Users Manual - English
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... with the carrier. Warning When shipping the Printer, DO NOT remove the INK CARTRIDGES from the computer. Failure to the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1 DO NOT remove the ink cartridges. Remove the AC Adapter and Parallel Interface Cable if connected (MP-21CDX or PA-21MP user only). Fig. 0-2 Remove the Cable ! It is recommended...
... with the carrier. Warning When shipping the Printer, DO NOT remove the INK CARTRIDGES from the computer. Failure to the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1 DO NOT remove the ink cartridges. Remove the AC Adapter and Parallel Interface Cable if connected (MP-21CDX or PA-21MP user only). Fig. 0-2 Remove the Cable ! It is recommended...
Users Manual - English
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... DO NOT turn off or suspend your PC while the printer LEDs are sharp pins inside the Ink Cartridge Slot. Warning DO NOT put your fingers. Warning DO NOT push the shutters in the ink cartridge slot with your hands into the printer or move the carriage by hand. Printer Do's and ...Don't for Optimum Print Quality ! The printer may move the carriage by itself and cause injury. Remove the Printer Interface Card Cable and AC Adapter if connected (MP-21CDX or optional ...
... DO NOT turn off or suspend your PC while the printer LEDs are sharp pins inside the Ink Cartridge Slot. Warning DO NOT put your fingers. Warning DO NOT push the shutters in the ink cartridge slot with your hands into the printer or move the carriage by hand. Printer Do's and ...Don't for Optimum Print Quality ! The printer may move the carriage by itself and cause injury. Remove the Printer Interface Card Cable and AC Adapter if connected (MP-21CDX or optional ...
Users Manual - English
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...1-2 Printer Overview 1-2 Features 1-3 Operating and Storage Environment 1-4 CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING PAPER SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 ABOUT BROTHER SPECIAL PAPER About Brother Special Coated Paper About Brother Special Glossy Paper 2-4 2-4 2-5 LOADING PAPER 2-6 How to Load Paper in the Paper Feeding Slot ...Paper in the Auto Cut Sheet Feeder (MP-21CDX or optional SF-21MP users only) 2-9 CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL LED AND BUTTONS LEDs Buttons 3-1 3-1 3-3 CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE PRINT HEAD 4-1 REPLACING THE INK CARTRIDGES 4-2 CLEANING THE PRINTER 4-5 REPACKING THE ...
...1-2 Printer Overview 1-2 Features 1-3 Operating and Storage Environment 1-4 CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING PAPER SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 ABOUT BROTHER SPECIAL PAPER About Brother Special Coated Paper About Brother Special Glossy Paper 2-4 2-4 2-5 LOADING PAPER 2-6 How to Load Paper in the Paper Feeding Slot ...Paper in the Auto Cut Sheet Feeder (MP-21CDX or optional SF-21MP users only) 2-9 CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL LED AND BUTTONS LEDs Buttons 3-1 3-1 3-3 CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE PRINT HEAD 4-1 REPLACING THE INK CARTRIDGES 4-2 CLEANING THE PRINTER 4-5 REPACKING THE ...
Users Manual - English
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USER'S GUIDE ABOUT YOUR PRINTER Printer Overview PC Card Cable Top Cover Printer Interface Card (CI-100) Fig. 1-1 Front View AC Adapter Connector Auto Cut Sheet Feeder -1 AC Adapter -2 Straight Paper Path Slot Paper Feeding Slot Guide Parallel Interface Cable -2 Printer Stand Fig. 1-2 Rear View Ink Cartridges (LC03BC, LC03MY) Fig. 1-3 Inside the Printer 1-(MP-21CDX or optional SF-21MP users only) 2-(MP-21CDX or optional PA-21MP users only) 1-2 Paper Release Lever Print Head
USER'S GUIDE ABOUT YOUR PRINTER Printer Overview PC Card Cable Top Cover Printer Interface Card (CI-100) Fig. 1-1 Front View AC Adapter Connector Auto Cut Sheet Feeder -1 AC Adapter -2 Straight Paper Path Slot Paper Feeding Slot Guide Parallel Interface Cable -2 Printer Stand Fig. 1-2 Rear View Ink Cartridges (LC03BC, LC03MY) Fig. 1-3 Inside the Printer 1-(MP-21CDX or optional SF-21MP users only) 2-(MP-21CDX or optional PA-21MP users only) 1-2 Paper Release Lever Print Head
Users Manual - English
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... on Brother special coated paper and glossy paper, you have emptied an ink cartridge. When you run out of ink, you can get wonderful output at 720 dpi You can get excellent high resolution output. When carried with you anywhere, any time you want . t AC Adapter and Parallel Interface Connector (MP-21CDX or ...an AC adapter and a printer cable with fewer paper jams. t Auto Cut Sheet Feeder (MP-21CDX or SF-21MP users only) The Feeder is detachable.When using the PC Card slot, use the AC adapter (MP-21CDX or optional PA-21MP users only), it is so quiet (less than 40dBA), that it 's...
... on Brother special coated paper and glossy paper, you have emptied an ink cartridge. When you run out of ink, you can get wonderful output at 720 dpi You can get excellent high resolution output. When carried with you anywhere, any time you want . t AC Adapter and Parallel Interface Connector (MP-21CDX or ...an AC adapter and a printer cable with fewer paper jams. t Auto Cut Sheet Feeder (MP-21CDX or SF-21MP users only) The Feeder is detachable.When using the PC Card slot, use the AC adapter (MP-21CDX or optional PA-21MP users only), it is so quiet (less than 40dBA), that it 's...
Users Manual - English
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... but you still have problems, consult your dealer or our authorized service representative before returning this product. 5-1 One or more ink cartridges are not installed correctly or are missing. Replace the ink cartridge with the button as you unplug the printer, then plug it in the printer by referring to , it is recommended that...by blinking or turning on the next page. Note If the printer does not operate as described below. When using the Auto Cut Sheet Feeder (MP-21CDX or SF-21MP users only), press the (On/Off) button after reinstalling the paper stack into the Feeder.
... but you still have problems, consult your dealer or our authorized service representative before returning this product. 5-1 One or more ink cartridges are not installed correctly or are missing. Replace the ink cartridge with the button as you unplug the printer, then plug it in the printer by referring to , it is recommended that...by blinking or turning on the next page. Note If the printer does not operate as described below. When using the Auto Cut Sheet Feeder (MP-21CDX or SF-21MP users only), press the (On/Off) button after reinstalling the paper stack into the Feeder.
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...• The printer is turned on. • The (On/Off) LED is on , replace the ink cartridge(s). • The Printer Interface Card and the cable is securely connected between the printer and computer or the...is the correct one or more are not on . Check to see if the AC adapter (MP-21CDX or PA-21MP users only) is plugged into a live power source or the Printer Interface Card ...is on . Check that both ends of this manual. • In Windows, the MP-21C/CDX printer is selected in the printer settings in your printer. If the (Alarm) LED is blinking or on...
...• The printer is turned on. • The (On/Off) LED is on , replace the ink cartridge(s). • The Printer Interface Card and the cable is securely connected between the printer and computer or the...is the correct one or more are not on . Check to see if the AC adapter (MP-21CDX or PA-21MP users only) is plugged into a live power source or the Printer Interface Card ...is on . Check that both ends of this manual. • In Windows, the MP-21C/CDX printer is selected in the printer settings in your printer. If the (Alarm) LED is blinking or on...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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... you want to move or ship the printer. 1. Auto Cut Sheet Feeder (MP-21CDX only) PC Card Cable Printer Interface Card (CI-100-PC Card) Ink Cartridges (LC03BC, LC03MY) AC adapter -100V (MP-21CDX only) Parallel Interface Cable (MP-21CDX only) Floppy Disks AC adapter -200V (MP-21CDX only) User's Guide Quick Setup Guide Fig. 2 Components in case you have...
... you want to move or ship the printer. 1. Auto Cut Sheet Feeder (MP-21CDX only) PC Card Cable Printer Interface Card (CI-100-PC Card) Ink Cartridges (LC03BC, LC03MY) AC adapter -100V (MP-21CDX only) Parallel Interface Cable (MP-21CDX only) Floppy Disks AC adapter -200V (MP-21CDX only) User's Guide Quick Setup Guide Fig. 2 Components in case you have...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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...printer. Parts supplied with your printer Model Printer Ink Cartridges Printer Interface Card PC Card Cable Auto Cut Sheet Feeder AC Adapter Parallel Interface Cable MP-21 C × (Option) × (Option) × (Option) MP-21CDX ! CPU: RAM: Hard Disk Drive: ...follow the steps below . The steps required for setting up as shown in . MP-21CDX MP-21C Printer Interface Card Parallel Cable Optional Page PA-21MP A: Printer Interface Card 1 1 4 B: PC Card Cable 2 2 7 C: Parallel Cable 1 1 8 D: Ink 3 3 2 2 10 E: Printer Driver 4 4 3 3 13 Computer ...
...printer. Parts supplied with your printer Model Printer Ink Cartridges Printer Interface Card PC Card Cable Auto Cut Sheet Feeder AC Adapter Parallel Interface Cable MP-21 C × (Option) × (Option) × (Option) MP-21CDX ! CPU: RAM: Hard Disk Drive: ...follow the steps below . The steps required for setting up as shown in . MP-21CDX MP-21C Printer Interface Card Parallel Cable Optional Page PA-21MP A: Printer Interface Card 1 1 4 B: PC Card Cable 2 2 7 C: Parallel Cable 1 1 8 D: Ink 3 3 2 2 10 E: Printer Driver 4 4 3 3 13 Computer ...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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ABOUT YOUR PRINTER Printer Overview PC Card Cable Top Cover Printer Interface Card (CI-100) Fig. 3 Front View AC Adapter Connector Auto Cut Sheet Feeder -1 AC Adapter- 2 Straight Paper Path Slot Paper Feeding Slot Guide Parallel Interface Cable -2 Fig. 4 Rear View Printer Stand Print Head Release Lever Ink Cartridges (LC03BC, LC03MY) Fig. 5 Inside the Printer 1) MP-21CDX or optional SF-21MP users only 2) MP-21CDX or optional PA-21MP users only 3
ABOUT YOUR PRINTER Printer Overview PC Card Cable Top Cover Printer Interface Card (CI-100) Fig. 3 Front View AC Adapter Connector Auto Cut Sheet Feeder -1 AC Adapter- 2 Straight Paper Path Slot Paper Feeding Slot Guide Parallel Interface Cable -2 Fig. 4 Rear View Printer Stand Print Head Release Lever Ink Cartridges (LC03BC, LC03MY) Fig. 5 Inside the Printer 1) MP-21CDX or optional SF-21MP users only 2) MP-21CDX or optional PA-21MP users only 3
Service Manual
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... I-14 4.11 Replacing The Ink Cartridges I -1 3. SPECIFICATIONS I-5 4.1 Printing I-5 4.2 Functions I-5 4.3 Electrical and Mechanical I-6 4.4 Environment I-6 4.5 Dimensions and Weight I-6 4.6 Recommended Paper I-6 4.7 Paper Specifications I-7 4.8 Printable Area I-8 4.9 Control Panel (LED and Buttons I -16 5. Purge I -10 4.10 How To Clean the Print Head - TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER I FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS 1. ELECTRONICS II-3 2.1 General Block Diagram (MP-21C/MP-21CDX II-3 2.2 Electric Cofiguration...
... I-14 4.11 Replacing The Ink Cartridges I -1 3. SPECIFICATIONS I-5 4.1 Printing I-5 4.2 Functions I-5 4.3 Electrical and Mechanical I-6 4.4 Environment I-6 4.5 Dimensions and Weight I-6 4.6 Recommended Paper I-6 4.7 Paper Specifications I-7 4.8 Printable Area I-8 4.9 Control Panel (LED and Buttons I -16 5. Purge I -10 4.10 How To Clean the Print Head - TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER I FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS 1. ELECTRONICS II-3 2.1 General Block Diagram (MP-21C/MP-21CDX II-3 2.2 Electric Cofiguration...
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...to 30 sheets of paper. AC Adapter and Parallel Interface Connector (MP-21CDX or PA-21MP users only) When you have to change only the ink cartridges. You need to use the Parallel Interface Connector instead. I-2 When you run out of ink, you want to print faster, use the AC Adapter. When ...carried with fewer paper jams. Auto Cut Sheet Feeder (MP-21CDX or SF-21MP users only) When using the Feeder, you have emptied an ink cartridge. When you are using the Parallel Interface Connector. It will take half the printing time compared to ...
...to 30 sheets of paper. AC Adapter and Parallel Interface Connector (MP-21CDX or PA-21MP users only) When you have to change only the ink cartridges. You need to use the Parallel Interface Connector instead. I-2 When you run out of ink, you want to print faster, use the AC Adapter. When ...carried with fewer paper jams. Auto Cut Sheet Feeder (MP-21CDX or SF-21MP users only) When using the Feeder, you have emptied an ink cartridge. When you are using the Parallel Interface Connector. It will take half the printing time compared to ...
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... II-3 2.1 General Block Diagram (MP-21C/MP-21CDX II-3 2.2 Electrical Configuration II-4 2.3 Main PCB II-5 2.3.1 Data Reception II-5 2.3.2 Control Panel II-5 2.3.3 Paper Feed and Carriage Motor Drive Circuit II-6 2.3.4 Paper Sensor II-7 2.3.5 Cartridge Detection II-8 2.3.6 Head Voltage Control II-9 2.3.7 Home Position Detection of Printing Mechanism II-11 3.2 Print Head II-12 3.3 Ink Cartridge II-14 3.4 Head Maintenance...
... II-3 2.1 General Block Diagram (MP-21C/MP-21CDX II-3 2.2 Electrical Configuration II-4 2.3 Main PCB II-5 2.3.1 Data Reception II-5 2.3.2 Control Panel II-5 2.3.3 Paper Feed and Carriage Motor Drive Circuit II-6 2.3.4 Paper Sensor II-7 2.3.5 Cartridge Detection II-8 2.3.6 Head Voltage Control II-9 2.3.7 Home Position Detection of Printing Mechanism II-11 3.2 Print Head II-12 3.3 Ink Cartridge II-14 3.4 Head Maintenance...
Service Manual
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... the power on. 4. Front cover Carriage ASSY Fig. 3.1 Ink cartridge BC Ink cartridge MY III-4 Release the Carriage ASSY from the sealing cap using the Service software tool. (3) Remove the Ink cartridges BC and MY from leaking out of Disassembly unless otherwise stated.... DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY PROCEDURE Note: Reassembly is the reverse of the Print head. Please refer to the Notes relating to Reassembly information. 4.1 Ink Cartridge, ACSF (For MP-21CDX Only) (1) For MP-21CDX, remove...
... the power on. 4. Front cover Carriage ASSY Fig. 3.1 Ink cartridge BC Ink cartridge MY III-4 Release the Carriage ASSY from the sealing cap using the Service software tool. (3) Remove the Ink cartridges BC and MY from leaking out of Disassembly unless otherwise stated.... DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY PROCEDURE Note: Reassembly is the reverse of the Print head. Please refer to the Notes relating to Reassembly information. 4.1 Ink Cartridge, ACSF (For MP-21CDX Only) (1) For MP-21CDX, remove...
Service Manual
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... and packing materials in the Printer Carton Box 1 Auto Cut Sheet Feeder (MP-21CDX only) PC Card Cable Printer Interface Card (CI-100-PC Card) Ink Cartridges (LC03BC, LC03MY) AC adapter -100V (MP-21CDX only) Parallel Interface Cable (MP-21CDX only) Floppy Disks AC adapter -200V (MP-21CDX only) User's Guide Quick Setup Guide Fig. 2 Components in case you want...
... and packing materials in the Printer Carton Box 1 Auto Cut Sheet Feeder (MP-21CDX only) PC Card Cable Printer Interface Card (CI-100-PC Card) Ink Cartridges (LC03BC, LC03MY) AC adapter -100V (MP-21CDX only) Parallel Interface Cable (MP-21CDX only) Floppy Disks AC adapter -200V (MP-21CDX only) User's Guide Quick Setup Guide Fig. 2 Components in case you want...
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... . Parts supplied with your printer Model Printer Ink Cartridges Printer Interface Card PC Card Cable Auto Cut Sheet Feeder AC Adapter Parallel Interface Cable MP-21 C × (Option) × (Option) × (Option) MP-21CDX ! The steps required for setting up as ...the printer. Follow the order of setting up the printer varies by model. MP-21CDX MP-21C Printer Interface Card Parallel Cable Optional Page PA-21MP A: Printer Interface Card 1 1 4 B: PC Card Cable 2 2 7 C: Parallel Cable 1 1 8 D: Ink 3 3 2 2 10 E: Printer Driver 4 4 3 3 13 ...
... . Parts supplied with your printer Model Printer Ink Cartridges Printer Interface Card PC Card Cable Auto Cut Sheet Feeder AC Adapter Parallel Interface Cable MP-21 C × (Option) × (Option) × (Option) MP-21CDX ! The steps required for setting up as ...the printer. Follow the order of setting up the printer varies by model. MP-21CDX MP-21C Printer Interface Card Parallel Cable Optional Page PA-21MP A: Printer Interface Card 1 1 4 B: PC Card Cable 2 2 7 C: Parallel Cable 1 1 8 D: Ink 3 3 2 2 10 E: Printer Driver 4 4 3 3 13 ...
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ABOUT YOUR PRINTER Printer Overview PC Card Cable Top Cover Printer Interface Card (CI-100) Fig. 3 Front View AC Adapter Connector Auto Cut Sheet Feeder -1 Straight Paper Path Slot Paper Feeding Slot Guide Parallel Interface Cable -2 AC Adapter- 2 Fig. 4 Rear View Printer Stand Print Head Release Lever Ink Cartridges (LC03BC, LC03MY) Fig. 5 Inside the Printer 1) MP-21CDX or optional SF-21MP users only 2) MP-21CDX or optional PA-21MP users only 3
ABOUT YOUR PRINTER Printer Overview PC Card Cable Top Cover Printer Interface Card (CI-100) Fig. 3 Front View AC Adapter Connector Auto Cut Sheet Feeder -1 Straight Paper Path Slot Paper Feeding Slot Guide Parallel Interface Cable -2 AC Adapter- 2 Fig. 4 Rear View Printer Stand Print Head Release Lever Ink Cartridges (LC03BC, LC03MY) Fig. 5 Inside the Printer 1) MP-21CDX or optional SF-21MP users only 2) MP-21CDX or optional PA-21MP users only 3
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...Cable ! Fig. 0-1 Turning the Printer off and remove the Printer Interface Card from the computer. Caution • Make sure the printer has the ink cartridges fitted when shipping. • DO NOT turn the printer off. 2 Turn your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid any reason you must ship... your computer off 3 Pack the printer in Chapter 4) Fig. 0-3 Repacking Remove the AC Adapter and Parallel Interface Cable if connected (MP-21CDX or PA-21MP user only). It is recommended that you have shipped the printer, clean the print head. (See 'Cleaning the Print Head'...
...Cable ! Fig. 0-1 Turning the Printer off and remove the Printer Interface Card from the computer. Caution • Make sure the printer has the ink cartridges fitted when shipping. • DO NOT turn the printer off. 2 Turn your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid any reason you must ship... your computer off 3 Pack the printer in Chapter 4) Fig. 0-3 Repacking Remove the AC Adapter and Parallel Interface Cable if connected (MP-21CDX or PA-21MP user only). It is recommended that you have shipped the printer, clean the print head. (See 'Cleaning the Print Head'...
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Remove the Printer Interface Card Cable and AC Adapter if connected (MP-21CDX or optional PA-21MP users only) from the printer. ! The printer may move the carriage by hand. There are sharp pins inside the Ink Cartridge Slot. Printer Do's and Don't for Optimum Print Quality ! Caution During thunderstorms, push the...AC Adapter if connected (MP-21CDX or optional PA21MP users only ). Warning DO NOT put your fingers. If you touch them, it might cause injury. DO NOT move the carriage by itself and cause injury. Warning DO NOT push the shutters in the ink cartridge slot with your hands into...
Remove the Printer Interface Card Cable and AC Adapter if connected (MP-21CDX or optional PA-21MP users only) from the printer. ! The printer may move the carriage by hand. There are sharp pins inside the Ink Cartridge Slot. Printer Do's and Don't for Optimum Print Quality ! Caution During thunderstorms, push the...AC Adapter if connected (MP-21CDX or optional PA21MP users only ). Warning DO NOT put your fingers. If you touch them, it might cause injury. DO NOT move the carriage by itself and cause injury. Warning DO NOT push the shutters in the ink cartridge slot with your hands into...
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...1-2 Printer Overview 1-2 Features 1-3 Operating and Storage Environment 1-4 CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING PAPER SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 ABOUT BROTHER SPECIAL PAPER About Brother Special Coated Paper About Brother Special Glossy Paper 2-4 2-4 2-5 LOADING PAPER 2-6 How to Load Paper in the Paper Feeding Slot ...Paper in the Auto Cut Sheet Feeder (MP-21CDX or optional SF-21MP users only) 2-9 CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL LED AND BUTTONS LEDs Buttons 3-1 3-1 3-3 CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE PRINT HEAD 4-1 REPLACING THE INK CARTRIDGES 4-1 CLEANING THE PRINTER 4-5 REPACKING THE ...
...1-2 Printer Overview 1-2 Features 1-3 Operating and Storage Environment 1-4 CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING PAPER SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 ABOUT BROTHER SPECIAL PAPER About Brother Special Coated Paper About Brother Special Glossy Paper 2-4 2-4 2-5 LOADING PAPER 2-6 How to Load Paper in the Paper Feeding Slot ...Paper in the Auto Cut Sheet Feeder (MP-21CDX or optional SF-21MP users only) 2-9 CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL LED AND BUTTONS LEDs Buttons 3-1 3-1 3-3 CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE PRINT HEAD 4-1 REPLACING THE INK CARTRIDGES 4-1 CLEANING THE PRINTER 4-5 REPACKING THE ...