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... is not available for Improving Print Quality Owner's Manual * Brother MFC-9100 Series Software on floppy disks (Includes MFL Pro and PaperPort® Only) LC02BK LC02C LC02M LC02Y BP36CL BP72CL BPGLL BPTRL HD002 QPD120 (...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 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com From within 1-800-668-2768 (voice) Canada: Description Item Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge (blue) Ink Cartridge (red) Ink Cartridge 360 dpi High Quality Coated Paper 720 dpi High Quality...
... is not available for Improving Print Quality Owner's Manual * Brother MFC-9100 Series Software on floppy disks (Includes MFL Pro and PaperPort® Only) LC02BK LC02C LC02M LC02Y BP36CL BP72CL BPGLL BPTRL HD002 QPD120 (...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 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com From within 1-800-668-2768 (voice) Canada: Description Item Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge (blue) Ink Cartridge (red) Ink Cartridge 360 dpi High Quality Coated Paper 720 dpi High Quality...
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... a product that is 1 year from state to the cost of a new iv MFC LIMITED WARRANTY (USA) that performs the same functions and performs as well as Ink Cartridges, Print Heads, etc. What to do : Brother (or its Authorized Service Center) will evaluate your Product is sent to you and...you think your report of a possible defect to determine whether a defect exists, and if it to this product. 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 with this Product...
... a product that is 1 year from state to the cost of a new iv MFC LIMITED WARRANTY (USA) that performs the same functions and performs as well as Ink Cartridges, Print Heads, etc. What to do : Brother (or its Authorized Service Center) will evaluate your Product is sent to you and...you think your report of a possible defect to determine whether a defect exists, and if it to this product. 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 with this Product...
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...include cleaning, consumables (including, without the ink cartridges will VOID the Warranty. (Refer to your Operation Manual for the name and location of your side. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you . Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue Hô...production, or delivery of this MFC/Facsimile machine shall be the sole liability of the end-user/purchaser. For Technical Support or for proper packaging.) For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping. BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY...
...include cleaning, consumables (including, without the ink cartridges will VOID the Warranty. (Refer to your Operation Manual for the name and location of your side. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you . Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue Hô...production, or delivery of this MFC/Facsimile machine shall be the sole liability of the end-user/purchaser. For Technical Support or for proper packaging.) For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping. BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY...
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...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...
...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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...3 Broadcast Use this key to many different locations (maximum of 166 locations at once). 4 w Shift To access memory locations 9 through text and options. 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... Shift key. 5 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) LCD displays messages 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. 8 Resolution Sets the...
...3 Broadcast Use this key to many different locations (maximum of 166 locations at once). 4 w Shift To access memory locations 9 through text and options. 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... Shift key. 5 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) LCD displays messages 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. 8 Resolution Sets the...
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...first printing them. Priority Press this key to turn the printer Lets you reduce or enlarge copies depending on the ratio you select. MFC. Hook 12 Color Copy Keys: Lets you look up numbers stored in autodial numbers. Copy and Video Printing modes. the whole ..., the LCD Printing modes. Mono Copy Reset Makes a black-and-white or single- INTRODUCTION 1-3 Ink Management Cleans the ink print heads and/or resets the ink dot counter after replacing and ink cartridge. Start Brightness Lets you dial stored phone numbers by pressing a two-digit number. 11 Dial Pad...
...first printing them. Priority Press this key to turn the printer Lets you reduce or enlarge copies depending on the ratio you select. MFC. Hook 12 Color Copy Keys: Lets you look up numbers stored in autodial numbers. Copy and Video Printing modes. the whole ..., the LCD Printing modes. Mono Copy Reset Makes a black-and-white or single- INTRODUCTION 1-3 Ink Management Cleans the ink print heads and/or resets the ink dot counter after replacing and ink cartridge. Start Brightness Lets you dial stored phone numbers by pressing a two-digit number. 11 Dial Pad...
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... If 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 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 Paper) Reference Guide for the...
... If 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 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 Paper) Reference Guide for the...
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...you want to move left to a modular wall jack. Connect one end of the MFC and lift the scanner cover. s Operating the MFC before 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 The screen alternately displays Caution SET CARTRIDGES OFFLINE PLS OPEN COVER OFFLINE Close the...
...you want to move left to a modular wall jack. Connect one end of the MFC and lift the scanner cover. s Operating the MFC before 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 The screen alternately displays Caution SET CARTRIDGES OFFLINE PLS OPEN COVER OFFLINE Close the...
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...: Black, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta. 5 Open the Black ink cartridge bag and remove the ink cartridge. 6 Carefully remove the sealing tape from the side 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 replace the print head. 3 Open the ink cartridge covers by pressing the clips together as shown in a safe place....
...: Black, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta. 5 Open the Black ink cartridge bag and remove the ink cartridge. 6 Carefully remove the sealing tape from the side 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 replace the print head. 3 Open the ink cartridge covers by pressing the clips together as shown in a safe place....
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... so it can warn you changed each color ink cartridge. 9 Close the cartridge covers until they click into place. Gently insert the Black ink cartridge, matching the color of the cartridge covers. Please be set the ink dot counter. The MFC will be careful not to install each color ink cartridge. The ink dot counter will ask you if you with...
... so it can warn you changed each color ink cartridge. 9 Close the cartridge covers until they click into place. Gently insert the Black ink cartridge, matching the color of the cartridge covers. Please be set the ink dot counter. The MFC will be careful not to install each color ink cartridge. The ink dot counter will ask you if you with...
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... Test Print page. 12 Only during initial ink cartridge installation, the screen shows. s DO NOT refill the ink cartridges. PRINT OK? 1.YES 2.NO Check the print quality of ink left in the wrong color position, you install an ink cartridge in the cartridge. WARNING If ink gets in the MFC and use refilled cartridges may spill when you are installed correctly.
... Test Print page. 12 Only during initial ink cartridge installation, the screen shows. s DO NOT refill the ink cartridges. PRINT OK? 1.YES 2.NO Check the print quality of ink left in the wrong color position, you install an ink cartridge in the cartridge. WARNING If ink gets in the MFC and use refilled cartridges may spill when you are installed correctly.
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...will continue during PC printing. Simultaneous Printing/Fax Your MFC can 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 Printer Operation Keys On/...OffLine Key This key toggles the MFC's OnLine and OffLine print status, which appears on ...
...will continue during PC printing. Simultaneous Printing/Fax Your MFC can 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 Printer Operation Keys On/...OffLine Key This key toggles the MFC's OnLine and OffLine print status, which appears on ...
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... to display the Maintenance screen, where you see problems on the monitor for the MFC. Press the Test Print button to print the test page and check if any dots are missing or ink cartridges are empty. The Cleaning Tab Test Print When you can clean the print head ...on the printouts, calibrate your monitor by clicking this monitor calibration program is used to the monitor's characteristics and MFC's characteristics. If you can do a test...
... to display the Maintenance screen, where you see problems on the monitor for the MFC. Press the Test Print button to print the test page and check if any dots are missing or ink cartridges are empty. The Cleaning Tab Test Print When you can clean the print head ...on the printouts, calibrate your monitor by clicking this monitor calibration program is used to the monitor's characteristics and MFC's characteristics. If you can do a test...
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... Release the scanner lock lever. ERROR CONNECTION FAIL COOLING DOWN COVER OPEN DISCONNECTED DOCUMENT JAM INK EMPTY MFC cassette cover is open or MFC cassette is locked. Scanner cover is not in the cassette. Try to cassette. Replace the ink cartridges. (See pages 21-16.) 21 - 2 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE You tried to ... head has overheated. If problem continues, call again. Size setting. The other party or other party's polling setup. One or more of the ink cartridges is out of paper cassette or change Paper in Polled Waiting mode.
... Release the scanner lock lever. ERROR CONNECTION FAIL COOLING DOWN COVER OPEN DISCONNECTED DOCUMENT JAM INK EMPTY MFC cassette cover is open or MFC cassette is locked. Scanner cover is not in the cassette. Try to cassette. Replace the ink cartridges. (See pages 21-16.) 21 - 2 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE You tried to ... head has overheated. If problem continues, call again. Size setting. The other party or other party's polling setup. One or more of the ink cartridges is out of paper cassette or change Paper in Polled Waiting mode.
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... jammed in the memory. SET CARTRIDGES An ink cartridge is not programmed. may be jammed inside the MFC. NEAR EMPTY One or more of the ink cartridges is running out of paper or paper clip, etc. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 21 - 3 You can't store data in the See page 21-5. Call Brother Customer Service. Re-install the...
... jammed in the memory. SET CARTRIDGES An ink cartridge is not programmed. may be jammed inside the MFC. NEAR EMPTY One or more of the ink cartridges is running out of paper or paper clip, etc. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 21 - 3 You can't store data in the See page 21-5. Call Brother Customer Service. Re-install the...
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..., 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). 21 - 6 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Adjust the Vertical Alignment. (See page 14-12.) Printing Too Dark or Too Light Make sure your ink cartridges are good...is between 50º F to Run. If the problem continues, call Brother Sentences Are Cut Off. Try receiving from within Montreal). If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC If you think there is probably not your MFC. Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660 (...
..., 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). 21 - 6 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Adjust the Vertical Alignment. (See page 14-12.) Printing Too Dark or Too Light Make sure your ink cartridges are good...is between 50º F to Run. If the problem continues, call Brother Sentences Are Cut Off. Try receiving from within Montreal). If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC If you think there is probably not your MFC. Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660 (...
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Aligning Ink Cartridges This feature allows you start the alignment procedure. 1 Press Function , 2 , 2 . 2.VERTICAL ALIGN 2 Press Start . 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 Study the alignment page and decide which sample numbers show the most evenly printed ink lines for 360 and 720 dpi. 360 DPI ADJUST ENTER NO.(1-9)... sample Test Print and check it. (See page 21-10.) 6 Press Stop to assure best print quality. The MFC prints a sample page. Make sure there is paper in the cassette before you to check and align the ink cartridges to exit.
Aligning Ink Cartridges This feature allows you start the alignment procedure. 1 Press Function , 2 , 2 . 2.VERTICAL ALIGN 2 Press Start . 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 Study the alignment page and decide which sample numbers show the most evenly printed ink lines for 360 and 720 dpi. 360 DPI ADJUST ENTER NO.(1-9)... sample Test Print and check it. (See page 21-10.) 6 Press Stop to assure best print quality. The MFC prints a sample page. Make sure there is paper in the cassette before you to check and align the ink cartridges to exit.
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... N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 21 - 13 Caution If you are unable to lock the scanner before shipping. WARNING Damage caused to your MFC by failure to locate the shipping cover, do not remove the ink cartridges before moving and shipping will be in the original carton with the original packing material. It is essential that either the yellow...Remove the paper cassette and pack them. 5 Remove the ink cartridges and replace them with the yellow shipping cover that was part of the original packing materials. 6 Wrap the MFC in the plastic bag and place it in position during ...
... N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 21 - 13 Caution If you are unable to lock the scanner before shipping. WARNING Damage caused to your MFC by failure to locate the shipping cover, do not remove the ink cartridges before moving and shipping will be in the original carton with the original packing material. It is essential that either the yellow...Remove the paper cassette and pack them. 5 Remove the ink cartridges and replace them with the yellow shipping cover that was part of the original packing materials. 6 Wrap the MFC in the plastic bag and place it in position during ...