Brother Mfc 5100c Multifunction Owners Manual

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Important Safety Instructions
1Do not use this product near appliances that use water, in a wet basement or near 
a swimming pool.
2Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm. 
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
Paper
The quality of your document can be affected by the kind of paper you use in 
the MFC. To ensure the best print quality for the settings you’ve chosen, always 
set the Paper Type to match the type of paper you load. You can use plain paper, 
inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy paper, transparencies and envelopes. We 
recommend testing various paper types before purchasing large quantities.  For 
best results, use the recommended paper.
Handling and Using Special Paper
Store paper in the original bag, and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away 
from moisture, direct sunlight and heat.
The coated side of glossy paper is shiny. Do not touch the shiny (coated) side. 
Load glossy paper with the shiny side facing up toward you.
Do not touch either side of transparencies, because they absorb water and 
perspiration easily, and may cause decreased output quality. Transparencies 
designed for laser printers/copiers may stain your next document. Use only 
recommended transparencies.
Recommended Paper for the MFC-5100C
Plain Paper: Xerox 4200
Inkjet Paper: KODAK
® Premium Inkjet Paper (Matte)
Glossy Paper: JETPRINT PHOTO
®
Graphic image paper — Gloss Finish
Transparencies: 3M Transparency Film (CG3410)
NoteWhen you print on inkjet paper (coated paper), transparencies and glossy paper, 
be sure to select the correct media in the “Quality/Color” tab in the printer 
driver. When using inkjet paper, transparencies or glossy paper, avoid stacking 
by removing each page after it exits the machine.
NoteThe output quality depends on the paper type and paper brand. 
Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com and check the latest recommendations 
for paper that can be used with the MFC-5100C. 
						

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Paper Capacity of Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder
*If you want to load thick paper such as postcards, index cards, envelopes and 
glossy paper in the multi-purpose sheet feeder, you must first install the Card 
Stock Support in the feeder.
Paper Specifications for Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder
Paper Type Paper Size Capacity
Plain Paper
(Cut Sheet)Letter, Executive 100 Sheets of 20 lb 
(75 g/m
2)
Legal 100 Sheets of 20 lb 
(75 g/m
2)
Inkjet Paper Letter 20 Sheets
Glossy Paper* Letter 20
Transparencies Letter 10
Envelopes* DL, COM-10, C5,
Monarch10
Postcard* 4 × 6 30
Index Card* 5 × 8 30
Cut Sheet Paper Weight Plain Paper: 17 to 32 lb (64 to 120 g/m2)
Inkjet Paper: Up to 32 lb (120 g/m2)
Glossy Paper: Up to 40 lb (150 g/m2)
Postcard: Up to 45 lb (170 g/m2)
Index card: Up to 32 lb (120 g/m2)
Thickness Plain Paper: 0.003 to 0.006 inches (0.08 to 0.15 mm)
Inkjet Paper: Up to 0.006 inches (0.15 mm)
Glossy Paper: Up to 0.007 inches (0.18 mm)
Envelopes: Up to 0.02 inches (0.52 mm)
Postcard: Up to 0.009 inches (0.23 mm)
Index card: Up to 0.006 inches (0.15 mm)
Sheet Feeder Up to 0.39 inches (10 mm)
Approximately 100 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m
2)
Output Stacker Approximately 50 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m
2)
(Transparencies and glossy paper must be picked up 
from the paper tray one page at a time.) 
						

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Print Area
The print area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The 
figures below show the unprintable areas on cut sheet and envelopes.
(inch)
Paper Type Paper Size1234
Cut SheetLetter, LegalFax
0.12 0.43 0.25 0.25 Mono Copy
Color Copy
Printer
A4Fax
0.12 0.43 0.13 0.13 Mono Copy
Color Copy
Printer
Executive Printer 0.12 0.43 0.13 0.13
Envelopes DL, C5, CM10,  
MonarchPrinter
0.39 0.79 0.13 0.13
NotePrinter depends on the Printer driver.
The above figures are approximate and the print area may vary depending on 
the kind of paper you are using.
Do not use the following types of paper and envelopes:
Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped paper and envelopes
Extremely shiny or highly textured paper and envelopes
Envelopes with clasps
Envelopes of baggy construction
Envelopes not sharply creased
Embossed envelopes
Paper and envelopes already printed with a laser printer
Envelopes preprinted on the inside
Paper and envelopes that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked
Cut Sheet 
Envelopes 
unprintable area 
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Assembly
Removing the Protective Yellow Bar
1Lift the cover toward the back.
2Pull the protective yellow bar out of the machine.
Caution
Do not throw away the protective yellow bar. You will need it for future 
transportation.
3Close the top cover, and then close the control panel cover.
Scanner Cover
Protective 
Yellow Bar
Protective 
Yellow Bar 
						

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Setting up the MFC
1Connect the power cord.
There is no ON/OFF switch. When you 
plug in the power cord, the power goes 
on and the LCD shows:
WARNING
The MFC must be grounded using a 3-prong plug.
Since the MFC is grounded through the power outlet, you can protect yourself from 
potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone network by keeping the 
power to your MFC on when you connect it to a telephone line. Similarly, you can 
protect yourself when you want to move your MFC by disconnecting first the 
telephone line and then the power cord.
Lightning and power surges can damage this product! We recommend that you use a 
quality surge protection device on the AC power line as well as on the telephone line, 
or unplug the lines during a lightning storm.
2Connect the telephone line cord.
Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the jack on the MFC and the other 
end to a modular wall jack.
Caution
Operating the MFC before you install the ink cartridges will permanently 
damage the print head.
CHECK CARTRIDGE
Power Cord
Telephone
Line Cord
1
2 
						

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3Attach the paper wire extension to the multi-purpose sheet feeder.
4Attach the plastic paper tray to the paper output slot, and then pull out the 
extension.
Caution
Please attach the paper tray to prevent paper jams and maintain print quality.
Paper Wire  Extension
1
2
Plastic Paper Tray
Extension 
						

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Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder 
(Paper Cassette)
You can load up to 100 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper if you use the cut sheet. 
(See 
Paper Capacity of Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder, page 2-4.)
1Fan the paper well. Gently insert the paper.  Make sure the print side is toward 
you and the paper level is stacked below the paper guide line.
2Press and slide the guide to fit the paper width.
Paper Guide Line
Paper Width  Guides 
						

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Installing the Ink Cartridges
1Check that you turned on the power (by 
plugging in the power cord). The LCD 
shows:
2Open the Scanner cover of the MFC by pulling the scanner cover release lever 
toward you and lifting the scanner cover.
3After a few seconds, the print head will move left to its replacement position. 
4Remove the protective blue tape over the colored ink cartridge covers.
5Push the four colored ink cartridge covers one at a time so they pop up.
Then remove the white shipping cover by pulling it toward you and lifting it up 
and out.
WARNING
If ink gets in your eyes irrigate them with water immediately, and if irritation 
occurs consult a doctor.
Caution
The bottom of the white shipping cover is wet with ink that will cause stains, so 
wipe it clean before you place it down.
CHECK CARTRIDGE
Scanner Cover
Scanner Cover
Release Lever
PUSHPUSHPUSHPUSH
Colored Ink
Cartridge 
Covers
White Shipping Cover 
						

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Do not throw way the white shipping cover. You will need it for future 
transportation.
We recommend that you install the ink cartridges from left to right in this order: 
Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta.
6Open the Black ink cartridge bag and take out the ink cartridge.
7Carefully remove the sealing tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge.  Be sure 
to peel the tape in the direction away from you.
Important
To prevent spilling ink and staining your hands and clothing, peel the sealing 
tape gently and slowly. Do not touch the ink opening on the cartridge or the 
removed tape.
8Each color has its own correct 
position. Match the colors of the 
ink cartridge covers. First, gently 
insert the Black ink cartridge, and 
then press the cover down until it 
clicks.
Opening Peel in the direction
away from you! 
						

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9Repeat Steps 6 to 8 to install each 
color ink cartridge.
10After installing all ink cartridges, 
close the Scanner cover until it 
clicks into place. Your MFC will 
enter a “head cleaning” cycle for 
approximately four minutes. The 
MFC will go online to set the ink 
dot counter for each color, so the 
MFC can warn you with a 
message when ink is running 
low.
Caution
Make sure the paper is loaded in the multi-purpose sheet feeder. The LCD 
shows CLEANING. After the cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD shows 
PRESS FAX START.
11Press Black Fax Start. The MFC starts 
printing the Print Quality Check Sheet 
(only during initial ink cartridge 
installation). 
The LCD shows:
12Follow the instructions printed on the sheet.
Caution
DO NOT remove ink cartridges if you do not need to replace them.  If you do so, it 
may reduce the ink quantity and the MFC will not know the quantity of ink left in the 
cartridge.
DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. If you do so, the ink may spill when you take off 
the sealing tape. If ink stains your body or clothing, wash with soap or detergent 
immediately. 
If you mix the colors by installing an ink cartridge in the wrong color position, you 
must clean the print head several times after correcting the cartridge installation and 
before you start printing.
Once you open an ink cartridge, install it in the MFC and use it up within six months 
of installation. Use unopened ink cartridges by the expiration date written on the 
cartridge package.
DO NOT refill the ink cartridges. Attempting to use refilled cartridges and using 
incompatible inks may cause damage to the print head in this machine and such 
damage will not be covered by warranty. Warranty coverage does not apply to 
problems caused by the use of 3rd party ink or 3rd party ink cartridges. Use only 
genuine Brother ink cartridges.
IS STEP “A” OK?
1.YES 2.NO