Brother DCP 120C User Manual

							
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3 Stop/Exit
Stops an operation or exits from the 
menu.
4  Black Start
Lets you start making copies in 
black and white.
Also, lets you start a scanning 
operation (in color or black, 
depending on the scanning setting 
in the ControlCenter software).
5   Color Start
Lets you start making copies in full 
color.
Also, lets you start a scanning 
operation (in color or black, 
depending on the scanning setting 
in the ControlCenter 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
Lets you clean the print head, check 
the print quality, and check the 
available ink volume.
8Scan
Lets you access Scan mode.
See the Software User’s Guide on 
the CD-ROM.
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.
AWarning LED 
Turns red when the LCD displays an 
error or an important status 
message.
 
						

							
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Warning LED indications
The Warning LED lights when there is a problem with your machine. 
You should check the LCD display for more details about the 
problem.
LED Machine status Description
Off Ready The machine is ready for use.
Red Cover is 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.)
Other  Messages 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) 
The ADF can hold up to 10 pages and feeds each sheet individually. 
Use standard [20 lb (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 5.8 to 8.5 inches (147 to 216 mm) wide 
and 5.8 to 14 inches (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 
this kind of document, see  Using the scanner glass on page 1-7.)
 
						

							
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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 8.5 in. (216 mm) wide 
and 11 in. (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.
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 document face 
down on the 
Scanner Glass
 
						

							
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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.)
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
Letter Plain BP60 PL
Letter Glossy BP60 GLL
Letter Inkjet (Photo Matte) BP60 ML
 
						

							
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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 transparencie 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
0.08 in. 
(2 mm) 
or longer 0.08 in. 
(2 mm) 
or longer
 
						

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

							
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Paper weight, thickness and capacity
* Up to 50 sheets for Legal size paper 20 lb (75 g/m2).
* Up to 100 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2).
Paper capacity of th e output paper tray 
Paper Type Weight Thickness No. of sheets
Cut Paper Plain Paper 17 to 32 lb
(64 to 120 g/m2)0.003 to 0.006
(0.08 to 0.15 mm) 100*
Inkjet Paper 17 to 53 lb
(64 to 200 g/m2)0.003 to 0.01
(0.08 to 0.25 mm) 20
Glossy Paper Up to 58 lb (Up to 220 g/m
2)Up to 0.01
(Up to 0.25 mm) 20
Cards Photo Card Up to 64 lb (Up to 240 g/m
2)Up to 0.01
(Up to 0.28 mm) 20
Index Card Up to 32 lb (Up to 120 g/m
2)Up to 0.006
(Up to 0.15 mm) 30
Post Card Up to 53 lb (Up to 200 g/m
2)Up to 0.01
(Up to 0.23 mm) 30
Envelopes 20 to 25 lb (75 to 95 g/m
2)Up to 0.02
(Up to 0.52 mm) 10
Transparencies — — 10
Output Paper 
Tray Up to 25 sheets of 20 lb Letter/A4 (75 g/m2)
■ 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 printable area depends on the settings in the application you are 
using. 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 0.12 in.  (3 mm) 
(
0 in. / 0 mm)*1
0.12 in. 
(3 mm) 
(
0 in. / 0 mm)*1
0.12 in. 
(3 mm) 
(
0 in. / 0 mm)*1
0.12 in. 
(3 mm) 
(
0 in. / 0 mm)*1
Envelopes 0.47 in. (12 mm)0.94 in. 
(24 mm) 0.12 in. 
(3 mm)0.12 in. 
(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