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... (voice) Canada: Description Item Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge (blue) Ink Cartridge (red) Ink Cartridge 360 dpi High Quality Coated Paper 720 dpi High Quality Coated Paper Glossy Paper Transparancies Print Head Power Protector Telephone Line Cord IEEE-1284 Bi-directional Cable Reference Guide for Improving Print Quality Owner's Manual * Brother MFC-9100 Series Software on floppy...
... (voice) Canada: Description Item Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge (blue) Ink Cartridge (red) Ink Cartridge 360 dpi High Quality Coated Paper 720 dpi High Quality Coated Paper Glossy Paper Transparancies Print Head Power Protector Telephone Line Cord IEEE-1284 Bi-directional Cable Reference Guide for Improving Print Quality Owner's Manual * Brother MFC-9100 Series Software on floppy...
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... also provide a valid major credit card number. You will repair or (at no defects in this warranty as Ink Cartridges, Print Heads, etc. 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 other accessories have been used...
... also provide a valid major credit card number. You will repair or (at no defects in this warranty as Ink Cartridges, Print Heads, etc. 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 other accessories have been used...
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....) For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID the Warranty. (Refer to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents...
....) For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID the Warranty. (Refer to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents...
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...Only 1-1 MFC 9100C Control Panel Overview 1-2 About Fax Machines 1-4 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-4 ECM (Error Correction Mode 1-4 2 Assembly and Connections 2-1 Packing List 2-1 Make sure you have the following items 2-1 Choosing a Location 2-2 Paper 2-3 About Brother Paper ...2-3 Paper Specifications for Paper Cassette and Manual Feed Slot 2-4 Print Area 2-5 Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Paper Cassette 2-6 Connecting the MFC 2-7 Installing the Ink Cartridges 2-8 Important 2-9 Connections 2-12 Connecting...
...Only 1-1 MFC 9100C Control Panel Overview 1-2 About Fax Machines 1-4 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-4 ECM (Error Correction Mode 1-4 2 Assembly and Connections 2-1 Packing List 2-1 Make sure you have the following items 2-1 Choosing a Location 2-2 Paper 2-3 About Brother Paper ...2-3 Paper Specifications for Paper Cassette and Manual Feed Slot 2-4 Print Area 2-5 Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Paper Cassette 2-6 Connecting the MFC 2-7 Installing the Ink Cartridges 2-8 Important 2-9 Connections 2-12 Connecting...
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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 ... 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 Printing 21-12 Packing and Shipping the...
... 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 ... 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 Printing 21-12 Packing and Shipping the...
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Routine Maintenance 21-14 Cleaning the Scanner 21-14 Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen 21-15 Cleaning the Pick-up Roller 21-16 Replacing the Ink Cartridges 21-16 For Customer Service 21-19 22 Glossary 22-1 23 Specifications 23-1 Product Description 23-1 Fax Specifications 23-1 Printer Specifications 23-2 Printing 23-2 Controller 23-2 Print Media 23-3 Index ...I-1 Remote Retrieual Access Card R-1 xvi TABLE OF CONTENTS
Routine Maintenance 21-14 Cleaning the Scanner 21-14 Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen 21-15 Cleaning the Pick-up Roller 21-16 Replacing the Ink Cartridges 21-16 For Customer Service 21-19 22 Glossary 22-1 23 Specifications 23-1 Product Description 23-1 Fax Specifications 23-1 Printer Specifications 23-2 Printing 23-2 Controller 23-2 Print Media 23-3 Index ...I-1 Remote Retrieual Access Card R-1 xvi TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Clear Deletes entered data or backs up one step in the MFC. Set Stores a function setting in function procedure. 1-2 INTRODUCTION MFC 9100C Control Panel Overview 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 One Touch Keys These 8 keys give you instant access to previously stored phone numbers.... functions, register information and how to get basic information. 3 Broadcast Use this key to help you set and operate your MFC. 6 Ink Empty Indicator Blinks when ink cartridge is low and stays lit when ink is empty. 7 Resolution Indicator Lights These LEDs show the resolution mode you selected. ...
Clear Deletes entered data or backs up one step in the MFC. Set Stores a function setting in function procedure. 1-2 INTRODUCTION MFC 9100C Control Panel Overview 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 One Touch Keys These 8 keys give you instant access to previously stored phone numbers.... functions, register information and how to get basic information. 3 Broadcast Use this key to help you set and operate your MFC. 6 Ink Empty Indicator Blinks when ink cartridge is low and stays lit when ink is empty. 7 Resolution Indicator Lights These LEDs show the resolution mode you selected. ...
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...ink print heads and/or resets the ink dot counter after replacing and ink cartridge. Hook 12 Color Copy Keys: Lets you adjust the brightness of Starts an operation, such as a keyboard for Copy and Video printer is online, the LCD Printing modes. When the the quality for entering information...Dial Pad Dials phone and fax numbers, and can be lighter or darker. MFC. Paper Type Use this key to be used as sending a fax. Mono Copy Reset Makes a black-and-white or single- 10 Color Printer Keys: Enlarge/Reduce On/OffLine Use this key to the factory default settings....
...ink print heads and/or resets the ink dot counter after replacing and ink cartridge. Hook 12 Color Copy Keys: Lets you adjust the brightness of Starts an operation, such as a keyboard for Copy and Video printer is online, the LCD Printing modes. When the the quality for entering information...Dial Pad Dials phone and fax numbers, and can be lighter or darker. MFC. Paper Type Use this key to be used as sending a fax. Mono Copy Reset Makes a black-and-white or single- 10 Color Printer Keys: Enlarge/Reduce On/OffLine Use this key to the factory default settings....
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...an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660 (from within Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (from within Montreal). ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-1 If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that... came with your warranty. Whenever you may void your MFC. 2 Assembly and Connections Packing List Make sure you have the following items: Telephone Line Cord Brother Color Suite (2 CD-ROMs) Bi-directional Parallel Cable Ink Cartridges Paper Cassette StartCard Owner's Manual Starter Coated Paper (Ink Jet...
...an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660 (from within Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (from within Montreal). ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-1 If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that... came with your warranty. Whenever you may void your MFC. 2 Assembly and Connections Packing List Make sure you have the following items: Telephone Line Cord Brother Color Suite (2 CD-ROMs) Bi-directional Parallel Cable Ink Cartridges Paper Cassette StartCard Owner's Manual Starter Coated Paper (Ink Jet...
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...power cord). When you install the ink cartridges will move your MFC, protect yourself by plugging in the power cord, the power goes on the right side of the telephone line cord to the jack on the MFC and the other end to your MFC on the power (by disconnecting the ...you connect it to its replacement position. 2 Print Head 1 2-8 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2 Connect the power cord. s Since the MFC is no ON/OFF switch. Installing the Ink Cartridges 1 Check that you turned on when you open the Scanner Cover. 2 Press the blue Scanner Cover Release Button on and the screen...
...power cord). When you install the ink cartridges will move your MFC, protect yourself by plugging in the power cord, the power goes on the right side of the telephone line cord to the jack on the MFC and the other end to your MFC on the power (by disconnecting the ...you connect it to its replacement position. 2 Print Head 1 2-8 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2 Connect the power cord. s Since the MFC is no ON/OFF switch. Installing the Ink Cartridges 1 Check that you turned on when you open the Scanner Cover. 2 Press the blue Scanner Cover Release Button on and the screen...
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... as shown in a safe place. Caution s The bottom of the yellow Yellow Shipping Cover shipping cover is wet with ink that you install the ink cartridges from left to peel the tape in the direction away from you place it in this order: Black, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta. 5 Open the Black... ink cartridge bag and remove the ink cartridge. 6 Carefully remove the sealing tape from you replace the print head. Important To prevent spilling ink and staining your hands and clothing, ...
... as shown in a safe place. Caution s The bottom of the yellow Yellow Shipping Cover shipping cover is wet with ink that you install the ink cartridges from left to peel the tape in the direction away from you place it in this order: Black, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta. 5 Open the Black... ink cartridge bag and remove the ink cartridge. 6 Carefully remove the sealing tape from you replace the print head. Important To prevent spilling ink and staining your hands and clothing, ...
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... each color ink cartridge. Make sure paper is running low. When the MFC completes the cleaning cycle, the MFC starts printing the test sheet. 2 - 10 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS Cartridge Sensor 10 After installing all ink cartridges, close the scanner cover. The MFC will be careful not to install each color, as prompted (for each color ink cartridge. 9 Close the cartridge covers...
... each color ink cartridge. Make sure paper is running low. When the MFC completes the cleaning cycle, the MFC starts printing the test sheet. 2 - 10 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS Cartridge Sensor 10 After installing all ink cartridges, close the scanner cover. The MFC will be careful not to install each color, as prompted (for each color ink cartridge. 9 Close the cartridge covers...
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... of installation. If it in the cartridge. The MFC starts printing Test Sheet No. 2. 13 Adjust the Vertical Alignment by following the instructions printed on the screen display after correcting the cartridge installation and before you start printing because the colors were mixed. If the INK EMPTY... - 11 Press 2 for each color. Caution s DO NOT remove ink cartridges if you are installed correctly. s If you do not need to use it may reduce the ink quantity and the MFC will ask you take off the sealing tape. Use unopened ink cartridges by pressing 2 . If you ...
... of installation. If it in the cartridge. The MFC starts printing Test Sheet No. 2. 13 Adjust the Vertical Alignment by following the instructions printed on the screen display after correcting the cartridge installation and before you start printing because the colors were mixed. If the INK EMPTY... - 11 Press 2 for each color. Caution s DO NOT remove ink cartridges if you are installed correctly. s If you do not need to use it may reduce the ink quantity and the MFC will ask you take off the sealing tape. Use unopened ink cartridges by pressing 2 . If you ...
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... you high resolution output. Brilliant 4-Color Output at 1440 dpi-Printing at 360 dpi resolution on special coated paper or plain paper gives you print from DOS, the MFC uses ESC/P. 13 Using MFC as Printer Features The Multi-Function Center offers you many features you 'll replace only the cartridge that's empty. Fast Printing...
... you high resolution output. Brilliant 4-Color Output at 1440 dpi-Printing at 360 dpi resolution on special coated paper or plain paper gives you print from DOS, the MFC uses ESC/P. 13 Using MFC as Printer Features The Multi-Function Center offers you many features you 'll replace only the cartridge that's empty. Fast Printing...
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... clear data remaining in the memory until you may need to replace the ink cartridge for the appropriate color. (See Chapter 21, Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance.) USING MFC AS PRINTER 13 - 5 However, when the MFC is complete. Press On/Off Line again to clean the print head, page 21-10. Fax sending will need to...
... clear data remaining in the memory until you may need to replace the ink cartridge for the appropriate color. (See Chapter 21, Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance.) USING MFC AS PRINTER 13 - 5 However, when the MFC is complete. Press On/Off Line again to clean the print head, page 21-10. Fax sending will need to...
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...printouts, calibrate your PC monitor on the MFC. Normally, it converts the color on printouts, click the Test Print button to print the test page and check if any dots are missing or ink cartridges are empty. To get the closest color to your monitor by clicking this option ...off or use the Maintenance menu and adjust the vertical line. The method used . As the printer driver knows the MFC's characteristics, it prints in the MFC. Maintenance Select the Maintenance...
...printouts, calibrate your PC monitor on the MFC. Normally, it converts the color on printouts, click the Test Print button to print the test page and check if any dots are missing or ink cartridges are empty. To get the closest color to your monitor by clicking this option ...off or use the Maintenance menu and adjust the vertical line. The method used . As the printer driver knows the MFC's characteristics, it prints in the MFC. Maintenance Select the Maintenance...
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...-4. One or more of ink. ERROR CONNECTION FAIL COOLING DOWN COVER OPEN DISCONNECTED DOCUMENT JAM INK EMPTY MFC cassette cover is open or MFC cassette is out of the ink cartridges is not installed properly. Add paper to transmit or receive again. The print head has overheated. The... other party or other party's polling setup. Replace the ink cartridges. (See pages 21-16.) 21 - 2 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE...
...-4. One or more of ink. ERROR CONNECTION FAIL COOLING DOWN COVER OPEN DISCONNECTED DOCUMENT JAM INK EMPTY MFC cassette cover is open or MFC cassette is out of the ink cartridges is not installed properly. Add paper to transmit or receive again. The print head has overheated. The... other party or other party's polling setup. Replace the ink cartridges. (See pages 21-16.) 21 - 2 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE...
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...page, piece of ink. USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 PRINTER JAM The paper is jammed in the memory. If the MFC cannot reset itself and return to access a One Touch or Speed Dial number that is busy. You can't store data... ink, seating it will display MACHINE ERROR XX. NEAR EMPTY One or more of the ink cartridges is not installed properly. 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 ...
...page, piece of ink. USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 PRINTER JAM The paper is jammed in the memory. If the MFC cannot reset itself and return to access a One Touch or Speed Dial number that is busy. You can't store data... ink, seating it will display MACHINE ERROR XX. NEAR EMPTY One or more of the ink cartridges is not installed properly. 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 ...
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...Receiving The sender's scanner may become clogged. If the copy looks bad, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660 (from within Montreal). Poor Quality Print Make sure the Printer Driver matches the type of paper you are using the recommended or Ink Seems to... you think there is dry. Printing or Receiving Faxes Difficulty Suggestions Condensed Print and If your MFC. Cartridge expiration dates are printed on the Make sure the Printer Platen and Pick Up Roller Reverse Side or at the are fresh. White Lines in Text or Clean the print head. (...
...Receiving The sender's scanner may become clogged. If the copy looks bad, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660 (from within Montreal). Poor Quality Print Make sure the Printer Driver matches the type of paper you are using the recommended or Ink Seems to... you think there is dry. Printing or Receiving Faxes Difficulty Suggestions Condensed Print and If your MFC. Cartridge expiration dates are printed on the Make sure the Printer Platen and Pick Up Roller Reverse Side or at the are fresh. White Lines in Text or Clean the print head. (...
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Make sure there is paper in the cassette before you to check and align the ink cartridges to exit. The MFC prints a sample page. Study the alignment page and decide which sample numbers show the most evenly printed ink lines for 360 and 720 dpi. 360... (1 to 9). 5 Print another sample Test Print and check it. (See page 21-10.) 6 Press Stop to assure best print quality. 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 21 - 11 Aligning Ink Cartridges This feature allows you start the alignment procedure. 1 Press Function , 2 , 2 . 2.VERTICAL ALIGN 2 Press Start .
Make sure there is paper in the cassette before you to check and align the ink cartridges to exit. The MFC prints a sample page. Study the alignment page and decide which sample numbers show the most evenly printed ink lines for 360 and 720 dpi. 360... (1 to 9). 5 Print another sample Test Print and check it. (See page 21-10.) 6 Press Stop to assure best print quality. 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 21 - 11 Aligning Ink Cartridges This feature allows you start the alignment procedure. 1 Press Function , 2 , 2 . 2.VERTICAL ALIGN 2 Press Start .