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... updates. • To keep your receipt; may support an insurance claim by insurance; Brother numbers Important For technical help us notify you will be made from your Digital Copier/Printer needs. Your registration with Brother International Corporation, you of your product should you lose your machine performance up to your product and special...
... updates. • To keep your receipt; may support an insurance claim by insurance; Brother numbers Important For technical help us notify you will be made from your Digital Copier/Printer needs. Your registration with Brother International Corporation, you of your product should you lose your machine performance up to your product and special...
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...scanner glass 29 Cleaning the print head 29 Checking the print quality 30 Checking the print alignment 31 B Troubleshooting 32 Error and Maintenance messages 32 Printer jam or paper jam 36 Troubleshooting 39 If you are having difficulty with your machine 39 Machine Information 45 Checking the serial number 45 Reset...C Menu and features 46 On-screen programming 46 Menu keys ...46 Menu table ...48 D Specifications 55 General ...55 Print media...57 Copy ...58 Scanner ...59 Printer ...60 Interfaces ...61 Network ...61 Computer requirements 62 Consumable items 63 E Index 64 vi
...scanner glass 29 Cleaning the print head 29 Checking the print quality 30 Checking the print alignment 31 B Troubleshooting 32 Error and Maintenance messages 32 Printer jam or paper jam 36 Troubleshooting 39 If you are having difficulty with your machine 39 Machine Information 45 Checking the serial number 45 Reset...C Menu and features 46 On-screen programming 46 Menu keys ...46 Menu table ...48 D Specifications 55 General ...55 Print media...57 Copy ...58 Scanner ...59 Printer ...60 Interfaces ...61 Network ...61 Computer requirements 62 Consumable items 63 E Index 64 vi
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Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM Top Menu will appear. e Click PDF documents. Viewing Documentation (...ROM into your PC. If the model name screen appears, choose your model name) from the Start menu, select Brother, DCP-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name and click next. When you are ready to read the Advanced User's ...-click start.exe. b Double-click the Documentation icon. c If the language screen appears, double- Note If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to use the advanced Copy, Printer, Scanner and Network features.
Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM Top Menu will appear. e Click PDF documents. Viewing Documentation (...ROM into your PC. If the model name screen appears, choose your model name) from the Start menu, select Brother, DCP-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name and click next. When you are ready to read the Advanced User's ...-click start.exe. b Double-click the Documentation icon. c If the language screen appears, double- Note If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to use the advanced Copy, Printer, Scanner and Network features.
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... finished, and then pull the tray completely out of the envelopes or postcards. 1 2 c Select Reverse Print (Windows®) or Reverse Page Orientation (Macintosh) in the printer driver's dialog box and then adjust the size and margin in the illustration. 12 If you may not be able to fit the size of...
... finished, and then pull the tray completely out of the envelopes or postcards. 1 2 c Select Reverse Print (Windows®) or Reverse Page Orientation (Macintosh) in the printer driver's dialog box and then adjust the size and margin in the illustration. 12 If you may not be able to fit the size of...
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... page 14.) When you load. Loading paper Recommended print media 2 To get the best print quality for this purpose. When you print on Brother Photo paper, load one extra sheet in the paper tray. When using "3M Transparency Film" when you use plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper... below.) We recommend using transparencies or photo paper, remove each sheet at once to choose the proper print media in the "Basic" tab of the printer driver or in the Paper Type setting of the same photo paper in the paper tray. the surface may not be completely dry and may...
... page 14.) When you load. Loading paper Recommended print media 2 To get the best print quality for this purpose. When you print on Brother Photo paper, load one extra sheet in the paper tray. When using "3M Transparency Film" when you use plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper... below.) We recommend using transparencies or photo paper, remove each sheet at once to choose the proper print media in the "Basic" tab of the printer driver or in the Paper Type setting of the same photo paper in the paper tray. the surface may not be completely dry and may...
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uuSoftware User's Guide: Printing (Windows®). Use only transparencies recommended for laser printers/copiers may stain your next document. uuSoftware User's Guide: Printing (Macintosh) Important DO NOT use the following kinds of paper: • Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or ...
uuSoftware User's Guide: Printing (Windows®). Use only transparencies recommended for laser printers/copiers may stain your next document. uuSoftware User's Guide: Printing (Macintosh) Important DO NOT use the following kinds of paper: • Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or ...
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Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 2 2 Printer Yes Yes Yes Yes User Defined Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes User Defined User Defined Yes Yes Yes Yes User Defined Yes Yes Yes Yes ...
Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 2 2 Printer Yes Yes Yes Yes User Defined Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes User Defined User Defined Yes Yes Yes Yes User Defined Yes Yes Yes Yes ...
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...your application, choose the Print command. uuSoftware User's Guide: Printing (Windows®) uuSoftware User's Guide: Printing (Macintosh) a Install the Brother printer driver from the 5 CD-ROM. (uuQuick Setup Guide) b From your computer. c Choose the name of your machine in the ...are using. 5 How to change in the Print dialog box and click Properties or Preferences, depending on the application you must install the printer driver. f Click Print to begin printing. 23 Commonly used settings include: Media Type Print Quality Paper Size...
...your application, choose the Print command. uuSoftware User's Guide: Printing (Windows®) uuSoftware User's Guide: Printing (Macintosh) a Install the Brother printer driver from the 5 CD-ROM. (uuQuick Setup Guide) b From your computer. c Choose the name of your machine in the ...are using. 5 How to change in the Print dialog box and click Properties or Preferences, depending on the application you must install the printer driver. f Click Print to begin printing. 23 Commonly used settings include: Media Type Print Quality Paper Size...
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...approximately four weeks depending on the LCD, each operation works in the Print Settings of the printer driver. You can make copies in black & white. An ink cartridge is not cleared, call Brother Customer Service. Take out the new ink cartridge and re-install it slowly until you ...until it clicks. (See Replacing the ink cartridges uu page 26.) Use a new Genuine Brother Innobella™ Ink Cartridge. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. You can use the machine as a black & white printer. Copying If the paper type is set to anything except Plain Paper or Inkjet...
...approximately four weeks depending on the LCD, each operation works in the Print Settings of the printer driver. You can make copies in black & white. An ink cartridge is not cleared, call Brother Customer Service. Take out the new ink cartridge and re-install it slowly until you ...until it clicks. (See Replacing the ink cartridges uu page 26.) Use a new Genuine Brother Innobella™ Ink Cartridge. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. You can use the machine as a black & white printer. Copying If the paper type is set to anything except Plain Paper or Inkjet...
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... itself after clearing a printer jam. 2 The machine automatically cleans itself after sitting idle for more than 45 days (infrequent use). 3 The machine automatically cleans itself after a period of non-Brother ink may not be covered under the warranty. The use of non-Brother supplies may cause frequent... is nearly full. Action The ink absorber box or flushing box will fill up . Note Repairs resulting from your machine serviced. (See Brother numbers uu page i.) Order a new ink cartridge. Because these boxes will need to have been replaced 12 times. The number of ink...
... itself after clearing a printer jam. 2 The machine automatically cleans itself after sitting idle for more than 45 days (infrequent use). 3 The machine automatically cleans itself after a period of non-Brother ink may not be covered under the warranty. The use of non-Brother supplies may cause frequent... is nearly full. Action The ink absorber box or flushing box will fill up . Note Repairs resulting from your machine serviced. (See Brother numbers uu page i.) Order a new ink cartridge. Because these boxes will need to have been replaced 12 times. The number of ink...
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...Or, choose matches the size of paper or paper is not properly loaded in a Portrait position, by setting the paper guides at both ends. (See Printer jam or paper jam uu page 36.) B The machine's memory is full. Troubleshooting Error Message No Cartridge No Paper Fed Out of the paper pick... Action An ink cartridge is not installed properly. Remove the jammed paper by following the steps in Printer jam or paper jam uu page 36. Remove the jammed paper by following the steps in Printer jam or paper jam uu page 36. If a copy operation is in process Press Stop/Exit...
...Or, choose matches the size of paper or paper is not properly loaded in a Portrait position, by setting the paper guides at both ends. (See Printer jam or paper jam uu page 36.) B The machine's memory is full. Troubleshooting Error Message No Cartridge No Paper Fed Out of the paper pick... Action An ink cartridge is not installed properly. Remove the jammed paper by following the steps in Printer jam or paper jam uu page 36. Remove the jammed paper by following the steps in Printer jam or paper jam uu page 36. If a copy operation is in process Press Stop/Exit...
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Printer jam or paper jam B Take out the jammed paper depending on where it , and then close it is closed properly. c Close the Jam Clear Cover. d If the paper support flap is open, close the paper support. a Unplug the machine from the AC power outlet. Pull the jammed paper out of the machine. Make sure the cover is jammed in the machine. b Open the Jam Clear Cover (1) at the back of the machine. Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. 1 e Pull out the jammed paper (1). 1 36
Printer jam or paper jam B Take out the jammed paper depending on where it , and then close it is closed properly. c Close the Jam Clear Cover. d If the paper support flap is open, close the paper support. a Unplug the machine from the AC power outlet. Pull the jammed paper out of the machine. Make sure the cover is jammed in the machine. b Open the Jam Clear Cover (1) at the back of the machine. Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. 1 e Pull out the jammed paper (1). 1 36
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... Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Check that country. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. Using non-Brother supplies may affect the print quality, hardware performance, and machine reliability. If you think there is a problem with your machine B Printing Difficulty ... both the machine and your machine, check the chart and follow the troubleshooting tips. Most problems can be made from within that the correct printer driver has been installed and chosen. 39 If you bought the machine. One or more ink cartridges have reached the end of their life...
... Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Check that country. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. Using non-Brother supplies may affect the print quality, hardware performance, and machine reliability. If you think there is a problem with your machine B Printing Difficulty ... both the machine and your machine, check the chart and follow the troubleshooting tips. Most problems can be made from within that the correct printer driver has been installed and chosen. 39 If you bought the machine. One or more ink cartridges have reached the end of their life...
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...printing. Select this option to enable the printer. If the printer is online. (Windows® 7) Click /Devices and Printers. If old unprinted data remains in the printer driver spooler, it will show Use Printer Online. Right-click Brother DCP-XXXXX (where XXXXX is your model ...name) and choose See what's printing. Right-click Brother DCP-XXXXX (where XXXXX is your model ...
...printing. Select this option to enable the printer. If the printer is online. (Windows® 7) Click /Devices and Printers. If old unprinted data remains in the printer driver spooler, it will show Use Printer Online. Right-click Brother DCP-XXXXX (where XXXXX is your model ...name) and choose See what's printing. Right-click Brother DCP-XXXXX (where XXXXX is your model ...
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... the print alignment uu page 31.) Printed text or images are blurred. Make sure you are using Genuine Brother Innobella™ Ink. Stains appear on the reverse side Make sure the printer platen is not dirty with ink. (uuAdvanced User's Guide: or at the top center of paper. (...(See Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 15.) Printing appears dirty or ink seems to run. Cleaning the machine's printer platen) Make sure you are using Genuine Brother Innobella™ Ink. Check the print quality. (See Checking the print quality uu page 30.) Make sure that the Media...
... the print alignment uu page 31.) Printed text or images are blurred. Make sure you are using Genuine Brother Innobella™ Ink. Stains appear on the reverse side Make sure the printer platen is not dirty with ink. (uuAdvanced User's Guide: or at the top center of paper. (...(See Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 15.) Printing appears dirty or ink seems to run. Cleaning the machine's printer platen) Make sure you are using Genuine Brother Innobella™ Ink. Check the print quality. (See Checking the print quality uu page 30.) Make sure that the Media...
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... support flap is not full color in the paper tray. Borderless printing is too slow. An extra sheet has been included in the printer driver Advanced tab (Windows®) or Color Settings (Macintosh). Do not extend the paper tray when you are not stacked neatly. Printing... (continued) Difficulty Suggestions The printouts are using Genuine Brother Innobella™ Ink. Try changing the printer driver setting. When you do not push the paper in too far. (See step e in Loading paper and other...
... support flap is not full color in the paper tray. Borderless printing is too slow. An extra sheet has been included in the printer driver Advanced tab (Windows®) or Color Settings (Macintosh). Do not extend the paper tray when you are not stacked neatly. Printing... (continued) Difficulty Suggestions The printouts are using Genuine Brother Innobella™ Ink. Try changing the printer driver setting. When you do not push the paper in too far. (See step e in Loading paper and other...
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...setup program or other program to the instruction manual that your machine in the Device Selector application located in Macintosh HD/Library/Printers/Brother/Utilities/DeviceSelector or from the model list in this list. Investigate the problem using a firewall function of anti-spyware or... antivirus security software, temporarily disable it and then install the Brother software. Press a or b to choose 3.Network. In Port number: Enter 54925. Press Menu, and then press a or b to choose ...
...setup program or other program to the instruction manual that your machine in the Device Selector application located in Macintosh HD/Library/Printers/Brother/Utilities/DeviceSelector or from the model list in this list. Investigate the problem using a firewall function of anti-spyware or... antivirus security software, temporarily disable it and then install the Brother software. Press a or b to choose 3.Network. In Port number: Enter 54925. Press Menu, and then press a or b to choose ...
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D 55 For additional specifications visit http://www.brother.com/ for details. D Specifications D General D Note This chapter provides a summary of the machine's specifications. Printer Type Print Head Memory Capacity LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Power Source Power Consumption 1 Inkjet Black: Piezo with 94 nozzles 1 Color: Piezo with 94 nozzles ...
D 55 For additional specifications visit http://www.brother.com/ for details. D Specifications D General D Note This chapter provides a summary of the machine's specifications. Printer Type Print Head Memory Capacity LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Power Source Power Consumption 1 Inkjet Black: Piezo with 94 nozzles 1 Color: Piezo with 94 nozzles ...
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Printer D Resolution Printing Width 1 Borderless 3 Print Speed 4 Up to 1200 6000 dpi 8.26 in. [8.5 in. (borderless) 2] Letter, A4, A6, Photo 4" 6", Index Card 5" 8", Photo 2L 5" 7" 1 When printing on letter size paper. 2 When the Borderless feature is set to On. 3 See Paper type and size for each operation uu page 17. 4 For detailed specifications visit http://www.brother.com/. 60
Printer D Resolution Printing Width 1 Borderless 3 Print Speed 4 Up to 1200 6000 dpi 8.26 in. [8.5 in. (borderless) 2] Letter, A4, A6, Photo 4" 6", Index Card 5" 8", Photo 2L 5" 7" 1 When printing on letter size paper. 2 When the Borderless feature is set to On. 3 See Paper type and size for each operation uu page 17. 4 For detailed specifications visit http://www.brother.com/. 60
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...specifications, see the Network User's Guide. The machine can connect your machine to a computer that is available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com/. 61 Also included is no longer than 6 feet (2 m). Wireless Network Security SSID (32 chr), WEP 64/128 bit, WPA...AES) Setup Support Utility AOSS™ Yes WPS Yes 1 See Computer requirements uu page 62. Network D Note For more advanced printer management, use the latest Brother BRAdmin Professional utility version that has a USB 1.1 interface. 2 Third party USB ports are not supported. IEEE 802.11b/g/n (...
...specifications, see the Network User's Guide. The machine can connect your machine to a computer that is available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com/. 61 Also included is no longer than 6 feet (2 m). Wireless Network Security SSID (32 chr), WEP 64/128 bit, WPA...AES) Setup Support Utility AOSS™ Yes WPS Yes 1 See Computer requirements uu page 62. Network D Note For more advanced printer management, use the latest Brother BRAdmin Professional utility version that has a USB 1.1 interface. 2 Third party USB ports are not supported. IEEE 802.11b/g/n (...