Brother Mfc 5100c Multifunction Owners Manual

MAKING COPIES   10 - 3
Temporary Copy Settings
You can improve your copies by using the Copy keys: Enlarge/Reduce, 
Quality and Options. These settings are temporary, and the MFC returns to 
its default settings 30 seconds after it finishes copying. If you want to use these 
temporary settings again, place the next original in the ADF or scanner glass 
before 30 seconds expire.
Copying Using Multiple Settings
You can try different combinations of 
settings for the best results. After you 
finish your...

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1Place the original face up in the ADF, or face down on the scanner glass.
2Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).
3Press Enlarge/Reduce. (Enlargement or reduction ratios appear.)
4Press  to select 25%, 50%, 78% LGL>LTR, 94% A4>LTR, 100%, 
104% EXE>LTR, 150%, 200%, 400%, and then press Menu/Set.
—OR—
You can select ZOOM and press Menu/Set. Use the dial pad to enter an 
enlargement or reduction ratio between 25% and 400%, and then press Menu/
Set. For...

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Press Quality repeatedly until the LED is lit for the quality you want.
1Place the original face up in the ADF, or face down on the scanner glass.
2Press Quality. 
3Press   to select the copy quality resolution, and then press Menu/Set. 
4To start copying now, press Black Copy or Color Copy. If you would like to 
choose additional copy options, press Options and then select each setting.
Using the Options Key
Use the Options key to set number of copies, paper type, paper size,...

10 - 6   MAKING COPIES
Paper Type
You can change the paper type setting for the next copy only.
1Place the original face up in the ADF, or face down on the scanner glass.
2Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).
3Press Options and press   to select OPT:PAPER TYPE, and then press 
Menu/Set.
4Press   to select the type of paper you are using (PLAIN, INKJET, 
GLOSSY or TRANSPARENCY), and then press Menu/Set.
5If you selected GLOSSY, press     to select 4-COLOR or 3-COLOR, and...

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4Press   to make a lighter copy—OR—press   to make a darker copy, 
and then press Menu/Set.
5Press Black Copy or Color Copy—OR—Press   for additional settings.
Sorting Multiple Copies (Using the ADF)
If you want to sort multiple copies, use the ADF.
1Place the original face up in the ADF.
2Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).
3Press Options and   to select OPT:STACK/SORT, and then press Menu/
Set.
4Press   to select SORT (or STACK), and then press...

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5Press Black Copy or Color Copy.
2 in 1
4 in 1 
Poster
You can create a poster size copy of a photograph.
If you selected 2 IN 1 or  4 IN 1 in Step 4, 
place the next original on the scanner 
glass, and then press Menu/Set. After all 
originals have been scanned, go to Step 5.
If 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 copies are in color, you must use letter or A4 paper. For the 
other Special Copies, you must use letter, legal or A4 paper.
Special Copy Options (2 in 1, 4 in 1 or Poster) are not...

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Changing Default Copy Settings
Press Menu/Set and 3 to change default Copy mode settings. They will remain 
until you change them again by pressing Menu/Set.
By pressing a number, you can adjust the Quality, Color and Contrast copy 
settings as shown in the following chart. Press   to scroll through the options 
for each setting, and then press Menu/Set to save your selection. 
Press Stop/Exit—OR—Press
  to select the next setting you want to change.
Press Menu/Set and 3.
Copy...

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Color Adjustment
1Press Menu/Set, 3, 2.
2Press  to select RED, GREEN or 
BLUE, and then press Menu/Set.
3Press   to make a darker copy, or 
press   to make a lighter copy, 
and then press Menu/Set.
4Return to Step 2 to select the next color
—OR—
Press Stop/Exit.
Copy Contrast
You can change the contrast to help an image look sharper and more vivid.
1Press Menu/Set, 3, 3.
2Press  to increase the contrast, 
or press
  to decrease the contrast, 
and then press Menu/Set.
3Press...

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Legal Limitations
Color reproductions of certain documents are illegal and may result in either 
criminal or civil liability.  This memorandum is intended to be a guide rather 
than a complete listing of every possible prohibition.  In case of doubt, we 
suggest that you check with counsel as to any particular questionable 
documents.
The following documents issued by the United States/Canadian Government or 
any of its Agencies may not be copied:
•Paper money
•Bonds or other...

11 - 1   USING THE MFC AS A PRINTER
1111Using the MFC as a Printer
Features
The Multi-Function Center 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 color, and up to 10 pages per minute in black.
Brilliant High Quality Output—Printing at 2400 × 1200 dpi resolution on 
glossy paper gives you highest resolution output.
Beautiful Elaborate Output—You can utilize 2 in 1, watermark printing,...