Brother Mfc 5200c Multifunction Owners Manual

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5If the quality is OK for all the colors, press 1 (YES) to go to 
STEP B
—OR—
If white horizontal lines appear in some color blocks below, 
press 2 (
NO).
The LCD will ask you if the print 
quality is OK for each color.
6Press 2 (NO) for any color with a 
problem. 
The LCD shows:
Press 1 (
YES). the MFC will start 
cleaning the colors.
7After cleaning is finished, press Fax Start. The MFC will start 
printing the Print Quality Check Sheet again and then return to 
STEP A. 
8If STEP A is OK, press 1 to proceed to STEP B.
STEP B: Alignment Check
The LCD shows:
9Check the 600 DPI and 1200 DPI test prints to see if number 5 
most closely matches number 0. If the number 5 sample of both 
the 600 DPI and 1200 DPI are the best matches, press 1 (
YES) 
to finish STEP B
—OR—
If another test print number is a better match for either 600 DPI 
or 1200 DPI, press 2 (
NO) to select it.
10For 600 DPI, press the number of 
the test print that most closely 
matches the number 0 sample (1-8).
11For 1200 DPI, press the number of 
the test print that most closely 
matches the number 0 sample (1-8).OK Poor
BLACK OK?
1.YES 2.NO
START CLEANING?
1.YES 2.NO
IS STEP “B” OK?
1.YES 2.NO
600DPI ADJUST
SELECT BEST #
1200DPI ADJUST
SELECT BEST # 
						

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12Repeat Steps 1 and 2 (in Print Quality Check) to print another 
sample Print Quality Check Sheet and then check it.
13Press Stop/Exit.
If you still see missing ink in this Print Quality Check Sheet, repeat 
the cleaning and test print procedures at least five times. If ink is still 
missing after the fifth cleaning and test print, replace the ink cartridge 
for the clogged color. (Perhaps the ink cartridge was in your MFC 
over six months or the expiration date written on the cartridge 
package has passed. Or, the ink may not have been stored properly 
before use.)
After replacing the ink cartridge, check it by printing another Print 
Quality Check Sheet. If the problem still exists, repeat the cleaning 
and test print procedures at least five times for the new ink cartridge. 
If ink is still missing, call Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (in 
USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or (514) 685-6464 (in 
Montreal). 
Caution
Do NOT touch the print head. Touching the print heads may cause 
permanent damage and may void the print head’s warranty.
When an ink head nozzle 
is clogged the printed 
sample looks like this.After the ink head nozzle 
is cleaned, the horizontal 
lines are gone. 
						

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Checking the ink volume
You can check the ink that is left in the cartridge.
1Press Ink.
2Press 3 to select 3.INK VOLUME.
3Press   or   to select the color 
you want to check. 
Press Menu/Set.
The LCD shows the ink volume.
4Press Stop/Exit.
Packing and shipping the MFC
Whenever you transport the MFC, use the packaging that came with 
it. If you do not pack the MFC properly, you may void your warranty.
WARNING
Do NOT unplug the MFC after a print job until you hear the final click. 
1Remove all the ink cartridges 
and attach the white shipping 
cover.
(See Replacing the ink 
cartridge on page 21-17.)
2Attach the protective yellow bar and the wiper stopper.
INK VOLUME
BLACK
BLACK
-  +
To attach the white shipping cover
Protective
Yellow Bar
Wiper Stopper 
						

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3Unplug the MFC from the telephone wall jack (phone socket).
4Unplug the MFC from the AC power outlet.
5Unplug the Parallel cable or USB cable from the MFC.
6Remove the telephone line cord, and put all the parts in their 
original packaging or protective wrapping.
7Wrap the MFC in the plastic bag.
8Place the MFC in the original box with the original packaging 
material.  
						

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9Pack any extra parts (cord and printed materials) in the box.
DO NOT pack the used ink cartridges.
10Close the carton.
If you are returning the MFC to Brother as part of the Brother 
Exchange Service, pack only the MFC. Keep all the separate 
parts to use with your ‘Exchange’ machine. 
						

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Routine maintenance
Cleaning the Scanner
Unplug the MFC and lift the document cover. Clean the scanner 
glass and the white film with isopropyl alcohol on a soft lint-free cloth.
Open the document cover. Clean the white film and the glass strip 
under the film with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth. 
Document
Cover White Film
White film
Glass Strip 
						

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Cleaning the MFC printer platen
WARNING

Be careful not to touch the paper feed star wheels and flat cable, 
and encoding film.

Be sure to unplug the MFC from the AC power outlet before 
cleaning the printer platen.
To clean your MFC printer platen, wipe it with a soft lint free cloth 
that is dry.
Replacing the ink cartridge
Your MFC is equipped with an optical sensor that automatically 
monitors the ink level in each color cartridge. When the sensor 
detects an ink cartridge is running out of ink, the MFC will notify you 
with a message on the LCD.
The LCD shows you which color cartridges are low or empty. Be sure 
to follow the LCD prompts so you replace the color cartridges in the 
appropriate order.
When the ink cartridges are running low, you must use the Ink 
key to begin the cartridge replacement (Steps 1 to 3). If the ink 
is empty, skip to Step 4.
1Press Ink.
2Press   or   to choose 2.REPLACE INK.
Paper Feed Star Wheel
Do NOT Touch!Encode Film
Do NOT Touch!
Flat Cable
Do NOT Touch! Clean Here 
						

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3Press Menu/Set.
If one or more ink cartridges are empty, for example Black, the 
LCD shows 
INK EMPTY BLACK and PLS OPEN COVER.
4Pull the Scanner cover release lever and lift the Scanner cover.
5Press the appropriate colored ink cartridge cover to open it, and 
then remove the ink cartridge.
6Open the new ink cartridge bag for the color shown on the LCD, 
and then take out the ink cartridge.
7Hold the new ink cartridge 
as shown in the illustration, 
and then peel the sealing 
tape from the side of the ink 
cartridge. Carefully peel the 
tape in the direction away 
from you.
8Each color has its own correct position. Insert the new ink 
cartridge into its carriage, and then close the ink cartridge cover 
by pressing until it clicks.
9After installing the ink cartridges, close the Scanner cover. Your MFC 
prepares for a “head cleaning” and goes online. The LCD prompts you to 
verify a new ink cartridge was inserted for each color you removed. 
Example: 
DID YOU CHANGE BLCK? 1.YES 2.NO. If the ink cartridge you 
installed is not a brand new one, please make sure to select 2.
To prevent spilling ink and staining your hands and clothing, 
remove the sealing tape gently.
PUSHPUSHPUSHPUSH
Ink Cartridge Covers 
						

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10For each new cartridge, press 1 on the dial pad to reset the ink 
dot counter for that color automatically. 
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 the ink quantity and the printer 
will not know the quantity of ink left in the cartridge.

DO NOT shake the ink cartridges, because 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 install an ink cartridge in the wrong color position, you must 
clean the print head several times before you start printing (after 
correcting the cartridge installation) because the colors were mixed.

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.

Brother strongly recommends that you do not refill the ink cartridges 
provided with your machine. We also strongly recommend that you 
continue to use only Genuine Brother Brand replacement ink cartridges. 
Using or attempting to use potentially incompatible inks and/or cartridges 
in your machine may cause damage to the machine itself and/or it may 
result in unsatisfactory print quality. Our warranty coverage does not 
apply to any problem that was caused by the use of unauthorized third 
party ink and/or cartridges. To protect your investment and guarantee 
your print quality please continue to replace consumed ink cartridges 
with only Genuine Brother Branded Supplies.
If you still cannot solve a problem with your MFC, call Brother 
Customer Service (See Brother numbers, page i.).
If the INK EMPTY message is on the display after you have installed 
ink cartridges, check that the ink cartridges are installed correctly. 
						

							SPECIFICATIONS   S - 1
SSSpecifications
Product description
The MFC-5200C is a 6in1 Multi-Function Center: Color Printer, Color 
Copier (multiple copies), Color Scanner, Plain Paper Color Fax, 
PhotoCapture Center
™ and PC Fax (via your PC).
General
Memory Capacity8MB
Automatic Document Feeder 
(ADF)up to 30 sheets (20 lb)
Paper Tray100 Sheets (20 lb)
Printer TypeInk Jet
Print MethodPiezo with 150 
× 4 nozzles
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)16 characters 
× 2 Lines
Operating Environment50-95 °F (10-35 °C)
Best Print Quality68-91 °F (20-33 °C)
Power Source120V AC 50/60Hz (USA, Canadian Version Only)
Power ConsumptionMinimum: under 5 watts **
Standby: under 17 watts
Operating: under 50 watts
Dimensions19.4 
× 18.3 × 14.9 (inches)
492 
× 466 × 378 (mm)
(without Paper Support and Output Paper Support)
Weight28.6 lb/13 kg
(without Paper Support and Output Paper Support)
** When Power Switch (ON/OFF) is turned off.