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Safety precautions
To use the machine safely
Please refer to these instructions for later reference and before
attempting any maintenance.
WARNING
There are high voltage
Do not handle the plug with wet
electrodes inside the machine.
hands. Doing this might cause
Before you clean the machine,
an electrical shock.
make sure you have
unplugged the power cord from
the electrical socket.
To prevent injuries, be careful
To prevent injuries, be careful
not to put your hands on the
not to touch the area shaded in
edge of the machine under the
the illustration.
scanner cover.
When you move the machine,
place a hand at each side of
the unit so you are supporting
the base when you lift it. (See
the illustration on the right.)
Do not carry the machine by
holding the scanner cover.
Most of the illustrations in this User's Guide show the DCP-115C.
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WARNING
This product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily
accessible. In case of emergencies, you must disconnect the power
cord from the electrical socket in order to shut off power completely.
Caution
To maintain the best print quality, we recommend that you use the
On/Off key to turn off your machine. Do not unplug the power cord
from the electrical socket, unless moving the machine or performing
maintenance. If you need to disconnect your machine from the
power, you will need to set the date and time again. (See Quick
Setup Guide.)
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Choosing a location
Place your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration
and shocks, such as a desk. Put the machine near a standard,
grounded electrical socket. Select a location where the temperature
remains between 10° and 35°C.
Caution
Avoid placing your machine in a high-traffic area.
Avoid placing your machine on the carpet.
Do not place near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or
refrigerators.
Do not expose the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat,
moisture, or dust.
Do not connect your machine to electrical sockets controlled by
wall switches or automatic timers.
Disruption of power can wipe out information in the machine's
memory.
Do not connect your machine to electrical sockets on the same
circuit as large appliances or other equipment that might disrupt
the power supply.
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How to access the complete User's
Guide
This User's Guide does not contain all the information about the
machine such as how to use the advanced features of the Printer,
Scanner and Network. When you are ready to learn detailed
information about these operations, read the complete User's Guide
located in the `Documentation' section of the CD-ROM.
Network is available only for DCP-315CN.
To view Documentation (For Windows®)
From the Start menu, select Brother, MFL Pro Suite DCP-XXXX
(where XXXX is your model name) from the Programs Group, and
then select User's Guide.
--OR--
1 Turn on your PC. Insert the Brother CD-ROM labelled
Windows® into your CD-ROM drive.
2 If the model name screen appears, click your model name.
3 If the language screen appears, click your language.
The CD-ROM main menu will appear.
If this window does not appear, use Windows® Explorer to run
the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother
CD-ROM.
4 Click Documentation.
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5 Click the documentation you want to read.
Quick Setup Guide: Setup and Software Installation
Instructions
User's Guide (3 manuals): User's Guide for stand-alone
operations, Software User's Guide and Network User's
Guide (DCP-315CN only)
PaperPort® User's Guide: Document Management
Software
How to find Scanning instructions
There are several ways you can scan documents. You can find the
instructions as follows:
Software User's Guide:
Scanning on page 2-1
(For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional and
Windows® XP)
ControlCenter2 on page 3-1
(For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional and
Windows® XP)
Network Scanning (DCP-315CN only) on page 4-1
PaperPort® User's Guide
Instructions for scanning directly from ScanSoft® PaperPort®
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To view Documentation (For Macintosh®)
1 Turn on your Macintosh®. Insert the Brother CD-ROM labelled
Macintosh® into your CD-ROM drive. The following window will
appear.
(Mac OS® X)
2 Double-click the Documentation icon.
3 The select Language screen appears, double-click your
language.
4 Click the documentation you want to read.
Quick Setup Guide: Setup and Software Installation
Instructions
User's Guide (3 manuals): User's Guide for stand-alone
operations, Software User's Guide and Network User's
Guide (DCP-315 CN only)
How to find Scanning instructions
There are several ways you can scan documents. You can find the
instructions as follows:
Software User's Guide:
Scanning on page 9-1
(For Mac OS® 9.1-9.2/Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater)
ControlCenter2 (For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater) on page 10-1
Network Scanning (DCP-315CN only) (For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or
greater) on page 11-1
Presto!® PageManager® User's Guide
Instructions for scanning directly from Presto!® PageManager®
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Table of Contents
1
Introduction .......................................................................... 1-1
Using this Guide ............................................................... 1-1
Finding information ..................................................... 1-1
Symbols used in this Guide ........................................ 1-1
Control panel overview ..................................................... 1-2
Warning LED indications ............................................ 1-4
Load documents ............................................................... 1-5
Using the ADF (automatic document feeder)
(DCP-120C only) .................................................... 1-5
Using the scanner glass ............................................. 1-7
About paper ...................................................................... 1-8
Recommended Paper................................................. 1-8
Handling and using special paper .............................. 1-9
Paper type and size for each operation................ 1-10
Paper weight, thickness and capacity .................. 1-11
Paper capacity of the output paper tray .............. 1-11
Printable area ....................................................... 1-12
How to load paper, envelopes and post cards ......... 1-13
To load paper or other media ............................... 1-13
To load envelopes ................................................ 1-15
To load post cards ................................................ 1-16
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Making copies ...................................................................... 2-1
Using the machine as a copier ......................................... 2-1
Making a single copy .................................................. 2-1
Making multiple copies ............................................... 2-1
Stop copying............................................................... 2-1
Using the Copy keys......................................................... 2-2
Increasing copy speed or quality ................................ 2-3
Enlarging or reducing the image copied ..................... 2-4
Changing the temporary copy settings ....................... 2-6
Setting paper type .................................................. 2-7
Setting paper size................................................... 2-7
Adjusting brightness ............................................... 2-8
Sorting copies using the ADF (DCP-120C only) .........2-8
Making N in 1 copies or a poster (Page Layout) .............2-9
Changing the default copy settings ................................ 2-12
Setting Paper Type................................................... 2-12
Setting Paper Size.................................................... 2-13
Increasing copy speed or quality .............................. 2-13
Adjusting brightness ................................................. 2-14
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Adjusting contrast ..................................................... 2-14
Adjusting Colour saturation....................................... 2-15
Legal limitations .............................................................. 2-16
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Walk-Up PhotoCapture CenterTM ......................................... 3-1
Introduction ....................................................................... 3-1
PhotoCapture CenterTM requirements ..................... 3-2
Getting started .................................................................. 3-3
Printing the Index (Thumbnails) ........................................ 3-5
Printing images ................................................................. 3-6
DPOF printing ............................................................. 3-8
Changing the default settings ........................................... 3-9
Increasing print speed or quality................................. 3-9
Setting paper and size ................................................ 3-9
Adjusting brightness ................................................. 3-10
Adjusting contrast ..................................................... 3-10
Colour enhancement ................................................ 3-11
Cropping ................................................................... 3-12
Borderless................................................................. 3-13
Scan to Card (DCP-115C, DCP-120C and
DCP-315CN only) ....................................................... 3-13
Changing the default quality ..................................... 3-14
Changing the default black & white file format.......... 3-15
Changing the default colour file format ..................... 3-15
Understanding the Error Messages ................................ 3-16
Using PhotoCapture CenterTM from your computer ......... 3-16
4
Software and Network features .......................................... 4-1
5
Important information .......................................................... 5-1
For your safety............................................................ 5-1
LAN connection (DCP-315CN only) ........................... 5-1
International E
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NERGY STAR Compliance Statement.......... 5-1
EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN50419..................... 5-2
Important safety instructions....................................... 5-2
Trademarks................................................................. 5-4
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Troubleshooting and routine maintenance ....................... 6-1
Troubleshooting ................................................................ 6-1
Error messages .......................................................... 6-1
Document jams (DCP-120C only) .............................. 6-3
Document is jammed in the top of the ADF unit .........6-3
Document is jammed inside the ADF unit .............. 6-3
Printer jam or paper jam ............................................. 6-4
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Paper is jammed inside the paper tray ................... 6-4
Paper is jammed inside the machine ..................... 6-5
If you are having difficulty with your machine ............. 6-7
How to change LCD language.................................. 6-10
How to improve the LCD viewing ............................. 6-10
Setting the Beeper Volume....................................... 6-10
How to improve print quality ........................................... 6-11
Cleaning the print head ............................................ 6-11
Checking the print quality ......................................... 6-12
Checking the printing alignment ............................... 6-14
Checking the ink volume ................................................ 6-15
Packing and shipping the machine ................................. 6-16
Routine maintenance...................................................... 6-19
Cleaning the scanner................................................ 6-19
Cleaning the machine printer platen......................... 6-20
Cleaning the Paper Pick-up Roller ........................... 6-21
Replacing the ink cartridges ..................................... 6-22
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Appendix ............................................................................. A-1
On-screen programming...................................................A-1
Menu table..................................................................A-1
Printing reports ...........................................................A-1
Menu keys ........................................................................A-2
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Specifications ......................................................................S-1
Product description ...........................................................S-1
General .............................................................................S-1
Print media .......................................................................S-2
Copy .................................................................................S-3
PhotoCapture CenterTM .....................................................S-4
Scanner ............................................................................S-5
Printer ...............................................................................S-6
Interfaces ..........................................................................S-6
Computer requirements ....................................................S-7
Consumable items ............................................................S-8
Network (LAN) (DCP-315CN only) ...................................S-9
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Index ...................................................................................... I-1
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1 Introduction
Using this Guide
Thank you for buying a Brother Digital Copier/Printer (DCP). Your
machine is simple to use, with LCD screen instructions to guide you
through programming it. You can make the most of your machine by
reading through this Guide.
Finding information
All the chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of
Contents. You will be able to find information about a specific feature
or operation by checking the Index at the back of this Guide.
Symbols used in this Guide
Throughout this Guide you will see special symbols alerting you to
important warnings, notes and actions. To make things clearer and
to help you press the correct keys, we used special fonts and added
some of the messages that will appear in the LCD.
Bold
Bold typeface identifies specific keys on the machine
control panel.
Italics
Italicized typeface emphasizes an important point or
refers you to a related topic.
Courier New Courier New type face identifies the messages on the
LCD of the machine.
Warnings inform you what to do to avoid possible personal
injury.
Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to
prevent possible damage to the machine or other objects.
Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may
arise or give tips about how the operation works with other
features.
Improper Setup alerts you to devices and operations that are
not compatible with the machine.
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Control panel overview
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1 Copy keys
2 Menu keys:
(Temporary settings):
Menu
Copy Options
Lets you access the Menu to
You can quickly and easily select
program.
temporary settings for copying.
+
or -
Enlarge/Reduce
Press to scroll through the menus
Lets you enlarge or reduce copies
and options.
depending on the ratio you select.
Also you can use these keys to
Copy Quality
enter the number.
Use this key to temporarily change
Set
the quality for copying.
Lets you store your settings in the
Number of Copies
machine.
Use this key to make multiple
copies.
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Stop/Exit
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Ink Management
Stops an operation or exits from the
Lets you clean the print head, check
menu.
the print quality, and check the
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available ink volume.
Mono Start
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Scan
Lets you start making copies in
black and white.
Lets you access Scan mode.
Also, lets you start a scanning
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operation (in colour or black,
PhotoCapture
depending on the scanning setting
Lets you access the PhotoCapture
in the ControlCenter2 software).
CenterTM.
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Colour Start
0 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Displays messages on the screen to
Lets you start making copies in full
help you set up and use your
colour.
machine.
Also, lets you start a scanning
The LCD examples in this guide are
operation (in colour or black,
for models with a one-line display.
depending on the scanning setting
There may be slight differences
in the ControlCenter2 software).
between the examples provided
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On/Off
and models with a two-line display.
You can turn the machine on or off.
A
Warning LED
If you turn the machine off, it will still
Turns red when LCD displays an
periodically clean the print head to
error or an important status
maintain print quality.
message.
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Warning LED indications
The Warning LED (Light Emitting Diode) lights when there is a
problem with your machine. You should check the LCD displays for
more details about the problem.
LED
Machine status
Description
Ready
The machine is ready for use.
Off
Cover open
The cover is open. Close the cover. (See Error
messages on page 6-1.)
Ink empty
Replace the Ink cartridge with a new one. (See
Replacing the ink cartridges on page 6-22.)
Paper error
Put paper in the tray or clear the paper jam.
Red
Check the LCD message. (See Troubleshooting
and routine maintenance on page 6-1.)
Others
Check the LCD message. (See Troubleshooting
and routine maintenance on page 6-1.)
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Load documents
You can make copies and scan from the ADF (automatic document
feeder) or from the scanner glass.
Using the ADF (automatic document feeder)
(DCP-120C only)
The ADF can hold up to 10 pages and feeds each sheet individually.
Use standard (80 g/m2) paper and always fan the pages before
putting them in the ADF.
DO NOT use paper that is curled, wrinkled, folded, ripped,
stapled, paper clipped, pasted or taped.
DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or fabric. (To copy or scan
this kind of document, see Using the scanner glass on page 1-7.)
Make sure documents written with ink are completely dry.
Documents must be from 147 to 216 mm wide and 147 to 356 mm
long.
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1 Fan the pages well. Make sure you put the documents face
down, top edge first in the ADF until you feel them touch the
feed roller.
2 Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your documents.
3 Unfold the ADF Document Output Support Flap.
ADF Document
Output Support Flap
DO NOT pull on the document while it is feeding.
To use the ADF, the scanner glass must be empty.
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Using the scanner glass
You can use the scanner glass to copy or scan pages of a book or one
page at a time. Documents can be up to 216 mm wide and 297 mm long.
(DCP-120C only) To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be
empty.
1 Lift the document cover.
Place documents face
down on the
Scanner Glass
2 Using the document guidelines on the left, center the document
face down on the scanner glass.
3 Close the document cover.
If the document is a book or is thick, do not slam the cover or
press on it.
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About paper
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've chosen, always
set the Paper Type to match the type of paper you load.
You can use plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy paper,
transparencies and envelopes.
We recommend testing various paper types before purchasing large
quantities.
For best results, use the recommended paper.
When you print on inkjet paper (coated paper),
transparencies and glossy paper, be sure to select the
proper media in the "Basic" tab of the printer driver or in the
Paper Type setting of the menu.
When you print on Brother glossy paper, load the instruction
sheet included with the glossy paper in the paper tray first,
and then place the glossy paper on the instruction sheet.
When you use transparencies or glossy paper, remove each
sheet immediately 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.
Recommended Paper
To get the best print quality, we suggest using Brother paper.
(See table below.)
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.
Brother Paper
Paper Type
Item
A4 Plain
BP60PA
A4 Glossy
BP60GLA
A4 Inkjet (Photo Matte)
BP60MA
10 x 15 cm Glossy
BP60GLP
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Handling and using special paper
Store paper in its original packaging, and keep it sealed. Keep the
paper flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat.
The coated side of glossy paper is shiny. Avoid touching the
shiny (coated) side. Load glossy paper with the shiny side facing
down.
Avoid touching either side of transparencies 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.
Do not use paper:
that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped
2 mm or
longer
2 mm or
longer
that is extremely shiny or highly textured
that was previously printed by a printer
that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked
that is made with a short grain
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Paper weight, thickness and capacity
Paper Type
Weight
Thickness
No. of sheets
Cut Paper
Plain Paper
64 to 120 g/m2
0.08 to 0.15 mm
100*
(17 to 32 lb)
(0.003" to 0.006")
Inkjet Paper
64 to 200 g/m2
0.08 to 0.25 mm
20
(17 to 53 lb)
(0.003" to 0.01")
Glossy Paper
Up to 220 g/m2
Up to 0.25 mm
20
(Up to 58 lb)
(Up to 0.01")
Cards
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Up to 240 g/m2
Up to 0.28 mm
20
(Up to 64 lb)
(Up to 0.01")
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Up to 120 g/m2
Up to 0.15 mm
30
(Up to 32 lb)
(Up to 0.006")
Post Card
Up to 200 g/m2
Up to 0.23 mm
30
(Up to 53 lb)
(Up to 0.01")
Envelopes
75 to 95 g/m2
Up to 0.52 mm
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(20 to 25 lb)
(Up to 0.02")
Transparencies
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* Up to 50 sheets for Legal size paper (80 g/m2).
* Up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m2.
Paper capacity of the output paper tray
Output Paper
Up to 25 sheets of 80 g/m2 (A4)
Tray
Transparencies or glossy paper must be
picked up from the output paper tray one
page at a time to avoid smudging.
Legal paper cannot be stacked on the output
paper tray.
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Printable area
The figures below show the unprintable areas on cut sheet paper and
envelopes.
Cut Sheet Paper
Envelopes
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2Bottom
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4Right
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3 mm
3 mm
3 mm
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(0 mm)*1
(0 mm)*1
(0 mm)*1
Envelopes
12 mm
24 mm
3 mm
3 mm
*1 When you set the Borderless feature to On.
Printable area depends on the Printer driver settings.
The figures above are approximate and the printable area
may vary depending on the type of cut sheet paper you are
using.
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How to load paper, envelopes and post cards
To load paper or other media
1 Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine and remove
the output paper tray.
Output Paper Tray
2 Press and slide the paper side guide to fit the paper width.
Paper Side Guide
3 Pull out the paper support and unfold the paper support flap.
Paper Support
Paper Support Flap
Use the paper support flap for Letter, Legal and A4.
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4 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and mis-feeds.
5 Gently insert the paper into the paper tray print side down and
the leading edge (top of the paper) in first.
Check that the paper is flat in the tray and below the maximum
paper mark.
Maximum Paper Mark
Make sure the paper side guides touch the sides of the
paper.
Be careful that you do not push the paper in too far; it may
lift at the back of the tray and cause feed problems.
6 Put the output paper tray back on and push the paper tray firmly
back into the machine.
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To load envelopes
Use envelopes that weigh from 75-95 g/m2.
Some envelopes require margin settings in the application. Make
sure you do a test print first.
To prevent possible damage to the feeding mechanism, do not
use the types of envelopes shown below.
DO NOT USE ENVELOPES:
that are of a baggy construction
that are embossed (have raised writing on them)
that have clasps on them
that are not sharply creased
that are preprinted on the inside
Glue
Rounded
Double flap Triangular
flap
flap
How to load envelopes
1 Before loading, press the corners and sides of the envelopes to
make them as flat as possible.
If the envelopes are `double-feeding', put one envelope in the
paper tray at a time.
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2 Insert the envelopes into the paper tray with the address side
down and the leading edge (top of the envelopes) in first. Slide
the paper side guide to fit the width of the envelopes.
If you have problems when printing on envelopes, try the
following suggestions:
1 Open the envelope flap.
2 Make sure the open flap is either to the side of the envelope or
to the back edge of the envelope when printing.
3 Adjust the size and margin in your application.
To load post cards
1 Raise the paper stop and insert the post cards into the paper
tray. Slide the paper side guide to fit the width of the post cards.
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2 Making copies
Using the machine as a copier
You can use your machine as a copier, making up to 99 copies at a
time.
Making a single copy
1 Load your document.
2 Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
To stop copying, press Stop/Exit.
Making multiple copies
1 Load your document.
2 Press Number of Copies repeatedly until the number of
copies you want appears (up to 99).
--OR--
Press
to increase the number of copies.
Press
to decrease the number of copies.
The number of copies can also be increased/decreased by
holding
down
or .
3 Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
(DCP-120C only) To sort copies, press the Copy Options key.
(See Changing the temporary copy settings on page 2-6.)
Stop copying
To stop copying, press Stop/Exit.
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Using the Copy keys
When you want to quickly change the copy settings temporarily for
the next copy, use the temporary Copy keys. You can use different
combinations.
Temporary Copy keys
These settings are temporary, the machine returns to its default
settings 60 seconds after it finishes copying.
You can save the copy settings you use most often by setting
them as default. (See Changing the default copy settings on
page 2-12.)
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Increasing copy speed or quality
You can select the copy quality. The default setting is Normal.
Press Copy Quality Normal
Recommended mode for ordinary
printouts. Good copy quality with
adequate copy speed.
Fast
Fast copy speed and lowest ink
consumption. Use FAST to save
time (document to be proof-read,
large documents or many
copies).
Best
Use this mode to copy precise
images such as photographs.
BEST uses the highest resolution
and slowest speed.
1 Load your document.
2 Press Copy Quality repeatedly to select the copy quality
(Fast, Normal or Best).
3 Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
--OR--
Press other temporary copy keys for more settings.
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Enlarging or reducing the image copied
You can select the following enlargement or reduction ratios.
Custom(25-400%) allows you to enter a ratio from 25% to 400%.
(25% to 200% for DCP-117C.)
Press Enlarge/Reduce
Custom(25-400%)
200%
198% 10x15cmA4
186% 10x15cmLTR
142% A5A4
104% EXELTR
100%
97% LTRA4
93% A4LTR
83%
78%
69% A4A5
50%
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1 Load your document.
2 Press Enlarge/Reduce.
3 Press
or
to select the enlargement or reduction ratio you
want.
Press Set.
--OR--
You can select Custom(25-400%) and press Set.
(25% to 200% for DCP-117C.)
Press
or
to enter an enlargement or reduction ratio from
25% to 400%.
Press Set.
Enlargement or reduction ratio can also be
increased/decreased by holding down
or
.
4 Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
--OR--
Press other temporary copy keys for more settings.
Special Copy Options (2 in 1 (P), 2 in 1 (L), 4 in 1 (P), 4 in 1 (L)
or Poster) are not available with Enlarge/Reduce.
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Changing the temporary copy settings
Use the Copy Options key to quickly set the following copy
settings temporarily for the next copy.
Press Copy Menu Selections
Options
Factory
Page
Options
Setting
Select & Set
Select & Set
Paper Type
Plain/
Plain
2-7
Inkjet/
Glossy/
Transparency
Paper Size
Letter/
A4
2-7
Legal/
A4/
A5/
10(W) x 15(H)cm
Brightness
-
+
-
+
2-8
Stack/Sort
Stack/Sort
Stack
2-8
(DCP-120C only)
Page Layout
Off(1 in 1)/
Off
2-9
2 in 1 (P)/
(1 in 1)
2 in 1 (L)/
4 in 1 (P)/
4 in 1 (L)/
Poster(3 x 3)
After you select your settings by pressing Set, the LCD shows
Set temporarily and then returns to Menu selections.
Press Mono Start or Colour Start if you're finished choosing
settings.
--OR--
Press
or
to select more settings.
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Setting paper type
If copying on paper other than plain paper, select the type of paper
that you are using to get the best print quality.
1 Load your document.
2 Press Copy Options and
or
to select Paper Type.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select the type of paper you are using
(Plain, Inkjet, Glossy or Transparency).
Press Set.
4 Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
--OR--
Press
or
for
more
settings.
Setting paper size
If copying on paper other than A4 size, you will need to change the
paper size setting.
You can copy on Letter, Legal, A4, A5 or
Photo Card (10(W) cm x 15(H) cm) paper.
1 Load your document.
2 Press Copy Options and
or
to select Paper Size.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select the size of paper you are using
(Letter, Legal, A4, A5 or 10(W) x 15(H)cm).
Press Set.
4 Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
--OR--
Press
or
for
more
settings.
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Adjusting brightness
You can adjust the copy brightness to make copies darker or lighter.
1 Load your document.
2 Press Copy Options and
or
to select Brightness.
Press Set.
-
+
3 Press
to make a lighter copy.
--OR--
Press
to make a darker copy.
Press Set.
4 Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
--OR--
Press
or
for
more
settings.
Sorting copies using the ADF (DCP-120C only)
You can sort multiple the copies. Pages will be stacked in the order
321, 321, 321, and so on.
1 Load your document.
2 Press Copy Options and
or
to select Stack/Sort.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select Sort.
Press Set.
4 Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
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Making N in 1 copies or a poster (Page Layout)
You can reduce the number of pages for copies by using the N in 1
copy feature. This allows you to copy two or four pages onto one
page, allowing you to save paper. It is also possible to create a
poster. When you use the Poster feature your machine divides your
document into sections, then enlarges the sections so you can
assemble them into a poster. If you want to make a poster, use the
scanner glass.
Please make sure Paper Size is set to A4 or Letter.
You can use the N in 1 copy feature with 100% copy size
only.
(P) means Portrait and (L) means Landscape.
ADF is not available for DCP-115C, DCP-117C and
DCP-315CN.
1 Load your document.
2 Press Copy Options and
or
to select Page Layout.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select 2 in 1 (P), 2 in 1 (L),
4 in 1 (P), 4 in 1 (L)or Poster(3 x 3).
Press Set.
4 Press Mono Start to scan the document.
You can also press Colour Start if you are using Poster layout
or if you are using a DCP-315CN.
5 If you are making a poster or placed the document in the ADF,
the machine scans the page and starts printing.
If you are using the scanner glass:
6 After the machine scans the page,
Next Page?
the LCD shows:
Yes No
Press
to scan the next page.
7 Put the next document on the
Set Next Page
scanner glass.
Then Press Set
Press Set.
8 Repeat Steps 6 and 7 for each page of the layout.
9 After all the pages of the document have been scanned,
press
to end.
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If Glossy has been selected in the Paper Type setting for N in
1 copies, the machine will print the images as if Normal paper
had been selected.
If you are producing multiple colour copies, N in 1 copies are
not available for DCP-315CN.
N in 1 colour copies are not available for DCP-115C,
DCP-117C and DCP-120C.
For Poster copies, you cannot make more than one copy.
Place each page face down in the direction and sequence
shown below.
2 in 1 (P)
2 in 1 (L)
4 in 1 (P)
4 in 1 (L)
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Poster (3x3)
You can make a poster
size copy of a
photograph.
For Poster copies, you cannot make more than one copy.
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Changing the default copy settings
You can save the copy settings you use most often by setting them
as default. These settings will remain until you change them again.
Setting Paper Type
To get the best print quality, set the machine for the type of paper you
are using.
1 Press Menu.
2 Press
or
to select 1.Copy.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select 1.Paper Type.
Press Set.
4 Press
or
to select Plain, Inkjet, Glossy or
Transparency.
Press Set.
5 Press Stop/Exit.
The machine ejects paper with printed surfaces face up onto the
paper tray in the front of the machine. When you use
transparencies or glossy paper, remove each sheet immediately
to prevent smudging or paper jams.
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Setting Paper Size
You can use five sizes of paper for printing your copies: Letter, Legal,
A4, A5 and Photo Card (10x15cm). When you change the type of
paper you load in the machine, you will need to change the setting
for Paper Size at the same time so your machine can fit the copy on
the page.
1 Press Menu.
2 Press
or
to select 1.Copy.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select 2.Paper Size.
Press Set.
4 Press
or
to select Letter, Legal, A4, A5 or 10x15cm.
Press Set.
5 Press Stop/Exit.
Increasing copy speed or quality
1 Press Menu.
2 Press
or
to select 1.Copy.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select 3.Quality.
Press Set.
4 Press
or
to select Fast, Normal or Best.
Press Set.
5 Press Stop/Exit.
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Adjusting brightness
1 Press Menu.
2 Press
or
to select 1.Copy.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select 4.Brightness.
Press Set.
4 Press
to make a lighter copy.
--OR--
Press
to make a darker copy.
Press Set.
5 Press Stop/Exit.
Adjusting contrast
You can change the contrast to help an image look sharper and more
vivid.
1 Press Menu.
2 Press
or
to select 1.Copy.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select 5.Contrast.
Press Set.
4 Press
to increase the contrast.
--OR--
Press
to decrease the contrast.
Press Set.
5 Press Stop/Exit.
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Adjusting Colour saturation
Colour Saturation can only be changed through the default setting.
1 Press Menu.
2 Press
or
to select 1.Copy.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select 6.Color Adjust.
Press Set.
4 Press
or
to select Red, Green or Blue.
Press Set.
5 Press
to increase the colour saturation.
--OR--
Press
to decrease the colour saturation.
Press Set.
6 Return to Step 4 to select the next colour.
--OR--
Press Stop/Exit.
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Legal limitations
Colour reproductions of certain documents are illegal and may result
in either criminal or civil liability. This memorandum is intended to be
a guide rather than a complete listing of every possible prohibition. In
case of doubt, we suggest that you check with relevant authorities as
to any particular questionable documents.
The following are examples of documents which should not be
copied:
Money
Bonds or other certificates of indebtedness
Certificates of Deposit
Armed Forces Service or Draft papers.
Passports
Postage Stamps (cancelled or uncancelled)
Immigration Papers
Welfare documents
Cheques or Drafts drawn by Governmental Agencies
Identification Documents, badges or insignias
Licences and Certificates of Title to motor vehicles
Copyrighted works cannot be copied. Sections of a copyrighted work
can be copied for `fair use'. Multiple copies would indicate improper
use.
Works of art should be considered the equivalent of copyrighted
works.
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3 Walk-Up PhotoCapture
CenterTM
Introduction
Even if your machine is not connected to your computer, you can
print photos directly from your digital camera media. Your Brother
machine includes media drives (slots) for use with popular digital
camera media: CompactFlash®, SmartMedia®, Memory Stick®,
Memory Stick ProTM, SecureDigitalTM (SD Card), MultiMediaCardTM
and xD-Picture CardTM.
CompactFlash®
SmartMedia®
Memory Stick®
SecureDigitalTM
xD-Picture CardTM
(Type I only)
Memory Stick ProTM
MultiMediaCardTM
The PhotoCapture CenterTM feature lets you print digital photos from
your digital camera at high resolution to get photo quality printing.
miniSDTM can be used with miniSDTM adapter.
Memory Stick DuoTM can be used with Memory Stick DuoTM
adapter.
Memory Stick Pro DuoTM can be used with Memory Stick Pro
DuoTM adapter.
Adapters are not included with the machine. Contact a third
party supplier for adapters.
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PhotoCapture CenterTM requirements
Your machine is designed to be compatible with modern digital
camera image files and media cards; however, please read the
points below to avoid errors:
The DPOF file on the media card must be in a valid format.
(See DPOF printing on page 3-8.)
The image file extension must be .JPG (Other image file
extensions .JPEG, .TIF, .GIF and so on will not be recognized).
Walk-up PhotoCapture CenterTM printing must be performed
separately from PhotoCapture CenterTM operations using the PC.
(Simultaneous operation is not available.)
IBM MicrodriveTM is not compatible with the machine.
The machine can read up to 999 files in a media card.
Use only Smart media cards with a 3.3v voltage rating.
CompactFlash® Type II is not supported.
xD-Picture CardTM Type M (Large Capacity) is supported.
When printing the INDEX or IMAGE, the PhotoCapture CenterTM
will print all the valid images, even if one or more images have
been corrupted. A portion of the corrupted image may be
printed.
Your machine is designed to read media cards that have been
formatted by a digital camera.
When a digital camera formats a media card it creates a special
folder into which it copies image data. If you need to modify the
image data stored on a media card with your PC, we
recommend that you do not modify the folder structure created
by the digital camera. When saving new or modified image files
to the media card we also recommend you use the same folder
your digital camera uses. If the data is not saved to the same
folder the machine may not be able to read the file or print the
image.
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Getting started
Firmly insert the card into the appropriate slot.
SecureDigitalTM
CompactFlash®
MultiMediaCardTM
Memory Stick®
xD-Picture CardTM
Memory Stick ProTM
SmartMedia®
PhotoCapture key indications:
PhotoCapture light is ON, the media card is
inserted properly.
PhotoCapture light is OFF, the media card
is not properly inserted.
PhotoCapture light is BLINKING, the media
card is being read or written to.
Do NOT unplug the power cord or remove the media card from
the media drive (slot) while the machine is reading or writing to
the card (the PhotoCapture key is blinking). You will lose
your data or damage the card.
The machine can only read one media card at a time so do not insert
more than one card.
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The steps below give a brief outline of the Direct Printing
feature. Please see the remaining pages of this chapter for more
detailed instructions.
1 Insert the media card firmly into the media drive (slot).
When you insert your media card
C.Flash Active
into the proper slot, the LCD shows:
Press PhotoCapture key...
The media active message will be shown for 60 seconds and
then disappear. Even in that case, you can enter the
PhotoCapture mode by pressing PhotoCapture.
2 Press
(PhotoCapture).
If your digital camera supports DPOF printing, see DPOF
printing on page 3-8.
3 Print the index that shows thumbnail views of the photos stored
on your media card. Your machine will assign an image number
to each thumbnail.
Press
or
to select Print Index and then press Set.
Press Colour Start to start printing index sheet.
(See Printing the Index (Thumbnails) on page 3-5.)
4 To print the images, press
or
to select Print Images
and then press Set.
Enter image number and press Set.
Press Colour Start to start printing.
(See Printing images on page 3-6.)
You can change the settings for printing images, such as the
Paper Type & Paper Size, Print Size and Number of Copies.
(See Printing images on page 3-6.)
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Printing the Index (Thumbnails)
The PhotoCapture CenterTM assigns numbers for images (such as
No.1, No.2, No.3, and so on).
It does not recognize any other numbers or file names that your
digital camera or PC have used to identify the pictures. You can print
a thumbnail page (Index page with 6 or 5 images per line). This will
show all the pictures on the media card.
1 Make sure you have inserted the media card.
Press
(PhotoCapture). (See page 3-3.)
2 Press
or
to select
Print Index
Print Index.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select
6 Images/Line
6 Images/Line or
5 Images/Line.
Press Set.
Index
Index
5 Images/Line
6 Images/Line
4 Press Colour Start to start printing.
Print time for 5 Images/Line will be slower than 6 Images/Line,
but the quality is better. To print an image, see Printing images
on page 3-6.
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Printing images
Before you can print an individual image, you have to know the
image number.
1 Print the Index first.
(See Printing the Index (Thumbnails) on page 3-5.)
2 Make sure you have inserted the media card.
Press
(PhotoCapture). (See page 3-3.)
3 Press
or
to select
Print Images
Print Images.
Press Set.
If your media card contains valid DPOF information, the LCD
shows DPOF Print:Yes, please go to DPOF printing on page
3-8.
4 Press
repeatedly to enter the
No.:1,3,6
image number that you want to print
from the Index page (Thumbnails).
Press Set.
Repeat this step until you have entered all the image numbers
that you want to print.
Press
to decrease the image number.
You can enter all the numbers at one time by using the
Copy Options key for hyphen.
(For example, Enter 1, Copy Options, 5 to print images
No.1 to No.5).
5 After you have selected all the image numbers, press Set again,
and go to Step 6.
--OR--
If you have finished choosing settings, press Colour Start.
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Paper Type & Paper Size
6 Press
or
to select the type of paper you are using
(Letter Glossy, 10x15cm Glossy, 13x18cm Glossy,
A4 Glossy, Letter Plain, A4 Plain, Letter Inkjet,
A4 Inkjet or 10x15cm Inkjet).
Press Set.
If you selected A4 or Letter, go to Step 7.
If you selected another size, go to Step 8.
--OR--
If you have finished choosing settings, press Colour Start.
Print Size
7 If you selected A4 or Letter, press
or
to select the print
size (10x8cm, 13x9cm, 15x10cm, 18x13cm, 20x15cm or Max.
Size).
Press Set, and go to Step 8.
--OR--
If you have finished choosing settings, press Colour Start.
Printed Position for A4
1
2
3
4
5
6
10 x 8cm
13 x 9cm
15 x 10cm
18 x 13cm
20 x 15cm
Max. Size
Number of Copies
8 Press
to enter the number of copies you want.
Press Set.
Press
to decrease the number of copies.
9 Press Colour Start to print.
Your temporary settings will be kept until you take out the media
card from the drive (slot), print images or press Stop/Exit.
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DPOF printing
DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format.
Major Digital Camera manufacturers (Canon Inc., Eastman Kodak
Company, Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.
Ltd. and Sony Corporation.) created this standard to make it easier
to print images from a digital camera.
If your digital camera supports DPOF printing, you will be able to
select on the Digital Camera display the images and number of
copies you want to print.
When the memory card (CompactFlash®, SmartMedia®, Memory
Stick®, Memory Stick ProTM, SecureDigitalTM, MultiMediaCardTM and
xD-Picture CardTM) containing DPOF information is put into your
machine, you can print the selected image easily.
1 Insert your media card into the
C.Flash Active
proper drive (slot).
The media active message will be shown for 60 seconds and
then disappear. Even in that case, you can enter the
PhotoCapture mode by pressing PhotoCapture.
2 Press
(PhotoCapture).
3 Press
or
to select Print Images.
Press Set.
4 If there is a DPOF file on the card,
DPOF Print:Yes
the LCD shows:
5 Press
or
to select DPOF Print:Yes.
Press Set.
6 Press
or
to select Letter Glossy, 10x15cm Glossy,
13x18cm Glossy, A4 Glossy, Letter Plain, A4 Plain,
Letter Inkjet, A4 Inkjet or 10x15cm Inkjet.
Press Set.
If you selected Letter or A4, press
or
to select the print
size (10x8cm, 13x9cm, 15x10cm, 18x13cm, 20x15cm or Max.
Size).
Press Set.
7 Press Colour Start to print.
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Changing the default settings
You can save the PhotoCapture CenterTM settings you use most often
by setting them as default. These settings will remain until you
change them again.
Increasing print speed or quality
1 Press Menu.
2 Press
or
to select 2.PhotoCapture.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select 1.Print Quality.
Press Set.
4 Press
or
to select Normal or Photo.
Press Set.
5 Press Stop/Exit.
Setting paper and size
1 Press Menu.
2 Press
or
to select 2.PhotoCapture.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select 2.Paper & Size.
Press Set.
4 Press
or
to select Letter Glossy, 10x15cm Glossy,
13x18cm Glossy, A4 Glossy, Letter Plain, A4 Plain,
Letter Inkjet, A4 Inkjet or 10x15cm Inkjet.
Press Set.
5 If you selected A4 or Letter, press
or
to select the print
size (10x8cm, 13x9cm, 15x10cm, 18x13cm, 20x15cm or Max.
Size).
Press Set.
6 Press Stop/Exit.
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Adjusting brightness
1 Press Menu.
2 Press
or
to select 2.PhotoCapture.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select 3.Brightness.
Press Set.
4 Press
to make a lighter print.
--OR--
Press
to make a darker print.
Press Set.
5 Press Stop/Exit.
Adjusting contrast
You can select the contrast setting. More contrast will make an
image look sharper and more vivid.
1 Press Menu.
2 Press
or
to select 2.PhotoCapture.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select 4.Contrast.
Press Set.
4 Press
to increase the contrast.
--OR--
Press
to decrease the contrast.
Press Set.
5 Press Stop/Exit.
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Colour enhancement
You can turn on the colour enhancement feature to print more vivid
images. Printing time will be slower.
1 Press Menu.
2 Press
or
to select 2.PhotoCapture.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select 5.Color Enhance.
Press Set.
4 Press
or
to select On.
Press Set.
--OR--
Select Off and press Set, then go to Step 7.
If you select On, you can customize the White Balance,
Sharpness or Colour Density.
5 Press
or
to select 1.White Balance, 2.Sharpness
or 3.Color Density.
Press Set.
6 Press
or
to adjust the degree of setting.
Press Set.
7 Press Stop/Exit.
White Balance
This setting adjusts the hue of the white areas of an image.
Lighting, camera settings and other influences will effect the
appearance of white. The white areas of a picture may be slightly
pink, yellow or some other colour. By using this adjustment you
can correct this effect and bring the white areas back to pure white.
Sharpness
This setting enhances the detail of an image. It is similar to
adjusting the fine focus on a camera. If the image is not in true
focus and you cannot see the fine details of the picture, then
adjust the sharpness.
Colour Density
This setting adjusts the total amount of colour in the image. You
can increase or decrease the amount of colour in an image to
improve a washed out or weak picture.
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Cropping
If your photo is too long or wide to fit the available space on your
selected layout, part of the image will be automatically cropped.
The default setting is On. If you want to print the whole image, turn
this setting to Off.
1 Press Menu.
2 Press
or
to select 2.PhotoCapture.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select 6.Cropping.
Press Set.
4 Press
or
to select Off (or On).
Press Set.
5 Press Stop/Exit.
Cropping:On
Cropping:Off
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Borderless
This feature expands the printable area to fit the edges of the paper.
Printing time will be slightly slower.
1 Press Menu.
2 Press
or
to select 2.PhotoCapture.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select 7.Borderless.
Press Set.
4 Press
or
to select Off (or On).
Press Set.
5 Press Stop/Exit.
Scan to Card (DCP-115C, DCP-120C
and DCP-315CN only)
You can scan black and white and colour documents into a media
card. Black and white documents will be stored in PDF (*.PDF) or
TIFF file formats (*.TIF). Colour documents may be stored in PDF
(*.PDF) or JPEG (*.JPG) file formats. The default setting is Color
150 dpi and the default file format is PDF. File names default to the
current date. For example, the fifth image scanned on July 1, 2005
would be named 01070505.PDF. You can change the colour and
quality as you want.
Quality
Selectable File Format
Default File Format
B/W 200x100 dpi
TIFF / PDF
TIFF
B/W 200 dpi
TIFF / PDF
TIFF
Color 150 dpi
JPEG / PDF
Color 300 dpi
JPEG / PDF
Color 600 dpi
JPEG / PDF
You can select the default file format for Black & White or colour files.
(See Changing the default black & white file format on page 3-15 and
Changing the default colour file format on page 3-15.)
1 Insert a SmartMedia®, CompactFlash®, Memory Stick®,
Memory Stick ProTM, SecureDigitalTM, MultiMediaCardTM or
xD-Picture CardTM into your machine.
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Do not take out the media card while PhotoCapture is blinking
to avoid damaging the card or data stored on the card.
2 Load your document.
3 Press (Scan).
4 Press
or
to select Scan to Card.
To change quality, press Set and go to Step 5.
--OR--
Press Mono Start or Colour Start to start scanning without
changing any settings.
5 Press
or
to select the quality you want.
To change the file type, press Set and go to Step 6.
--OR--
To start scanning, press Mono Start or Colour Start.
6 Press
or
to select the file type you want.
Press Mono Start or Colour Start to start scanning.
Changing the default quality
1 Press Menu.
2 Press
or
to select 2.PhotoCapture.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select 8.Scan to Card.
Press Set.
4 Press
or
to select 1.Quality.
Press Set.
5 Press
or
to
select
B/W 200x100 dpi, B/W 200 dpi,
Color 150 dpi, Color 300 dpi or Color 600 dpi.
Press Set.
6 Press Stop/Exit.
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Changing the default black & white file format
1 Press Menu.
2 Press
or
to select 2.PhotoCapture.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select 8.Scan to Card.
Press Set.
4 Press
or
to select 2.B/W File Type.
Press Set.
5 Press
or
to select TIFF or PDF.
Press Set.
6 Press Stop/Exit.
Changing the default colour file format
1 Press Menu.
2 Press
or
to select 2.PhotoCapture.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select 8.Scan to Card.
Press Set.
4 Press
or
to select 3.ColorFile Type.
Press Set.
5 Press
or
to select PDF or JPEG.
Press Set.
6 Press Stop/Exit.
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Understanding the Error Messages
Once you are familiar with the types of errors that can occur while
you're using the PhotoCapture CenterTM, you can easily identify and
troubleshoot any difficulties.
When an error message appears on the LCD, the machine will beep
to get your attention.
Media Error--This message will appear if you insert a media card
that is either bad or not formatted, or when there is a problem with
the media drive. To clear this error, take out the media card.
No File--This message will appear if you try to access a media
card in the drive (slot) that does not contain a .JPG file.
Out of Memory--This message will appear if you are working with
images that are too large for the machine's memory.
Using PhotoCapture CenterTM from
your computer
You can access the media card that is in the media drive (slot) of the
machine from your PC.
(For Windows® users, see PhotoCapture CenterTM on page 7-1 in
Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM and for Macintosh® users
see PhotoCapture CenterTM on page 12-2 in Software User's Guide
on the CD-ROM.)
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4 Software and Network
features
The User's Guide on the CD-ROM includes the Software User's
Guide and Network User's Guide for features available when
connected to a computer (for example, Printing and Scanning).
Printing
(For Windows®, see Chapter 1 in the Software User's Guide on
the CD-ROM.)
(For Macintosh®, see Chapter 8 in the Software User's Guide on
the CD-ROM.)
Scanning
(For Windows®, see Chapter 2 in the Software User's Guide on
the CD-ROM.)
(For Macintosh®, see Chapter 9 in the Software User's Guide on
the CD-ROM.)
ControlCenter2
(For Windows®, see Chapter 3 in the Software User's Guide on
the CD-ROM.)
(For Macintosh®, see Chapter 10 in the Software User's Guide on
the CD-ROM.)
Network Scanning (DCP-315CN only)
(For Windows®, see Chapter 4 in the Software User's Guide on
the CD-ROM.)
(For Macintosh®, see Chapter 11 in the Software User's Guide on
the CD-ROM.)
PhotoCapture CenterTM
(For Windows®, see Chapter 7 in the Software User's Guide on
the CD-ROM.)
(For Macintosh®, see Chapter 12 in the Software User's Guide on
the CD-ROM.)
Network Printing (DCP-315CN only)
(For Windows®, see the Network User's Guide on the CD-ROM.)
(For Macintosh®, see the Network User's Guide on the
CD-ROM.)
See How to access the complete User's Guide on page vi.
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5 Important information
For your safety
To ensure safe operation the supplied three-pin plug must be
inserted only into a standard three-pin electrical socket that is
effectively grounded through the normal household wiring.
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply
that the power is grounded and that the installation is completely
safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective grounding of
the power, consult a qualified electrician.
LAN connection (DCP-315CN only)
Caution
Do not connect this product to a LAN connection that is subject to
over-voltages.
International E
®
NERGY STAR Compliance Statement
The purpose of the International E
®
NERGY STAR Program is to
promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient
office equipment.
As an E
®
NERGY STAR Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined
that this product meets the E
®
NERGY STAR guidelines for energy
efficiency.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 5 - 1
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EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN50419
(European Union only)
The equipment is marked with the above recycling symbol. It means
that at the end of the life of the equipment you must dispose of it
separately at an appropriate collection point and not place it in the
normal domestic unsorted waste stream. This will benefit the
enviroment for all. (European Union only)
Important safety instructions
1 Read all of/ these instructions.
2 Save them for later reference.
3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
4 Unplug this product from the wall socket before cleaning. Do not
use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5 Do not use this product near water.
6 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
7 Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are
provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heater. This product should never be placed
in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
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8 This product should be operated from the type of power source
indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power
available, call your dealer or local power company.
Use only the power cord supplied with this machine.
9 This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounded plug, a plug
having a third (grounded) pin. This plug will only fit into a
grounded power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable
to insert the plug into the outlet, call your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounded
plug.
10 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place
this product where people can walk on the cord.
11 Do not place anything in front of the machine that will block
printing. Do not place anything in the path of printing.
12 Wait until pages have exited the machine before picking them
up.
13 Unplug this product from the power socket and refer servicing to
Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions:
When the power cord is damaged or frayed.
If liquid has been spilled into the product.
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
If the product does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment
of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to normal operation.
If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,
indicating a need for service.
14 To protect your product against power surges, we recommend
the use of a power protection device (Surge Protector).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 5 - 3
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Trademarks
The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International
Corporation.
© 2005 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the
U.S. and other countries.
Macintosh and TrueType are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
PaperPort and OmniPage OCR are registered trademarks of
ScanSoft, Inc.
Presto! PageManager is a registered trademark of NewSoft
Technology Corporation.
Microdrive is a trademark of International Business Machine
Corporation.
SmartMedia is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
CompactFlash is a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
Memory Stick is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
SecureDigital is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.Ltd.,
SanDisk Corporation and Toshiba Corporation.
SanDisk is a licensee of the SD and miniSD trademarks.
MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies and
licensed to the MultiMediaCard Association.
xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd., Olympus
Optical Co. Ltd and Toshiba Corporation.
Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Duo and
MagicGate are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has
a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs.
All other brand and product names mentioned in this User's
Guide, the Software User's Guide, and the Network User's
Guide (DCP-315CN only) are registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
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6 Troubleshooting and routine
maintenance
Troubleshooting
Error messages
As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur. If this
happens, your machine identifies the problem and displays an error
message. The most common error messages are shown below.
You can correct most problems by yourself. If you need additional
help, the Brother Solutions Center offers latest FAQs and
troubleshooting tips.
Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com
ERROR MESSAGES
ERROR
CAUSE
ACTION
MESSAGE
Cover is Open
The scanner cover is not closed completely.
Lift the scanner cover and then
close it again.
Data
Print data remains in the machine's memory.
Re-start printing from your
Remaining
computer.
Print data remains in the machine's memory.
Press Stop/Exit. The machine will
The USB cable was unplugged while the
cancel the job and eject the page
computer was sending the data to the
that is being printed.
machine.
Document Jam
The document was not inserted or fed
See Using the ADF (automatic
(DCP-120C only)
properly, or the document fed from the ADF
document feeder) (DCP-120C only)
was too long.
on page 1-5.
The document is jammed in the machine.
See Document jams (DCP-120C
only) on page 6-3.
High
The print head is too warm.
Allow the machine to cool down.
Temperature
Ink Empty
One or more of the ink cartridges is empty.
Replace the ink cartridges.
The machine will stop all print operations.
(See Replacing the ink cartridges on
page 6-22.)
Low
The print head is too cold.
Allow the machine to warm up.
Temperature
Media Error
The media card is either corrupted,
Re-insert the card firmly into the slot
improperly formatted, or there is a problem
to make sure it is in the proper
with the media drive.
position. If the error remains, check
the media drive by inserting another
media card that you know is
working.
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ERROR MESSAGES
ERROR
CAUSE
ACTION
MESSAGE
Near Empty
One or more of the ink cartridges are running
Order a new ink cartridge.
out of ink.
No Cartridge
An ink cartridge is not properly installed.
Take out the ink cartridge and put it
in again seating it properly.
(See Replacing the ink cartridges on
page 6-22.)
No File
The media card in the media drive does not
Reinsert the correct media card.
contain a .JPG file.
No Paper Fed
The machine is out of paper.
Add paper, and then press Mono
Start or Colour Start.
The paper is jammed in the machine.
See Paper is jammed inside the
paper tray on page 6-4 or Paper is
jammed inside the machine on page
6-5.
Out of Memory
The machine's memory is full.
(Copy operation in process)
Press Stop/Exit and wait until the
other operations in progress finish
and then try again.
Paper Jam
Paper is jammed in the machine.
See Paper is jammed inside the
paper tray on page 6-4 or Paper is
jammed inside the machine on page
6-5.
Unable to Change
The machine has a mechanical problem.
Open the scanner cover and remove
Unable to Clean
--OR--
any foreign obstacles inside the
Unable to Init
A foreign obstacle such as a clip or ripped
machine. If the error message
continues, disconnect the machine
Unable to Print
paper is in the machine.
from the power source for several
Unable to Scan
minutes then reconnect it.
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Document jams (DCP-120C only)
If the document is jammed, follow the steps below.
Document is jammed in the top of the ADF unit
1 Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed.
2 Open the ADF cover.
3 Pull the jammed document out to the right or left.
4 Close the ADF cover.
Press Stop/Exit.
Document is jammed inside the ADF unit
1 Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed.
2 Lift the document cover.
3 Pull the jammed document out to the left.
4 Close the document cover.
Press Stop/Exit.
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Printer jam or paper jam
Remove the jammed paper depending on where it is jammed in the
machine. Open and close the scanner cover to clear the error.
Paper is jammed inside the paper tray
1 Pull the paper tray out of the machine.
Paper Tray
2 Pull up the jammed paper to remove it.
Jammed paper
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Paper is jammed inside the machine
1 Remove the Jam Clear Cover. Pull the jammed paper out of the
machine.
Jam Clear Cover
2 Re-insert the Jam Clear Cover.
3 If you can not pull out the jammed paper, lift the scanner cover
from the right-hand side of the machine until it locks securely
into the open position.
4 Remove the jammed paper.
Scanner Cover
If the paper is jammed underneath the print head, disconnect
the machine from the power source so you can move the print
head and take out the paper.
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5 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock. Gently push the
scanner cover support and close the scanner cover.
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If you are having difficulty with your machine
If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart
below and follow the troubleshooting tips.
The Brother Solutions Center offers latest FAQs and troubleshooting
tips.
Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com
DIFFICULTY
SUGGESTIONS
Printing Difficulties
No printout
Check the interface cable connection on both the machine and your
computer.
One or more ink cartridges are empty. (See Replacing the ink cartridges
on page 6-22.)
Check to see if the LCD is showing an error message. (See Error
messages on page 6-1.)
Poor quality print
Check the print quality. (See Checking the print quality on page 6-12.)
Make sure the Printer Driver or Paper Type setting in the menu matches
the type of paper you are using. (For Windows® users, see Media Type
on page 1-5 in Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM or for Macintosh®
users, Media Type on page 8-3 in Software User's Guide on the
CD-ROM.)
Make sure your ink cartridges are fresh. Cartridges remain fresh for up
to two years if kept in their original packaging, after that the ink may
become clogged. Cartridge expiration dates are printed on the package.
Try using the recommended types of paper. (See About paper on page
1-8.)
The recommended environment for your machine is between 20°C to 33°C.
White horizontal lines appear
Clean the print head. (See Cleaning the print head on page 6-11.)
in text or graphics.
Try using the recommended types of paper. (See About paper on page
1-8.)
If horizontal bands appear when using plain paper, use the `Enhanced
Normal Printing' mode to help avoid banding on some types of plain
paper. In the printer driver `Basic' tab, click `Settings', and check
`Enhanced Normal Printing'.
If you continue to have horizontal bands, change the Media Type
selection to `Slow Drying Paper' in the printer driver `Basic' tab to help
enhance the print quality.
The machine prints blank
Clean the print head. (See Cleaning the print head on page 6-11.)
pages.
Characters and lines are
Check the printing alignment. (See Checking the printing alignment on
stacked.
page 6-14.)
Printed text or images are
Make sure the paper is loaded properly in the paper tray and the paper
skewed.
side guide is adjusted correctly. (See How to load paper, envelopes and
post cards on page 1-13.)
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DIFFICULTY
SUGGESTIONS
Smudged stain at the top
Make sure the paper is not too thick or not curled. (See About paper on
center of the printed page.
page 1-8.)
Printing appears dirty or ink
Make sure you are using the proper types of paper. (See About paper
seems to run.
on page 1-8.) Don't handle the paper until the ink is dry.
Stains appear on the reverse
Make sure the Printer Platen is not dirty with ink. (See Cleaning the
side or at the bottom of the
machine printer platen on page 6-20.)
page.
Make sure you are using the paper support flap. (See How to load
paper, envelopes and post cards on page 1-13.)
There are some dense lines.
Check `Reverse Order' in the Basic tab of the printer driver.
The printouts are wrinkled.
In the printer driver `Basic' tab, click the `Settings', and uncheck the
`Bi-Directional Printing'.
Cannot perform `2 in 1 or 4 in 1'
Check that the paper size setting in the application and in the printer
printing.
driver are the same.
Print speed is too slow.
Changing the printer driver setting may improve the print speed.
Highest resolution needs longer data processing, transfer and printing
time. Try the other settings of quality in the printer driver `Basic' tab.
Also, click the `Settings' tab, and make sure you uncheck the Colour
Enhancement.
Borderless printing is slower than normal printing. If you want to print
more quickly, set the Borderless feature off. For Windows®, see
Borderless on page 1-5 in Software User's Guide or for Macintosh®
Page Setup on page 8-7 in Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM.
Colour Enhancement is not
If the image data is not full colour in your application (Such as 256
working properly.
colour), Colour Enhancement will not work. Please use at least 24 bit
colour data with the Colour Enhancement feature.
The machine feeds multiple
Make sure the paper is loaded properly in the paper tray. (See How to
pages.
load paper, envelopes and post cards on page 1-13.)
Check that more than two types of paper are not loaded in the paper tray
at any one time.
Printed pages are not stacked
Make sure you are using the paper support flap. (See How to load
neatly.
paper, envelopes and post cards on page 1-13.)
The machine does not print
Try setting the Display setting to `256 colours'.
from Paint Brush.
The machine does not print
Try to reduce the print resolution.
from Adobe Illustrator.
Copying Difficulties
Poor copy results when using
Try using the scanner glass. (See Using the scanner glass on page 1-7.)
the ADF. (DCP-120C only)
Vertical streaks appear in
Sometimes you may see vertical streaks on copies. Clean the scanner.
copies.
(See Cleaning the scanner on page 6-19.)
Scanning Difficulties
Poor scanning results when
Try using the scanner glass. (See Using the scanner glass on page 1-7.)
using the ADF. (DCP-120C
only)
TWAIN/WIA errors appear
Make sure the Brother TWAIN/WIA driver is selected as the primary
while scanning.
source. In PaperPort®, click Scan in the File menu and select the
Brother TWAIN/WIA driver.
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DIFFICULTY
SUGGESTIONS
Software Difficulties
Cannot install software or print
Run the Repair MFL-Pro Suite program on the CD-ROM. This program
will repair and reinstall the software.
`Device Busy'
Make sure the machine is not showing an error message on the LCD.
PhotoCapture CenterTM Difficulties
Removable Disk does not
a) Have you installed the Windows® 2000 update?
work properly.
If not, do the following:
1. Disconnect the USB cable.
2. Install the Windows® 2000 update. Please see the Quick Setup
Guide. After the installation the PC will be automatically restarted.
3. Wait about 1 minute after you reboot the PC, and then connect the
USB cable.
b) Take out the media card and put it back in again.
c) If you have tried "Eject" from within Windows®, you must take out the
media card before you continue.
d) If an error message appears when you try to eject the media card, it
means the card is being accessed.
Wait a while and then try again.
e) If all of the above do not work, please turn off your PC and machine,
and then turn them on again.
(You will have to unplug the power cord of the machine to turn it off.)
Cannot access Removable
Make sure you have inserted the media card into the media slot.
Disk from Desktop icon.
Network Difficulties (DCP-315CN only)
I cannot print over the network.
Make sure that your machine is powered on and is On Line and in
Ready mode. Print Network Configuration list. (See Printing reports on
page A-1.) Then the current settings of the network are printed.
Reconnect the LAN cable to the hub to verify that the cabling and
network connections are good. If possible, try connecting the machine
to a different port on your hub using a different cable. If you have good
connections, the machine will show LAN Active for 2 seconds.
The network scanning feature
(For Windows® users only) Firewall setting on your PC may be rejecting
does not work.
the necessary network connection. Follow the instructions below to
disable the Firewall. If you are using a personal Firewall software, see
The network PC-Fax feature
the User's Guide for your software or contact the software
does not work.
manufacturer.
<Windows® XP SP2 users.>
1. Click the `Start' button, `Settings', `Control Panel' and then
`Windows Firewall'. Make sure that Windows Firewall on the `Basic'
tab is set to On.
2. Click the `Exceptions' tab and `Add port' button.
3. Enter any name, port number (54295 for network scanning and
54926 for PC-Fax receiving), select `UDP' and click 'OK'.
4. Make sure if the new setting is added and is checked, and then click
`OK'.
For Windows® XP SP1 users, please visit the Brother Solutions Center.
Your computer cannot find
<For Windows® user>
your machine.
Firewall setting on your PC may be rejecting the necessary network
connection. For detail, see the instruction above.
<For Macintosh® users>
Re-select your machine in the DeviceSelector application located in
Macintosh HD/Library/Printers/Brother/Utilities or from the mode l of
ControlCenter2.
Other Difficulties
Incorrect LCD language
See How to change LCD language on page 6-10.
I cannot see the LCD clearly.
Change the contrast settings. (See How to improve the LCD viewing on
page 6-10.)
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How to change LCD language
You can change the LCD language.
1 Press Menu.
2 Press
or
to select 0.Initial Setup.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select 0.Local Language.
Press Set.
4 Press
or
to select your language.
Press Set.
5 Press Stop/Exit.
How to improve the LCD viewing
You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper and more vivid
display. If you are having difficulty seeing the LCD from your position,
try to change the contrast settings for improved viewing.
1 Press Menu.
2 Press
or
to select 0.Initial Setup.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select 2.LCD Contrast.
Press Set.
4 Press
or
to select Dark (or Light).
Press Set.
5 Press Stop/Exit.
Setting the Beeper Volume
You can change the beeper volume. The default (factory) setting is
Low. When the beeper is on, the machine will beep when you press
a key or make a mistake.
1 Press Menu.
2 Press
or
to select 0.Initial Setup.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select 3.Volume.
Press Set.
4 Press
or
to select your option.
(Low, Med, High or Off)
Press Set.
5 Press Stop/Exit.
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How to improve print quality
Cleaning the print head
To ensure good print quality, the machine will regularly clean the
print head. You can start the cleaning process manually if needed.
Clean the print head and ink cartridges if you get a horizontal line in
the text or graphics on your printed pages. You can clean Black only
or three colours at a time (Cyan/Yellow/Magenta), or all four colours
at once.
Cleaning the print head consumes ink. Cleaning too often uses ink
unnecessarily.
Caution
Do NOT touch the print head. Touching the print head may cause
permanent damage and may void the print head's warranty.
1 Press
(Ink Management).
2 Press
or
to select Cleaning.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select Black, Color or All.
Press Set.
The machine will clean the print head. When cleaning is
finished, the machine will go back to standby mode
automatically.
If you clean the print head at least five times and the print has
not improved, call your Brother dealer for service.
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Checking the print quality
If faded or streaked colours and text appears on your output, some
of the nozzles may be clogged. You can check this by printing the
Print Quality Check Sheet and looking at the nozzle check pattern.
1 Press
(Ink Management).
2 Press
or
to select Test Print.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select Print Quality.
Press Set.
4 Press Colour Start.
The machine begins printing the Print Quality Check Sheet.
5 Follow the instructions given on the sheet to see if the quality is
OK.
Colour block quality check
The LCD shows:
Is Quality OK?
Yes No
6 Check the quality of the four colour
blocks on the sheet.
7 If all lines are clear and visible, press
(Yes) and go to
Step 10.
--OR--
If you can see missing short lines as shown below,
press
(No).
OK
Poor
The LCD will ask you if the print
Black OK?
quality is OK for black and three
Yes No
colours.
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8 Press
(No) for black or three
colours with a problem.
Start Cleaning?
The LCD shows:
Yes No
Press
(Yes). The machine will start cleaning the print head.
9 After cleaning is finished, press Colour Start. The machine will
start printing the Print Quality Check Sheet again and then
return to Step 5.
10 Press Stop/Exit.
If you still see missing ink in this Print Quality Check Sheet, repeat
the cleaning and test print procedures at least five times. If ink is still
missing after the fifth cleaning and test print, replace the ink cartridge
for the clogged colour. (Perhaps the ink cartridge was in your
machine over six months or the expiration date written on the
cartridge package has passed. Or, the ink may not have been stored
properly before use.)
After replacing the ink cartridge, check it by printing another Print
Quality Check Sheet. If the problem still exists, repeat the cleaning
and test print procedures at least five times for the new ink cartridge.
If ink is still missing, call your Brother dealer for service.
Caution
Do NOT touch the print head. Touching the print head may cause
permanent damage and may void the print head's warranty.
When a print head nozzle is
When the print head nozzle
clogged the printed sample
is cleaned, the horizontal
looks like this.
lines are gone.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 6 - 13
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Checking the printing alignment
You should rarely need to adjust the printing alignment however, if
after transporting the machine your printed text becomes blurred or
images become faded then adjustment may need to be made.
1 Press
(Ink Management).
2 Press
or
to select Test Print.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select Alignment.
Press Set.
4 Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
The machine begins printing the Alignment Check Sheet.
The LCD shows:
Is Alignment OK?
Yes No
5 Check the 600 dpi and 1200 dpi test
prints to see if number 5 most closely matches number 0. If the
number 5 sample of both the 600 dpi and 1200 dpi are the best
matches, press
(Yes) to finish Alignment Check and go to
Step 8.
--OR--
If another test print number is a better match for either 600 dpi
or 1200 dpi, press
(No) to select it.
6 For 600 dpi, press
or
to
600dpi Adjust
select the number of the test print
Select Best #5
that most closely matches the
number 0 sample (1-8).
Press Set.
7 For 1200 dpi, press
or
to
1200dpi Adjust
select the number of the test print
Select Best #5
that most closely matches the
number 0 sample (1-8).
Press Set.
8 Press Stop/Exit.
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Checking the ink volume
You can check the ink that is left in the cartridge.
1 Press
(Ink Management).
2 Press
or
to select
Ink Volume
Ink Volume.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select the colour you want to check.
The LCD shows the ink volume.
Bk:-
+
4 Press Stop/Exit.
You can check the ink volume from your computer. (For Windows®
user's see Status Monitor on page 1-3 in Software User's Guide on
the CD-ROM or for Macintosh users see Status Monitor on page
8-2 in Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM.)
TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 6 - 15
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Packing and shipping the machine
Whenever you transport the machine, use the packing materials that
came with your machine. If you do not pack the machine properly,
you could void your warranty.
Caution
It is important to allow the machine to `park' the print head after a
print job. Listen carefully to the machine before disconnecting it from
the power source to ensure that all mechanical noise has stopped.
Not allowing the machine to complete this parking process may lead
to print problems and possible damage to the print head.
1 Lift the scanner cover from the right-hand side of the machine
until it locks securely into the open position.
2 Remove all the ink cartridges and attach the yellow protective
parts. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 6-22.)
When attaching the yellow protective parts,
make sure it clips into place as shown in the diagram.
Caution
If you are not able to find the yellow protective parts, do NOT remove
the ink cartridges before shipping. It is essential that the machine be
shipped with the yellow protective parts or the ink cartridges in
position. Shipping without them will cause damage to your machine
and may void your warranty.
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3 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock. Gently push the
scanner cover support down and close the scanner cover.
4 Unplug the machine from the electrical socket.
5 Unplug the interface cable from the machine, if it is connected.
6 Wrap the machine in the bag and place it in the original carton
with the original packing material.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 6 - 17
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7 Pack the printed materials in the original carton as shown below.
Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the carton.
8 Close the carton.
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Routine maintenance
Cleaning the scanner
Lift the document cover. Clean the scanner glass with isopropyl
alcohol on a soft lint-free cloth.
Document Cover
Clean the glass strip under the film with isopropyl alcohol on a
lint-free cloth.
Glass Strip
TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 6 - 19
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Cleaning the machine printer platen
Be careful not to touch the paper feed star wheels or encoder
film.
Be sure to unplug the machine from the electrical socket before
cleaning the printer platen.
If ink is scattered on or around the printer platen be sure to wipe
it off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
Encoder Film
Do NOT Touch!
Printer Platen
Clean Here
Paper Feed Star Wheel
Do NOT Touch!
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Cleaning the Paper Pick-up Roller
1 Unplug the machine from the electrical socket and remove the
Jam Clear Cover.
2 Clean the Paper Pick-up Roller with isopropyl alcohol on a
cotton swab.
3 Re-insert the Jam Clear Cover.
4 Re-connect the power cord.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 6 - 21
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Replacing the ink cartridges
Your machine is equipped with an ink dot counter. The ink dot
counter automatically 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 notify you with a message on the LCD.
The LCD will inform you 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 informs you that an ink cartridge is empty,
there will be a small amount of ink remaining 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.
1 Lift the scanner cover from the right-hand side of the machine
until it locks securely into the open position.
If one or more ink cartridges are empty, for example Black, the
LCD shows Ink Empty Black and Replace Ink.
2 Pull the ink cartridge hook toward you and remove the ink
cartridge for the colour shown on the LCD.
Ink Cartridge
Empty
Hook
Ink Cartridge
3 Open the new ink cartridge bag for the colour shown on the
LCD, and then take out the ink cartridge.
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4 Remove the protective yellow caps.
Protective Yellow Cap
DO NOT TOUCH
Do not touch the area shown in the illustration above.
If the protective yellow cap comes off when you open the bag,
the cartridge will not be damaged.
5 Each colour has its own correct position. Keep the ink cartridge
in an upright position when you insert it into slot. Press down
firmly on the ink cartridge until the hook snaps over it.
New Ink Cartridge
Ink Cartridge Hook
6 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock. Gently push the
scanner cover support down and close the scanner cover.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 6 - 23
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7 If you replaced an ink cartridge while Near Empty was
displayed on the LCD, the LCD may ask you to verify that it was
a brand new one. Example: Did You Change Black? Yes
No. For each new cartridge you installed, press
(Yes) to
automatically reset the ink dot counter for that colour. If the ink
cartridge you installed is not a brand new one, please be sure to
select
(No).
If you wait until Ink Empty message is displayed on the LCD,
the machine will automatically reset the ink dot counter.
If the Install message is on the display after you have
installed ink cartridges, check that the ink cartridges are
installed properly.
WARNING
If ink gets in your eyes, irrigate them with water immediately and call
a doctor if you are concerned.
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Caution
Do not remove 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.
If ink stains your skin or clothing, wash with soap or detergent
immediately.
If you install an ink cartridge in the wrong colour position, you
must clean the print head several times before you start printing
(after correcting the cartridge installation) because the colours
were mixed.
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.
Brother multifunction machines are designed to work with ink of
a particular specification and work to a level of optimum
performance when used with genuine Brother ink cartridges.
Brother cannot guarantee this optimum performance if ink or ink
cartridges of other specifications are used. Brother does not
therefore recommend the use of cartridges other than genuine
Brother cartridges with this machine or the refilling of empty
cartridges with ink from other sources. If damage is caused to the
print head or other parts of this machine as a result of the use of
ink or ink cartridges other than genuine Brother products due to
the incompatibility or lack of suitability of those products with this
machine, any repairs required as a result will not be covered by
the warranty.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 6 - 25
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A Appendix
On-screen programming
Your machine is designed to be easy to use with LCD on-screen
programming. User-friendly programming helps you take full
advantage of all the menu selections your machine has to offer.
Since your programming is done on the LCD, we have created
step-by-step on-screen instructions to help you program your
machine. All you need to do is follow the instructions as they guide
you through the menu selections and programming options.
Menu table
You can probably program your machine without the User's Guide if
you use the Menu table that begins on page A-3. These pages will
help you understand the menu selections and options that are found
in the machine's programs.
Printing reports
The following reports are available.
1.Help List
Prints the Help List so you can see at-a-glance how to
quickly program your machine.
2.User Settings
Lists your settings.
3.Network Config
Lists your Network settings.
(DCP-315CN only)
1 Press Menu.
2 Press
or
to select Print Reports.
Press Set.
3 Press
or
to select the report you want.
Press Set.
4 Press Mono Start.
A - 1 APPENDIX
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Menu keys
Access the menu
Scroll through the current
menu level
Accept an option
Go to the next menu level
Exit the menu
You can access the menu mode by pressing Menu.
When you enter the menu, the LCD scrolls.
1.Copy
2.PhotoCapture
....
0.Initial Setup
You can scroll more quickly through each menu level by pressing the
arrow for the direction you want:
or
.
Select an option by pressing Set when that option appears on the
LCD.
The LCD will then show the next menu level.
Press
or
to scroll to your next menu selection.
Press Set.
When you finish setting an option, the LCD shows Accepted.
APPENDIX A - 2
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to
to
select Set
select
accept
exit
Main Menu
Submenu
Menu
Options
Descriptions
Page
Selections
1.Copy
1.Paper Type
--
Plain
Sets the type of
2-12
Inkjet
paper in the paper
Glossy
tray.
Transparency
2.Paper Size
--
Letter
Sets the size of the
2-13
Legal
paper in the paper
A4
tray.
A5
10x15cm
3.Quality
--
Best
Selects the Copy
2-13
Normal
resolution for your
Fast
type of document.
4.Brightness
--
-
+
Adjusts the
2-14
-
+
brightness.
-
+
-
+
-
+
5.Contrast
--
-
+
Adjusts the contrast
2-14
-
+
for copies.
-
+
-
+
-
+
The factory settings are shown in Bold.
A - 3 APPENDIX
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Main Menu
Submenu
Menu
Options
Descriptions
Page
Selections
1.Copy
6.Color
1.Red
R:-
+
Adjusts the amount
2-15
(Continued)
Adjust
R:-
+
of Red in copies.
R:-
+
R:-
+
R:-
+
2.Green
G:-
+
Adjusts the amount
G:-
+
of Green in copies.
G:-
+
G:-
+
G:-
+
3.Blue
B:-
+
Adjusts the amount
B:-
+
of Blue in copies.
B:-
+
B:-
+
B:-
+
2.PhotoCapture
1.Print
--
Normal
Selects the print
3-9
Quality
Photo
quality.
2.Paper &
--
Letter Glossy
Selects the paper
3-9
Size
10x15cm Glossy
and print size.
13x18cm Glossy
A4 Glossy
Letter Plain
A4 Plain
Letter Inkjet
A4 Inkjet
10x15cm Inkjet
3.Brightness
--
-
+
Adjusts the
3-10
-
+
brightness.
-
+
-
+
-
+
4.Contrast
--
-
+
Adjusts the contrast.
3-10
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
The factory settings are shown in Bold.
APPENDIX A - 4
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Main Menu
Submenu
Menu
Options
Descriptions
Page
Selections
2.PhotoCapture
5.Color
Enhance:On
1.White
Adjusts the hue of the
3-11
(Continued)
Enhance
Enhance:Off
Balance
white areas.
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
2.Sharpness
Enhances the detail
-
+
of the image.
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
3.Color
Adjusts the total
Density
amount of colour in
-
+
the image.
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
6.Cropping
--
On
Crops the image
3-12
Off
around the margin to
fit the paper size or
print size. Turn this
feature Off if you
want to print whole
images or prevent
unwanted cropping.
7.Borderless
--
On
Expands the
3-13
Off
printable area to fit
the edges of the
paper.
8.Scan to
1.Quality
B/W 200x100 dpi
Selects the Scan
3-13
Card
B/W 200 dpi
resolution for your
Color 150 dpi
type of document.
Color 300 dpi
Color 600 dpi
2.B/W File
TIFF
Selects the default
Type
file format for black
and white scanning.
3.ColorFile
Selects the default
Type
JPEG
file format for colour
scanning.
The factory settings are shown in Bold.
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Main Menu
Submenu
Menu
Options
Descriptions
Page
Selections
3.LAN
1.Setup
1.BOOT
Auto
You can select the
See
(DCP-315CN
TCP/IP
Method
Static
BOOT method that
Network
only)
RARP
best suits you needs.
User's
Guide
BOOTP
on the
DHCP
CD-ROM
2.IP Address
[000-255].
Enter the IP address.
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255]
3.Subnet
[000-255].
Enter the Subnet
Mask
[000-255].
mask.
[000-255].
[000-255]
4.Gateway
[000-255].
Enter the Gateway
[000-255].
address.
[000-255].
[000-255]
5.Node Name
BRN_XXXXXX
You can confirm the
Node name.
6.WINS
Auto
You can select the
Config
Static
WINS configuration
mode.
7.WINS
(Primary)
Specifies the IP
Server
000.000.000.000
address of the
(Secondary)
primary or secondary
000.000.000.000
server.
8.DNS Server
(Primary)
Specifies the IP
000.000.000.000
address of the
(Secondary)
primary or secondary
000.000.000.000
server.
9.APIPA
On
Automatically
Off
allocates the IP
address from the
link-local address
range.
2.Setup
1.Ethernet
Auto
Selects Ethernet link
Misc.
100B-FD
mode.
100B-HD
10B-FD
10B-HD
0.Factory
--
--
Restore all network
Reset
settings to factory
default.
The factory settings are shown in Bold.
APPENDIX A - 6
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Main Menu
Submenu
Menu
Options
Descriptions
Page
Selections
3.Print
1.Help List
--
--
You can print these
A-1
Reports
lists and reports.
2.User
--
--
(DCP-115C,
Settings
117C, 120C
only)
3.Network
--
--
4.Print
Config
Reports
(DCP-315CN
(DCP-315CN
only)
only)
0.Initial
1.Date/Time
--
--
Puts the date and
See
Setup
time in your machine.
Quick
Setup
Guide
2.LCD
--
Light*1
Adjusts the contrast
6-10
Contrast
Dark
of the LCD.
3.Volume
--
High
Adjusts the volume
6-10
Med
level of the beeper.
Low
Off
0.Local
--
English
Allows you to change
6-10
Language
French
the LCD Language
(For UK and
German
for your country.
Ireland)
Dutch
Italian
0.Local
--
English
Language
Czech
(For Czech
Hungar.
Republic and
Hungary)
The factory settings are shown in Bold.
*1 It depends on your machine.
A - 7 APPENDIX
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S Specifications
Product description
General
Memory Capacity
8 MB (DCP-115C, DCP-117C, DCP-120C)
16 MB (DCP-315CN)
Automatic Document
Up to 10 pages
Feeder (ADF)
(DCP-120C only)
Paper Tray
100 Sheets (80 g/m2)
Printer Type
Ink Jet
Print Method
Piezo with 74 x 5 nozzles
LCD (Liquid Crystal
16 characters x 1 line (DCP-115C, DCP-117C,
Display)
DCP-120C)
16 characters x 2 lines (DCP-315CN), Back light
Power Source
220 - 240V 50/60Hz
Power Consumption
(DCP-115C, DCP-117C)
Power Save
Mode:
Average 2.5 W
Standby:
Average 6.5 W
Operating:
Average 16 W
(DCP-120C)
Power Save
Mode:
Average 3 W
Standby:
Average 8 W
Operating:
Average 21 W
(DCP-315CN)
Power Save
Mode:
Average 3.5 W
Standby:
Average 8 W
Operating:
Average 17 W
Dimensions
DCP-115C
DCP-117C
(DCP-120C)
(
)
DCP-315CN
375 mm
135 mm
(5.3 inch)
165 mm
174 mm
361 mm (14.2 inch)
373 mm (14.7 inch)
361 mm
373 mm
402 mm
347 mm
322 mm (12.7inch)
345 mm (13.6 inch)
400 mm (15.7 inch)
453 mm(17.8 inch)
322 mm
345 mm
455 mm
SPECIFICATIONS S - 1
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Weight
5.5 kg (DCP-115C, DCP-117C, DCP-315CN)
6.0 kg (DCP-120C)
Noise
Operating:
42.5 to 51 dB*
* It depends on printing conditions
Temperature
Operating:
10 - 35°C
Best Print
Quality:
20 - 33°C
Humidity
Operating:
20 to 80% (without condensation)
Best Print
Quality:
20 to 80% (without condensation)
Print media
Paper Input
Paper Tray
Paper type:
Plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy
paper*2, transparencies*1*2 and envelopes
Paper size:
Letter, Legal*3, Executive, A4, A5, A6, JIS_B5,
envelopes (commercial No.10, DL, C5,
Monarch, JE4), Photo card, Index card, Post
Card.
For more details, see Paper type and size for
each operation on page 1-10.
Maximum paper tray capacity: Approx. 100
sheets of 80 g/m2 plain paper
Paper Output
Up to 25 sheets of A4 plain paper (Face up print
delivery to the output paper tray)*2
*1 Use only transparencies recommended for inkjet printing.
*2 For glossy paper and transparencies, we recommend removing
printed pages from the output paper tray immediately after they
exit the machine to avoid smudging.
*3 Legal paper cannot be stacked on the output paper tray.
S - 2 SPECIFICATIONS
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Copy
Colour/Black
Colour/Black
Copy Speed
Black
Up to 17 pages/minute (A4 paper)*
Colour
Up to 11 pages/minute (A4 paper)*
* Does not include the time it takes to feed the paper.
Based on Brother standard pattern. (Fast mode)
Copy speeds vary with the complexity of the document.
Multiple Copies
Stacks up to 99 pages
Sorts up to 99 pages (DCP-120C only)
Enlarge/Reduce
25% to 400% (in increments of 1%)
Resolution
Plain, inkjet or glossy paper:
Scans up to 600 x 600 dpi
Prints up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (Black & White)
Prints up to 600 x 1200 dpi (Colour)
OHP/transparency:
Scans up to 600 x 600 dpi
Prints up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Document Size
Scanner Glass Width:
Max. 216 mm
(DCP-115C, DCP-117C,
Scanner Glass Height:
Max. 297 mm
DCP-315CN)
Document Size
ADF Width:
147 mm to 216 mm
(DCP-120C)
ADF Height: 147 mm to 356 mm
Scanner Glass Width:
Max. 216 mm
Scanner Glass Height:
Max. 297 mm
Scanning Width
210 mm
SPECIFICATIONS S - 3
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PhotoCapture CenterTM
Available Media
CompactFlash®
(Type I only)
(MicrodriveTM is not compatible)
(Compact I/O card such as Compact LAN card
and Compact Modem card are not supported.)
SmartMedia® (3.3V)
(Not available for use with ID)
Memory Stick®
Memory Stick ProTM
(Not available for music data with MagicGateTM)
SecureDigitalTM
MultiMediaCardTM
xD-Picture CardTM
* xD-Picture CardTM Type M support
File Extension
DPOF, EXIF, DCF
(Media Format)
Photo Print:
JPEG*
(Image Format)
Scan to Card: JPEG, PDF (Colour)
TIFF, PDF (Black)
* Progressive JPEG format is not supported.
Number of Files
Up to 999 files in the media card
Folder
Files must be in the 3rd folder level of the media
card.
Borderless
A4, Letter, Photo Card
S - 4 SPECIFICATIONS
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Scanner
Colour/Black
Colour/Black
TWAIN Compliant
Yes (Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP)
Mac OS® 9.1-9.2/Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater.
WIA Compliant
Yes (Windows® XP)
Colour Depth
36 bit colour processing (Input)
24 bit colour processing (Output)
Resolution
Up to 19200 × 19200 dpi (interpolated)
Up to 600 × 2400 dpi (optical)
Scanning Speed
Colour: up to 5.93 sec.
Black: up to 3.76 sec.
(A4 size in 100 × 100 dpi)
Document Size
Scanner Glass Width:
Max. 216 mm
(DCP-115C, DCP-117C,
Scanner Glass Height:
Max. 297 mm
DCP-315CN)
Document Size
ADF Width:
147 mm to 216 mm
(DCP-120C)
ADF Height: 147 mm to 356 mm
Scanner Glass Width: Max. 216 mm
Scanner Glass Height: Max. 297 mm
Scanning Width
210 mm
Gray Scale
256 levels
SPECIFICATIONS S - 5
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Printer
Printer Driver
Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional and XP
driver supporting Brother Native Compression
mode and bi-directional capability
Brother Ink Driver
For Mac OS® 9.1-9.2/Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater
Resolution
Up to 1200 x 6000 dots per inch (dpi)*
1200 x 1200 dots per inch (dpi)
600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi)
600 x 150 dots per inch (dpi)
* Output image quality varies based upon many factors including
but not limited to input image resolution and quality and print
media.
Print Speed
(DCP-115C, DCP-120C, DCP-315CN)
Up to 20 pages/minute (Black)*
Up to 15 pages/minute (Colour)*
(DCP-117C)
Up to 18 pages/minute (Black)*
Up to 13 pages/minute (Colour)*
* Based on Brother standard pattern.
A4 size in draft mode.
Does not include the time it takes to feed the paper.
Printing Width
204 mm (216mm)*
* When you set the Borderless feature to On.
Disk-Based Fonts
35 TrueType
Borderless
Letter, A4, A6, Photo Card, Index Card, Post Card,
Envelop
Interfaces
USB
A full-Speed USB 2.0 cable that is no longer than
2.0 m.*
LAN Cable
Ethernet UTP cable category 5 or greater
(DCP-315CN only)
* Your machine has a Full-Speed USB 2.0 interface. This
interface is compatible with Hi-Speed USB 2.0; however, the
maximum data transfer rate will be 12 Mbits/s. The machine can
also be connected to a computer that has a USB 1.1 interface.
S - 6 SPECIFICATIONS
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Computer requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Computer Platform & Operating
Minimum
Minimum
Recommended
Available Hard Disk
System Version
Processor
RAM
RAM
Space
for
for
Drivers
Applications
Windows®
98, 98SE
Pentium II
32 MB
64 MB
90 MB
130 MB
Operating
or
System
Me
equivalent
2000
64 MB
128 MB
Professional
XP
128 MB
256 MB
150 MB
220 MB
XP Professional
Athlon®64
256 MB
512 MB
150 MB
220 MB
x64 Edition
Opteron
(Download from
Xeon®&
http://solutions.
Pentium®4
brother.com)
including
Intel
EM64T
Apple®
Mac OS®
All base models meet
64 MB
80 MB
200 MB
Macintosh®
9.1-9.2(Printing,
minimum Requirements
Operating
Scanning*1 and
System
Removable
Disk)
Mac OS® X
128 MB
160 MB
10.2.4 or greater
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*1 Dedicated "Scan" key and direct Network Scanning (DCP315CN) supported in Mac® Operating Systems
Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater.
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Consumable items
Ink
The machine uses individual Black, Yellow, Cyan
and Magenta ink cartridges that are separate from
the print head assembly.
Service Life of Ink
Black - Approximately 500 pages at 5% coverage
Cartridge
Yellow, Cyan and Magenta - Approximately 400
pages at 5% coverage
• The above figures assume continuous printing at
a resolution of 600 x 600 dpi in normal mode after
installing new ink cartridge.
• The number of pages a cartridge will print may
change depending on how often you use the
machine and how many pages you print with
each use.
• The machine will automatically and periodically
clean the print head assembly, a process that
uses a small amount of ink.
• The first time you install a set of ink cartridges the
machine will use a small amount of ink to fill and
prime the ink delivery tubes. This process will
only happen once.
• When the machine identifies a cartridge as empty
there may be a small amount of ink left in it. This
is necessary to prevent air from drying out and
damaging the print head assembly.
Replacement
<Standard Black> LC900BK
Consumables
<Cyan> LC900C
<Magenta> LC900M
<Yellow> LC900Y
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Network (LAN) (DCP-315CN only)
LAN
You can connect your machine to a network for
Network Printing, Network Scanning. Also included
is Brother BRAdmin Professional Network
Management software.
Support for:
Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP
Mac OS® 9.1-9.2, Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater
Ethernet 10/100 BASE-TX Auto Negotiation
Protocols
TCP/IP
ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA, NetBIOS,
WINS, LPR/LPD, Port9100, mDNS, FTP, TELNET,
SNMP, TFTP, Scanner port
Included Utilities:
BRAdmin Professional (Windows®)
BRAdmin Professional is not supported in Mac
OS®.
BRAdmin Light is available for Mac OS® X
10.2.4 or greater users. For more information,
please visit the Brother Solutions Center
(http://solutions.brother.com).
Network Scanning is available for
Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater.
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Index
A
Unable to Clean ............... 6-2
ADF (automatic document
Unable to Init. ................... 6-2
feeder) .............................. 1-5
Unable to Print ................. 6-2
ADF cover .......................... 6-3
Unable to Scan ................ 6-2
C
G
Cleaning
Gray scale ...........................S-5
Paper Pick-up Roller ...... 6-21
H
print head ....................... 6-11
printer platen .................. 6-20
HELP
scanner .......................... 6-19
Help List ...........................A-1
Computer requirements ...... S-7
I
Consumable items .............. S-8
Control panel overview ....... 1-2
Ink cartridges
Copy
checking ink volume ....... 6-15
brightness ........................ 2-8
Ink Dot Counter .............. 6-22
Colour adjustment ......... 2-15
replacing ........................ 6-22
contrast .......................... 2-14
default settings .............. 2-12
J
Enlarge/Reduce ............... 2-4
Jams
keys ................................. 2-2
document ......................... 6-3
multiple ............................ 2-1
paper ................................ 6-4
Page Layout .................... 2-9
paper ............................... 2-7
L
Quality key ....................... 2-3
LCD
quality setting ................. 2-13
improve viewing ............. 6-10
single copy ....................... 2-1
Sort (ADF only) ................ 2-8
M
temporary settings ........... 2-2
Maintenance, routine ........ 6-19
Menu Selection Table .........A-1
E
Envelopes ......................... 1-12
O
Error messages on LCD ..... 6-1
Options key (copying)
Ink Empty ......................... 6-1
Brightness ........................ 2-8
No Paper Fed .................. 6-2
Paper Size ....................... 2-7
Out of Memory ................. 6-2
Paper Type ...................... 2-7
Unable to Change ............ 6-2
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P
User Settings ................... A-1
Paper .......................... 1-8, S-2
Resolution
Size ................................ 2-13
copy ................................. S-3
size of document .............. 1-5
print .................................. S-6
Type ............................... 2-12
scan ................................. S-5
PhotoCapture ...................... 3-1
S
PhotoCapture CenterTM
Borderless ...................... 3-13
Safety Instructions .......... iii, 5-2
Colour enhancement ...... 3-11
Shipping the machine ........6-16
CompactFlash® ................ 3-1
T
Cropping ......................... 3-12
Default Settings ................ 3-9
Temporary copy settings .....2-2
DPOF printing .................. 3-8
Troubleshooting ...................6-1
Memory Stick® .................. 3-1
checking ink volume .......6-15
MultiMediaCardTM ............ 3-1
document jam ...................6-3
paper and size .........3-9, 3-15
error messages on LCD ..... 6-1
Printing images ................ 3-6
if you are having difficulty
Printing Index ................... 3-5
Copying Difficulties ........6-8
quality ............................. 3-14
Network Difficulties ........6-9
SmartMedia® .................... 3-1
PhotoCapture CenterTM
specifications ....................S-4
Difficulties .....................6-9
xD-Picture CardTM ............ 3-1
Printing Difficulties .........6-7
Scanning Difficulties ......6-8
area ................................ 1-12
Software Difficulties .......6-9
difficulties ......................... 6-7
print quality .....................6-11
drivers ..............................S-6
improving quality ............ 6-11
resolution ..........................S-6
specifications ....................S-6
Q
Quality key (copying) .......... 2-2
R
Reducing
copies ............................... 2-4
Reports
Help List ...........................A-1
how to print .......................A-1
Network Configuration ......A-1
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Document Outline
• USERS GUIDE DCP-115C DCP-117C DCP-120C DCP-315CN
o EC Declaration of Comformity
o Compilation and Publication Notice
o Safety precautions
To use the machine safely
o Choosing a location
o How to access the complete Users Guide
To view Documentation (For Windows®)
How to find Scanning instructions
To view Documentation (For Macintosh®)
How to find Scanning instructions
o Table of Contents
o 1 Introduction
Using this Guide
Finding information
Symbols used in this Guide
