Brother DCP 117C User Manual

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Table of Contents
1Introduction .......................................................................... 1-1Using this Guide ............................................................... 1-1Finding information ..................................................... 1-1
Symbols used in this Guide ........................................ 1-1
Control panel overview ..................................................... 1-2 Warning LED indications ............................................ 1-4
Load...

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Adjusting contrast ..................................................... 2-14
Adjusting Colour saturation....................................... 2-15
Legal limitations .............................................................. 2-16
3Walk-Up PhotoCapture Center™ ......................................... 3-1
Introduction ....................................................................... 3-1 PhotoCapture Center
™ requirements ..................... 3-2
Getting started...

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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...

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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...

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Control panel overview
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1Copy keys
(Temporary settings):
Copy Options
You can quickly and easily select 
temporary settings for copying.
Enlarge/Reduce
Lets you enlarge or reduce copies 
depending on the ratio you select.
Copy Quality
Use this key to temporarily change 
the quality for copying.
Number of Copies
Use this key to make multiple 
copies.2Menu keys:
Menu
Lets you access the Menu to 
program.
+  or - 
Press to scroll through the menus 
and options.
Also you...

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3 Stop/Exit
Stops an operation or exits from the 
menu.
4  Mono Start
Lets you start making copies in 
black and white.
Also, lets you start a scanning 
operation (in colour or black, 
depending on the scanning setting 
in the ControlCenter2 software).
5  Colour Start
Lets you start making copies in full 
colour.
Also, lets you start a scanning 
operation (in colour or black, 
depending on the scanning setting 
in the ControlCenter2 software).
6On/Off
You can turn the machine on or...

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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
Off Ready The machine is ready for use.
Red 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...

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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.
■ Make sure documents written with ink are completely dry.
■ Documents must be from 147 to 216 mm wide and 147 to 356 mm 
long.
DO NOT use paper that is curled,...

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1Fan 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. 
2Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your documents.
3Unfold the 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.
ADF Document 
Output Support Flap
 

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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. Document
s can be up to 216 mm wide and 297 mm long.
1Lift the document cover.
2Using the document guidelines on the left, center the document 
face down on the scanner glass.
3Close the document cover.
(DCP-120C only) To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be 
empty.
If the document is a book or is thick, do not slam the cover or 
press on it.
Place documents face 
down on...