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.... • If the print quality reduces after you save and use the original packaging. Fig. 0-2 Remove the Cable ! Failure to fit the ink cartridges into the Printer during transit. Fig. 0-1 Turning the Printer off and remove the Printer Interface Card from the Printer Interface Card. It is ...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). Shipment of the Printer If for any damage during shipping will cause severe damage to the Printer and will...
.... • If the print quality reduces after you save and use the original packaging. Fig. 0-2 Remove the Cable ! Failure to fit the ink cartridges into the Printer during transit. Fig. 0-1 Turning the Printer off and remove the Printer Interface Card from the Printer Interface Card. It is ...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). Shipment of the Printer If for any damage during shipping will cause severe damage to the Printer and will...
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Fig. 0-1 Inside the Printer Warning Keep the ink cartridges away from children. If ink is printing to remember when using the printer. The ink contains no harmful substances, but if you are used in this User's Guide: Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to use the printer properly ...
Fig. 0-1 Inside the Printer Warning Keep the ink cartridges away from children. If ink is printing to remember when using the printer. The ink contains no harmful substances, but if you are used in this User's Guide: Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to use the printer properly ...
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... the print head from the printer. DO NOT move the print head by hand. Remove the Printer Interface Card Cable and AC Adapter if connected (MP-21CDX or optional PA-21MP users only) from the printer. ! If you touch them, it might cause injury. There are on or blinking. Remove the... Printer Interface Card Cable and AC Adapter if connected (MP-21CDX or optional PA21MP users only ). ! Warning DO NOT push the shutters in the ink cartridge slot with your PC while the printer LEDs are sharp pins inside the...
... the print head from the printer. DO NOT move the print head by hand. Remove the Printer Interface Card Cable and AC Adapter if connected (MP-21CDX or optional PA-21MP users only) from the printer. ! If you touch them, it might cause injury. There are on or blinking. Remove the... Printer Interface Card Cable and AC Adapter if connected (MP-21CDX or optional PA21MP users only ). ! Warning DO NOT push the shutters in the ink cartridge slot with your PC while the printer LEDs are sharp pins inside the...
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Fig. 0-2 The Flat Cable and Ink Tube ! Caution Keep the printer on or blinking. ! Caution Do not disassemble the printer. ! v Caution When you carry the printer , put the printer in a protective ...bag or wrap the printer in a plastic bag . Caution DO NOT remove the Printer Interface Card, PC card cable or AC Adapter if connected (MP-21CDX or optional PA-21MP users only) while the printer LEDs are on a flat surface. ! Caution DO NOT touch the flat cable and...
Fig. 0-2 The Flat Cable and Ink Tube ! Caution Keep the printer on or blinking. ! Caution Do not disassemble the printer. ! v Caution When you carry the printer , put the printer in a protective ...bag or wrap the printer in a plastic bag . Caution DO NOT remove the Printer Interface Card, PC card cable or AC Adapter if connected (MP-21CDX or optional PA-21MP users only) while the printer LEDs are on a flat surface. ! Caution DO NOT touch the flat cable and...
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...When you carry the printer, keep it upright. ! Printer Do's and Don't When Traveling ! vii 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 by air, do not put the printer in your printer. Carry the printer onto the aircraft as hand baggage. ! Caution...
...When you carry the printer, keep it upright. ! Printer Do's and Don't When Traveling ! vii 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 by air, do not put the printer in your printer. Carry the printer onto the aircraft as hand baggage. ! Caution...
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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 ...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 ...
... 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 ...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 ...
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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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...it is possible to carry around. with you anywhere, any time you want to print faster, use the AC adapter (MP-21CDX or optional PA-21MP users only), it fits on Brother special coated paper and glossy paper, you all the time. When carried with you can print the color output in... can select Black/Cyan, Black/Magenta or Black/Yellow. t Quietest InkJet Printer in two colors. t Low Running Cost You don't have to change only ink cartridges. CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Features This printer has the following features: t Small and Light InkJet Printer This printer weighs about A4 size.
...it is possible to carry around. with you anywhere, any time you want to print faster, use the AC adapter (MP-21CDX or optional PA-21MP users only), it fits on Brother special coated paper and glossy paper, you all the time. When carried with you can print the color output in... can select Black/Cyan, Black/Magenta or Black/Yellow. t Quietest InkJet Printer in two colors. t Low Running Cost You don't have to change only ink cartridges. CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Features This printer has the following features: t Small and Light InkJet Printer This printer weighs about A4 size.
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... in Turn • The printer is making itself ready to print. • The printer is empty. USER'S GUIDE Ink LEDs ( (BC) LED and (MY) LED) Each Cartridge LED indicates when the ink is on or blinking and the printer has detected an error condition, refer to the 'Alarm Indications at the... Same Time System error occurred. See 'Replacing the Ink Cartridges' section in Chapter 4. When the (Alarm) LED is low or empty. LED On q Blinking r£q Printer status Paper empty, paper jam or ...
... in Turn • The printer is making itself ready to print. • The printer is empty. USER'S GUIDE Ink LEDs ( (BC) LED and (MY) LED) Each Cartridge LED indicates when the ink is on or blinking and the printer has detected an error condition, refer to the 'Alarm Indications at the... Same Time System error occurred. See 'Replacing the Ink Cartridges' section in Chapter 4. When the (Alarm) LED is low or empty. LED On q Blinking r£q Printer status Paper empty, paper jam or ...
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...until all times. Caution Do not remove cables when the printer is performing print head cleaning, all the LEDs blink alternately. Select 'Maintenance' from the MP-21C series group in Windows. This setting will need to off through the printer driver. CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE PRINT HEAD Clean the...How to ensure that the printer maintains optimum print quality at all the LEDs stop blinking. ! To turn this setting off , select 'Maintenance' from the 'MP-21C series' group in Windows. Note When you will use ink during the cleaning sequences.
...until all times. Caution Do not remove cables when the printer is performing print head cleaning, all the LEDs blink alternately. Select 'Maintenance' from the MP-21C series group in Windows. This setting will need to off through the printer driver. CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE PRINT HEAD Clean the...How to ensure that the printer maintains optimum print quality at all the LEDs stop blinking. ! To turn this setting off , select 'Maintenance' from the 'MP-21C series' group in Windows. Note When you will use ink during the cleaning sequences.
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... within 6 months of installation. Fig. 4-1 Removing the Cartridge Warning DO NOT push the shutters in the ink cartridge slot. 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 do not need to replace the...
... within 6 months of installation. Fig. 4-1 Removing the Cartridge Warning DO NOT push the shutters in the ink cartridge slot. 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 do not need to replace the...
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... until all the LEDs stop blinking. The printer will automatically start cleaning the print head. Fig. 4-2 Install a New Ink Cartridge 5. Insert the new cartridge, making sure to insert it out until the Ink LED( (BC) LED and/or (MY) LED) blinks or comes on the rear of the bag. Note ...You can recognize whether the cartridge is a used or new by mistake. 3. Wait until you have removed an ink cartridge, DO NOT reinstall it is used ink cartridge. 4. Push it locks into the correct position. Caution Once you hear a click as it in your body or clothing, wash ...
... until all the LEDs stop blinking. The printer will automatically start cleaning the print head. Fig. 4-2 Install a New Ink Cartridge 5. Insert the new cartridge, making sure to insert it out until the Ink LED( (BC) LED and/or (MY) LED) blinks or comes on the rear of the bag. Note ...You can recognize whether the cartridge is a used or new by mistake. 3. Wait until you have removed an ink cartridge, DO NOT reinstall it is used ink cartridge. 4. Push it locks into the correct position. Caution Once you hear a click as it in your body or clothing, wash ...
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...or the printouts may get stained with the ink cartridges removed. ! Caution DO NOT leave the printer with empty ink cartridges or with ink. ! Caution DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. ! Caution Be sure to replace ink cartridges when the printer indicates ink empty or nearly empty. ! Caution DO ...NOT remove the Ink Cartridges when the printer is turned off . ...
...or the printouts may get stained with the ink cartridges removed. ! Caution DO NOT leave the printer with empty ink cartridges or with ink. ! Caution DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. ! Caution Be sure to replace ink cartridges when the printer indicates ink empty or nearly empty. ! Caution DO ...NOT remove the Ink Cartridges when the printer is turned off . ...
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Fig. 4-6 Repacking the printer 5. CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE 4. 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 Place any documents (manual and any documentation describing the reason for returning the printer) in the carton box as shown below.
Fig. 4-6 Repacking the printer 5. CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE 4. 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 Place any documents (manual and any documentation describing the reason for returning the printer) in the carton box as shown below.
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... q (On/Off) r Error Paper jam Paper empty Mis-feed (Alarm) r£q Cover Open (On/Off) q (Alarm) q Ink q No Cartridge ( (BC) and/or (MY)) Ink q Ink Empty ( (BC) and/or (MY)) Ink r£q Ink Nearly ( (BC) and/or Empty (MY)) All r£q Service call ' by blinking or turning on the next page. Note... is open. One or more ink cartridges are not installed correctly or are missing. See the Service Calls section on the (Alarm) LED. When using the Auto Cut Sheet Feeder (MP-21CDX or SF-21MP users only), press the (On/Off) button after reinstalling the paper stack...
... q (On/Off) r Error Paper jam Paper empty Mis-feed (Alarm) r£q Cover Open (On/Off) q (Alarm) q Ink q No Cartridge ( (BC) and/or (MY)) Ink q Ink Empty ( (BC) and/or (MY)) Ink r£q Ink Nearly ( (BC) and/or Empty (MY)) All r£q Service call ' by blinking or turning on the next page. Note... is open. One or more ink cartridges are not installed correctly or are missing. See the Service Calls section on the (Alarm) LED. When using the Auto Cut Sheet Feeder (MP-21CDX or SF-21MP users only), press the (On/Off) button after reinstalling the paper stack...
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... Interface Card or Parallel Interface Connector. Check the following: • 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 printer is connected to the computer... is the correct one or more are connected securely to correct the problem. Check that both ends of this manual. • In Windows, the MP-21C/CDX printer is selected in the printer settings in your printer. All LEDs are not on . If you select is closed. • The...
... Interface Card or Parallel Interface Connector. Check the following: • 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 printer is connected to the computer... is the correct one or more are connected securely to correct the problem. Check that both ends of this manual. • In Windows, the MP-21C/CDX printer is selected in the printer settings in your printer. All LEDs are not on . If you select is closed. • The...
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... PC. • Contact the vendor of the PC you are blinking alternately, the printer is a large amount of the printer driver. • Check that the ink has not run out. • Make sure that cannot be set the mode to see if the system resources are not using Windows 3.1x. Adjust...
... PC. • Contact the vendor of the PC you are blinking alternately, the printer is a large amount of the printer driver. • Check that the ink has not run out. • Make sure that cannot be set the mode to see if the system resources are not using Windows 3.1x. Adjust...
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...driver. CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Print Quality Note You can clear a print quality problem by using the custom setting in Chapter 4. • Use Brother special papers or very white papers. • Check to see that you are not printing on the reverse side of special paper. • Check... if the ink cartridges are installed correctly. 5-9 If they are, replace the ink cartridges. (See "Replacing the ink cartridges" section in Chapter 4). • If the same problem occurs, contact your print output are...
...driver. CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Print Quality Note You can clear a print quality problem by using the custom setting in Chapter 4. • Use Brother special papers or very white papers. • Check to see that you are not printing on the reverse side of special paper. • Check... if the ink cartridges are installed correctly. 5-9 If they are, replace the ink cartridges. (See "Replacing the ink cartridges" section in Chapter 4). • If the same problem occurs, contact your print output are...
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... is an obstacle in the printer driver. • Clean the print head several times. • Ink may have run out of text is correct in Draft mode. Printout is damaged by excessive ink. Check to Normal mode or Super Fine mode in the paper path. The space between lines of... than you are correct. Printed paper is fuzzy. Check if the printer driver settings are using. • Clean the print head. • Use Brother genuine ink and cartridges. Check to see Help. Open the top cover and check. • Check to see if you have set. Recommendation You may have ...
... is an obstacle in the printer driver. • Clean the print head several times. • Ink may have run out of text is correct in Draft mode. Printout is damaged by excessive ink. Check to Normal mode or Super Fine mode in the paper path. The space between lines of... than you are correct. Printed paper is fuzzy. Check if the printer driver settings are using. • Clean the print head. • Use Brother genuine ink and cartridges. Check to see Help. Open the top cover and check. • Check to see if you have set. Recommendation You may have ...
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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 Twin cartridge system: separate from the paper output slot immediately after printing.