Brother DCP 185C User Manual

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Acceptable paper and 
other print media
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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 have 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 buying large quantities.
For best results, use the Brother paper.„ When you...

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Handling and using print 
media2
„ Store paper in its original packaging, and 
keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and 
away from moisture, direct sunlight and 
heat.
„ Avoid touching the shiny (coated) side of 
photo paper. Load photo 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...

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Choosing the right print media2
Paper type and size for each operation2
Paper TypePaper SizeUsage
CopyPhoto 
CapturePrinter
Cut Sheet Letter  216  × 279 mm Yes Yes Yes
A4 210  × 297 mm Yes Yes Yes
Legal 216  × 356 mm Yes – Yes
Executive 184  × 267 mm – – Yes
JIS B5 182  × 257 mm – – Yes
A5 148  × 210 mm Yes – Yes
A6 105  × 148 mm – – Yes
Cards Photo 10  × 15 cm Yes Yes Yes
Photo 2L 13  × 18 cm – Yes Yes
Index Card 127  × 203 mm – – Yes
Post Card 1 100  × 148 mm – – Yes...

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Paper weight, thickness and capacity2
1Up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m2 paper.
Paper TypeWeightThicknessNo. of 
sheets
Cut 
Sheet Plain Paper
64 to 120 g/m
20.08 to 0.15 mm 1001
Inkjet Paper64 to 200 g/m20.08 to 0.25 mm 20
Glossy Paper Up to 220 g/m
2Up to 0.25 mm 20
Cards Photo Card Up to 220 g/m
2Up to 0.25 mm 20
Index Card Up to 120 g/m
2Up to 0.15 mm 30
Post Card Up to 200 g/m
2Up to 0.25 mm 30
Envelopes 75 to 95 g/m
2Up to 0.52 mm 10
Transparencies – – 10
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Loading documents2
You can make copies and scan from the ADF 
(automatic document feeder) (DCP-185C 
only) and from the scanner glass.
Using the ADF 
(DCP-185C only)2
The ADF can hold up to 15 pages and feeds 
each sheet individually. Use standard 
80 g/m
2 paper and always fan the pages 
before putting them in the ADF.
Recommended environment2
Document Sizes Supported2
How to load documents2
CAUTION 
DO NOT pull on the document while it is 
feeding.
  
DO NOT use paper...

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Using the scanner glass2
You can use the scanner glass to copy or 
scan pages of a book or one page at a time.
Document Sizes Supported2
How to load documents2
Note
(DCP-185C) To use the scanner glass, 
the ADF must be empty.
 
aLift the document cover.
bUsing the document guidelines on the 
left and top, place the document face 
down in the upper left corner of the 
scanner glass.
 
 
cClose the document cover.
CAUTION 
If you are scanning a book or thick 
document, DO NOT slam the cover...

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LCD screen3
Changing LCD language3
You can change the LCD language.
aPress Menu.
bPress  a or  b to choose 
0.Initial Setup .
Press  OK.
cPress  a or  b to choose 
0.Local Language .
Press  OK.
dPress  a or  b to choose your language.
Press  OK.
ePress  Stop/Exit .
Improving the LCD angle3
You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper 
and more vivid display. If you are having 
difficulty reading the LCD, try changing the 
contrast setting.
aPress Menu.
bPress  a or  b to choose 
0.Initial Setup...

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Printing Reports3
The following reports are available:  „ Help List
A help list showing how to program your 
machine.
„ User Settings
Lists your settings.
How to print a report3
aPress  Menu.
bPress  a or  b to choose 
3.Print Reports .
Press  OK.
cPress  a or  b to choose the report you 
want.
Press  OK.
dPress  Mono Start .
ePress Stop/Exit .
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How to copy4
You can use your machine as a copier, 
making up to 99 copies at a time.
Making a single copy4
aLoad your document.
(See Loading documents  on page 17.)
bPress Mono Start  or Colour Start .
Making multiple copies4
You can make up to 99 copies in one print 
run.
aLoad your document.
(See Loading documents  on page 17.)
bPress Number of Copies  repeatedly 
until the number of copies you want 
appears (up to 99).
Or press  a or  b to change the number of 
copies.
cPress  Mono Start  or...