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Brother MFC-9100C manual 12 6 S E T T I N G U P T H E M F C a N D C O M P U T E R

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■If you are using Windows® 95/98 or Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0, the Software Installation program appears automatically when you insert the Brother CD-ROM.

■For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0, you can also click on Start at the Desktop, select Run and then enter x:\SETUP.EXE.

If you are using Windows NT® 3.51 or earlier, the following error message will appear on the screen: You are running Windows NT® 3.51 or earlier. Brother MFL Pro does not support this version of Windows NT® . YOU MUST UPGRADE TO WINDOWS NT 4.0 AND REINSTALL MFL Pro!!

If you are using Windows NT® Workstation 4.0 and you are not logged-in as the Administrator, an error message appears explaining the problem.

A window will appear listing the options:

For each application you install, click on its name in the Software Installation window and follow the instructions on the screen. The last step will be to restart Windows® and access the Software Installation window again to install the next application.

3Click on “Install Multi-Function Link ® Pro Software” and follow the prompts on the screen.

After you install the Multi-Function Link® Software, and restart your PC. The MFC Remote Setup dialog box will be displayed on your PC screen. MFC Remote Setup allows you to quickly set up your MFC by taking advantage of the ease and speed of programming on your PC. When you access this application, the settings on the MFC will be displayed on your PC so you can change them as needed and then download them to the MFC.

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MFC 9100C If You Need to Call Customer Service For Customer Service Brother NumbersFax-Back System Brother on the World Wide WebOrdering Accessories and Supplies CanadaFor USA and Canada C L I M I T E D W a R R a N T Y U S a Limitations For Canada Only Table of Contents Viii T a B L E O F C O N T E N T S B L E O F C O N T E N T S Copy Quality Changing Default Settings Video Print Quality Temporary SettingsSetting Up the MFC and Computer to Before You Install Multi-Function LinkUsing the Brother MFC 9100 Series Using Multi-Function Link Pro Software Using PaperPort and ScanSoft TextBridgeUsing Internet Faxing with NetCentric FaxStorm Twain CompliantColor Faxing with FaxSpeed Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance I T a B L E O F C O N T E N T S Using This Manual Test Sheet Procedures For USA OnlyIntroduction Finding InformationMFC 9100C Control Panel Overview Reset Color Printer Keys Enlarge/Reduce On/OffLineCopy Quality Mono CopyECM Error Correction Mode About Fax MachinesFax Tones and Handshake Assembly and Connections Packing ListMake sure you have the following items No ! no ! no Choosing a LocationPaper About Brother PaperS E M B L Y a N D C O N N E C T I O N S Print Area Paper Type Paper SizeLoading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Paper Cassette Connecting the MFC Release the scanner lock leverInstalling the Ink Cartridges Connect the power cordConnect the telephone line cord SET Cartridges Offline PLS Open Cover OfflineBottom of the yellow Peel in the direction away from youDid YOU Change BLCK?1.YES 2.NO Print YESConnecting an External Telephone Connecting an External TAD Telephone Answering DeviceConnections SequenceDo not connect a TAD elsewhere on the same phone line Recording Outgoing Message OGMSpecial Line Considerations Roll Over Phone LinesTwo-Line Phone System Converting Telephone Wall OutletsInstalling MFC, External Two-Line TAD Two-Line Telephone Custom Features on a Single Line If you are installing the MFC to work with a PBXMulti-Line Connections PBX Function Mode On-Screen ProgrammingUser-Friendly Programming FAX Printer Copy VideoAlternating Displays Function Selection Table Fax FunctionsFAX NO. & Start Scan Ready Copy Press Copy Function Description Factory SetSetup Receive Remaining Jobs Printer Functions Copy FunctionsVideo Functions Initial Setup Setting Dialing Mode Tone/PulseSetting Date and Time Getting StartedSetting Station ID FAXTEL NameSetting Beeper Volume Making correctionsSpeaker Volume Ring VolumeDelayed Timer Memory StorageSetup Receive Setting or Changing the Answer ModeMode How it works When to use it Answer Mode FAX? MANUAL? EXT.TEL/TAD?Setting Ring Delay Easy ReceivePrinting a Reduced Incoming Document Setting Paper Size Recommended ReductionsPaper Change Reduction 1.YES 2.NO Advanced Receiving Operations Operation from Extension TelephonesPrinting a Fax in Memory Changing the Fax Receive CodeSetting Up Polling Receive PollingCanceling a Scheduled Job Setting Up Sequential Polling ReceiveAccepted Online Dialing Online Remaining JobsT U P R E C E I V E Registering your Distinctive Ring Pattern Caller ID Viewing Caller ID ListPrinting Caller ID List Clearing a Caller ID Stored in MemoryE T U P R E C E I V E Setup Send Sending Faxes Using Multiple SettingsBefore You Begin Faxing from the Document FeederDocument is Face Up Faxing from the Scanner Glass Document is Face DownScan Fax Setnext Startto DialResolution ContrastAutomatic Transmission Dual Access Manual Transmission ADFManual and Automatic Fax Redial Send 2.RECEIVEReal Time Transmission Checking the Jobs StatusCanceling Jobs in Memory Basic Sending OperationsComposing Electronic Cover Comment OFF Please Call Urgent ConfidentialUser Defined Composing Your Own CommentsCover Page for Next Fax Only Using a Printed Cover Always Send CoverCOVERPAGEOFF? COVERPAGEON? Overseas Mode Delayed FaxOverseas Mode Delayed FAXMultiple Resolution Transmission Setting Up for Polling TransmitPolled TXOFF? E T U P S E N D Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options Storing Numbers for Easy DialingStoring One Touch Dial Numbers Storing Speed Dial Numbers Changing One Touch and Speed Dial NumbersSPEED-DIAL? # Change 2.EXITSetting Up Groups for Broadcasting Setup GroupgoSelect ONE-TOUCH Dialing Options Broadcasting Dialing Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers Remote Fax Options Paging and Fax ForwardingProgramming a Paging Number PAGING?Setting Fax Storage Programming a Fax Forwarding NumberChanging Remote Retrieval Access Code Using Remote Retrieval Access CodeRemote Retrieval Long beep Fax messages No beeps No messagesRemote Commands OFFRetrieving Memory Status List Retrieving Fax MessagesChanging Fax Forwarding Number Remotely MFC Settings and Activity Printing ReportsTo Print a Report Remote FAX OPTTransmission Verification Xmit Report Activity Report IntervalINTERVAL? Making Copies Color Copy KeysBasic Copy Operations Copying OneMultiple Copies Using the ADF Memory Full MessageMulti Copystack Multi Copysort OnlineMultiple Copies Using the Scanner Glass Multi Copystack OnlineSetnext Online Copyto ENDEnlarged or Reduced Copies Temporary Setting Online Select SETCopy Quality Temporary Settings Using the Copy Quality KeyPhoto QualityhighUsing the Paper Type Key Using the Brightness KeyPaperplain Online Online Paperplain Paperink JET Paperglossy PapertrnsprncyCopy Quality Changing Default Settings Press FunctionSelect Paper Type Select Copy QualityColor Adjustment Copy BrightnessCopy Contrast Selecting a Single Color One ColorLegal Limitations Walk-Up Video Printing Auto Switch Color Video PrintingVideopress Copy Capture Ready Video Print Quality Temporary Settings Black & White Video PrintingQualityhigh Online VideomovingSelect & SET Changing Default Settings Press FunctionSetting Paper Type Setting Video Printing QualitySetting Video Type Video TypeSetting Print Size Video Printing Color AdjustmentRED , Green , or Blue Video Capture from the PC Video Printing Brightness12Setting Up the MFC and Computer to Work Together Before You Install Multi-Function Link Pro SoftwareIf You Don’t Have a CD-ROM Drive Computer RequirementsFrom within Canada or 1-514-685-6464 from within Montreal Connecting the MFC to the Computer Installing Multi-Function Link Pro Software CD-ROM Choosing the Software to InstallOverview of Basic Steps Installing the Brother Software Other Options12 6 S E T T I N G U P T H E M F C a N D C O M P U T E R Helpful Hints for Windows Multi-Function Link Pro Mode Receiving Messages into the PCUsing MFC as Printer FeaturesPrinter Driver Choosing the Right Kind of PaperMulti-purpose Paper Cassette Adjusting for Thick Paper and Envelopes Loading Paper in Multi-purpose Paper CassetteSetup for Envelopes Manual Feed SlotSimultaneous Printing/Fax Printer Operation KeysTurning Off Bi-directional Printing BI-DIR PrintUsing the Maintenance Utility Program for Printing from DOS Maintenance DataInstalling the Brother MFC 9100 Series DOS Tools Windows PrintingUsing the Brother MFC 9100 Series Printer Driver Paper TabPaper Size User Defined Paper SizeMinimum MaximumPaper Source OrientationScaling FeederCopies Do not use the two selections simultaneouslyCollate Reverse OrderQuality/Color Tab QualityMedia Color/MonoPaper Type Suitable print quality ColorControlling the Color DocumentCustom Setting Color MatchingHalftone Pattern ClusterControl/Maintenance Tab EffectMaintenance Cleaning TabMonitor Calibration Bi-Directional PrintingPrinter Adjustment Tab CleaningVertical Alignment Using Multi-Function Link Pro Software IntroductionBrother Resource Manager MFC Remote Setup Multi-Function Link Pro Main Menu Sending a Fax from Your PCSending a Quick Fax Sending a Fax from the Main Menu Sending a Fax from a Windows ApplicationChecklist for the MFC Checklist for Your PCReceiving Faxes into the PC Viewing Received Faxes 16Using PaperPort and ScanSoft TextBridge Viewing Items in PaperPort Organizing Your Items in FoldersLinks to Many Other Applications Scanning a Document Importing Items from Other ApplicationsExporting Items in Other Formats Accessing the Scanner Scanning a Document into the PCSettings in the Scanner Window Color TypeAdjust SizeCustom PaperHow to use PreScan to adjust an Image PreScanning an ImageConnecting Your Video Equipment To connect your video equipmentCapturing An Image To capture a frame as an imageI N G P a P E R P O R T a N D T E X T B R I D G E I N G P a P E R P O R T a N D T E X T B R I D G E 17Using Internet Faxing with NetCentric FaxStorm NetCentric Internet FaxSet Up Your Fax Service Account Before You BeginReceiving Faxes Compatible Operating SystemsInstalling NetCentric FaxStorm Creating an Inbound AccountAccessing NetCentric FaxStorm Overview of UtilitiesSending Faxes Send Fax buttonGeneral Tab Addressing a FaxAdding Contacts One at a Time Selecting a Group or a Contact from a GroupSaving a New Contact from the Fax Send Window Specifying a CoverAbout Sending a Fax as E-mail Attachments TabIf You Are Using Windows 95/98 Sending from Other Windows ApplicationsOptions/Sender Tab Setting Up Contacts in the Contact Manager If You Are Using Windows NT Workstation VersionTo Add a New Contact to the All Group To Add a New Contact to Another Group Changing Contact DetailSetting Up Multiple Addresses Moving or Copying a Contact to Another GroupCreating a Group for Broadcasting Accessing the Status Manager Managing Your Faxes in the Status ManagerChecking the Status of Sent Faxes Outbox Accessing Your Account Managing Faxes from Your AccountViewing Faxes You Received Inbox Viewing Received Faxes in Your Account Page InboxCustomer Support Checking Sent Faxes in Your Account Page OutboxContact NetCentric Corporation at Using Automatic E-Mail Printing Main FeaturesPlease read this section before using the software Setting Up Automatic E-Mail Printing If You Are Using Korean Windows 95/98Automatic E-Mail Printing is for Windows 95/98 Only You Cannot Use a 16-bit TCP/IP StackColor Faxing with FaxSpeed How FaxSpeed WorksInstalling FaxSpeed Special Coded Format InfoImageSelecting Multi-Function Link Pro As Your Fax Application Creating FaxSpeed Read Module Disks for Recipients Quick Start Procedures How to Send an InfoImageTo Send an InfoImage with FaxSpeed Standard Send Using the FaxSpeed Macro How to Read an InfoImage that Was Printed at Your MFCTo read an InfoImage after viewing it in PaperPort Cannot read InfoImage page. File fax?????.hfx page skippedIf the Recipient Uses Another Fax Application FaxSpeed Read Module for RecipientsIf Recipient Uses Fax Machine and Scanner L O R F a X I N G Important Information Standard Telephone and FCC NoticesImportant-About the InterfaceCable Industry Canada Compliance Statement For Canada Only Energy Star Compliance StatementImportant Safety Instructions USA Compilation and Publication Notice TrademarksTroubleshooting and Routine Maintenance TroubleshootingError Messages Brother HomeError Messages Error Message Cause ActionMemory Full Document Jams and Paper Jams Document Jam in the Top of the ADF UnitDocument Jam Inside the ADF Unit Paper Jam If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC Difficulty SuggestionsPhone Line Connections Sending Faxes Handling Incoming Calls Software Difficulties Video Capture Difficulty How to Improve Print Quality Cleaning the Print HeadTest Print Test PrintAligning Ink Cartridges Vertical AlignPacking and Shipping the MFC Don’t handle the paper until the ink is dryTroubleshooting a N D R O U T I N E M a I N T E N a N C E Routine Maintenance Cleaning the ScannerCleaning the MFC Printer Platen Cleaning the Pick-up Roller Replacing the Ink CartridgesPeel in the direction away from you Close the cartridge covers until they For Customer Service Troubleshooting a N D R O U T I N E M a I N T E N a N C E Glossary 22 2 G L O S S a R Y O S S a R Y 22 4 G L O S S a R Y Specifications Fax SpecificationsProduct Description Printer Specifications PrintingController Print Media 23 4 Specification S Index Up broadcastingCheck Paper COMM. Error Memory Full 10-2 not Registered Answering device external telephoneLCD D E Walk-upWindows Questions. See Brother Fax-Back System D E Remote Retrieval Access Card Remote Retrieval Access CardChanging Remote Retrieval Access Code Visit us on the World Wide Web