Brother DCP 197C User Manual

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance73
B
Cleaning the outside of the 
machineB
IMPORTANT
• 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:
aPull the paper tray (1) completely out of 
the machine.
 
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Cleaning the scanner glassB
aLift the document cover (1). Clean the 
scanner glass (2) and white plastic (3) 
with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with 
a non-flammable glass cleaner.
 
Cleaning the machine’s 
printer platenB
CAUTION 
Be sure to unplug the machine from the 
electrical socket before cleaning the printer 
platen (1).
 
aLift the scanner cover until it locks 
securely into the open position.
bClean the machine’s printer platen (1) 
and the area around it, wiping off any 
scattered ink...

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B
Cleaning the paper pick-up 
rollersB
aPull the paper tray completely out of the 
machine.
bUnplug the machine from the electrical 
socket and open the Jam Clear 
Cover (1) at the back of the machine.
 
cClean the Paper Pick-up Roller (1) with 
isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab.
 
dClose the Jam Clear Cover.
Make sure the cover is closed correctly.
ePut the paper tray firmly back in the 
machine.
fRe-connect the power cord.
Cleaning the print headB
To maintain...

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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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B
Checking the print alignmentB
You may need to adjust the print alignment 
after transporting the machine, if your printed 
text becomes blurred or images become 
faded.
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 the 600 dpi and 1200 dpi test 
prints...

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Machine InformationB
Checking the serial numberB
You can see the machine’s serial number on 
the LCD.
aPress Menu.
b(DCP-193C, DCP-195C and DCP-197C)
Press  a or  b to choose 
4.Machine Info.
Press  OK.
(DCP-365CN, DCP-373CW, 
DCP-375CW and DCP-377CW)
Press  a or  b to choose 
5.Machine Info.
Press  OK.
cPress  a or  b to choose  1.Serial No.
Press  OK.
 
XXXXXXXXX
dPress  Stop/Exit .
Reset functionsB
The following reset functions are available:
1Network  
(DCP-365CN, DCP-373CW, DCP-375CW 
and...

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B
Packing and shipping 
the machine
B
When you transport the machine, use the 
packing materials that came with your 
machine. Follow the instructions below to 
properly pack your machine. Damage caused 
to your machine during transit is not covered 
by your warranty.
IMPORTANT
It is important to allow the machine to 
‘park’ the print head after a print job. Listen 
carefully to the machine before 
unplugging it to make sure that all 
mechanical noise has...

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fLift the scanner cover ( ) to release the 
lock. Gently push the scanner cover 
support down ( ) and close the 
scanner cover ( ).
 
gWrap the machine in the bag. 
hPack the machine and the printed 
materials in the original carton with the 
original packing material as shown 
below. Do not pack the used ink 
cartridges in the carton.
 
iClose the carton and tape it shut.
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C
C
On-screen 
programming
C
Your machine is designed to be easy to 
operate 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...

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To access the menu mode:
aPress Menu.
bChoose an option.
You can scroll more quickly through 
each menu level by pressing  a or  b for 
the direction you want.
 
1.Copy
 
2.PhotoCapture
 
3.Network
 
4.Print Reports
 
5.Machine Info.
 
0.Initial Setup
cPress  OK when that option appears on 
the LCD.
The LCD will then show the next menu 
level.
dPress  a or  b to scroll to your next menu 
selection.
ePress  OK.
When you finish setting an option, the 
LCD shows  Accepted.
fPress Stop/Exit .
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