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Brother MFC-5100C Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MFC-5100C OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Approval Information

    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.

  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    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.

  • Page 4: User-Friendly Programming

    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.

  • Page 5: Quick Reference Guide

    Quick Reference Guide For Thai, Arabic, Indonesian, Cantonese, please refer to Quick Reference Guide enclosed in the carton box. Sending Black & White Faxes Automatic Transmission Place the original face up in the Automatic Document Feeder, or face down on the glass platen.
  • Page 6 (up to 99). Press Options. Press to select STACK/SORT, and then press Menu/Set. Press 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...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    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 &...
  • Page 8 Simultaneous Printing and Faxing...62 Printer Operation Key ...62 Checking the Print Quality...62 Chapter 13 Printer Driver Settings (For Windows Using the Brother MFC-5100C Printer Driver ...63 Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows Paper Tab ...63 Quality/Colour Tab ...66 Advanced Tab ...70 Support...73...
  • Page 9 MFC Remote Setup ... 100 PC-FAX Sending (For Windows Chapter 17 Using Automatic E-Mail Printing For Windows Chapter 18 Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh Set Up Your USB-Equipped Apple ™ iMac Using Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple...
  • Page 10 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...

  • Page 12: Preparation And Simple User Guide

    If you need further information, refer to BASIC FAX USE or ADVANCED FAX USE. 1 Read the Quick Setup Guide Follow the instructions on the Brother Quick Setup Guide to set up the machine. 2 Setting the Document You can scan the document for faxing and copying from either the Automatic Document Feeder or from the glass platen.
  • Page 13 Fan the pages and tap them on the desk so they are even. Insert documents face up, top edge first in the Automatic Document Feeder until they lightly touch the feed roller. Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your pages.
  • Page 14 Using the Glass Platen You can use the glass platen to fax one page at a time or pages of a book. Documents can be A4 or letter size (21.6 cm to 29.6 cm). To use the glass platen, the Automatic Document Feeder must be empty. Lift the document cover.
  • Page 15 4 Faxing from the Glass Platen Place the document face down on the glass platen. Dial the fax number, then press Mono Fax Start. The machine starts scanning the first page. To send a single page, go to Step 5—OR—To send multiple pages, go to Step 4.

  • Page 16: Advice For Preparation And Simple User Guide

    3rd party ink or 3rd party ink cartridges. We can only recommend the use of genuine Brother consumables. I If you install an ink cartridge in the wrong colour position, you must clean the print heads several times after correcting the cartridge installation and before you start printing because the colours were mixed.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connecting the Power Cord • This machine must be fitted with an earthed plug. • Since the machine is earthed via the mains plug, you can protect yourself from potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone network by keeping the power to the machine on when you connect it to a telephone line.
  • Page 18 Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD) Sequence When you have an external TAD on the same telephone line as the machine, the TAD answers all calls. The machine “listens” for fax calling (CNG) tones. If it hears them, the machine takes over the call and receives the fax.

  • Page 19: Connecting An External Or Extension Telephone

    Outgoing Message (OGM) of External TAD Timing is important in recording this message. The message sets up the ways to handle both manual and automatic fax reception. We recommend the outgoing message (OGM) is no longer than 20 seconds. Allow 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. (This allows the fax to detect the calling tone prior to OGM, so reception can be faster.) We recommend that you end your OGM by giving your Remote Activation Code for people sending manual faxes.

  • Page 20: Control Panel Overview

    Control Panel Overview Fax and Telephone Keys: Fax Resolution (For the Next Fax Only) Sets the resolution when you send a fax. This key is used to have a telephone conversation having picked up the external handset in F/T pseudo-ringing etc.
  • Page 21 Navigation Keys: Menu/Set Lets you access the menu and programming mode and stores your settings in the machine. Press to scroll forward or backward to set a menu selection. Also, you can use these keys to do an alphabetical search for the names of stored numbers.

  • Page 22: Menu Mode & Menu Selection Table

    Menu Mode & Menu Selection Table You can access the menu mode by pressing Menu/Set. When you enter the Menu, the LCD scrolls: Then press 1 for General Setup Menu —OR— Press 2 for Fax Menu —OR— Press 3 for Copy Menu —OR—...
  • Page 23 To access the menu, press To exit, press Stop/Exit. Main Menu Submenu 1. GENERAL 1. PAPER SETUP TYPE 2. DATE/TIME 3. STATION ID 4. VOLUME 5. POWER SAVE 6. TONE/PULSE (Not available in New Zealand) 2. FAX 1. SETUP RECEIVE Menu/Set.

  • Page 24: Menu Options

    To access the menu, press To exit, press Stop/Exit. Main Menu Submenu 2. FAX 1. SETUP (Continued) RECEIVE (Continued) 2. SETUP SEND Menu/Set. Menu Options Selections 3. F/T RING TIME 30 (Example for 20 Australia) 4. FAX DETECT 5. REMOTE CODE ( 51, #51) ( 91, #91 for...
  • Page 25 To access the menu, press To exit, press Stop/Exit. Main Menu Submenu 2. FAX 2. SETUP (Continued) SEND (Continued) 3. SET QUICK-DIAL 4. REPORT SETTING 5. REMOTE FAX OPT 6. REMAINING JOBS Menu/Set. Menu Options Selections to accept 5. REAL TIME NEXT FAX ONLY 6.
  • Page 26 To access the menu, press To exit, press Stop/Exit. Main Menu Submenu 2. FAX 0. MISCELLANEOUS (Continued) 3. COPY 1. QUALITY 2. COLOUR ADJUST 3. CONTRAST 4. TEST PRINT — Menu/Set. Menu Options Selections 1. TX LOCK — (1. KEY LOCK) 2.

  • Page 27: Chapter 1 Setup

    Setup Initial Settings Setting Paper Type To achieve the best print results you should choose the Paper Type according to the paper you use. Press Menu/Set, 1, 1. Press to select PLAIN, INK JET, GLOSSY or TRNSPRNCY (TRANSPARENCY), and then press Menu/Set. If you selected GLOSSY, press COLOUR, and then press Menu/Set.

  • Page 28: Setting The Station Id

    Setting the Station ID You can store your name and fax number to be printed on all fax pages that you send. It is important that you enter the fax number in the internationally standardized format, i.e. in accordance with the following strict sequence: - The “+”...

  • Page 29: Custom Settings

    Custom Settings Volume Settings Ring Volume You can select how loud, the machine rings for incoming calls. The ring volume can be turned off for silent reception if required. Press Menu/Set, 1, 4, 1. Press to select OFF, LOW or HIGH. Press Menu/Set when the screen displays your selection.

  • Page 30: Power Save

    Power Save Setting Power Save Mode reduces power consumption by turning off the CPU etc. inside the machine. If Power Save Mode is switched ON, when the machine is idle and the scanner lamp is turned off, it drops into power save mode automatically. In the Power Save Mode, you cannot use fax detect function or remote activation.

  • Page 31: Storing Numbers For Easy Dialling

    Storing Numbers for Easy Dialling You can set up the machine to do the following types of easy dialling: Speed Dial and Groups for Broadcasting of faxes. (See Broadcasting (Not Available for Colour Fax), page 35) Even if you lose electrical power, numbers stored in memory will not be lost. Storing Speed Dial Numbers You can store Speed Dial numbers, which you dial by pressing only five keys.

  • Page 32: Sending A Fax Scanning Adjustment

    Sending a Fax Scanning Adjustment Contrast If your document is very light or very dark, you might want to set the contrast accordingly. Use LIGHT to send a light document. Use DARK to send a dark document. After sending the document the contrast setting is set to AUTO (suitable for most documents) automatically.

  • Page 33: Dialling A Number

    Dialling a Number Speed Dialling Insert the original face up in the Automatic Document Feeder, or face down on the glass platen. Press Search/Speed Dial, then press # and the two-digit Speed Dial number. Press Mono Fax Start. Search You can search for names you have stored in Speed Dial memories. (See Storing Speed Dial Numbers, page 20) Insert the document face up in the Automatic Document Feeder, or face down on the glass platen.

  • Page 34: Sending Operation

    Manual and Automatic Fax Redial If you’re sending a fax manually (with external telephone) and the line is busy, press Redial/Pause and then press Mono Fax Start to try again. Anytime you want to make a second call to the last number dialled, press Redial/Pause and then press Mono Fax Start to save time.

  • Page 35: Colour Fax Transmission

    Colour Fax transmission Your Multi-Function Centre allows you to transmit a colour fax. Insert the document face up in the Automatic Document Feeder, or face down on the glass platen. Enter the fax number using the dial pad, Speed Dial or Search. Press Colour Fax Start.

  • Page 36: Real Time Transmission

    Real Time Transmission When you are sending a fax, the machine will scan documents into memory before sending. Then, as soon as the phone line is free, the machine will start dialling and sending the fax. If memory becomes full, the machine will send the document in real time (even if REAL TIME TX is set to OFF).

  • Page 37: Receiving A Fax Receive Mode Settings

    Receiving a Fax Receive Mode Settings Select Receive Mode Receive Mode 1. FAX ONLY 2. FAX/TEL (F/T) (with an External Telephone) 3. TAD:ANSWER MACH. (with an External Answering Machine) 4. MANUAL (with an External Telephone) Use this function if you want to receive fax messages only (no telephone calls).

  • Page 38: Setting The Ring Delay

    To Select or Change Your Receive Mode Press Menu/Set, 2, 1, 2. Press to select FAX ONLY, FAX/TEL, TAD:ANSWER MACH., MANUAL mode, and press Menu/Set. Press Stop/Exit. The screen returns to the date and time display, along with your new receive mode setting. 09/06 15:25 Current Receive Mode Setting the Ring Delay...

  • Page 39: Receiving A Fax

    Fax Detect (with an External or Extension Telephone) When you use this feature, you don’t have to press Mono Fax Start or Zealand) when you answer a fax call with an external or extension telephone and hear calling beeps. Just hold the handset of an external or extension telephone and wait for several seconds. When you see RECEIVING on the fax screen or when you hear “chirps”...

  • Page 40: Printing A Fax From Memory

    Reception into Memory (Not Available for Colour fax reception) As soon as the multi-purpose sheet feeder becomes empty during fax reception, the screen will display “CHECK PAPER”; please put some paper in the multi-purpose sheet feeder. (See Quick Setup Guide.) If the MEMORY RECEPTION switch is ON at this time…...

  • Page 41: Chapter 4 Telephone (Voice) Operation

    Telephone (Voice) Operation Making Voice Calls with an External Telephone If you connect an external telephone to the machine, the dial pad on the machine can be used to dial a number for normal telephone calls. You can dial numbers, by using Speed Dial memory, or using the dial pad.
  • Page 42 Tone/Pulse (Not available in New Zealand) If you have pulse dialling service, but need to send tone signals (for telephone banking, for example), follow the directions below. If you have touch tone service, you do not need this feature to send tone signals.

  • Page 43: Chapter 5 Printing Reports

    Printing Reports Transmission Report and Journal Setting Two reports require initial setup in the Menu table: Transmission Verification Report and Journal Period. For initial setup: Press Menu/Set, 2, 4, 1. —OR— Press Menu/Set, 2, 4, 2. Customizing the Transmission Verification Report You can use the Transmission Report as confirmation that you sent a fax.

  • Page 44: Using The Reports Key

    Using the Reports Key Six lists are available. 1.HELP 2.QUICK-DIAL 3.JOURNAL 4.XMIT VERIFY 5.SYSTEM SETUP To Print a Report Press Reports. Press to select the report you want, and then press Menu/Set. —OR— Enter the number of the report you want to print. For example, press 1 to print the Help List. Chapter 5 Lists basic operational steps and functions.

  • Page 45: Advanced Sending Advanced Operations

    Delayed Batch Transmission Before sending the delayed faxes, your Brother machine will economize by sorting all the documents in memory by destination and scheduled time. If you set Batch Transmission to ON, all delayed faxes scheduled at the same time to the same fax number will be sent as one transmission.
  • Page 46 Broadcasting (Not Available for Colour Fax) Broadcasting is automatically sending the same fax message to multiple fax numbers. Using the Menu/Set key, you can include up to 40 Speed Dial locations, and up to 50 manually dialled numbers (maximum of 90 locations if you did not use up any locations for Groups, access codes or credit card numbers).

  • Page 47: Cancelling A Job While Scanning The Document

    Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting Groups allow you to send the same fax message to many fax numbers by pressing only five keys (Search/Speed Dial, #, the two-digit location, and Mono Fax Start). First, you will need to store each fax number as a Speed Dial number. (See Storing Speed Dial Numbers, page 20) Then, you can combine them into a Group.
  • Page 48 TX Lock (KEY Lock for some countries) This feature allows you to prevent unauthorised access to the machine. When switched ON, TX Lock prohibits most functions. The following functions listed are available while TX Lock is switched ON. I Receiving faxes I Answering &...
  • Page 49 PASSWORD. After 2 seconds the display will then return to displaying TX LOCK MODE ( KEY LOCK MODE ) . You must then start from Step 1 to switch OFF TX Lock. If you forget the TX Lock password, please contact your Brother dealer or Brother for assistance. OLD PASSWD:XXXX NEW PASSWD:XXXX...

  • Page 50: Chapter 7 Advanced Receiving

    Advanced Receiving Operation from an External or Extension Telephone An external phone is a telephone that is plugged into the machine (either into the machine’s EXT socket or into the back of the connector that plugs into the telephone wall socket). An extension phone is another phone on the same phone number as the machine, but plugged into a different telephone wall socket.
  • Page 51 Switching ON Remote Activation and Changing Remote Codes Remote Codes might not work with some telephone systems. The preset Activation Code is 9 1 for New Zealand). The preset Deactivation Code is # 5 1 (# 9 1 for New Zealand). If you are always disconnected when accessing your external TAD remotely, try changing the Activation Code from the Deactivation Code from # 5 1 (# 9 1 for New Zealand) to 1 1 1.

  • Page 52: Telephone Service Telephone Service For Australia

    Telephone Service Telephone Service for Australia Distinctive Ringing This machine feature lets you use the Distinctive Ringing subscriber service offered by Telstra’s ® FaxStream Duet, which allows you to have at least two separate telephone numbers on the one phone line. Each phone number has its own Distinctive Ringing pattern, so you know which phone number is ringing.

  • Page 53: Telephone Service For New Zealand

    Telephone Service for New Zealand FaxAbility FaxAbility is a service offered by Telecom that allows you to have an additional number on one phone line, with its own distinctive ring pattern. This way, when you get an incoming call, you can identify the number being called by its ring.
  • Page 54 All extension phones ring, fax machine is silent. (The answer mode should be MANUAL.) Registered FaxAbility Number Fax machine automatically receives and prints fax message. How to Turn FaxAbility OFF or ON The FaxAbility function is designed to accommodate the FaxAbility service provided by Telecom. To change the setting, repeat Steps 1-3;...

  • Page 55: Telephone Service For Some Countries

    Telephone Service for Some Countries Distinctive Ringing (For Singapore and Hong Kong) This MFC feature lets you use the Distinctive Ringing subscriber service offered by some telephone companies, which allows you to have several telephone numbers on one phone line. Each phone number has its own Distinctive Ringing pattern, so you’ll know which phone number is ringing.

  • Page 56: Chapter 9 Polling

    Secure Polling is a way to keep your documents and others from falling into the wrong hands while the machine is set up for polling. You can use Secure Polling only with another Brother fax machine. Anyone who polls to receive a fax must enter the polling secure code.

  • Page 57: Setup Delayed Polling Receive

    Setup Delayed Polling Receive You can set the machine to begin Polling Receive at a later time. Press Menu/Set, 2, 1, 8. to choose TIMER, and press Menu/Set. Press The screen prompts you to enter the time you want to begin polling. Enter the time (in 24-hour format) you want to begin polling.

  • Page 58: Polling Transmit (Not Available For Colour Fax)

    Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the SETUP SEND menu—OR—Press 2 if you are finished choosing settings and go to Step 6. Press Mono Fax Start and wait for the fax to be polled. You can use Secure Polling only with another Brother fax machine. Chapter 9...

  • Page 59: Setting Fax Storage

    Remote Fax Options Setting Fax Storage Memory Receive function must be switched to ON for fax messages to be received into memory. (See Reception into Memory, page 29) If you set Fax Storage to ON, you will be able to retrieve fax messages from another location, using Fax Forwarding or Remote Retrieval functions.

  • Page 60: Remote Retrieval

    You can also dial into the machine from a remote location to switch this feature on, or to change the number you want your faxes forwarding to. (See Changing the Fax Forwarding Number , page 51 ) Changing the Remote Access Code Enter your Remote Access Code when the machine picks up your call, so you can access features remotely.

  • Page 61: Remote Commands

    Remote Commands Follow the commands below to access features remotely. When you call the machine and enter your Remote Access Code (the factory setting is 1 5 9 beeps to enter a remote control command. Change Fax Forwarding Setting Press 9 5 then to Turn Fax Forwarding OFF—Press 1.

  • Page 62: Retrieving Fax Messages

    Retrieving Fax Messages Dial the machine’s number. When you hear the beep, immediately enter your Remote Access Code (the factory setting is 1 5 9 As soon as you hear two short beeps, use the dial pad to press 9 6 2. Using the dial pad, enter the number (up to 20 digits) of the remote fax machine where you want your fax messages forwarded, and then press # #.

  • Page 63: Making Copies Basic Copy Operations

    Making Copies Basic Copy Operations Your Multi-Function Centre allows you to make high-quality photocopies and transparencies. Copies can be in black and white, or full colour. Always make sure you have paper in the Multi- purpose Sheet Feeder before making copies. Copy Keys Do NOT pull on the paper while copying is in progress.

  • Page 64: Out Of Memory

    Making Multiple Copies (Using the Glass Platen) If you want to sort multiple copies, use the Automatic Document Feeder. Lift the Document Cover. White Film Using the document guidelines on the left, centre the document face down on the glass platen. Close the Document Cover.

  • Page 65: Temporary Copy Setting

    Temporary Copy Setting You can improve your copies by using the Copy keys: Enlarge/Reduce, Quality, and Options. These settings are temporary, and the machine returns to its default settings 30 seconds after it finishes copying. If you want to use these temporary settings again, place the next document in the Automatic Document Feeder or glass platen before 30 seconds expire.

  • Page 66: Making Enlarged Or Reduced Copies

    Making Enlarged or Reduced Copies MANUAL allows you to enter a ratio from 25% to 400% in 1% increments. Press Enlarge/Reduce Insert the document face up in the Automatic Document Feeder, or face down on the glass platen. Using the dial pad, enter the number of copies (up to 99)—OR—Keep the default (01). Press Enlarge/Reduce.

  • Page 67: Using The Options Key

    Using the Options Key The Options key changes the settings for number of copies, paper type, brightness, stack/sort and special copy options for the next copy only. See the explanation below the table. Press Options Menu Selections NO. OF COPIES PAPER TYPE BRIGHTNESS STACK/SORT...
  • Page 68 Sorting Multiple Copies (Using the Automatic Document Feeder) If you want to sort multiple copies, use the Automatic Document Feeder. Insert the document face up in the feeder, or face down on the glass platen. Using the dial pad, enter the number of copies you want (up to 99) Press Options and press to choose SORT or STACK, and then press Menu/Set.
  • Page 69 2 in 1 4 in 1 Poster You can create a poster size copy of a photograph. I Poster size copy can be made only by using glass platen. It is not possible with the Automatic Document Feeder. I Poster is not available for multiple copies. I Special Copy Options (2in1, 4in1 or Poster) are not available with Enlarge/Reduce.

  • Page 70: Changing Default Copy Settings

    Changing Default Copy Settings Press Menu/Set, 3 to change default settings for Copy mode. These settings will remain until you change them again by pressing Menu/Set. Adjust the colours using the Quality, Colour Adjustment, and Contrast settings. By pressing a number, you can adjust copy settings as shown in the following chart. Press to move through the selections for each setting.

  • Page 71: Legal Notice

    Copy Contrast You can choose the contrast setting for a copy. Greater contrast can help an image look sharper and more vivid. This feature is available only for colour copying. Press Menu/Set, 3, 3. Press to decrease contrast—OR—Press Press Menu/Set when the screen displays your setting. Press Stop/Exit.

  • Page 72: Using The Mfc As A Printer Features

    Using the MFC as a Printer Features The Multi-Function Centre offers you many features you’ll find in a high quality ink jet printer. Fast Printing Speed—Using Draft mode, you can print up to 8 pages per minute in full colour, and up to 10 pages per minute in black.

  • Page 73: Simultaneous Printing And Faxing

    EMPTY, you will need to replace the ink cartridge for the appropriate colour. (See Error Messages, page 126) Stop/Exit Key If the LCD shows REMAINED DATA, you can clear data remaining in the printer memory by pressing Stop/Exit. Checking the Print Quality If you want to check the print quality and find out how to improve it, see How to Improve Print Quality, page 136.

  • Page 74: Printer Driver Settings (For Windows Only) Using The Brother Mfc-5100C Printer Driver

    The paper tab screen allows you to set up the Paper Size, Paper Source, Paper Thickness, Orientation, Scaling, and Copy/Page Order. To access the Brother printer driver, select Print from the File menu. In the Print dialog box, select Brother MFC-5100C from the Name drop down list. Click the Properties button. The Brother...

  • Page 75: Paper Size

    If the collate check box is not selected, then each page will be printed for all the copies selected before the next page in the document is printed. Reverse Order Reverse Order prints the pages of your document in the opposite order. ® Printer Driver Settings (For Windows Only)

  • Page 76: Paper Thickness

    Paper Thickness Depending on the thickness of the paper you are using, you can improve the quality of your output by selecting the correct thickness. This setting provides the best positioning of the paper for printing. For example if you were printing on thin paper, you would select Thin in the Paper Thickness selection to achieve the best paper handling and improved output for that paper type.

  • Page 77: Quality/Colour Tab

    I Super Fine: Use this mode to print precise images such as photographs. Since the print data is much larger than normal mode, the processing time, data transfer time and print time will be longer. Printer Driver Settings (For Windows ® Only)

  • Page 78: Colour Matching

    Document The printer driver will select the most suitable colour matching method, depending on your document type. Generally, text and business graphics are printed vividly and photographic images are printed softly.

  • Page 79: Custom Setting

    The white parts of a picture may appear to be slightly pink, yellow or some other colour. By using this adjustment you can correct this effect and bring the white sections back to pure white. Printer Driver Settings (For Windows ® Only)
  • Page 80 I Brightness Change the brightness of the whole image lighter or darker. Moving the scroll bar to the left makes your image darker and moving the scroll bar to the right makes your image lighter. I Contrast Change the contrast of an image. Darker sections will be more dark and lighter sections will be more light as you increase the contrast.

  • Page 81: Advanced Tab

    In background With the In background feature checked the Watermark will print on the page behind your document. If this feature is not checked then the Watermark will print on top of your document. Printer Driver Settings (For Windows ® Only)

  • Page 82: Watermark Style

    Watermark Style You can change the Watermark’s size and the position on the page by selecting the Watermark, and then clicking the Edit button. If you want to add a new Watermark, click the New button, and then select Text or Bitmap in the Watermark Style. Watermark Text Enter your Watermark text into the Text Box, and then select the Font, Size, Colour and Style.

  • Page 83: Device Options

    Device Options Set Print Date & Time as the Printer Function: Print Date & Time When enabled the Print Date and Time feature will automatically print the date and time from your computer’s system clock on your document. Click the Setting button to change the Date and Time Format, Position and Font. To include a background with the Date and Time, select Opaque.

  • Page 84: Support

    Brother Solutions Centre and Driver Update Web sites. Click the Support tab to display the following screen: Web Update Web Update checks the Brother web site for updated drivers, and then it automatically downloads and updates the printer driver on your computer. Brother Solutions Centre The Brother Solutions Centre is a Web site offering information about your Brother product including FAQs, User Guides, Driver updates and Tips for using your machine.

  • Page 85: Features In The Printer Driver (For Windows ® Xp)

    The Windows XP printer driver utilizes Microsoft’s uni-driver architecture. The following section describes the driver features and selections available for Windows You can also install a Brother Native Driver as per the instructions of the ® Windows XP Quick Setup Guide. For descriptions on the Printer Driver features refer to the “Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows...

  • Page 86: Paper/Quality Tab

    *2 Pages Per Sheet You can select 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 or 16 pages to be printed on one sheet of paper. The image of each page will be reduced as needed to fit on the paper. 2 in 1 Paper/Quality Tab Chapter 13 4 in 1...

  • Page 87: Tray Selection

    Print Quality in the Advanced Options. *3 Color This selection allows a color document to be printed in Black & White only. Recommended Print Quality Selection Normal Fine Super Fine Super Fine Fine Fine Printer Driver Settings (For Windows ® Only)

  • Page 88: Advanced Options

    Advanced Options Click the Advanced... button in the Layout tab or Paper/Quality tab to access the screen below: *1 Paper /Output Paper Size – Select the paper size of the document you are printing. This size should be the same as the paper size that is set in your application software. Copy Count –...

  • Page 89: Document Options

    Paper Thickness selection to achieve the best paper handling and improved output for that paper type. Regular Thin Thick Thicker Auto If you selected Envelops in the Print Size, Auto works as Thicker. If you select any other print size, Auto works as Regular. ® Printer Driver Settings (For Windows Only)

  • Page 90: Using The Windows -Based Brother Mfl-Pro Control Centre

    Using the Windows Brother MFL-Pro Control Centre The Brother Control Centre is a software utility that pops up on the PC screen whenever paper is placed in the automatic document feeder. This allows you to quite easily, with very few mouse clicks, access the most frequently used scanning applications.

  • Page 91: Using The Colour Scan Key

    PC and loaded the appropriate Brother Drivers for your version of Windows When you are ready to use the Scan to key, make sure the Brother Control Centre application is running on your PC. (For details about how to configure the Brother Control Centre buttons to...

  • Page 92: Scan To Image

    You can scan either a black and white or a colour original into your E-mail application as a file attachment. Although the Brother Control Centre can be configured to send only black and white or colour file attachments at one time, you can easily change this setting. (For details see Scan to E- mail, page 86 to page 87) Place the original face up in the Automatic Document Feeder, or face down on the glass platen.

  • Page 93: Brother Control Centre Features

    Word, Word Perfect, etc. Scan to Graphic Application—allows you to scan an image directly into any graphic viewer/editor application. You can select the destination application, such as MS Paint or Corel PhotoPaint. ® Using the Windows -Based Brother MFL-Pro Control Centre...

  • Page 94: Copy Operations

    Copy—allows you to use the PC and any Windows printer driver for enhanced copy functions. You can scan the page on the Brother MFC and print the copies using any of the features of the Brother ® MFC printer driver—OR—you can direct the copy output to any standard Windows printer driver installed on the PC.

  • Page 95: Setting Up The Scanner Configurations

    If you see this screen it means you left-clicked a button in the Control Centre window without first placing an original in the Automatic Document Feeder. Place the original in the Brother machine’s Automatic Document Feeder, then click OK to return to the Control Centre screen.

  • Page 96: Scan To File

    Scan to File Scanner Settings From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Faxing, Filing and Copying; Text for OCR; Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom; Draft Copy or Fine Copy. To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settings…...

  • Page 97: Scan To E-Mail

    Convert MAX files only—Click this checkbox if you want to convert only attachments that are PaperPort files. Convert all files when possible—Click this checkbox if you want to change the file type of all attachments. ® Using the Windows -Based Brother MFL-Pro Control Centre...

  • Page 98: Conversion Options

    Conversion Options Format Combine all files into one file when possible—Click this checkbox to combine all files of the same type into one file. Convert non-image files to colour—Click this checkbox to convert all files that have been processed through OCR to colour. Show QuickSend Menu Click this checkbox if you want the Select QuickSend Recipient window to be displayed when you choose Scan to E-mail.

  • Page 99: Scan To Word Processor

    OCR Package—From the pull-down list, select TextBridge Classic OCR if you want to use the OCR package that was installed with the Brother software. Click the OCR Settings… button to choose how the OCR application will read the pages you scan into your word processor application.

  • Page 100: User Defined Button

    The Preferences window will appear: Select your setting and click OK. • Auto Orientation—Check this checkbox if you want your word processor application to read the page as it is set up. • Decolumnized Output—Check this checkbox if you want your word processor application to read across the entire page from left to right.

  • Page 101: Copy

    Copies—Enter the number of copies you want to print. To change the copy options, click the Copy Options... button. Click the OK button to save your Copy settings. Send a Fax ® Using the Windows -Based Brother MFL-Pro Control Centre...

  • Page 102: Fax Settings

    FAX Resolution—Fine (200 × 200) To change the fax options, click the FAX Options… button. The Brother PC-FAX Properties screen appears: Select the Paper Size and Orientation (Portrait or Landscape) and click OK. To return to the factory default settings, click the Restore Defaults button.

  • Page 103: Chapter 15 Using Scansoftt ™ Paperport ® For Brother/Textbridget

    ® ScanSoft PaperPort for Brother is a document management application. You will use PaperPort to view scanned documents. PaperPort help you organize your graphics and text documents. It allows you to combine or “stack” documents of different formats for printing, faxing or filing. ScanSoft ™...

  • Page 104: Viewing Items

    Viewing Items ™ ® ScanSoft PaperPort provides several ways to view items: Desktop View displays a thumbnail, a small graphic that represents each item in a Desktop or folder. Items in the selected folder appear on the PaperPort Desktop. You can see PaperPort (MAX files) and non-PaperPort (files created using other applications).

  • Page 105: Links To Many Other Applications

    ® Bitmap (BMP) or Tag Image File ™ ® Using ScanSoftt PaperPort ® ® in the On-Line- ® when you install Multi- ® item (which is ™ ® TextBridge , which comes ’s built-in OCR application, or ® for Brother/TextBridget...

  • Page 106: Scanning A Document

    This means that not only can you scan images directly into the PaperPort viewer that Brother included with your MFC, but you can also scan images directly into hundreds of other software applications that support TWAIN scanning. These applications include popular...

  • Page 107: Scanning A Document Into The Pc

    256 Colour. Brightness: Brightness: Adjusting the brightness settings to obtain the best image. The Brother Multi-Function Link Pro offers 100 brightness settings (-50 to 50). The default value is 0, representing an “average” setting.
  • Page 108 Contrast: The contrast setting is adjustable only when you have selected one of the Gray Scale settings, but it is not available when Black & White is selected as the Gray Scale. Increasing the contrast level (by dragging the slidebar to the right) emphasizes dark and light areas of the Image, while decreasing the contrast level (by dragging the slidebar to the left) ravels more detail in gray areas.

  • Page 109: Prescanning An Image

    Place the original face up in the Automatic Document Feeder, or face down on the glass platen. In the TWAIN-32 Brother MFL Pro Colour Setup dialog box, click the PreScan button. The entire original will be scanned into the PC and will appear in the Scanning Area.

  • Page 110: Introduction

    Setting Up and Using PC-FAX Introduction This chapter outlines the basics of the Brother software, so you can get started using the Multi- ® Function Link Pro Suite software. Detailed installation and setup instructions are in the On-Line Documentation section of the Brother CD-ROM that is included with your MFC.

  • Page 111: Setting Up And Using Pc-Fax (For Windows Only)

    MFC Remote Setup The MFC Remote Setup application allows you to quickly set up your MFC by taking advantage of the ease and speed of programming on your PC. When you access this application, the settings on your MFC will be downloaded automatically to your PC and displayed on your computer screen. If you change the settings, you can upload them directly to the MFC.

  • Page 112: Pc-Fax Sending (For Windows ® Only)

    PC-FAX Sending (For Windows The Brother PC-FAX feature allows you to use your PC to send a file. You can create a file in any application on your PC, and then send it as a PC-FAX. You can even attach a cover page note. All you have to do is set up the receiving parties as Members or Groups in your PC-FAX Address Book.

  • Page 113: Setting Up Sending

    Setting Up Sending To access the Sending tab from the Brother PC-FAX Setup dialog box, click the Sending tab. Outside Line Access Enter the number needed to access an outside line. This is sometimes required by the local PBX telephone system.

  • Page 114: Setting Up Speed Dial

    Setting Up Speed Dial Access the Speed Dial tab from the Brother PC-FAX Setup dialog box by clicking the Speed Dial tab. (To use this feature you must select the Facsimile Style user interface.) You can register any address or group on one of the ten Speed Dial buttons.

  • Page 115: Setting Up A Member In The Address Book

    Setting Up a Member in the Address Book In the Brother Address Book dialog box you can add, edit and delete stored information for members and groups. In the Address Book dialog box, click the The Brother Address Book Member Setup dialog box will appear: In the Brother Address Book Member Setup dialog box, type the member’s information.

  • Page 116: Editing Member Information

    Editing Member Information Select the Member or Group you want to edit. Click the edit icon. Edit the Member or Group information. Click OK to save your changes. Deleting a Member or Group Select the Member of Group you want to delete. Click the delete icon.
  • Page 117 Select OK to save the data. Type the name of the file, and then select Save. If you selected Vcard in Step 1, the Save as type: will be Vcard (*.vcf). Setting Up and Using PC-FAX (For Windows ® Only)

  • Page 118: Importing To The Address Book

    Importing to the Address Book You can import ASCII text files (*.csv) or Vcards (electronic business cards) into your Address Book. To import an ASCII text file: From the Address Book select File, point to Import, and then click Text —OR—Click Vcard and go to Step 5.
  • Page 119 Setting Up a Cover Page Access the Brother PC-FAX Cover Page Setup from the PC-FAX dialog box by clicking (See Sending a File as a PC-FAX Using the Facsimile Style, page 109) The Brother PC-FAX Cover Page Setup dialog box will appear: You can enter information in each field.
  • Page 120 From the File menu, select Print. The Print dialog box will appear: Select Brother PC-FAX as your printer, and then click OK. The FAX Sending dialog box will appear: Enter the fax number by using any of the following methods: A.
  • Page 121 From the File menu, select Print. The Print dialog box will appear: Select Brother PC-FAX as your printer, and then click OK. The FAX Sending dialog box will appear: In the To: field, type the fax number of the receiving party. You can also use the Address Book to select destination fax numbers by clicking To: button.
  • Page 122 To send a Cover Page and note, check Cover Page On. You can also click the When you are ready to send your fax, click the Send If you wish to cancel the fax, click the Cancel Chapter 16 to enter or edit the cover page information. icon.

  • Page 123: Using Automatic E-Mail Printing For Windows 95, 98, 98Se, Me Only

    Netscape Navigator™ or MS Internet Mail, do not support. I Automatic E-Mail Printing can be configured for a multiple user account: In Brother Automatic E-Mail Printing you can set up more than one e-mail account on a single PC so you can print e-mail in each account automatically.

  • Page 124: Using The Brother Mfc With A New Power

    Macintosh To select the Printer: From the Apple menu, open the Chooser. Click the MFL Pro Colour icon. On the right side of the Chooser, click the printer to which you want to print. Close the Chooser. Chapter 18 ™...
  • Page 125 If you want to change Copies, Pages, Quality, Media Type and Colour/Mono, select your settings before clicking Print. Option Setup allows you to change Document and Printing Options. Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh ® , click File menu and select Page Setup. You can ®...

  • Page 126: Sending A Fax From Your Macintosh ® Application

    To begin the fax transmission, select Print from the File menu. The Printer dialog box appears: When Printer is selected, the top button shows Print and the Address button is grayed. From the Output pull-down menu, select Facsimile. When Facsimile is selected, the top button shows Send Fax and the Address button is available.
  • Page 127 Print dialog box. If you click Send Fax without addressing your fax, the following error message appears: Click OK to return to the Send Fax dialog box. Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh . Your ® ™...

  • Page 128: Setting Up Your Address Book

    Setting Up Your Address Book You can add new members and groups to your Address Book, even while you are addressing a fax. Adding a New Member To add a new member to the Address Book, in the Facsimile dialog box click Address. The Address Book dialog box appears: Click New.
  • Page 129 Click OK. The Print/Facsimile dialog box reappears: If you are ready to send your fax, click Send Fax. (Follow the steps on page 115 for sending a fax.) Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh ® ™ ™...

  • Page 130: Using Brother Twain Scanner Driver With Your Apple Macintosh

    You will see the PaperPort icon in the upper right hand corner of your screen. The first time you use the Brother TWAIN driver, set it as the default by choosing the ® Select Source, then click the PaperPort icon.

  • Page 131: Settings In The Scanner Window

    16.8 million colours. Although using 24-bit colour creates an image with the most accurate colours, the image file will be approximately three times larger than a file created with 256 Colour. Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh ®...
  • Page 132 Scanning Area Set the Size to one of the following: N Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) N A4 (210 × 297 mm) N Legal (8.5 × 14 inches) N A5 (148 × 210 mm) N B5 (182 × 257 mm) N Executive (7.25 ×...
  • Page 133 Adjust Image Brightness Adjust the brightness settings to obtain the best image. The Brother TWAIN Scanner driver offers 100 brightness settings (-50 to 50). The default value is 0, representing an “average” setting. You can set the Brightness level by dragging the slidebar to the right to lighten the image or to the left to darken the image.
  • Page 134 Colors that fall within the gamuts of both devices are left unchanged. Scanner Profile Select your Brother MFC. Chapter 18...
  • Page 135 Scanner Setup dialog box, as needed. Click Start. This time only the selected area of the original will appear in the Scanning Area. In your editing software application, refine the image as usual. Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh ® ™ ™...

  • Page 136: Troubleshooting And Maintenance Error Messages

    Troubleshooting and Maintenance Error Messages As with any sophisticated office product, errors may sometimes occur. If this happens, the machine often identifies the problem and displays an error message. The table below explains the most common error messages. ERROR MESSAGE CHECK An ink cartridge is not installed CARTRIDGE...
  • Page 137 Replace the ink cartridges. (See Replacing the Ink Cartridges, page 143) Use the machine at the warm room or warm your room. Unplug the machine, and then call Brother or your dealer for service. Order a new ink cartridge now. Troubleshooting and Maintenance ACTION...
  • Page 138 Set up the Speed Dial number. (See Storing Speed Dial Numbers, page 20) See Out of Memory, page 53. Remote the jammed paper depending on where it is jammed in the machine. (See Printer Jam or Paper Jam, page 129) ACTION...

  • Page 139: Document Jams And Paper Jams

    Document Jams and Paper Jams Based upon where the original document or printed sheet is jammed, follow the appropriate set of instructions to remove it. Document Jam in the Top of the Automatic Document Feeder Unit Remove any paper from the document feeder that is not jammed.

  • Page 140: Printer Jam Or Paper Jam

    Printer Jam or Paper Jam Remove the jammed paper depending on where it is jammed in the machine. Paper is jammed in the multi-purpose sheet feeder. Remove any paper from the multi- purpose sheet feeder that is not jammed. Pull the jammed paper upward and remove it.
  • Page 141 Paper is jammed inside the machine. Scanner Cover Release Lever Open the Scanner Cover by releasing the Scanner Cover release lever and lifting the Scanner Cover. Remove the jammed paper. If the jammed paper is under the Print Heads, unplug the machine, and then you can move the Print Heads to remove the paper.
  • Page 142 Paper is jammed inside the back of the machine. If the paper rips, the pieces of paper may get stuck inside the back of the machine. Remove any paper from the multi-purpose sheet feeder that is not jammed. Open the paper jam cover. To loosen the paper, slide the paper width guide to the widest position.

  • Page 143: Difficulty With Operation

    Horizontal Streaks / Top and You can make a copy using the Copy function and see if the same Bottom of Sentences are Cut problem occurs. If the copy is also bad, call your Brother dealer for service. Poor Quality Print Make sure the Printer Driver matches the type of paper you are using.
  • Page 144 Clean the print heads. (See Print Quality Check, page 136) If you clean the print heads five times and the print has not improved, call Brother or your dealer for service. Check for a dial tone. Change TONE/PULSE setting. (See Setting the Dialling Mode (Tone/Pulse) (Not available in New Zealand), page 19) Check all line cord connections.
  • Page 145 Brother software, the PC will show “MFC Connect Failure” each time you restart Windows turn it off by deselect the AutoLoad PopUp check box in the Brother Control Centre chapter. (See How to Turn Off AutoLoad, page 80) Cannot perform ‘2 in 1’...
  • Page 146 ® If you are using Windows 95/98, select ‘Printer Settings’ from the ‘Start’ menu. Open ‘Brother MFC-5100C’ properties. Click ‘Spool Setting’ on the ‘Details’ tab. Select ‘RAW’ from ‘Spool Data Format’. In the Quality/Colour tab of the Print dialog box, select Auto in the Document section.

  • Page 147: How To Improve Print Quality

    How to Improve Print Quality To preserve good quality, the machine periodically cleans the print heads. Also, you can press Ink to start the cleaning when needed. Cleaning the Print Heads Clean the print heads if you get a horizontal line in the text or graphics on your printed documents. There are two print heads;...
  • Page 148 Check the quality of the four colour blocks in the sheet. (BLACK/CYAN/YELLOW/MAGENTA). If the quality is OK for all colours, press 1 (YES) to go to STEP B––OR–– If white horizontal lines appear in some colour blocks below, press 2 (NO). The LCD will ask you if the print quality is OK for each colour.
  • Page 149 After replacing the ink cartridge, check it by printing another Print Quality Check Sheet. If the problem still exists, repeat the cleaning and test print procedures at least five times for the new ink cartridge. If ink is still missing, call your Brother dealer or Brother for Service.

  • Page 150: Packing And Shipping The Machine

    Packing and Shipping the Machine Whenever you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with the machine. If you do not pack the machine correctly, you could void your warranty. Do not unplug the machine until a print job is finished. Remove all the ink cartridges and attach the white shipping cover.
  • Page 151 Remove telephone line cord and, and place them in original packing materials or protective wrapping. Wrap the machine in the plastic bag. Place the machine in the original carton with the original packing material. Troubleshooting and Maintenance...

  • Page 152: Regular Maintenance

    Pack additional parts (cord, printed materials) into the carton. Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the carton. Close the carton. Regular Maintenance Cleaning the Scanner Unplug the machine and lift the document cover. Clean the glass platen and white film with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth.

  • Page 153: Cleaning The Machine Printer Platen

    • Be sure to unplug the machine from the main power outlet before cleaning the printer platen. Pull the Scanner Cover release lever and lift the Scanner Cover. To clean the machine printer platen, wipe it with a lint-free cloth that is dry. Paper Feed Star Wheel Do NOT Touch! Clean Here Close the Scanner Cover and connect the power cord.

  • Page 154: Replacing The Ink Cartridges

    Replacing the Ink Cartridges The machine is equipped with an optical sensor that automatically monitors the ink level in each colour cartridge. When the sensor detects an ink cartridge is running out of ink, the machine will notify you with a message on the LCD. The display shows you which colour cartridges are low or empty.
  • Page 155 Hold the new ink cartridge as shown in the illustration, and remove the sealing tape from the side of the ink cartridge. Carefully peel the tape in the direction away from you. To prevent spilling ink and staining your hands and clothing, remove the sealing tape gently.
  • Page 156 • DO NOT remove ink cartridges if you do not need to replace them. If you do so, it may reduce the ink quantity and the printer will not know the quantity of ink left in the cartridge. • DO NOT shake the ink cartridges because the ink may spill when you remove the sealing tape.

  • Page 157: Important Safety Information Important Information For Australia

    Important Safety Information Important Information for Australia Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions. Save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

  • Page 158: Important Information For New Zealand

    ® ENERGY STAR Compliance Statement ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product meets ® the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Important Information for New Zealand Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions.
  • Page 159 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network services.

  • Page 160: Important Notice

    Do not attempt to service this product yourself, because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points and/or other risks. Refer all servicing to service personnel. This product has no mains ON/OFF switch. It is therefore highly important that access to the mains plug and the mains socket to which the plug is connected, is never obstructed, in case for some reason the mains power to the machine must be quickly disconnected.

  • Page 161: Important Information For Some Countries

    Authorized Service Personnel. A list of Authorized Service Centres has been included for your convenience, or you may contact the Brother Dealer for Service. This product does not have an ON/OFF switch. Therefore, it is very important that you have easy access to the main plug and the main socket to which the plug is connected, if the main power to the MFC need to be disconnected quickly.

  • Page 162: Compilation And Publication Notice

    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 prior notice.

  • Page 163: Specifications Fax Specifications

    Best Print Quality Power source Power consumption Dimensions Weight *1 “Pages” refers to the “Brother Standard Chart No.1” with MMR cording and Standard Resolution. *2 With Power Save mode on and the scan lamp turned off. ITU-T Group 3 MH/MR/MMR/JPEG 14400/12000/9600/7200/4800/2400;...

  • Page 164: Printer Specifications

    Mac OS X v.10/10.1 (Printing Only) NOTE: USB is not supported under Windows All registered trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective companies. Printer Driver can be downloaded from http://solutions.brother.com Chapter 21 Piezo with 75 × 4 nozzles Monochrome/Colour Printing: 2400 ×...

  • Page 165: Print Media

    Print Media Paper input Automatic loading from the Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder I Paper type: I Paper size: I Paper Width: I Paper Length: I Maximum feeder capacity: Approx. 100 sheets of 75 gsm plain See Paper Specifications for Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder, page 157.

  • Page 166: Compilation And Publication Notice

    Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been complied and published, covering the latest product’s descriptions and specifications. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 167: Paper

    Ordering Accessories and Supplies For the best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories. These are available from most Brother dealers. Description Ink Cartridge <black> Ink Cartridge <cyan>(blue) Ink Cartridge <magenta>(red) Ink Cartridge <yellow> Paper The quality of your document can be affected by the kind of paper you use in the machine. You can use plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy paper, transparencies and envelopes.

  • Page 168: Paper Specifications

    Paper Specifications When used as a printer, the MACHINE can handle paper that has the following specifications: But please note that you can receive fax messages only on A4 cut sheet. Paper Capacity of Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder Paper Type Plain Paper...

  • Page 169: Print Area

    • 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...

  • Page 170: Entering Text

    Entering Text When you are setting certain functions, such as the Station ID, you may need to enter text into the machine. Most keys on the dial pad have three or four letters printed above them. The keys for 0, #, don’t have printed letters because they are used for special characters.

  • Page 171: Glossary

    Glossary Automatic Document Feeder Capacity Refers to the number of pages that can be placed in the document feeder and fed one at a time automatically. Automatic Fax Transmission Sending a fax without picking up the handset of an external telephone.
  • Page 172 Fax/Tel mode You can receive faxes and telephone calls. Do not use Fax/Tel if you are using an external answering machine. (With external telephone only) Fax Forwarding Sends a fax received in memory to another preprogrammed fax number. Fax Storage You can store faxes in memory for remote retrieval. Fax tones The signals sent by sending and receiving fax machines while communicating information.
  • Page 173 ® ScanSoft PaperPort for Brother Document management application where you can view received faxes and scanned image. Search You can search for names you have stored in Speed Dial memories. Speed dial A preprogrammed number for easy dialling. You must press the Search/Speed Dial key and #, then two digit code to start the dialling process.

  • Page 174: Index

    Activation Code ...39 Alternating Displays ... ii Answering Machine ...7 Automatic Transmission ...23 Beeper Volume ...18 Broadcasting ...35, 36 Brother MFL-Pro Control Centre ... 79-80 Chain Dialling ...22 CHECK PAPER ...125 Coated Paper ...156 Colour Adjustment ...59 Colour Fax transmission ...24 COMM.ERROR ...125...
  • Page 175 Power Cord ...6 Power Save ...19 Print ...72 Print (Fax in Memory) ...29 Print a Report ...33 Print Area ...158 Print Date & Time ...72 Print Media ...154 Print Quality ...136 Printer Operation Keys ...62 Printer Platen ...142 Product Description ...152...
  • Page 176 QUICK-DIAL ...33 QUICK-DIAL (list) ...33 Real Time Transmission ...25 Receive Mode ...26 Reception into Memory ...29 Reduction (Printing) ...28 Remote Access Code ...49 Remote Code (Changing) ...40 Remote Commands ...50 REMOTE CONTROL ACCESS CARD 166 Remote Retrieval ...49 Remote Setup ...100 Reports ...32 Resolution ...21 Ring Delay ...27...
  • Page 177 Change Receive Mode Press 9 8 then for TAD, press 1. FAX/TEL, press 2. FAX, press 3. Exit Remote Operation Press 9 0. Change Remote Access Code Press Menu/Set, 2, 5, 3. Enter the 3-digit number. The cannot be changed. Press Menu/Set.
  • Page 178 Remote Commands Change Fax Forwarding Setting Press 9 5 then to Turn Fax Forwarding OFF press 1. Turn Fax Forwarding ON press 2. Program Fax Forward Number press 4. Enter the new number of the remote fax machine where you want your fax message forwarded and then press # #.
  • Page 180 This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only, local Brother companies or their dealers will only support machines purchased in their own countries. ARL/ASA/NZ Version B...

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