Brother Mfc 5100c Multifunction Owners Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE   19 - 18
The MFC will enter a cleaning cycle for approximately 3 minutes for each 
replaced cartridge. The LCD alternately shows CLEANING and PLEASE 
WAIT.
When the MFC completes the cleaning cycle, the LCD returns to Standby mode 
(date and time).
WARNING
If ink gets in your eyes, irrigate them with water immediately and consult a 
doctor if you are concerned.
Caution
DO NOT remove ink cartridges if you do not need to replace them.  If you do 
so, it may reduce...

S - 1   SPECIFICATIONS
SSSpecifications
Product Description
The MFC-5100C is a 5in1 Multi-Function Center: Color Printer, Color Copier 
(multiple copies), Color Scanner, Plain Paper Fax and Color PC Fax (via your PC).
Fax
CompatibilityITU-T Group 3
Coding SystemMH/MR/MMR/JPEG
Modem Speed14400/12000/9600/7200/4800/2400
Automatic Fallback
Document SizeADF Width: 5.8 to 8.5 (148 mm to 216 mm)
ADF Length: 5.7 to 14.0 (145 mm to 356 mm)
Scanner Width:    Max. 8.5 (216 mm)
Scanner Length:  Max. 11.7 (297 mm)...

SPECIFICATIONS   S - 2
Fax (Continued)
*“Pages” refers to the “Brother Standard Chart No. 1” (a typical business 
letter, Standard resolution, MMR code). Specifications and printed materials 
are subject to change without prior notice.
Printer
Printing
Memory Capacity4 MB (up to 200 pages*)
Speed Dial40 stations 
Automatic Redial3 times at 5 minute intervals
Auto Answer0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 rings
Communication SourcePublic switched telephone network
Operating Environment50–95° F (10–35° C)
Best Print...

S - 3   SPECIFICATIONS
Controller
Computer Requirements
Parallel InterfaceA bi-directional shielded parallel that is  
IEEE 1284 compliant and no longer than 6 feet 
(1.8m). You must attach the bundled filter core 
and filter tie.
USB InterfaceA Standard Universal Serial Bus cable that is no 
longer than 6 feet (1.8m).
NoteTo meet FCC emission requirements for the MFC, you must attach the bundled 
filter core and cable tie to the Parallel cable.
CPU
(Pentium)
75MHz
75MHz
133MHz
150MHzFor Windows
®...

SPECIFICATIONS   S - 4
Print Media
Consumable Items
Paper InputAutomatic loading from the Multi-Purpose 
Sheet Feeder
Paper type:
Plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), 
glossy paper, transparencies and envelopes
Paper size:
Letter, Legal, A4, A5, B5, Executive, 
envelopes (commercial No. 10, DL, C5), 
Postcard, Index card.
Width 3.5–8.5 (89–216 mm)
Length 5.0–14 (127–356 mm)
Weight 17–32 lb (64–120 g/m
2)
Thickness 0.003–0.006 (0.08–0.15 mm)
envelopes: up to 0.02 (0.52 mm)
postcard: up to 0.009...

G - 1   GLOSSARY
GGlossary
ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)  Refers to the number of pages that can be placed in the 
document feeder and fed one at a time automatically.
Auto Dial List  A listing of names and numbers stored in Speed Dial memory, in numerical 
order.
Automatic E-Mail Printing  Software application that automatically prints incoming e-mail 
messages on the MFC (on the CD-ROM).
automatic fax transmission  Sending a fax without picking up the handset of an external or 
extention phone....

GLOSSARY   G - 2 Easy Receive  Enables your MFC to respond to CNG tones if you interrupt a fax call by 
answering it.
ECM (Error Correction Mode)  Detects errors during fax transmission and resends the 
page(s) of the document that had an error.
E-Mail Printing  Software application that automatically retrieves your e-mail messages from 
your POP3 server and prints them on your MFC.
extension phone  A telephone on the fax number that is plugged into a separate wall jack.
external phone  A TAD (telephone...

G - 3   GLOSSARY
Photo mode  A resolution setting that uses varying shades of gray for the best representation of 
photographs.
Polling  The process of a fax machine calling another fax machine to retrieve waiting fax 
messages.
printer alarm  Audible alarm when the printer is not able to print.
Pulse (For Canada Only)  A form of rotary dialing on a telephone line.
Real Time Transmission  When memory is full, you can send documents in real time.
Reduction  Reduces the size of incoming faxes.
remaining...

INDEX   I - 1
Index
A
access codes, storing and dialing   7-4
accessories and supplies   ii
ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)   6-1
ADF cover   19-3
alternating displays   3-1
assembly   2-6
extension   2-8
grounded 3-prong plug   2-7
ink cartridges, installing   2-10
loading paper   2-9
paper tray   2-8
paper wire extension   2-8
automatic
dialing   7-4
fax receive   5-1
fax redial   6-5
transmission   6-5
B
Broadcasting   7-5
setting up Groups for   7-3
Brother
accessories and supplies   ii
Brother...

I - 2   INDEX
D
Date and Time   4-2
Delayed Batch Transmission   6-8
Delayed Fax   6-8
dialing
a pause   7-6
access codes and credit card numbers
   7-4
automatic fax redial   6-5
Fax Redial   7-6
Groups   7-5
Search   7-4
Speed Dial numbers   7-4
drivers
Macintosh   17-1
printer   12-1
TWAIN Compliant   14-4
Dual Access   6-5
E
Easy Receive   5-3
ECM (Error Correction Mode)   1-6
entering text   4-3
envelopes   2-4,   2-5
error messages on LCD   19-1
BLCK 1. YES 2. NO   19-17
CHECK PAPER   19-1
CLEANING...