Brother DCP 770CW User Manual

							
General Information3
1
Accessing the 
Software User’s Guide 
and Network User’s 
Guide
1
This User’s Guide does not contain all the 
information about the machine such as how 
to use the advanced features of Printer, 
Scanner and Network. When you are ready to 
learn detailed information about these 
operations, read the Software User’s Guide  
and  Network User’s Guide .
Viewing Documentation1
Viewing Documentation
(For Windows®)1
To view the documentation, from the  Start 
menu, point to  Brother, DCP-770  from the 
programs group, and then choose 
User’s Guides  in HTML format.
If you have not installed the software, you can 
find the documentation by following the 
instructions below:
aTurn on your PC. Insert the Brother 
CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
bIf the model name screen appears, click 
your model name.
cIf the language screen appears, click 
your language. The CD-ROM main 
menu will appear.
 
Note
If this window does not appear, use 
Windows
® Explorer to run the start.exe 
program from the root directory of the 
Brother CD-ROM.
 
dClick  Documentation .
eClick the documentation you want to 
read. 
„ HTML documents : Software 
User’s Guide  and Network User’s 
Guide  in HTML format.
This format is recommended for 
viewing on your computer.
„ PDF documents : User’s Guide  for 
stand-alone operations,  Software 
User’s Guide  and Network User’s 
Guide  in PDF format.
This format is recommended for 
printing the manuals. Click to go to 
the Brother Solutions Center, where 
you can view or download the PDF 
documents. (Internet access and 
PDF Reader software are required.)
 
						

							
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How to find Scanning instructions1
There are several ways you can scan 
documents. You can find the instructions as 
follows:
Software User’s Guide „ Scanning   
(For Windows
® 2000 
Professional/Windows
® XP and 
Windows Vista™)
„ ControlCenter3   
(For Windows
® 2000 
Professional/Windows
® XP and 
Windows Vista™)
„ Network Scanning 
Scansoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE with OCR 
How-to-Guides „ The complete ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 
11SE with OCR How-to-Guides can be 
viewed from the Help selection in the 
ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE with OCR 
application.
How to find Network setup 
instructions
1
Your machine can be connected to a wireless 
or wired network. You can find basic setup 
instructions in the Quick Setup Guide. For 
more information, or if your access point 
supports SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™, 
please see the Network User’s Guide.
Viewing Documentation
(For Macintosh®)1
aTurn on your Macintosh®. Insert the 
Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM 
drive. The following window will appear.
 
bDouble-click the  Documentation icon.
cDouble-click your language folder.
dDouble-click the top page file to view the 
Software User’s Guide  and Network 
User’s Guide  in HTML format.
eClick the documentation you want to 
read.
„ Software User’s Guide
„ Network User’s Guide  
 
						

							
General Information5
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How to find Scanning instructions1
There are several ways you can scan 
documents. You can find the instructions as 
follows:
Software User’s Guide„ Scanning   
(For Mac OS
® X 10.2.4 or greater)
„ ControlCenter2   
(For Mac OS
® X 10.2.4 or greater)
„ Network Scanning   
(For Mac OS
® X 10.2.4 or greater)
Presto!
® PageManager® User’s Guide
„ The complete Presto!
® PageManager® 
Users Guide can be viewed from the Help 
selection in the Presto!
® PageManager® 
application.
How to find Network setup 
instructions
1
Your machine can be connected to a wireless 
or wired network. You can find basic setup 
instructions in the Quick Setup Guide. For 
more information, or if your access point 
supports SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™, 
please see the Network User’s Guide.
 
						

							
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Control panel overview1
 
1 LCD (liquid crystal display) Displays messages on the screen to help you 
set up and use your machine.
Also, you can adjust the angle of the LCD 
display by lifting it. 
2 Menu keys: „d or  c
Press to scroll backward or forward to a 
menu selection.
Also, press to choose options.
„ a or  b
Press to scroll through the menus and 
options.
„ Clear/Back
Press to cancel the current setting.
„ Menu
Lets you access the main menu to program 
the machine.
„ OK
Lets you choose a setting.
3 Number of Copies Use this key to make multiple copies.
4 Start keys:
„  Colour Start
Lets you start making copies in full colour. 
Also lets you start a scanning operation (in 
colour or mono, depending on the scanning 
setting in the ControlCenter software). „
 Mono Start
Lets you start making copies in 
monochrome. Also lets you start a 
scanning operation (in colour or mono, 
depending on the scanning setting in the 
ControlCenter software).
5  Stop/Exit
Stops an operation or exits from a menu.
6On/Off You can turn the machine on and off.
If you turn the machine off, it will still 
periodically clean the print head to maintain 
print quality.
7 Ink Management Lets you clean the print head, check the print 
quality, and check the available ink volume.
8 Mode keys:
„  Scan  
Lets you access Scan mode.
„  PhotoCapture
Lets you access PhotoCapture Center™ 
mode.
9  Warning LED Turns red when the LCD displays an error or an 
important status message. 
Enlarge/Reduce
Paper Type Ratio: Quality Normal 100%
Plain Paper 100%
Mem.
 
						

							
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LCD display indications1
The LCD display screen shows the mode the 
machine is in, the current settings, and the 
available ink volume.
 
1 Wireless StatusA four level indicator shows the current 
wireless signal strength if you are using a 
wireless connection. 
2 Ink indicator Lets you see the available ink volume.
Basic Operations1
The following steps show how to change a 
setting in the machine. In this example the 
Paper Type setting is changed from 
Plain Paper  to Inkjet Paper .
aPress Menu.
bPress  a or  b to choose 
General Setup .
 
Press OK.
cPress  a or  b to choose  Paper Type .
dPress d or  c to choose  Inkjet Paper .
Press  OK.
You can see the current setting on the 
LCD:
 
ePress  Stop/Exit .
0Max
Normal
100%100%Enlarge/ReduceE nla rg e /R ed uce
Plain PaperP la in  P aperPaper P ap er T ypeype100% 1001 00%
Ratio:
RatioR atio:
Quality
Mem.M
em.
01
1 2
LAN
MENU
Machine Info.
Initial Setup Print Reports Select & PressOK
General Setup
General SetupGeneral Setup
LCD SettingsLCD Settings
MENU
Select & PressOK
Paper Paper TTypeypePaper SizePaper SizeInkjet PaperInkjet PaperA4A4
 
						

							
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Warning LED indications1
The Warning LED (light emitting diode) is a 
light that shows the status of the machine, as 
shown in the table.
 
Printing Reports1
The following reports are available:  „ Help List
A help list about how to quickly program 
your machine.
„ User Settings
Lists your settings.
„ Network Config
Lists your Network settings.
How to print a report1
aPress  Menu.
bPress  a or  b to choose 
Print Reports .
Press  OK.
cPress  a or  b to choose the report you 
want.
Press  OK.
dPress  Mono Start .
LEDDCP statusDescription
 
OffReady The DCP is ready for 
use.
 
RedCover  open The cover is open. Close 
the cover.  (See  Error 
messages on page 66.)
Ink empty Replace the Ink  cartridge with a new one.  
(See Replacing the ink 
cartridges on page 70.)
Paper error Put paper in the tray or  clear the paper jam. 
Check the LCD 
message.  (See  Error 
messages on page 66.)
Other 
messages Check the LCD 
message.  (See 
Error 
messages on page 66.)
Enlarge/Reduce
Paper Type Ratio: Quality Normal
100%
Plain Paper 100%
Mem.
 
						

							
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Loading documents2
You can make copies, and scan from the 
scanner glass.
Using the scanner glass2
You can use the scanner glass to copy or 
scan pages of a book or one page at a time.
Document Sizes Supported2
How to load documents2
aLift the document cover.
bUsing the document guidelines on the 
left, center the document face down on 
the scanner glass.
 
 
cClose the document cover.
CAUTION 
If you are scanning a book or thick 
document, DO NOT slam the cover down or 
press on it.
 
Scannable area2
The scannable area depends on the settings 
in the application you are using. The figures 
below show the areas you cannot scan on A4 
or Letter paper.
 
Loading documents and paper2
Length:  Up to 297 mm
Width: Up to 215.9mm
Weight: Up to 2 kg
UsageDocument 
SizeTop (1)
Bottom (2)Left (3)
Right (4)
Copy Letter 3 mm 3 mm
A4 3 mm 3 mm
Scan Letter 3 mm 3 mm
A4 3 mm 0 mm
3 4
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Acceptable paper and 
other media
2
The print quality can be affected by the type 
of paper you are using in the machine.
To get the best print quality for the settings 
you have chosen, always set the Paper Type 
to match the type of paper you load.
You can use plain paper, inkjet paper (coated 
paper), glo ssy paper, transparencies and 
envelopes.
We recommend testing various paper types 
before buying large quantities.
For best results, use the Brother paper.
„ When you print on inkjet paper (coated 
paper), transparencies and photo paper, 
be sure to choose the correct media in the 
‘Basic ’ tab of the printer driver or in the 
Paper Type setting of the menu 
(See  Paper Type on page 28).
„ When you print on Brother photo paper, 
load the instruction sheet included with the 
photo paper in the paper tray first, and 
then put the photo paper on top of the 
instruction sheet.
„ When you use transparencies or photo 
paper, remove each sheet at once to 
prevent smudging or paper jams.
„ Avoid touching the printed surface of the 
paper immediately after printing; the 
surface may not be completely dry and 
may stain your fingers.
Recommended media2
To get the best print quality, we suggest using 
Brother paper. (See table below.)
If Brother paper is not available in your 
country, we recommend testing various 
papers before purchasing large quantities.
We recommend using ‘3M Transparency 
Film’ when you print on transparencies.
Brother paper
Paper TypeItem
A4 Plain BP60PA
A4 Glossy Photo BP61GLA
A4 Inkjet (Matte) BP60MA
10 x 15 cm Glossy Photo BP61GLP
 
						

							
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Handling and using media2
„Store paper in its original packaging, and 
keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away 
from moisture, direct sunlight and heat.
„The coated side of photo paper is shiny. 
Avoid touching the shiny (coated) side. 
Load photo paper with the shiny side 
facing down.
„
Avoid touching either side of transparencies 
because they absorb water and perspiration 
easily, and this may cause decreased 
output quality. Transparencies designed for 
laser printers/copiers may stain your next 
document. Use only transparencies 
recommended for inkjet printing.
Improper Setup 
DO NOT use the following kinds of paper: • Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or  irregularly shaped paper
 
1 2 mm or longer
• Extremely shiny or highly textured paper
• Paper already printed on by a printer
• Paper that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked
• Paper made with a short grain
 
Paper capacity of the output paper 
tray
2
Up to 50 sheets of 20 lb Letter or 80 g/m2 A4 
paper.
„ Transparencies or photo paper must be 
picked up from the output paper tray one 
page at a time to avoid smudging.
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Choosing the right media2
Paper type and size for each operation2
Paper TypePaper SizeUsage
CopyPhoto 
CapturePrinter
Cut Sheet Letter  216  × 279 mm (8 1/2  × 11 in.) Yes Yes Yes
A4 210  × 297 mm (8.3  × 11.7 in.) Yes Yes Yes
Legal 216  × 356 mm (8 1/2  × 14 in.) Yes – Yes
Executive 184  × 267 mm (7 1/4  × 10 1/2 in.) – – Yes
JIS B5 182  × 257 mm (7.2  × 10.1 in.) – – Yes
A5 148  × 210 mm (5.8  × 8.3 in.) Yes – Yes
A6 105  × 148 mm (4.1  × 5.8 in.) – – Yes
Cards Photo 10  × 15 cm (4  × 6 in.) Yes Yes Yes
Photo L 89  × 127 mm (3 1/2  × 5 in.) – – Yes
Photo 2L 13  × 18 cm (5  × 7 in.) – Yes Yes
Index Card 127  × 203 mm (5  × 8 in.) – – Yes
Post Card 1 100  × 148 mm (3.9  × 5.8 in.) – – Yes
Post Card 2 
(Double) 148 
× 200 mm (5.8  × 7.9 in.) – – Yes
Envelopes C5  Envelope162 
× 229 mm (6.4  × 9 in.) – – Yes
DL 
Envelope 110 
× 220 mm (4.3  × 8.7 in.) – – Yes
COM-10 105  × 241 mm (4 1/8  × 9 1/2 in.) – – Yes
Monarch 98  × 191 mm (3 7/8  × 7 1/2 in.) – – Yes
JE4 
Envelope 105 
× 235 mm (4.1  × 9.3 in.) – – Yes
Transparencies Letter 216  ×
 279 mm (8 1/2 × 11 in.) Yes – Yes
A4 210  × 297 mm (8.3  × 11.7 in.) Yes – Yes