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Brother MFC-3100C Quick Setup Manual

Brother mfc-3100c: quick setup
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Quick Setup Guide

MFC-3100C
THANK YOU!
CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING THE ULTIMATE BROTHER MACHINE.
WE ARE SURE YOU WILL BE THRILLED WITH THE CONVENIENT WAY YOUR NEW
MACHINE PERFORMS SO MANY TASKS WITH DAZZLING RESULTS!
Follow these simple instructions in numerical order.
For more details, press Reports,
1
1

Packing List

Ink Cartridges
Filter Core for
Cable Tie
USB Cable
Filter Core for
Bi-directional
IEEE 1284
Telephone
Line Cord
Document Wire
Extension
Paper Tray
Owner's
Manual
CD-ROM
Keep the packing materials for possible future transport. If you do not pack the
machine properly, it may void your warranty.
3
Install phone Line and

Power Cord

Power Cord
Telephone
Line Cord
Do NOT connect the Parallel or USB cable.
5
Attach Trays and Extensions
A.
Paper Wire Extension
B.
Please attach the trays to prevent jams and to maintain print quality.
on your machine or see your Owner's Manual.
Document Support
Paper Wire
Extension
Card Stock
Support
Software
License
Agreement
Accessory
Order Form
Test Sheet
(For USA Only)
Quick Setup Guide
4
Must select EXT.TEL/TAD mode. (See Step 9.)
C.
Plastic Paper Tray
Extension
D.
Document Wire Extension
Document Support
If you cannot solve a problem:
Refer to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Brother World Wide Web;
Call Brother Customer Service at;
USA:
In Canada:
2
Remove the Protective Yellow Bar
A.
Open the control panel cover by pulling it toward
you (1), and then lift the top cover toward the
back (2).
B.
Pull the protective yellow bar out of the machine.
Do not throw away the protective yellow bar.
You will need it for future transportation.
C.
Close the top cover, and then close the control
panel cover.
If you are sharing one
phone line with an external
telephone, connect it as
shown below.
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URL:
http://solutions.brother.com
1-800-284-4329 (9 AM - 5 PM EST)
1-800-284-3238 (TTY service for the hearing impaired)
1-877-BROTHER (8 AM - 8 PM EST)
1-514-685-6464 (in Montreal)
Control Panel
Cover
If you are sharing one
phone line with an external
telephone answering
device, connect it now to
the external jack.
Note: Please select "TAD" on your machine if you have
an external answering machine. (For more details,
see page 2-11 to 2-13 in Owner's Manual that is
included on the CD-ROM.)
6

Load Paper

A.
Fan the paper well. Gently insert the paper. Make sure the
print side is toward you and the paper level is stacked below
the paper guide line.
Paper Guide Line
B.
Press and slide the guide to fit the paper width.
Paper Width Guide
version C
Top Cover
Protective Yellow Bar

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Summary of Contents for Brother MFC-3100C

  • Page 1: Quick Setup Guide

    Document Support Please attach the trays to prevent jams and to maintain print quality. If you cannot solve a problem: Refer to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Brother World Wide Web; Call Brother Customer Service at; Remove the Protective Yellow Bar...
  • Page 2: Install The Ink Cartridges

    Install the Ink Cartridges Check that the power is turned on (by plugging in the power cord). The LCD shows: CHECK CARTRIDGE Open the control panel cover by pulling it toward you (1), then lift the top cover toward the back (2). After a few seconds, the print head will move left to its replacement position.
  • Page 3: Navigation Keys

    For Improving Print Quality If horizontal streaks appear like this, clean the print head. (See Cleaning the Print Head in Owner’s Manual or visit us at http://solutions.brother.com) If characters and lines are stacked like this, check alignment. (See Print Quality Check in Owner’s Manual or visit us at http://solutions.brother.com)
  • Page 4: Setting Up The Mfc And Pc To Work Together

    Please purchase the appropriate interface cable you intend to use (Parallel or USB). • If you have any problem for installation, visit us at: http://solutions.brother.com Use only a shielded parallel interface cable that is IEEE 1284-compliant and/or a USB cable that is no longer than 6 feet long (1.8 meters).
  • Page 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Step 6. The installation of the Brother driver will automatically start. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...
  • Page 6: For Windows Nt

    You can install printer and scanner drivers and the various utility CD-ROM items. On-Line Registration You will be pointed to a directory on the Brother Product Registration Web page. On-Line Documentation View the Owner’s Manual and other documentation. Brother Support (For Windows ®...