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Summary of Contents for Brother MFC-5100C:
MFC5100CUS_UG_A.pdf
1
Brother Numbers
3
Brother fax-back system (USA Only)
3
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
3
For Customer Service
3
Dealers/Service Centers (For USA Only)
3
Service Centers (For Canada Only)
3
Ordering Accessories and Supplies
4
Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties (For USA and Canada)
5
Compilation and Publication Notice
5
BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (USA Only)
6
BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For USA Only)
7
BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (For Canada Only)
8
Quick Reference Guide
9
Sending Black & White Faxes
9
Automatic Transmission
9
Real Time Transmission
9
Receiving Faxes
9
Select Receive Mode
9
Storing Numbers
9
Storing Speed Dial Numbers
9
Dialing Operations
9
Speed Dialing
9
Search/Speed Dial
10
Making Copies
10
Making a Single Copy
10
Sorting Multiple Copies (Using the ADF)
10
Table of Contents
11
Introduction
22
Using This Manual
22
Finding Information
22
Conventions Used in this Manual
22
Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only)
23
To Complete Your MFC-5100C Registration On-Line
23
MFC-5100C Control Panel Overview
24
About Fax Machines
26
Custom Features
26
Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line?
26
Why Should There Be Trouble?
26
How Can You Avoid Possible Problems?
26
Fax Tones and Handshake
26
ECM (Error Correction Mode)
27
Assembly and Connections
28
Packing List
28
Choosing a Location
29
Important Safety Instructions
30
Paper
30
Handling and Using Special Paper
30
Recommended Paper for the MFC-5100C
30
Paper Capacity of Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder
31
Paper Specifications for Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder
31
Print Area
32
Assembly
33
Removing the Protective Yellow Bar
33
Setting up the MFC
34
Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder (Paper Cassette)
36
Installing the Ink Cartridges
37
Important
38
Connecting the MFC
40
Connecting an External Telephone
40
Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD)
40
Sequence
40
Connections
41
Recording Outgoing Message (OGM)
41
Special Line Considerations
42
Roll Over Phone Lines
42
Two-Line Phone System
42
Converting Telephone Wall Outlets
43
Installing MFC, External Two-Line TAD and Two-Line Telephone
43
Multi-Line Connections (PBX)
44
If You are Installing the MFC to Work with a PBX
44
Custom Features on Your Phone Line
45
On-Screen Programming
46
User-Friendly Programming
46
Menu Selection Table
46
Alternating Displays
46
Navigation Keys
47
Initial Setup
52
Getting Started
52
Setting Paper Type
52
Setting Paper Size
52
Setting Date and Time
53
Setting Station ID
53
Entering Text
54
Inserting Spaces
54
Making Corrections
54
Repeating Letters
54
Special Characters and Symbols
54
Setting the Ring Volume
55
Setting the Beeper Volume
56
Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time
56
Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (For Canada Only)
56
Memory Storage
56
Setup Receive
57
Basic Receiving Operations
57
Choosing the Receive Mode
57
To Select or Change Your Receive Mode
58
Setting Ring Delay
58
Easy Receive
59
Printing a Reduced Incoming Fax (Auto Reduction)
59
Advanced Receiving Operations
60
Operation from Extension Telephone
60
Changing the Fax Receive Code
60
Printing a Fax in Memory
60
Polling
61
Setting Up Polling Receive
61
Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive
61
Canceling a Scheduled Job
62
Telephone Services
63
Distinctive Ring
63
What Does Your Telephone Company’s “Distinctive Ring” Do?
63
What Does Brother’s “Distinctive Ring” Do?
63
Do You Have Voice Mail?
64
Before You Choose the Ring Pattern to Register
64
Very Important
65
Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern
65
Setup Send
66
Before You Begin
66
Sending Faxes Using Multiple Settings
66
Faxing from the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)
66
Recommended Environment
66
Setting the Special Media Lever
67
Faxing from the Scanner Glass
68
Basic Sending Operations
69
Contrast
69
Fax Resolution
69
Manual Transmission (With an External Telephone)
70
Automatic Transmission
70
Color Fax Transmission
70
Manual and Automatic Fax Redial
70
Dual Access (Not Available for Color Fax)
70
Real Time Transmission
71
Checking Job Status
72
Canceling a Job in Memory
72
Advanced Sending Operations
72
Overseas Mode
72
Delayed FAX (Not Available for Color Fax)
73
Delayed Batch Transmission (Not Available for Color Fax)
73
Setting Up Polled Transmit (Not Available for Color Fax)
74
Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options
75
Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing
75
Storing Speed Dial Numbers
75
Changing Speed Dial Numbers
76
Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting
77
Dialing Options
78
Search
78
Speed Dialing
78
Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers
78
Broadcasting (Not Available for Color Fax)
79
Pause
80
Fax Redial
80
Tone/Pulse (For Canada Only)
80
Remote Fax Options (Not Available for Color Fax)
81
Fax Forwarding/Paging
81
Programming a Fax Forwarding Number
81
Programming Your Pager Number
81
Setting Fax Storage
82
Backup Print
82
Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code
83
Remote Retrieval
83
Using Remote Retrieval Access Code
83
Remote Commands
84
Retrieving Fax Messages
85
Changing Fax Forwarding Number
85
Printing Reports
86
MFC Settings and Activity
86
Customizing the Transmission Verification Report
86
Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval
86
Using the Reports Key
87
To Print a Report
87
Making Copies
88
Basic Copy Operations
88
Making a Single Copy
88
Making Multiple Copies (Using the ADF)
88
Out of Memory Message
89
Single or Multiple Copies (Using the Scanner Glass)
89
Temporary Copy Settings
90
Copying Using Multiple Settings
90
Using the Enlarge/Reduce Key
90
Selecting a Fixed Reduction Ratio
91
Using the Quality Key
91
Using the Options Key
92
Paper Type
93
Paper Size
93
Copy Brightness
93
Sorting Multiple Copies (Using the ADF)
94
Special Copy Options (Using the ADF)
94
Special Copy Options (Using the Scanner Glass)
94
2 in 1
95
4 in 1
95
Poster
95
Changing Default Copy Settings
96
Copy Quality
96
Color Adjustment
97
Copy Contrast
97
Legal Limitations
98
Using the MFC as a Printer
99
Features
99
Printer Driver
99
Choosing the Right Kind of Paper
100
Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder
100
Simultaneous Printing and Faxing
101
Printer Operation Key
101
Ink Key
101
Stop/Exit Key
101
Checking the Print Quality
101
Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only)
102
Using the Brother MFC-5100C Printer Driver
102
Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional and Windows NT® 4.0)
102
Paper Tab
103
Paper Size
103
Orientation
104
Copy/Page Order
104
Copies
104
Collate
104
Reverse Order
104
Paper Thickness
105
Scaling
105
Paper Source
105
Quality/Color Tab
106
Quality
106
Media
107
Document
107
Color Matching
108
Custom Setting
108
Halftone Pattern
108
Color Enhance
109
Color/Mono
110
Bi-Directional Printing
110
Fast Draft Mode
110
Advanced Tab
110
Watermark
111
Print Watermark
111
In background
111
Watermark Style
111
Watermark Text
111
Watermark Bitmap
111
Position
112
Device Options
112
Print Date & Time
112
Support
113
Web Update
113
Brother Solutions Center
113
Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows® XP)
114
Layout Tab
114
*1 Orientation
114
*2 Pages Per Sheet
115
Paper/Quality Tab
115
*1 Tray Selection
116
*2 Quality Settings
116
*3 Color
116
Advanced Options
117
*1 Paper /Output
117
*2 Graphic
118
*3 Document Options
118
Photo
118
Cluster
118
Auto
118
*4 Printer Features
119
Using the Windows®-Based Brother MFL-Pro Control Center
120
Brother MFL-Pro Control Center
120
AutoLoad the Brother Control Center
120
How to Turn Off AutoLoad
121
Using the Color Scan Key
121
Scan to E-mail
122
Scan Image
122
Scan/OCR
122
Brother Control Center Features
123
Auto Configuration
123
Scanning Operations
123
Copy Operations
124
PC Fax Operation
124
Scanner Settings for Scan, Copy and PC Fax Buttons
124
Global Settings
124
Setting Up the Scanner Configurations
125
To Access the Scanner Configurations Screen
125
Perform an Operation from the Control Center Screen
125
Scan to File
126
Scanner Settings
126
Destination Folder
127
Scan to E-mail
127
Scanner Settings
128
E-mail Application
128
File Attachments
128
Conversion Options
129
Format
129
Show QuickSend Menu
129
QuickSend List
129
Scan to Word Processor
130
Scanner Settings
130
Word Processor
131
User Defined Button
132
Scanner Settings
132
Target Application
132
Copy
132
Scanner Settings
133
Copy Settings
133
Send a Fax
133
Scanner Settings
133
FAX Settings
134
Scanner and Using ScanSoft™ PaperPort® and TextBridge® OCR (For Windows® Only)
135
Using ScanSoft™ PaperPort® and TextBridge®
135
Viewing Items
136
Organizing Your Items in Folders
136
Links to Many Other Applications
137
Using ScanSoft™ TextBridge® OCR (Converting Image Text to Text You Can Edit)
137
Importing Items from Other Applications
138
Exporting Items in Other Formats
138
Exporting an Image File
138
Scanning a Document
138
TWAIN Compliant
138
Accessing the Scanner
139
Scanning a Document into the PC
139
Settings in the Scanner Window
140
Resolution:
140
Scan Type:
140
Brightness:
140
Contrast:
141
Size:
141
Custom:
141
PreScanning an Image
142
How to Use PreScan to Adjust an Image:
142
Setting Up and Using PC FAX (For Windows® Only)
143
Introduction
143
Brother Resource Manager
143
MFC Remote Setup
144
PC FAX Sending (For Windows® Only)
145
Setting Up User Information
145
Setting Up Sending
146
Outside Line Access
146
Include Header
146
Address Book File
146
User Interface
147
Simple Style
147
Facsimile Style
147
Setting Up Speed Dial
148
The Address Book
149
Setting Up a Member in the Address Book
150
Setting Up a Group for Broadcasting
151
Editing Member Information
151
Deleting a Member or Group
152
Exporting the Address Book
152
Importing to the Address Book
153
Setting Up a Cover Page
155
To
155
From
155
Comment
155
Select Cover Page Form
155
Import BMP file
156
Count Cover Page
156
Sending a File as a PC-FAX Using the Facsimile Style
156
Redial
157
Sending a File as a PC-FAX Using the Simple Style
158
Using Automatic E-Mail Printing
160
For Windows® 95, 98, 98SE, Me Only
160
Main Features
160
To Access the On-Line Documentation
160
To Install Automatic E-mail Printing (Optional Application)
160
Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh® G3, G4 or iMac™/iBook™
161
Set Up Your USB-Equipped Apple® Macintosh® G3, G4 or iMac™ or iBook™ with Mac OS 8.5-9.2
161
Using Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple® Macintosh®
161
Sending a Fax from Your Macintosh® Application
163
Setting Up Your Address Book
165
Adding a New Member
165
Adding a New Group
166
Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your Apple® Macintosh®
167
Accessing the Scanner
168
Scanning an Image into Your Macintosh G3, G4 or iMac
168
Settings in the Scanner Window
169
Image
169
Scanning Area
170
Business Card Size
170
Adjust Image
171
Color Sync Dialog
171
Scanner Profile
172
PreScanning an Image
173
Important Information
174
Standard Telephone and FCC Notices
174
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)
175
Important
176
Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only)
176
International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement
176
Important Safety Instructions
177
Trademarks
178
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance
179
Troubleshooting
179
Error Messages
179
Original Jams and Paper Jams
181
Printer Jam or Paper Jam
182
If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC
185
How to Improve Print Quality
187
Cleaning the Print Heads
187
Print Quality Check
188
STEP A: Color Block Quality Check
188
STEP B: Alignment Check
189
Packing and Shipping the MFC
190
Routine Maintenance
193
Cleaning the Scanner
193
Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen
194
Replacing the Ink Cartridges
194
Specifications
197
Product Description
197
Fax
197
Printer
198
Printing
198
Controller
199
Computer Requirements
199
Print Media
200
Consumable Items
200
Glossary
201
Index
204
Remote Retrieval Access Card
210
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Published: 2020-10-24
Updated: 2023-06-25
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Model: MFC-5100C
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Table of Contents
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MFC5100CUS_UG_A.pdf
1
Brother Numbers
3
Brother fax-back system (USA Only)
3
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
3
For Customer Service
3
Dealers/Service Centers (For USA Only)
3
Service Centers (For Canada Only)
3
Ordering Accessories and Supplies
4
Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties (For USA and Canada)
5
Compilation and Publication Notice
5
BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (USA Only)
6
BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For USA Only)
7
BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (For Canada Only)
8
Quick Reference Guide
9
Sending Black & White Faxes
9
Automatic Transmission
9
Real Time Transmission
9
Receiving Faxes
9
Select Receive Mode
9
Storing Numbers
9
Storing Speed Dial Numbers
9
Dialing Operations
9
Speed Dialing
9
Search/Speed Dial
10
Making Copies
10
Making a Single Copy
10
Sorting Multiple Copies (Using the ADF)
10
Table of Contents
11
Introduction
22
Using This Manual
22
Finding Information
22
Conventions Used in this Manual
22
Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only)
23
To Complete Your MFC-5100C Registration On-Line
23
MFC-5100C Control Panel Overview
24
About Fax Machines
26
Custom Features
26
Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line?
26
Why Should There Be Trouble?
26
How Can You Avoid Possible Problems?
26
Fax Tones and Handshake
26
ECM (Error Correction Mode)
27
Assembly and Connections
28
Packing List
28
Choosing a Location
29
Important Safety Instructions
30
Paper
30
Handling and Using Special Paper
30
Recommended Paper for the MFC-5100C
30
Paper Capacity of Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder
31
Paper Specifications for Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder
31
Print Area
32
Assembly
33
Removing the Protective Yellow Bar
33
Setting up the MFC
34
Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder (Paper Cassette)
36
Installing the Ink Cartridges
37
Important
38
Connecting the MFC
40
Connecting an External Telephone
40
Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD)
40
Sequence
40
Connections
41
Recording Outgoing Message (OGM)
41
Special Line Considerations
42
Roll Over Phone Lines
42
Two-Line Phone System
42
Converting Telephone Wall Outlets
43
Installing MFC, External Two-Line TAD and Two-Line Telephone
43
Multi-Line Connections (PBX)
44
If You are Installing the MFC to Work with a PBX
44
Custom Features on Your Phone Line
45
On-Screen Programming
46
User-Friendly Programming
46
Menu Selection Table
46
Alternating Displays
46
Navigation Keys
47
Initial Setup
52
Getting Started
52
Setting Paper Type
52
Setting Paper Size
52
Setting Date and Time
53
Setting Station ID
53
Entering Text
54
Inserting Spaces
54
Making Corrections
54
Repeating Letters
54
Special Characters and Symbols
54
Setting the Ring Volume
55
Setting the Beeper Volume
56
Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time
56
Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (For Canada Only)
56
Memory Storage
56
Setup Receive
57
Basic Receiving Operations
57
Choosing the Receive Mode
57
To Select or Change Your Receive Mode
58
Setting Ring Delay
58
Easy Receive
59
Printing a Reduced Incoming Fax (Auto Reduction)
59
Advanced Receiving Operations
60
Operation from Extension Telephone
60
Changing the Fax Receive Code
60
Printing a Fax in Memory
60
Polling
61
Setting Up Polling Receive
61
Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive
61
Canceling a Scheduled Job
62
Telephone Services
63
Distinctive Ring
63
What Does Your Telephone Company’s “Distinctive Ring” Do?
63
What Does Brother’s “Distinctive Ring” Do?
63
Do You Have Voice Mail?
64
Before You Choose the Ring Pattern to Register
64
Very Important
65
Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern
65
Setup Send
66
Before You Begin
66
Sending Faxes Using Multiple Settings
66
Faxing from the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)
66
Recommended Environment
66
Setting the Special Media Lever
67
Faxing from the Scanner Glass
68
Basic Sending Operations
69
Contrast
69
Fax Resolution
69
Manual Transmission (With an External Telephone)
70
Automatic Transmission
70
Color Fax Transmission
70
Manual and Automatic Fax Redial
70
Dual Access (Not Available for Color Fax)
70
Real Time Transmission
71
Checking Job Status
72
Canceling a Job in Memory
72
Advanced Sending Operations
72
Overseas Mode
72
Delayed FAX (Not Available for Color Fax)
73
Delayed Batch Transmission (Not Available for Color Fax)
73
Setting Up Polled Transmit (Not Available for Color Fax)
74
Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options
75
Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing
75
Storing Speed Dial Numbers
75
Changing Speed Dial Numbers
76
Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting
77
Dialing Options
78
Search
78
Speed Dialing
78
Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers
78
Broadcasting (Not Available for Color Fax)
79
Pause
80
Fax Redial
80
Tone/Pulse (For Canada Only)
80
Remote Fax Options (Not Available for Color Fax)
81
Fax Forwarding/Paging
81
Programming a Fax Forwarding Number
81
Programming Your Pager Number
81
Setting Fax Storage
82
Backup Print
82
Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code
83
Remote Retrieval
83
Using Remote Retrieval Access Code
83
Remote Commands
84
Retrieving Fax Messages
85
Changing Fax Forwarding Number
85
Printing Reports
86
MFC Settings and Activity
86
Customizing the Transmission Verification Report
86
Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval
86
Using the Reports Key
87
To Print a Report
87
Making Copies
88
Basic Copy Operations
88
Making a Single Copy
88
Making Multiple Copies (Using the ADF)
88
Out of Memory Message
89
Single or Multiple Copies (Using the Scanner Glass)
89
Temporary Copy Settings
90
Copying Using Multiple Settings
90
Using the Enlarge/Reduce Key
90
Selecting a Fixed Reduction Ratio
91
Using the Quality Key
91
Using the Options Key
92
Paper Type
93
Paper Size
93
Copy Brightness
93
Sorting Multiple Copies (Using the ADF)
94
Special Copy Options (Using the ADF)
94
Special Copy Options (Using the Scanner Glass)
94
2 in 1
95
4 in 1
95
Poster
95
Changing Default Copy Settings
96
Copy Quality
96
Color Adjustment
97
Copy Contrast
97
Legal Limitations
98
Using the MFC as a Printer
99
Features
99
Printer Driver
99
Choosing the Right Kind of Paper
100
Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder
100
Simultaneous Printing and Faxing
101
Printer Operation Key
101
Ink Key
101
Stop/Exit Key
101
Checking the Print Quality
101
Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only)
102
Using the Brother MFC-5100C Printer Driver
102
Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional and Windows NT® 4.0)
102
Paper Tab
103
Paper Size
103
Orientation
104
Copy/Page Order
104
Copies
104
Collate
104
Reverse Order
104
Paper Thickness
105
Scaling
105
Paper Source
105
Quality/Color Tab
106
Quality
106
Media
107
Document
107
Color Matching
108
Custom Setting
108
Halftone Pattern
108
Color Enhance
109
Color/Mono
110
Bi-Directional Printing
110
Fast Draft Mode
110
Advanced Tab
110
Watermark
111
Print Watermark
111
In background
111
Watermark Style
111
Watermark Text
111
Watermark Bitmap
111
Position
112
Device Options
112
Print Date & Time
112
Support
113
Web Update
113
Brother Solutions Center
113
Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows® XP)
114
Layout Tab
114
*1 Orientation
114
*2 Pages Per Sheet
115
Paper/Quality Tab
115
*1 Tray Selection
116
*2 Quality Settings
116
*3 Color
116
Advanced Options
117
*1 Paper /Output
117
*2 Graphic
118
*3 Document Options
118
Photo
118
Cluster
118
Auto
118
*4 Printer Features
119
Using the Windows®-Based Brother MFL-Pro Control Center
120
Brother MFL-Pro Control Center
120
AutoLoad the Brother Control Center
120
How to Turn Off AutoLoad
121
Using the Color Scan Key
121
Scan to E-mail
122
Scan Image
122
Scan/OCR
122
Brother Control Center Features
123
Auto Configuration
123
Scanning Operations
123
Copy Operations
124
PC Fax Operation
124
Scanner Settings for Scan, Copy and PC Fax Buttons
124
Global Settings
124
Setting Up the Scanner Configurations
125
To Access the Scanner Configurations Screen
125
Perform an Operation from the Control Center Screen
125
Scan to File
126
Scanner Settings
126
Destination Folder
127
Scan to E-mail
127
Scanner Settings
128
E-mail Application
128
File Attachments
128
Conversion Options
129
Format
129
Show QuickSend Menu
129
QuickSend List
129
Scan to Word Processor
130
Scanner Settings
130
Word Processor
131
User Defined Button
132
Scanner Settings
132
Target Application
132
Copy
132
Scanner Settings
133
Copy Settings
133
Send a Fax
133
Scanner Settings
133
FAX Settings
134
Scanner and Using ScanSoft™ PaperPort® and TextBridge® OCR (For Windows® Only)
135
Using ScanSoft™ PaperPort® and TextBridge®
135
Viewing Items
136
Organizing Your Items in Folders
136
Links to Many Other Applications
137
Using ScanSoft™ TextBridge® OCR (Converting Image Text to Text You Can Edit)
137
Importing Items from Other Applications
138
Exporting Items in Other Formats
138
Exporting an Image File
138
Scanning a Document
138
TWAIN Compliant
138
Accessing the Scanner
139
Scanning a Document into the PC
139
Settings in the Scanner Window
140
Resolution:
140
Scan Type:
140
Brightness:
140
Contrast:
141
Size:
141
Custom:
141
PreScanning an Image
142
How to Use PreScan to Adjust an Image:
142
Setting Up and Using PC FAX (For Windows® Only)
143
Introduction
143
Brother Resource Manager
143
MFC Remote Setup
144
PC FAX Sending (For Windows® Only)
145
Setting Up User Information
145
Setting Up Sending
146
Outside Line Access
146
Include Header
146
Address Book File
146
User Interface
147
Simple Style
147
Facsimile Style
147
Setting Up Speed Dial
148
The Address Book
149
Setting Up a Member in the Address Book
150
Setting Up a Group for Broadcasting
151
Editing Member Information
151
Deleting a Member or Group
152
Exporting the Address Book
152
Importing to the Address Book
153
Setting Up a Cover Page
155
To
155
From
155
Comment
155
Select Cover Page Form
155
Import BMP file
156
Count Cover Page
156
Sending a File as a PC-FAX Using the Facsimile Style
156
Redial
157
Sending a File as a PC-FAX Using the Simple Style
158
Using Automatic E-Mail Printing
160
For Windows® 95, 98, 98SE, Me Only
160
Main Features
160
To Access the On-Line Documentation
160
To Install Automatic E-mail Printing (Optional Application)
160
Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh® G3, G4 or iMac™/iBook™
161
Set Up Your USB-Equipped Apple® Macintosh® G3, G4 or iMac™ or iBook™ with Mac OS 8.5-9.2
161
Using Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple® Macintosh®
161
Sending a Fax from Your Macintosh® Application
163
Setting Up Your Address Book
165
Adding a New Member
165
Adding a New Group
166
Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your Apple® Macintosh®
167
Accessing the Scanner
168
Scanning an Image into Your Macintosh G3, G4 or iMac
168
Settings in the Scanner Window
169
Image
169
Scanning Area
170
Business Card Size
170
Adjust Image
171
Color Sync Dialog
171
Scanner Profile
172
PreScanning an Image
173
Important Information
174
Standard Telephone and FCC Notices
174
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)
175
Important
176
Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only)
176
International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement
176
Important Safety Instructions
177
Trademarks
178
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance
179
Troubleshooting
179
Error Messages
179
Original Jams and Paper Jams
181
Printer Jam or Paper Jam
182
If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC
185
How to Improve Print Quality
187
Cleaning the Print Heads
187
Print Quality Check
188
STEP A: Color Block Quality Check
188
STEP B: Alignment Check
189
Packing and Shipping the MFC
190
Routine Maintenance
193
Cleaning the Scanner
193
Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen
194
Replacing the Ink Cartridges
194
Specifications
197
Product Description
197
Fax
197
Printer
198
Printing
198
Controller
199
Computer Requirements
199
Print Media
200
Consumable Items
200
Glossary
201
Index
204
Remote Retrieval Access Card
210
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