Brother MFC-5100C Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUALMFC-5100C®version C

viii BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5 Search/Speed Dial 1 Place the original face up in the ADF, or face down on the scanner glass. 2 Press Search/Speed D

USING THE MFC AS A PRINTER 11 - 2BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Choosing the Right Kind of PaperTo achieve high quality printing using your MFC, it’s very im

11 - 3 USING THE MFC AS A PRINTERBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Simultaneous Printing and FaxingYour MFC can print data from your computer while sending or r

PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 12 - 112BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.512Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only)Using the Brother MFC-5100C P

12 - 2 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Paper TabThe paper tab screen allows you to set up the Paper Size, Paper Sou

PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 12 - 3BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5OrientationOrientation selects the position of how your document will be pri

12 - 4 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Paper ThicknessDepending on the thickness of the paper you are using, you ca

PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 12 - 5BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Quality/Color TabThe Quality/Color tab screen provides Quality, Media type,

12 - 6 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5MediaTo achieve the best print results, the media being printed on should be

PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 12 - 7BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Color MatchingYou can select the color matching method manually. Select the

12 - 8 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5 ClusterThis is suitable for business graphics such as charts, graphs and d

ix BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5 Table of Contents 1 Introduction... 1

PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 12 - 9BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Color/MonoThis selection allows a color document to be printed in mono only.

12 - 10 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5WatermarkTo place a logo or text into your document as a Watermark, use a b

PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 12 - 11BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5PositionThe position settings offer controls for where the Watermark is pos

12 - 12 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5SupportThe Support Tab provides driver version information and setting info

PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 12 - 13 Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows ® XP) The Windows ® XP printer driver utilizes M

12 - 14 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5*2 Pages Per SheetYou can select 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 or 16 pages to be printed on

PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 12 - 15BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5*1 Tray Selection Paper SourceThe machine feeds subsequent pages automatic

12 - 16 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Advanced OptionsClick the Advanced... button in the Layout tab or Paper/Qua

PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 12 - 17BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5*2 GraphicPrint Quality - The quality selection allows you to choose the pr

12 - 18 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5*4 Printer FeaturesFast Draft Mode - This mode prints using both black and

x BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Recording Outgoing Message (OGM)... 2-14Special Line Considerations...

USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER 13 - 113BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.513Using the Windows®-Based Brother MFL-Pro Control CenterBroth

13 - 2 USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTERBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5How to Turn Off AutoLoad 1Left click the Control Center icon a

USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER 13 - 3BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Scan to E-mailYou can scan either a black and white or a color o

13 - 4 USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTERBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Brother Control Center FeaturesAuto ConfigurationDuring the inst

USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER 13 - 5BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Copy OperationsCopy—allows you to use the PC and any Windows® pr

13 - 6 USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTERBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Setting Up the Scanner ConfigurationsThe Pop-Up application stor

USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER 13 - 7BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Scan to FileScanner SettingsFrom the pull-down list, select the

13 - 8 USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTERBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Destination FolderPaperPort Folder—Select this checkbox to scan

USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER 13 - 9BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Scanner SettingsFrom the pull-down list, select the scanning mod

13 - 10 USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTERBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Conversion OptionsFormatCombine all files into one file when po

xiBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Advanced Receiving Operations... 5-4Operation from Extension Telephone ...

USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER 13 - 11BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Scan to Word ProcessorScanner SettingsFrom the pull-down list,

13 - 12 USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTERBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Word ProcessorWord Processor—From the pull-down list, select th

USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER 13 - 13BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5User Defined ButtonScanner SettingsFrom the pull-down list, sel

13 - 14 USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTERBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Scanner SettingsFrom the pull-down list, select the scanning mo

USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER 13 - 15BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5FAX SettingsBrother PC-FaxFAX Resolution—Fine (200 × 200)1To ch

14 - 1 USING SCANSOFT™ PAPERPORT® FOR BROTHER/TEXT-14BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.514Scanner and Using ScanSoft™ PaperPort® and TextBridge® OCR(For Windows

USING SCANSOFT™ PAPERPORT® FOR BROTHER/TEXTBRIDGE® 14 - 2BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Viewing ItemsScanSoft™ PaperPort® provides several ways to view item

14 - 3 USING SCANSOFT™ PAPERPORT® FOR BROTHER/TEXTBRIDGE®BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Links to Many Other ApplicationsScanSoft™ PaperPort® automatically r

USING SCANSOFT™ PAPERPORT® FOR BROTHER/TEXTBRIDGE® 14 - 4BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Importing Items from Other ApplicationsIn addition to scanning items

14 - 5 USING SCANSOFT™ PAPERPORT® FOR BROTHER/TEXTBRIDGE®BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Accessing the ScannerTo choose TWAIN-32 Brother MFL Pro Color as you

xii BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Setting Up Polled Transmit (Not Available for Color Fax)... 6-97Auto Dial Numbers an

USING SCANSOFT™ PAPERPORT® FOR BROTHER/TEXTBRIDGE® 14 - 6BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Settings in the Scanner WindowResolution:Select the scanning resolut

14 - 7 USING SCANSOFT™ PAPERPORT® FOR BROTHER/TEXTBRIDGE®BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Contrast:The contrast setting is adjustable only when you have selec

USING SCANSOFT™ PAPERPORT® FOR BROTHER/TEXTBRIDGE® 14 - 8BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5PreScanning an ImagePreScanning allows you to scan an image quickly

15 - 1 SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)15BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.515Setting Up and Using PC FAX (For Windows® Only)IntroductionThis chap

SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 15 - 2BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5MFC Remote SetupThe MFC Remote Setup application allows you to quickly s

15 - 3 SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5PC FAX Sending (For Windows® Only)The Brother PC FAX feature allows you

SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 15 - 4BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Setting Up SendingTo access the Sending tab from the Brother PC-FAX Setu

15 - 5 SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5User InterfaceSelect the User Interface in the Sending tab. You have a c

SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 15 - 6BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Setting Up Speed DialAccess the Speed Dial tab from the Brother PC-FAX S

15 - 7 SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5The Address BookFrom the Start menu, select Programs, Brother, Brother M

xiiiBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Making Multiple Copies (Using the ADF)... 10-1Out of Memory Message...

SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 15 - 8BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Setting Up a Member in the Address BookIn the Brother Address Book dialo

15 - 9 SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Setting Up a Group for BroadcastingIf you repeatedly send the same PC-FA

SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 15 - 10BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Deleting a Member or Group1Select the Member of Group you want to delet

15 - 11 SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.55Type the name of the file, and then select Save.Importing to the Addre

SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 15 - 12BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.53Select Divide Character - Tab or Comma based on what file format you a

15 - 13 SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Setting Up a Cover PageAccess the Brother PC-FAX Cover Page Setup from

SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 15 - 14BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Import BMP fileYou can insert a bitmap file, such as your company logo,

15 - 15 SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.53Select Brother PC-FAX as your printer, and then click OK. The FAX Send

SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 15 - 16BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Sending a File as a PC-FAX Using the Simple Style1Create a file in Word

15 - 17 SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.56When you are ready to send your fax, click the Send icon.7If you wis

xiv BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Orientation... 12-3Copy/Page Order ...

USING AUTOMATIC E-MAIL PRINTING 16 - 116BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.516Using Automatic E-Mail PrintingFor Windows® 95, 98, 98SE, Me OnlyMain Features You

17 - 1 USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH® G3, G4 OR IMAC™ /IBOOK™17BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.517Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Mac

USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH ® G3, G4 OR IMAC™/IBOOK™ 17 - 2 To print the document: 3 From application software such as Pape

17 - 3 USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH ® G3, G4 OR IMAC™/IBOOK™ Sending a Fax from Your Macintosh ® Application You can send

USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH® G3, G4 OR IMAC™ /IBOOK™ 17 - 4BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.54Click Send Fax.The Send Fax dialog box appear

17 - 5 USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH® G3, G4 OR IMAC™ /IBOOK™BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Setting Up Your Address BookYou can add new me

USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH ® G3, G4 OR IMAC™/IBOOK™ 17 - 6 Adding a New Group You can set up a group of multiple recipient

17 - 7 USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH® G3, G4 OR IMAC™ /IBOOK™BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your A

USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH® G3, G4 OR IMAC™ /IBOOK™ 17 - 8BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Accessing the ScannerRun your PaperPort® softw

17 - 9 USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH® G3, G4 OR IMAC™ /IBOOK™BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Settings in the Scanner WindowImageResolutionC

xvBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5*1 Paper /Output... 12-16*2 Graphic ...

USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH® G3, G4 OR IMAC™ /IBOOK™ 17 - 10BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Scanning AreaSet the Size to one of the follo

17 - 11 USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH® G3, G4 OR IMAC™ /IBOOK™BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Adjust ImageBrightnessAdjust the brightness s

USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH® G3, G4 OR IMAC™ /IBOOK™ 17 - 12BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Perceptual Matching—All the colors of a given

17 - 13 USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH® G3, G4 OR IMAC™ /IBOOK™BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5PreScanning an ImagePreScanning allows you to

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 18 - 118BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.518Important InformationStandard Telephone and FCC NoticesThese notices are in effect on models s

18 - 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATIONBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5If you experience trouble with your MFC-5100C, please contact a Brother Authorized Service Center

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 18 - 3BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, p

18 - 4 IMPORTANT INFORMATIONBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Important Safety Instructions1Read all of these instructions.2Save them for later reference.3Follo

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 18 - 5BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5TrademarksThe Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.Brother is a regis

19 - 1 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE19BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.519Troubleshooting and Routine MaintenanceTroubleshootingError MessagesAs with

xvi BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Scanner Settings ... 13-13Target Application...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 19 - 2BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5INK EMPTY One or more of the ink cartridges are empty. The MFC will stop all pri

19 - 3 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Original Jams and Paper JamsBased upon where the original or printed sheet is ja

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 19 - 4BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Printer Jam or Paper JamRemove the jammed paper depending on where it is jammed

19 - 5 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Paper is jammed inside the MFC.1Open the Scanner Cover by releasing the Scanner

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 19 - 6BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Paper is jammed inside the back of the MFC.If the paper rips, the pieces of pape

19 - 7 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFCIf you think there is a problem with y

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 19 - 8BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Transmission Verification Report says “Result:NG”There is probably temporary noi

19 - 9 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5How to Improve Print QualityCleaning the Print HeadsClean the print head if you

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 19 - 10 Print Quality Check If the print quality is not satisfactory, you can print a Print Quality Check

19 - 11 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5STEP B: Alignment CheckThe LCD shows:Check the 600 DPI and 1200 DPI test prints

xviiBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Outside Line Access... 15-4Include Header...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 19 - 12BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5If you still see missing ink in this Print Quality Check Sheet, repeat the clea

19 - 13 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.53Unplug the MFC from the telephone wall socket.4Unplug the MFC from the AC outl

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 19 - 14BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.59Pack additional parts (cord and printed materials) in the carton. DO NOT pack

19 - 15 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Routine MaintenanceCleaning the ScannerUnplug the MFC and lift the document cov

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 19 - 16BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Cleaning the MFC Printer PlatenWARNING Be careful not to touch the paper feed

19 - 17 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.54Press the appropriate colored ink cartridge cover to open it, and then remove

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 19 - 18BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5The MFC will enter a cleaning cycle for approximately 3 minutes for each replac

S - 1 SPECIFICATIONSSBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5SSpecificationsProduct DescriptionThe MFC-5100C is a 5in1 Multi-Function Center: Color Printer, Color Cop

SPECIFICATIONS S - 2BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Fax (Continued)* “Pages” refers to the “Brother Standard Chart No. 1” (a typical business letter, Standard

S - 3 SPECIFICATIONSBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5ControllerComputer RequirementsParallel Interface A bi-directional shielded parallel that is IEEE 1284 co

If You Need to Call Customer ServicePlease complete the following information for future reference:Model Number: MFC-5100CSerial Number:*Date of Purc

xviii BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Adding a New Group ... 17-6Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your

SPECIFICATIONS S - 4BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Print MediaConsumable ItemsPaper Input Automatic loading from the Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder Paper type:P

G - 1 GLOSSARYBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5GGlossaryADF (Automatic Document Feeder) Refers to the number of pages that can be placed in the document feede

GLOSSARY G - 2BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Easy Receive Enables your MFC to respond to CNG tones if you interrupt a fax call by answering it.ECM (Error Co

G - 3 GLOSSARYBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Photo mode A resolution setting that uses varying shades of gray for the best representation of photographs.Pol

INDEX I - 1BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5IndexAaccess codes, storing and dialing 7-4accessories and supplies iiADF (Automatic Document Feeder) 6-1ADF

I - 2 INDEXBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5DDate and Time 4-2Delayed Batch Transmission 6-8Delayed Fax 6-8dialinga pause 7-6access codes and credit ca

INDEX I - 3BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Iink cartridges 2-1, 2-11, 2-12Ink Dot Counter 2-12Ink Management 1-3installing 2-10replacing 19-16Jj

I - 4 INDEXBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Improving quality 19-9jams 19-4resolution S-2size 2-4specifications S-2QQuality key (copying) 10-3, 1

INDEX I - 5BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5VVolume, settingbeeper 4-5ring 4-4WWarranties iiiCanada viNotice-Disclaimer iiiUSA ivWorld Wide Web i

I - 6 INDEXBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5

xixBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Replacing the Ink Cartridges... 19-1620Specifications ...

REMOTE RETRIEVAL ACCESS CARD R - 1BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Remote Retrieval Access CardIf you plan to receive fax messages while away from your machine

R - 2 REMOTE RETRIEVAL ACCESS CARDBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Menu/Set 2 5 3Program Fax Forwarding Number,4Turn Fax Storage on6Turn Fax Storage off7RETRIE

EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS(For Canada Only)NOTICE: The industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the e

These machines are made for use in the USA and CANADA only. We cannot recommend using them overseas because it may violate the Telecommunications Regu

INTRODUCTION 1 - 11BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.51IntroductionUsing This ManualThank you for purchasing a Brother multi-function center (MFC). This MFC has

1 - 2 INTRODUCTIONBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only)After programming your Station ID, please fill o

INTRODUCTION 1 - 3BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5MFC-5100C Control Panel Overview1Fax Keys:Fax ResolutionSets the resolution when you send a fax.Receive Mode

1 - 4 INTRODUCTIONBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.55Navigation Keys:Menu/SetLets you access the Menu and Programming mode and stores your settings in the MFC.

INTRODUCTION 1 - 5BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5About Fax MachinesIf you’re a first-time MFC user, fax operation might seem a little mysterious. Soon, you’l

1 - 6 INTRODUCTIONBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5The receiving fax responds with fax receiving tones—loud, chirping sounds. A receiving fax chirps for about

ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2 - 12BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.52Assembly and ConnectionsPacking ListMake sure you have the following items:CautionDo NOT throw

2 - 2 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONSBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Choosing a LocationPlace your MFC on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place that

i BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5 Brother Numbers Brother fax-back system (USA Only) Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use fax-back system, so

ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2 - 3BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Important Safety Instructions1Do not use this product near appliances that use water, in a wet b

2 - 4 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONSBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Paper Capacity of Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder*If you want to load thick paper such as postcards,

ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2 - 5BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Print AreaThe print area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures b

2 - 6 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONSBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5AssemblyRemoving the Protective Yellow Bar1Lift the cover toward the back.2Pull the protective y

ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2 - 7BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Setting up the MFC1Connect the power cord.There is no ON/OFF switch. When you plug in the power

2 - 8 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONSBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.53Attach the paper wire extension to the multi-purpose sheet feeder.4Attach the plastic paper tra

ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2 - 9BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder (Paper Cassette)You can load up to 100 sheets of

2 - 10 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONSBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Installing the Ink Cartridges1Check that you turned on the power (by plugging in the power cord

ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2 - 11BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5 Do not throw way the white shipping cover. You will need it for future transportation.We reco

2 - 12 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONSBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.59Repeat Steps 6 to 8 to install each color ink cartridge.10After installing all ink cartridges,

ii BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5 Ordering Accessories and Supplies For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother

ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2 - 13BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Connecting the MFCConnecting an External TelephoneAlthough your MFC does not have a handset, yo

2 - 14 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONSBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5ConnectionsThe external TAD must be plugged into the back side of the MFC, into the jack label

ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2 - 15BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.53End your 20-second message by giving your Fax Receive Code for people sending manual faxes. Fo

2 - 16 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONSBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Converting Telephone Wall OutletsThere are three ways to convert to an RJ11 jack. The first two

ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2 - 17BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.54Plug one end of the second telephone line cord for your TAD into the L2 jack of the two-line T

2 - 18 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONSBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Custom Features on Your Phone LineIf you have Voice Mail, Call Waiting, Caller ID, Caller Waiti

ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3 - 13BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.53On-Screen ProgrammingUser-Friendly ProgrammingWe have designed your MFC with on-screen programmin

3 - 2 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMINGBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Navigation Keys You can access the menu mode by pressing Menu/Set. When you enter the Menu, the LCD

ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3 - 3BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5To access the menu, press Menu/Set.Main Menu SubmenuMenu SelectionsOptions Descriptions Page1. GE

3 - 4 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMINGBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5To access the menu, press Menu/Set.Main Menu SubmenuMenu SelectionsOptions Descriptions Page2. FA

iii BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5 Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties(For USA and Canada) BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR A

ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3 - 5BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5To access the menu, press Menu/Set.Main Menu SubmenuMenu SelectionsOptions Descriptions Page2. FA

3 - 6 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMINGBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5To access the menu, press Menu/Set.Main Menu SubmenuMenu SelectionsOptions Descriptions Page2. FA

INITIAL SETUP 4 - 14BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.54Initial SetupGetting StartedSetting Paper TypeYou can choose the Paper Type you use.1Press Menu/Set, 1, 1

4 - 2 INITIAL SETUPBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Setting Date and TimeYour MFC displays the date and time, and prints it on every fax you send.In the event

INITIAL SETUP 4 - 3BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Entering TextWhen you are setting certain functions, such as the Station ID, you may need to type text into

4 - 4 INITIAL SETUPBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Setting the Ring Volume1Press Menu/Set, 1, 5, 1.2Press select (OFF, LOW, or HIGH), and then press Menu/Se

INITIAL SETUP 4 - 5BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Setting the Beeper VolumeYou can set the beeper to LOW, HIGH or OFF. The default setting is LOW. When the b

5 - 1 SETUP RECEIVE5BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.55Setup ReceiveBasic Receiving OperationsChoosing the Receive ModeThere are three different receive modes f

SETUP RECEIVE 5 - 2BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5To Select or Change Your Receive Mode1Press Receive Mode. The LCD shows your current selection. 2Continue t

5 - 3 SETUP RECEIVEBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Easy ReceiveWhen you use this feature, you don’t have to press Black Fax Start when you answer a fax call.

iv BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5 BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE(USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights andyou may also hav

SETUP RECEIVE 5 - 4BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Advanced Receiving OperationsOperation from Extension TelephoneIf you answer a fax call on an extension pho

5 - 5 SETUP RECEIVEBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5PollingPolling is the process of retrieving faxes from another fax machine. You can use your MFC to “poll”

SETUP RECEIVE 5 - 6BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Canceling a Scheduled JobYou can cancel tasks you’ve scheduled, such as Delayed Fax or Polling Transmit. (S

5 - 7 SETUP RECEIVEBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Telephone ServicesYour MFC supports the Distinctive Ring telephone service offered by some telephone compan

SETUP RECEIVE 5 - 8BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Do You Have Voice Mail?If you have Voice Mail on the phone line on which you will install your new MFC, the

5 - 9 SETUP RECEIVEBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Very ImportantIf you have Voice Mail or a TAD (Telephone Answering Device) and want to keep one of your pho

SETUP SEND 6 - 16BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.56Setup SendBefore You BeginYou can send a fax from the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) or from the scanner gl

6 - 2 SETUP SENDBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.51Unfold the document tray extension.2Unfold the document stopper.3Fan the pages and stagger them at a 30 degre

SETUP SEND 6 - 3BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Faxing from the Scanner GlassYou can use the scanner glass to fax one page at a time or pages of a book. Orig

6 - 4 SETUP SENDBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Basic Sending OperationsContrastIf your document is very light or very dark, you might want to set the contras

v BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5 BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE(For USA Only) or (iv) the warranty period on youroriginal Product has

SETUP SEND 6 - 5BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Manual Transmission (With an External Telephone)Manual transmission lets you hear the dial tone, ringing and f

6 - 6 SETUP SENDBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.51Place the original face up in the ADF, or face down on the scanner glass.2Enter the fax number.3Press Black F

SETUP SEND 6 - 7BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Checking Job StatusCheck which jobs are still waiting in memory to be sent. (If no jobs are waiting, the LCD s

6 - 8 SETUP SENDBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Delayed FAX (Not Available for Color Fax)During the day you can store up to 50 documents in memory for delayed

SETUP SEND 6 - 9BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Setting Up Polled Transmit (Not Available for Color Fax)Polled Transmit is when you set up your MFC to wait wi

7 - 1 AUTO DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONS7BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.57Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing OptionsStoring Numbers for Easy DialingYou can set

AUTO DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONS 7 - 2BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Changing Speed Dial NumbersIf you try to store a Speed Dial number in a location wh

7 - 3 AUTO DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONSBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Setting Up Groups for BroadcastingGroups allow you to send the same fax message to

AUTO DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONS 7 - 4BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Dialing OptionsSearchYou can search for names you have stored in Speed Dial memory.

7 - 5 AUTO DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONSBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Broadcasting (Not Available for Color Fax)Broadcasting is automatically sending the

vi BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5 BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (For Canada Only) Pursuant to this limited warranty of 1 ye

AUTO DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONS 7 - 6BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5PausePress Redial/Pause to insert a 3.5 second pause between numbers. If you are di

8 - 1 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (NOT AVAILABLE FOR COLOR FAX)8BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.58Remote Fax Options (Not Available for Color Fax)Fax Forwarding/PagingP

REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (NOT AVAILABLE FOR COLOR FAX) 8 - 2BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.54If your pager requires a PIN, enter the PIN, press #, press Redial/Paus

8 - 3 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (NOT AVAILABLE FOR COLOR FAX)BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Changing Remote Retrieval Access CodeEnter your Remote Access Code when

REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (NOT AVAILABLE FOR COLOR FAX) 8 - 4BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Remote CommandsFollow the commands below to access features remotely. Wh

8 - 5 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (NOT AVAILABLE FOR COLOR FAX)BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Retrieving Fax Messages1Dial your fax number.2When you hear the beep, im

PRINTING REPORTS 9 - 19BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.59Printing ReportsMFC Settings and ActivityTwo reports require initial setup in the Menu table: Transmis

9 - 2 PRINTING REPORTSBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.52Press to choose an interval, and then press Menu/Set.(If you choose 7 days, the LCD prompts you to ch

MAKING COPIES 10 - 110BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.510Making CopiesBasic Copy OperationsYour MFC allows you to make high-quality photocopies and transparenc

10 - 2 MAKING COPIESBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Out of Memory MessageIf the memory becomes full while you are making copies, the screen shows a message:If

vii BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5 Quick Reference Guide Sending Black & White Faxes Automatic Transmission 1 Place the original face up in the ADF,

MAKING COPIES 10 - 3BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Temporary Copy SettingsYou can improve your copies by using the Copy keys: Enlarge/Reduce, Quality and Opt

10 - 4 MAKING COPIESBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.51Place the original face up in the ADF, or face down on the scanner glass.2Use the dial pad to enter the n

MAKING COPIES 10 - 5BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Press Quality repeatedly until the LED is lit for the quality you want.1Place the original face up in the

10 - 6 MAKING COPIESBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Paper TypeYou can change the paper type setting for the next copy only.1Place the original face up in the

MAKING COPIES 10 - 7BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.54Press to make a lighter copy—OR—press to make a darker copy, and then press Menu/Set.5Press Black Cop

10 - 8 MAKING COPIESBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.55Press Black Copy or Color Copy.2 in 14 in 1 PosterYou can create a poster size copy of a photograph.If yo

MAKING COPIES 10 - 9BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Changing Default Copy SettingsPress Menu/Set and 3 to change default Copy mode settings. They will remain

10 - 10 MAKING COPIESBHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Color Adjustment1Press Menu/Set, 3, 2.2Press to select RED, GREEN or BLUE, and then press Menu/Set.3Pre

MAKING COPIES 10 - 11BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5Legal LimitationsColor reproductions of certain documents are illegal and may result in either criminal o

11 - 1 USING THE MFC AS A PRINTER11BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.511Using the MFC as a PrinterFeaturesThe Multi-Function Center offers you many features you’