Brother Mfc 5200c Multifunction Owners Manual

							USER’S GUIDE
MFC-5200C
® 
						

							If you need to call customer service
Please complete the following information for future 
reference:
Model Number:  MFC-5200C
Serial Number:*
Date of Purchase:
Place of Purchase:
* The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain 
this User’s Guide with your sales receipt as a 
permanent record of your purchase, in the event of  
theft, fire or warranty service.
Register your warranty on-line at 
www.registermybrother.com
By registering your product with Brother International Corporation, 
you will be recorded as the original owner of the product. Your 
registration with Brother:

 may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product 
should you lose your receipt; 

 may support an insurance claim by you in the event of product 
loss covered by insurance; and, 

 will help us notify you of enhancements to your product and 
special offers. 
The most convenient and efficient way to register your new product 
is on-line at www.registermybrother.com
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Register Your Product
By registering your product with Brother International Corporation, you will be 
recorded as the original owner of the product. Your registration with Brother:

may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you 
lose your receipt;

may support an insurance claim by you in the event of product 
loss covered by insurance; and,

will help us notify you of enhancements to your product and special offers.
Please complete and fax the Brother Warranty Registration And Test Sheet 
or, for your convenience and most efficient way to register your new 
product, register on-line at 
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Brother Solutions Center is our one-stop resource for all your Fax 
Machine/Multi-Function Center needs. You can download the latest software and 
utilities, read FAQs and troubleshooting tips, and go to the “Solutions” section to 
learn how to get the most from your Brother product.
For Customer Service 
Service Center Locator (USA only)
For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-800-284-4357.
Service Center Locations (Canada only)
For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-877-BROTHER.
IMPORTANT
For technical help, you must call the country where you bought the MFC. 
Calls must be made from within that country. 
You can check here for Brother driver updates.
In USA:1-800-284-4329 (voice)
1-901-379-1215 (fax)
1-800-284-3238 (TTY service for the hearing-impaired)
In Canada:1-877-BROTHER (voice)
(514) 685-4898 (fax)
(514) 685-6464 (voice) In Montreal
www.registermybrother.com
http://solutions.brother.com
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Brother fax back system (USA only)
Brother has installed an easy-to-use fax back system, so you can get 
instant answers to common technical questions and product information for 
all Brother products. This system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a 
week. You can use and an Index of fax back subjects.
The Brother fax back system number has been preprogrammed on Speed Dial # 01.
Ordering accessories and supplies 
For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, which 
are available at most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the 
accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or 
American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly 
from Brother. (In the USA, you can visit us online for a complete 
selection of the Brother accessories and supplies that are available 
for purchase.)   
In USA only:1-800-521-2846
In USA:1-888-879-3232 (voice)
1-800-947-1445 (fax)
In Canada:1-877-BROTHER (voice)
DescriptionItem
Ink Cartridge  LC21BK
Ink Cartridge (blue) LC21C
Ink Cartridge (red) LC21M
Ink Cartridge  LC21Y
Power Protector QPD120
Telephone Line Cord LG3077001
Paper Support LE6522001
Output Paper Support LE6398001
Network (LAN) Board (Option) 
Brother Print/Fax Server 
(10/100 BaseTX Ethernet Network)
NC-8100h
User’s Guide LE9205001 (English for USA and Canada) 
LE9296001 (French For Canada) 
Quick Setup Guide LE9207001 (English for USA and Canada)
LE9297001 (French For Canada)
MFL Pro software on CD-ROM PCI-3CD (For CD-ROM Drive)
The Multi-Function Link® Pro Suite is NOT available on floppy 
disks.
http://www.brothermall.com
ORDERING ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES 
						

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Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties
(USA and Canada)
BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, 
EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTHER’S 
LICENSOR) MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, 
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF 
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, 
REGARDING THE SOFTWARE. BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S) DOES 
NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS 
REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE 
SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, 
RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS OR OTHERWISE. THE ENTIRE RISK 
AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS 
ASSUMED BY YOU. THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS 
NOT PERMITTED BY SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME 
PROVINCES IN CANADA. THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT 
APPLY TO YOU.
IN NO EVENT WILL BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE TO YOU 
FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES 
(INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, 
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, 
AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE 
THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF BROTHER’S LICENSOR HAS BEEN 
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE 
SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA 
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE 
LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ANY EVENT 
BROTHER’S LICENSOR’S LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ACTUAL 
DAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND REGARDLESS 
OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT 
(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY OR 
OTHERWISE), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50.
Compilation and Publication Notice
Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been 
compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and 
specifications.
The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are 
subject to change without notice.
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the 
specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be 
responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by 
reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to 
typographical and other errors relating to the publication.
NOTICE – DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES 
						

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Brother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service
(USA only)
Who is covered:
•This limited warranty (warranty) is given
only to the original end-use/retail purchaser
(referred to in this warranty as Original
Purchaser) of the accompanying product,
consumables and accessories (collectively
referred to in this warranty as this Product).
•If you purchased a product from someoneother than an authorized Brother reseller inthe United States or if the product was used(including but not limited to floor models orrefurbished product), prior to your purchaseyou are not the Original Purchaser and theproduct that you purchased is not covered bythis warranty.
What is covered:
•This Product includes a Machine and
Consumable and Accessory Items.
Consumable and Accessory Items include but
are not limited to print heads, toner, drums, ink
cartridges, print cartridges, refill ribbons,
therma PLUS paper and thermal paper.
•Except as otherwise provided herein, Brotherwarrants that the Machine and the accompanyingConsumable and Accessory Items will be freefrom defects in materials and workmanship, whenused under normal conditions.
•This warranty applies only to products
purchased and used in the United States.  For
products purchased in, but used outside, the
United States, this warranty covers only
warranty service within the United States
(and does not include shipping outside the
United States).
What is the length of the Warranty Periods:
•Machines: one year from the original
purchase date.  
•Accompanying Consumable and Accessory
Items: 90 days from the original purchase
date or the rated life of consumable,
whichever comes first.
What is NOT covered:
This warranty does not cover: 
(1) Physical damage to this Product;
(2) Damage caused by improper installation,
improper or abnormal use, misuse, neglect
or accident (including but not limited to
transporting this Product without the proper
preparation and/or packaging);
(3) Damage caused by another device or
software used with this Product (includingbut not limited to damage resulting from
use of non Brother
®-brand parts and
Consumable and Accessory Items);  
(4) Consumable and Accessory Items that
expired in accordance with a rated life; and,
(5) Problems arising from other than defects in
materials or workmanship.  
This limited warranty is VOID if this Product has
been altered or modified in any way (includingbut not limited to attempted warranty repairwithout authorization from Brother and/oralteration/removal of the serial number).
What to do if you think your Product is
eligible for warranty service:
Report your issue to either our Customer
Service Hotline at 1-800-284-4329 or a Brother
Authorized Service Center within theapplicable warranty period.  Supply Brother
or the Brother Authorized Service Center with
a copy of your dated bill of sale showing that
this Product was purchased within the U.S. For
the name of local Brother Authorized ServiceCenter(s), call 1-800-521-2846.
What Brother will ask you to do:
After contacting Brother or a Brother
Authorized Service Center, you may be
required to deliver (by hand if you prefer) or
send the Product properly packaged, freight
prepaid, to the Authorized Service Center
together with a photocopy of your bill of sale.
You are responsible for the cost of
shipping, packing product, and insurance
(if you desire). 
 You are also responsible for
loss or damage to this Product in shipping.
What Brother will do:
If the problem reported concerning your
Machine and/or accompanying Consumable
and Accessory Items is covered by this
warranty and
 if you first reported the problem
to Brother or an Authorized Service Center
within the applicable warranty period, Brother
or its Authorized Service Center will repair or
replace the Machine and/or accompanying
Consumable and Accessory Items at no
charge to you for parts or labor.  The decision
as to whether to repair or replace the Machine
and/or accompanying Consumable and
Accessory Items is made by Brother in its sole
discretion.  Brother reserves the right to supply
a refurbished or remanufactured replacementMachine and/or accompanying Consumableand Accessory Items  and use refurbishedparts provided such replacement products
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Brother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service
(USA only)
conform to the manufacturers specificationsfor new product/parts. The repaired or
replacement Machine and/or accompanying
Consumable and Accessory Items will be
returned to you freight prepaid or made
available for you to pick up at a conveniently
located Authorized Service Center.  
If the Machine and/or accompanying
Consumable and Accessory Items are notcovered by this warranty (either stage), you willbe charged for shipping the Machine and/oraccompanying Consumable and AccessoryItems back to you.
The foregoing are your sole (i.e., only) and
exclusive remedies under this warranty.
What happens when Brother elects to
replace your Machine: 
When a replacement Machine is authorized by
Brother, and you have delivered the Machine
to an Authorized Service Center, the
Authorized Service Center will provide you with
a replacement Machine after receiving one
from Brother.  If you are dealing directly with
Brother, Brother will send to you a replacement
Machine with the understanding that you will,
after receipt of the replacement Machine,
supply the required proof of purchase
information, together with the Machine that
Brother agreed to replace.  You are then
expected to pack the Machine that Brother
agreed to replace in the package from the
replacement Machine and return it to Brother
using the pre-paid freight bill supplied by
Brother in accordance with the instructions
provided by Brother.  Since you will be in
possession of two machines, Brother will
require that you provide a valid major credit
card number.  Brother will issue a hold against
the credit card account number that you
provide until Brother receives your original
Product and determines that your original
Product is entitled to warranty coverage. Your
credit card will be charged up to the cost of a
new Product only if: (i) you do not return your
original Product to Brother within five (5)
business days; (ii) the problems with your
original Product are not covered by the limited
warranty; (iii) the proper packaging instructions
are not followed and has caused damage to
the product; or (iv) the warranty period on your
original Product has expired or has not been
sufficiently validated with a copy of the proof of
purchase (bill of sale). The replacement
Machine you receive (even if refurbished orremanufactured) will be covered by the
balance of the limited warranty period
remaining on the original Product, plus an
additional thirty (30) days.  You will keep the
replacement Machine that is sent to you and
your original Machine shall become the
property of Brother. 
Retain your original
Accessory Items and a copy of the return
freight bill, signed by the courier.
Limitations:
Brother is not responsible for damage to or
loss of any equipment, media, programs or
data related to the use of this Product. Except
for that repair or replacement as described
above, Brother shall not be liable for any direct,
indirect, incidental or consequential damagesor specific relief.  Because some states do notallow the exclusion or limitation ofconsequential or incidental damages, theabove limitation may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL,
WHETHER EXPRESSED BY AFFIRMATION,
PROMISE, DESCRIPTION, DRAWING,
MODEL OR SAMPLE.  ANY AND ALL
WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THIS ONE,
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED.
•This Limited Warranty is the only warranty
that Brother is giving for this Product. It is the
final expression and the exclusive and only
statement of Brothers obligations to you. It
replaces all other agreements and
understandings that you may have with
Brother or its representatives.
•This warranty gives you certain rights and you
may also have other rights that may vary from
state to state. 
•This Limited Warranty (and Brothers
obligation to you) may not be changed in any
way unless you and Brother sign the same
piece of paper in which we (1) refer to this
Product and your bill of sale date, (2) describe
the change to this warranty and (3) agree to
make that change.
Important: We recommend that you keep all
original packing materials, in the event that you
ship this product. 
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BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE 
LIMITED WARRANTY 
(Canada only)
Pursuant to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts,
Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. (“Brother”), or its Authorized Service
Centers, will repair this MFC/Facsimile machine free of charge if defective in material or
workmanship. This Limited Warranty does not include cleaning, consumables
(including, without limitation, print cartridges, print head, toner and drum) or damage
caused by accident, neglect, misuse or improper installation or operation, any damage
caused from service, maintenance, modifications, or tampering by anyone other than a
Brother Authorized Service Representative, or from the use of supplies or consumable
items that are non-Brother products. Operation of the MFC/Facsimile machine in excess
of the specifications or with the Serial Number or Rating Label removed shall be deemed
abuse and all repairs thereafter shall be the sole liability of the end-user/purchaser. In
order to obtain warranty service, the MFC/Facsimile machine must be delivered or
shipped freight prepaid by the end user/purchaser to a “Brother” Authorized Service
Center, together with your Proof of Purchase in the form of a Sales Receipt.
For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on
applicable models) during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and
will VOID the Warranty. (Refer to your Operation Manual for proper packaging.)
For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping. Damage to your
print head resulting from packing without the ink cartridges will VOID your warranty.
(Refer to your Operation Manual for proper packaging.)
BROTHER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT THAT ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW CANNOT BE VALIDLY
WAIVED.
No oral or written information, advice or representation provided by Brother, its
Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create
another warranty or modify this warranty. This warranty states Brother’s entire liability
and your exclusive remedy against Brother for any failure of the MFC/Facsimile machine
to operate properly.
Neither Brother nor anyone else involved in the development, production, or delivery of
this MFC/Facsimile machine shall be liable for any indirect, incidental, special,
consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including lost profits, arising from the
use of or inability to use the product, even if advised by the end user/purchaser of the
possibility of such damages. Since some Provinces do not allow the above limitation of
liability, such limitation may not apply to you.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from Providence to Providence.
Warranty Service is available at Brother Authorized Service Centers throughout
Canada. For Technical Support or for the name and location of your nearest Authorized
Service Center call 1-877-BROTHER. Within Montreal, please call (514) 685-6464.
Internet support: [email protected] or browse 
Brother’s Web Site: www.brother.com
Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd.
1 Rue Hôtel de Ville
Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6
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Safety Precautions
To Use the MFC Safely
WARNING
There are high voltage electrodes 
inside the MFC. Before you 
replace internal parts, clean the 
MFC or clear a paper jam, make 
sure you have unplugged the 
power cord from the power outlet.Do not handle the plug with wet 
hands. Doing this might cause an 
electrical shock.
To prevent injuries, be careful not 
to put your hands on the edge of 
the MFC under the scanner cover.To prevent injuries, be careful not 
to put your fingers in the area 
shown in the illustration.
To prevent injuries, be careful not 
to touch the edge of metallic part 
shown in the illustration.To prevent injuries, be careful not 
to touch the area shaded in the 
illustration.
To prevent injuries, be careful not 
to touch the edge of the metallic 
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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 the wall 
jack. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone jack 
in a wet location unless the jack is specifically designed for a wet location.

For PLUG CABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet should be installed near the 
equipment and should be easily accessible.

To reduce the risk of shock or fire, use only a No. 26 AWG or larger 
telecommunication line cord.
Caution

Lightning and power surges can damage this product! We recommend that you 
use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line and on the telephone 
line, or unplug the lines during a lightning storm. 

Do not use this product near appliances that use water, in a wet basement or 
near a swimming pool.

Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm. 
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
Choosing a Location
Place your MFC on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and 
shocks, such as a desk. 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).
Caution

Avoid placing your MFC in a high-traffic area.

Do not place near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators. 

Do not expose the MFC to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. 

Do not connect your MFC to electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or 
automatic timers. 

Disruption of power can wipe out information in the MFC’s memory. 

Do not connect your MFC to electrical outlets on the same circuit as large 
appliances or other Equipment that might disrupt the power supply. 


Avoid interference sources, such as speakers or the base units of cordless phones.
NO ! NO !
NO !