Brother DCP 310CN User Manual

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4Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and mis-feeds.
5Gently insert the paper into the paper tray print side down and 
the leading edge (top of the paper) in first.
Check that the paper is flat in the tray and below the maximum 
paper mark.
6Put the output paper tray back on and push the paper tray firmly 
back into the DCP.
■Make sure the paper side guides touch the sides of the 
paper.
■Be careful that you do not push the paper in too far; it may 
lift at the back of the tray and cause feed problems.
Maximum Paper Mark
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To load envelopes
■Use envelopes that weigh from 75-95 g/m2.
■Some envelopes require margin settings in the application. Make 
sure you do a test print first.
How to load envelopes
1Before loading, press the corners and sides of the envelopes to 
make them as flat as possible.
To prevent possible damage to the feeding mechanism, do not 
use the types of envelopes shown below.
DO NOT USE ENVELOPES:
■that are of a baggy construction 
■that are embossed (have raised writing on them)
■that have clasps on them
■that are not sharply creased
■that are preprinted on the inside
■Glue■Rounded 
flap■Double flap■Triangular 
flap
If the envelopes are ‘double-feeding’, put one envelope in the 
paper tray at a time.
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2Insert the envelopes into the paper tray with the address side 
down and the leading edge (top of the envelopes) in first. Slide 
the paper side guide to fit the width of the envelopes.
If you have problems when printing on envelopes, try the 
following suggestions:
1Open the envelope flap.
2Make sure the open flap is either to the side of the envelope or 
to the back edge of the envelope when printing.
3Adjust the size and margin in your application.
To load post cards
1Raise the paper stop and insert the post cards into the paper 
tray. Slide the paper side guide to fit the width of the post cards.
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							MAKING COPIES   2 - 1
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Using the DCP as a copier
You can use your DCP as a copier, making up to 99 copies at a time.
Making a single copy
1Load your document.
2Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
Making multiple copies
1Load your document.
2Press Number of Copies repeatedly until the number of 
copies you want appear (up to 99).
—OR—
Press   to increase the number of copies.
Press   to decrease the number of copies.
3Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
Stop copying
To stop copying, press Stop/Exit.
Making copies
To stop copying, press Stop/Exit.
The number of copies can also be increased/decreased by 
holding down   or  .
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Using the Copy keys 
(Temporary settings)
When you want to quickly change the copy settings temporarily for 
the next copy, use the temporary Copy keys. You can use different 
combinations.
These settings are temporary, the DCP returns to its default 
settings 60 seconds after it finishes copying.
You can save the copy settings you use most often by setting 
them as default. (See Changing the default copy settings on 
page 2-12.) Temporary Copy keys
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Increasing copy speed or quality
You can select the copy quality. The default setting is Normal.
1Load your document.
2Press Copy Quality repeatedly to choose the copy quality 
(
Fast, Normal or Best).
3Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
—OR—
Press other temporary copy keys for more settings.
Press Copy QualityNormalRecommended mode for ordinary 
printouts. Good copy quality with 
adequate copy speed.
FastFast copy speed and lowest ink 
consumption. Use FAST to save 
time (document to be proof-read, 
large documents or many 
copies).
BestUse this mode to copy precise 
images such as photographs. 
BEST uses the highest resolution 
and slowest speed.
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Enlarging or reducing the image copied
You can select the following enlargement or reduction ratios.
Custom(25-400%) allows you to enter a ratio from 25% to 400%.
Press 
Enlarge/ReduceCustom(25-400%)
200%
198% 10x15cm→A4
186%10x15cm→LTR
142% A5→A4
104% EXE→LTR
100%
97% LTR→A4
93% A4→LTR
83%
78%
69% A4→A5
50%
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1Load your document.
2Press Enlarge/Reduce.
3Press   or   to select the enlargement or reduction ratio you 
want.
Press 
Set.
—OR—
You can select 
Custom(25-400%) and press Set.
Press   or   to enter an enlargement or reduction ratio from 
25% to 400%.
Press 
Set.
4Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
—OR—
Press other temporary copy keys for more settings.
Enlargement or reduction ratio can also be 
increased/decreased by holding down   or  .
Special Copy Options (2 in 1 (P), 2 in 1 (L), 4 in 1 (P), 4 in 1 (L) 
or Poster) are not available with 
Enlarge/Reduce.
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Changing the temporary copy settings
Use the Copy Options key to quickly set the following copy 
settings temporarily for the next copy.
After you choose your settings by pressing 
Set, the LCD shows 
Set temporarily and then returns to Menu selections.
Press 
Mono Start or Colour Start if you’re finished choosing 
settings.
—OR—
Press   or   to select more settings.
Press Copy 
OptionsMenu Selections Options Factory 
SettingPage
Paper Type Plain/
Inkjet/
Glossy/
TransparencyPlain
2-7
Paper Size Letter/
Legal/
A4/
A5/
10(W) x 15(H)cmA4
2-7
Brightness-  + -  + 2-8
Page Layout Off(1 in 1)/
2 in 1 (P)/
2 in 1 (L)/
4 in 1 (P)/
4 in 1 (L)/ 
Poster(3 x 3)Off
(1 in 1)
2-9
Select & SetSelect & Set
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Setting paper type
If copying on paper other than plain paper, select the type of paper 
that you are using to get the best print quality.
1Load your document.
2Press Copy Options and   or   to select Paper Type.
Press 
Set.
3Press   or   to select the type of paper you are using 
(
Plain, Inkjet, Glossy or Transparency).
Press 
Set.
4Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
—OR—
Press   or   for more settings.
Setting paper size
If copying on paper other than A4 sizes, you will need to change the 
paper size setting.
1Load your document.
2Press Copy Options and   or   to select Paper Size.
Press 
Set.
3Press   or   to select the size of paper you are using 
(
Letter, Legal, A4, A5 or 10(W) x 15(H)cm).
Press 
Set.
4Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
—OR—
Press   or   for more settings.
You can copy on Letter, Legal, A4, A5 or 
Photo Card (10(W) cm x 15(H) cm) paper.
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