Brother DCP 310CN User Manual

							DCP-110C
DCP-310CN
USER’S GUIDE
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Compilation and Publication Notice
Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has 
been compiled and published, covering the latest product 
descriptions and specifications.
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Safety precautions
To use the DCP safely
Please refer to these instructions for later reference and before 
attempting any maintenance.
WARNING
There are high voltage 
electrodes inside the DCP. 
Before you clean the DCP, 
make sure you have 
unplugged the power cord from 
the electrical socket.Do not handle the plug with wet 
hands. Doing this might cause 
an electrical shock.
To prevent injuries, be careful 
not to put your hands on the 
edge of the DCP under the 
scanner cover.To prevent injuries, be careful 
not to touch the area shaded in 
the illustration.
When you move the DCP, 
place a hand at each side of 
the unit so you are supporting 
the base when you lift it. (See 
the illustration on the right.) 
Do not carry the DCP by 
holding the scanner cover.
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WARNING
This product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily 
accessible. In case of emergencies, you must disconnect the power 
cord from the electrical socket in order to shut off power completely.
Caution
To maintain the best print quality, we recommend that you use the 
On/Off key to turn off your DCP. Do not unplug the power cord from 
the electrical socket, unless moving the machine or performing 
maintenance. If you need to disconnect your machine from the 
power, you will need to set the date and time again. (See Quick 
Setup Guide.)
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Choosing a location
Place your DCP on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and 
shocks, such as a desk. Put the DCP near a standard, grounded 
electrical socket. Choose a location where the temperature remains 
between 10° and 35°C.
Caution
■Avoid placing your DCP in a high-traffic area.
■Avoid placing your DCP on the carpet.
■Do not place near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or 
refrigerators.
■Do not expose the DCP to direct sunlight, excessive heat, 
moisture, or dust.
■Do not connect your DCP to electrical sockets controlled by wall 
switches or automatic timers.
■Disruption of power can wipe out information in the DCP’s 
memory.
■Do not connect your DCP to electrical sockets on the same circuit 
as large appliances or other equipment that might disrupt the 
power supply.
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Table of Contents
1Introduction .......................................................................... 1-1
Using this Guide ............................................................... 1-1
Finding information ..................................................... 1-1
Symbols used in this Guide ........................................ 1-1
Control panel overview ..................................................... 1-2
Status LED indications ............................................... 1-4
Load documents ............................................................... 1-5
Using the scanner glass ............................................. 1-5
About paper ...................................................................... 1-6
Recommended Paper................................................. 1-6
Handling and using special paper .............................. 1-7
Paper type and size for each operation.................. 1-8
Paper weight, thickness and capacity .................... 1-9
Paper capacity of the output paper tray  ................ 1-9
Printable area ....................................................... 1-10
How to load paper, envelopes and post cards ......... 1-11
To load paper or other media ............................... 1-11
To load envelopes ................................................ 1-13
To load post cards ................................................ 1-14
2Making copies  ...................................................................... 2-1
Using the DCP as a copier ............................................... 2-1
Making a single copy .................................................. 2-1
Making multiple copies ............................................... 2-1
Stop copying ............................................................... 2-1
Using the Copy keys (Temporary settings) ...................... 2-2
Increasing copy speed or quality ................................ 2-3
Enlarging or reducing the image copied ..................... 2-4
Changing the temporary copy settings ....................... 2-6
Setting paper type .................................................. 2-7
Setting paper size................................................... 2-7
Adjusting brightness ............................................... 2-8
Making N in 1 copies or a poster (Page Layout) ........ 2-9
Changing the default copy settings ................................ 2-12
Setting Paper Type ................................................... 2-12
Setting Paper Size .................................................... 2-13
Increasing copy speed or quality .............................. 2-13
Adjusting brightness ................................................. 2-14
Adjusting contrast ..................................................... 2-14
Adjusting Colour saturation ...................................... 2-15
Legal limitations .............................................................. 2-16
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3Walk-Up PhotoCapture Center™ ......................................... 3-1
Introduction ....................................................................... 3-1
PhotoCapture Center
™ requirements ..................... 3-2
Getting started .................................................................. 3-3
Printing the Index (Thumbnails) ........................................ 3-5
Printing images ................................................................. 3-6
DPOF printing ............................................................. 3-8
Changing the default settings ........................................... 3-9
Increasing print speed or quality................................. 3-9
Setting paper and size ................................................ 3-9
Adjusting brightness ................................................. 3-10
Adjusting contrast ..................................................... 3-10
Colour enhancement ................................................ 3-11
Cropping ................................................................... 3-13
Borderless................................................................. 3-14
Understanding the Error Messages .......................... 3-14
Using PhotoCapture Center
™ from your PC ................... 3-15
Using PhotoCapture Center™ for scanning documents ... 3-15
4Important information .......................................................... 4-1
For your safety............................................................ 4-1
IT power system (Norway only) .................................. 4-1
LAN connection (DCP-310CN only) ........................... 4-1
International E
NERGY STAR® Compliance 
Statement ............................................................... 4-1
Important safety instructions ....................................... 4-2
Trademarks................................................................. 4-4
5Troubleshooting and routine maintenance  ....................... 5-1
Troubleshooting ................................................................ 5-1
Error messages .......................................................... 5-1
Printer jam or paper jam ............................................. 5-3
Paper is jammed inside the paper tray ................... 5-3
Paper is jammed inside the DCP............................ 5-4
If you are having difficulty with your DCP ................... 5-6
How to change LCD language.................................... 5-9
How to improve the LCD viewing................................ 5-9
How to improve print quality ........................................... 5-10
Cleaning the print head............................................. 5-10
Checking the print quality ......................................... 5-11
Checking the printing alignment ............................... 5-13
Checking the ink volume................................................. 5-14
Packing and shipping the DCP ....................................... 5-15
Routine maintenance ...................................................... 5-18
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Cleaning the scanner................................................ 5-18
Cleaning the DCP printer platen ............................... 5-19
Replacing the ink cartridges ..................................... 5-20
AAppendix ............................................................................. A-1
On-screen programming................................................... A-1
Menu table ..................................................................A-1
Printing reports ...........................................................A-1
Menu Mode....................................................................... A-2
SSpecifications ......................................................................S-1
Product description ...........................................................S-1
General .............................................................................S-1
Print media .......................................................................S-2
Copy .................................................................................S-3
PhotoCapture Center
™.....................................................S-4
Scanner ............................................................................ S-5
Printer ...............................................................................S-6
Interfaces ..........................................................................S-6
Computer requirements ....................................................S-7
Consumable items ............................................................S-8
Network (LAN) (DCP-310CN only) ...................................S-9
Optional External Wireless Print/Scan Server 
(NC-2200w) ..................................................................S-9
6Index ...................................................................................... I-1
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							INTRODUCTION   1 - 1
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Using this Guide
Thank you for buying a Brother Digital Copier/Printer (DCP). Your 
DCP is simple to use, with LCD screen instructions to guide you 
through programming it. You can make the most of your DCP by 
reading through this Guide.
Finding information
All the chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of 
Contents. You will be able to find information about a specific feature 
or operation by checking the Index at the back of this Guide.
Symbols used in this Guide
Throughout this Guide you will see special symbols alerting you to 
important warnings, notes and actions. To make things clearer and 
to help you press the correct keys, we used special fonts and added 
some of the messages that will appear in the LCD.
Introduction
BoldBold typeface identifies specific keys on the DCP 
control panel.
Italics
Italicized typeface emphasizes an important point or 
refers you to a related topic.
Courier NewCourier New type face identifies the messages on the 
LCD of the DCP.
Warnings inform you what to do to avoid possible personal 
injury.
Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to 
prevent possible damage to the DCP.
Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may 
arise or give tips about how the current operation works with 
other features.
Improper Setup alerts you to devices and operations that are 
not compatible with the DCP.
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