Brother DCP 135C User Manual

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Routine maintenanceB
Replacing the ink cartridgesB
Your machine is equipped with an ink dot 
counter. The ink dot counter automatically 
monitors the level of ink in each of the 4 
cartridges. When the machine detects an ink 
cartridge is running out of ink, the machine 
will tell you with a message on the LCD.
The LCD will tell you which ink cartridge is low 
or needs replacing. Be sure to follow the LCD 
prompts to replace the ink cartridges in the 
correct...

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fLift each lock release lever and push it 
until it clicks, and then close the ink 
cartridge cover.
 
gThe machine will automatically reset the 
ink dot counter.
Note
• If you replaced an ink cartridge, for example Black, before the LCD shows 
Near Empty Black  or 
Ink Empty Black , the LCD will ask you 
to verify that it was a brand new one 
( Did You Change Blck? ). For each 
new cartridge you installed, press  a (Yes ) 
to automatically reset the ink dot counter 
for that colour. If the ink...

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Cleaning the outside of the 
machineB
CAUTION 
Use neutral detergents. Cleaning with 
volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine 
will damage the outside surface of the 
machine.
  
DO NOT use cleaning materials that 
contain ammonia.
  
DO NOT use isopropyl alcohol to remove 
dirt from the control panel. It may crack the 
panel.
 
Clean the outside of the machine as 
follows:
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aPull the paper tray completely out of the 
machine.
 
bWipe the outside of the...

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Cleaning the machine printer 
platenB
WARNING 
Unplug the machine from the electrical 
socket before cleaning the printer 
platen (1).
   
 
aClean the machine printer platen (1) and 
the area around it, wiping off any 
scattered ink with a soft, dry, lint-free 
cloth.
Cleaning the Paper Pick-up 
RollerB
aPull the paper tray completely out of the 
machine.
bUnplug the machine from the electrical 
socket and remove the Jam Clear 
Cover.
 
CAUTION 
DO NOT place the jam clear cover face 
down as shown...

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cClean the Paper Pick-up Roller (1) with 
isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab.
 
dPut the Jam Clear Cover back on.
Make sure the Cover is set properly.
eRe-connect the power cord.
fPut the paper tray firmly back in the 
machine.
Cleaning the print headB
To maintain print quality, the machine will 
automatically clean the print head when 
needed. You can start the cleaning process 
manually if there is a print quality problem.
Clean the print head and ink...

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Checking the print qualityB
If faded or streaked colours and text appear 
on your output, some of the nozzles may be 
clogged. You can check this by printing the 
Print Quality Check Sheet and looking at the 
nozzle check pattern.
aPress Ink Management .
bPress a or  b to choose  Test Print .
Press  OK.
cPress  a or  b to choose 
Print Quality .
Press  OK.
dPress  Colour Start .
The machine begins printing the Print 
Quality Check Sheet.
eCheck the quality of the four colour 
blocks on the sheet....

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Checking the print alignmentB
You may need to adjust the print alignment. If 
after transporting the machine your printed 
text becomes blurred or images become 
faded then adjustments may need to be 
made.
aPress Ink Management .
bPress a or  b to choose  Test Print .
Press  OK.
cPress  a or  b to choose  Alignment .
Press  OK.
dPress  Mono Start  or Colour Start .
The machine starts printing the 
Alignment Check Sheet.
 
Is Alignment OK?
 
a Yes bNo
eCheck...

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Machine InformationB
Checking the serial numberB
You can see the machine’s serial number on 
the LCD.
aPress Menu.
bPress  a or  b to select 
4.Machine Info. .
Press  OK.
cPress  a or  b to select  1.Serial No. .
Press  OK.
 
XXXXXXX
dPress  Stop/Exit .
Packing and shipping 
the machine
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When you transport the machine, use the 
packing materials that came with your 
machine. If you do not pack the machine 
properly, you could void your warranty.
CAUTION 
It is important to allow the machine to...

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CAUTION 
If you are not able to find the yellow 
protective parts, DO NOT remove the ink 
cartridges before shipping. It is essential 
that the machine be shipped with either the 
yellow protective parts or the ink cartridges 
in position. Shipping without them will 
cause damage to your machine and may 
void your warranty.
 
dUnplug the machine from the electrical 
socket.
eUsing both hands, use the plastic tabs 
on both sides of the machine to lift the...

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On-screen 
programming
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Your machine is designed to be easy to use 
with LCD on-screen programming using the 
menu keys. User-friendly programming helps 
you take full advantage of all the menu 
selections your machine has to offer.
Since your programming is done on the LCD, 
we have created step-by-step on-screen 
instructions to help you program your 
machine. All you need to do is follow the 
instructions as they guide you through the 
menu selections and programming options.
Menu tableC
You...