Brother DCP 117C User Manual

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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.
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
■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.
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
■ 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
2 mm or 
longer 2 mm or 
longer
 
						

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Paper type and size  for each operationPaper Type Paper Size Usage
Copy PhotoCapture Printer
Cut Paper Letter  216 x 279 mm (8 1/2 x 11) Yes Yes Yes A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7) Yes Yes Yes
Legal 216 x 356 mm (8 1/2 x 14) Yes — Yes
Executive 184 x 267 mm (7 1/4 x 10 1/2) — — Yes
JIS B5 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1) — — Yes
A5 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3) Yes — Yes
A6 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8) — — Yes
Cards Photo 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6) Yes Yes Yes Photo L 89 x 127 mm (3 1/2 x 5) — — Yes
Photo 2L 127 x 178 mm (5 x 7) — Yes Yes
Index Card 127 x 203 mm (5 x 8) — — Yes
Post Card 1 100 x 148 mm (3.9 x 5.8) — — Yes
Post Card 2 
(Double) 148 x 200 mm (5.8 x 7.9) — — Yes
Envelopes C5 Envelope 162 x 229 mm (6.4 x 9) — — Yes DL Envelope 110 x 220 mm (4.3 x 8.7) — — Yes
COM-10 105 x 241 mm (4 1/8 x 9 1/2) — — Yes
Monarch 98 x 191 mm (3 7/8 x 7 1/2) — — Yes
JE4 Envelope 105 x 235 mm (4.1 x 9.3) — — Yes
Transparencies Letter 216 x 279 mm (8 1/2 x 11) Yes — Yes
A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7) Yes — Yes
 
						

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Paper weight, thickness and capacity
* Up to 50 sheets for Legal size paper (80 g/m2).
* Up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m2.
Paper capacity of th e output paper tray 
Paper Type Weight Thickness No. of sheets
Cut Paper Plain Paper 64 to 120 g/m2
(17 to 32 lb) 0.08 to 0.15 mm
(0.003 to 0.006)100*
Inkjet Paper 64 to 200 g/m2
(17 to 53 lb) 0.08 to 0.25 mm
(0.003 to 0.01)20
Glossy Paper Up to 220 g/m
2
(Up to 58 lb) Up to 0.25 mm
(Up to 0.01)20
Cards Photo Card Up to 240 g/m
2
(Up to 64 lb) Up to 0.28 mm
(Up to 0.01)20
Index Card Up to 120 g/m
2
(Up to 32 lb) Up to 0.15 mm
(Up to 0.006)30
Post Card Up to 200 g/m
2
(Up to 53 lb) Up to 0.23 mm
(Up to 0.01)30
Envelopes 75 to 95 g/m
2
(20 to 25 lb) Up to 0.52 mm
(Up to 0.02)10
Transparencies — — 10
Output Paper 
Tray Up to 25 sheets of 80 g/m2 (A4)
■ 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.
*1 When you set the Borderless feature to On.1
Top 2
Bottom3Left 4Right
Cut Sheet 3 mm (0 mm)*
13 mm
(0 mm)*13 mm
(0 mm)*13 mm
(0 mm)*1
Envelopes 12 mm 24 mm 3 mm 3 mm
■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.
1 34
2134
2
Envelopes
Cut Sheet Paper
■  unprintable area
 
						

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How to load paper, envelopes and post cards
To load paper or other media
1Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine and remove 
the output paper tray.
2Press and slide the paper side guide to fit the paper width.
3Pull out the paper support and unfold the paper support flap.
Use the paper support flap for Letter, Legal and A4.
Output Paper Tray
Paper Side Guide
Paper Support
Paper Support Flap
 
						

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4Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and mis-feeds.
5Gently 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.
6Put the output paper tray back on and push the paper tray firmly 
back into the machine.
■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.
Maximum Paper Mark
 
						

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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.
How to load envelopes
1Before loading, press the corners and sides of the envelopes to 
make them as flat as possible.
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 
flap ■
Double flap ■Triangular 
flap
If the envelopes are ‘double-feeding’, put one envelope in the 
paper tray at a time.
 
						

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2Insert 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:
1Open the envelope flap.
2Make sure the open flap is either to the side of the envelope or 
to the back edge of the envelope when printing.
3Adjust the size and margin in your application.
To load post cards
1Raise 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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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
1Load your document.
2Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
Making multiple copies
1Load your document.
2Press 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.
3Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
Stop copying
To stop copying, press Stop/Exit.
Making copies
To stop copying, press Stop/Exit.
The number of copies can also be increased/decreased by 
holding down  or .
(DCP-120C only) To sort copies, press the Copy Options key. 
(See  Changing the temporary copy settings  on page 2-6.)