O S S a R Y | Brother MFC-9100C specs

group number A combination of One Touch and/or Speed Dial numbers that are stored on a One Touch key for Broadcasting.

Ink Management button Cleans the print head and/or resets the ink dot counter after replacing an ink cartridge.

interval The preprogrammed time period between automatically printed Activity Reports. You can print Activity Reports on demand without interrupting this cycle.

LCD (liquid crystal display) The display screen on the MFC that shows interactive messages during On-Screen Programming and defaults to the date and time when the machine is idle.

manual fax When you press Hook so you can hear the receiving fax machine answer before you press Start to begin transmission.

Memory Status Report Shows how much memory is being used, how much is left, and the type of messages in memory.

memory usage Instructs the MFC how to allocate the memory.

Multi-Function Link® Pro software Turns your MFC into a printer and a scanner and enables PC faxing using the MFC.

NetCentric™ FaxStorm Software application Brings together the power of the Internet and the reliability of fax using Internet faxing from your desktop.

OCR (optical character recognition) The bundled TextBridge® software application converts an image of text to text you can edit.

One Touch Keys on the MFC control panel where you can store numbers for easy dialing. You must use a separate key for each number.

Out of Paper Reception Receives faxes into the MFC’s memory when the machine is out of paper.

Overseas Mode Makes temporary changes to the fax tones to accommodate noise and static on overseas phone lines.

Paging Feature enables your fax unit to call your pager when a fax message is received into its memory.

PaperPort® for Brother Document management application where you can view received faxes and scanned documents.

Pause Allows you to place a 3.5 second delay in the dialing sequence stored on One Touch and Speed Dial numbers.

Photo Mode A resolution setting that uses varying shades of gray for the best representation of photographs.

polling The process of a fax machine calling another fax machine to retrieve waiting fax messages.

printer alarm Audible alarm when the printer is not able to print.

print reduction reduces the size of incoming faxes.

Pulse A form of dialing on a telephone line.

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MFC 9100C If You Need to Call Customer Service Brother on the World Wide Web For Customer ServiceBrother Numbers Fax-Back System Canada Ordering Accessories and Supplies For 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 Before You Install Multi-Function Link Copy Quality Changing Default SettingsVideo Print Quality Temporary Settings Setting Up the MFC and Computer to Using the Brother MFC 9100 Series Using PaperPort and ScanSoft TextBridge Using Multi-Function Link Pro Software Twain Compliant Using Internet Faxing with NetCentric FaxStorm Color Faxing with FaxSpeed Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance I T a B L E O F C O N T E N T S Finding Information Using This ManualTest Sheet Procedures For USA Only Introduction MFC 9100C Control Panel Overview Mono Copy ResetColor Printer Keys Enlarge/Reduce On/OffLine Copy Quality Fax Tones and Handshake ECM Error Correction ModeAbout Fax Machines Make sure you have the following items Assembly and ConnectionsPacking List Choosing a Location No ! no ! no About Brother Paper Paper S E M B L Y a N D C O N N E C T I O N S Paper Type Paper Size Print Area Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Paper Cassette Release the scanner lock lever Connecting the MFC SET Cartridges Offline PLS Open Cover Offline Installing the Ink CartridgesConnect the power cord Connect the telephone line cord Peel in the direction away from you Bottom of the yellow Did YOU Change BLCK?1.YES 2.NO YES Print Sequence Connecting an External TelephoneConnecting an External TAD Telephone Answering Device Connections Recording Outgoing Message OGM Do not connect a TAD elsewhere on the same phone line Converting Telephone Wall Outlets Special Line ConsiderationsRoll Over Phone Lines Two-Line Phone System Installing MFC, External Two-Line TAD Two-Line Telephone Multi-Line Connections PBX Custom Features on a Single LineIf you are installing the MFC to work with a PBX FAX Printer Copy Video Function ModeOn-Screen Programming User-Friendly Programming Function Description Factory Set Alternating DisplaysFunction Selection Table Fax Functions FAX NO. & Start Scan Ready Copy Press Copy Setup Receive Remaining Jobs Copy Functions Printer Functions Video Functions Getting Started Initial SetupSetting Dialing Mode Tone/Pulse Setting Date and Time Name Setting Station IDFAX TEL Making corrections Setting Beeper Volume Memory Storage Speaker VolumeRing Volume Delayed Timer Answer Mode FAX? MANUAL? EXT.TEL/TAD? Setup ReceiveSetting or Changing the Answer Mode Mode How it works When to use it Printing a Reduced Incoming Document Setting Ring DelayEasy Receive Paper Change Reduction 1.YES 2.NO Setting Paper SizeRecommended Reductions Changing the Fax Receive Code Advanced Receiving OperationsOperation from Extension Telephones Printing a Fax in Memory Polling Setting Up Polling Receive Remaining Jobs Canceling a Scheduled JobSetting Up Sequential Polling Receive Accepted Online Dialing Online T U P R E C E I V E Registering your Distinctive Ring Pattern Clearing a Caller ID Stored in Memory Caller IDViewing Caller ID List Printing Caller ID List E T U P R E C E I V E Faxing from the Document Feeder Setup SendSending Faxes Using Multiple Settings Before You Begin Document is Face Up Setnext Startto Dial Faxing from the Scanner GlassDocument is Face Down Scan Fax Automatic Transmission ResolutionContrast Send 2.RECEIVE Dual AccessManual Transmission ADF Manual and Automatic Fax Redial Checking the Jobs Status Real Time Transmission Comment OFF Please Call Urgent Confidential Canceling Jobs in MemoryBasic Sending Operations Composing Electronic Cover Cover Page for Next Fax Only User DefinedComposing Your Own Comments COVERPAGEOFF? COVERPAGEON? Using a Printed CoverAlways Send Cover Delayed FAX Overseas ModeDelayed Fax Overseas Mode Polled TXOFF? Multiple Resolution TransmissionSetting Up for Polling Transmit E T U P S E N D Storing One Touch Dial Numbers Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing OptionsStoring Numbers for Easy Dialing Change 2.EXIT Storing Speed Dial NumbersChanging One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers SPEED-DIAL? # Select ONE-TOUCH Setting Up Groups for BroadcastingSetup Groupgo Dialing Options Broadcasting Dialing Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers PAGING? Remote Fax OptionsPaging and Fax Forwarding Programming a Paging Number Programming a Fax Forwarding Number Setting Fax Storage Long beep Fax messages No beeps No messages Changing Remote Retrieval Access CodeUsing Remote Retrieval Access Code Remote Retrieval OFF Remote Commands Retrieving Fax Messages Retrieving Memory Status List Changing Fax Forwarding Number Remotely Remote FAX OPT MFC Settings and ActivityPrinting Reports To Print a Report INTERVAL? Transmission Verification Xmit ReportActivity Report Interval Copying One Making CopiesColor Copy Keys Basic Copy Operations Multi Copysort Online Multiple Copies Using the ADFMemory Full Message Multi Copystack Online Copyto END Multiple Copies Using the Scanner GlassMulti Copystack Online Setnext Online Select SET Enlarged or Reduced Copies Temporary Setting Qualityhigh Copy Quality Temporary SettingsUsing the Copy Quality Key Photo Online Paperplain Paperink JET Paperglossy Papertrnsprncy Using the Paper Type KeyUsing the Brightness Key Paperplain Online Press Function Copy Quality Changing Default Settings Select Copy Quality Select Paper Type Selecting a Single Color One Color Color AdjustmentCopy Brightness Copy Contrast Legal Limitations Walk-Up Video Printing Videopress Copy Capture Ready Auto SwitchColor Video Printing Videomoving Video Print Quality Temporary SettingsBlack & White Video Printing Qualityhigh Online Select & SET Press Function Changing Default Settings Video Type Setting Paper TypeSetting Video Printing Quality Setting Video Type RED , Green , or Blue Setting Print SizeVideo Printing Color Adjustment Video Printing Brightness Video Capture from the PC Before You Install Multi-Function Link Pro Software 12Setting Up the MFC and Computer to Work Together From within Canada or 1-514-685-6464 from within Montreal If You Don’t Have a CD-ROM DriveComputer Requirements Connecting the MFC to the Computer Overview of Basic Steps Installing Multi-Function Link Pro Software CD-ROMChoosing the Software to Install Other Options Installing the Brother Software 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 Helpful Hints for Windows Receiving Messages into the PC Multi-Function Link Pro Mode Features Using MFC as Printer Multi-purpose Paper Cassette Printer DriverChoosing the Right Kind of Paper Loading Paper in Multi-purpose Paper Cassette Adjusting for Thick Paper and Envelopes Manual Feed Slot Setup for Envelopes Printer Operation Keys Simultaneous Printing/Fax BI-DIR Print Turning Off Bi-directional Printing Windows Printing Using the Maintenance Utility Program for Printing from DOSMaintenance Data Installing the Brother MFC 9100 Series DOS Tools Paper Tab Using the Brother MFC 9100 Series Printer Driver Maximum Paper SizeUser Defined Paper Size Minimum Feeder Paper SourceOrientation Scaling Reverse Order CopiesDo not use the two selections simultaneously Collate Quality Quality/Color Tab Color MediaColor/Mono Paper Type Suitable print quality Document Controlling the Color Cluster Custom SettingColor Matching Halftone Pattern Effect Control/Maintenance Tab Bi-Directional Printing MaintenanceCleaning Tab Monitor Calibration Vertical Alignment Printer Adjustment TabCleaning Brother Resource Manager Using Multi-Function Link Pro SoftwareIntroduction MFC Remote Setup Sending a Quick Fax Multi-Function Link Pro Main MenuSending a Fax from Your PC Sending a Fax from a Windows Application Sending a Fax from the Main Menu Receiving Faxes into the PC Checklist for the MFCChecklist for Your PC Viewing Received Faxes 16Using PaperPort and ScanSoft TextBridge Organizing Your Items in Folders Viewing Items in PaperPort Links to Many Other Applications Exporting Items in Other Formats Scanning a DocumentImporting Items from Other Applications Scanning a Document into the PC Accessing the Scanner Color Type Settings in the Scanner Window Paper AdjustSize Custom PreScanning an Image How to use PreScan to adjust an Image To connect your video equipment Connecting Your Video Equipment To capture a frame as an image Capturing An Image 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 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 NetCentric Internet Fax 17Using Internet Faxing with NetCentric FaxStorm Compatible Operating Systems Set Up Your Fax Service AccountBefore You Begin Receiving Faxes Creating an Inbound Account Installing NetCentric FaxStorm Overview of Utilities Accessing NetCentric FaxStorm Addressing a Fax Sending FaxesSend Fax button General Tab Selecting a Group or a Contact from a Group Adding Contacts One at a Time Specifying a Cover Saving a New Contact from the Fax Send Window Attachments Tab About Sending a Fax as E-mail Options/Sender Tab If You Are Using Windows 95/98Sending from Other Windows Applications If You Are Using Windows NT Workstation Version Setting Up Contacts in the Contact Manager To Add a New Contact to the All Group Changing Contact Detail To Add a New Contact to Another Group Creating a Group for Broadcasting Setting Up Multiple AddressesMoving or Copying a Contact to Another Group Checking the Status of Sent Faxes Outbox Accessing the Status ManagerManaging Your Faxes in the Status Manager Viewing Received Faxes in Your Account Page Inbox Accessing Your AccountManaging Faxes from Your Account Viewing Faxes You Received Inbox Contact NetCentric Corporation at Customer SupportChecking Sent Faxes in Your Account Page Outbox Please read this section before using the software Using Automatic E-Mail PrintingMain Features You Cannot Use a 16-bit TCP/IP Stack Setting Up Automatic E-Mail PrintingIf You Are Using Korean Windows 95/98 Automatic E-Mail Printing is for Windows 95/98 Only How FaxSpeed Works Color Faxing with FaxSpeed Special Coded Format InfoImage Installing FaxSpeed Selecting Multi-Function Link Pro As Your Fax Application Creating FaxSpeed Read Module Disks for Recipients To Send an InfoImage with FaxSpeed Standard Send Quick Start ProceduresHow to Send an InfoImage How to Read an InfoImage that Was Printed at Your MFC Using the FaxSpeed Macro Cannot read InfoImage page. File fax?????.hfx page skipped To read an InfoImage after viewing it in PaperPort FaxSpeed Read Module for Recipients If the Recipient Uses Another Fax Application If Recipient Uses Fax Machine and Scanner L O R F a X I N G Standard Telephone and FCC Notices Important Information Important-About the InterfaceCable Energy Star Compliance Statement Industry Canada Compliance Statement For Canada Only Important Safety Instructions USA Trademarks Compilation and Publication Notice Brother Home Troubleshooting and Routine MaintenanceTroubleshooting Error Messages Error Message Cause Action Error Messages Memory Full Document Jam Inside the ADF Unit Document Jams and Paper JamsDocument Jam in the Top of the ADF Unit Paper Jam Difficulty Suggestions If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC Phone Line Connections Sending Faxes Handling Incoming Calls Software Difficulties Video Capture Difficulty Test Print How to Improve Print QualityCleaning the Print Head Test Print Vertical Align Aligning Ink Cartridges Don’t handle the paper until the ink is dry Packing and Shipping the MFC Troubleshooting a N D R O U T I N E M a I N T E N a N C E Cleaning the Scanner Routine Maintenance Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen Replacing the Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Pick-up Roller Peel 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 Product Description SpecificationsFax Specifications Controller Printer SpecificationsPrinting Print Media 23 4 Specification S Up broadcasting Index Answering device external telephone Check Paper COMM. Error Memory Full 10-2 not Registered LCD D E Walk-upWindows Questions. See Brother Fax-Back System D E Remote Retrieval Access Card Remote Retrieval Access Card Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code Visit us on the World Wide Web