Refurbished Brother MFC-5100C Color Inkjet MFP

Product Specifications & Hardware Details

• Brand: Brother
• MPN: MFC-5100C
• Model: MFC-5100C
• Type: Color Inkjet Plain Paper Multi-Function Center (Fax, Printer, Copier, Scanner)
• Standard Functions: Color Faxing, Black & White Faxing, Standalone Color/Mono Copying, Local Color Printing, Local Color Scanning.
• Optional Functions: None (Designed strictly as a desktop multi-function office workspace companion system).
• What's Included in the Box: Brother MFC-5100C Base Unit, 100-Sheet Rear-Loading Paper Support Tray, Starter Ink Cartridges, Computer Interface Connectivity Cable, Telephone Line Cord, and Power Cable.
• Required Items (Sold Separately): Standard letter-size plain paper or photo media, replacement Brother LC21 series ink cartridges (LC21BK Black, LC21C Cyan, LC21M Magenta, LC21Y Yellow), and a standard printer connection data interface cable.

Technical Specifications

Available Options & Consumables

We stock a full range of official accessories and replacement supplies for the Brother MFC-5100C. You can add these to your order directly from the accessories tab below:

• Ink Cartridge Replacements: Brother LC21BK (Black), LC21C (Cyan), LC21M (Magenta), and LC21Y (Yellow) individual cartridge lines
• Media Handling: Optimally manages standard multi-purpose copier paper, premium glossy photo media, and envelopes up to legal size (8.5 inches x 14 inches)
• PC Connectivity: Dual-interface connectivity layout featuring both standard parallel and high-speed USB configuration ports

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What are the main layout advantages of the MFC-5100C flatbed architecture?
  Unlike traditional sheet-fed multi-function designs that require single sheets to pass through rollers, the built-in color flatbed glass platen allows you to easily copy, scan, or fax bound books, thick manuals, identification cards, receipts, and delicate files safely.
• Can I change single color cartridges when they go empty?
  Yes. The MFC-5100C runs on individual Brother LC21 ink cartridges. This separate tank configuration ensures you only replace the single color that is empty, maximizing ink efficiency over bundled block models.
• What happens if the paper runs empty during an active incoming fax transmission?
  The machine features an integrated 4 MB onboard memory cache that automatically saves up to 200 pages of incoming document streams. Your data remains completely safe in memory and prints out instantly as soon as paper is reloaded.