Brother MFC-3100C - Manual (Page 11)

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Table of Contents
1
Introduction ..................................................................................... 1-1
Using This Manual ..................................................................... 1-1
Finding Information............................................................. 1-1
Conventions Used in this Manual........................................ 1-1
Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only) ... 1-2
To Complete Your Registration On-Line............................ 1-2
MFC-3100C Control Panel Overview........................................ 1-3
About Fax Machines .................................................................. 1-5
Custom Features .................................................................. 1-5
Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line? ............... 1-5
Why Should There Be Trouble? ..................................... 1-5
How Can You Avoid Possible Problems? ...................... 1-5
Fax Tones and Handshake................................................... 1-5
ECM (Error Correction Mode) ............................................ 1-6
2
Assembly and Connections............................................................. 2-1
Packing List................................................................................ 2-1
Choosing a Location................................................................... 2-2
Assembly .................................................................................... 2-3
Removing the Protective Yellow Bar.................................. 2-3
Setting Up the MFC............................................................. 2-4
Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder
(Paper Cassette) .............................................................. 2-7
Installing the Ink Cartridges ................................................ 2-8
Important......................................................................... 2-9
Connecting the MFC ................................................................ 2-11
Connecting an External Telephone ................................... 2-11
Connecting an External Telephone
Answering Device (TAD)............................................. 2-11
Sequence ....................................................................... 2-11
Connections................................................................... 2-12
Recording Outgoing Message (OGM).......................... 2-13
Special Line Considerations .............................................. 2-13
Roll Over Phone Lines.................................................. 2-13
Two-Line Phone System............................................... 2-13
Converting Telephone Wall Outlets ............................. 2-14
Installing MFC, External Two-Line TAD and
Two-Line Telephone ................................................ 2-14