Brother DCP J515W User Manual

Chapter 9
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iDo one of the following:  To change the file name, go to 
step j.
 Press  Mono Start or Colour Start  to 
start scanning without changing 
additional settings.
jThe file name is set automatically; 
however, you can enter a name of your 
choice using the dial pad. 
Press  a or  b to choose  File Name .
Press  OK.
Enter the new name. (See  Entering Text 
on page 91.)
You can only change the first 
6 characters.
Press  OK.
Note
Press  Clear to delete the current name.
 
kPress  Mono Start or...

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Printing a document10
The machine can receive data from your 
computer and print it. To print from a 
computer, install the printer driver.
(See Printing  for Windows
® or Printing and 
Faxing  for Macintosh in the  Software User’s 
Guide  for the details about the print settings.)
aInstall the Brother printer driver on the 
Installation CD-ROM. (See the  Quick 
Setup Guide .)
bFrom your application, choose the Print 
command.
cChoose the name of your machine in the 
Print dialog box and click...

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Scanning a document11
There are several ways to scan documents. 
You can use the SCAN key on the machine or 
the scanner drivers on your computer.
aTo use the machine as a scanner, install 
a scanner driver.
If the machine is on a Network, 
configure it with a TCP/IP address. 
(MFC-J265W and MFC-J415W only)
 Install the scanner drivers on the 
Installation CD-ROM. (See the  Quick 
Setup Guide  and Scanning  in the 
Software User’s Guide .)
 (MFC-J265W and MFC-J415W only) 
Configure the machine...

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A
Replacing the ink 
cartridges
A
Your machine is equipped with an ink dot 
counter. The ink dot counter automatically 
monitors the level of ink in each of the 
4 cartridges. When the machine detects an 
ink cartridge is running out of ink, the machine 
will tell you with a message on the LCD.
The LCD will tell 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 machine tells you to replace 
an...

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dTurn the green knob on the protective 
yellow cap clockwise until it clicks to 
release the vacuum seal, then remove 
the cap (1).
 
 
eEach colour has its own correct position. 
Insert the ink cartridge in the direction of 
the arrow on the label.
 
fGently push the ink cartridge until it 
clicks, and then close the ink cartridge 
cover.
 
gThe machine will automatically reset the 
ink dot counter.
Note
• If you replaced an ink cartridge, for example Black, the LCD may ask you to 
verify that it was...

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A
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT take out ink cartridges if you do not need to replace them. If you do so, it 
may reduce the ink quantity and the 
machine will not know the quantity of ink 
left in the cartridge.
• DO NOT touch the cartridge insertion  slots. If you do so, the ink may stain your 
skin.
• If ink gets on your skin or clothing  immediately wash it off with soap or 
detergent.
• If you mix the colours by installing an ink  cartridge in the wrong position, clean the 
print head...

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Note
In addition to cleaning the glass strip with 
a non-flammable glass cleaner, run your 
finger tip over the glass strip to see if you 
can feel anything on it. If you feel dirt or 
debris, clean the glass strip again 
concentrating on that area. You may need 
to repeat the cleaning process three or 
four times. To test, make a copy after each 
cleaning attempt.
 
Cleaning the paper pick-up 
rollersA
aPull the paper tray completely out of the 
machine.
bUnplug the machine from the electrical...

Routine maintenance55
A
Cleaning the print headA
To maintain good 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 and ink cartridges if you 
get a horizontal line in the text or graphics, or 
blank text on your printed pages. You can 
clean Black only, three colours at a time 
(Cyan/Yellow/Magenta), or all four colours at 
once.
Cleaning the print head consumes ink....

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iThe LCD asks you if you want to start 
cleaning.
Press 1 ( Yes).
The machine starts cleaning the print 
head.
jAfter cleaning is finished, press 
Colour Start .
The machine starts printing the Print 
Quality Check Sheet again. Return to 
step f. 
kPress  Stop/Exit.
If you repeat this procedure at least five 
times and the print quality is still poor, 
replace the ink cartridge for the clogged 
colour. 
After replacing the ink cartridge, check 
the print quality. If the problem still 
exists, repeat...

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B
Error and Maintenance messagesB
As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur and consumable items may need to be 
replaced. If this happens, your machine identifies the error and shows an error message. The 
most common error and maintenance messages are shown below.
You can correct most errors and routine maintenance by yourself. If you need more help, the 
Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.
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