Brother DCP 185C User Manual
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Loading documents and paper13 2 Acceptable paper and other print media 2 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 print on inkjet paper (coated paper), transparencies and glossy paper, be sure to choose the correct print media in the ‘ Basic’ tab of the printer driver or in the Paper Type setting of the menu. „ When you print on Brother Photo paper, load one extra sheets of the same photo paper in the paper tray. An extra sheet has been included in the paper package for this purpose. „ When you use transparencies or photo paper, remove each sheet at once 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. Recommended print media2 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 Paper TypeItem A4 Plain BP60PA A4 Glossy Photo BP71GA4 A4 Inkjet (Matte) BP60MA 10 x 15 cm Glossy Photo BP71GP Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Chapter 2 14 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 document. Use only transparencies recommended for inkjet printing. „ You can only print on both sides of the paper with PC printing. See Printing for Windows ® in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. Improper Setup DO NOT use the following kinds of paper: • Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped paper 1 2 mm or greater • Extremely shiny or highly textured paper • Paper that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked • Paper made with a short grain Paper capacity of the output paper tray 2 Up to 50 sheets of 20 lb Letter or 80 g/m2 A4 paper. „ Transparencies or photo paper must be picked up from the output paper tray one page at a time to avoid smudging. 1 1 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Loading documents and paper15 2 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 Post Card 2 (Double) 148 × 200 mm – – Yes Envelopes C5 Envelope 162 × 229 mm – – Yes DL Envelope 110 × 220 mm – – Yes COM-10 105 × 241 mm – – Yes Monarch 98 × 191 mm – – Yes JE4 Envelope 105 × 235 mm – – Yes TransparenciesLetter 216 × 279 mm Yes – Yes A4 210 × 297 mm Yes – Yes Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Chapter 2 16 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 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Loading documents and paper17 2 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 that is curled, wrinkled, folded, ripped, stapled, paper clipped, pasted or taped. DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or fabric. „ Make sure documents written with ink are completely dry. aUnfold the ADF Document Output Support Flap (1). bFan 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. cAdjust the paper guides (2) to fit the width of your documents. CAUTION DO NOT leave thick documents on the scanner glass. If you do this, the ADF may jam. Temperature: 20 to 30 °C Humidity: 50% to 70% Paper: 80 g/m 2 Length: 148 to 355.6 mm Width: 148 to 215.9 mm Weight:64 to 90 g/m 2 1 2 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Chapter 2 18 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 or press on it. Scannable area2 The scannable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below show the areas you cannot scan on Letter and A4 paper. Length: Up to 297 mm Width: Up to 215.9 mm Weight: Up to 2 kg UsageDocument SizeTop (1) Bottom (2)Left (3) Right (4) Copy All paper sizes 3 mm 3 mm Scan All paper sizes 3 mm 3 mm 3 4 1 2 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
19 3 3 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 . Press OK. cPress a or b to choose 2.LCD Contrast . Press OK. dPress a or b to choose Light or Dark . Press OK. ePress Stop/Exit . Sleep Mode3 You can choose how long the machine must be idle (from 1 to 60 minutes) before it goes into sleep mode. The timer will restart if any operation is carried out on the machine. aPress Menu. bPress a or b to choose 0.Initial Setup . Press OK. cPress a or b to choose 3.Sleep Mode . Press OK. dPress a or b to choose 1Min, 2 Mins , 3 Mins , 5 Mins , 10 Mins , 30 Mins or 60 Mins which is the length of time the machine is idle before entering sleep mode. Press OK. ePress Stop/Exit . General Setup3 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Chapter 3 20 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 . Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Section II CopyII Making copies22 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
22 4 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 Colour Start . Note (DCP-185C) To sort your copies, press the Copy Options key. Stop copying4 To stop copying, press Stop/Exit. Copy options4 When you want to quickly change the copy settings temporarily for the next multiple copies, use the temporary Copy keys. You can use different combinations. The machine returns to its default settings 1 minute after it finishes copying. Note You can save the copy settings you use most often by setting them as default. You can find instructions on how to do this in the section for each feature. Making copies 4 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals