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Default Chapter3
- Brother Numbers3
- Ordering Accessories and Supplies4
- Compilation and Publication Notice5
- Dialing Operations9
- Quick Reference Guide9
- Receiving Faxes9
- Storing Numbers9
- Table of Contents11
Introduction22
- Using this Manual22
  - Finding Information22
  - Conventions Used in this Manual22
- Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (for USA Only)23
  - To Complete Your MFC-5100C Registration On-Line23
- MFC-5100C Control Panel Overview24
- Scan Key25
- About Fax Machines26
Assembly and Connections28
- Packing List28
- Choosing a Location29
  - Important Safety Instructions30
- Paper30
- Assembly33
- Installing the Ink Cartridges37
  - Important38
- Connecting the MFC40
On-Screen Programming46
- User-Friendly Programming46
  - Menu Selection Table46
  - Alternating Displays46
- Navigation Keys47
Initial Setup52
- Getting Started52
Setup Receive57
- Basic Receiving Operations57
- Advanced Receiving Operations60
- Telephone Services63
  - Distinctive Ring63
  - Very Important65
    - Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern65
Setup Send66
- Before You Begin66
- Basic Sending Operations69
- Advanced Sending Operations72
- Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options75
  - Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing75
  - Dialing Options78
- Remote Fax Options (Not Available for Color Fax)81
- Printing Reports86
  - MFC Settings and Activity86
Making Copies88
- Basic Copy Operations88
  - Making a Single Copy88
- Making Multiple Copies (Using the ADF)88
- Out of Memory Message89
- Single or Multiple Copies (Using the Scanner Glass)89
- Temporary Copy Settings90
- Changing Default Copy Settings96
- Legal Limitations98
Using the MFC as a Printer99
- Features99
- Printer Driver99
- Choosing the Right Kind of Paper100
- Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder100
- Simultaneous Printing and Faxing101
- Printer Operation Key101
  - Ink Key101
  - Stop/Exit Key101
- Checking the Print Quality101
Printer Driver Settings (for Windows ® Only)102
- Using the Brother MFC-5100C Printer Driver102
- Features in the Printer Driver (for Windows ® 95/98/98Se/Me/ 2000 Professional and Windows NT ® 4.0)102
- Paper Tab103
- Quality/Color Tab106
- Advanced Tab110
- Support113
  - Web Update113
  - Brother Solutions Center113
- Features in the Printer Driver (for Windows ® XP)114
- Layout Tab114
  - Orientation114
  - Pages Per Sheet115
- Paper/Quality Tab115
- Advanced Options117
Using the Windows -Based Brother MFL-Pro Control Center120
- Brother MFL-Pro Control Center120
  - Autoload the Brother Control Center120
  - How to Turn off Autoload121
- Using the Color Scan Key121
- Brother Control Center Features123
- Scan to File126
  - Scanner Settings126
  - Destination Folder127
- Scan to E-Mail127
- Scan to Word Processor130
  - Scanner Settings130
  - Word Processor131
- User Defined Button132
- Scanner and Using Scansoft ™ Paperport ® and Textbridge135
- OCR (for Windows ® Only)135
  - Using Scansoft™ Paperport ® and Textbridge135
  - Scanning a Document138
Setting up and Using PC FAX (for Windows ® Only)143
- Introduction143
Using Automatic E-Mail Printing160
- For Windows ® 95, 98, 98SE, Me Only160
  - Main Features160
    - To Access the On-Line Documentation160
    - To Install Automatic E-Mail Printing (Optional Application)160
Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh161
- G3, G4 or Imac™/Ibook161
- Set up Your USB-Equipped Apple Macintosh161
  - G3, G4 or Imac™ or Ibook™ with161
  - Mac os 8.5-9.2161
- Using Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple Macintosh161
- Sending a Fax from Your Macintosh ® Application163
  - Setting up Your Address Book165
    - Adding a New Member165
- Adding a New Group166
- Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your Apple ® Macintosh167
Important Information174
- Standard Telephone and FCC Notices174
  - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (for USA Only)175
- Important Safety Instructions177
- Trademarks178
- Troubleshooting179
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance179
- How to Improve Print Quality187
  - Cleaning the Print Heads187
  - Print Quality Check188
    - STEP A: Color Block Quality Check188
    - STEP B: Alignment Check189
- Packing and Shipping the MFC190
- Routine Maintenance193
- Product Description197
Specifications197
- Fax198
- Printer198
Glossary201
Index204
Remote Retrieval Access Card210

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