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1Introduction .......................................................................................1-1
Using This Manual ............................................................................1-1
Finding Information.................................................................... 1-1
Test Sheet Procedures (For USA Only)............................................1-1
MFC 9100C Control Panel Overview.............................................. 1-2
About Fax Machines.......................................................................... 1-4
Fax Tones and Handshake ..........................................................1-4
ECM (Error Correction Mode) ...................................................1-4
Assembly and Connections............................................................... 2-1
Packing List........................................................................................ 2-1
Make sure you have the following items:............................. 2-1
Choosing a Location.......................................................................... 2-2
Paper................................................................................................... 2-3
About Brother Paper................................................................... 2-3
Paper Specifications for Paper Cassette and
Manual Feed Slot ...............................................................2-4
Print Area........................................................................................... 2-5
Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose
Paper Cassette .........................................................................2-6
Connecting the MFC......................................................................... 2-7
Installing the Ink Cartridges............................................................ 2-8
Important..................................................................................... 2-9
Connections...................................................................................... 2-12
Connecting an External Telephone........................................... 2-12
Connecting an External TAD (Telephone Answering Device)... 2-12
Sequence............................................................................. 2-12
Connections ........................................................................ 2-12
Recording Outgoing Message (OGM) ...............................2-13
Special Line Considerations .....................................................2-14
Roll Over Phone Lines .......................................................2-14
Two-Line Phone System..................................................... 2-14
Converting Telephone Wall Outlets.................................... 2-14
Installing MFC, External Two-Line TAD,
and Two-Line Telephone.................................................. 2-15
Multi-Line Connections (PBX) ................................................2-16
If you are installing the MFC to work with a PBX: ...........2-16
Custom Features on a Single Line ............................................2-16
On-Screen Programming.................................................................. 3-1
User-Friendly Programming ............................................................3-1
Function Mode............................................................................ 3-1
Alternating Displays ...................................................................3-2
Function Selection Table............................................................. 3-2

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