Brother DCP 120C User Manual

							
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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.
1Load your document.
2Press Copy Options and   or   to select  Paper Type.
Press 
Set.
3Press   or   to select the type of paper you are using 
( Plain , Inkjet , Glossy  or Transprncy ).
Press 
Set.
4Press Black Start or Color Start.
— OR —
Press  or  for more settings.
Setting paper size
If copying on paper other than Letter size, you will need to change 
the paper size setting.
1Load your document.
2Press Copy Options and   or   to select  Paper Size.
Press 
Set.
3Press   or   to select the size of paper you are using 
( Letter , Legal , A4 , A5  or  4”(W)x 6”(H) ).
Press 
Set.
4Press Black Start or Color Start.
— OR —
Press  or  for more settings.
You can copy on Letter, Legal, A4, A5 or 
Photo Card (4(W) x 6(H)) paper.
 
						

							
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Adjusting brightness
You can adjust the copy brightness to  make copies darker or lighter.
1Load your document.
2Press Copy Options and   or   to select Brightness.
Press 
Set.
3Press   to make a lighter copy.
— OR —
Press   to make a darker copy.
Press 
Set.
4Press Black Start or Color Start.
— OR —
Press   or   for more settings.
Sorting copies using the ADF
You can sort multiple copies. Pages will be stacked in the order 321, 
321, 321, and so on.
1Load your document.
2Press Copy Options and   or   to select  Stack/Sort.
Press 
Set.
3Press   or   to select  Sort.
Press 
Set.
4Press Black Start or Color 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 print a poster, use the 
scanner glass.
1Load your document.
2Press Copy Options and   or   to select  Page Layout.
Press 
Set.
3Press   or   to select  2 in 1 (P), 2 in 1 (L) , 
4 in 1 (P) , 4 in 1 (L) , Poster(3 x 3).
Press 
Set.
4Press Black Start to scan the document.
You can also press 
Color Start if you are using the Poster 
layout.
5If 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:
6After the machine scans the page, 
the LCD shows:
Press  to scan the next page.
7Put the next document on the 
scanner glass.
Press 
Set.
8Repeat Steps 6 and 7 for each page of the layout.
9After all the pages of the document have been scanned, press   to end.
■ 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.
Next Page?
▲ Yes ▼ No
Set Next Page
Then Press Set
 
						

							
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Place the document face down in the direction shown below.
2 in 1 (P)
4 in 1 (P)
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.
■ N in 1 color copies are not available.
■ For Poster copies, you cannot make more than one copy.
2 in 1 (L)
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 defaul t 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.
1Press Menu.
2Press   or   to select  1.Copy.
Press 
Set.
3Press   or   to select  1.Paper Type.
Press 
Set.
4Press   or   to select  Plain, Inkjet , Glossy  or 
Transprncy .
Press 
Set.
5Press 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 (4 x 6). 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.
1Press Menu.
2Press   or   to select  1.Copy.
Press 
Set.
3Press   or   to select  2.Paper Size.
Press 
Set.
4Press   or   to select  Letter, Legal , A4 , A5  or  4x 6 .
Press 
Set.
5Press Stop/Exit.
Setting copy quality
1Press Menu.
2Press   or   to select  1.Copy.
Press 
Set.
3Press   or   to select  3.Quality.
Press 
Set.
4Press   or   to select  Fast, Normal  or Best .
Press 
Set.
5Press Stop/Exit.
 
						

							
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Adjusting brightness
1Press Menu.
2Press   or   to select  1.Copy.
Press 
Set.
3Press   or   to select  4.Brightness. 
Press 
Set.
4Press   to make a lighter copy.
— OR —
Press   to make a darker copy.
Press 
Set. 
5Press Stop/Exit.
Adjusting contrast
You can change the contrast to help an image look sharper and more 
vivid.
1Press Menu.
2Press   or   to select  1.Copy.
Press 
Set.
3Press   or   to select  5.Contrast.
Press 
Set.
4Press   to increase the contrast.
— OR —
Press   to decrease the contrast.
Press 
Set.
5Press Stop/Exit.
 
						

							
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Adjusting Color saturation
Color saturation can only be changed through the default setting.
1Press Menu.
2Press   or   to select  1.Copy.
Press 
Set.
3Press   or   to select  6.Color Adjust.
Press 
Set.
4Press   or   to select  Red, Green  or Blue .
Press 
Set.
5Press   to increase the color saturation.
— OR —
Press   to decrease the color saturation.
Press 
Set.
6Return to Step 4 to select the next color.
— OR —
Press 
Stop/Exit.
 
						

							
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Legal limitations
Color 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 counsel as to 
any particular questionable documents.
The following are examples of documents which should not be 
copied:
The following documents issued by the United States/Canadian 
Government or any of its Agencies may not be copied:
■Money
■ Bonds or other certificates of indebtedness
■ Certificates of Deposit
■ Internal Revenue Stamps (canceled or uncanceled)
■ Selective Service or draft papers
■ Passports
■ United States/Canadian Postage Stamps (canceled or 
uncanceled)
■ Food Stamps
■ Immigration Papers
■ Checks or drafts drawn by Governmental agencies
■ Identifying badges or insignias
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.
Licenses and Certificates of Title to motor vehicles may not be 
copied under certain state/provincial laws.