Brother DCP-J152W User`s guide
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Brother DCP-J152W is a versatile home or small office printer that offers a range of features to meet your printing, copying, and scanning needs. The device comes with a built-in Wi-Fi network interface that allows you to wirelessly print from your computer, smartphone, or tablet. It also has a USB 2.0 port for connecting to a single computer. The DCP-J152W supports printing, copying, and scanning functions, making it an ideal choice for everyday use. It is compatible with various paper sizes, including A4, letter, and legal, and can handle different types of media, including plain paper, photo paper, and envelopes. The printer delivers crisp and clear prints with a maximum resolution of up to 6000 x 1200 dpi.
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Basic User’s Guide
DCP-J152W
Version A
UK/IRE/GEN
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User's Guides and where do I find them?
Which Guide?
Product Safety Guide
Quick Setup Guide
Basic User’s Guide
Advanced User’s Guide
Software and Network
User’s Guide
Web Connect Guide
AirPrint Guide
Google Cloud Print
Guide
Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan
What's in it?
Read this Guide first. Please read the Safety
Instructions before you set up your machine. See this Guide for trademarks and legal limitations.
Follow the instructions for setting up your machine and installing the drivers and software for the operating system and connection type you are using.
Learn the basic Copy and Scan operations, and how to replace consumables. See troubleshooting tips.
Learn more advanced operations: Copy, printing reports and performing routine maintenance.
This Guide provides instructions for Scanning,
Printing and other operations that can be performed by connecting your Brother machine to a computer.
You can also find useful information about using the
Brother ControlCenter utility, using your machine in a network environment, and frequently used terms.
This Guide provides useful information about accessing Internet services from the Brother machine, as well as downloading images, printing data and uploading files directly to Internet services.
This Guide provides information for using AirPrint to print from OS X v10.7.x, 10.8.x and your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or other iOS device to your Brother machine without installing a printer driver.
This Guide provides details on how to use Google
Cloud Print™ services for printing over the Internet.
This Guide provides useful information about printing from your mobile device and scanning from your Brother machine to your mobile device when connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Where is it?
Printed / In the box
Printed / In the box
Printed / In the box
PDF file / CD-ROM
HTML file/CD-ROM
PDF file / Brother
Solutions Center
PDF file / Brother
Solutions Center
PDF file / Brother
Solutions Center
PDF file / Brother
Solutions Center
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This may differ depending on your country.
Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/.
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Table of Contents
(Basic User’s Guide)
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General information 1
Symbols and conventions used in the documentation ....................................1
Accessing Brother Utilities (Windows
8) .............................................................1
Accessing the Advanced User’s Guide and Software and
How to access Guides for Advanced Features......................................................4
Loading paper 10
Loading documents 20
Making copies 22
How to print from a computer 24
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A
B
C
D
E
How to scan to a computer 25
Scanning a document as a PDF file using ControlCenter4 (Windows
How to change the machine’s SCAN mode settings for PDF scanning ..............29
How to scan a document as a PDF file using the control panel .................... 31
Routine maintenance 32
Troubleshooting 39
Settings and features tables 60
Specifications 72
Index 82
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Table of Contents
(Advanced User’s Guide)
The Advanced User’s Guide explains the following features and operations.
You can view the Advanced User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.
1 General setup
Memory Storage
Automatic Daylight Saving Time
(MFC models)
Sleep Mode
Auto Power Off (DCP model)
LCD
Mode Timer (MFC models)
2 Security features
(MFC models)
TX Lock
3 Sending a fax (MFC models)
Additional sending options
Additional sending operations
4 Receiving a fax
(MFC models)
Memory Receive (Monochrome only)
Additional receiving operations
5 Dialling and storing numbers
(MFC models)
Voice operations
Additional dialling operations
Additional ways to store numbers
6 Printing reports
Fax reports (MFC models)
Reports
7 Making copies
Copy options
A Routine maintenance
Cleaning and checking the machine
Packing and shipping the machine
B Glossary
C Index
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General information
Using the documentation
Thank you for buying a Brother machine!
Reading the documentation will help you make the most of your machine.
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Symbols and conventions used in the documentation
The following symbols and conventions are used throughout the documentation.
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Bold
Italics
Courier
New
Bold typeface identifies specific buttons on the machine’s control panel, or on the computer screen.
Italicized typeface emphasizes an important point or refers you to a related topic.
Text in the Courier New font identifies messages on the
LCD of the machine.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuries.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injuries.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to property or loss of product functionality.
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NOTE
Notes tell you how to respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the operation works with other features.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to possible electrical shocks.
Accessing Brother
Utilities (Windows
®
8)
1
If you are using a PC or tablet running
Windows
®
8, you can make your selections either by tapping the screen or by clicking with your mouse.
After the printer driver is installed,
(Brother Utilities) appears on both the
Start screen and the desktop.
a
Tap or click Brother Utilities either on the Start screen or the desktop.
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2
Chapter 1 b
Select your machine.
c
Choose the function you want to use.
Accessing the
Advanced User’s
Guide and Software and Network User’s
Guide
This Basic User’s Guide does not contain all the information about the machine, such as how to use the advanced Copy, Printer,
Scanner, and Network features. When you are ready to learn detailed information about these operations, you can read the
Advanced User’s Guide and Software and
Network User’s Guide in HTML format that are on the CD-ROM.
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Viewing User’s Guides
(Windows
®
)
(Windows
®
XP/Windows Vista
®
/Windows
®
Windows Server ® 2003/Windows Server ®
2008/Windows Server
®
2008 R2)
To view the documentation, from
7/
1
(Start), All Programs, select Brother,
DCP-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name) from the programs list, and then choose User’s Guides.
(Windows
®
8/Windows Server
®
2012)
Click (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click Support in the left navigation bar, and then click
User’s Guides.
If you have not installed the software, you can find the documentation on the CD-ROM by following the instructions: a
Turn on your PC. Insert the Brother
CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
NOTE
If the Brother screen does not appear, go to Computer or My Computer. (For
Windows ® 8 and Windows Server ® 2012:
Click (File Explorer) on the taskbar, and then go to Computer.)
Double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click start.exe.
b
If the model name screen appears, click your model name.
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c
If the language screen appears, click your language. The CD-ROM
Top Menu will appear.
d
Click User’s Guides.
e
Click PDF/HTML documents. If the country screen appears, choose your country. After the list of User’s Guides appears, choose the guide you want to read.
(Macintosh)
a
Turn on your Macintosh. Insert the
Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The following window will appear.
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General information e
After the list of User’s Guides appears, choose the Guide you want to read.
How to find Scanning instructions
There are several ways you can scan documents. You can find the instructions as follows:
Software and Network User’s Guide
Scan
ControlCenter
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How to find Network setup instructions
Your machine can be connected to a wireless network.
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Basic setup instructions
(See Quick Setup Guide.)
The wireless access point or router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ or
AOSS™
(See Quick Setup Guide.)
More information about network setup
(See Software and Network User’s
Guide.)
1 b
Double-click the User’s Guides icon.
c
Select your model and language if needed.
d
Click User’s Guides. If the country screen appears, choose your country.
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Chapter 1
How to access Guides for Advanced Features
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You can view and download these Guides from the Brother Solutions Center at: http://solutions.brother.com/.
Click Manuals on your model’s page to download the documentation.
Web Connect Guide
This Guide provides useful information about accessing Internet services from the Brother machine, as well as downloading images, printing data and uploading files directly to
Internet services.
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AirPrint Guide
This Guide provides information for using
AirPrint to print from OS X v10.7.x, 10.8.x and your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or other iOS device to your Brother machine without installing a printer driver.
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Google Cloud Print Guide
This Guide provides details on how to use
Google Cloud Print™ services for printing over the Internet.
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Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan
This Guide provides useful information about printing from your mobile device and scanning from your Brother machine to your mobile device when connected to a Wi-Fi network.
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Accessing Brother
Support (Windows
®
)
You can find all the contacts you will need, such as web support (Brother Solutions
Center) on the CD-ROM.
Click Brother Support on the Top Menu.
The following screen will appear:
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To access our website
(http://www.brother.com/), click
Brother Home Page.
For the latest news and product support information
(http://solutions.brother.com/), click
Brother Solutions Center.
To visit our website for original Brother
Supplies
(http://www.brother.com/original/), click Supplies Information.
To access the Brother CreativeCenter
(http://www.brother.com/creativecenter/) for FREE photo projects and printable downloads, click
Brother CreativeCenter.
To return to the top menu, click Back or if you have finished, click Exit.
Accessing Brother
Support (Macintosh)
You can find all the contacts you will need, such as web support (Brother Solutions
Center) on the CD-ROM.
Double-click the Brother Support icon.
The following screen will appear:
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General information
1
To access the Brother Web Connect page, click Brother Web Connect.
To register your machine from the Brother
Product Registration Page
(http://www.brother.com/registration/), click On-Line Registration.
For the latest news and product support information
(http://solutions.brother.com/), click
Brother Solutions Center.
To visit our website for original Brother
Supplies
(http://www.brother.com/original/), click
Supplies Information.
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Chapter 1
Control panel overview
1 2 3 4
1
1 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Displays messages on the screen to help you set up and use your machine.
2 Mode keys:
SCAN
Lets you access the Scan mode.
WEB
Lets you connect the Brother machine to an
Internet service.
For more information, see Web Connect
Guide.
3 Menu keys:
or
Press d or c to move the selected area left or right on the LCD.
or
Press a or b to scroll through the menus and options.
Menu
Access the main menu.
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8
Clear
Press to go back to the previous menu level.
4
OK
Lets you choose a setting.
Warning icon
The warning icon lights up when there is an error or maintenance message. Press
Stop/Exit to view the instruction on the LCD.
For information about error messages, see
Error and maintenance messages on page 40.
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General information
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5 Stop/Exit
Stops an operation or exits the menu.
6 Power On/Off
Press to turn on the machine.
Press and hold down to turn off the machine. The LCD will show Shutting Down and will stay on for a few seconds before turning off.
If you turn off the machine using , it will still periodically clean the print head to maintain print quality. To prolong the life of the print head, provide better ink efficiency and maintain print quality, you should keep your machine connected to the power at all times.
7 Start keys:
Mono Start
Lets you start making copies in monochrome. Also lets you start a scanning operation (in colour or mono depending on the scan setting).
Colour Start
Lets you start making copies in full colour.
Also lets you start a scanning operation (in colour or mono, depending on the scan setting).
8 Number of Copies
Press + to increase or - to decrease the number of copies.
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Chapter 1
LCD screen indications
The LCD shows the machine’s status when the machine is idle.
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1 c
Press a or b to choose Paper Type.
Press OK.
d
Press a or b to choose Inkjet Paper.
1 Wireless Status
A four-level indicator shows the current wireless signal strength if you are using a wireless connection.
Press OK.
You can see the current setting on the
LCD:
0 Max
Basic Operations
The following steps show how to change a setting in the machine. In this example, the
Paper Type setting is changed from
Plain Paper to Inkjet Paper.
a
Press Menu.
b
Press a or b to choose
General Setup.
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NOTE
Press Clear if you want to go back to the previous level.
e
Press Stop/Exit.
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Press OK.
Warning LED indications
The Warning LED (Light Emitting Diode) is a light that shows the DCP status. The LCD shows the current machine status when the machine is idle.
1
LED DCP status
Ready
Description
The DCP is ready for use.
Off
Orange
Cover open The cover is open.
Close the cover. (See
Cannot print
Replace the ink cartridge with a new
Paper error Put paper in the tray or clear the paper jam.
Check the LCD message. (See
Other messages
Check the LCD
message. (See Error and maintenance
General information
LCD display
1
Setting the backlight brightness
If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, try changing the brightness setting.
a
Press Menu.
b
Press a or b to choose
General Setup.
Press OK.
c
Press a or b to choose LCD Settings.
Press OK.
d
Press a or b to choose Backlight.
Press OK.
e
Press a or b to choose Light, Med or
Dark.
Press OK.
f
Press Stop/Exit.
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2
Loading paper
Loading paper and other print media
Load only one size of paper and one type of paper in the paper tray at any time.
(For more information about paper size,
weight and thickness, see Choosing the right
a
Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.
2 b
Lift the output paper tray cover (1).
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2
NOTE
• If the paper support flap (1) is open, close it, and then close the paper support (2). c
Gently press and slide the paper width guides (1) and then the paper length guide (2) to fit the paper size.
Make sure that the triangular marks (3) on the paper width guides (1) and paper length guide (2) line up with the marks for the paper size you are using.
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3
1
2
• When you load a different paper size in the tray, you will need to change the
Paper Size setting in the menu of the machine at the same time.
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2
Loading paper d
Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds.
NOTE
Always make sure that the paper is not curled or wrinkled.
e
Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge in first.
Check that the paper is flat in the tray.
NOTE
If you want to add paper before the tray is empty, remove the paper from the tray and combine it with the paper you are adding. Always fan the stack of paper well before loading it in the tray. If you add paper without fanning the stack, the machine may feed multiple pages.
f
Gently adjust the paper width guides (1) to fit the paper.
Make sure the paper width guides lightly touch the sides of the paper.
2
1 g
Close the output paper tray cover.
IMPORTANT
Be careful not to push the paper in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray and cause paper feed problems.
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Chapter 2 h
Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine.
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While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper support (1) until it locks into place, and then unfold the paper support flap (2).
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1
Loading envelopes
About envelopes
Use envelopes that weigh between 80 to
95 g/m
2
.
Some envelopes need margin settings to be set in the application. Make sure you do a test print first before printing multiple envelopes.
2
IMPORTANT
DO NOT use the following types of envelopes, as they will not feed correctly:
• That are of a baggy construction.
• That have windows.
• That are embossed (have raised writing on them).
• That have clasps or staples.
• That are pre-printed on the inside.
Glue Double flaps
2
Occasionally you may experience paper feed problems caused by the thickness, size and flap shape of the envelopes you are using.
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Loading envelopes
a
Before loading, press the corners and sides of envelopes to make them as flat as possible.
2
IMPORTANT
If envelopes are “double-feeding”, put one envelope in the paper tray at a time.
Loading paper b
Put envelopes in the paper tray with the address side down. If the envelope flaps are on the long edge, load the envelopes in the tray with the flap on the left, as shown in the illustration. Gently press and slide the paper width guides (1) and paper length guide (2) to fit the size of the envelopes.
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2
2
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Chapter 2
If you have problems printing on envelopes with the flap on the short edge, try the following:
2 a
Open the envelope flap.
b
Put the envelope into the paper tray with the address side down and the flap positioned as shown in the illustration.
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 your application.
(See Software and Network User’s
Guide.)
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Loading paper
Unprintable area
The printable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures show the unprintable areas on cut-sheet paper and envelopes. The machine can print in the shaded areas of cut-sheet paper when the Borderless print feature is available and turned on.
(See Software and Network User’s Guide.)
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2
Cut-Sheet Paper Envelopes
1 1
2 4
2 4
3
3
Cut-Sheet
Envelopes
Top (1)
3 mm
22 mm
Left (2)
3 mm
3 mm
Bottom (3)
3 mm
22 mm
Right (4)
3 mm
3 mm
NOTE
The Borderless print feature is not available for envelopes and 2-sided printing.
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Chapter 2
Paper settings
Paper Type
To get the best print quality, set the machine for the type of paper you are using.
a
Press Menu.
b
Press a or b to choose
General Setup.
Press OK.
c
Press a or b to choose Paper Type.
Press OK.
d
Press a or b to choose Plain Paper,
Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71,
Other Glossy or Transparency.
Press OK.
e
Press Stop/Exit.
NOTE
The machine ejects paper with the printed surface face up onto the paper tray at the front of the machine. When you use transparencies or glossy paper, remove each sheet at once to prevent smudging or paper jams.
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2
Paper Size
You can use the following sizes of paper for printing copies: A4, A5, Photo (10 15 cm) and Letter. When you change the size of paper you load in the machine, you will need to change the Paper Size setting at the same time.
a
Press Menu.
b
Press a or b to choose
General Setup.
Press OK.
c
Press a or b to choose Paper Size.
Press OK.
d
Press a or b to choose A4, A5, 10x15cm or Letter.
Press OK.
e
Press Stop/Exit.
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Acceptable paper and other print media
2
The print quality can be affected by the type of paper you use in the machine.
To get the best print quality for the settings you have chosen, always set the Paper Type to match the type of paper that is loaded in the tray.
You can use plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy paper, transparencies and envelopes.
We recommend testing various paper types before buying large quantities.
For best results, use Brother paper.
When you print on inkjet paper (coated paper), transparencies and glossy paper, be sure to choose the correct print media in the Basic tab of the printer driver or in the Paper Type setting of the machine’s menu.
When you print on Brother Photo paper, load one extra sheet of the same photo paper in the paper tray. An extra sheet has been included in the paper package for this purpose.
When using transparencies or photo paper, remove each sheet at once to prevent smudging or paper jams.
Avoid touching the printed surface of the paper immediately after printing; the surface may not be completely dry and may stain your fingers.
Loading paper
Recommended print media
To get the best print quality, we suggest using the Brother paper listed in the table.
If Brother paper is not available in your country, we recommend testing various papers before purchasing large quantities.
We recommend using 3M Transparency Film when you print on transparencies.
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Brother paper
Paper Type
A4 Plain
A4 Glossy Photo
A4 Inkjet (Matte)
10 15 cm Glossy
Photo
Item
BP60PA
BP71GA4
BP60MA
BP71GP
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Handling and using print media
Store paper in its original packaging and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat.
Avoid touching the shiny (coated) side of the photo paper. Load photo paper in the paper tray with the shiny side facing down.
Avoid touching either side of the transparency paper because they absorb water and perspiration easily, and this may cause decreased output quality.
Transparencies designed for laser printers/copiers may stain your next document. Use only transparencies recommended for inkjet printing.
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Chapter 2
IMPORTANT
DO NOT use the following kinds of paper:
• Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped paper
1
1
1 2 mm or greater curl may cause jams to occur.
• Extremely shiny or highly textured paper
• Paper that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked
• Short grain paper
Paper capacity of the output paper tray cover
Up to 50 sheets of 80 g/m
2
A4 paper.
Transparencies and photo paper must be picked up from the output paper tray cover one page at a time to avoid smudging.
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Loading paper
Choosing the right print media
Paper type and size for each operation
Paper Type Paper Size
Cut-Sheet A4 210 297 mm (8.3 11.7 in.)
Cards
Envelopes
Transparencies
Executive
A5
A6
Photo
Photo 2L
Index Card
C5 Envelope
DL Envelope
Com-10
Monarch
A4
Letter
A5
184 267 mm (7 1/4 10 1/2 in.)
148 210 mm (5.8 8.3 in.)
105 148 mm (4.1 5.8 in.)
10 15 cm (4 6 in.)
13 18 cm (5 7 in.)
127 203 mm (5 8 in.)
162 229 mm (6.4 9 in.)
110 220 mm (4.3 8.7 in.)
105 241 mm (4 1/8 9 1/2 in.)
98 191 mm (3 7/8 7 1/2 in.)
210 297 mm (8.3 11.7 in.)
215.9 279.4 mm (8 1/2 11 in.)
148 210 mm (5.8 8.3 in.)
Paper weight, thickness and capacity
Paper Type Weight Thickness
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2
Cut-Sheet Plain Paper
64 to 120 g/m 2
Inkjet Paper
64 to 200 g/m 2
Glossy Paper Up to 220 g/m 2
Cards Photo Card Up to 220 g/m 2
Index Card
Envelopes
Transparencies
Up to 120 g/m 2
80 to 95 g/m 2
–
Up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m 2 paper.
BP71 (260 g/m
2
) paper is especially designed for Brother inkjet machines.
0.08 to 0.15 mm
0.08 to 0.25 mm
Up to 0.25 mm
Up to 0.25 mm
Up to 0.15 mm
Up to 0.52 mm
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Usage
Copy
Yes
Yes
–
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Printer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No. of sheets
100
20
20
20
30
10
10
2
2
2
2
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20
3
Loading documents
How to load documents
You can make copies, or scan from the scanner glass.
Using the scanner glass
You can use the scanner glass to copy, or scan single pages or pages of a book.
3
3
Document sizes supported
3
Length:
Width:
Weight:
Up to 297 mm
Up to 215.9 mm
Up to 2 kg
How to load documents
a
Lift the document cover.
3 b
Using the document guidelines on the left and top, place the document
face down in the upper left corner of the scanner glass.
1 document cover
1
3 c
Close the document cover.
IMPORTANT
If you are scanning a book or thick document, DO NOT slam the cover down or press on it.
Unscannable area
The scannable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures show the unscannable areas.
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3
2 4
3
Usage Document
Size
Copy
Scan
All paper sizes
Top (1)
Bottom (3)
3 mm
1 mm
Left (2)
Right (4)
3 mm
1 mm
Loading documents
3
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Making copies
How to copy
The following steps show the basic copy operation.
a
Place the document face down on the scanner glass.
(See Using the scanner glass on page 20.)
b
Press + or - repeatedly until the number of copies you want appears (up to 99).
1
4
1 No. of Copies c
Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
Stop copying
To stop copying, press Stop/Exit.
4
Copy options
You can change the following copy settings.
Press a or b to scroll through the copy settings. When the setting you want is highlighted, press OK.
(Basic User’s Guide)
For information about changing the following
Paper Type
Paper Size
(Advanced User’s Guide)
For information about changing the following copy settings, see Advanced User’s Guide:
Copy options.
Quality
Enlarge/Reduce
Page Layout
2in1(ID)
Stack/Sort
Density
Remove Background
Set New Default
Factory Reset
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4
Paper Type
If you are copying on a special type of paper, set the machine for the type of paper you are using to get the best print quality.
a
Load your document.
b
Enter the number of copies you want.
c
Press a or b to choose Paper Type.
Press OK.
d
Press a or b to choose Plain Paper,
Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71,
Other Glossy or Transparency.
Press OK.
e
If you do not want to change additional settings, press Mono Start or
Colour Start.
4
Paper Size
If you are copying on paper other than A4 size, you will need to change the Paper Size setting. You can copy only on A4, A5,
Photo (10 15 cm) or Letter paper.
a
Load your document. b
Enter the number of copies you want.
c
Press a or b to choose Paper Size.
Press OK.
d
Press a or b to choose A4, A5,
10x15cm, or Letter.
Press OK.
e
If you do not want to change additional settings, press Mono Start or
Colour Start.
4
Making copies
4
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How to print from a computer
Printing a document
The machine can receive and print data from your computer. To print from a computer, you must install the printer driver.
(See Software and Network User’s Guide.) a
Install the Brother printer driver from the
CD-ROM. (See Quick Setup Guide.) b
From your application, choose the Print command.
c
Choose the name of your machine in the
Print dialog box and click Properties or
Preferences, depending on the application you are using.
d
Choose the settings you want to change in the Properties dialog box.
Commonly used settings include:
Media Type
Print Quality
Paper Size
Orientation
Colour / Greyscale
Ink Save Mode
Scaling
2-sided / Booklet e
Click OK.
f
Click Print (or OK depending on the application you are using) to begin printing.
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6
How to scan to a computer
Before scanning
To use the machine as a scanner, install a scanner driver. If the machine is on a network, configure it with a TCP/IP address.
Install the scanner drivers from the CD-ROM. (See Quick Setup Guide: Install MFL-Pro Suite.)
Configure the machine with a TCP/IP address if network scanning does not work.
(For more information, see Software and Network User’s Guide.)
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6
6
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Chapter 6
Scanning a document as a PDF file using
ControlCenter4 (Windows
®
)
(For detailed information, see Software and Network User’s Guide.)
NOTE
• The screens on your PC may vary depending on your model.
• This section is based on using the Advanced Mode of ControlCenter4.
ControlCenter4 is a software utility that lets you quickly and easily access the applications you use most often. Using ControlCenter4 eliminates the need to manually launch specific applications.
a
Load your document. (See How to load documents on page 20.)
b
(Windows
®
XP, Windows Vista
®
and Windows
®
7)
Open ControlCenter4 by clicking (Start)/All Programs/Brother/DCP-XXXX (where
XXXX is your model name)/ControlCenter4. The ControlCenter4 application will open.
(Windows
®
8)
Click (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name
(if not already selected). Click SCAN in the left navigation bar, and then click
ControlCenter4. The ControlCenter4 application will open.
c
If the ControlCenter4 Mode screen appears, choose the Advanced Mode, and then click
OK.
6 d
Make sure the machine you want to use is selected from the Model drop-down list.
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How to scan to a computer e
Set the scanning configuration.
Click Configuration, and then select Button settings, Scan and File.
The configuration dialog box appears. You can change the default settings.
4
5
1
2
3
6
1 Choose PDF (*.pdf) from the File Type drop-down list.
2 You can enter the file name you want to use for the document.
3 You can save the file to the default folder, or choose your preferred folder by clicking the
(Browse) button.
4 You can choose a scanning resolution from the Resolution drop-down list.
5 You can choose the document size from the Document Size drop-down list.
f
Click OK.
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Chapter 6 g
Click File.
h
Press Scan.
The machine starts the scanning process. The folder where the scanned data is saved will open automatically.
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How to scan to a computer
How to change the machine’s SCAN mode settings for PDF scanning
You can change your machine’s SCAN mode settings using ControlCenter4. (Windows
®
) a
(Windows
®
XP, Windows Vista
®
and Windows
®
7)
Open ControlCenter4 by clicking (Start)/All Programs/Brother/DCP-XXXX (where
XXXX is your model name)/ControlCenter4. The ControlCenter4 application will open.
(Windows
®
8)
Click (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name
(if not already selected). Click SCAN in the left navigation bar, and then click
ControlCenter4. The ControlCenter4 application will open.
b
Make sure the machine you want to use is selected from the Model drop-down list.
c
Click the Device Settings tab.
d
Click Device Scan Settings.
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6
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Chapter 6 e
Choose the File tab. You can change the default settings.
1
2
3
4
5
1 Choose PDF (*.pdf) from the File Type drop-down list.
2 You can enter the file name you want to use for the document.
3 You can save the file to the default folder, or choose your preferred folder by clicking the
(Browse) button.
4 You can choose a scanning resolution from the Resolution drop-down list.
5 You can choose the document size from the Document Size drop-down list.
f
Click OK.
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How to scan to a computer
How to scan a document as a PDF file using the control panel
6 a
Load your document. (See How to load documents on page 20.)
b
Press (SCAN).
c
Press a or b to select the Scan to File option. Press OK.
d
If the machine is connected to a network, press a or b to select the PC Name. Press OK.
Do one of the following:
If you want to use the default settings, go to step h.
If you want to change the default settings, go to step e.
e
Press a or b to select the Set with Panel option. Press OK.
f
Press a or b to select the On option. Press OK.
g
Choose the settings for Scan Type, Resolution, File Type, Scan Size and
Remove Background as required. Press OK.
h
Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
The machine starts the scanning process.
1
NOTE
The following scan modes are available.
• Scan to File
• Scan to E-mail
• Scan to Image
• Web Service
Windows
®
users only. (Windows Vista
®
SP2 or later, Windows
®
(See Software and Network User’s Guide.)
7 and Windows
®
8)
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A
Routine maintenance
Replacing the ink cartridges
Your machine is equipped with an ink dot counter. The ink dot counter monitors the level of ink in each of the four cartridges.
When the machine detects an ink cartridge is running out of ink, the machine will display a message.
The LCD will show which ink cartridge is low or needs replacing. Be sure to follow the LCD prompts to replace the ink cartridges in the correct order.
Even though the machine tells you to replace an ink cartridge, there will be a small amount of ink left in the ink cartridge. It is necessary to keep some ink in the ink cartridge to prevent air from drying out and damaging the print head assembly.
CAUTION
If ink gets in your eyes, wash it out with water at once and call a doctor if you are concerned.
A
IMPORTANT
Brother multifunction machines are designed to work with ink of a particular specification and will work to a level of optimum performance and reliability when used with Brother Original ink cartridges.
Brother cannot guarantee this optimum performance and reliability if ink or ink cartridges of other specifications are used. Brother does not therefore recommend the use of cartridges other than Brother Original cartridges or the refilling of used cartridges with ink from other sources. Damage to the product caused by the use of consumables manufactured by third parties may not be covered by the product warranty. Please refer to the terms of the product warranty.
a
Open the ink cartridge cover (1).
If an ink cartridge has reached the end of its life, the LCD shows
B&W Print Only or Cannot Print.
A
1
b
Press the lock release lever as shown to release the cartridge indicated on the
LCD. Remove the cartridge from the machine.
Routine maintenance d
Turn the green release lever on the orange protective packing (1) counterclockwise until it releases the vacuum seal. Then remove the orange protective packing as shown.
2
1
2
1 c
Open the new ink cartridge bag for the colour indicated on the LCD, and then take out the ink cartridge.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT touch the cartridge in the area indicated (2); this can prevent the machine from detecting the cartridge.
A
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e
Each colour has its own correct position.
Insert the ink cartridge in the direction of the arrow on the label.
f
Gently push the back of the ink cartridge
—marked PUSH— until the cartridge lever lifts, and then close the ink cartridge cover.
g
The machine will automatically reset the ink dot counter.
NOTE
• If you replaced an ink cartridge, for example Black, the LCD may ask you to verify that it was a brand new one (for example, Did You Change Black).
For each new cartridge you installed, press + (Yes) to reset the ink dot counter for that colour. If the ink cartridge you installed is not a brand new one, be sure to press - (No).
• If the LCD shows No Ink Cartridge or
Cannot Detect after you install the ink cartridge, check that the ink cartridge is a brand new Brother Original cartridge and that it is installed correctly. Remove the ink cartridge and reinstall it slowly and firmly until the cartridge lever lifts.
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT take out ink cartridges if you do not need to replace them. If you do so, it may reduce the ink quantity and the machine will not know the quantity of ink left in the cartridge.
• DO NOT touch the cartridge insertion slots. If you do so, the ink may stain your skin.
• DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. If ink gets on your skin or clothing, immediately wash it off with soap or detergent.
• If you mix the colours by installing an ink cartridge in the wrong position, the LCD shows Wrong Ink Colour. Check which ink cartridges are not matched by colour to their ink cartridge positions and move them to their correct positions.
• Once you open an ink cartridge, install it in the machine and use it up within six months of installation. Use unopened ink cartridges by the expiration date written on the cartridge package.
• DO NOT dismantle or tamper with the ink cartridge; this can cause the ink to leak out of the cartridge.
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Cleaning and checking the machine
Cleaning the scanner glass
a
Unplug the machine from the electrical socket.
b
Lift the document cover (1). Clean the scanner glass (2) and the white plastic (3) with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with a non-flammable glass cleaner.
1
3
A
2
NOTE
In addition to cleaning the scanner glass with a non-flammable glass cleaner, run your fingertip over the glass to see if you can feel anything on it. If you feel dirt or debris, clean the glass again concentrating on that area. You may need to repeat the cleaning process three or four times. To test, make a copy after each cleaning attempt.
A
Routine maintenance
Cleaning the print head
To maintain good print quality, the machine will automatically clean the print head when needed. You can start the cleaning process manually if there is a print quality problem.
Clean the print head if you get a horizontal line in the text or graphics, or blank text on your printed pages. You can clean Black only;
Yellow, Cyan, and Magenta at once; or all four colours at once.
Cleaning the print head consumes ink.
Cleaning too often uses ink unnecessarily.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT touch the print head. Touching the print head may cause permanent damage and may void the print head's warranty.
a
Press Menu.
b
Press a or b to choose Ink.
Press OK.
c
Press a or b to choose Cleaning.
Press OK.
d
Press a or b to choose Black, Colour or All.
Press OK.
The machine cleans the print head.
When cleaning has finished, the machine will go back to the Ready mode.
A
A
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NOTE
• If you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved, try installing a new Brother Original
Innobella™ ink cartridge for each problem colour. Try cleaning the print head again up to five more times. If the print has not improved contact your Brother customer service or local Brother dealer.
• You can also clean the print head from your PC.
(See Software and Network User’s
Guide.)
Checking the print quality
A
If faded or streaked colours and text appear on your printouts, some of the print head nozzles may be clogged. You can check this by printing the Print Quality Check Sheet and looking at the nozzle check pattern.
a
Press Menu.
b
Press a or b to choose Ink.
Press OK.
c
Press a or b to choose Test Print.
Press OK.
d
Press a or b to choose
Print Quality.
Press OK.
e
Press Colour Start.
The machine begins printing the Print
Quality Check Sheet.
f
Check the quality of the four colour blocks on the sheet.
g
The LCD asks you if the print quality is
OK.
Do one of the following:
OK
If all lines are clear and visible, press
+ (Yes) to finish the Print Quality
If you can see missing short lines as shown below, press - to choose No.
Poor h
The LCD asks you if the print quality is
OK for black and then the three colours.
Press + (Yes) or - (No).
i
The LCD asks you if you want to start cleaning.
Press + (Yes).
The machine starts cleaning the print head.
j
After the cleaning procedure is finished, press Colour Start.
The machine prints the Print Quality
Check Sheet again. Return to step f.
k
Press Stop/Exit.
If you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved, try installing a new Brother Original replacement ink cartridge for each problem colour. Try cleaning the print head again up to five more times. If the print has not improved, call
Brother customer service or your local
Brother dealer.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT touch the print head. Touching the print head may cause permanent damage and may void the print head's warranty.
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NOTE
Routine maintenance e
Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
The machine starts printing the
Alignment Check Sheet.
i
When a print head nozzle is clogged the printed sample looks like this.
After the print head nozzle is cleaned, the horizontal lines are gone.
Checking the print alignment
A
If your printed text becomes blurred or images become faded, you may need to adjust the print alignment after transporting the machine.
a
Press Menu.
b
Press a or b to choose Ink.
Press OK.
c
Press a or b to choose Test Print.
Press OK.
d
Press a or b to choose Alignment.
Press OK.
f
For the “A” pattern, press d or c to choose the number of the test print that has the least visible vertical stripes
(1-9).
Press OK.
Repeat this step for the B, C, D and E patterns.
In the example number 6 is the best choice for A, B, C, D and E.
g
Press Stop/Exit.
NOTE
A i
When the print alignment is not adjusted correctly, text looks blurry like this.
After the print alignment is adjusted correctly, text looks like this.
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Setting the date and time
Setting the date and time allows the machine to clean the print head regularly and maintain optimum print quality.
a
Press Menu.
b
Press a or b to choose
Initial Setup.
Press OK.
c
Press a or b to choose Date & Time.
Press OK.
d
To enter the last two digits of the year, press a, b, d or c to select a number and press OK.
To save the year, press a, b, d or c to select and press OK.
e
Repeat for month/day/time in 24-hour format.
f
Press Stop/Exit.
A
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B
Troubleshooting
B
If you think there is a problem with your machine, check each of the items below first and follow the troubleshooting tips.
You can correct most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions
Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.
Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/.
Identifying your problem
First, check the following:
The machine's power cord is connected correctly and the machine's power switch is turned on.
All of the protective parts have been removed.
Paper is inserted correctly in the paper tray.
The interface cables are securely connected to the machine and the computer, or the wireless connection is set up on both the machine and your computer.
LCD messages
(See Error and maintenance messages on page 40.)
B
B
If you did not solve your problem with the above checks, identify your problem and then go to the suggested page.
Paper handling and Printing problems:
Printing Difficulties on page 53
Print Quality Difficulties on page 55
Paper Handling Difficulties on page 56
Copying problems:
Copying Difficulties on page 57
Scanning problems:
Scanning Difficulties on page 57
Software and Network problems:
Software Difficulties on page 57
Network Difficulties on page 58
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Error and maintenance messages
As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur and consumable items may need to be replaced. If this happens, your machine identifies the error or required routine maintenance and shows the appropriate message. The most common error and maintenance messages are shown in the table.
You can clear most errors and perform routine maintenance by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips:
Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/.
B
Error Message
Absorber NearFull
B&W Print Only
Replace Ink
Cannot Detect
Cause
The ink absorber box or flushing box is nearly full.
One or more of the colour ink cartridges have reached the end of their life.
You can use the machine in monochrome mode for approximately four weeks depending on the number of pages you print.
While this message appears on the
LCD, each operation works in the following way:
Printing
If you choose Greyscale in the
Advanced tab of the printer driver, you can use the machine as a monochrome printer.
2-sided printing is not available when this message appears.
Copying
If the paper type is set to
Plain Paper you can make copies in monochrome.
You installed a new ink cartridge too quickly and the machine did not detect it.
An ink cartridge is not installed correctly.
If you are using non Brother Original ink, the machine may not detect the ink cartridge.
Action
Contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer.
Replace the ink cartridges. (See
Replacing the ink cartridges on page 32.)
NOTE
The machine will stop all print operations, you cannot use the machine until a new ink cartridge is installed in the following cases:
• If you unplug the machine or take out the ink cartridge.
• If the paper type is set to anything except Plain Paper.
• (Windows
®
) If you check
Slow Drying Paper in the Basic tab of the printer driver.
(Macintosh) If you check
Slow Drying Paper in the
Print Settings of the printer driver.
Take out the new ink cartridge and re-install it slowly and firmly until the
cartridge lever lifts. (See Replacing
the ink cartridges on page 32.)
Replace the cartridge with a Brother
Original ink cartridge. If the error message remains, contact Brother customer service or your local
Brother dealer.
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Troubleshooting
Error Message
Cannot Detect Ink
Cannot Print
Replace Ink
Cover is Open
Data Remaining
High Temperature
Cause
If you are using non Brother Original ink, the machine may not detect the ink volume.
One or more of the ink cartridges have reached the end of their life. The machine will stop all print operations.
The scanner cover is not locked in the closed position.
The ink cartridge cover is not locked in the closed position.
Print data is left in the machine's memory.
The room temperature is too high.
Action
Replace the cartridge with a Brother
Original ink cartridge. If the error message remains, contact Brother customer service or your local
Brother dealer.
Replace the ink cartridges. (See
Replacing the ink cartridges on page 32.)
Lift the scanner cover, and then close it again.
Make sure the USB cable (if used) have been guided correctly through the cable channel and out the back of the machine.
Firmly close the ink cartridge cover until it locks into place.
Press Stop/Exit. The machine will cancel the job and clear it from the memory. Try to print again.
After lowering the room temperature, allow the machine to cool down to room temperature and then try again.
B
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Error Message
Ink Absorber Full
Ink low
Low Temperature
No Ink Cartridge
Cause
The ink absorber box or flushing box is full. These components are periodic maintenance items that may require replacement after a period of time to ensure optimum performance from your Brother machine. Because these components are periodic maintenance items, the replacement is not covered under the warranty.
The need to replace these items and the time period before replacement is dependent on the number of purges and flushes required to clean the ink system. These boxes acquire amounts of ink during the different purging and flushing operations. The number of times a machine purges and flushes for cleaning varies depending on different situations. For example, frequently powering the machine on and off will cause numerous cleaning cycles since the machine automatically cleans itself upon power up. The use of non-Brother ink may cause frequent cleanings because non-Brother ink could cause poor print quality, which is resolved by cleaning. The more cleaning the machine requires, the faster these boxes will fill up.
Action
The ink absorber box or flushing box will need to be replaced. Contact
Brother Customer Service or your local Brother Authorised Service
Centre to have your machine serviced.
Other reasons for cleaning are:
1 After a paper jam has been cleared, the machine automatically cleans itself.
2 The machine automatically cleans itself after sitting idle for more than
30 days (infrequent use).
3 The machine automatically cleans itself after ink cartridges of the same colour have been replaced
12 times.
NOTE
Repairs resulting from the use of non-Brother supplies may not be covered under the stated product warranty.
One or more of the ink cartridges are near the end of their life.
The room temperature is too low.
An ink cartridge is not installed correctly.
Order a new ink cartridge. You can continue printing until the LCD shows
Cannot Print. (See Replacing the
After increasing the room temperature, allow the machine to warm up to room temperature and then try again.
Take out the new ink cartridge and re-install it slowly and firmly until the
cartridge lever lifts. (See Replacing
the ink cartridges on page 32.)
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Error Message
No Paper Fed
Out of Memory
Troubleshooting
Cause
The machine is out of paper or paper is not correctly loaded in the paper tray.
Action
Do one of the following:
Refill the paper in the paper tray, and then press Mono Start or
Colour Start.
Remove and reload the paper, then press Mono Start or
paper and other print media on page 10.)
The paper tray was not fully inserted. Remove the paper tray and re-install it until it locks into place, and then press Mono Start or Colour Start on the control panel.
Paper dust has accumulated on the surface of the paper pick-up rollers.
Clean the paper pick-up rollers.
(See Advanced User’s Guide:
Cleaning the paper pick-up rollers.)
The Jam Clear Cover is not closed correctly.
Make sure the Jam Clear Cover is closed evenly at both ends. (See
Printer jam or paper jam on page 45.)
The paper is jammed in the machine. Remove the jammed paper by
following the steps in Printer jam or
The machine's memory is full.
If this error occurs often during
2-sided printing, the paper feed rollers may be stained with ink. Clean the paper feed rollers.
(See Advanced User’s Guide:
Cleaning the paper feed rollers.)
If a copy operation is in process:
Press Stop/Exit and wait until the other operations that are in process finish, and then try again.
Press Mono Start or
Colour Start to choose
Partial Print to copy the pages scanned so far.
B
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Error Message
Paper Jam
Unable to CleanXX
Unable to Init.XX
Unable to PrintXX
Unable to ScanXX
Wrong Ink Colour
Wrong Paper Size
Cause Action
The paper is jammed in the machine. Remove the jammed paper by
following the steps in Printer jam or
Paper dust has accumulated on the surface of the paper pick-up rollers.
The machine has a mechanical problem.
—OR—
A foreign object, such as a paper clip or a piece of ripped paper, is in the machine.
An ink cartridge has been installed in the wrong position.
The Paper Size setting does not match the size of paper in the tray. Or, you did not set the paper guides in the tray to the indicators for the paper size you are using.
Make sure the paper length guide is set to the correct paper size.
If there is a repeat paper jam, a small piece of paper may be stuck in the machine. Make sure paper is not still jammed in the machine. (See
Additional paper jam clear operations on page 48.)
Clean the paper pick-up rollers.
(See Advanced User’s Guide:
Cleaning the paper pick-up rollers.)
Open the scanner cover and remove any foreign objects and paper scraps from inside the machine. If the error message continues, disconnect the machine from the power for several minutes and reconnect it.
Check which ink cartridges are not matched by colour to their ink cartridge positions and move them to their correct positions.
1 Check that the Paper Size you choose matches the size of paper in the tray.
2 Make sure you loaded the paper in a Portrait position, by setting the paper guides at the indicators
for your paper size. (See Loading
paper and other print media on page 10.)
3 After you have checked the paper size and the paper position, press
Mono Start or Colour Start.
If you are printing from your computer, make sure the paper size you choose in the printer driver matches the size of paper in the tray.
(See Software and Network User’s
Guide.)
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Error animations
Error animations display step-by-step instructions when paper gets jammed. You can read the steps at your own pace by pressing c to see the next step and d to go back a step.
B
Printer jam or paper jam
Locate and remove the jammed paper by following these steps.
a
Unplug the machine from the electrical socket.
b
Pull the paper tray (1) completely out of the machine.
B d
Place both hands under the plastic tabs
Troubleshooting on both sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover into the open position.
e
Pull the jammed paper (1) out of the machine.
1
B c
Pull the two green levers inside the machine to release the jammed paper.
1
45
f
Move the print head (if necessary) to take out any paper remaining in this area. Make sure that jammed paper is not left in the corners of the machine (1) and (2).
1
2
• If the print head is in the right corner as shown in the illustration (2), you cannot move it. Re-connect the power cord. Hold down Stop/Exit until the print head moves to the centre. Then unplug the machine from the power source and take out the paper.
• If the paper is jammed under the print head, unplug the machine from the power source, and then move the print head to take out the paper.
Hold the concave areas with the triangle marks as shown in the illustration (3) to move the print head.
2
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT touch the encoder strip (1).
Doing this may cause damage to the machine.
1
3
• If ink gets onto your skin, immediately wash with soap and plenty of water.
46
g
Make sure you look carefully inside the machine (1) for any pieces of paper.
Troubleshooting i
Open the Jam Clear Cover (1) at the back of the machine.
h
Look inside the machine from a lower angle, and make sure there are no pieces of paper remaining.
1 1 j
Remove the jammed paper.
B
47
k
Close the Jam Clear Cover.
Make sure the cover is closed correctly.
l
Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine.
CAUTION
Be careful not to pinch your fingers when you close the scanner cover.
n
While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper support until it locks in the open position, and then unfold the paper support flap. Make sure you pull out the paper support until it locks into place.
o
Re-connect the power cord.
NOTE
If there is a repeat paper jam, a small piece of paper may be stuck in the
machine. (See Additional paper jam clear
Additional paper jam clear operations
B a
Unplug the machine from the electrical socket.
b
Pull the paper tray (1) completely out of the machine.
m
Lift the scanner cover (1) to release the lock. Gently push the scanner cover support down (2) and close the scanner cover (3) using both hands.
1
1
33
2
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c
Pull the two green levers inside the machine to remove the jammed paper.
Troubleshooting e
Load one sheet of thick A4 or Letter sized paper, such as glossy paper, deep into the machine as shown in the illustration.
d
Place both hands under the plastic tabs on both sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover into the open position.
B
49
f
If the thick paper is pushing any jammed paper out, remove the jammed paper.
h
Open the Jam Clear Cover (1) at the back of the machine.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT touch the encoder strip (1).
Doing this may cause damage to the machine.
1
1 i
Load one sheet of thick A4 or Letter sized paper, such as glossy paper, deep into the machine as shown in the illustration.
g
Pull the thick paper out of the machine.
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j
If the thick paper is pushing any jammed paper out, remove the jammed paper.
Troubleshooting l
Close the Jam Clear Cover.
Make sure the cover is closed correctly.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT touch the encoder strip (1).
Doing this may cause damage to the machine.
1 m
Lift the scanner cover (1) to release the lock. Gently push the scanner cover support down (2) and close the scanner cover (3) using both hands.
1
B
3
2 k
Pull the thick paper out of the machine.
CAUTION
Be careful not to pinch your fingers when you close the scanner cover.
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n
Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine.
o
Re-connect the power cord.
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Troubleshooting
If you are having difficulty with your machine
NOTE
• For technical help, you must contact Brother customer support.
• If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the following chart and follow the troubleshooting tips. You can correct most problems by yourself.
• If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.
Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/.
Printing Difficulties
Difficulty
No printout.
Suggestions
Check that the correct printer driver has been installed and chosen.
Check to see if the LCD is showing an error message.
(See Error and maintenance messages on page 40.)
Make sure that the machine is online.
(Windows
®
XP and Windows Server
®
2003)
Click Start/Printers and Faxes. Right-click Brother DCP-XXXX Printer (where
XXXX is your model name). If the printer is offline, it will show Use Printer Online.
Select this option to enable the printer.
(Windows Vista
®
and Windows Server
®
2008)
Click /Control Panel/Hardware and Sound/Printers. Right-click
Brother DCP-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is your model name). If the printer is offline, it will show Use Printer Online. Select this option to enable the printer.
(Windows
®
7 and Windows Server
®
2008 R2)
Click /Devices and Printers. Right-click Brother DCP-XXXX Printer (where
XXXX is your model name) and choose See what’s printing. Click Printer and make sure that Use Printer Offline is not selected.
(Windows
®
8 and Windows Server
®
2012)
Move your mouse to the lower right corner of your desktop. When the menu bar appears, click Settings, and then click Control Panel. In the
Hardware and Sound (Hardware) group, click View devices and printers.
Right-click Brother DCP-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is your model name) and select See what’s printing. If printer driver options appear, select your printer driver. Click Printer in the menu bar and make sure that Use Printer Offline is not selected.
One or more ink cartridges have reached the end of their life.
(See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 32.)
B
B
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Printing Difficulties (continued)
Difficulty
No printout.
(continued)
Suggestions
The document will not print if the old, unprinted data remains in the printer driver spooler. Open the printer icon, and then delete all the data. Your printer icon can be found in the following way:
(Windows
®
XP and Windows Server
®
2003)
Click Start/Printers and Faxes.
(Windows Vista
®
and Windows Server
®
2008)
Click /Control Panel/Hardware and Sound/Printers.
(Windows
®
7 and Windows Server
®
2008 R2)
Click /Devices and Printers/Printers and Faxes.
The headers or footers appear when the document displays on the screen but they do not show up when it is printed.
Cannot perform “Page Layout” printing.
Print speed is too slow.
(Windows
®
8 and Windows Server
®
2012)
Move your mouse to the lower right corner of your desktop. When the menu bar appears, click Settings/Control Panel/Hardware and Sound (Hardware) group/View devices and printers/Printers.
(Mac OS X v10.6.8)
Click System Preferences/Print & Fax.
(OS X v10.7.x, 10.8.x)
Click System Preferences/Print & Scan.
There is an unprintable area on the top and bottom of the page. Adjust the top and bottom margins in your document to allow for this.
(See Unprintable area on page 15.)
Colour Enhancement is not working correctly.
Machine does not print from
Adobe
®
Illustrator
®
.
Check that the paper size setting in the application and in the printer driver are the same.
Try changing the printer driver setting. The highest resolution needs longer data processing, sending and printing time. Try the other quality settings in the printer driver as follows:
(Windows
®
)
Click Colour Settings on the Advanced tab, and make sure you unselect
Colour Enhancement.
(Macintosh)
Choose Color Settings, click Advanced Color Settings, and make sure you unselect Color Enhancement.
Turn the Borderless feature off. Borderless printing is slower than normal printing.
(See Software and Network User’s Guide.)
If the image data is not full colour in your application (such as 256 colour), Colour
Enhancement will not work. Use at least 24 bit colour data with the Colour
Enhancement feature.
Try to reduce the print resolution.
(See Software and Network User’s Guide.)
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Print Quality Difficulties
Difficulty
Poor print quality.
White horizontal lines appear in text or graphics.
Suggestions
Check the print quality. (See Checking the print quality on page 36.)
Make sure that the Media Type setting in the printer driver or the Paper Type setting in the machine’s menu matches the type of paper you are using.
(See Software and Network User’s Guide.)
Make sure that your ink cartridges are fresh. The following may cause ink to clog:
The expiration date written on the cartridge package has passed. (Brother
Original cartridges stay usable for up to two years if kept in their original packaging.)
The ink cartridge has been in your machine for over six months.
The ink cartridge may not have been stored correctly before use.
Make sure you are using Brother Original Innobella™ ink. Brother does not recommend the use of cartridges other than Brother Original cartridges or the refilling of used cartridges with ink from other sources.
Make sure you are using one of the recommended types of paper.
(See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 17.)
The recommended environment for your machine is between 20 C to 33 C.
Clean the print head. (See Cleaning the print head on page 35.)
Make sure you are using Brother Original Innobella™ ink.
Try using the recommended types of paper.
(See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 17.)
To prolong print head life, provide the best ink cartridge economy and maintain print quality, we do not recommend frequently unplugging the machine and/or leaving the machine unplugged for extended periods of time. We recommend using to power down the machine. Using allows minimal power to the machine ensuring periodic cleanings of the print head occur.
The machine prints blank pages.
Clean the print head. (See Cleaning the print head on page 35.)
Make sure you are using Brother Original Innobella™ ink.
To prolong print head life, provide the best ink cartridge economy and maintain print quality, we do not recommend frequently unplugging the machine and/or leaving the machine unplugged for extended periods of time. We recommend using to power down the machine. Using allows minimal power to
Characters and lines are blurred.
the machine ensuring periodic cleanings of the print head occur.
Check the printing alignment. (See Checking the print alignment on page 37.)
Printed text or images are skewed.
Make sure the paper is loaded correctly in the paper tray and the paper guides are
adjusted correctly. (See Loading paper and other print media on page 10.)
Make sure the Jam Clear Cover is closed correctly.
Smudge or stain at the top centre of the printed page.
Make sure the paper is not too thick or curled.
(See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 17.)
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Print Quality Difficulties (continued)
Difficulty
Prints appear dirty or ink seems to run.
Ink is smudged or wet when using glossy photo paper.
Stains appear on the reverse side or at the bottom of the page.
The machine prints dense lines on the page.
The printouts are wrinkled.
Suggestions
Make sure you are using the recommended types of paper. (See Acceptable
paper and other print media on page 17.) Don't handle the paper until the ink is
dry.
Make sure you load the paper with the print side face down in the paper tray.
Make sure you are using Brother Original Innobella™ ink.
If you are using photo paper, make sure that you have set the correct paper type.
If you are printing a photo from your PC, set the Media Type in the printer driver.
Be sure to check the front and back of the paper. Place the glossy surface (printing
surface) face down. (See Paper Type on page 16.)
If you use glossy photo paper, make sure that the paper type setting is correct.
Make sure the printer platen is not dirty with ink. (See Advanced User’s Guide:
Cleaning the machine’s printer platen.)
Make sure you are using Brother Original Innobella™ ink.
Make sure you are using the paper support flap.
(See Loading paper and other print media on page 10.)
Make sure the paper feed rollers are not dirty with ink.
(See Advanced User’s Guide: Cleaning the paper feed rollers.)
(Windows
®
)
Check Reverse Order in the Basic tab of the printer driver.
(Windows
®
)
In the printer driver Advanced tab, click Colour Settings and unselect
Bi-Directional Printing.
(Macintosh)
In the printer driver, choose Print Settings, click Advanced, choose
Other Print Options and unselect Bi-Directional Printing.
Make sure you are using Brother Original Innobella™ ink.
Paper Handling Difficulties
Difficulties Suggestions
The machine does not feed paper.
Make sure the paper tray is pushed in all the way until it clicks into place.
Make sure the Jam Clear Cover at the back of the machine is closed.
If the LCD shows the Paper Jam message and you still have a problem, see Error
and maintenance messages on page 40.
If there is no paper, load a new stack of paper into the paper tray.
If there is paper in the paper tray, make sure it is straight. If the paper is curled, straighten it. Sometimes it is helpful to remove the paper, turn the stack over and put it back into the paper tray.
Reduce the amount of paper in the paper tray, and then try again.
Clean the paper pick-up rollers.
Photo paper does not feed correctly.
(See Advanced User’s Guide: Cleaning the paper pick-up rollers.)
When you print on Brother Photo paper, load one extra sheet of the same photo paper in the paper tray. An extra sheet has been included in the paper package for this purpose.
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Paper Handling Difficulties (continued)
Difficulties
Machine feeds multiple pages.
There is a paper jam.
Paper jam reoccurs.
The paper jams when you use
2-sided print.
Suggestions
Do the following:
(See Loading paper and other print media on page 10.)
Make sure the paper is loaded correctly in the paper tray.
Remove all the paper from the tray and fan the stack of paper well, then put it back in the tray.
Make sure you do not push the paper in too far.
Make sure the Jam Clear Cover is closed correctly. (See Printer jam or paper jam on page 45.)
Make sure the Base Pad in the paper tray is not dirty. (See Advanced User’s
Guide: Cleaning the paper pick-up rollers.)
See Printer jam or paper jam on page 45. Make sure the paper guides are set to
the correct paper size.
If there is a repeat paper jam, a small piece of paper may be stuck in the machine.
Make sure paper is not still jammed in the machine. (See Additional paper jam
Use one of the jam prevention settings, 2-sided1 or 2-sided2.
For printing
(See Software and Network User’s Guide.)
If paper jams occur often during 2-sided printing, the paper feed rollers may be stained with ink. Clean the paper feed rollers. (See Advanced User’s Guide:
Cleaning the paper feed rollers.)
Copying Difficulties
Difficulty Suggestions
Fit to Page does not work correctly. Make sure your source document is not skewed.
Reposition the document and try again.
Scanning Difficulties
Difficulty
TWAIN or WIA errors appear when starting to scan. (Windows
®
)
TWAIN or ICA errors appear when starting to scan. (Macintosh)
Suggestions
Make sure the Brother TWAIN or WIA driver is chosen as the primary source in your scanning application.
Make sure the Brother TWAIN driver is chosen as the primary source.
You can also scan documents using the ICA Scanner Driver.
(See Software and Network User’s Guide.)
Software Difficulties
Difficulty
Cannot install software or print.
“Device Busy”
Suggestions
(Windows
®
)
Run the Repair MFL-Pro Suite program on the CD-ROM. This program will repair and reinstall the software.
Make sure the machine is not showing an error message on the LCD.
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Network Difficulties
Difficulty
Cannot print over the network.
The network scanning feature does not work.
The Brother software cannot be installed.
Cannot connect to wireless network.
Suggestions
Make sure that your machine is powered on and is online and in the Ready mode.
Print a Network Configuration Report (See Advanced User’s Guide: Reports.) and check the current Network settings printed in this list.
If you are using a wireless connection or are having Network problems, see Software and Network User’s Guide.
It is necessary to configure the third-party Security/Firewall Software to allow
Network scanning. To add port 54925 for Network scanning, enter the information below:
In Name: Enter any description, for example Brother NetScan.
In Port number: Enter 54925.
In Protocol: UDP is selected.
Please refer to the instruction manual that came with your third-party
Security/Firewall Software or contact the software manufacturer.
(Macintosh)
Select Other from the Model drop-down list in the main screen of ControlCenter2.
In the Device Selector window, make sure Network is selected in
Connection Type, and then click Browse. Reselect your network machine, and press OK.
(Windows
®
)
Allow network access to the following programs if your security software displays an alert message during MFL-Pro Suite installation.
(Macintosh)
If you are using a firewall function of anti-spyware or antivirus security software, temporarily disable it, and then install the Brother software.
Investigate the problem using the WLAN Report.
Press Menu, choose Print Reports, and then press OK. Choose
WLAN Report.
(See Software and Network User’s Guide.)
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Machine Information
Checking the serial number
You can see the machine’s serial number on the LCD.
a
Press Menu.
b
Press a or b to choose Machine Info.
Press OK.
c
Press a or b to choose Serial No.
Press OK.
Your machine’s serial number will appear on the LCD.
d
Press Stop/Exit.
B
Checking the firmware version
You can see the machine’s firmware version on the LCD.
a
Press Menu.
b
Press a or b to choose Machine Info.
Press OK.
c
Press a or b to choose Version.
Press OK.
Your machine’s firmware version will appear on the LCD.
d
Press Stop/Exit.
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B
Troubleshooting
Reset functions
The following reset functions are available:
1 Machine Reset
You can reset all the machine’s settings that you have changed, such as the Date and Time.
2 Network
You can reset the print server back to its default factory settings, such as the password and IP address information.
3 All Settings
You can restore all settings to the factory default.
Brother strongly recommends performing this procedure before handing over or disposing of the machine.
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How to reset the machine
a
Press Menu.
b
Press a or b to choose
Initial Setup.
Press OK.
c
Press a or b to choose Reset.
Press OK.
d
Press a or b to choose the type of reset
(Machine Reset, Network or
All Settings) you want to use.
Press OK.
Press + to confirm.
e
Press + to reboot the machine.
B
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Settings and features tables
Using the Settings tables
Your machine is easy to set up and operate.
All you have to do is press the Menu keys to choose the settings and options you want to set as they are displayed on the screen.
We have created step-by-step Settings tables and Features tables so you can see all the available choices for each setting and feature at-a-glance. You can use these tables to quickly choose your preferred settings in the machine.
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Settings and features tables
Menu table
The menu table will help you understand the menu selections in the machine's menu. The factory settings are shown in bold with an asterisk.
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Menu (
Level1
Ink
)
Level2
Test Print
Cleaning
Level3
—
—
Ink Volume
General Setup Paper Type
—
—
Paper Size —
Options
Print Quality
Alignment
Black
Colour
All
—
Descriptions
Lets you check the print quality or alignment.
Lets you clean the print head.
Lets you check the available ink volume.
Sets the type of paper in the paper tray.
Plain Paper*
Inkjet Paper
Brother BP71
Other Glossy
Transparency
A4*
A5
10x15cm
Letter
Sets the size of paper in the paper tray.
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See Advanced User’s Guide.
The default settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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Level1
General Setup
(Continued)
Level2
LCD Settings Backlight
Sleep Mode
Level3
Dim Timer
—
Auto Power Off —
See Advanced User’s Guide.
The default settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Options
Light*
Med
Dark
Off
10Secs
20Secs
30Secs*
1Min
2Mins
3Mins
5Mins*
10Mins
30Mins
60Mins
Off / 1h* / 2h /
4h / 8h
Descriptions
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight.
You can set how long the
LCD backlight stays on after the last key press.
You can choose how long the machine will remain idle before it goes into
Sleep Mode.
The machine will turn itself off the hours you have set after entering
Sleep Mode. When set to
Off, the machine will not power off automatically.
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Settings and features tables
Level1
Network
Level2
WLAN
Level3
TCP/IP
Level4 Options
BOOT Method Auto*
Static
RARP
BOOTP
DHCP
[000-255].
IP Address
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255]
Subnet Mask [000-255].
Gateway
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255]
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
Descriptions
Chooses the
BOOT method that best suits your needs.
Enter the IP address.
Enter the Subnet mask.
Enter the
Gateway address.
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Node Name
[000-255]
BRWXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter the Node name.
WINS Config
WINS Server
Auto*
Static
(Primary)
000.000.000.000
(Secondary)
000.000.000.000
Chooses the
WINS configuration mode.
Specifies the IP address of the primary or secondary WINS server.
DNS Server
APIPA
(Primary)
000.000.000.000
(Secondary)
000.000.000.000
Specifies the IP address of the primary or secondary DNS server.
On*
Off
Automatically allocates the IP address from the link-local address range.
See Software and Network User’s Guide.
Please go to the Brother Solutions Center to download the Web Connect Guide at http://solutions.brother.com/.
The default settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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Level1
Network
(Continued)
Level2
WLAN
(Continued)
Level3
WPS/AOSS
WPS w/PIN Code —
WLAN Status
MAC Address
Level4
WLAN Assistant —
Setup Wizard —
—
Status
Signal
SSID
Comm. Mode
—
Options
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Web Connect
Settings
Proxy Settings Proxy Connection On
Address
Port
User Name
Off*
—
—
—
Password —
Descriptions
You can configure your wireless network settings using the
Brother
CD-ROM.
You can manually configure your print server for a wireless network.
You can easily configure your wireless network settings using the one-button push method.
You can easily configure your wireless network settings using
WPS with a PIN.
You can see the current wireless network status.
You can see the current wireless network signal strength.
You can see the current SSID.
You can see the current
Communication
Mode.
You can see your machine’s MAC address.
You can change the Web connection settings.
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See
See
See Software and Network User’s Guide.
Please go to the Brother Solutions Center to download the Web Connect Guide at http://solutions.brother.com/.
The default settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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Level1
Network
(Continued)
Level2 Level3
WLAN Enable —
Network Reset —
Level4
—
—
Options
On
Off*
—
Descriptions
Lets you use the wireless network connection.
Restores all network settings to the factory default.
Page
See
See Software and Network User’s Guide.
Please go to the Brother Solutions Center to download the Web Connect Guide at http://solutions.brother.com/.
The default settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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Menu ( ) (continued)
Level1 Level2 Level3
Print Reports User Settings —
Network Config —
WLAN Report
Machine Info. Serial No.
—
—
Version
Initial Setup Date & Time
Reset
—
—
Network
Options
—
—
—
—
—
—
Machine Reset Yes
No
Yes
No
Local Language
(depending on your country)
All Settings Yes
No
—
See Advanced User’s Guide.
The default settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
(Choose the language you want to use)
Descriptions
Prints these lists and reports.
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Lets you check the serial number of your machine.
Lets you check the firmware version of your machine.
Sets the date and time in your machine.
Resets all the machine’s settings that you have changed, such as the
Date and Time.
Resets the print server back to its factory default settings, such as the password and IP address information.
Resets all the machine’s settings back to the factory default.
Allows you to change the
LCD language for your country.
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SCAN ( )
Level1 Level2
Scan Type
Level3 Options
Colour*
Black and White
Descriptions
Scan to File Set with Panel — Off
(Set with PC)*
On
If you want to use the control panel to change the machine’s settings, choose On.
The settings below will appear when On is selected in Set with Panel.
— You can choose the scan type for your document.
Resolution — 100dpi
200dpi*
You can choose the scan resolution for your document.
300dpi
File Type —
600dpi
(If you choose the
Colour option in the Scan Type setting)
You can choose the file format for your document.
PDF*
JPEG
(If you choose the
Mono option in the Scan Type setting)
Scan Size —
Remove Background —
TIFF
PDF*
A4*
A5
10x15cm
Business Card
Letter
Off*
Low
Medium
High
You can choose the scan size for your document.
Changes the amount of background colour that is removed.
See Software and Network User’s Guide.
The default settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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Settings and features tables
Level1 Level2 Options
Scan to E-mail Set with Panel — Off
(Set with PC)*
On
If you want to use the control panel to change the machine’s settings, choose On.
The settings below will appear when On is selected in Set with Panel.
Scan Type
Level3
— Colour*
Descriptions
You can choose the scan type for your document.
Resolution —
Black and White
100dpi
200dpi*
You can choose the scan resolution for your document.
300dpi
File Type —
600dpi
(If you choose the
Colour option in the Scan Type setting)
You can choose the file format for your document.
Scan Size —
Remove Background —
PDF*
JPEG
(If you choose the
Mono option in the Scan Type setting)
TIFF
PDF*
A4*
A5
10x15cm
Business Card
Letter
Off*
Low
Medium
High
You can choose the scan size for your document.
Changes the amount of background colour that is removed.
See Software and Network User’s Guide.
The default settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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Level1 Level2 Options
Scan to Image Set with Panel — Off
(Set with PC)*
On
If you want to use the control panel to change the machine’s settings, choose On.
The settings below will appear when On is selected in Set with Panel.
Scan Type
Level3
— Colour*
Descriptions
You can choose the scan type for your document.
Resolution —
Black and White
100dpi
200dpi*
You can choose the scan resolution for your document.
300dpi
File Type —
600dpi
(If you choose the
Colour option in the Scan Type setting)
You can choose the file format for your document.
Web Service
(Appears when you install a Web
Services
Scanner, which is displayed in your computer’s
Windows
®
Explorer.)
Scan Size
Remove Background —
Scan
—
—
Scan for E-mail —
Scan for Fax —
Scan for Print —
See Software and Network User’s Guide.
The default settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
PDF*
JPEG
(If you choose the
Mono option in the Scan Type setting)
TIFF
PDF*
A4*
A5
10x15cm
Business Card
Letter
Off*
Low
Medium
High
—
—
—
—
You can choose the scan size for your document.
Changes the amount of background colour that is removed.
You can scan data by using the Web Services protocol.
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Settings and features tables
COPY (Default screen)
Level1
Quality
Paper Type
Paper Size
Level2
—
Enlarge/Reduce 100%*
Density
—
—
Enlarge
Reduce
Fit to Page
Level3
—
—
—
—
Custom(25-400%) —
—
—
—
—
—
Stack/Sort — —
See Advanced User’s Guide.
The default settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Options
Normal*
Best
Plain Paper*
Inkjet Paper
Brother BP71
Other Glossy
Transparency
A4*
A5
10x15cm
Letter
—
198% 10x15cmiA4
186% 10x15cmiLTR
141% A5iA4
97% LTRiA4
93% A4iLTR
83%
69% A4iA5
47% A4i10x15cm
—
—
-2
Descriptions
Choose the Copy resolution for the next copy.
Choose the paper type that matches the paper in the tray.
Choose the paper size that matches the paper in the tray.
—
You can choose the enlargement ratio for the next copy.
You can choose the reduction ratio for the next copy.
Your machine will adjust the size of the next copy to the paper size you set.
You can choose the enlargement or reduction ratio for your type of document.
Adjusts the density of copies.
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-1
0
+1
+2
Stack*
Sort
You can choose to stack or sort multiple copies.
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Level1
Page Layout
Level2
—
Advanced Settings —
Set New Default —
Factory Reset —
Level3
—
—
—
—
Options
Off(1in1)*
2in1(P)
2in1(L)
2in1(ID)
4in1(P)
4in1(L)
Poster (2x1)
Poster (2x2)
Poster (3x3)
Off*
Remove Background
(Options)
Low
Medium*
High
—
—
Descriptions
You can make N in 1, 2 in
1 ID, or Poster copies.
Change the amount of background colour that is removed.
You can save your copy settings.
You can restore all the settings back to the factory default.
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See Advanced User’s Guide.
The default settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
WEB ( )
Level1
Apps
SkyDrive
®
Box —
Google Drive™ —
Evernote
® —
Dropbox
—
—
— Picasa Web
Albums™
Flickr
® —
Level2
—
—
Level3
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Options
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Descriptions
Lets you connect the
Brother machine to an
Internet service.
Web services may have been added and/or service names may have been changed by the provider since this document was published.
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See
Please go to the Brother Solutions Center to download the Web Connect Guide at http://solutions.brother.com/.
The default settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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Settings and features tables
Entering Text
You may need to enter text into the machine, for example, when you set the time and date.
Entering numbers and letters
010310
0
A
K
U
1
B
L
V
2
C
M
W
N
X
3
D
O
Y
4 5 6 7 8 9
E F G H I J
P
Z
Q R S T
Press a, b, d or c to select the number or letter you want to choose, and press OK. Repeat for each character until the number or name is complete and then press a, b, d or c to select and press OK.
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Inserting spaces
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To enter a space in a Name, use a, b, d or c to highlight , and then press OK.
NOTE
The characters that are available may differ depending on your country.
Inserting symbols
Press a, b, d or c to select , and press OK to cycle between upper case, lower case and special characters. Press a, b, d or c to select the symbol you want to choose, and press OK.
If you want to return to the numbers and letters display, press a, b, d or c to select
OK.
, and press
Making corrections
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If you entered an incorrect number or letter and want to change it, press a, b, d or c to select or .
Press OK several times to move the cursor under the incorrect character. Then press a, b, d or c to select , and press OK. Re-enter the correct letter.
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Specifications
General
NOTE
This chapter provides a summary of the machine’s specifications. For additional specifications visit http://www.brother.com/.
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Printer Type
Print Head
Inkjet
Mono:
Colour:
64 MB
Piezo with 210 nozzles 1
Piezo with 70 nozzles
1.8 in. (44.9 mm) TFT Colour LCD
3
Memory Capacity
LCD (Liquid Crystal
Display)
Power Source
Power Consumption
AC 220 to 240V 50/60Hz
Copying Mode:
Ready Mode:
Sleep Mode:
Approx. 3 W
Off:
3
4
5
1
2
Measured diagonally.
Measured when the machine is connected to the USB interface. Power consumption varies slightly depending on the usage environment or part wear.
When resolution: standard / document: ISO/IEC 24712 printed pattern.
Measured according to IEC 62301 Edition 2.0.
Even when the machine is turned off, it will automatically turn itself on periodically for print head maintenance, and then turn itself off.
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Specifications
Dimension
161 mm
410 mm
374 mm
471 mm
Weight
Noise Level
Temperature
Humidity
Document Size
6.9 kg
Sound Pressure
Operating: L PA
Copying
Ready:
Operating:
Best Print Quality:
Operating:
L WA d = 5.98 B(A) (Mono)
L WA d = 5.77 B(A) (Colour)
L WA d = 2.97 B(A) (Mono/Colour)
10 to 35
20 to 33
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20 to 80% (without condensation)
Best Print Quality:
Width: Max. 215.9 mm
20 to 80% (without condensation)
Length: Max. 297 mm
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2
3
4
Noise depends on printing conditions.
In accordance with ISO9296
Office equipment with L WA d>6.30 B(A) is not suitable for use in room where people require high levels of concentration. Such equipment should be placed in separate rooms because of the noise emission.
Copy speed: 6 cpm (Mono)/3 cpm (Colour)
These copy speeds were measured in the manner of 3.5.1 of RAL-UZ171.
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Print media
Paper Input
Paper Output
Paper Tray
Paper type:
Plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy paper
and transparency
A4, Executive, Letter, A5, A6, Envelopes (Com-10, DL, C5, Monarch),
Photo (10 15 cm), Photo 2L (13 18 cm) and Index Card
(127 203 mm)
Width: 98 mm - 215.9 mm
Length: 148 mm - 297 mm
For more details, see Paper weight, thickness and capacity on page 19.
Maximum paper tray capacity:
Approx. 100 sheets of 80 g/m 2 plain paper
Up to 50 sheets of 80 g/m
2
plain paper (face up print delivery to the output
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2
3
1
For glossy paper or transparencies, remove printed pages from the output paper tray immediately after they exit the machine to avoid smudging.
Use only transparency paper recommended for inkjet printing.
See Paper type and size for each operation on page 19.
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Copy
1
Colour/Monochrome
Copy Width
Multiple Copies
Enlarge/Reduce
Resolution
When copying on A4 size paper.
Yes/Yes
Stacks/Sorts up to 99 pages
25% to 400% (in increments of 1%)
Prints up to 1200 2400 dpi
Specifications
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Scanner
Colour/Monochrome
TWAIN Compliant
WIA Compliant
ICA Compliant
Colour Depth
Yes/Yes
Yes
(Windows ® XP
® /Windows ® 7/Windows ® 8)
(Mac OS X v10.6.8, 10.7.x, 10.8.x)
Yes
(Windows
®
XP
®
/Windows
®
7/Windows
®
8)
Yes (Mac OS X v10.6.8, 10.7.x, 10.8.x)
30 bit colour Processing (Input)
24 bit colour Processing (Output) / 256 levels per colour
10 bit colour Processing (Input) Greyscale
8 bit colour Processing (Output) / 256 levels per colour
Resolution
Up to 19200
Up to 1200 2400 dpi (optical)
Scanning Width and Length Width: Up to 213.9 mm
Length: Up to 295 mm
1
2
Windows
®
XP in this User’s Guide includes Windows
®
XP Home Edition, Windows
®
XP Professional, and Windows
®
XP Professional x64 Edition.
Maximum 1200 1200 dpi scanning when using the WIA Driver for Windows ®
Windows
®
8 (resolution up to 19200
XP, Windows Vista
®
, Windows
19200 dpi can be selected by using the Brother scanner utility).
®
7 and
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Specifications
Printer
Resolution
Printing Width
Borderless
Up to 1200 6000 dpi
204 mm [210 mm (borderless)
]
A4, Letter, A6, Photo (10 15 cm), Index Card
(127 203 mm), Photo 2L (13 18 cm)
1
2
3
4
Print Speed
When the Borderless feature is set to On.
See Paper type and size for each operation on page 19.
When printing on A4 size paper.
For detailed specifications visit http://www.brother.com/.
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Interfaces
Wireless LAN
A USB 2.0 interface cable that is no longer than 2 m.
IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure/Ad-hoc Mode)
1
2
Your machine has a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface. The machine can also be connected to a computer that has a USB
1.1 interface.
Third party USB ports are not supported.
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Specifications
Network
NOTE
For more information about the Network specifications, see Software and Network User’s
Guide.
You can connect your machine to a network for Network Printing and Network Scanning
included is Brother BRAdmin Light
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Wireless Network
Security
Wireless Setup
Support Utility
SSID (32 characters), WEP 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES),
WPA2-PSK (AES)
AOSS™
WPS
Yes
Yes
1
2
See Computer requirements on page 80.
(Windows
®
) If you require more advanced printer management, use the latest Brother BRAdmin Professional utility version that is available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com/.
(Macintosh) The latest Brother BRAdmin Light is available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com/.
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Computer requirements
Windows
Operating
System
®
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE FUNCTIONS
PC Interface
Hard Disk Space to install
Computer Platform & Operating
System Version
Windows
Home
®
XP
USB
Printing
Scanning
Wireless
802.11b/g/n
Processor
For Drivers
150 MB
For
Applications
(including
Drivers)
1 GB
Windows
®
XP
Professional
32bit (x86) or 64bit
(x64) processor
Windows Vista
500 MB 1.3 GB
Windows
®
7
650 MB
Windows
®
8
Windows Server ®
2003
N/A Printing 50 MB N/A
Windows Server ®
2003 R2
Windows Server ®
2008
Windows Server
®
2008 R2
Windows Server ®
2012
Mac OS X v10.6.8
Macintosh
Operating
System
OS X v10.7.x
Printing
Scanning
OS X v10.8.x
Conditions:
1
2
For WIA, 1200 1200 resolution. Brother Scanner
Utility enables to enhance up to
19200 19200 dpi.
Third party USB ports are not supported.
64bit (x64) processor
Intel ®
Processor
80 MB
For the latest driver updates, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/.
All trademarks, brand and product names are the property of their respective companies.
550 MB
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Specifications
Consumable items
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Ink
Service Life of Ink
Cartridge
Replacement
Consumables
The machine uses individual Black, Yellow, Cyan and Magenta ink cartridges that are separate from the print head assembly.
The first time you install a set of ink cartridges the machine will use an amount of ink to fill the ink delivery tubes for high quality printouts. This process will only happen once. After this process is complete the cartridges provided with your machine will have a lower yield than standard cartridges (80%). With all following ink cartridges you can print the specified number of pages.
<Standard Yield Black> LC121BK
<Standard Yield Yellow> LC121Y
<Standard Yield Cyan> LC121C
<Standard Yield Magenta> LC121M
Black, Yellow, Cyan and Magenta - Approximately 300 pages
<High Yield Black> LC123BK
<High Yield Yellow> LC123Y
<High Yield Cyan> LC123C
<High Yield Magenta> LC123M
Black, Yellow, Cyan and Magenta - Approximately 600 pages
1 Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711.
For more information about the replacement consumables, visit us at http://www.brother.com/pageyield/.
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What is Innobella™?
Innobella™ is a range of genuine consumables offered by Brother.
The name "Innobella™" derives from the words "Innovation" and
"Bella" (meaning "Beautiful" in Italian) and is a representation of the
"innovative" technology providing you with "beautiful" and "long lasting" print results.
When you print photo images, Brother recommends Innobella™ glossy photo paper (BP71 series) for high quality. Brilliant prints are made easier with Innobella™ Ink and paper.
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Index
A
Apple Macintosh
See Software and Network User’s Guide.
B
Brother
CreativeCenter
........................................4
C
Cleaning print head
..............................................35
scanner
.................................................35
Consumable items
...................................81
Control panel overview
..............................6
ControlCenter
See Software and Network User’s Guide.
Copy paper size
.............................................23
paper type
.............................................23
using scanner glass
..............................20
D
Document loading
..................................................20
E
Envelopes
................................... 12
,
,
Error messages on LCD
Absorber NearFull
.................................40
B&W Print Only
.....................................40
Cannot Detect
.......................................40
Cannot Print
..........................................41
Cover is Open
.......................................41
Data Remaining
....................................41
Ink Absorber Full
...................................42
Ink low
...................................................42
No Ink Cartridge
....................................42
No Paper Fed
........................................43
Out of Memory
......................................43
Paper Jam
.............................................44
Unable to Clean
....................................44
Unable to Init.
........................................44
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Unable to Print
...................................... 44
Unable to Scan
..................................... 44
Wrong Paper Size
................................ 44
G
Greyscale
................................................ 76
I
H
Help
LCD messages
..................................... 60
Menu Table
.......................................... 61
Ink cartridges ink dot counter
...................................... 32
replacing
............................................... 32
Innobella™
.............................................. 81
J
Jams paper
.................................................... 45
L
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Brightness
.............................................. 9
M
Macintosh
See Software and Network User’s Guide.
Maintenance, routine replacing ink cartridges
N
Network
Printing
See Software and Network User’s Guide.
Scanning
See Software and Network User’s Guide.
P
Paper
................................................ 17
,
capacity
.................................................19
loading
........................................... 10
,
loading envelopes
.................................12
printable area
........................................15
size
.......................................................16
type
................................................ 16
,
Print difficulties
..............................................53
paper jams
............................................45
printable area
........................................15
resolution
..............................................77
specifications
........................................77
Printing
See Software and Network User’s Guide.
R
Resolution copy
......................................................75
.......................................................77
scan
......................................................76
S
Scanning
See Software and Network User’s Guide.
Serial Number
how to find............... See inside front cover
Step-by-step Settings Tables
T
Text, entering
...........................................71
Transparencies
........................... 17
,
,
Troubleshooting error messages on LCD
if you are having difficulty copying
..............................................57
Network
..............................................58
paper handling
...................................56
print quality
........................................55
printing
...............................................53
scanning
............................................57
software
.............................................57
maintenance messages on LCD
paper jam
..............................................45
U
Unscannable area
................................... 21
W
Web Services (Scan)
............................... 68
Windows
®
See Software and Network User’s Guide.
Wireless Network
See Quick Setup Guide and Software and
Network User’s Guide.
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This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only. Local Brother companies or their dealers will only support machines purchased in their own countries.
www.brotherearth.com
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Key Features
- Home & office Inkjet Colour printing
- 6000 x 1200 DPI
- Printing colours: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
- A4 27 ppm
- Colour copying Colour scanning
- Apple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan, Google Cloud Print
- USB port Wi-Fi
- Internal memory: 64 MB RISC 288 MHz
- 6.9 kg
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Table of contents
- 7 Using the documentation
- 7 Symbols and conventions used in the documentation
- 8 Network User’s Guide
- 8 Viewing User’s Guides
- 10 How to access Guides for Advanced Features
- 11 Accessing Brother Support (Macintosh)
- 12 Control panel overview
- 14 LCD screen indications
- 14 Basic Operations
- 15 Warning LED indications
- 15 LCD display
- 15 Setting the backlight brightness
- 16 Loading paper and other print media
- 18 Loading envelopes
- 21 Unprintable area
- 22 Paper settings
- 22 Paper Type
- 22 Paper Size
- 23 Acceptable paper and other print media
- 23 Recommended print media
- 23 Handling and using print media
- 25 Choosing the right print media
- 26 How to load documents
- 26 Using the scanner glass
- 27 Unscannable area
- 28 How to copy
- 28 Stop copying
- 28 Copy options
- 29 Paper Type
- 29 Paper Size
- 30 Printing a document
- 31 Before scanning
- 35 How to change the machine’s SCAN mode settings for PDF scanning
- 37 How to scan a document as a PDF file using the control panel
- 38 Replacing the ink cartridges
- 41 Cleaning and checking the machine
- 41 Cleaning the scanner glass
- 41 Cleaning the print head
- 42 Checking the print quality
- 43 Checking the print alignment
- 44 Setting the date and time
- 45 Identifying your problem
- 46 Error and maintenance messages
- 51 Error animations
- 51 Printer jam or paper jam
- 59 If you are having difficulty with your machine
- 65 Machine Information
- 65 Checking the serial number
- 65 Checking the firmware version
- 65 Reset functions
- 65 How to reset the machine
- 66 Using the Settings tables
- 67 Menu table
- 77 Entering Text
- 77 Entering numbers and letters
- 77 Inserting spaces
- 77 Inserting symbols
- 77 Making corrections
- 78 General
- 80 Print media
- 82 Scanner
- 83 Printer
- 84 Interfaces
- 85 Network
- 86 Computer requirements
- 87 Consumable items