Brother MFC-5100C User manual

MFC-5100C

OWNER’S MANUAL

THIS EQUIPMENT IS DESIGNED TO WORK WITH A TWO WIRE ANALOGUE PSTN LINE

FITTED WITH THE APPROPRIATE CONNECTOR.

APPROVAL INFORMATION

Brother advises that this product may not function correctly in a country other than where it was

originally purchased, and does not offer any warranty in the event that this product is used on public

telecommunication lines in another country.

Use only GENUINE brother supplies

DO NOT refill the ink cartridges. Attempting to use refilled cartridges or

the use of incompatible inks, may cause damage to the print heads in

your product. Any such damages will not be covered by warranty.

Warranty coverage does not apply to problems caused by the use of 3rd

party ink or 3rd party ink cartridges. We can only recommend the use of

genuine Brother consumables.

Using This Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Brother multifunction centre (MFC).

This MFC has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you through

functions. Please refer to the manual for explanation of advanced features.

Finding Information

All chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of Contents. You will also be able to

find information about a specific feature or function by checking the Index at the back of this

manual. Also, throughout this manual, you will see special symbols alerting you to important

information, cross-references, and warnings. Illustrations of some screen displays also help you

choose the correct key-presses.

Symbols Used In This Manual

Additionally, the machine has a Reports key. Press Reports and 1to print a help

list of basic operational steps and functions.

Note or additional information.

The machine may be damaged or may not work correctly if this is not

observed.

Warnings detail precautions you must take to avoid possible personal

injury.

User-Friendly Programming

We have designed your Multi-Function Centre with on-screen programming. User-friendly

programming helps you take full advantage of all the functions the machine has to offer. (See Using

This Manual, page i)

Since your programming is done on the LCD, we have created step-by-step on-screen prompts to

help you. All you need to do is to follow the prompts as they guide you through the function menu

selections, programming options and settings. Additionally, you can program settings more quickly

by pressing Menu/Set and the menu number using the dial pad.

A complete list of the function selections, options, and settings that are available is provided at the

beginning of this manual. (See Menu Mode & Menu Selection Table, page 11)

Alternating Displays

The LCD sometimes alternates between the currently

selected option, and a help message giving brief

instructions about how to proceed. The display you will

probably see most often is shown on the right, showing you

that when you place a document in the feeder, you can

either dial a number to send it as a fax or press the

Mono Copy or Colour Copy key to make a copy of the

document.

COPY: NO.& COPY

FAX: NO. & START

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Quick Reference Guide

Sending Black & White Faxes

Automatic Transmission

Place the original face up in the Automatic

Document Feeder, or face down on the glass

platen.

Enter the fax number using Speed Dial,

Search or the dial pad.

Press Mono Fax Start.

Real Time Transmission

You can send faxes in real time.

Place the original face up in the Automatic

Document Feeder, or face down on the glass

platen.

Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 5.

Press or to select ON (or OFF)

and press Menu/Set—OR—For the next

transmission only, press or to

select NEXT FAX ONLY, and then press

Menu/Set.

For the next fax only, press or to

select ON (or OFF), and press Menu/Set.

Press 1to select additional settings—OR—

Press 2to fax.

Enter the fax number.

Press Mono Fax Start.

Receiving Faxes

Select Receive Mode

Press Menu/Set, 2, 1, 2.

Press or to select FAX ONLY,

EXT.TEL/TAD or MANUAL mode, and

press Menu/Set.

Storing Numbers

Storing Speed Dial Numbers

Press Menu/Set, 2, 3, 1.

Enter a two-digit Speed Dial number and

press Menu/Set.

Enter a number (up to 20 digits) and press

Menu/Set.

Enter a name (or leave it blank) and press

Menu/Set.

Press Stop/Exit.

Dialing Operations

Speed Dialing

Place the original face up in the Automatic

Document Feeder, or face down on the glass

platen.

Press Search/Speed Dial, press #, and

then press the two-digit Speed Dial number.

Press Mono Fax Start.

For Thai, Arabic, Indonesian, Cantonese, please refer to Quick Reference Guide enclosed

in the carton box.

Search/Speed Dial

Place the original face up in the Automatic

Document Feeder, or face down on the glass

platen.

Press Search/Speed Dial, and then enter

the first letter of the name you’re looking

for.

Press or to search the memory.

Press Mono Fax Start, when the LCD

shows the name you want to call.

Making Copies

Making a Single Copy

Place the original face up in the Automatic

Document Feeder, or face down on the glass

platen.

Press Mono Copy or Colour Copy.

Sorting Multiple Copies

(Using the Automatic Document

Feeder)

Place the original face up in the Automatic

Document Feeder.

Use the dial pad to enter the number of

copies you want (up to 99).

Press Options.

Press or to select

STACK/SORT, and then press Menu/Set.

Press or to select SORT, and then

press Menu/Set.

Press Mono Copy or Colour Copy.

Brother Global Web Site :

http://www.brother.com

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and

Product Support :

http://solutions.brother.com

Table of Contents

Using This Manual

User-Friendly Programming

Quick Reference Guide ......................................................................iii

Table of Contents ................................................................................v

PREPARATION AND SIMPLE USER GUIDE

Preparation and Simple User Guide

Advice for Preparation and Simple User Guide.................................. 5

Control Panel Overview ...................................................................... 9

Menu Mode & Menu Selection Table............................................... 11

BASIC FAX USE

Chapter 1 Setup

Initial Settings.................................................................................... 16

Custom Settings................................................................................. 18

Storing Numbers for Easy Dialling ................................................... 20

Chapter 2 Sending a Fax

Scanning Adjustment......................................................................... 21

Dialling a Number ............................................................................. 22

Sending Operation............................................................................. 23

Chapter 3 Receiving a Fax

Receive Mode Settings...................................................................... 26

Receiving a Fax ................................................................................. 28

Chapter 4 Telephone (Voice) Operation

Making Voice Calls with an External Telephone.............................. 30

Chapter 5 Printing Reports

Transmission Report and Journal Setting.......................................... 32

Using the Reports Key....................................................................... 33

ADVANCED FAX USE

Chapter 6 Advanced Sending

Advanced Operations ........................................................................ 34

Chapter 7 Advanced Receiving

Operation from an External or

Extension Telephone ......................................................................... 39

Chapter 8 Telephone Service

Telephone Service for Australia ........................................................41

Telephone Service for New Zealand..................................................42

Telephone Service for Some Countries .............................................44

Chapter 9 Polling

Polling Receive..................................................................................45

Polling Transmit (Not Available for Colour Fax)..............................47

Chapter 10 Remote Fax Options (Not Available for Colour Fax)

Setting Fax Storage............................................................................48

Fax Forwarding..................................................................................48

Remote Retrieval ...............................................................................49

COPIER

Chapter 11 Making Copies

Basic Copy Operations ......................................................................52

Temporary Copy Setting....................................................................54

Changing Default Copy Settings .......................................................59

Legal Notice.......................................................................................60

PRINTER/SCANNER

Chapter 12 Using the MFC as a Printer

Features..............................................................................................61

Printer Driver .....................................................................................61

Choosing the Right Kind of Paper.....................................................61

Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder...............................................................61

Simultaneous Printing and Faxing.....................................................62

Printer Operation Key........................................................................62

Checking the Print Quality.................................................................62

Chapter 13 Printer Driver Settings (For Windows®Only)

Using the Brother MFC-5100C Printer Driver..................................63

Features in the Printer Driver

(For Windows

95/98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional and Windows NT

4.0)

.....63

Paper Tab ...........................................................................................63

Quality/Colour Tab............................................................................66

Advanced Tab....................................................................................70

Support...............................................................................................73

Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows®XP)...........................74

Layout Tab.........................................................................................74

Paper/Quality Tab..............................................................................75

Advanced Options..............................................................................77

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Chapter 14 Using the Windows®-Based Brother MFL-Pro

Control Centre

Brother MFL-Pro Control Centre...................................................... 79

Using the Colour Scan Key ............................................................... 80

Brother Control Centre Features .......................................................82

Scan to File........................................................................................ 85

Scan to E-mail ................................................................................... 86

Scan to Word Processor..................................................................... 88

User Defined Button.......................................................................... 89

Copy .................................................................................................. 90

Send a Fax ......................................................................................... 90

Chapter 15 Using ScanSoftt™PaperPort®for

Brother/TextBridget®

Using ScanSoft™PaperPort®and TextBridge®............................... 92

Scanning a Document........................................................................ 95

Chapter 16 Setting Up and Using PC-FAX (For Windows®Only)

Introduction ....................................................................................... 99

MFC Remote Setup ......................................................................... 100

PC-FAX Sending (For Windows®Only)........................................ 101

Chapter 17 Using Automatic E-Mail Printing

For Windows®95, 98, 98SE, Me Only........................................... 112

Chapter 18 Using the Brother MFC with a New Power

Macintosh®G3, G4 or iMac™/iBook™

Set Up Your USB-Equipped Apple®Macintosh®G3, G4 or

iMac™or iBook™with Mac OS 8.5/8.51/8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1............ 113

Using Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple®Macintosh®........ 113

Sending a Fax from Your Macintosh®Application........................ 115

Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your Apple®

Macintosh®...................................................................................... 119

MAINTENANCE

Chapter 19 Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Error Messages ................................................................................ 125

Document Jams and Paper Jams...................................................... 128

Difficulty with Operation ................................................................ 132

How to Improve Print Quality......................................................... 136

Packing and Shipping the Machine ................................................. 139

Regular Maintenance....................................................................... 141

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Chapter 20 Important Safety Information

Important Information for Australia ................................................146

Important Information for New Zealand..........................................147

Important Information for Some Countries .....................................150

APPENDIX

Chapter 21 Specifications

Fax Specifications............................................................................152

Printer Specifications.......................................................................153

Compilation and Publication Notice................................................155

Trademarks ......................................................................................155

Paper ................................................................................................156

Entering Text ...................................................................................159

Glossary ...........................................................................................160

Index ................................................................................................163

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