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 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 .............................. 1-9Paper 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
2Making copies  ...................................................................... 2-1 Using the machine as a copier ......................................... 2-1Making 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 ....................... 2-6Setting 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
3Walk-Up PhotoCapture Center™ ......................................... 3-1
Introduction ....................................................................... 3-1 PhotoCapture Center
™ 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) ....................................................... 3-13Changing 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 Center
™ from your computer ......... 3-16
4Software and Network features  .......................................... 4-1
5Important information .......................................................... 5-1 For your safety ............................................................ 5-1
LAN connection (DCP-315CN only) ........................... 5-1
International E
NERGY STAR® Compliance Statement.......... 5-1
EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN50419 ..................... 5-2
Important safety instructions ....................................... 5-2
Trademarks................................................................. 5-4
6Troubleshooting and routine maintenance  ....................... 6-1 Troubleshooting ................................................................ 6-1Error messages .......................................................... 6-1
Document jams (DCP-120C only) .............................. 6-3Document 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
AAppendix ............................................................................. A-1On-screen programming ...................................................A-1Menu table ..................................................................A-1
Printing reports ...........................................................A-1
Menu keys ........................................................................A-2
SSpecifications ......................................................................S-1 Product description ...........................................................S-1
General .............................................................................S-1
Print media .......................................................................S-2
Copy .................................................................................S-3
PhotoCapture Center
™.....................................................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
7Index ...................................................................................... I-1
 
						

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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 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.
Introduction
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 NewCourier 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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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 can use these keys to 
enter the number.
Set
Lets you store your settings in the 
machine.
 
						

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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 off. 
If you turn the machine off, it will still 
periodically clean the print head to 
maintain print quality.
7Ink Management
Lets you clean the print head, check 
the print quality, and check the 
available ink volume.
8Scan
Lets you access Scan mode. 
9  PhotoCapture
Lets you access the PhotoCapture 
Center
™.
0Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Displays messages on the screen to 
help you set up and use your 
machine.
The LCD examples in this guide are 
for models with a one-line display. 
There may be slight differences 
between the examples provided 
and models with a two-line display.
AWarning LED 
Turns red when LCD displays an 
error or an important status 
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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 clear the paper jam.  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.
■ 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, wrinkled, folded, ripped, 
stapled, paper clipped, pasted or taped.
DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or fabric. (To copy or scan 
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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 the 
Scanner Glass