12 12Using the MFC as a printer
Using the Brother MFC-5200C printer driver
A Printer Driver is software that translates data from the format used by a computer into the format required by a particular printer, using a printer command language or page description language.
The printer drivers are on the CD-ROM we have supplied. Install the drivers first by following the Quick Setup Guide. Also, the latest printer driver can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center at:
http://solutions.brother.com
Features
This MFC offers many features you’ll find in a high quality ink jet printer.
Fast Printing Speed—Using Fast mode, you can print up to 16 pages per minute in full color, and up to 20 pages per minute in black.
Brilliant High Quality Output—Printing at 2400 ⋅ 1200 dpi resolution on glossy paper gives you highest resolution output.
Beautiful Elaborate Output—You can use 2 in 1, Watermark printing, True2Life® technology and other features to get high quality printouts.
Low Running Cost—Whenever you run out of a particular color ink, you will only have to replace the cartridge that’s empty.
Bi-directional Parallel Interface—The parallel interface allows bi-
directional
(IEEE 1284 compliant) communication with your computer.
USB—Universal Serial Bus Interface provides fast communication with your computer.
Straight Paper Path—The MFC can print on many types of paper. Plain paper, inkjet paper, glossy paper, transparencies and envelopes. Use the appropriate type of paper to avoid paper jams.
For complete information about what kinds of paper to use with the MFC, please read Chapter 2 ’Paper’ in this guide.
