Brother DCP 770CW User Manual

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Cleaning the outside of the 
machineB
CAUTION 
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:
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aPull the paper tray (1) completely out of 
the machine.
 
bWipe the outside of...

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Cleaning the machine printer 
platenB
WARNING 
Unplug the machine from the AC power 
outlet before cleaning the printer platen (1).
 
aUsing both hands, use the plastic tabs 
on both sides of the machine to lift the 
scanner cover until it locks securely into 
the open position.
bClean the machine printer platen (1) and 
the area around it, wiping off any 
scattered ink with a soft, dry, lint-free 
cloth.
 
Cleaning the paper pick-up 
rollerB
aPull the paper tray completely out of the 
machine....

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cClean the paper pick-up roller (1) with 
isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab.
 
dPut the Jam Clear Cover back on.
Make sure the cover is set properly.
eRe-connect the power cord.
fSlowly push the paper tray completely 
back into the machine.
Cleaning the print headB
To maintain print quality, the machine will 
automatically clean the print head when 
needed. You can start the cleaning process 
manually if there is a print quality problem.
Clean the print head...

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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.
fDo...

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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.
eCheck the 600 dpi and 1200 dpi test 
prints to see if number 5 most closely...

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Machine InformationB
Checking the serial numberB
You can see the machine’s serial number on 
the LCD.
aPress Menu.
bPress  a or  b to choose 
Machine Info. .
Press  OK.
cPress  a or  b to choose  Serial No. .
Press  OK.
dPress  Stop/Exit .
Packing and shipping 
the machine
B
When you transport the machine, use the 
packing materials that came with your 
machine. If you do not pack the machine 
properly, you could void your warranty.
CAUTION 
It is important to allow the machine to ‘park’ 
the print...

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CAUTION 
If you are not able to find the yellow 
protective part, DO NOT remove the ink 
cartridges before shipping. It is essential 
that the machine be shipped with either the 
yellow protective part or the ink cartridges 
in position. Shipping without them will 
cause damage to your machine and may 
void your warranty.
 
dUnplug the machine from the electrical 
socket.
eUsing both hands, use the plastic tabs 
on both sides of the machine to lift the...

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On-screen 
programming
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Your machine is designed to be easy to use 
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 tableC
You...

Menu and Features81
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Menu tableC
The menu table will help you understand the menu selections and options that are found in the 
machines programs. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Menu ( )
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Options Descriptions Page
General Setup Paper Type —Plain Paper*
Inkjet Paper
Brother Photo
Other Photo
Transparency Sets the type of paper in the 
paper tray.
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Paper Size —Letter
Legal
A4*
A5
10x15cm Sets the size of the paper in 
the paper tray.
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LCD Settings LCD...

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LAN menu
Level1 Level2 Level3 Level4 Options Descriptions
LAN Wired LAN TCP/IP BOOT Method Auto*
Static
RARP
BOOTP
DHCP Chooses the 
BOOT method 
that best suits 
your needs.
IP Address [000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255] Enter the IP 
address.
Subnet Mask [000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255] Enter the Subnet 
mask.
Gateway [000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255] Enter the 
Gateway 
address.
Node Name BRN_XXXXXX You can see the 
current Node 
name.
WINS Config Auto *
Static Chooses...