Brother MFC-9100C User Manual

MFC 9100C

OWNER’S MANUAL

®®

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Model Number: MFC 9100C

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* The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain this manual with

your

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event of a theft, fire or warranty service.

as a permanent record of your purchase, in the

Year 2000 Compliant

Brother is addressing the Year 2000 related issues for all Brother fax machines and multi-function centers. Our focus is to ensure that our bundled third-party software will continue to properly process date/time data after January 1, 2000.

Brother fax machines and multi-function centers will function properly after January 1, 2000, firmware used by our customers in connection or combination with Brother fax machines, MFCs and bundled software, accurately exchange date data with the Brother products.

Please continue to check our Web page for updates at http://www.brother.com. All remedies will be provided to individual customers via software patches through software download or from Brother Customer Service.

provided that

all non-Brother hardware, software and

Brother Numbers

Fax-Back System

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 Fax-Back System, and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions about using the system and an index of Fax-Back subjects.

USA: 1-800-521-2846 From within Canada: 1-800-681-9838

The Brother Fax-Back System number (USA Only) has been preprogrammed on One Touch key

Brother on the World Wide Web

You can find more information about Brother products, from product specification sheets to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), on the World Wide Web. Visit us at

http://www.brother.com

Brother Bulletin Board

Brother’s Bulletin Board Numbers are

USA: 1-888-298-3616 From within Canada: 1-514-685-2040

For Customer Service

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

1-908-575-8790 (fax)

From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 (voice)

1-514-685-4898 (fax)

From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 (voice)

ORDERING ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES

Ordering Accessories and Supplies

For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American 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.)

USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) From within 1-800-668-2768 (voice)

1-800-947-1445 (fax) Canada: http://www.brothermall.com

Description Item

Ink Cartridge <black> LC02BK Ink Cartridge <cyan>(blue) LC02C Ink Cartridge <magenta>(red) LC02M Ink Cartridge <yellow> LC02Y 360 dpi High Quality Coated Paper BP36CL 720 dpi High Quality Coated Paper BP72CL Glossy Paper BPGLL Transparancies BPTRL Print Head HD002 Power Protector QPD120 Telephone Line Cord (For USA) UG1570001

IEEE-1284 Bi-directional Cable UG4558001 Reference Guide for Improving (For USA) LE2532001

Print Quality (For Canada) LE2556001

Owner’s Manual (For USA) LE2286001

* Brother MFC-9100 Series Software on DSK9131 (Floppy Disks Windows

floppy disks (Includes MFL Pro and DSK9195 (Floppy Disks Windows PaperPort

* Software on Floppy disks is not available for Windows NT

Only)

Brother Coated Paper is Ink Jet Paper.

(For Canada) UG3565001

(For Canada) LE2557001

W orkstation Version 4.0.

3.1x)

95/98)

ORDERING ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES

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.

NOTICE – DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

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BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE

(For MFC 9100C Only)

(For USA Only)

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

This warranty is given only to the enduse 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 Ink Cartridges, Print Heads, etc. is 90 days from the date of purchase, or the rated life of the Consumable item, whichever is shorter.

What is NOT covered: This warranty is VOID — that is, this Product has no warranty — if: (1) you did not purchase this Product from an authorized Brother reseller within the United States, (2) this Product has been serviced, modified or tampered with by anyone other than an Authorized Service Representative of Brother, (3) the serial number has been modified, defaced or removed from this Product, (4) this Product has been abused or damaged, (5) non Brother®brand or non Brother approved parts, supplies, power supplies or other accessories have been used with this Product, or (6) this Product has been transported without the proper preparation and packaging.

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 products provided that the replacement products conform to the manufacturer’s specifications for new products. The repaired or replacement product will be returned to you at no cost.

Exchange Service:

Exchange service will expedite, in most instances by the next business day, the exchange of 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 non working 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

MFC LIMITED WARRANTY (USA)

BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE

(For MFC 9100C Only)

(For USA Only)

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; 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 airbill.

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 airbill, 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 Limited Warranty is the only warranty that Brother is giving for this Product. It is the

final expression and the exclusive and

only statement

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.

of Brother’s obligations to

BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD.

BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY 08807-0911

Please record your model and serial number 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.

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.

MFC LIMITED WARRANTY (USA)

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.

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, ink cartridges and print heads) 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 1-800-853-6660. Within Montreal, please call 685-6464. Internet support: support@brother.ca 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

We’ re at your side.

LIMITED WARRANTY (CANADA)

Introduction ....................................................................................... 1-1

Using This Manual ............................................................................ 1-1

Finding Information .................................................................... 1-1

Test Sheet Procedures (For USA Only)............................................ 1-1

MFC 9100C Control Panel Overview.............................................. 1-2

About Fax Machines.......................................................................... 1-4

Fax Tones and Handshake .......................................................... 1-4

ECM (Error Correction Mode) ................................................... 1-4

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 an External Telephone ........................................... 2-12

Connecting an External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) ... 2-12

Sequence ............................................................................. 2-12

Connections ........................................................................ 2-12

Recording Outgoing Message (OGM) ............................... 2-13

Special Line Considerations ..................................................... 2-14

Roll Over Phone Lines ....................................................... 2-14

Two-Line Phone System..................................................... 2-14

Converting Telephone Wall Outlets.................................... 2-14

Installing MFC, External Two-Line TAD,

and T wo-Line Telephone .................................................. 2-15

Multi-Line Connections (PBX) ................................................ 2-16

If you are installing the MFC to work with a PBX: ........... 2-16

Custom Features on a Single Line ............................................ 2-16

On-Screen Programming .................................................................. 3-1

User-Friendly Programming ............................................................ 3-1

Function Mode ............................................................................ 3-1

Alternating Displays ................................................................... 3-2

Function Selection Table .............................................................3-2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Initial Setup ........................................................................................ 4-1

Getting Started................................................................................... 4-1

Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse) ............................................ 4-1

Setting Date and Time................................................................. 4-1

Setting Station ID........................................................................ 4-2

Entering Text ........................................................................ 4-2

Setting Beeper Volume ............................................................... 4-3

Speaker Volume .......................................................................... 4-4

Ring Volume ............................................................................... 4-4

Memory Storage ......................................................................... 4-4

Delayed Timer............................................................................. 4-4

Setup Receive ..................................................................................... 5-1

Basic Receiving Operations .............................................................. 5-1

Setting or Changing the Answer Mode....................................... 5-1

Setting Ring Delay...................................................................... 5-2

Easy Receive............................................................................... 5-2

Printing a Reduced Incoming Document.................................... 5-2

Recommended Reductions ................................................... 5-3

Setting Paper Size ....................................................................... 5-3

Advanced Receiving Operations ...................................................... 5-4

Operation from Extension Telephones ........................................5-4

Changing the Fax Receive Code .......................................... 5-4

Printing a Fax in Memory ........................................................... 5-4

Polling ......................................................................................... 5-5

Setting Up Polling Receive................................................... 5-5

Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive................................. 5-6

Canceling a Scheduled Job ......................................................... 5-6

Telephone Services ............................................................................. 5-7

Distinctive Ring .......................................................................... 5-7

Registering your Distinctive Ring Pattern............................ 5-8

Caller ID ..................................................................................... 5-9

Viewing Caller ID List.......................................................... 5-9

Printing Caller ID List .......................................................... 5-9

Clearing a Caller ID Stored in Memory ............................... 5-9

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Setup Send .......................................................................................... 6-1

Before You Begin................................................................................ 6-1

Sending Faxes Using Multiple Settings...................................... 6-1

Faxing from the Document Feeder ............................................. 6-1

ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) .................................... 6-1

Faxing from the Scanner Glass ................................................... 6-3

Scan Fax ............................................................................... 6-3

Resolution ................................................................................... 6-4

Contrast ....................................................................................... 6-4

Automatic Transmission ............................................................. 6-4

Manual Transmission (ADF) ...................................................... 6-5

Manual and Automatic Fax Redial ............................................. 6-5

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dual Access................................................................................. 6-5

Real Time T ransmission.............................................................. 6-6

Checking the Jobs Status ............................................................ 6-6

Canceling Jobs in Memory ......................................................... 6-7

Basic Sending Operations ................................................................. 6-7

Composing Electronic Cover Page ............................................. 6-7

Composing Your Own Comments ........................................ 6-8

Cover Page for Next Fax Only ............................................. 6-8

Always Send Cover Page ..................................................... 6-9

Using a Printed Cover Page .................................................. 6-9

Advanced Sending Operations ....................................................... 6-10

Overseas Mode ......................................................................... 6-10

Delayed Fax .............................................................................. 6-10

Multiple Resolution Transmission............................................ 6-11

Setting Up for Polling Transmit................................................ 6-11

Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options ........................................ 7-1

Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing ................................................... 7-1

Storing One Touch Dial Numbers............................................... 7-1

Storing Speed Dial Numbers ...................................................... 7-2

Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers ......................... 7-2

Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting........................................... 7-3

Dialing Options .................................................................................. 7-4

Searching Telephone Index......................................................... 7-4

One T ouch Dialing...................................................................... 7-4

Speed Dialing.............................................................................. 7-4

Pause ........................................................................................... 7-4

Fax Redial ................................................................................... 7-4

Broadcasting ............................................................................... 7-5

Dialing Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers ....................... 7-6

Remote Fax Options .......................................................................... 8-1

Paging and Fax Forwarding ............................................................. 8-1

Programming a Paging Number ................................................. 8-1

Programming a Fax Forwarding Number ................................... 8-2

Setting Fax Storage............................................................................ 8-2

Remote Retrieval ............................................................................... 8-3

Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code .................................. 8-3

Using Remote Retrieval Access Code ........................................ 8-3

Remote Commands..................................................................... 8-4

Retrieving Memory Status List................................................... 8-5

Retrieving Fax Messages ............................................................ 8-5

Changing Fax Forwarding Number Remotely............................ 8-6

Printing Reports ................................................................................ 9-1

MFC Settings and Activity................................................................ 9-1

To Print a Report......................................................................... 9-1

Transmission Verification (Xmit) Report ................................... 9-2

Activity Report Interval .............................................................. 9-2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Making Copies ................................................................................. 10-1

Color Copy Keys.............................................................................. 10-1

Basic Copy Operations.................................................................... 10-1

Copying One Page .................................................................... 10-1

Multiple Copies (Using the ADF)............................................. 10-2

Memory Full Message .............................................................. 10-2

Multiple Copies (Using the Scanner Glass).............................. 10-3

Enlarged or Reduced Copies (Temporary Setting) ................... 10-4

Copy Quality – Temporary Settings .............................................. 10-5

Using the Copy Quality Key..................................................... 10-5

Using the Paper Type Key ........................................................ 10-6

Using the Brightness Key ......................................................... 10-6

Copy Quality – Changing Default Settings ................................... 10-7

Select Paper Type ...................................................................... 10-8

Select Copy Quality .................................................................. 10-8

Color Adjustment ...................................................................... 10-9

Copy Brightness........................................................................ 10-9

Copy Contrast ........................................................................... 10-9

Selecting a Single Color (One Color) ....................................... 10-9

Legal Limitations........................................................................... 10-10

Walk-Up Video Printing.................................................................. 11-1

Getting Started................................................................................. 11-1

Auto Switch .............................................................................. 11-2

Color Video Printing ....................................................................... 11-2

Black & White Video Printing........................................................ 11-3

Video Print Quality – Temporary Settings.................................... 11-3

Using the Copy Quality Key..................................................... 11-3

Using the Paper Type Key ........................................................ 11-4

Using the Brightness Key ......................................................... 11-4

Changing Default Settings .............................................................. 11-5

Setting Paper Type .................................................................... 11-6

Setting Video Printing Quality.................................................. 11-6

Setting Video Type .................................................................... 11-6

Setting Print Size ...................................................................... 11-7

Video Printing Color Adjustment ............................................. 11-7

Video Printing Brightness......................................................... 11-8

Video Capture from the PC ............................................................ 11-8

Setting Up the MFC and Computer to

Work Together ............................................................................ 12-1

Before You Install Multi-Function Link

Pro Software................................................................................ 12-1

If You Don’t Have a CD-ROM Drive ....................................... 12-2

Computer Requirements ........................................................... 12-2

Connecting the MFC to the Computer .......................................... 12-3

Installing Multi-Function Link

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pro Software (CD-ROM 1)...... 12-4

Overview of Basic Steps........................................................... 12-4

Choosing the Software to Install............................................... 12-4

Install Multi-Function Link

Install NetCentric™ FaxStorm ........................................... 12-4

Install Automatic E-Mail Printing ...................................... 12-4

Install FaxSpeed ................................................................. 12-4

Install Printer and Scanner Drivers Only............................ 12-5

Other Options............................................................................ 12-5

View On-Line Documentation............................................ 12-5

View Product Support Information..................................... 12-5

Brother W eb Link ............................................................... 12-5

Exit...................................................................................... 12-5

Installing the Brother Software................................................. 12-5

Helpful Hints for Windows

Receiving Messages into the PC ..................................................... 12-8

Multi-Function Link

Using MFC as Printer ..................................................................... 13-1

Features ............................................................................................ 13-1

Printer Driver .................................................................................. 13-2

Choosing the Right Kind of Paper ................................................. 13-2

Multi-purpose Paper Cassette ........................................................ 13-2

Loading Paper in Multi-purpose Paper Cassette....................... 13-3

Adjusting for Thick Paper and Envelopes .......................... 13-3

Manual Feed Slot ...................................................................... 13-4

Setup for Envelopes .................................................................. 13-4

Simultaneous Printing/Fax ............................................................. 13-5

Printer Operation Keys................................................................... 13-5

On/OffLine Key ........................................................................ 13-5

Reset Key .................................................................................. 13-5

Priority Key............................................................................... 13-5

Ink Management Key................................................................ 13-5

Turning Off Bi-directional Printing .......................................... 13-6

Pro Mode............................................... 12-8

Pro Software ........................ 12-4

3.1x ............................................. 12-7

Windows

Printer Emulation............................................................................ 14-1

Using the Maintenance Utility Program for Printing from DOS .. 14-1 Using the Brother MFC 9100 Series

Paper Tab ......................................................................................... 14-2

Printing .......................................................................... 14-1

Installing the Brother MFC 9100 Series DOS Tools ................ 14-1

Printer Driver ............................................................................. 14-2

Paper Size ................................................................................. 14-3

User Defined Paper Size ........................................................... 14-3

Paper Source ............................................................................. 14-4

Feeder ................................................................................. 14-4

Manual Feed ....................................................................... 14-4

Orientation ................................................................................ 14-4

Scaling ...................................................................................... 14-4

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 in 1 ................................................................................... 14-4

Copies ....................................................................................... 14-5

Collate................................................................................. 14-5

Reverse Order ..................................................................... 14-5

Quality/Color Tab ............................................................................ 14-6

Quality ...................................................................................... 14-6

Media ........................................................................................ 14-7

Color/Mono............................................................................... 14-7

Color ................................................................................... 14-7

Mono................................................................................... 14-7

Controlling the Color ................................................................ 14-8

Document.................................................................................. 14-8

Custom Setting.......................................................................... 14-9

Color Matching ................................................................... 14-9

Halftone Pattern .................................................................. 14-9

Effect................................................................................. 14-10

Control/Maintenance Tab ............................................................. 14-10

Monitor Calibration ................................................................ 14-11

Bi-Directional Printing ........................................................... 14-11

Maintenance............................................................................ 14-11

The Cleaning Tab .................................................................... 14-11

Test Print........................................................................... 14-11

Cleaning............................................................................ 14-12

The Printer Adjustment Tab .................................................... 14-12

V ertical Alignment............................................................ 14-12

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Using Multi-Function Link

Introduction ..................................................................................... 15-1

Brother Resource Manager ....................................................... 15-1

MFC Remote Setup ......................................................................... 15-2

Multi-Function Link

Sending a Fax from Your PC.......................................................... 15-3

Sending a Quick Fax................................................................. 15-3

Sending a Fax from the Main Menu ......................................... 15-4

Sending a Fax from a Windows

Receiving Faxes into the PC ........................................................... 15-5

Checklist for the MFC ........................................................ 15-5

Checklist for Your PC ......................................................... 15-5

Viewing Received Faxes........................................................... 15-6

Using PaperPort

Viewing Items in PaperPort

Organizing Your Items in Folders ............................................. 16-2

Links to Many Other Applications............................................ 16-3

Using ScanSoft™ TextBridge

Text to Text You Can Edit) .................................................... 16-3

Importing Items from Other Applications ................................ 16-4

Exporting Items in Other Formats ............................................ 16-4

TABLE OF CONTENTS

and ScanSoft™ TextBridge®............................ 16-1

Pro Software.................................... 15-1

Pro Main Menu.......................................... 15-3

Application .......................... 15-4

.................................................... 16-2

OCR (Converting Image

Scanning a Document...................................................................... 16-4

TWAIN COMPLIANT ....................................................... 16-4

Accessing the Scanner .............................................................. 16-5

Scanning a Document into the PC ............................................ 16-5

Settings in the Scanner Window ............................................... 16-6

Resolution:.......................................................................... 16-6

Color Type: ......................................................................... 16-6

Size: .................................................................................... 16-7

Custom:............................................................................... 16-7

Adjust: ................................................................................ 16-7

Paper: .................................................................................. 16-7

Video Capture:.................................................................... 16-7

PreScanning an Image .............................................................. 16-8

How to use PreScan to adjust an Image: ............................ 16-8

Video Capture from the PC ............................................................ 16-9

Connecting Y our Video Equipment .......................................... 16-9

To connect your video equipment: ..................................... 16-9

Capturing An Image ................................................................ 16-10

To capture a frame as an image: ....................................... 16-10

Using Internet Faxing with NetCentric™ FaxStorm ................... 17-1

NetCentric™ Internet Fax.............................................................. 17-1

Before Y ou Begin...................................................................... 17-2

Compatible Operating Systems .......................................... 17-2

Set Up Your Fax Service Account ...................................... 17-2

Receiving Faxes ........................................................................ 17-2

Creating an Inbound Account............................................. 17-3

Installing NetCentric™ FaxStorm ............................................ 17-3

Overview of Utilities ................................................................ 17-4

Contact Manager................................................................. 17-4

Cover Page Builder............................................................. 17-4

Print Driver ......................................................................... 17-4

Status Manager ................................................................... 17-4

Viewfax (A Fax File Viewing Application) ........................ 17-4

Accessing NetCentric™ FaxStorm........................................... 17-4

Sending Faxes ........................................................................... 17-5

General Tab......................................................................... 17-5

Addressing a Fax ................................................................ 17-5

Adding Contacts One at a Time.......................................... 17-6

Selecting a Group (or a Contact from a Group) ................. 17-6

Saving a New Contact from the Fax Send Window ........... 17-7

Specifying a Cover Page..................................................... 17-7

About Sending a Fax as E-mail .......................................... 17-8

Attachments Tab ................................................................. 17-8

Options/Sender T ab ............................................................ 17-9

Sending from Other Windows

If Y ou Are Using Windows

Applications ........................... 17-9

95/98 ..................................... 17-9

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If You Are Using Windows NT® Workstation

Version 4.0...................................................................... 17-10

Setting Up Contacts in the Contact Manager.......................... 17-10

To Add a New Contact to the All Group: ......................... 17-11

To Add a New Contact to Another Group: ....................... 17-12

Changing Contact Detail .................................................. 17-12

Setting Up Multiple Addresses......................................... 17-13

Moving or Copying a Contact to Another Group............. 17-13

Creating a Group for Broadcasting................................... 17-13

Managing Your Faxes in the Status Manager ......................... 17-14

Accessing the Status Manager .......................................... 17-14

Checking the Status of Sent Faxes (Outbox).................... 17-14

Viewing Faxes You Received (Inbox) .............................. 17-15

Managing Faxes from Your Account Page ............................. 17-15

Accessing Y our Account Page .......................................... 17-15

Viewing Received Faxes in Your Account Page Inbox .... 17-15

Checking Sent Faxes in Your Account Page Outbox........ 17-16

Customer Support ................................................................... 17-16

Contact NetCentric™ Corporation at ............................... 17-16

Using Automatic E-Mail Printing .................................................. 18-1

Automatic E-Mail Printing (For Windows

Main Features ........................................................................... 18-1

Automatic E-Mail Printing is for Windows

You Cannot Use a 16-bit TCP/IP Stack .............................. 18-2

If You Are Using Korean Windows

Setting Up Automatic E-Mail Printing ..................................... 18-2

Setting Up the Server.......................................................... 18-3

Setting the Check Time....................................................... 18-3

Using Automatic E-Mail Printing............................................. 18-4

Uninstalling Automatic E-Mail Printing

from Windows

If the Uninstall Program Displays an Error Message ......... 18-4

To Access the Add/Remove Programs Properties

Window: ........................................................................... 18-4

Color Faxing with FaxSpeed

(For Windows

Introduction ..................................................................................... 19-1

How FaxSpeed Works ..................................................................... 19-1

Special Coded Format (InfoImage) .......................................... 19-2

Installing FaxSpeed ......................................................................... 19-2

Selecting Multi-Function Link

Creating FaxSpeed Read Module Disks for Recipients............ 19-4

Quick Start Procedures................................................................... 19-5

How to Send an InfoImage ....................................................... 19-5

To Send an InfoImage with FaxSpeed Standard Send: ...... 19-5

Using the FaxSpeed Macro....................................................... 19-6

95/98 ........................................................... 18-4

3.1x and 95/98 Only)........................................ 19-1

Pro As Your Fax Application .. 19-3

95/98 Only)............. 18-1

95/98 Only ......... 18-2

95/98 ........................ 18-2

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To send the current document in your word processor

directly to FaxSpeed:........................................................ 19-6

How to Read an InfoImage that Was Printed at

Your MFC ............................................................................. 19-6

Follow these steps when a received InfoImage

printed at the MFC: .......................................................... 19-6

How to Read an InfoImage that Was Received Into

Multi-Function Link

To read an InfoImage after viewing it in PaperPort

If the Recipient Uses Another Fax Application ........................ 19-8

FaxSpeed Read Module for Recipients .............................. 19-8

For recipients of your InfoImage who are using

another fax application:.................................................... 19-8

If Recipient Uses Fax Machine and Scanner ............................ 19-9

FaxSpeed Read Module for Recipients .............................. 19-9

For recipients of your InfoImage who are

using a fax machine and scanner:..................................... 19-9

Important Information ................................................................... 20-1

Standard Telephone and FCC Notices........................................... 20-1

These notices are in effect on models sold and

used in the United States only. .............................................. 20-1

Important—About the InterfaceCable ...................................... 20-2

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) ......................... 20-3

Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only).... 20-3

NERGY STAR

Important Safety Instructions.................................................... 20-4

Compilation and Publication Notice......................................... 20-6

Trademarks ............................................................................... 20-6

Compliance Statement ...................................... 20-3

Pro ..................................................... 19-7

:........ 19-7

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

Document Jam Inside 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 MFC ................................................... 21-12

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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

Glossary ............................................................................................ 22-1

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

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Introduction

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 functions. However, you can use your MFC to its fullest potential by taking a few minutes to read this manual.

Additionally, your MFC has a Help Key. Press operational steps and functions.

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 function by checking the Index in the back of this manual. Also, throughout this manual, you’ll see special symbols alerting you to important information, cautions to avoid damaging the machine, and warnings to avoid hurting yourself. Illustrations of some screen displays also help you choose the correct key-presses.

Help

to print a list of basic

Test Sheet Procedures (For USA Only)

After programming your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included with your MFC and fax it to Brother’s Automated Fax Response System as your first transmission. This will verify that your MFC is properly installed. (See Setting Station ID, pages 4-2 to 4-3.)

When this document is received, a confirmation sheet will be sent back to your MFC. In order to receive a response, be sure to set up your Station ID.

USA 1-908-685-9283 (fax)

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MFC 9100C Control Panel Over view

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

One T ouch Ke ys

These 8 keys give you instant access to previously stored phone numbers.

Help

Whenever the Date and Time are displayed on the LCD, you can press this key to print a quick reference Help List. The Help List shows how to program functions, register information and how to get basic information.

Broadcast

Use this key when you want to broadcast the same fax to many different locations (maximum of 166 locations at once).

▼ Shift

To access memory locations 9 through 16 in the One Touch keys hold down the Shift key.

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

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

Ink Empty Indicator

Blinks when ink cartridge is low and stays lit when ink is empty.

Resolution Indicator Lights

These LEDs show the resolution mode you selected.

Resolution

Sets the resolution when you send a fax.

Programming Keys: Function

Lets you access the function and programing mode

(Left Arrow)

(Right Arrow)

Moves the LCD cursor through text and options.

Set

Stores a function setting in the MFC.

Clear

Deletes entered data or backs up one step in function procedure.

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Color Printer Keys: On/OffLine

Use this key to turn the printer online (ready to receive PC data) and offline (not ready to receive PC data) alternately . When the printer is online, the LCD displays ONLINE.

Reset

Clears data from the printer memory, and then resets and restores to the factory default settings.

Priority

Press this key to receive all faxes in memory without first printing them.

Ink Management

Cleans the ink print heads and/or resets the ink dot counter after replacing and ink cartridge.

Dial Pad

Dials phone and fax numbers, and can be used as a keyboard for entering information into the MFC.

Color Copy Keys: Paper T ype

Use this key to temporarily change the paper type setting for Copy and Video Printing modes.

Brightness

Lets you adjust the brightness of the whole image to be lighter or darker.

Enlarge/Reduce

Lets you reduce or enlarge copies depending on the ratio you select.

Copy Quality

Use this key to temporarily change the quality for Copy and Video Printing modes.

Mono Copy

Makes a black-and-white or singlecolor copy.

Color Copy

Makes a full-color copy.

Facsimile Keys: Tel-index

Lets you look up numbers stored in the dialing memory.

Speed Dial

Lets you dial stored phone numbers by pressing a two-digit number.

Redial / Pause

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

Hook

Lets you dial fax numbers.

Stop

Stops a fax, cancels an operation, or exits from function mode.

Start

Starts an operation, such as sending a fax.

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About Fax Machines

If you’re a first-time fax machine 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.

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 when you dial and press 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 MFC line, so you can know if you are receiving a fax message.

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 screen displays 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 screen continues to display RECEIVING.

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 fax machines can understand how each is sending and receiving the fax. The handshake cannot begin until the call is answered, and the CNG tones last for only about 40 seconds after the number is dialed. Therefore, it’s important for the receiving machine to answer the call in as few rings as possible.

Start

, and they continue for about 40 seconds after

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

ECM (Error Correction Mode)

The Error Correction Mode (ECM) is a way for the machine 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 machine for this feature to work.

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Assembly and Connections

Packing List

Make sure you have the following items:

Telephone Line Cord

Ink Cartridges

Paper Cassette

Owner’s Manual

Brother Color Suite (2 CD-ROMs)

Reference Guide for Improving Print Quality

Bi-directional Parallel Cable

StartCard

Starter Coated Paper (Ink Jet Paper)

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). 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 !

WARNING

■

Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the wall jack. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone jack in a wet location unless the jack is specifically designed for a wet location.

■

Lightning and power surges can damage this product! We recommend that you use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line and on the telephone line, or unplug the lines during a lightning storm.

■

For PLUGGABLE 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 telecommunication line cord.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

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Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash

bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

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.

Paper

The quality of your document can be affected by the kind of paper you use in the MFC. You can use plain paper, coated paper, transparencies, glossy paper, organizer paper, and envelopes. We recommend testing various paper types before purchasing large quantities. For best results, use genuine Brother special coated paper, glossy paper, and transparencies. (See page ii for information about ordering Brother accessories.)

When you print on coated paper, transparencies, and glossy paper, be sure to select the correct media in the “Quality/Color” tab in the printer driver. When using coated paper or transparencies, avoid stacking by removing each page after it exits the machine.

About Brother Paper

Brother paper is manufactured specifically for this MFC, to provide you optimum print quality:

Quality Coated Paper for 360 dpi Color Ink Jet printing—normal mode (BP36CL for letter)

High Quality Coated Paper for 720 dpi Color Ink Jet printing— super fine mode (BP72CL for letter)

Color Ink Jet Transparencies— fine mode (BPTRL for letter) Color Ink Jet Glossy Paper— superfine mode (BPGLL for letter)

■

Brother coated (ink jet) paper is coated only on one side. Make sure this whiter (coated) side is face down when loading in the paper cassette, or manual feed slot.

■

The coated side of glossy paper is shiny. Do not touch the shiny side. Load glossy paper in the paper cassette with the shiny side facing down.

■

Do not touch either side of transparencies, because perspiration is absorbed easily and may decrease output quality.

■

For optimum output quality, use paper that is appropriate for your resolution setting.

■

Store paper in the original bag, and keep it sealed. Keep paper flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat.

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■

Transparencies designed for laser printers/copiers may stain your next document. Use only recommended transparencies.

Curled or damaged paper may cause paper jams and misfeeds. If the paper is curled, straighten it as much as possible by rolling it in the opposite direction of the curl.

Do not use the following types of paper and envelopes:

■

Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped paper and envelopes

■

Extremely shiny or highly textured paper and envelopes

■

Envelopes with clasps

■

Envelopes of baggy construction

■

Envelopes not sharply creased

■

Embossed envelopes

■

Paper and envelopes already printed with a laser printer

■

Envelopes preprinted on the inside

■

Paper and envelopes that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked

Paper Specifications for Paper Cassette and Manual Feed Slot

Paper T ype P aper Size Cassette Capacity

Cut Sheet Letter, Executive, A4 250 Sheets of 20 lb(75 g/m

Legal 100 Sheets of 20 lb(75 g/m

)

) Coated Paper Letter 100 Sheets Transparencies Letter 50 Glossy Paper Letter 20 Envelopes DL, COM-10, C5, 10

B5, Monarch Organizer K, L 10 Paper Capacity of Paper Cassette:

Cut Sheet Paper Weight 17 to 32 lb (64 to 120 g/m Paper Cassette: Up to 1.06 inches (27mm) / Approximately 250

sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m

) Output Stacker: Approximately 75 Sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m Retrieve transparencies and glossies as they exit the machine so they

don’t stack and smear.

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)

Print Area

Cut Sheet

Envelopes

unprintable area

3 4

The Print Area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below show the unprintable areas on cut sheet and envelopes.

(inch)

Paper T ype Paper Size 12 34

Fax

0.16

0.24

Letter, Legal

Mono Copy Color Copy

0.12 0.43 0.16

Cut Sheet Fax

Organizer K, L Printer 0.12 0.43 0.13 0.13

Envelopes

*Printer depends on the Printer driver.

Printer 0.34

0.08 0.08

Mono Copy

0.12 0.43

Color Copy 0.13 0.13 Printer 0.13 0.13

Executive Printer 0.12 0.43 0.13 0.13

DL, C5, CM10, Monarch

Printer 0.39 0.79 0.13 0.13

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Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Paper Cassette

Before you install paper, please read Paper, pages 2-3~4. The paper cassette can hold up to 250 sheets of paper (20 lb).

1) Remove the paper cassette (lift up and pull out).

2) Remove the cassette cover.

3) Adjust the cassette to the letter (A4/LTR) or legal position for the size of paper you are using. To adjust the cassette to legal size, press the button on the left and pull out the front part of the cassette.

Button Legal

4) Stack up to 250 sheets of paper face down in the cassette and slide the width and length paper adjusters to fit around it. Do not place paper above the maximum paper height line, or paper may jam.

5) Replace the cassette cover.

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Position

Paper

Adjusters

Letter

Position

Maximum Height Line

6) Slide the paper cassette

Paper Output Tray

into the MFC until it locks into place.

7) Pull out the paper output tray.

Connecting the MFC

Release the scanner lock lever.

Scanner

Cover

A) Press the blue Scanner

Cover Release Button on the right side of the MFC and lift the scanner cover until it locks in the open position.

Scanner Cover Release Button

B) The blue Scanner Lock

Lever is on the back left under side of the scanner cover. Push the lever up to

Lock

Unlock

unlock the scanner.

Caution

Scanner Lock Lever

If CHECK SCAN LOCK appears on the LCD, immediately release the scanner lock. If you see MACHINE ERROR AF (or AE), stop operation and call Customer Service for assistance. (See Error Messages page 21-2)

Telephone

Line Cord

Power Cord

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Connect the power cord.

Print Head

There is no ON/OFF switch. When you plug in the power cord, the power goes on and the screen alternately displays.

Connect the telephone line cord.

Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the jack on the MFC and the other end to a modular wall jack.

SET CARTRIDGES OFFLINE

PLS OPEN COVER OFFLINE

WARNING

■

The MFC must be grounded using a 3-prong plug.

■

Since the MFC is grounded through the power outlet, protect yourself from potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone line by keeping the power to your MFC on when you connect it to a telephone line. When you want to move your MFC, protect yourself by disconnecting the telephone line first, and then the power cord.

■

Operating the MFC before you install the ink cartridges will permanently damage the print head.

Installing the Ink Cartridges

Check that you turned on the power

(by plugging in the power cord). The screen alternately displays

Caution

SET CARTRIDGES OFFLINE

PLS OPEN COVER OFFLINE

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Close the document cover before you open the Scanner Cover. Press the blue Scanner

Cover Release Button on the right side of the MFC and lift the scanner cover. After a few seconds, the print head will move left to its replacement position.

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+ 187 hidden pages

Brother MFC-9100C User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Brother Numbers

Fax-Back System

Brother on the World Wide Web

Brother Bulletin Board

For Customer Service

Ordering Accessories and Supplies

Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties

Table of Contents

Using This Manual

Finding Information

Test Sheet Procedures (For USA Only)

MFC 9100C Control Panel Over view

About Fax Machines

Fax Tones and Handshake

ECM (Error Correction Mode)

Packing List

Choosing a Location

Paper

About Brother Paper

Paper Specifications for Paper Cassette and Manual Feed Slot

Print Area

Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Paper Cassette

Connecting the MFC

Installing the Ink Cartridges