Brother MFC3100C User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

MFC-3100C

®

version D

If You Need to Call Customer Service

Please complete the following information for future reference:

Model Number: MFC-3100C

Serial Number:*

Date of Purchase:

Place of Purchase:

*The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain this Owner’s Manual with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of a theft, fire or warranty service.

©1996-2001 Brother Industries, Ltd.

Brother Numbers

IMPORTANT

For technical and operational assistance, you must call the country where you purchased the MFC. Calls must be made from within that country.

Brother fax-back system (USA Only)

Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use fax-back system, so you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. This system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to send faxes to any fax machine, not just the one from which you are calling.

If you can’t resolve a difficulty with your MFC using this manual, call our faxback system and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions about using the system and an index of fax-back subjects.

In USA:

1-800-521-2846

The Brother fax-back system number has been preprogrammed on Speed Dial 01.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The Brother Solutions Center is our one-stop resource for all your Fax Machine/ Multi-Function Center needs. You can download the latest software and utilities, read FAQs and troubleshooting tips, and go to the “Solutions” section to learn how to get the most from your Brother product. Visit us at:

http://solutions.brother.com

You can check here for Brother Printer Driver updates.

For Customer Service

In USA: 1-800-284-4329 (voice)

1-908-575-8790 (fax)

1-800-284-3238 (TTY service for the hearing-impaired)

In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice)

1-514-685-4898 (fax)

1-514-685-6464 (voice) In Montreal

Dealers/Service Centers (For USA Only)

For the name of a Brother authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-284-4357.

Service Centers (For Canada Only)

For service center addresses in Canada, call 1-877-BROTHER.

B R O T H E R N U M B E R S

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Ordering Accessories and Supplies

IMPORTANT

For technical and operational assistance, you must call the country where you purchased the MFC. Calls must be made from within that country.

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 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.)

In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com

In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice)

Description	Item
Ink Cartridge <black>	LC21BK
Ink Cartridge <cyan>(blue)	LC21C
Ink Cartridge <magenta>(red)	LC21M
Ink Cartridge <yellow>	LC21Y
Power Protector for A/C Power and	QPD120
Phone Line
Telephone Line Cord	LG3077001
Paper Wire Extension	UU1309001
Document Wire Extension	LE3305001
Document Support	LE6396001
Paper Tray	LE6398001
Card Stock Support	LE6485001
Owner’s Manual	LE6184001 (English for USA and
	Canada)
	LE6359001 (French for Canada)

Note Multi-Function Link® Pro Suite is NOT available on floppy disks.

ii O R D E R I N G A C C E S S O R I E S A N D S U P P L I E S

Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties

(For USA and Canada)

BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTHER’S LICENSOR) MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDING THE SOFTWARE. BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S) DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS OR OTHERWISE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS NOT PERMITTED BY SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA. THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

IN NO EVENT WILL BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF BROTHER’S LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ANY EVENT BROTHER’S LICENSOR’S LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ACTUAL DAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50.

Compilation and Publication Notice

Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications.

The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.

N O T I C E – D I S C L A I M E R O F W A R R A N T I E S iii

BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE

(USA Only)

This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state.

This warranty is given only to the first end-use purchaser of the accompanying product (referred to in this warranty as “this Product”).

What is covered: Brother warrants to you for the Warranty Period that there are no defects in the materials, workmanship or Year 2000 compliance of this Product. The “Warranty Period” is 1 year from the date you purchased this product. The “Warranty Period” for consumable items, such as Print Heads, Toner, Drums, Ink Cartridges, Print Cartridges, Refill Ribbons, Therma PLUS Paper and Thermal Paper, etc. is 90 days from the date of purchase, or the rated life of the Consumable item, whichever is shorter.

What is NOT covered: Warranty WILL BE VOID by Brother for repairs or replacements made necessary due to the following: (1) If the Product was not purchased from an authorized Brother reseller within the United States, (2) The Product has been serviced or modified by anyone other than an Authorized Service Representative of Brother, (3) The serial number has been modified, defaced or removed from this Product, (4) Non-Brother®- brand or non-Brother approved parts, supplies, power supplies or other accessories have been used with this Product, (5) Any damage caused by accident, neglect, abuse or misuse or, the recommended monthly volume has been exceeded, (6) Damages caused as a result of modification, alteration or repairs performed by anyone other than a Brother Authorized Service Representative. (7) NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY ARE: Consumable items, for example (including, but not limited to): ribbons, ink or toner cartridges, toner drum units, print heads, cleaning and/or instances where no defects in material or workmanship are found in the Product, etc. (8) Damage caused by improper connection and/ or disconnection of the Product; failure of the operator to follow operational instructions, improper set up of the Product.

What to do if you think your Product is defective:

Call our Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-284-4329, or if you suspect a defect in materials or workmanship in this Product, you can report it to a Brother Authorized Service

Center. During the Warranty Period, supply Brother’s representative with a copy of your dated bill of sale showing that this Product was purchased within the United States. For the name of your Brother Authorized Service Center, call 1-800-521-2846. After contacting the Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be required to deliver or send the Product properly packaged, freight prepaid, to the Authorized Service Center together with a photocopy of your bill of sale.

What Brother will do: Brother (or its Authorized Service Center) will evaluate your report of a possible defect to determine whether a defect exists, and if it does exist, Brother (or its Authorized Service Center) will repair or (at Brother’s option) replace the Product with a product that performs the same functions and performs as well as the original Product. Brother reserves the right to supply refurbished or remanufactured replacement parts provided that the replacement parts conform to the manufacturer’s specifications for new products. The repaired or replacement product will be returned to you at no cost.

Exchange Service:

When an exchange is authorized, Brother will exchange your non-working product with a refurbished or remanufactured product that conforms to the manufacturer’s specifications for new products. The refurbished or remanufactured Product you receive will be covered by the balance of the limited warranty period remaining on the original Product, plus an additional thirty (30) days. You will keep the replacement Product that is sent to you and must return (or be billed up to the cost of a new product) your original nonworking product, which shall become the property of Brother. You must call Brother Customer Service and if the representative cannot correct the product’s malfunction over the telephone and you elect the exchange service, you must provide information pertaining to this Product and you must also provide a valid major credit card number. Your credit card will be charged up to the cost of a new Product if: (i) you do not return your original Product to Brother within five (5) business days; (ii) the malfunctions of your original Product are not covered by the limited warranty; (iii) the proper packaging instructions are not followed and has caused damage to the product;

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BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE

(For USA Only)

or (iv) the warranty period on your original Product has expired or has not been sufficiently validated with a copy of the proof of purchase (bill of sale). The Brother Customer Service Representative will ship the exchange Product via next business day delivery courier service, with return instructions and prepaid return air bill. Follow the return instructions. You must return the original Product in the same shipping carton in which the exchanged Product was received and include a copy of proof of purchase (bill of sale). Retain your original accessory items and a copy of the return air bill, signed by the courier.

Limitations:

Repair or replacement as described above is your sole and exclusive (that is, your only) remedy if this Product is defective. Brother is not responsible for damage to or loss of any equipment, media, programs or data related to the use of this Product. Except for that repair or replacement, Brother shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages or specific relief. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHETHER EXPRESSED BY AFFIRMATION, PROMISE, DESCRIPTION, DRAWING, MODEL OR SAMPLE. ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THIS ONE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.

This Limited Warranty is the only warranty that Brother is giving for this Product. It is the final expression and the exclusive and only statement of Brother’s obligations to you. It replaces all other agreements and understandings that you may have with Brother or its representatives.

This Limited Warranty (and Brother’s obligation to you) may not be changed in any way unless you and Brother sign the same piece of paper in which we (1) refer to this Product and your bill of sale date, (2) describe the change to this warranty and (3) agree to make that change.

Product Support: Toll-free Customer Service and technical support is available for hardware operational assistance at 1-800-284-4329. At any time, free technical support in the form of Frequently Asked Questions, troubleshooting tips and service center locator is available through our fax-back system at 1-800-521-2846 or Brother’s Internet Web Site (www.brother.com). Now you can visit us on-line (www.brothermall.com), your complete source for genuine Brother Accessories and Supplies.

BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD. BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY 08807-0911

Please record your model and serial numbers and your date and location of Purchase below for your records. Keep this information with your proof of purchase (bill of sale) in case your Product is lost, stolen or requires service.

Model # _______________________

Serial #________________________

Date of purchase: _______________

Store where purchased:___________

Location of store: ________________

Important: We recommend that you keep all original packing materials, in the event that you ship this product.

M F C L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y ( U S A ) v

BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE

LIMITED WARRANTY

(For Canada Only)

Pursuant 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, will repair this MFC/Facsimile machine free of charge if defective in material or workmanship. This Limited Warranty does not include cleaning, consumables (including, without limitation, print cartridges, print head, toner and drum) or damage caused by accident, neglect, misuse or improper installation or operation, any damage caused from service, maintenance, modifications, or tampering by anyone other than a

Brother Authorized Service Representative, or from the use of supplies or consumable items that are non-Brother products. Operation of the MFC/Facsimile machine in excess of the specifications or with the Serial Number or Rating Label removed shall be deemed abuse and all repairs thereafter shall be the sole liability of the end-user/purchaser. In order to obtain warranty service, the MFC/Facsimile machine must be delivered or shipped freight prepaid by the end user/purchaser to a “Brother” Authorized Service

Center, together with your Proof of Purchase in the form of a Sales Receipt.

For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID the Warranty. (Refer to your Operation Manual for proper packaging.)

For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping. Damage to your print head resulting from packing without the ink cartridges will VOID your warranty. (Refer to your Operation Manual for proper packaging.)

BROTHER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED

INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXCEPT TO

THE EXTENT THAT ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW CANNOT BE VALIDLY WAIVED.

No oral or written information, advice or representation provided by Brother, its

Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create another warranty or modify this warranty. This warranty states Brother’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy against Brother for any failure of the MFC/Facsimile machine to operate properly.

Neither Brother nor anyone else involved in the development, production, or delivery of this MFC/Facsimile machine shall be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including lost profits, arising from the use of or inability to use the product, even if advised by the end user/purchaser of the possibility of such damages. Since some Provinces do not allow the above limitation of liability, such limitation may not apply to you.

This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from Providence to Providence.

Warranty Service is available at Brother Authorized Service Centers throughout Canada. For Technical Support or for the name and location of your nearest Authorized Service Center call 1-877-BROTHER. Within Montreal, please call 685-6464.

Internet support: [e-mail] or browse Brother’s Web Site: www.brother.com

Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue Hôtel de Ville

Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6

vi L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y ( C A N A D A )

Quick Reference Guide

Sending Black & White

Faxes

Automatic Transmission

1Place the original face down in the ADF.

2Enter the fax number using Speed Dial, Search or the dial pad.

3Press Black Fax Start.

Real Time Transmission

You can send faxes in real time.

1Place the original face down in the ADF.

2Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 5.

3Press or to select ON, and then press Menu/Set—OR—For the next transmission only, press or

to select NEXT FAX ONLY, and then press Menu/Set.

4 For the next fax only, press or to

select ON, and then press

Menu/Set.

5Press 1 to select additional settings

—OR—Press 2 to fax.

6Enter the fax number.

7Press Black Fax Start.

Receiving Faxes

Select Receive Mode

Press Receive Mode to select

FAX ONLY, EXT. TEL/TAD or MANUAL.

Storing Numbers

Storing Speed Dial Numbers

1Press Menu/Set, 2, 3, 1.

2Enter a two-digit Speed Dial number, and then press Menu/Set.

3Enter a number (up to 20 digits), and then press Menu/Set.

4Enter a name (or leave it blank), and then press Menu/Set.

5Press Stop/Exit.

Dialing Operations

Speed Dialing

1Place the original face down in the ADF.

2Press Search/Speed Dial, press

#, and then press the two-digit Speed Dial number.

3Press Black Fax Start.

Search/Speed Dial

1Place the original face down in the ADF.

2Press Search/Speed Dial, and then enter the first letter of the name you’re looking for.

3Press or to search the memory.

4Press Black Fax Start.

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Making Copies

Making a Single Copy

1Place the original face down in the ADF.

2Press Black Copy or Color Copy.

Making Multiple Copies

(For Black and White Copies)

1Place the original face down in the ADF.

2Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).

3Press Black Copy.

Brother fax-back system : In USA: 1-800-521-2846

Brother Global Web Site : http://www.brother.com

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Product Support :

http://solutions.brother.com

Brother Accessories & Supplies:

In USA:	1-888-879-3232	(voice)
	1-800-947-1445	(fax)

http://www.brothermall.com

In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice)

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Table of Contents

1

2

Introduction.....................................................................................	1-1
Using This Manual .....................................................................	1-1
Finding Information.............................................................	1-1
Conventions Used in this Manual........................................	1-1
Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only) ...	1-2
To Complete Your Registration On-Line............................	1-2
MFC-3100C Control Panel Overview........................................	1-3
About Fax Machines ..................................................................	1-5
Custom Features ..................................................................	1-5
Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line? ...............	1-5
Why Should There Be Trouble? .....................................	1-5
How Can You Avoid Possible Problems? ......................	1-5
Fax Tones and Handshake...................................................	1-5
ECM (Error Correction Mode)............................................	1-6

Assembly and Connections.............................................................	2-1
Packing List................................................................................	2-1
Choosing a Location...................................................................	2-2
Assembly ....................................................................................	2-3
Removing the Protective Yellow Bar..................................	2-3
Setting Up the MFC.............................................................	2-4
Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder
(Paper Cassette) ..............................................................	2-7
Installing the Ink Cartridges ................................................	2-8
Important.........................................................................	2-9
Connecting the MFC ................................................................	2-11
Connecting an External Telephone ...................................	2-11
Connecting an External Telephone
Answering Device (TAD).............................................	2-11
Sequence .......................................................................	2-11
Connections...................................................................	2-12
Recording Outgoing Message (OGM)..........................	2-13
Special Line Considerations ..............................................	2-13
Roll Over Phone Lines..................................................	2-13
Two-Line Phone System...............................................	2-13
Converting Telephone Wall Outlets .............................	2-14
Installing MFC, External Two-Line TAD and
Two-Line Telephone ................................................	2-14

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5

6

Multi-Line Connections (PBX) .........................................	2-15
If You are Installing the MFC to Work with a PBX:....	2-15
Custom Features on Your Phone Line...............................	2-16
Paper.................................................................................................	3-1
About Paper................................................................................	3-1
Handling and Using Special Paper ......................................	3-1
Recommended Paper for the MFC-3100C......................	3-1
Paper Capacity of Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder...................	3-2
Paper Specifications for Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder.........	3-2
Print Area.............................................................................	3-3
On-Screen Programming................................................................	4-1
User-Friendly Programming.......................................................	4-1
Menu Selection Table..........................................................	4-1
Alternating Displays ............................................................	4-1
Navigation Keys .........................................................................	4-2
Initial Setup......................................................................................	5-1
Getting Started............................................................................	5-1
Setting Paper Type ..............................................................	5-1
Setting Paper Size................................................................	5-1
Setting Date and Time .........................................................	5-2
Setting Station ID ................................................................	5-2
Entering Text...................................................................	5-3
Inserting Spaces ..............................................................	5-3
Making Corrections.........................................................	5-3
Repeating Letters ............................................................	5-3
Special Characters and Symbols .....................................	5-3
Setting the Ring Volume .....................................................	5-4
Setting the Beeper Volume..................................................	5-4
Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time ..................	5-5
Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (For Canada Only) ........	5-5
Memory Storage ..................................................................	5-5
Setup Receive...................................................................................	6-1
Basic Receiving Operations .......................................................	6-1
Choosing the Receive Mode................................................	6-1
To Select or Change Your Receive Mode ......................	6-2
Setting Ring Delay ..............................................................	6-2

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	Easy Receive .......................................................................	6-3
	Printing a Reduced Incoming Document
	(Auto Reduction) ............................................................	6-3
	Advanced Receiving Operations ................................................	6-4
	Operation from Extension Telephone .................................	6-4
	Changing the Fax Receive Code.....................................	6-4
	Printing a Fax in Memory....................................................	6-4
	Polling..................................................................................	6-5
	Setting Up Polling Receive .............................................	6-5
	Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive ...........................	6-5
	Canceling a Scheduled Job..................................................	6-6
	Telephone Services ....................................................................	6-7
	Distinctive Ring...................................................................	6-7
	What Does Your Telephone Company’s
	“Distinctive Ring” Do? ..............................................	6-7
	What Does Brother’s “Distinctive Ring” Do? ................	6-7
	Do You Have Voice Mail? .............................................	6-8
	Before You Choose the Ring Pattern to Register ...........	6-8
	VERY IMPORTANT..........................................................	6-9
	Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern.........................	6-9
7	Setup Send .......................................................................................	7-1
	Before You Begin.......................................................................	7-1
	Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)...................	7-1
	Sending Faxes with Multiple Settings.................................	7-2
	Basic Sending Operations ..........................................................	7-2
	Contrast................................................................................	7-2
	Fax Resolution.....................................................................	7-3
	Manual Transmission (with an External Telephone) ..........	7-3
	Automatic Transmission......................................................	7-3
	Color Fax Transmission ......................................................	7-4
	Manual and Automatic Fax Redial......................................	7-4
	Dual Access (Not Available for Color Fax) ........................	7-4
	Real Time Transmission......................................................	7-5
	Checking Job Status ............................................................	7-5
	Canceling a Job in Memory.................................................	7-6
	Advanced Sending Operations ...................................................	7-7
	Overseas Mode ....................................................................	7-7
	Delayed FAX (Not Available for Color Fax)......................	7-7
	Delayed Batch Transmission
	(Not Available for Color Fax).........................................	7-8

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10

11

Setting Up Polled Transmit
(Not Available for Color Fax).........................................	7-8
Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options ......................................	8-1
Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing .............................................	8-1
Storing Speed Dial Numbers ...............................................	8-1
Changing Speed Dial Numbers ...........................................	8-2
Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting ...................................	8-3
Dialing Options ..........................................................................	8-4
Search ..................................................................................	8-4
Speed Dialing ......................................................................	8-4
Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers.............................	8-4
Broadcasting (Not Available for Color Fax) .......................	8-5
Pause....................................................................................	8-6
Fax Redial............................................................................	8-6
Tone/Pulse (For Canada Only) ............................................	8-6
Remote Fax Options (Not Available for Color Fax) ....................	9-1
Fax Forwarding/Paging ..............................................................	9-1
Programming a Fax Forwarding Number............................	9-1
Programming Paging Number .............................................	9-1
Setting Fax Storage ....................................................................	9-2
Backup Print ........................................................................	9-2
Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code..................................	9-3
Remote Retrieval........................................................................	9-3
Using Remote Retrieval Access Code.................................	9-3
Remote Commands .............................................................	9-4
Retrieving Fax Messages.....................................................	9-5
Changing Fax Forwarding Number.....................................	9-5
Printing Reports ............................................................................	10-1
MFC Settings and Activity.......................................................	10-1
Customizing the Transmission Verification Report ..........	10-1
Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval ...........................	10-1
Using the Reports Key.......................................................	10-2
To Print a Report...........................................................	10-2
Making Copies...............................................................................	11-1
Basic Copy Operations.............................................................	11-1
Making a Single Copy .......................................................	11-1

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Making Multiple Copies....................................................	11-1
Out of Memory Message ...................................................	11-2
Temporary Copy Settings.........................................................	11-2
Copying Using Multiple Settings ......................................	11-2
Using the Quality Key .......................................................	11-3
Using the Options Key ......................................................	11-4
Paper Type ....................................................................	11-4
Paper Size......................................................................	11-5
Copy Brightness............................................................	11-5
Reducing and Enlarging Copies....................................	11-5
Special Copy Option .....................................................	11-6
2 in 1 .............................................................................	11-6
Changing Default Copy Settings..............................................	11-7
Copy Quality .....................................................................	11-7
Color Adjustment ..............................................................	11-8
Copy Contrast....................................................................	11-8
Legal Limitations .....................................................................	11-9
Using the MFC as a Printer .........................................................	12-1
Features ....................................................................................	12-1
Printer Driver............................................................................	12-1
Choosing the Right Kind of Paper ...........................................	12-2
Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder .....................................................	12-2
Simultaneous Printing/Fax .......................................................	12-3
Printer Operation Key ..............................................................	12-3
Ink Key ..............................................................................	12-3
Stop/Exit Key ....................................................................	12-3
Checking the Print Quality .......................................................	12-3
Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only)...........................	13-1
Using the Brother MFC-3100C Printer Driver ........................	13-1
Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me/
2000 Professional and Windows NT® 4.0)...........................	13-1
Paper Tab..................................................................................	13-2
Paper Size ..........................................................................	13-2
Orientation.........................................................................	13-3
Copy/Page Order ...............................................................	13-3
Copies ...........................................................................	13-3
Collate ...........................................................................	13-3
Reverse Order ...............................................................	13-3
Paper Thickness.................................................................	13-4

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Scaling ...............................................................................	13-4
Paper Source ......................................................................	13-4
Quality/Color Tab.....................................................................	13-5
Quality ...............................................................................	13-5
Media .................................................................................	13-6
Document ..........................................................................	13-6
Color Matching..................................................................	13-7
Custom Setting ..................................................................	13-7
Halftone Pattern ............................................................	13-7
Color Enhance...............................................................	13-8
Color/Mono .......................................................................	13-9
Bi-Directional Printing ......................................................	13-9
Fast Draft Mode.................................................................	13-9
Advanced Tab...........................................................................	13-9
Watermark .........................................................................	13-9
Print Watermark..........................................................	13-10
In background .............................................................	13-10
Watermark Style ..............................................................	13-10
Watermark Text ..........................................................	13-10
Watermark Bitmap......................................................	13-10
Position .......................................................................	13-10
Device Options ................................................................	13-11
Print Date & Time ...........................................................	13-11
Support ...................................................................................	13-12
Web Update.................................................................	13-12
Brother Solutions Center.............................................	13-12
Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows® XP) ...............	13-13
Layout Tab .............................................................................	13-13
*1 Orientation ..................................................................	13-13
*2 Pages Per Sheet...........................................................	13-14
Paper/Quality Tab...................................................................	13-14
*1 Tray Selection.............................................................	13-15
*2 Quality Settings ..........................................................	13-15
*3 Color ...........................................................................	13-15
Advanced Options ..................................................................	13-16
*1 Paper /Output..............................................................	13-16
*2 Graphic .......................................................................	13-17
*3 Document Options......................................................	13-17
Photo ...........................................................................	13-17
Cluster .........................................................................	13-17
Auto.............................................................................	13-17

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	*4 Printer Features...........................................................	13-18
14	Using the Windows®-Based Brother MFL-Pro Control Center ....	14-1
	Brother MFL-Pro Control Center.............................................	14-1
	AutoLoad the Brother Control Center...............................	14-1
	How to Turn Off AutoLoad...............................................	14-2
	Using the Color Scan Key ........................................................	14-2
	Scan to E-mail ...................................................................	14-3
	Scan Image ........................................................................	14-3
	Scan/OCR ..........................................................................	14-3
	Brother Control Center Features ..............................................	14-4
	Auto Configuration............................................................	14-4
	Scanning Operations..........................................................	14-4
	Copy Operations................................................................	14-5
	PC Fax Operation ..............................................................	14-5
	Scanner Settings for Scan, Copy and PC Fax Buttons ......	14-5
	Global Settings ..................................................................	14-5
	Setting Up the Scanner Configurations .............................	14-6
	To Access the Scanner Configurations Screen:.................	14-6
	Perform an Operation from the Control Center Screen.....	14-6
	Scan to File...............................................................................	14-7
	Scanner Settings ................................................................	14-7
	Destination Folder .............................................................	14-8
	Scan to E-mail ..........................................................................	14-8
	Scanner Settings ................................................................	14-9
	E-mail Application ............................................................	14-9
	File Attachments................................................................	14-9
	Conversion Options .........................................................	14-10
	Format .........................................................................	14-10
	Show QuickSend Menu ..............................................	14-10
	QuickSend List............................................................	14-10
	Scan to Word Processor .........................................................	14-11
	Scanner Settings ..............................................................	14-11
	Word Processor ...............................................................	14-12
	User Defined Button...............................................................	14-13
	Scanner Settings ..............................................................	14-13
	Target Application...........................................................	14-13
	Copy .......................................................................................	14-13
	Scanner Settings ..............................................................	14-14
	Copy Settings...................................................................	14-14

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Send a Fax ..............................................................................	14-14
Scanner Settings ..............................................................	14-14
FAX Settings ...................................................................	14-15
Scanner and Using ScanSoft™ PaperPort® and TextBridge®
OCR (For Windows® Only) .........................................................	15-1
Using ScanSoft™ PaperPort® and TextBridge® ......................	15-1
Viewing Items in ScanSoft™ PaperPort® for Brother ......	15-2
Organizing Your Items in Folders .....................................	15-2
Links to Many Other Applications ....................................	15-3
Using ScanSoft™ TextBridge® OCR
(Converting Image Text to Text You Can Edit) ...........	15-3
Importing Items from Other Applications .........................	15-4
Exporting Items in Other Formats .....................................	15-4
Exporting an Image File................................................	15-4
Scanning a Document...............................................................	15-4
TWAIN Compliant ............................................................	15-4
Accessing the Scanner .......................................................	15-5
Scanning a Document into the PC.....................................	15-5
Settings in the Scanner Window........................................	15-6
Resolution: ....................................................................	15-6
Scan Type:.....................................................................	15-6
Brightness: ....................................................................	15-6
Contrast: ........................................................................	15-7
Size:...............................................................................	15-7
Custom: .........................................................................	15-7
PreScanning an Image .......................................................	15-8
How to Use PreScan to Adjust an Image:.....................	15-8
Setting Up and Using PC FAX (For Windows® Only) ..............	16-1
Introduction ..............................................................................	16-1
Brother Resource Manager................................................	16-1
MFC Remote Setup ..................................................................	16-2
PC FAX Sending ......................................................................	16-3
Setting Up User Information .............................................	16-3
Setting Up Sending............................................................	16-4
Outside line access ............................................................	16-4
Include header ...................................................................	16-4
Address Book file ..............................................................	16-4
User interface.....................................................................	16-5
Simple Style ..................................................................	16-5

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Facsimile Style..............................................................	16-5
Setting Up Speed Dial ..............................................................	16-6
The Address Book .............................................................	16-7
Setting Up a Member in the Address Book.......................	16-8
Setting Up a Group for Broadcasting ................................	16-9
Editing Member Information.............................................	16-9
Deleting a Member or Group ..........................................	16-10
Exporting the Address Book ...........................................	16-10
Importing to the Address Book .......................................	16-11
Setting Up a Cover Page..................................................	16-12
To ................................................................................	16-13
From............................................................................	16-13
Comment.....................................................................	16-13
Select Cover Page Form..............................................	16-13
Import BMP file..........................................................	16-13
Count Cover Page .......................................................	16-13
Sending a File as a PC-FAX Using the Facsimile Style....	16-14
Redial ..........................................................................	16-15
Sending a File as a PC-FAX Using the Simple Style......	16-15
Using Automatic E-Mail Printing................................................	17-1
For Windows® 95, 98, 98SE, Me only.....................................	17-1
Main Features ....................................................................	17-1
To Access the On-Line Documentation........................	17-1
To Install Automatic E-mail Printing
(Optional Application): ............................................	17-1
Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh®
G3, G4 or iMac™/iBook™...........................................................	18-1
Set Up Your USB-Equipped Apple® Macintosh®
G3, G4 or iMac™ or iBook™ with
Mac OS 8.5-9.2 .....................................................................	18-1
Using Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple® Macintosh®.... 18-1
Sending a Fax from Your Macintosh® Application .................	18-3
Setting Up Your Address Book.........................................	18-5
Adding a New Member.................................................	18-5
Adding a New Group ....................................................	18-6
Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your
Apple® Macintosh®...............................................................	18-7
Accessing the Scanner.......................................................	18-8

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Scanning a Document into Your Macintosh G3, G4 or
iMac ..............................................................................	18-8
Settings in the Scanner Window........................................	18-9
Image.............................................................................	18-9
Scanning Area .............................................................	18-10
Business Card Size......................................................	18-10
Miscellaneous..............................................................	18-11
Contrast .......................................................................	18-11
Color Sync Dialog.......................................................	18-11
Scanner Profile............................................................	18-12
PreScanning an Image .....................................................	18-13
Important Information .................................................................	19-1
Standard Telephone and FCC Notices .....................................	19-1
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only).................	19-2
Important.......................................................................	19-3
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
(For Canada Only)....................................................	19-3
International ENERGY STAR® Compliance
Statement ..................................................................	19-3
Important Safety Instructions ...................................................	19-4
Trademarks...............................................................................	19-5
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance ...............................	20-1
Troubleshooting........................................................................	20-1
Error Messages ..................................................................	20-1
Document Jam ...................................................................	20-3
Printer Jam or Paper Jam ...................................................	20-4
If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC .................	20-7
How to Improve Print Quality................................................	20-10
Cleaning the Print Head...................................................	20-10
Print Quality Check .........................................................	20-10
STEP A: Color Block Quality Check .........................	20-10
STEP B: Alignment Check .........................................	20-11
Packing and Shipping the MFC..............................................	20-13
Routine Maintenance..............................................................	20-16
Cleaning the Scanner .......................................................	20-16
Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen ....................................	20-16
Replacing the Ink Cartridges ...........................................	20-17

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Specifications ...................................................................................	S-1
Product Description....................................................................	S-1
Fax ..............................................................................................	S-1
Printer .........................................................................................	S-2
Printing ................................................................................	S-2
Controller.............................................................................	S-2
Computer Requirements......................................................	S-3
Print Media ..........................................................................	S-3
Consumable Items ...............................................................	S-4
Glossary...........................................................................................	G-1
Index..................................................................................................	I-1
Remote Retrieval Access Card......................................................	R-1

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1 1Introduction

Using This Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). This MFC has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you through programming your machine. However, you can use your MFC to its fullest potential by taking a few minutes to read this manual.

Additionally, your MFC has a Reports key. Press Reports and 1 to print a list of basic operational steps.

Finding Information

All chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of Contents. You will be able to find information about a specific feature or operation by checking the Index in the back of this manual.

Conventions Used in this Manual

Throughout this manual you’ll see special symbols alerting you to important information, warnings, and actions to perform. For clarification, and to help you choose the correct key presses, we’ve added illustrations of some of the LCD messages.

boldface	Bold typeface identifies a specific key on the MFC control panel.
italics	Italics typeface emphasize an important point, or refer you to related
	topic.
bubble dot	Bubble Dot typeface identifies the messages on the LCD of the
	MFC.

Warnings detail precautions you must take to avoid possible personal injury.

Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the MFC.

Note Notes tell you the proper response for a situation that may occur.

FYI tips provide details about how the current operation interacts with other features.

Improper Setup alerts you to devices and procedures that are not compatible with the MFC.

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Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration

(For USA Only)

After programming your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included with your MFC and then fax it to Brother’s Automated Fax Response System as your first transmission. This will verify that your MFC is properly installed.

To receive a response, be sure to set up your Station ID. (Setting Station ID, page 5-2.)

In USA: 1-877-268-9575

When your TEST SHEET is received, a Confirmation Sheet and Product Registration form will be sent back to your machine. Please fill out the form and return it to complete your registration.

To Complete Your Registration On-Line

1Insert the MFL Pro Suite CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

2Click On-Line Registration to register your product from the main menu.

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MFC-3100C Control Panel Overview

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1Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

The LCD displays messages to help you set up and operate your MFC.

2Reports

Accesses the Reports menu so you can select a report to print: Help List, Auto Dial, Fax Activity, Transmission Verification, User Settings.

3Scan to

Lets you scan the next original into your computer and select the type of destination: word processing, glaphics or E-mail application.

4Ink

Cleans the ink print heads and replaces an ink cartridge.

5Copy Keys:

(For the Next Copy Only)

Options

You can quickly and easily select temporary settings (for the next copy only).

Quality

Use this key to temporarily change the quality for Copy.

Color Copy

Makes a full-color copy.

Black Copy

Makes a black-and-white copy.

6Redial/Pause

Redials the last number called. Also inserts a pause in auto dial numbers.

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7Dial Pad

Use to dial phone and fax numbers and as a keyboard for entering information into the MFC. (For Canada Only): the # key lets you switch the dialing type during a telephone call from

PULSE to TONE.

8Search/Speed Dial

Lets you look up numbers stored in the dialing memory. Also lets you dial stored phone numbers by pressing # and a two-digit number.

9Fax Keys:

Color Fax Start

Starts sending a color fax.

Black Fax Start

Starts sending a black and white fax.

Fax Resolution

Sets the resolution when you send a fax.

Receive Mode

Use to select how the MFC will handle incoming calls.

10Navigation Keys:

Menu/Set

Lets you access the Menu and Programming mode, and stores your settings in the MFC.

or

Press to scroll forward or backward while setting a menu selection.

Also, you can use these keys to do an alphabetical search for the names of stored numbers.

or

Volume

Press to scroll through the menus and options.

When the machine is idle, you can press these keys to adjust the ring volume.

11Stop/Exit

Stops a fax, cancels an operation, or exits from the Menu. Also, lets you clear data remaining in the printer memory.

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About Fax Machines

If you’re a first-time MFC user, fax operation might seem a little mysterious. Soon, you’ll recognize the unusual fax tones on your phone line, and be able to send and receive faxes easily.

Custom Features

Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line?

If you have Voice Mail on the phone line on which you will install your new MFC, there is a strong possibility that Voice Mail and the MFC will conflict with each other while receiving incoming calls.

Why Should There Be Trouble?

Since both MFCs and Voice Mail pick up the line at the number of rings you have set, each of them has the ability to keep the other from receiving calls. For example, if your Voice Mail is set to answer after two rings and your MFC is set to answer after four, your Voice Mail will keep your MFC from receiving faxes. If you set Voice Mail and the Brother machine to answer at the same number of rings, there is no way of knowing which one will answer first. It is important to remember that neither Voice Mail nor the MFC can pass the call back to the other after the call has been answered.

How Can You Avoid Possible Problems?

A very good way to avoid problems like the one mentioned previously is to get a second phone number on your present phone line. Many people with Voice Mail opt for this choice, which is called “Distinctive Ring”, and they are very satisfied with it. For details about this type of custom service, please see

Distinctive Ring, page 6-7.

Another way to avoid possible problem is to replace your Voice Mail with an answering machine. Your Brother MFC is designed to work in tandem with an answering machine or TAD (telephone answering device). (See Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD), page 2-11.)

Fax Tones and Handshake

When someone is sending a fax, the MFC sends fax calling tones (CNG tones)

— soft, intermittent beeps at 4-second intervals. You’ll hear them after you dial and press Black Fax Start; they continue for about 60 seconds after dialing. During that time, the sending machine must begin the “handshake” with the receiving machine. Each time you use automatic procedures to send a fax, you are sending CNG tones over the phone line. You’ll soon learn to listen for these soft beeps each time you answer a phone on your fax line, so you can know if you are receiving a fax message.

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The receiving fax responds with fax receiving tones—loud, chirping sounds. A receiving fax chirps for about 40 seconds over the phone line, and the LCD shows RECEIVING. If your MFC is set to the FAX mode, it will answer every call automatically with fax receiving tones. Even if the other party hangs up, your MFC continues to send the “chirps” for about 40 seconds, and the LCD continues to display RECEIVING. To cancel the receiving mode, press

Stop/Exit.

The fax “handshake” is the time in which the sending machine’s CNG tones and the receiving machines “chirps” overlap. This must be for at least 2 to 4 seconds, so the machines can understand how each is sending and receiving the fax. The handshake cannot begin until the call is answered, and the CNG tones only last for about 60 seconds after the number is dialed. Therefore, it’s important for the receiving machine to answer the call in as few rings as possible.

Note When you have an external telephone answering device (TAD) on your fax line, your TAD will determine the number of rings before the call is answered. Pay special attention to the directions chapter for connecting a TAD to your MFC in Chapter 2, Assembly and Connections.

ECM (Error Correction Mode)

The Error Correction Mode (ECM) is a way for the MFC to check the integrity of a fax transmission while it is in progress. ECM transmissions are possible only between machines that both have the ECM feature. If they do, you may send and receive fax messages that are continuously checked for their integrity.

Sufficient memory must be available in your MFC for this feature to work.

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2 2Assembly and Connections

Packing List

Make sure you have the following items:

Ink Cartridges

For USB Cable Cable Tie

For Bi-directional

IEEE 1284

Telephone

Line Cord

Document Wire

Extension

Paper Tray

Owner’s

Manual

CD-ROM

Caution

Document Support

Paper Wire

Extension

Card Stock

Support

Software

License

Agreement

Accessory

Order Form

Test Sheet

(For USA Only)

Quick Setup Guide

Do NOT throw away the filter cores and cable ties by accident. You will need them to meet FCC Emission Requirements when you connect the MFC to your computer using a USB cable or a bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable.

Note If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in Montreal). See Ordering Accessories and Supplies on page ii for the correct item numbers.

Whenever you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with your MFC. If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you may void your warranty.

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Choosing a Location

Place your MFC on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place that is free of vibration and shocks. Locate the MFC near a telephone jack and a standard, grounded power outlet. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 50°F and 95°F (10°–35°C).

Avoid placing your MFC in a high-traffic area. Do not place near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators. Do not expose the MFC to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Do not connect your MFC to electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Disruption of power can wipe out information in the MFC’s memory. Do not connect your MFC to electrical outlets on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment that might disrupt the power supply. Avoid interference sources, such as speakers or the base units of cordless phones.

NO! NO ! NO !

WARNING

■Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

■We recommend that this product be used with a surge protection device to protect the product against lightning storms.

■Never install a telephone jack in a wet location unless the jack is specifically designed for a wet location.

■Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

■Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

■Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

■Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

■For PLUG CABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible.

■To reduce the risk of shock or fire, use only a No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.

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Assembly

Removing the Protective Yellow Bar

1Open the control panel cover by pulling it toward you (1), and then lift the top cover toward the back (2).

Top Cover

Control Panel

Cover

2 Pull the protective yellow bar out of the machine.

Protective Yellow Bar

Caution

Do not throw away the protective yellow bar. You will need it for future transportation.

3 Close the top cover, and then close the control panel cover.

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