Name: Brother MFC-5100C
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USING THE BROTHER MFC WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH

G3, G4 OR IMAC™ /IBOOK™

17 - 8

BHL-FB-MFC-5100C-FM5.5

Accessing the Scanner

Run your PaperPort

software. You will see the PaperPort

icon in the upper

right hand corner of your screen. The first time you use the Brother TWAIN

driver, set it as the default by choosing the Select Source, then click the

PaperPort

icon. Afterward, for each original you scan choose

Acquire Image

by clicking the

PaperPort

icon. The Scanner setup dialog box will appear.

Scanning an Image into Your Macintosh G3, G4 or

iMac

Place the original in the ADF.

Adjust the following settings, if needed, in the scanner setup dialog box:

Resolution

Color Type

Brightness

Contrast

Scanning Area

Click Start.

When scanning is finished, the image will appear in your graphics application.

Default Chapter3
- Brother Numbers3
- Ordering Accessories and Supplies4
- Compilation and Publication Notice5
- Dialing Operations9
- Quick Reference Guide9
- Receiving Faxes9
- Storing Numbers9
- Table of Contents11
Introduction22
- Using this Manual22
  - Finding Information22
  - Conventions Used in this Manual22
- Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (for USA Only)23
  - To Complete Your MFC-5100C Registration On-Line23
- MFC-5100C Control Panel Overview24
- Scan Key25
- About Fax Machines26
Assembly and Connections28
- Packing List28
- Choosing a Location29
  - Important Safety Instructions30
- Paper30
- Assembly33
- Installing the Ink Cartridges37
  - Important38
- Connecting the MFC40
On-Screen Programming46
- User-Friendly Programming46
  - Menu Selection Table46
  - Alternating Displays46
- Navigation Keys47
Initial Setup52
- Getting Started52
Setup Receive57
- Basic Receiving Operations57
- Advanced Receiving Operations60
- Telephone Services63
  - Distinctive Ring63
  - Very Important65
    - Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern65
Setup Send66
- Before You Begin66
- Basic Sending Operations69
- Advanced Sending Operations72
- Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options75
  - Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing75
  - Dialing Options78
- Remote Fax Options (Not Available for Color Fax)81
- Printing Reports86
  - MFC Settings and Activity86
Making Copies88
- Basic Copy Operations88
  - Making a Single Copy88
- Making Multiple Copies (Using the ADF)88
- Out of Memory Message89
- Single or Multiple Copies (Using the Scanner Glass)89
- Temporary Copy Settings90
- Changing Default Copy Settings96
- Legal Limitations98
Using the MFC as a Printer99
- Features99
- Printer Driver99
- Choosing the Right Kind of Paper100
- Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder100
- Simultaneous Printing and Faxing101
- Printer Operation Key101
  - Ink Key101
  - Stop/Exit Key101
- Checking the Print Quality101
Printer Driver Settings (for Windows ® Only)102
- Using the Brother MFC-5100C Printer Driver102
- Features in the Printer Driver (for Windows ® 95/98/98Se/Me/ 2000 Professional and Windows NT ® 4.0)102
- Paper Tab103
- Quality/Color Tab106
- Advanced Tab110
- Support113
  - Web Update113
  - Brother Solutions Center113
- Features in the Printer Driver (for Windows ® XP)114
- Layout Tab114
  - Orientation114
  - Pages Per Sheet115
- Paper/Quality Tab115
- Advanced Options117
Using the Windows -Based Brother MFL-Pro Control Center120
- Brother MFL-Pro Control Center120
  - Autoload the Brother Control Center120
  - How to Turn off Autoload121
- Using the Color Scan Key121
- Brother Control Center Features123
- Scan to File126
  - Scanner Settings126
  - Destination Folder127
- Scan to E-Mail127
- Scan to Word Processor130
  - Scanner Settings130
  - Word Processor131
- User Defined Button132
- Scanner and Using Scansoft ™ Paperport ® and Textbridge135
- OCR (for Windows ® Only)135
  - Using Scansoft™ Paperport ® and Textbridge135
  - Scanning a Document138
Setting up and Using PC FAX (for Windows ® Only)143
- Introduction143
Using Automatic E-Mail Printing160
- For Windows ® 95, 98, 98SE, Me Only160
  - Main Features160
    - To Access the On-Line Documentation160
    - To Install Automatic E-Mail Printing (Optional Application)160
Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh161
- G3, G4 or Imac™/Ibook161
- Set up Your USB-Equipped Apple Macintosh161
  - G3, G4 or Imac™ or Ibook™ with161
  - Mac os 8.5-9.2161
- Using Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple Macintosh161
- Sending a Fax from Your Macintosh ® Application163
  - Setting up Your Address Book165
    - Adding a New Member165
- Adding a New Group166
- Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your Apple ® Macintosh167
Important Information174
- Standard Telephone and FCC Notices174
  - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (for USA Only)175
- Important Safety Instructions177
- Trademarks178
- Troubleshooting179
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance179
- How to Improve Print Quality187
  - Cleaning the Print Heads187
  - Print Quality Check188
    - STEP A: Color Block Quality Check188
    - STEP B: Alignment Check189
- Packing and Shipping the MFC190
- Routine Maintenance193
- Product Description197
Specifications197
- Fax198
- Printer198
Glossary201
Index204
Remote Retrieval Access Card210

Brand	Brother
Model	MFC-5100C
Category	All in One Printer
Language	English

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