Brother Mfc 3100C Quick Start Guide

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MFC-3100C

Quick Setup Guide

If you cannot solve a problem:
Refer to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Brother World Wide Web;

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

on your machine or see your Owner’s Manual.

Filter Core for
USB Cable

Document Support

Paper Wire
Extension

Telephone
Line Cord

Card Stock
Support

Document Wire
Extension

Software
License
Agreement

Paper Tray

CD-ROM

Quick Setup Guide

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Top Cover
Control Panel
Cover

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.

Keep the packing materials for possible future transport. If you do not pack the
machine properly, it may void your warranty.

Install phone Line and
Power Cord

Remove the Protective Yellow Bar

B. Pull the protective yellow bar out of the machine.

Accessory
Order Form

Test Sheet
(For USA Only)

Owner’s
Manual

http://solutions.brother.com

A. Open the control panel cover by pulling it toward
you (1), and then lift the top cover toward the
back (2).

Cable Tie

Filter Core for
Bi-directional
IEEE 1284

3

URL:

Call Brother Customer Service at;
USA:
1-800-284-4329 (9 AM - 5 PM EST)
1-800-284-3238 (TTY service for the hearing impaired)
In Canada:
1-877-BROTHER (8 AM - 8 PM EST)
1-514-685-6464 (in Montreal)

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Packing List
Ink Cartridges

version C

Protective Yellow Bar

If you are sharing one
phone line with an external
telephone, connect it as
shown below.

If you are sharing one
phone line with an external
telephone answering
device, connect it now to
the external jack.

Power Cord

Telephone
Line Cord

Do NOT connect the Parallel or USB cable.

5

6

Attach Trays and Extensions
C.

A.

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.)

Must select EXT.TEL/TAD mode. (See Step 9.)

Plastic Paper Tray

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.

Extension

Paper Wire Extension

B.

Paper Guide Line

D.
Document Wire Extension

B. Press and slide the guide to fit the paper width.

Document Support

Paper Width Guide

Please attach the trays to prevent jams and to maintain print quality.

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Install the Ink Cartridges

A. Check that the power is turned on (by plugging in the power cord).
The LCD shows:

• The bottom of the white shipping cover is wet with ink that will cause stains, so wipe it clean before you
place it down.
• Do not throw away the white shipping cover. You will need it for future transportation.

CHECK CARTRIDGE
B. 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.

C. Remove the protective blue tape over the colored ink cartridge covers.
D. Push the four colored ink cartridge covers one at a time so they pop up. Then remove the white shipping
cover by pulling it toward you and then lifting it up and out.

Top Cover

Control Panel
Cover

Colored Ink
Cartridge Covers

White Shipping Cover

White Shipping Cover

WARNING
If ink gets in your eyes, irrigate them with water immediately and if
irritation occurs, consult a doctor.

G. Each color has its own correct position. Match the colors of the covers, First, gently insert the Black ink
cartridge, and then press the cover down until it clicks.

We recommend that you install the ink cartridges from left to right in
this order: Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta.
E. Open the Black ink cartridge bag and take out the ink cartridge.
F. Carefully remove the sealing tape from the bottom of the ink
cartridge. Be sure to peel the tape in the direction away from you.
Important
To prevent spiling ink and staining your hands and clothing, peel the
sealing tape gently and slowly. Do not touch the ink opening on the
cartridge or the removed tape.

H. Repeat Steps E-G to install each color ink cartridge.
I. After installing all ink cartridges, close the top cover and control panel cover until they click into place.
Your MFC will enter a “head cleaning” cycle for approximately four minutes.

Peel in the direction
away from you!

Make sure the paper is loaded in the multi-purpose sheet feeder. The LCD shows CLEANING. After the
cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD shows PRESS FAX START.

Don't touch
this part
Opening

J. Press

8

Black Fax Start and go to Step 8 “Check Color Block Quality and Alignment”.

Check Color Block Quality and Alignment

The MFC starts printing the PRINT QUALITY
CHECK SHEET (only during initial ink cartridge
installation).

STEP A: Color Block Quality Check

STEP B: Alignment Check

The LCD shows:

The LCD shows:

Check the sheet to see if the quality and
alignment are OK by following STEPs A and B.

IS STEP “B” OK?
1.YES 2.NO

IS STEP “A” OK?
1.YES 2.NO
Check the quality of the four color blocks printed on the sheet.
(BLACK/CYAN/YELLOW/MAGENTA).

Check the 600DPI and 1200DPI test print to see if No.5 most
closely matches the OK sample ( 0 ).

If the quality is OK for all colors, press

If No.5 is the best match, enter

1

(YES) to go to STEP B

1

(YES)–OR–

–OR–
If white horizontal lines appear in some color blocks below, press
2

(NO).

OK

Poor

}
}

Do NOT select

The LCD asks you if the print quality is OK for each color.

BLACK OK?
1.YES 2.NO

1200DPI, enter

2

(NO) to select it.

For 600DPI, enter the number of the test print that most closely
matches the 0 sample (1-8).

600 DPI
SELECT BEST#

START CLEANING?
1.YES 2.NO
1

1200 DPI

If another test print number is a better match for either 600DPI or

Press 2 (NO) for any color with a problem.
The LCD shows:

Press

600 DPI

(YES), then MFC starts cleaning the colors.

After cleaning is finished, press

Black Fax Start. The

MFC starts printing PRINT QUALITY CHECK SHEET again and
goes back to the first step of STEP A.

Page 2

For 1200DPI, enter the number of the test print that most closely
matches the 0 sample (1-8).

1200 DPI
SELECT BEST#

MFC-3100C Control Panel
Navigation Keys
You can print a list of basic operational steps by pressing Reports, 1

.

* Access the Menu
* Go to next menu level
* Accept an option

* Scroll through the current menu level

* Back to previous menu level

* Forward to next menu level

* Exit the Menu

9

Select a Receive
Mode

Choose the mode that best suits your needs by
pressing
Receive Mode repeatedly until the
LCD shows the setting you want to use.

FAX ONLY
The MFC automatically answers every call as a fax.

EXT.TEL/TAD
An external TAD (telephone answering device)
answers every call and stores voice messages in
memory; fax messages are printed.
An external telephone operates as if in MANUAL
mode.

MANUAL
You control the phone line and must answer every
call yourself.
For more details, see page 5-1 in Owner’s Manual or
page 6-1 in Owner’s Manual that is included on the CDROM.

10

Set Date and Time

Your MFC displays the date and time, and prints it on
every fax you send.

You should store your name and fax number to be
printed on all fax pages you send.

A. Press Menu/Set,

A. Press Menu/Set,

1

,

3

.

,

1

.

4

4.STATION ID
FAX:

3.DATE/TIME
YEAR:XX
B. Enter the last two digits of the year and press
Menu/Set.

MONTH:XX
C. Enter two digits for the month and press
Menu/Set.

B. Enter your fax number, then press Menu/Set.

NAME:
C. Enter your name using the dial pad and the chart
below, then press Menu/Set. Use the right arrow to
create spaces.
D. Press Stop/Exit.

DAY:XX
D. Enter two digits for the day and press Menu/Set.

TIME:XX:XX
E. Enter the time in 24-hour format and press
Menu/Set.
F. Press Stop/Exit.
Note: If you can’t step forward, press Stop/Exit and
repeat from step A.

the USA, complete the Warranty
12 For
Registration and Test Sheet
...and fax it to Brother
at: 1-877-268-9575

11 Set Station ID

For more details, see
pages 4-2 to 4-3 in
Owner’s Manual or 5-2
to 5-3 in Owner’s
Manual that is included
on the CD-ROM.

Key

once

twice

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

A
D
G
J
M
P
T
W

B
E
H
K
N
Q
U
X

three times four times five times
C
F
I
L
O
R
V
Y

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3
4
5
6
S
8
Z

A
D
G
J
M
7
T
9

Note: If you can’t step forward, press Stop/Exit and
repeat from step A.

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)

A. Fill out the Test Sheet.
B. Place the sheet face down in the ADF.
C. Enter the fax number: 1-877-268-9575.
D. Press

Black Fax Start.

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Setting Up the MFC and PC to Work Together
Before You Begin
•

You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use your MFC as a printer and scanner with your applications.

•

Please see the README.WRI file in the root directory of the CD-ROM for last-minute important installation and troubleshooting information.

•

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).

Follow the instructions in this guide for your operating system and interface.

For Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me/2000 Users
MAKE SURE THAT YOU FOLLOWED THE SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 1 TO 3 BEFORE
CONTINUING

Step 1.

Unplug the MFC from the AC outlet and disconnect your MFC from your computer
if you already connected an interface cable.

Step 2.

Turn on your computer.

For Windows® 2000 Professional, you must be logged on as the Administrator.

Step 3.

Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If the model name screen appears,
click on your model name. The CD-ROM main menu will appear.
(If this window does not appear, use Windows® Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root
directory of the Brother CD-ROM.)

1.

Click Install Software.

2.

Click Multi-Function Link® Pro Suite
in Main Application. *1

3.

Click Install.

4.

The InstallShield Wizard Setup
window will appear briefly, followed by
the PaperPort® Setup window. Click
Yes.

5.

When the PaperPort® Setup window
displays your Name and Company,
either change or accept them, and then
click Next.

6.

When the Choose Destination Location
window displays the path where the
PaperPort® files will be installed, either
change or accept, and then click Next.

7.

When Register Today screen appears,
click Next. This is registration for Paper
Port®. Follow the instructions.

8.

When the Brother MFL Pro Suite
Installation window appears, click
Next to begin installing the MultiFunction Link® Pro Suite. *2

For Parallel

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For USB

9.

When the Setup Type window appears,
select Standard, and then click Next.
The application files will be copied to
your computer.

10. The Connect Cable window will appear.

*1 Multi-Function Link® Pro Suite includes Printer Driver, Scanner Driver, *2 If an error message appears during the installation *3 Even if you select NO, later you will be able to
ScanSoft™ PaperPort®, ScanSoft™Text Bridge®, PC-FAX software, Remote
process, or you have previously installed MFL Pro
launch the Brother Control Center to use the
Setup and True Type fonts. PaperPort ® is a document management
Suite, you will first have to uninstall it. From the
Scan to key. See AutoLoad the Brother Control
application for viewing scanned documents. ScanSoft™ TextBridge®, which
Center , Chapter 14 in the On-Line
Start menu, select Programs, Brother, Brother
is integrated into PaperPort®, is an OCR application that converts an image
Documentation (Owner’s Manual) on the CDMFL Pro Suite, Uninstall, and then follow the
into text and inserts it into your default word processor.
ROM.
instructions on the screen.

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For USB interface cable users

For Parallel interface cable users

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Step 4.
A.
B.
C.

Connect the MFC to your PC with Parallel Cable.

Connect the Filter Core and Cable Tie to the parallel interface cable.
Connect the parallel interface cable to the parallel interface port of the MFC and secure the wire clips.
Connect the interface cable to the printer port of the computer and secure it with the two screws. For the location of
your computer’s parallel printer port, see the User’s Guide for your computer.

Step 5.

Turn on the MFC by plugging in the power cord.

Step 6.

The installation of the Brother driver will automatically start.
Follow the instructions on the screen.

( For Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me Users )

1.

In the Connect Cable window,
click Next.

3.

Click Yes to have the Control
Center loaded each time
Windows ® is star ted. The
Control Center will appear as an
icon in the task tray. If you click
No the Scan keys on the MFC
will be disabled. *3

2.

( For Windows® 2000 Professional User )

When the above screen appears,
click Finish and wait as the PC
restarts Windows® and continues
the installation.

1.

In the Connect Cable window,
click Next.

2.

When the above screen appears,
Click Finish and wait as the PC
restarts Windows® and continues
the installation.

3.

When the Digital Signature Not
Found dialog boxes appear, click
Yes to install the driver.

4.

Click Yes to have the Control
Center loaded each time Windows®
is started. The Control Center will
appear as an icon in the task tray.
If you click No the Scan to key on
the MFC will be disabled. *3

The Brother PC fax, Printer and Scanner drivers have
been installed and the installation is now complete.

The Brother PC fax, Printer and Scanner drivers have
been installed and the installation is now complete.

Step 4.

Turn on the MFC by plugging in the power cord.

Step 5.

Connect the Filter Core and Cable Tie to the USB cable,
and then connect the MFC to your PC with the USB cable.
(It will take a few seconds for the installation screen to appear.)

Step 6.

The installation of the Brother driver will automatically start.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
( For Windows® 98/98SE/Me Users )

( For Windows® 2000 Users )

1.

In the Add Printer Wizard
window, select BRUSB: USB
Printer Port, and then click
Next.

2.

Accept the default Printer
name by selecting Yes, and
then click Next.

3.

Select Yes (recommended),
and then click Finish. A test
page will be printed so you can
check the print quality.

1.

When the Digital Signature Not
Found dialog boxes appear, click
Yes to install the driver.

4.

If the test page is printed
correctly, click Yes.
If you click No, follow the
prompts on the screen to
correct the problem.

5.

Select Yes to restar t your
computer, and then click
Finish.

6.

Click Yes to have the Control
Center loaded each time
Windows ® is star ted. The
Control Center will appear as
an icon in the task tray. If you
click No the Scan to key on
the MFC will be disabled. *3

2.

Select Finish to restart your
computer.

3.

Click Yes to have the Control
Center loaded each time Windows®
is started. The Control Center will
appear as an icon in the task tray.
If you click No the Scan to key on
the MFC will be disabled. *3

The Brother PC fax, Printer and Scanner drivers have
been installed and the installation is now complete.

Page 5

The Brother PC fax, Printer and Scanner drivers have
been installed and the installation is now complete.

For Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 Users
MAKE SURE THAT YOU FOLLOWED THE
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 1 TO 3
BEFORE CONTINUING

Step 1.

Check that your computer is
turned on.

You must be logged on as the Administrator.

Step 2.
A.
B.
C.

Step 3.

Turn on the MFC by plugging in
the power cord.

Step 4.

Insert the CD-ROM into the CDROM drive. Then, follow the
instructions on the screen.

(Same step as for Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me/2000 Users Step 3. , 1 to 9)

10. Select Yes to restart your computer, and

Connect the MFC to your PC
with the Parallel Cable.

then click Finish.

Connect the Filter Core and Cable Tie to the parallel interface cable.
Connect the parallel interface cable to the parallel interface port of the MFC and
secure the wire clips.
Connect the interface cable to the printer port of the computer and secure it with the two screws.
For the location of your computer’s parallel printer port, see the User’s Guide for your computer.

11. Click

Yes to have the Control Center
loaded each time Windows is started.
The Control Center will appear as an
icon in the task bar. If you click No, the
Scan to key on the MFC will be
disabled.*3
The Brother PC fax, Printer and Scanner drivers have
been installed and the installation is now complete.

For Apple® Macintosh®

QuickDraw® Driver for OS 8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1 Users

MAKE SURE THAT YOU FOLLOWED THE
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 1 TO 3
BEFORE CONTINUING

Step 1.

Step 5.

Connect the MFC to your Macintosh
with the USB cable, and then turn
on the MFC
by plugging
in the power
cord.

Step 6.

Select the Printer.

Make sure your MFC power cord
is unplugged and your Macintosh
is turned on.

Make sure you do NOT connect your MFC to your Macintosh

Step 2.

Insert the CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive.

1.
2.

Installing MFL Pro Driver

1.

When the window appears, double-click
MFL PRO Suite Driver Installer to
install the printer and scanner drivers.
After the installation is completed, the
screen prompts you to restart your
Macintosh.

Step 7.
Step 3.

Restart your Macintosh so it can
recognize the new driver.

Step 4.

Connect the Filter Core and
Cable Tie to the USB cable.

From the Apple menu, open the Chooser.
Click to MFL Pro Color icon you
installed. On the right side of the
Chooser, select the printer to which you
want to print. Close the Chooser.

Install Paper Port.
1.
2.

Double-click the PaperPort®5.5 Installer. *1
Follow the instructions on the screen.

The Brother PC fax, Printer and Scanner drivers have
been installed and the installation is now complete.

What is included on the CD-ROM
Windows
You can get a variety of
information from this
CD-ROM

(For Windows®)

Macintosh

Install Software
You can install printer and scanner drivers and the various utility
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
Get all contact you need if you have to get in touch with our
Customer Service, or Brother Authorized Service Center.
Help
Helpful hints.

You can get a variety of
information from this
CD-ROM

(For Macintosh®)

Page 6

MFL Pro Suite Driver Installer
You can install the PC Fax Send, printer and scanner drivers and
the various utility items.
PaperPort 5.5 Installer
You can install a document management application used to view
scanned documents.
ReadMe!
You can get important information and troubleshooting tips.
Documents
View the Owner’s Manual and other documentations.



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