Brother Mfc 5100c Multifunction Owners Manual

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INTRODUCTION   1 - 1
11Introduction
Using This Manual
Thank you for purchasing a Brother multi-function center (MFC). This MFC 
has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you 
through programming your MFC. However, you can use your MFC to its fullest 
potential by taking a few minutes to read this manual.
Finding Information
All chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of Contents. You 
will be able to find information about a specific feature or operation by...

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Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration 
(For USA Only)
After programming your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included 
with your MFC, and then fax it to Brother’s Automated Fax Response System 
as your first transmission. This will verify that your MFC is properly installed. 
To get a response, you must have set up your Station ID. (See 
Setting Station ID, 
page 4-2.)
When your TEST SHEET is received, a Confirmation Sheet and Product 
Registration form will be...

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MFC-5100C Control Panel Overview
1Fax Keys:
Fax Resolution
Sets the resolution when you send a fax.
Receive Mode
Use to select how the MFC will handle 
incoming calls.
Redial/Pause
Redials the last number called. Also 
inserts a pause in auto dial numbers.
Dial Pad
Use to dial phone and fax numbers and 
as a keyboard for entering information 
into the MFC. 
(For Canada Only): The # key lets you 
switch the dialing type during a 
telephone call from 
PULSE to TONE.
Search/Speed Dial...

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5Navigation Keys:
Menu/Set
Lets you access the Menu and 
Programming mode and stores your 
settings in the MFC. 
or
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.
 
Volume
Press to scroll through the menus and 
options.
When the machine is idle, you can press 
these keys to adjust the ring volume.
6Copy Quality Indicator Lights
These lights show the copy quality you 
selected....

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About Fax Machines
If you’re a first-time MFC user, fax operation might seem a little mysterious. 
Soon, you’ll recognize the unusual fax tones on your phone line, and be able to 
send and receive faxes easily. 
Custom Features
Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line?
If you have Voice Mail on the phone line on which you will install your new 
MFC, there is a strong possibility that Voice Mail and the MFC will conflict 
with each other while receiving incoming calls.
Why Should...

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The receiving fax responds with fax receiving tones—loud, chirping sounds. A 
receiving fax chirps for about 40 seconds over the phone line, and the LCD 
shows RECEIVING. If your MFC is set to the FAX mode, it will answer every 
call automatically with fax receiving tones. Even if the other party hangs up, 
your MFC continues to send the “chirps” for about 40 seconds, and the LCD 
continues to show RECEIVING. To cancel the receiving mode, press 
Stop/Exit.
The fax “handshake” is the...

ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS   2 - 1
22Assembly and Connections
Packing List
Make sure you have the following items:
Caution
Do NOT throw away the filter core and cable tie by accident. You will need 
them to meet FCC Emission Requirements when you connect the MFC to your 
computer using a bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable.
Caution
Whenever you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with your 
MFC. If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you may void your warranty.
NoteIf an...

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Choosing a Location
Place your MFC on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place that is 
free of vibration and shocks. Locate the MFC near a telephone jack and a 
standard, grounded power outlet. Choose a location where the temperature 
remains between 50°F and 95°F (10°–35°C).
WARNING
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Never touch telephone 
wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has been 
disconnected at...