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... your Printer, carefully package the Printer 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). Remove the PC Card cable from the printer and from the Printer. Warning When... shipping the Printer, DO NOT remove the INK CARTRIDGES from the Printer Interface Card. Shipment of the Printer If ...
... your Printer, carefully package the Printer 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). Remove the PC Card cable from the printer and from the Printer. Warning When... shipping the Printer, DO NOT remove the INK CARTRIDGES from the Printer Interface Card. Shipment of the Printer If ...
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... swallowed, drink plenty of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes The following conventions are concerned you should consult a doctor. Fig. 0-1 Inside the Printer Warning Keep the ink cartridges away from children. The ink contains no harmful substances, but if you are used in this User's Guide: Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed...
... swallowed, drink plenty of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes The following conventions are concerned you should consult a doctor. Fig. 0-1 Inside the Printer Warning Keep the ink cartridges away from children. The ink contains no harmful substances, but if you are used in this User's Guide: Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed...
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...cartridge slot with your hands into the printer or move the print head by itself and cause injury. Printer Do's and Don't for Optimum Print Quality ! Remove the Printer Interface Card Cable and AC Adapter if connected (MP... LEDs are on or blinking. Remove the Printer Interface Card Cable and AC Adapter if connected (MP-21CDX or optional PA-21MP users only) from the printer. ! There are off . Caution During...(On/Off) button and make sure that all the LEDs are sharp pins inside the Ink Cartridge Slot. The printer may move the carriage by hand or remove the print head from the ...
...cartridge slot with your hands into the printer or move the print head by itself and cause injury. Printer Do's and Don't for Optimum Print Quality ! Remove the Printer Interface Card Cable and AC Adapter if connected (MP... LEDs are on or blinking. Remove the Printer Interface Card Cable and AC Adapter if connected (MP-21CDX or optional PA-21MP users only) from the printer. ! There are off . Caution During...(On/Off) button and make sure that all the LEDs are sharp pins inside the Ink Cartridge Slot. The printer may move the carriage by hand or remove the print head from the ...
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...not put the printer in your printer. Caution DO NOT leave the printer inside your car. ! Caution When you carry the printer keep the ink cartridges installed. Note If you take the printer and AC adapter abroad, make sure that the power plug and the voltage requirements of the printer ...are correctly matched. Note It is recommended that you carry spare Brother Ink Cartridges when you travel with your suitcase. vii Printer Do's and Don't When Traveling ! Caution DO NOT shake or damage the printer. !
...not put the printer in your printer. Caution DO NOT leave the printer inside your car. ! Caution When you carry the printer keep the ink cartridges installed. Note If you take the printer and AC adapter abroad, make sure that the power plug and the voltage requirements of the printer ...are correctly matched. Note It is recommended that you carry spare Brother Ink Cartridges when you travel with your suitcase. vii Printer Do's and Don't When Traveling ! Caution DO NOT shake or damage the printer. !
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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 2-6 ... 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 2-6 ... 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...
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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
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...that the printer never disturbs you while you are working. When you print on Brother special coated paper and glossy paper, you have to take the printer with fewer paper jams. t Auto..., you want to change only ink cartridges. t Lowest Power Consumption in two colors. t Two color print mode When you do not have emptied an ink cartridge. Therefore you select this mode through... easily load up to carry around. When you want . t AC Adapter and Parallel Interface Connector (MP-21CDX or PA21MP users only) When you run out of the printer and the total size including the...
...that the printer never disturbs you while you are working. When you print on Brother special coated paper and glossy paper, you have to take the printer with fewer paper jams. t Auto..., you want to change only ink cartridges. t Lowest Power Consumption in two colors. t Two color print mode When you do not have emptied an ink cartridge. Therefore you select this mode through... easily load up to carry around. When you want . t AC Adapter and Parallel Interface Connector (MP-21CDX or PA21MP users only) When you run out of the printer and the total size including the...
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... the (Alarm) LED is open and should be closed so that one immediately for that color. LED Blinking r£q On q Printer status The color ink cartridge is running out of the printer is on or blinking and the printer has detected an error condition, refer to the 'Alarm Indications at the... the problem to make the printer ready to 'Paper Jams' in Chapter 5. This may not be installed correctly or there is no ink cartridge installed or the ink cartridge(s) is not installed correctly when an ink LED(s) is cleaning the print head. The top cover of ink. Refer to print. • The...
... the (Alarm) LED is open and should be closed so that one immediately for that color. LED Blinking r£q On q Printer status The color ink cartridge is running out of the printer is on or blinking and the printer has detected an error condition, refer to the 'Alarm Indications at the... the problem to make the printer ready to 'Paper Jams' in Chapter 5. This may not be installed correctly or there is no ink cartridge installed or the ink cartridge(s) is not installed correctly when an ink LED(s) is cleaning the print head. The top cover of ink. Refer to print. • The...
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... need to replace them , it . 4-2 Remove the ink cartridge you find this printer. Black & Cyan Magenta & Yellow LC03BC LC03MY ! Caution DO NOT remove ink cartridges if you cannot re-use Brother original ink cartridges for this , replace the ink cartridges immediately. • DO NOT replace the Ink Cartridges while the printer is on when you only...
... need to replace them , it . 4-2 Remove the ink cartridge you find this printer. Black & Cyan Magenta & Yellow LC03BC LC03MY ! Caution DO NOT remove ink cartridges if you cannot re-use Brother original ink cartridges for this , replace the ink cartridges immediately. • DO NOT replace the Ink Cartridges while the printer is on when you only...
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... you do not re-install the old one by the white gum on or until the ink runs out. Caution Throw away the removed ink cartridges immediately so that the Ink LED(s) ( (BC) LED and/or (MY) LED) turn off. If ink gets in until all the LEDs stop blinking. Insert... the new cartridge, making sure to insert it is used ink cartridge. 4. Make sure that you have removed an ink cartridge, DO NOT reinstall it. 4-3 Wait until you hear a click as it is stained with soap or detergent...
... you do not re-install the old one by the white gum on or until the ink runs out. Caution Throw away the removed ink cartridges immediately so that the Ink LED(s) ( (BC) LED and/or (MY) LED) turn off. If ink gets in until all the LEDs stop blinking. Insert... the new cartridge, making sure to insert it is used ink cartridge. 4. Make sure that you have removed an ink cartridge, DO NOT reinstall it. 4-3 Wait until you hear a click as it is stained with soap or detergent...
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... the printer is turned off . Caution DO NOT leave the printer with empty ink cartridges or with ink. ! Use ink cartridges within 6 months. If you have installed the ink cartridges, check that the ink cartridges are installed correctly. Note Every 5 days, the printer will clean its print head automatically when you ...the (Alarm) LED is on after you do not reset the counter the inside of the production date. ! Caution DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. ! USER'S GUIDE ! Caution DO NOT re-use it up within 2 years of the printer or the printouts may get stained with the ink...
... the printer is turned off . Caution DO NOT leave the printer with empty ink cartridges or with ink. ! Use ink cartridges within 6 months. If you have installed the ink cartridges, check that the ink cartridges are installed correctly. Note Every 5 days, the printer will clean its print head automatically when you ...the (Alarm) LED is on after you do not reset the counter the inside of the production date. ! Caution DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. ! USER'S GUIDE ! Caution DO NOT re-use it up within 2 years of the printer or the printouts may get stained with the ink...
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Place any documents (manual and any documentation describing the reason for returning the printer) in the carton box as shown below. Caution • Make sure that the printer has the ink cartridges fitted to it securely. ! Close the carton box and tape it when shipping. • Do not turn the printer upside down while shipping. 4-7 CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE 4. Fig. 4-6 Repacking the printer 5.
Place any documents (manual and any documentation describing the reason for returning the printer) in the carton box as shown below. Caution • Make sure that the printer has the ink cartridges fitted to it securely. ! Close the carton box and tape it when shipping. • Do not turn the printer upside down while shipping. 4-7 CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE 4. Fig. 4-6 Repacking the printer 5.
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... 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. Replace the ink cartridge with the button as you expect it to resume printing. Find...most errors, 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. Reinstall the paper. CHAPTER 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING ALARM INDICATIONS AT A GLANCE Operator Calls...
... 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. Replace the ink cartridge with the button as you expect it to resume printing. Find...most errors, 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. Reinstall the paper. CHAPTER 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING ALARM INDICATIONS AT A GLANCE Operator Calls...
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... is turned on. • The (On/Off) LED is on. • All of this manual. • In Windows, the MP-21C/CDX printer is on , replace the ink cartridge(s). • The Printer Interface Card and the cable is securely connected between the printer and computer or the printer is connected to... correct the problem. Setting Up the Printer Hardware Question The printer does not work. Check to see if the AC adapter (MP-21CDX or PA...
... is turned on. • The (On/Off) LED is on. • All of this manual. • In Windows, the MP-21C/CDX printer is on , replace the ink cartridge(s). • The Printer Interface Card and the cable is securely connected between the printer and computer or the printer is connected to... correct the problem. Setting Up the Printer Hardware Question The printer does not work. Check to see if the AC adapter (MP-21CDX or PA...
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... your monitor. Question Printed pages contain white horizontal lines or the image is not vivid. If they are, replace the ink cartridges. (See "Replacing the ink cartridges" section in Chapter 4). • If the same problem occurs, contact your dealer or our authorized service representative. •... • You may not be aligned. The printer may clear the problem by using the custom setting in Chapter 4. • Use Brother special papers or very white papers. • Check to right. In Bi-Directional Printing, the printer prints from the maintenance program in Chapter...
... your monitor. Question Printed pages contain white horizontal lines or the image is not vivid. If they are, replace the ink cartridges. (See "Replacing the ink cartridges" section in Chapter 4). • If the same problem occurs, contact your dealer or our authorized service representative. •... • You may not be aligned. The printer may clear the problem by using the custom setting in Chapter 4. • Use Brother special papers or very white papers. • Check to right. In Bi-Directional Printing, the printer prints from the maintenance program in Chapter...
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... problem still occurs, contact your dealer or our authorized service representative. 5-10 USER'S GUIDE Question Colors are using. • Clean the print head. • Use Brother genuine ink and cartridges.
... problem still occurs, contact your dealer or our authorized service representative. 5-10 USER'S GUIDE Question Colors are using. • Clean the print head. • Use Brother genuine ink and cartridges.
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Twin cartridge system: separate from the paper output slot immediately after printing. APPENDIX Paper Output Ink Service Life of Ink Cartridge 1 sheet, face up It is recommended that printed sheets are taken from the print head Approx. 250 page / LC03BC at 5% coverage Approx. 150 page / LC03MY at 5% coverage Appendix-3
Twin cartridge system: separate from the paper output slot immediately after printing. APPENDIX Paper Output Ink Service Life of Ink Cartridge 1 sheet, face up It is recommended that printed sheets are taken from the print head Approx. 250 page / LC03BC at 5% coverage Approx. 150 page / LC03MY at 5% coverage Appendix-3
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...Paper Weight Range printable area 2-1 2-1 5-1 2-6 2-6 2-10 5-1, 5-3 2-1 2-3 -Q- misfeed 5-1 (MY) LED 3-2 -N- No Cartridge 5-1 -O- (On/Off) Button 3-3 (On/Off)LED 3-1 operator call Straight Paper Path Slot 5-2 2-7, 2-8 Index-1 Recommended paper 2-2 Release Lever 5-3 replacing the ink... cartridges 4-2 Retry 3-3 -S- INDEX INDEX -A- (Alarm) LED Auto Cut Sheet Feeder 3-2, 5-1 2-9 -B- (BC) LED 3-2 -C- Clean Button...
...Paper Weight Range printable area 2-1 2-1 5-1 2-6 2-6 2-10 5-1, 5-3 2-1 2-3 -Q- misfeed 5-1 (MY) LED 3-2 -N- No Cartridge 5-1 -O- (On/Off) Button 3-3 (On/Off)LED 3-1 operator call Straight Paper Path Slot 5-2 2-7, 2-8 Index-1 Recommended paper 2-2 Release Lever 5-3 replacing the ink... cartridges 4-2 Retry 3-3 -S- INDEX INDEX -A- (Alarm) LED Auto Cut Sheet Feeder 3-2, 5-1 2-9 -B- (BC) LED 3-2 -C- Clean Button...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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... the printer, remove the protective parts. 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...
... the printer, remove the protective parts. 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...
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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 Requirements The ... listed above depending on which country you live in the correct order to ensure correct printer operation. 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-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 Requirements The ... listed above depending on which country you live in the correct order to ensure correct printer operation. Parts supplied with your printer Model Printer Ink Cartridges Printer Interface Card PC Card Cable Auto Cut Sheet Feeder AC Adapter Parallel Interface Cable...