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...Quality Coated Paper BP36CL 720 dpi High Quality Coated Paper BP72CL Glossy Paper BPGLL Transparancies BPTRL Print Head HD002 2MB Upgrade Memory Board (For MFC 7160C Only) ME2000 Power Protector *Brother MFC-7100 Series Software on floppy disks (Includes MFL Pro and Visioneer PaperPort LE Only) QPD120...Software on Floppy disks is Ink Jet Paper. ii Ordering Accessories and Supplies For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American ...
...Quality Coated Paper BP36CL 720 dpi High Quality Coated Paper BP72CL Glossy Paper BPGLL Transparancies BPTRL Print Head HD002 2MB Upgrade Memory Board (For MFC 7160C Only) ME2000 Power Protector *Brother MFC-7100 Series Software on floppy disks (Includes MFL Pro and Visioneer PaperPort LE Only) QPD120...Software on Floppy disks is Ink Jet Paper. ii Ordering Accessories and Supplies For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American ...
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... Troubleshooting ... 227 Fax-Back System ...227 Brother on the World Wide Web 227 Brother Bulletin Board 227 Error Messages ...228 Document Jam ...229 Printer Jam or Paper Jam 230 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC 234 How to Improve Print Quality 236 Test Print ...236 Cleaning the Print Head 236 Aligning Ink Cartridges 237 Turning...
... Troubleshooting ... 227 Fax-Back System ...227 Brother on the World Wide Web 227 Brother Bulletin Board 227 Error Messages ...228 Document Jam ...229 Printer Jam or Paper Jam 230 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC 234 How to Improve Print Quality 236 Test Print ...236 Cleaning the Print Head 236 Aligning Ink Cartridges 237 Turning...
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... . When the printer is numbers by pressing a Lets you dial telephone and Stops a fax, cancels an Cleans the ink print heads Use to select how the MFC fax numbers without first printing them. 24 Tel-index Lets you look up one step in function access to many different 30 Clear locations, maximum of... original for Copy and Video Printing dialling type during a telephone modes. 4 CHAPTER ONE MFC 7150C Control Panel Overview 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 29 30...
... . When the printer is numbers by pressing a Lets you dial telephone and Stops a fax, cancels an Cleans the ink print heads Use to select how the MFC fax numbers without first printing them. 24 Tel-index Lets you look up one step in function access to many different 30 Clear locations, maximum of... original for Copy and Video Printing dialling type during a telephone modes. 4 CHAPTER ONE MFC 7150C Control Panel Overview 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 29 30...
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...MFC. 32 (Left Arrow) (Right Arrow) Moves the LCD cursor through 24 in the dialing memory. 30 Ink Empty Indicator Blinks when ink cartridge is low and stays lit when ink is online, the These 12 keys give you instant LCD displays ONLINE. speak to get basic information. Cleans the ink print heads...Dial Pad 14 Paper Type Use this key to temporarily change the quality and type of original for message playback and Speaker Phone conversation. INTRODUCTION 5 MFC 7160C Control Panel Overview 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 34 35 1 2 3 4 5 status status Function Set 716OC...
...MFC. 32 (Left Arrow) (Right Arrow) Moves the LCD cursor through 24 in the dialing memory. 30 Ink Empty Indicator Blinks when ink cartridge is low and stays lit when ink is online, the These 12 keys give you instant LCD displays ONLINE. speak to get basic information. Cleans the ink print heads...Dial Pad 14 Paper Type Use this key to temporarily change the quality and type of original for message playback and Speaker Phone conversation. INTRODUCTION 5 MFC 7160C Control Panel Overview 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 34 35 1 2 3 4 5 status status Function Set 716OC...
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When you install the ink cartridges will permanently damage the print head. There is no ON/OFF switch. Caution Operating the MFC before you plug in the power cord, the power goes on the MFC and the other end to a modular wall jack. Power Cord Telephone Line Cord Handset Curled Cord Connect the ...longer end of the telephone line cord to the handset. 2 Connect the power cord. Connect one end of the curled handset cord to the MFC and the shorter end to the jack on and the screen alternately displays. SET CARTRIDGES OFFLINE PLS OPEN COVER OFFLINE 3 Connect the telephone line ...
When you install the ink cartridges will permanently damage the print head. There is no ON/OFF switch. Caution Operating the MFC before you plug in the power cord, the power goes on the MFC and the other end to a modular wall jack. Power Cord Telephone Line Cord Handset Curled Cord Connect the ...longer end of the telephone line cord to the handset. 2 Connect the power cord. Connect one end of the curled handset cord to the MFC and the shorter end to the jack on and the screen alternately displays. SET CARTRIDGES OFFLINE PLS OPEN COVER OFFLINE 3 Connect the telephone line ...
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Clip Cartridge Cover Top Cover 3 Open the ink cartridge covers by pressing the clips together as shown in the power cord). The screen alternately displays SET CARTRIDGES OFFLINE PLS OPEN COVER OFFLINE 2 Open the top cover by pulling it toward you turned on the power (by plugging in the illustration. After a few seconds, the print head will move left to its replacement position. 15 M F C S E T U P A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Installing the Ink Cartridges 1 Check that you .
Clip Cartridge Cover Top Cover 3 Open the ink cartridge covers by pressing the clips together as shown in the power cord). The screen alternately displays SET CARTRIDGES OFFLINE PLS OPEN COVER OFFLINE 2 Open the top cover by pulling it toward you turned on the power (by plugging in the illustration. After a few seconds, the print head will move left to its replacement position. 15 M F C S E T U P A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Installing the Ink Cartridges 1 Check that you .
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... and staining your hands and clothing, peel the sealing tape gently and slowly. You will cause stains, so wipe it clean before you replace the print head. Be sure to right in the direction away from you . opening on the cartridge or the removed tape. Do not touch the ink opening Peel...
... and staining your hands and clothing, peel the sealing tape gently and slowly. You will cause stains, so wipe it clean before you replace the print head. Be sure to right in the direction away from you . opening on the cartridge or the removed tape. Do not touch the ink opening Peel...
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... the switch bar (see illustration) when inserting a cartridge. Switch Bar 8 Repeat Steps 5-7 to press down on the print head as a guide. Your MFC now prepares for a "head cleaning" and goes online so it clicks into place. The MFC will ask you if you changed each color ink cartridge. 9 Close the cartridge covers until they click...
... the switch bar (see illustration) when inserting a cartridge. Switch Bar 8 Repeat Steps 5-7 to press down on the print head as a guide. Your MFC now prepares for a "head cleaning" and goes online so it clicks into place. The MFC will ask you if you changed each color ink cartridge. 9 Close the cartridge covers until they click...
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... body or clothing, wash with a problem. The MFC starts printing Test Sheet No. 2. 13 Adjust the Vertical Alignment by pressing 2 . If you do not need to replace them with an error message when ink is not good, clean the print head again, by following the instructions printed on the dial pad for any color with...
... body or clothing, wash with a problem. The MFC starts printing Test Sheet No. 2. 13 Adjust the Vertical Alignment by pressing 2 . If you do not need to replace them with an error message when ink is not good, clean the print head again, by following the instructions printed on the dial pad for any color with...
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... the fax call cannot roll away. 19 M F C S E T U P A N D C O N N E C T I O N S s Once you open an ink cartridge, install it in the MFC and use refilled cartridges may cause damage to the print head and will work in a roll over system as long as it is on the screen display after you have a fax machine.... when the other numbers; Your MFC will void your MFC. Use unopened ink cartridges by the expiration date written on a...
... the fax call cannot roll away. 19 M F C S E T U P A N D C O N N E C T I O N S s Once you open an ink cartridge, install it in the MFC and use refilled cartridges may cause damage to the print head and will work in a roll over system as long as it is on the screen display after you have a fax machine.... when the other numbers; Your MFC will void your MFC. Use unopened ink cartridges by the expiration date written on a...
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... 2 to select OFF (or 1 to clean the print head, page 236. 145 U S I N G M F C A S P R I N T E R See How to Improve Print Quality pp. 236-238 Ink Management Key When you press Ink Management , the screen displays 1.CLEANING 2.REPLACE INK If you are having ... for the appropriate color. (See pages 243-246 in one of the ink colors, you will reduce print speed by turning off bi-directional printing and setting the MFC to print in Chapter 25, Troubleshooting and Maintenance.) Turning Off Bi-directional Printing You can further improve print quality by one half. 1 Press Function , 2 , 3 .
... 2 to select OFF (or 1 to clean the print head, page 236. 145 U S I N G M F C A S P R I N T E R See How to Improve Print Quality pp. 236-238 Ink Management Key When you press Ink Management , the screen displays 1.CLEANING 2.REPLACE INK If you are having ... for the appropriate color. (See pages 243-246 in one of the ink colors, you will reduce print speed by turning off bi-directional printing and setting the MFC to print in Chapter 25, Troubleshooting and Maintenance.) Turning Off Bi-directional Printing You can further improve print quality by one half. 1 Press Function , 2 , 3 .
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The method used to express color is used. Sometimes the moving its print head. As the printer driver knows the MFC's characteristics, it prints in the MFC. By turning this button. To get the closest color to your PC monitor on the printouts, calibrate your monitor by ... calibration program is different between monitors and the MFC. If you see problems on printouts, click the Test Print button to display the Maintenance screen, where you can clean the print head on the MFC. Maintenance Select the Maintenance button to print the test page and check if any dots are...
The method used to express color is used. Sometimes the moving its print head. As the printer driver knows the MFC's characteristics, it prints in the MFC. By turning this button. To get the closest color to your PC monitor on the printouts, calibrate your monitor by ... calibration program is different between monitors and the MFC. If you see problems on printouts, click the Test Print button to display the Maintenance screen, where you can clean the print head on the MFC. Maintenance Select the Maintenance button to print the test page and check if any dots are...
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... lower shaded squares are missing on the MFC display. The Printer Adjustment Tab Vertical Alignment If you see which color has problems. 1 Select the color to be cleaned. 2 Press the Clean button. Wait until Online shows again on the printout, clean the print head. Print the test page and 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 ...
... lower shaded squares are missing on the MFC display. The Printer Adjustment Tab Vertical Alignment If you see which color has problems. 1 Select the color to be cleaned. 2 Press the Clean button. Wait until Online shows again on the printout, clean the print head. Print the test page and 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 ...
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... Output Ink Service Life of Ink Cartridge s Maximum feeder capacity: Approx. 200 sheets of plain paper (Face up print delivery to the paper output tray) It is recommended that printed sheets are taken from the print head Approximately 750 page/Black cartridge at 5% coverage Approximately 400 page/Color cartridge at 5% coverage Black and 3 individual...
... Output Ink Service Life of Ink Cartridge s Maximum feeder capacity: Approx. 200 sheets of plain paper (Face up print delivery to the paper output tray) It is recommended that printed sheets are taken from the print head Approximately 750 page/Black cartridge at 5% coverage Approximately 400 page/Color cartridge at 5% coverage Black and 3 individual...
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... minutes for it properly. NEAR EMPTY One or more of the ink cartridges is not in the MFC. number that is out of ink. SET CARTRIDGES An ink cartridge is busy. WARMING UP The print head detects low temperature. 228 C H A P T E R T W E N T Y F I V E...print head has overheated. DISCONNECTED The other party or other party's polling setup. See p. 116. Wait until the MFC warms up the One Touch or Speed Dial number. CHECK PAPER MFC is Close cassette cover or install cassette not installed properly. MACHINE ERROR MFC has a mechanical problem XX Call Brother...
... minutes for it properly. NEAR EMPTY One or more of the ink cartridges is not in the MFC. number that is out of ink. SET CARTRIDGES An ink cartridge is busy. WARMING UP The print head detects low temperature. 228 C H A P T E R T W E N T Y F I V E...print head has overheated. DISCONNECTED The other party or other party's polling setup. See p. 116. Wait until the MFC warms up the One Touch or Speed Dial number. CHECK PAPER MFC is Close cassette cover or install cassette not installed properly. MACHINE ERROR MFC has a mechanical problem XX Call Brother...
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...copy looks bad, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660 (from within Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (from another fax machine. Adjust the Vertical Alignment (see Chapter 3). White Lines in Text or Graphics Clean the print head (see Cleaning the Print Head on the phone line...at the Make sure the Printer Platen and Pick Up Roller are using (see Print Media on p. 226). 234 C H A P T E R T W E N T Y F I V E If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC If you think there is a problem with your MFC, make a copy to see if the problem is with the sending machine....
...copy looks bad, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660 (from within Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (from another fax machine. Adjust the Vertical Alignment (see Chapter 3). White Lines in Text or Graphics Clean the print head (see Cleaning the Print Head on the phone line...at the Make sure the Printer Platen and Pick Up Roller are using (see Print Media on p. 226). 234 C H A P T E R T W E N T Y F I V E If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC If you think there is a problem with your MFC, make a copy to see if the problem is with the sending machine....
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... an extension phone, press your resolution to answer the telephone call Brother Customer Service at the MFC and wall jack. If you to FINE or SUPERFINE. Brother's ECM feature should be adjusted for dial tone. Cannot perform '2 in FAX/TEL Mode The MFC knows the incoming call your phone line. 235 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D M ...on the wall outlet, call is not a fax so it is signaling you answered at the MFC, press Start and hang up . You see Cleaning the Print Head on a single phone line with your business, a separate line with another single line telephone. ...
... an extension phone, press your resolution to answer the telephone call Brother Customer Service at the MFC and wall jack. If you to FINE or SUPERFINE. Brother's ECM feature should be adjusted for dial tone. Cannot perform '2 in FAX/TEL Mode The MFC knows the incoming call your phone line. 235 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D M ...on the wall outlet, call is not a fax so it is signaling you answered at the MFC, press Start and hang up . You see Cleaning the Print Head on a single phone line with your business, a separate line with another single line telephone. ...
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... Set . 3 Press Start . Turn OFF 'Bi-Directional Printing' from 'Spool Data Format'. Try to 'Photo'. There are Open 'Brother MFC-7100' properties. are missing or some characters are some characters If you get a horizontal line in the printer driver. Do NOT clean the print head by using Adobe Illustrator. Check Capture Ready" that the video...
... Set . 3 Press Start . Turn OFF 'Bi-Directional Printing' from 'Spool Data Format'. Try to 'Photo'. There are Open 'Brother MFC-7100' properties. are missing or some characters are some characters If you get a horizontal line in the printer driver. Do NOT clean the print head by using Adobe Illustrator. Check Capture Ready" that the video...
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... to clean. 4 Press Set to clean the print head automatically. Aligning Ink Cartridges This feature allows you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved, call Brother Customer Service for assistance at 1-800-284-4329 ...(USA), 1-800-853-6660 (from within Canada), or 1-514-685-6464 (from within Montreal). Caution If you to check and align the ink cartridges to replace the print head. (Replacement instructions are replacing it with the HD002, print head accessory). Make sure there is finished, the MFC...
... to clean. 4 Press Set to clean the print head automatically. Aligning Ink Cartridges This feature allows you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved, call Brother Customer Service for assistance at 1-800-284-4329 ...(USA), 1-800-853-6660 (from within Canada), or 1-514-685-6464 (from within Montreal). Caution If you to check and align the ink cartridges to replace the print head. (Replacement instructions are replacing it with the HD002, print head accessory). Make sure there is finished, the MFC...
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... I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E 2 Press 2 to select OFF (or 1 to your print head resulting from the AC outlet. If you do not touch the printed copy until the ink has dried. WARNING Please remove the ink cartridges and fit the yellow shipping cover. WARNING Do not unplug the MFC after a print job until the ink is dry Special ink... jet, glossy and transparency paper will void your warranty. Packing and Shipping the MFC Whenever you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came ...
... I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E 2 Press 2 to select OFF (or 1 to your print head resulting from the AC outlet. If you do not touch the printed copy until the ink has dried. WARNING Please remove the ink cartridges and fit the yellow shipping cover. WARNING Do not unplug the MFC after a print job until the ink is dry Special ink... jet, glossy and transparency paper will void your warranty. Packing and Shipping the MFC Whenever you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came ...