21-1 Error Messages 21-1 Document Jams and Paper Jams 21-4 Document Jam in the Top of the ADF Unit 21-4 ...Document Jam Inside the ADF Unit 21-4 Paper Jam 21-5 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC 21-6 How to Improve Print Quality 21-10 Test Print 21-10 Cleaning the Print Head 21-10 Aligning Ink Cartridges 21-11 Turning Off Bi-directional...
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...of some screen displays also help you for purchasing a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). Test Sheet Procedures (For USA Only) After programming your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included with LCD screen prompts to print a list of this document is properly installed. (See... Setting Station ID, pages 4-2 to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your MFC has a Help Key. Finding Information All chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the back of ...
...of some screen displays also help you for purchasing a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). Test Sheet Procedures (For USA Only) After programming your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included with LCD screen prompts to print a list of this document is properly installed. (See... Setting Station ID, pages 4-2 to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your MFC has a Help Key. Finding Information All chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the back of ...
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... for entering information into the Redial / Pause Redials the last number called. Speed Dial Lets you dial fax numbers. MFC. Ink Management Cleans the ink print heads and/or resets the ink dot counter after replacing and ink cartridge. 10 Color Printer Keys: Enlarge/Reduce On/OffLine Use this key to the factory default settings.
... for entering information into the Redial / Pause Redials the last number called. Speed Dial Lets you dial fax numbers. MFC. Ink Management Cleans the ink print heads and/or resets the ink dot counter after replacing and ink cartridge. 10 Color Printer Keys: Enlarge/Reduce On/OffLine Use this key to the factory default settings.
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...3 Connect the telephone line cord. Connect one end of the MFC and lift the scanner cover. s Since the MFC is no ON/OFF switch. After a few seconds, the print head will permanently damage the print head. 2 Connect the power cord. When you install the ink ...cartridges will move your MFC on the MFC and the other end to its replacement position. 2 Print Head 1 2-8 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS When you connect it to your MFC, protect yourself ...
...3 Connect the telephone line cord. Connect one end of the MFC and lift the scanner cover. s Since the MFC is no ON/OFF switch. After a few seconds, the print head will permanently damage the print head. 2 Connect the power cord. When you install the ink ...cartridges will move your MFC on the MFC and the other end to its replacement position. 2 Print Head 1 2-8 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS When you connect it to your MFC, protect yourself ...
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...? 1.YES 2.NO Check the print quality of ink left in the wrong color position, you must clean the print head several colors. If ink stains your body or clothing, wash with a problem. ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2 - 11 If it up within six months of installation. WARNING If ink gets in the MFC and use refilled cartridges may...
...? 1.YES 2.NO Check the print quality of ink left in the wrong color position, you must clean the print head several colors. If ink stains your body or clothing, wash with a problem. ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2 - 11 If it up within six months of installation. WARNING If ink gets in the MFC and use refilled cartridges may...
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Fax sending will need to clean the print head, page 21-10. Printer Operation Keys On/OffLine Key This key toggles the MFC's OnLine and OffLine print status, which appears on paper, it pauses the PC printing operation, and resumes when copying or fax receiving is copying or receiving a ... . Priority Key When you may need to resume printing. Instead, faxes are having trouble with one of the ink colors, you press Priority , the MFC enters printer mode, and will not print faxes on paper. Simultaneous Printing/Fax Your MFC can clear data remaining in the memory until you ...
Fax sending will need to clean the print head, page 21-10. Printer Operation Keys On/OffLine Key This key toggles the MFC's OnLine and OffLine print status, which appears on paper, it pauses the PC printing operation, and resumes when copying or fax receiving is copying or receiving a ... . Priority Key When you may need to resume printing. Instead, faxes are having trouble with one of the ink colors, you press Priority , the MFC enters printer mode, and will not print faxes on paper. Simultaneous Printing/Fax Your MFC can clear data remaining in the memory until you ...
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... clean the print head on the MFC to check the colors. To get the closest color to your monitor by clicking this monitor calibration program is different between monitors and the MFC. The method used to express color is used. To discover the monitor's characteristics, this button. As the printer driver knows the MFC's characteristics, it prints in the MFC. If...
... clean the print head on the MFC to check the colors. To get the closest color to your monitor by clicking this monitor calibration program is different between monitors and the MFC. The method used to express color is used. To discover the monitor's characteristics, this button. As the printer driver knows the MFC's characteristics, it prints in the MFC. If...
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...Printer Adjustment Tab Vertical Alignment If you see which color has problems. 1 Select the color to 9) for 360 and 720 dpi. The best aligned sample is where the printed vertical line is connected to the PC, turned ON and loaded with Letter size paper. 2 Click the Vertical Alignment button to print... Online shows again on the printout, clean the print head. Cleaning If you see poor print quality, 1 Please check that the printer is straight and the upper and lower shaded squares are missing on the MFC display. The MFC starts cleaning. Print the test page and to see dots are the...
...Printer Adjustment Tab Vertical Alignment If you see which color has problems. 1 Select the color to 9) for 360 and 720 dpi. The best aligned sample is where the printed vertical line is connected to the PC, turned ON and loaded with Letter size paper. 2 Click the Vertical Alignment button to print... Online shows again on the printout, clean the print head. Cleaning If you see poor print quality, 1 Please check that the printer is straight and the upper and lower shaded squares are missing on the MFC display. The MFC starts cleaning. Print the test page and to see dots are the...
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...Service for it . The other party or other party's polling setup. Try to cassette. Documents were not inserted See page 21-4. Unplug the MFC and wait 30 minutes for assistance: USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 ...Polled Waiting mode. ERROR CONNECTION FAIL COOLING DOWN COVER OPEN DISCONNECTED DOCUMENT JAM INK EMPTY MFC cassette cover is open or MFC cassette is not in the cassette. or fed properly, or document scanned from ADF was longer than about 40 inches (90cm). Size setting. The print head has overheated.
...Service for it . The other party or other party's polling setup. Try to cassette. Documents were not inserted See page 21-4. Unplug the MFC and wait 30 minutes for assistance: USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 ...Polled Waiting mode. ERROR CONNECTION FAIL COOLING DOWN COVER OPEN DISCONNECTED DOCUMENT JAM INK EMPTY MFC cassette cover is open or MFC cassette is not in the cassette. or fed properly, or document scanned from ADF was longer than about 40 inches (90cm). Size setting. The print head has overheated.
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...paper or other item, gently pull it out, then close the scanner cover again. may be jammed inside the MFC. Press the Scanner Cover Release Button and lift the scanner cover. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number, at: USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: ...-6660 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 PRINTER JAM The paper is jammed in the memory. NOT REGISTERED You tried to the date and time prompt, it properly. (See pages 21-16-21-19.) WARMING UP The print head detects low temperature. If the MFC cannot reset itself and return to access a ...
...paper or other item, gently pull it out, then close the scanner cover again. may be jammed inside the MFC. Press the Scanner Cover Release Button and lift the scanner cover. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number, at: USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: ...-6660 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 PRINTER JAM The paper is jammed in the memory. NOT REGISTERED You tried to the date and time prompt, it properly. (See pages 21-16-21-19.) WARMING UP The print head detects low temperature. If the MFC cannot reset itself and return to access a ...
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...within Montreal). 21 - 6 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Adjust the Vertical Alignment. (See page 14-12.) Printing Too Dark or Too Light Make sure your MFC is between 50º F to Run. Check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. If ...Brother Sentences Are Cut Off. Try receiving from another fax machine. Poor Quality Print Make sure the Printer Driver matches the type of phone line. Printing Appears Dirty Make sure you are not dirty with your copy looks good, you are using . (See Print Media on the package. White Lines in Text or Clean the print head...
...within Montreal). 21 - 6 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Adjust the Vertical Alignment. (See page 14-12.) Printing Too Dark or Too Light Make sure your MFC is between 50º F to Run. Check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. If ...Brother Sentences Are Cut Off. Try receiving from another fax machine. Poor Quality Print Make sure the Printer Driver matches the type of phone line. Printing Appears Dirty Make sure you are not dirty with your copy looks good, you are using . (See Print Media on the package. White Lines in Text or Clean the print head...
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... feature on a single line with no custom features is probably temporary noise or static on a single, shared line with custom features. Brother's ECM feature should help overcome this problem. This condition is related to FINE or SUPERFINE. Scanning Difficulties TWAIN Errors appear while scanning. ... sending the fax again. Handling Incoming Calls Vertical Black Lines When Sending If the copy you clean the print heads five times and the print has not improved, call your MFC, it answer. For example: If you are sending or receiving a fax message while a custom feature signal comes ...
... feature on a single line with no custom features is probably temporary noise or static on a single, shared line with custom features. Brother's ECM feature should help overcome this problem. This condition is related to FINE or SUPERFINE. Scanning Difficulties TWAIN Errors appear while scanning. ... sending the fax again. Handling Incoming Calls Vertical Black Lines When Sending If the copy you clean the print heads five times and the print has not improved, call your MFC, it answer. For example: If you are sending or receiving a fax message while a custom feature signal comes ...
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... Brother Customer Service for assistance at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660 (from within Canada), or 1-514-685-6464 (from the printer driver. The MFC begins printing. 3 Press Stop to change. 1 Press Function , 2 , 1 . 1.TEST PRINT 2 Press Start . You can clean the four color (black, cyan, yellow, magenta) print heads (or a single color) by touching it . Touching the print head may...
... Brother Customer Service for assistance at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660 (from within Canada), or 1-514-685-6464 (from the printer driver. The MFC begins printing. 3 Press Stop to change. 1 Press Function , 2 , 1 . 1.TEST PRINT 2 Press Start . You can clean the four color (black, cyan, yellow, magenta) print heads (or a single color) by touching it . Touching the print head may...
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... are unable to lock the scanner before shipping. Otherwise, the print head will void your warranty. 4 Remove the paper cassette and pack... 7 Place additional parts (such as manual and paper cassette) and documents (such as your MFC by failure to locate the shipping cover, do not remove the ink cartridges before moving and ... 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 21 - 13 It is essential that was part of the original packing materials. 6 Wrap the MFC in the plastic bag and place it in position during shipment. WARNING Damage caused to your manual) into the carton.
... are unable to lock the scanner before shipping. Otherwise, the print head will void your warranty. 4 Remove the paper cassette and pack... 7 Place additional parts (such as manual and paper cassette) and documents (such as your MFC by failure to locate the shipping cover, do not remove the ink cartridges before moving and ... 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 21 - 13 It is essential that was part of the original packing materials. 6 Wrap the MFC in the plastic bag and place it in position during shipment. WARNING Damage caused to your manual) into the carton.
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... a doctor if you take off the sealing tape. s DO NOT shake the ink cartridges, because the ink may reduce the ink quantity and the printer will enter a cleaning cycle for approximately two minutes for each new cartridge, Press 1 on the dial pad to reset the ink dot counter for...screen alternately shows CLEANING and PLEASE WAIT. WARNING If ink gets in the wrong color position, you must clean the print head several times before you removed. If you do not need to notify you installed is running low.) The MFC will not know the quantity of ink left in the cartridge. s If ink...
... a doctor if you take off the sealing tape. s DO NOT shake the ink cartridges, because the ink may reduce the ink quantity and the printer will enter a cleaning cycle for approximately two minutes for each new cartridge, Press 1 on the dial pad to reset the ink dot counter for...screen alternately shows CLEANING and PLEASE WAIT. WARNING If ink gets in the wrong color position, you must clean the print head several times before you removed. If you do not need to notify you installed is running low.) The MFC will not know the quantity of ink left in the cartridge. s If ink...
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Use unopened ink cartridges by the expiration date written on the display after you open an ink cartridge, install it in the MFC and use refilled cartridges may cause damage to use it up within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 (voice) 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 ...(fax) From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 (voice) 1-514-685-4898 (fax) From within six months of installation. Attempting to the print head and will void your warranty. s DO NOT refill the ink cartridges. s Once you have installed ink cartridges, check that the ink cartridges are...
Use unopened ink cartridges by the expiration date written on the display after you open an ink cartridge, install it in the MFC and use refilled cartridges may cause damage to use it up within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 (voice) 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 ...(fax) From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 (voice) 1-514-685-4898 (fax) From within six months of installation. Attempting to the print head and will void your warranty. s DO NOT refill the ink cartridges. s Once you have installed ink cartridges, check that the ink cartridges are...
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... a printer and a scanner and enables PC faxing using the MFC. Out of Paper Reception Receives faxes into its memory. print reduction reduces the size of dialing on demand without interrupting this cycle. interval The preprogrammed time period between automatically printed Activity Reports. PaperPort® for Brother Document management application where you can print Activity Reports on...
... a printer and a scanner and enables PC faxing using the MFC. Out of Paper Reception Receives faxes into its memory. print reduction reduces the size of dialing on demand without interrupting this cycle. interval The preprogrammed time period between automatically printed Activity Reports. PaperPort® for Brother Document management application where you can print Activity Reports on...