Brother MFC-3100C User Manual

®OWNER’S MANUAL®MFC-3100Cversion D

viii BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5 Making Copies Making a Single Copy 1 Place the original face down in the ADF. 2 Press Black Copy or Color Copy .

13 - 1 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)13BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.513Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only)Using the Brother MFC-3100C

PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 13 - 2BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Paper TabThe paper tab screen allows you to set up the Paper Size, Paper S

13 - 3 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5OrientationOrientation selects the position of how your document will be p

PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 13 - 4BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Paper ThicknessDepending on the thickness of the paper you are using, you

13 - 5 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Quality/Color TabThe Quality/Color tab screen provides Quality, Media type

PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 13 - 6BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5MediaTo achieve the best print results, the media being printed on should

13 - 7 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Color MatchingYou can select the color matching method manually. Select th

PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 13 - 8BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5 ClusterThis is suitable for business graphics such as charts, graphs and

13 - 9 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Color/MonoThis selection allows a color document to be printed in mono onl

PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 13 - 10BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Print WatermarkThe Print Watermark feature offers the following print cho

ix BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5 Table of Contents 1 Introduction...

13 - 11 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Device OptionsSet the Print Date & Time as the Printer Function:Print

PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 13 - 12BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5SupportThe Support Tab provides driver version information and setting in

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

PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 13 - 14BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5*2 Pages Per SheetYou can select 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 or 16 pages to be printed

13 - 15 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5*1 Tray Selection Paper SourceThe machine feeds subsequent pages automat

PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 13 - 16BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Advanced OptionsClick the Advanced... button in the Layout tab or Paper/Q

13 - 17 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5*2 GraphicPrint Quality - The quality selection allows you to choose the

PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 13 - 18BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5*4 Printer FeaturesFast Draft Mode - This mode prints using both black an

14 - 1 USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER14BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.514Using the Windows®-Based Brother MFL-Pro Control CenterBro

USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER 14 - 2BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5How to Turn Off AutoLoad 1Left click the Control Center icon

x BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5 Multi-Line Connections (PBX) ... 2-15If You are Installing the MFC to Work with

14 - 3 USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTERBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Scan to E-mailYou can scan either a black and white or a color

USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER 14 - 4BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Brother Control Center FeaturesAuto ConfigurationDuring the in

14 - 5 USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTERBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Copy OperationsCopy—allows you to use the PC and any Windows®

USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER 14 - 6BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Setting Up the Scanner ConfigurationsThe Pop-Up application st

14 - 7 USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTERBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Scan to FileScanner SettingsFrom the pull-down list, select th

USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER 14 - 8BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Destination FolderPaperPort Folder—Select this checkbox to sca

14 - 9 USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTERBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Scanner SettingsFrom the pull-down list, select the scanning m

USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER 14 - 10BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Conversion OptionsFormatCombine all files into one file when

14 - 11 USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTERBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Scan to Word ProcessorScanner SettingsFrom the pull-down list

USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER 14 - 12BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Word ProcessorWord Processor—From the pull-down list, select

xi BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5 Easy Receive ... 6-3Printing a Reduced Incoming D

14 - 13 USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTERBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5User Defined ButtonScanner SettingsFrom the pull-down list, s

USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER 14 - 14BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Scanner SettingsFrom the pull-down list, select the scanning

14 - 15 USING THE WINDOWS®-BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTERBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5FAX SettingsBrother MFL Pro FaxFAX Resolution—Fine (200 × 200

USING SCANSOFT™ PAPERPORT® FOR BROTHER/TEXTBRIDGE® 15 - 115BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.515Scanner and Using ScanSoft™ PaperPort® and TextBridge® OCR (Fo

15 - 2 USING SCANSOFT™ PAPERPORT® FOR BROTHER/TEXTBRIDGE®BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Viewing Items in ScanSoft™ PaperPort® for BrotherScanSoft™ PaperPo

USING SCANSOFT™ PAPERPORT® FOR BROTHER/TEXTBRIDGE® 15 - 3BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Links to Many Other ApplicationsScanSoft™ PaperPort® automatically

15 - 4 USING SCANSOFT™ PAPERPORT® FOR BROTHER/TEXTBRIDGE®BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Importing Items from Other ApplicationsIn addition to scanning ite

USING SCANSOFT™ PAPERPORT® FOR BROTHER/TEXTBRIDGE® 15 - 5BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Accessing the ScannerTo choose TWAIN_32 Brother MFLPro Color as yo

15 - 6 USING SCANSOFT™ PAPERPORT® FOR BROTHER/TEXTBRIDGE®BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Settings in the Scanner WindowResolution:Resolution: Select the sc

USING SCANSOFT™ PAPERPORT® FOR BROTHER/TEXTBRIDGE® 15 - 7BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Contrast:The contrast setting is adjustable only when you have sel

xii BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5 Setting Up Polled Transmit (Not Available for Color Fax)... 7-8 8 Auto Dial Nu

15 - 8 USING SCANSOFT™ PAPERPORT® FOR BROTHER/TEXTBRIDGE®BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5PreScanning an ImagePreScanning allows you to scan an image quickl

SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 16 - 116BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.516Setting Up and Using PC FAX (For Windows® Only)IntroductionThis ch

16 - 2 SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5MFC Remote SetupThe MFC Remote Setup application allows you to quickly

SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 16 - 3BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5PC FAX SendingThe Brother PC FAX feature allows you to use your PC to

16 - 4 SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Setting Up SendingTo access the Sending tab from the Brother PC-FAX Se

SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 16 - 5BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5User interfaceSelect the User Interface in the Sending tab. You have a

16 - 6 SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Setting Up Speed DialAccess the Speed Dial tab from the Brother PC-FAX

SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 16 - 7BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5The Address BookFrom the Start menu, select Programs, Brother, Brother

16 - 8 SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Setting Up a Member in the Address BookIn the Brother Address Book dia

SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 16 - 9BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Setting Up a Group for BroadcastingIf you repeatedly send the same PC-

xiiiBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Making Multiple Copies... 11-1Out of Memory Message...

16 - 10 SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Deleting a Member or Group1Select the Member of Group you want to del

SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 16 - 11BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.55Type the name of the file, and then select Save.Importing to the Add

16 - 12 SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.54Select OK to import the data.5Type the name of the file, and then se

SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 16 - 13BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5ToYou can enter information in each field.FromYou can enter informati

16 - 14 SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Sending a File as a PC-FAX Using the Facsimile Style1Create a file in

SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) 16 - 15BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.54Enter the fax number by using any of the following methods:a. Enter

16 - 16 SETTING UP AND USING PC FAX (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.53Select Brother PC-FAX as your printer, and then click OK.The FAX Sen

USING AUTOMATIC E-MAIL PRINTING 17 - 117BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.517Using Automatic E-Mail PrintingFor Windows® 95, 98, 98SE, Me onlyMain Features Yo

18 - 1 USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH® G3, G4 OR IMAC™ /IBOOK™18BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.518Using the Brother MFC with a New Power M

USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH ® G3, G4 OR IMAC™/IBOOK™ 18 - 2 To print the document: 3 From application software such as Pape

xiv BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Scaling ... 13-4Paper Source...

18 - 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™ 18 - 4BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.54Click Send Fax.The Send Fax dialog box appe

18 - 5 USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH® G3, G4 OR IMAC™ /IBOOK™BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Setting Up Your Address BookYou can add new

USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH ® G3, G4 OR IMAC™/IBOOK™ 18 - 6 Adding a New Group You can set up a group of multiple recipient

18 - 7 USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH® G3, G4 OR IMAC™ /IBOOK™BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your

USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH® G3, G4 OR IMAC™ /IBOOK™ 18 - 8BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Accessing the ScannerRun your PaperPort® sof

18 - 9 USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH® G3, G4 OR IMAC™ /IBOOK™BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Settings in the Scanner WindowImageResolutio

USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH® G3, G4 OR IMAC™ /IBOOK™ 18 - 10BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Scanning AreaSet the Size to one of the fol

18 - 11 USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH® G3, G4 OR IMAC™ /IBOOK™BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5MiscellaneousBrightnessAdjust the brightnes

USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH® G3, G4 OR IMAC™ /IBOOK™ 18 - 12BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Perceptual Matching—All the colors of a giv

xvBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5*4 Printer Features... 13-1814Using the Windows®-Based Brother MF

18 - 13 USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH® G3, G4 OR IMAC™ /IBOOK™BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5PreScanning an ImagePreScanning allows you

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 19 - 119BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.519Important InformationStandard Telephone and FCC NoticesThese notices are in effect on models

19 - 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATIONBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5If you experience trouble with your MFC-3100C, please contact a Brother Authorized Service Cente

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 19 - 3BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

19 - 4 IMPORTANT INFORMATIONBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Important Safety Instructions1Read all of these instructions.2Save them for later reference.3Fol

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 19 - 5BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5TrademarksThe brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.Brother is a reg

20 - 1 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE20BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.520Troubleshooting and Routine MaintenanceTroubleshootingError MessagesAs wit

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 20 - 2BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5INK EMPTY One or more of the ink cartridges are empty. The MFC will stop all p

20 - 3 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Document JamIf the original is jammed, follow the steps below.Original is jamm

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 20 - 4BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Printer Jam or Paper JamRemove the jammed paper depending on where it is jamme

xvi BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Send a Fax ... 14-14Scanner Settings ...

20 - 5 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Paper is jammed inside the MFC.1Open the control panel cover by lifting it tow

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 20 - 6BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Paper is jammed inside the back of the MFC.If the paper rips, the pieces of pa

20 - 7 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFCIf you think there is a problem with

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 20 - 8BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Transmission Verification Report says “Result:NG”There is probably temporary n

20 - 9 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Printing is slow. In the Quality/Color tab of the Print dialog box, select Aut

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 20 - 10BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5How to Improve Print QualityCleaning the Print HeadClean the print head if yo

20 - 11 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Check the quality of the four color blocks in the sheet. (BLACK/CYAN/YELLOW/MAGENTA).If the qualit

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 20 - 12BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5For 600 DPI, press the number of the test print that most closely matches the

20 - 13 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Packing and Shipping the MFCWhenever you transport the MFC, use the packing m

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 20 - 14BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5CautionDamage to your print head resulting from packing without the shipping

xviiBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Facsimile Style... 16-5Setting Up Speed Dial...

20 - 15 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.59Close the carton.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 20 - 16BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Routine MaintenanceCleaning the ScannerUnplug the MFC, and then open the cont

20 - 17 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Replacing the Ink CartridgesYour MFC is equipped with an ink dot counter that

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 20 - 18BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.56Hold the new ink cartridge as shown in the illustration, and then peel the s

20 - 19 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Caution DO NOT remove ink cartridges if you do not need to replace them. If

SPECIFICATIONS S - 1SBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5SSpecificationsProduct DescriptionThe MFC-3100C is a 5 in 1 Multi-Function Center: Color Printer, Color

S - 2 SPECIFICATIONSBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5PrinterPrintingControllerSpeed Dial 40 stations Automatic Redial 3 times at 5 minute intervalsAuto Answe

SPECIFICATIONS S - 3BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Computer RequirementsPrint MediaPaper Input Automatic loading from the Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder Paper

S - 4 SPECIFICATIONSBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Consumable ItemsInk Black and 3 individual color ink cartridges separate from the two print heads.Servic

GLOSSARY G - 1BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5GGlossaryADF (Automatic Document Feeder) Refers to the number of pages that can be placed in the document fee

If You Need to Call Customer ServicePlease complete the following information for future reference:Model Number: MFC-3100CSerial Number:*Date of Purc

xviii BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Scanning a Document into Your Macintosh G3, G4 or iMac ...

G - 2 GLOSSARYBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5ECM (Error Correction Mode) Detects errors during fax transmission and resends the page(s) of the document th

GLOSSARY G - 3BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Pause Allows you to place a 3.5 second delay in the dialing sequence stored on Speed Dial numbers.Photo mode

I - 1 INDEXBHLMFC-3100C-FM5.5IndexAaccess codes, storing and dialing 8-4accessories and supplies iiADF (Automatic Document Feeder) 7-1alternat

INDEX I - 2BHLMFC-3100C-FM5.5Dual Access 7-4EEasy Receive 6-3ECM (Error Correction Mode) 1-6entering text 5-3envelopes 3-2, 3-3error mes

I - 3 INDEXBHLMFC-3100C-FM5.5manualmode 6-1transmission 7-3memory storage 5-5Menu mode 4-1programming at-a-glance 4-1multi-line connection

INDEX I - 4BHLMFC-3100C-FM5.5TTAD (Telephone Answering Device) 1-6, 2-12, 2-14, 2-15, 6-1TAD (Telephone Answering Device), ex-ternalconnect

I - 5 INDEXBHLMFC-3100C-FM5.5

REMOTE RETRIEVAL ACCESS CARD R - 1BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5 Remote Retrieval Access CardIf you plan to receive fax messages while away from your mach

R - 2 REMOTE RETRIEVAL ACCESS CARDBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Press Menu/Set, 2, 5, 3.fax number where you want your fax messages forwarded followed by

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

xixBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.521Specifications ... S-1Product Descript

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

1 - 1 INTRODUCTION1BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.51IntroductionUsing This ManualThank you for purchasing a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). This MFC ha

INTRODUCTION 1 - 2BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only)After programming your Station ID, please fill

1 - 3 INTRODUCTIONBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5MFC-3100C Control Panel Overview987635111210ReportsAccesses the Reports menu so you can select a report to

INTRODUCTION 1 - 4BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Menu/SetNavigation Keys:Lets you access the Menu and Programming mode, and stores your settings in the MFC

1 - 5 INTRODUCTIONBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5About Fax MachinesIf you’re a first-time MFC user, fax operation might seem a little mysterious. Soon, you

INTRODUCTION 1 - 6BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5The receiving fax responds with fax receiving tones—loud, chirping sounds. A receiving fax chirps for abou

2 - 1 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS2BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.52Assembly and ConnectionsPacking ListMake sure you have the following items:CautionDo NOT thr

ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2 - 2BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Choosing a LocationPlace your MFC on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place th

i BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5 Brother Numbers Brother fax-back system (USA Only) Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use fax-back system,

2 - 3 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONSBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5AssemblyRemoving the Protective Yellow Bar1Open the control panel cover by pulling it toward y

ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2 - 4BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Setting Up the MFC1Connect the power cord.There is no ON/OFF switch. When you plug in the powe

2 - 5 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONSBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.53Attach the paper wire extension to the multi-purpose sheet feeder.4Attach the plastic documen

ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2 - 6BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.55Attach the plastic paper tray to the paper output slot, and then pull out the extension.Caut

2 - 7 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONSBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder (Paper Cassette)You can load up to 100 sheets

ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2 - 8BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Installing the Ink Cartridges1Check that you turned on the power (by plugging in the power cor

2 - 9 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONSBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5WARNINGIf ink gets in your eyes irrigate them with water immediately, and if irritation occurs

ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2 - 10BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.58Repeat Steps 5 to 7 to install each color ink cartridge.9After installing all ink cartridges

2 - 11 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONSBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Connecting the MFCConnecting an External TelephoneAlthough your MFC does not have a handset,

ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2 - 12BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5ConnectionsThe external TAD must be plugged into the back side of the MFC, into the jack lab

ii BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5 Ordering Accessories and Supplies For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brothe

2 - 13 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONSBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Recording Outgoing Message (OGM)Timing is important in recording this message. The message se

ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2 - 14BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Converting Telephone Wall OutletsThere are three ways to convert to an RJ11 jack. The first t

2 - 15 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONSBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.54Plug one end of the second telephone line cord for your TAD into the L2 jack of the two-line

ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2 - 16BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Custom Features on Your Phone LineIf you have Voice Mail, Caller ID, Call Waiting, Call Waiti

3 - 1 PAPER3BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.53PaperThe quality of your document can be affected by the kind of paper you use in the MFC. You can use plain pa

PAPER 3 - 2BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Paper Capacity of Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder*If you want to load thick paper such as postcards, index cards, enve

3 - 3 PAPERBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Print AreaThe print area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below show the un

ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 4 - 14BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.54On-Screen ProgrammingUser-Friendly ProgrammingWe have designed your MFC with on-screen programm

4 - 2 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMINGBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Navigation Keys You can access the menu mode by pressing Menu/Set. When you enter the Menu, the L

ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 4 - 3BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5To access the menu, press Menu/Set.Main Menu SubmenuMenu SelectionsOptions Descriptions Page1.

iii BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5 Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties(For USA and Canada) BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR

4 - 4 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMINGBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5To access the menu, press Menu/Set.Main Menu SubmenuMenu SelectionsOptions Descriptions Page2.

ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 4 - 5BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5To access the menu, press Menu/Set.Main Menu SubmenuMenu SelectionsOptions Descriptions Page2.

4 - 6 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMINGBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5To access the menu, press Menu/Set.Main Menu SubmenuMenu SelectionsOptions Descriptions Page2.

INITIAL SETUP 5 - 15BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.55Initial SetupGetting StartedSetting Paper TypeYou can choose the Paper Type you use.1Press Menu/Set, 1,

5 - 2 INITIAL SETUPBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Setting Date and TimeYour MFC displays the date and time, and prints it on every fax you send.In the even

INITIAL SETUP 5 - 3BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Entering TextWhen you are setting certain functions, such as the Station ID, you may need to type text in

5 - 4 INITIAL SETUPBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Setting the Ring Volume1Press Menu/Set, 1, 5, 1.2Press select (OFF, LOW, or HIGH), and then press Menu/

INITIAL SETUP 5 - 5BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings TimeYou can set the machine to change automatically for Daylight Sa

6 - 1 SETUP RECEIVE6BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.56Setup ReceiveBasic Receiving OperationsChoosing the Receive ModeThere are three different receive modes

SETUP RECEIVE 6 - 2BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5To Select or Change Your Receive Mode1Press Receive Mode. The LCD shows your current selection. 2Continue

iv BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5 BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE(USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and youmay also h

6 - 3 SETUP RECEIVEBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Easy ReceiveWhen you use this feature, you don’t have to press Black Fax Start when you answer a fax call

SETUP RECEIVE 6 - 4BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Advanced Receiving OperationsOperation from Extension TelephoneIf you answer a fax call on an extension p

6 - 5 SETUP RECEIVEBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5PollingPolling is the process of retrieving faxes from another fax machine. You can use your MFC to “pol

SETUP RECEIVE 6 - 6BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Canceling a Scheduled JobYou can cancel tasks you’ve scheduled, such as Delayed Fax or Polling Transmit.

6 - 7 SETUP RECEIVEBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Telephone ServicesYour MFC supports the Distinctive Ring telephone service offered by some telephone comp

SETUP RECEIVE 6 - 8BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Do You Have Voice Mail?If you have Voice Mail on the phone line on which you will install your new MFC, t

6 - 9 SETUP RECEIVEBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5VERY IMPORTANTIf you have Voice Mail or a TAD (Telephone Answering Device) and want to keep one of your p

SETUP SEND 7 - 17BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.57Setup SendBefore You BeginBefore you begin sending faxes, please be sure to read all the instructions and

7 - 2 SETUP SENDBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Sending Faxes with Multiple SettingsWhen you send a fax you can choose any combination of these settings: se

SETUP SEND 7 - 3BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Fax ResolutionWhen you have a document in the ADF, you can use the FAX Resolution key to temporarily change

v BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5 BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE(For USA Only) or (iv) the warranty period on youroriginal Product h

7 - 4 SETUP SENDBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Color Fax TransmissionYour MFC allows you to transmit a color fax.1Place the original face down in the ADF.2

SETUP SEND 7 - 5BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Real Time TransmissionWhen you are sending a fax, the MFC will scan originals into memory before sending. Th

7 - 6 SETUP SENDBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Canceling a Job in MemoryYou can cancel tasks you’ve scheduled, such as Polling Transmit, or faxes waiting i

SETUP SEND 7 - 7BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Advanced Sending OperationsOverseas ModeAfter you send a fax using this feature, the feature turns itself of

7 - 8 SETUP SENDBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Delayed Batch Transmission (Not Available for Color Fax)Before sending the delayed faxes, your Brother machi

AUTO DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONS 8 - 18BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.58Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing OptionsStoring Numbers for Easy DialingYou can se

8 - 2 AUTO DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONSBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Changing Speed Dial NumbersIf you try to store a Speed Dial number in a location

AUTO DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONS 8 - 3BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Setting Up Groups for BroadcastingGroups allow you to send the same fax message t

8 - 4 AUTO DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONSBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Dialing OptionsSearchYou can search for names you have stored in Speed Dial memor

AUTO DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONS 8 - 5BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Broadcasting (Not Available for Color Fax)Broadcasting is automatically sending t

vi BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5 BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (For Canada Only) Pursuant to this limited warranty of 1

8 - 6 AUTO DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONSBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5PausePress Redial/Pause to insert a 3.5 second pause between numbers. If you are

REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (NOT AVAILABLE FOR COLOR FAX) 9 - 19BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.59Remote Fax Options (Not Available for Color Fax)Fax Forwarding/Pagin

9 - 2 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (NOT AVAILABLE FOR COLOR FAX)BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.54If your pager requires a PIN, enter the PIN, press #, press Redial/Pa

REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (NOT AVAILABLE FOR COLOR FAX) 9 - 3BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Changing Remote Retrieval Access CodeEnter your Remote Access Code whe

9 - 4 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (NOT AVAILABLE FOR COLOR FAX)BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Remote CommandsFollow the commands below to access features remotely.

REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (NOT AVAILABLE FOR COLOR FAX) 9 - 5BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Retrieving Fax Messages1Dial your fax number.2When you hear the beep,

10 - 1 PRINTING REPORTS10BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.510Printing ReportsMFC Settings and ActivityTwo reports require initial setup in the Menu table: Tra

PRINTING REPORTS 10 - 2BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.52Press to choose an interval, and then press Menu/Set.(If you choose 7 days, the LCD prompts you to

11 - 1 MAKING COPIES11BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.511Making CopiesBasic Copy OperationsYour MFC allows you to make high-quality photocopies and transpare

MAKING COPIES 11 - 2BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Out of Memory MessageIf the memory becomes full while you are making copies, the LCD shows a message:If

vii BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5 Quick Reference Guide Sending Black & White Faxes Automatic Transmission 1 Place the original face down in the

11 - 3 MAKING COPIESBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Using the Quality KeyThe Quality key temporarily changes the copy quality setting (NORMAL, FAST or BEST)

MAKING COPIES 11 - 4BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Using the Options KeyUse the Options key to set number of copies, paper type, paper size, brightness, e

11 - 5 MAKING COPIESBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Paper SizeYou can change the paper size setting for the next copy only.1Place the original face down in

MAKING COPIES 11 - 6BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.55Press Black Copy or Color Copy—OR—Press for additional settings.Selecting Fixed Reduction Ratios:When

11 - 7 MAKING COPIESBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Changing Default Copy SettingsPress Menu/Set and 3 to change default Copy mode settings. They will remai

MAKING COPIES 11 - 8BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Color Adjustment1Press Menu/Set, 3, 2.2Press to select RED, GREEN or BLUE, and then press Menu/Set.3Pr

11 - 9 MAKING COPIESBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Legal LimitationsColor reproductions of certain documents are illegal and may result in either criminal

USING THE MFC AS A PRINTER 12 - 112BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.512Using the MFC as a PrinterFeaturesThe Multi-Function Center offers you many features yo

12 - 2 USING THE MFC AS A PRINTERBHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Choosing the Right Kind of PaperTo achieve high quality printing using your MFC, it’s very

USING THE MFC AS A PRINTER 12 - 3BHLMFC-US-MFC3100C-FM5.5Simultaneous Printing/FaxYour MFC can print data from your computer while sending or receiv