Brother DCP 310CN User Manual

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Checking the printing alignment
You should rarely need to adjust the printing alignment however, if 
after transporting the machine your printed text becomes blurred or 
images become faded then adjustment may need to be made.
1Press Ink Management.
2Press  or  to select Test Print.
Press 
Set.
3Press  or  to select Alignment.
Press 
Set.
4Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
The DCP begins printing the Alignment Check Sheet.
The LCD shows:
5Check the 600 dpi...

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Checking the ink volume
You can check the ink that is left in the cartridge.
1Press Ink Management.
2Press   or   to select 
Ink Volume.
Press 
Set.
3Press   or   to select the colour you want to check.
The LCD shows the ink volume.
4Press Stop/Exit.
Ink Volume
Bk:-+
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Packing and shipping the DCP
Whenever you transport the DCP, use the packing materials that 
came with your DCP. If you do not pack the DCP properly, you could 
void your warranty.
Caution
It is important to allow the DCP to ‘park’ the print head after a print 
job. Listen carefully to the DCP before disconnecting it from the 
power source to ensure that all mechanical noise has stopped. Not 
allowing the DCP to complete this parking process may lead to...

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3Lift the scanner cover to release the lock. Gently push the 
scanner cover support down and close the scanner cover.
4Unplug the DCP from the electrical socket.
5Unplug the USB cable or LAN cable from the DCP, if it is 
connected.
6Wrap the DCP in the bag and place it in the original carton with 
the original packing material.
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7Pack the printed materials in the original carton as shown below. 
Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the carton.
8Close the carton.
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Routine maintenance
Cleaning the scanner
Lift the document cover. Clean the scanner glass with isopropyl 
alcohol on a soft lint-free cloth.
Clean the glass strip under the film with isopropyl alcohol on a 
lint-free cloth.
Document Cover
Glass Strip
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Cleaning the DCP printer platen
■Be careful not to touch the paper feed star wheels or encoder 
film.
■Be sure to unplug the DCP from the electrical socket before 
cleaning the printer platen.
■If ink is scattered on or around the printer platen be sure to wipe 
it off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
Paper Feed Star Wheel
Do NOT Touch!Encoder Film
Do NOT Touch!
Printer Platen 
Clean Here
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Replacing the ink cartridges
Your DCP is equipped with an ink dot counter. The ink dot counter 
automatically monitors the level of ink in each of the four cartridges. 
When the DCP detects an ink cartridge is running out of ink, the DCP 
will notify you with a message on the LCD.
The LCD will inform you which ink cartridge is low or needs replacing. 
Be sure to follow the LCD prompts to replace the ink cartridges in the 
correct order.
Even though the DCP...

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4Remove the cartridge covers.
5Each colour has its own correct position. Keep the ink cartridge 
in an upright position when you insert it into slot. Press down on 
the ink cartridge until the hook snaps over it.
6Lift the scanner cover to release the lock. Gently push the 
scanner cover support down and close the scanner cover.
Do not touch the area shown in the illustration above.
If the cartridge cover comes off when you open the bag the 
cartridge will...

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7If you replaced an ink cartridge while Near Empty was 
displayed on the LCD, the LCD may ask you to verify that it was 
a brand new one. Example: 
Did You Change Blck? ▲ Yes 
▼ No
. For each new
 cartridge you installed, press  (Yes) to 
automatically reset the ink dot counter for that colour. If the ink 
cartridge you installed is not a brand new one, please be sure to 
select  (
No).
WARNING
If ink gets in your eyes, irrigate them with water immediately...