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...and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from Brother. (In the USA, you can visit us online for a complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax... (voice) Description Toner Drum IEEE-1284 Bi-directional Cable Paper Cassette #2 (Option) Owner's Manual Item TN-430 (Able to print 3000 pages) TN-460 (Able to print 6000 pages) DR-400 F2A046-10 LT-400 LE7096001 Product Registration (For USA Only) To Complete Your DCP-1400 Registration On-Line:...
...and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from Brother. (In the USA, you can visit us online for a complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax... (voice) Description Toner Drum IEEE-1284 Bi-directional Cable Paper Cassette #2 (Option) Owner's Manual Item TN-430 (Able to print 3000 pages) TN-460 (Able to print 6000 pages) DR-400 F2A046-10 LT-400 LE7096001 Product Registration (For USA Only) To Complete Your DCP-1400 Registration On-Line:...
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...up to the cost of purchase and provides for new products. iv D C P L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y ( U S A ) BROTHER THREE YEAR LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE FOR DCP-1400 (For USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have been used with this Product, or (6) this... a photocopy of your original accessory items and a copy of sale. Brother reserves the right to supply refurbished or remanufactured replacement parts provided that performs the same functions and performs as well as Toner, Drums, Print Heads, Ink Cartridges, etc. Retain your bill of ...
...up to the cost of purchase and provides for new products. iv D C P L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y ( U S A ) BROTHER THREE YEAR LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE FOR DCP-1400 (For USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have been used with this Product, or (6) this... a photocopy of your original accessory items and a copy of sale. Brother reserves the right to supply refurbished or remanufactured replacement parts provided that performs the same functions and performs as well as Toner, Drums, Print Heads, Ink Cartridges, etc. Retain your bill of ...
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...DCP/Facsimile machine free of charge if defective in material or workmanship. Neither Brother nor anyone other rights which vary from the use of supplies or consumable items that are non-Brother products. Warranty Service is available at Brother Authorized Service Centers throughout Canada. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International... the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping. For Technical Support or for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or...
...DCP/Facsimile machine free of charge if defective in material or workmanship. Neither Brother nor anyone other rights which vary from the use of supplies or consumable items that are non-Brother products. Warranty Service is available at Brother Authorized Service Centers throughout Canada. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International... the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping. For Technical Support or for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or...
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...to Know Your Digital Copier/Printer 1-1 Using This Manual 1-1 Finding Information 1-1 Conventions Used in This Manual 1-1 DCP-1400 Control Panel Overview 1-2 Inserting Originals for Copying 1-4 Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder 1-4 Using the Scanner...List 2-1 Choosing a Location 2-2 Important Safety Instructions 2-3 Release the Scanner Lock 2-3 Assembly 2-4 Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge 2-4 Paper 2-5 Acceptable Paper 2-5 Paper Capacity of Paper Cassette 2-5 Paper Specifications for the Cassette 2-5 Manual Feed Slot 2-6 Loading...
...to Know Your Digital Copier/Printer 1-1 Using This Manual 1-1 Finding Information 1-1 Conventions Used in This Manual 1-1 DCP-1400 Control Panel Overview 1-2 Inserting Originals for Copying 1-4 Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder 1-4 Using the Scanner...List 2-1 Choosing a Location 2-2 Important Safety Instructions 2-3 Release the Scanner Lock 2-3 Assembly 2-4 Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge 2-4 Paper 2-5 Acceptable Paper 2-5 Paper Capacity of Paper Cassette 2-5 Paper Specifications for the Cassette 2-5 Manual Feed Slot 2-6 Loading...
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Setting Cassette Usage 4-2 Setting the Print Density 4-2 Toner Save 4-2 Sleep Mode 4-3 5 Making Copies 5-1 Basic Copy Operations 5-1 Making a Single Copy (Using the ADF 5-1 Making Multiple Copies (Using the ADF ... in 1 5-8 Poster 5-8 Changing Default Copy Settings 5-9 Copy Mode (Type of Original 5-9 Copy Contrast 5-10 Paper Type 5-10 6 For DOS Users 6-1 How to Use the Brother DCP with Your DOS Application Software 6-1 What Does the Remote Printer Console Do 6-1 Remote Printer Console Main Program 6-1 Installing the Remote Printer Console 6-2 Using the Remote...
Setting Cassette Usage 4-2 Setting the Print Density 4-2 Toner Save 4-2 Sleep Mode 4-3 5 Making Copies 5-1 Basic Copy Operations 5-1 Making a Single Copy (Using the ADF 5-1 Making Multiple Copies (Using the ADF ... in 1 5-8 Poster 5-8 Changing Default Copy Settings 5-9 Copy Mode (Type of Original 5-9 Copy Contrast 5-10 Paper Type 5-10 6 For DOS Users 6-1 How to Use the Brother DCP with Your DOS Application Software 6-1 What Does the Remote Printer Console Do 6-1 Remote Printer Console Main Program 6-1 Installing the Remote Printer Console 6-2 Using the Remote...
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Resolution 8-5 Toner Save 8-5 Print Setting (For Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me Users Only 8-6 Duplex Printing (*2 8-6 Manual Duplex 8-6 Binding Offset 8-6 Watermark (*3 8-7 Print Watermark 8-7 In Background 8-7 Watermark Text 8-8 .../98/98SE/Me Users Only 8-11 Print Date & Time 8-12 Accessories Tab 8-13 Paper Source Setting 8-13 Default Source 8-13 Available Options 8-13 Support 8-14 Brother Solutions Center 8-14 Web Update 8-14 Check Setting 8-14 Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows® 2000 8-15 General Tab 8-15 Printing Preferences 8-15...
Resolution 8-5 Toner Save 8-5 Print Setting (For Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me Users Only 8-6 Duplex Printing (*2 8-6 Manual Duplex 8-6 Binding Offset 8-6 Watermark (*3 8-7 Print Watermark 8-7 In Background 8-7 Watermark Text 8-8 .../98/98SE/Me Users Only 8-11 Print Date & Time 8-12 Accessories Tab 8-13 Paper Source Setting 8-13 Default Source 8-13 Available Options 8-13 Support 8-14 Brother Solutions Center 8-14 Web Update 8-14 Check Setting 8-14 Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows® 2000 8-15 General Tab 8-15 Printing Preferences 8-15...
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...-6 Packing and Shipping the DCP 14-11 Lock the Scanner Lock 14-11 Routine Maintenance 14-14 Cleaning the Scanner 14-14 Cleaning the Printer 14-15 Cleaning the Drum Unit 14-16 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 14-16 How to Replace the Toner Cartridge 14-17 Replacing the Drum Unit 14-19...) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only 15-2 Important 15-3 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only 15-3 Important - About the Interface Cable 15-3 Warranty 15-3 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement... 15-3 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S xiii
...-6 Packing and Shipping the DCP 14-11 Lock the Scanner Lock 14-11 Routine Maintenance 14-14 Cleaning the Scanner 14-14 Cleaning the Printer 14-15 Cleaning the Drum Unit 14-16 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 14-16 How to Replace the Toner Cartridge 14-17 Replacing the Drum Unit 14-19...) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only 15-2 Important 15-3 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only 15-3 Important - About the Interface Cable 15-3 Warranty 15-3 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement... 15-3 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S xiii
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... to print until the indicator stays on and off when toner is low, so you access the Menu and Programming mode and stores your settings in your graphics application for further editing. Scan/OCR Press this key to cancel a copy operation. DCP-1400 Control Panel Overview 6 5 4 3 21 7 8 ...9 1 Stop Press this key to start scanning an original into your E-mail application, setting it in the DCP. 8 Scan Keys: Scan to E-mail Press this key to editable text...
... to print until the indicator stays on and off when toner is low, so you access the Menu and Programming mode and stores your settings in your graphics application for further editing. Scan/OCR Press this key to cancel a copy operation. DCP-1400 Control Panel Overview 6 5 4 3 21 7 8 ...9 1 Stop Press this key to start scanning an original into your E-mail application, setting it in the DCP. 8 Scan Keys: Scan to E-mail Press this key to editable text...
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...bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. If you do not pack the DCP correctly, you transport the DCP, use the packing materials that came with your warranty. 2-1 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS Note If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-800-853-6660 ...(in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in Montreal). You will need them to meet FCC Emission Requirements when you have the following items: Bi-directional Parallel Cable Cable Tie Drum Unit Assembly (With free Standard Toner ...
...bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. If you do not pack the DCP correctly, you transport the DCP, use the packing materials that came with your warranty. 2-1 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS Note If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-800-853-6660 ...(in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in Montreal). You will need them to meet FCC Emission Requirements when you have the following items: Bi-directional Parallel Cable Cable Tie Drum Unit Assembly (With free Standard Toner ...
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To prevent damage to the drum, do not expose it from side to side five or six times to light for longer than a few minutes. 2 Open the front cover of the DCP. 3 Insert the drum unit assembly into the DCP. 4 Close the front cover. ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-4 Assembly Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge) 1 Unpack the drum unit assembly including the toner cartridge, and gently rock it to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
To prevent damage to the drum, do not expose it from side to side five or six times to light for longer than a few minutes. 2 Open the front cover of the DCP. 3 Insert the drum unit assembly into the DCP. 4 Close the front cover. ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-4 Assembly Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge) 1 Unpack the drum unit assembly including the toner cartridge, and gently rock it to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
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... of these programming settings without the Owner's Manual. PAPER SIZE SETUP Options LETTER LEGAL Descriptions Selects size of paper for your type of toner cartridge. 4-2 Conserves power 4-3 Allows you purchased the 4-1 optional Cassette #2. LOCAL LANGUAGE (Canada Only) 1. ENGLISH FRENCH AUTO TEXT PHOTO...the menu selections, options and settings that are found in the DCP programs, use the Menu Selection Table below to French. COPY 6. CONTRAST 3. Selects the Copy resolution for received faxes. TONER SAVE 2. Menu Selection Table You can probably perform most of ...
... of these programming settings without the Owner's Manual. PAPER SIZE SETUP Options LETTER LEGAL Descriptions Selects size of paper for your type of toner cartridge. 4-2 Conserves power 4-3 Allows you purchased the 4-1 optional Cassette #2. LOCAL LANGUAGE (Canada Only) 1. ENGLISH FRENCH AUTO TEXT PHOTO...the menu selections, options and settings that are found in the DCP programs, use the Menu Selection Table below to French. COPY 6. CONTRAST 3. Selects the Copy resolution for received faxes. TONER SAVE 2. Menu Selection Table You can probably perform most of ...
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..., and then press Menu/Set. 4.PRINT DENSITY 3 Press Stop . Setting the Print Density You can conserve toner using this feature. Toner Save You can adjust print density, making your DCP to ON print appears somewhat lighter. When you want to keep special paper in Cassette #2. Choose CASSETTE#1 ONLY..., CASSETTE#2 ONLY or CASSETTE USAGE if you set Toner Save to choose the optional Cassette #2 if paper is out in Cassette...
..., and then press Menu/Set. 4.PRINT DENSITY 3 Press Stop . Setting the Print Density You can conserve toner using this feature. Toner Save You can adjust print density, making your DCP to ON print appears somewhat lighter. When you want to keep special paper in Cassette #2. Choose CASSETTE#1 ONLY..., CASSETTE#2 ONLY or CASSETTE USAGE if you set Toner Save to choose the optional Cassette #2 if paper is out in Cassette...
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As you want to its default settings 45 seconds after it finishes copying. These settings are temporary, and the DCP returns to use these temporary settings again, place the next original in the ADF or on the scanner glass before the 45 seconds expire. Note ... Copying Using Multiple Settings You can improve your settings and start over, press Clear Settings. Temporary Copy Settings You can try different combinations of Copies Toner Empty Copy Contrast Copy Ratio MAKING COPIES 5-3
As you want to its default settings 45 seconds after it finishes copying. These settings are temporary, and the DCP returns to use these temporary settings again, place the next original in the ADF or on the scanner glass before the 45 seconds expire. Note ... Copying Using Multiple Settings You can improve your settings and start over, press Clear Settings. Temporary Copy Settings You can try different combinations of Copies Toner Empty Copy Contrast Copy Ratio MAKING COPIES 5-3
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Advanced Tab *2 *3 *4 *5 *1 Change the tab settings by selecting one of the following icons: *1 Print Quality *2 Duplex Printing *3 Watermark *4 Page Setting *5 Device Option Print Quality (*1) Resolution You can change the resolution as follows: • 300 dpi • 600 dpi Toner Save You can save running costs by turning on the Toner Save Mode, which reduces the print density. 8-5 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)
Advanced Tab *2 *3 *4 *5 *1 Change the tab settings by selecting one of the following icons: *1 Print Quality *2 Duplex Printing *3 Watermark *4 Page Setting *5 Device Option Print Quality (*1) Resolution You can change the resolution as follows: • 300 dpi • 600 dpi Toner Save You can save running costs by turning on the Toner Save Mode, which reduces the print density. 8-5 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY)
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...identifies the problem and displays an error message. You can correct most common error messages. The DCP is out of paper or paper is too hot. Refill the cassette or remove the paper ...near the end of the drum unit or toner cartridge is not properly loaded in the paper cassette. If you have a print quality problem; The DCP will hear the cooling fan running while the display on the DCP shows COOLING DOWN, and WAIT FOR A WHILE...14 Troubleshooting and 14 Routine Maintenance Troubleshooting IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must call the Brother fax-back system.
...identifies the problem and displays an error message. You can correct most common error messages. The DCP is out of paper or paper is too hot. Refill the cassette or remove the paper ...near the end of the drum unit or toner cartridge is not properly loaded in the paper cassette. If you have a print quality problem; The DCP will hear the cooling fan running while the display on the DCP shows COOLING DOWN, and WAIT FOR A WHILE...14 Troubleshooting and 14 Routine Maintenance Troubleshooting IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must call the Brother fax-back system.
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... with a new one. (See page 14-17.) TONER LOW If the LCD shows TONER LOW, you see any jammed paper or other item, gently pull it will soon run out. T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 14 - 2 Open the front cover. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the DCP Error number at: In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In...
... with a new one. (See page 14-17.) TONER LOW If the LCD shows TONER LOW, you see any jammed paper or other item, gently pull it will soon run out. T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 14 - 2 Open the front cover. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the DCP Error number at: In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In...
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... is Jammed in the Paper Cassette 1 Pull the paper cassette out of paper jams. WARNING Do not use the DCP, some internal parts are extremely HOT! When you may damage the DCP and cause toner to scatter on the paper to flatten it in the paper cassette. 5 Reinstall the paper cassette. Front view Rear... the jammed paper from the paper tray because you open the front, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following three types of the DCP. 2 Remove any crinkled sheets. 3 Adjust the guides to fit. 4 Press down on the next printed pages.
... is Jammed in the Paper Cassette 1 Pull the paper cassette out of paper jams. WARNING Do not use the DCP, some internal parts are extremely HOT! When you may damage the DCP and cause toner to scatter on the paper to flatten it in the paper cassette. 5 Reinstall the paper cassette. Front view Rear... the jammed paper from the paper tray because you open the front, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following three types of the DCP. 2 Remove any crinkled sheets. 3 Adjust the guides to fit. 4 Press down on the next printed pages.
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Print a few copies of the DCP, the fuser may get dirty with toner powder and cause the next printed page(s) to look messy. Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit 1 Open the front cover. 2 Remove the drum unit ...
Print a few copies of the DCP, the fuser may get dirty with toner powder and cause the next printed page(s) to look messy. Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit 1 Open the front cover. 2 Remove the drum unit ...
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...showing an error message. (See page 14-1 to work with your DCP. Reduce the printer resolution. Most laser printers have text missing. In PaperPort®, from the File menu select File, select source, and then highlight the Brother TWAIN Driver and click Select. Clean them . This print may ...dirty. correctly. Adjust the top and bottom margins in . Try to see if LCD is plugged in. (See page 2-8.) • The toner cartridge and drum unit are the first two lines and last two lines, leaves 62 printable lines. Either the scanner or the primary corona wire...
...showing an error message. (See page 14-1 to work with your DCP. Reduce the printer resolution. Most laser printers have text missing. In PaperPort®, from the File menu select File, select source, and then highlight the Brother TWAIN Driver and click Select. Clean them . This print may ...dirty. correctly. Adjust the top and bottom margins in . Try to see if LCD is plugged in. (See page 2-8.) • The toner cartridge and drum unit are the first two lines and last two lines, leaves 62 printable lines. Either the scanner or the primary corona wire...
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...page 4-2.) Printed pages contain white stripes. White Stripes or Faint lmages You may cause this situation to occur. Dark Stripes or Toner Stains Clean the DCP's interior and the primary corona wire of the drum unit. (See Routine Maintenance and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on pages 14-... cleaning, you select the Paper Type that suits the paper in black text and graphic areas. Scattering Toner Adjust the print conditions in the Print Density setting. Check the DCP's environment. Adjust the print conditions in the Print Density setting. Printed pages are curled. Make sure ...
...page 4-2.) Printed pages contain white stripes. White Stripes or Faint lmages You may cause this situation to occur. Dark Stripes or Toner Stains Clean the DCP's interior and the primary corona wire of the drum unit. (See Routine Maintenance and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on pages 14-... cleaning, you select the Paper Type that suits the paper in black text and graphic areas. Scattering Toner Adjust the print conditions in the Print Density setting. Check the DCP's environment. Adjust the print conditions in the Print Density setting. Printed pages are curled. Make sure ...