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USER'S GUIDE
DCP-115C
DCP-117C
DCP-120C
DCP-315CN
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descriptions and specifications.
The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are
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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
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(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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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
