Before you can use the DCP, you must set up the hardware and install the driver.
To help you get started in setting up the machine and installing the driver & software,
please read the “Setup Guide” and follow the simple instructions.
Step 1
Step 2
Setup is Complete!
For the latest driver and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother
Solutions Center directly from the driver or go to
or
Keep this “Quick Setup Guide”, User’s Guide and supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for
quick and easy reference at all times.
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Table of Contents
1. Removing the Protective Parts.........................................................................2
2. Attaching the Output Paper Support................................................................2
3. Attaching the Paper Tray...................................................................................2
4. Loading Paper ....................................................................................................3
5. Install Power Cord..............................................................................................3
6. Installing the Ink Cartridges..............................................................................4
8. Setting the LCD Contrast ..................................................................................7
9. Setting a Date and Time ....................................................................................7
■ For Windows XP Users Only ...........................................................................16
For Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2 Users ............................................................................... 18
Warning
Hint
User’s Guide
Indicates warnings that
must be observed to
prevent possible
Indicates cautions that
must be observed to use useful tips to remember
the DCP properly or
prevent damage to the
DCP.
Indicates notes and
Indicates reference to the
User’s Guide.
when using the DCP.
personal injury.
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Setting Up the DCP
Step 1
Removing the Protective
Parts
1
1 Remove the protective tape.
3 Close the output paper support and the
scanner cover.
Do NOT connect the USB cable.
Connecting the USB cable is done
when installing the driver.
Scanner
Output Paper
Support
Cover
4 Pull out the extension.
Attaching the Output
Paper Support
2
1 Pull the scanner cover release lever to open
the scanner cover and lift it to the opening
position.
Output Paper
Support Extension
Attaching the Paper Tray
3
Scanner Cover
Release Lever
Scanner Cover
1 Insert the paper tray from above into the
back of the DCP.
2 Attach the output paper support to the paper
Paper Tray
output slot.
Output Paper
Support
2
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Loading Paper
Install Power Cord
4
5
You can load up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m2
paper.
1 Connect the power cord.
For more details, see “Paper capacity of
the Paper Tray” in Chapter 2 of the User’s
Guide.
1 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper
jams and misfeeds.
Power Cord
Do not connect the USB cable yet.
2 Unfold the paper support and then press
and slide the paper guide to fit the paper
width.
Warning
■ The DCP must be fitted with an earthed plug.
Paper Support
Paper Width Guide
3
Gently insert the paper.
Make sure the print side is towards you and
the paper is below the maximum paper
mark.
Maximum
Paper Mark
Paper
Print Side
3
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Setting Up the DCP
Step 1
Installing the Ink
Cartridges
6
1 Make sure that the power is turned on.
5 Insert the ink cartridges into the slot for each
colour until it clicks.
The LCD shows:
Do not peel a film off the cartridge.
CHECK CARTRIDGE
Open cover, then...
2 Pull the scanner cover release lever to open
the scanner cover and lift it to the opening
position.
Scanner Cover
Release Lever
Ink Cartridge
6 Close the ink cartridge cover, the output
paper support and the scanner cover. When
the DCP is setup for the first time, the
machine will prepare the Brother unique ink
tube system for use for the first time. This
process will occur only once, the first time
ink cartridges are installed. The preparation
process will last up to four minutes.
Scanner Cover
3 Lift the output paper support and ink
cartridge cover.
Scanner
Cover
Output Paper
Support
Output Paper
Support
Ink Cartridge
Cover
Ink Cartridge Cover
The LCD shows:
4 Remove the yellow plastic protective
cartridges.
PREPARING SYSTEM
APPROX 4 MINUTES
PREPARING SYSTEM
PLEASE WAIT
• DO NOT remove ink cartridges if
you do not need to replace them.
If you do so, it may reduce the ink
quantity and the DCP will not
know the quantity of ink left in
the cartridge.
Protective Cartridge
Do not throw away the yellow plastic
protective cartridges. You will need them in
the future to transport the machine.
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Colour Block Quality and
Alignment Check
7
1 After the cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD
• DO NOT shake the ink cartridges.
If ink stains your body or
shows;
clothing, wash with soap or
detergent immediately.
SET PAPER AND
PRESS COLOUR CPY
• Brother multifunction machines
are designed to work with ink of
a particular specification and
work to a level of optimum
performance when used with
genuine Brother ink cartridges.
Brother cannot guarantee this
optimum performance if ink or
ink cartridges of other
2 Make sure the paper is loaded in the paper
tray.
Press the Colour Copy key.
3 The DCP starts printing the PRINT
QUALITY CHECK SHEET (only during
initial ink cartridge installation).
specifications are used. Brother
does not therefore recommend
the use of cartridges other than
genuine Brother cartridges with
this machine or the refilling of
empty cartridges with ink from
other sources. If damage is
caused to the print head or other
parts of this machine as a result
of the use of ink or ink cartridges
other than genuine Brother
products due to the
Check in Step A
Check in Step B
incompatibility or lack of
suitability of those products with
this machine, any repairs
To be continued
required as a result will not be
covered by the warranty.
• DO NOT insert and remove the
cartridges repeatedly. If you do
so, the ink may seep out of the
cartridge.
If you mix the colours by installing an ink
cartridge in the wrong position, you must
clean the print head by running several
cleaning cycles after correcting the cartridge
installation. (See “Cleaning the print head” in
Chapter 15 of the User’s Guide.)
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Setting Up the DCP
Step 1
Step A: Colour Block Quality
Check
Step B: Alignment Check
1 The LCD shows:
1 The LCD shows:
IS STEP "B" OK?
1.YES 2.NO
IS STEP "A" OK?
1.YES 2.NO
Check the 600 DPI and 1200 DPI test print
to see if No.5 most closely matches the OK
Check the quality of the four colour blocks
formed by the short lines printed on the
sheet.
sample (No.0). Press the
key if No.5
matches it.
(BLACK/CYAN/YELLOW/MAGENTA)
2 If all lines are clear and visible, press the
key on the dial pad to go to STEP B:
Alignment Check on page 7.
---OR---
No.5
If you can see missing short lines, press the
key on the dial pad and go to 3.
OK
Poor
600 DPI
1200 DPI
3 The LCD asks you if the print quality is OK
for each colour. Press the
on the dial pad.
key or
key
If another test print number is a better match
for either 600 DPI or 1200 DPI, press the
key to select NO and go to 2.
BLACK OK?
1.YES 2.NO
2 For 600 DPI, select the number from 1 to 8
that most closely matches the No.0 sample
and enter it using the dial pad.
When you have finished selecting the
key (YES) or the key (NO) for each
colour, the LCD shows:
600DPI ADJUST
SELECT BEST #
START CLEANING?
1.YES 2.NO
3 For 1200 DPI, enter the number from 1 to 8
that most closely matches the No.0 sample.
Press the
starts cleaning the colours.
key (YES), and then DCP
After cleaning is finished, press the
1200DPI ADJUST
SELECT BEST #
Colour Copy key. The DCP starts printing
the PRINT QUALITY CHECK SHEET again
and goes back to the first step of STEP A.
The Quality check is now complete.
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Setting the LCD Contrast
Setting a Date and Time
8
9
You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper and
more vivid display. If you are having difficulty seeing
the LCD from your position, we recommend the
following contrast settings for improved viewing.
1 Press the Menu/Set key.
2 Press the
3 Press the
key.
key.
1 Press Menu/Set,
,
.
4 Enter the last two digits of the year.
Press Menu/Set.
GENERAL SETUP
4.LCD CONTRAST
DATE/TIME
YEAR:2003
2 Press
---OR---
Press
to increase the contrast.
to decrease the contrast.
(e.g. Enter 0, 3 for 2003.)
5 Enter two digits for the month.
Press Menu/Set.
3 Press Menu/Set.
4 Press Stop/Exit.
DATE/TIME
MONTH:09
(e.g. Enter 0, 9 for September.)
6 Enter two digits for the day.
Press Menu/Set.
DATE/TIME
DAY:06
SELECT
-
& SET
+
(e.g. Enter 0, 6.)
7 Enter the time in 24-Hour format.
Press Menu/Set.
DATE/TIME
TIME:15:25
(e.g. Enter 1, 5, 2, 5 for 3:25 P.M.)
8 Press the Stop/Exit key.
If you want to repeat from 1, press the
Stop/Exit key.
SELECT
-
& SET
+
to install the driver
SELECT
-
& SET
+
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Installing the Driver & Software
Step 2
Supplied CD-ROM (MFL-Pro Suite)
You can find a variety of information on the CD-ROM.
Install Software
You can install printer, scanner drivers and the
various utility items, including PaperPort®,
TextBridge® and PhotoPrinter® 4.
Documentation
View the User’s Guide and other documentation in
PDF format. (Viewer included)
Brother Solutions Center
You can access the Brother Solutions Center which is
a Web site offering information about your Brother
product including FAQs, User Guides, Driver updates
and Tips for using your machine.
Help
Helpful hints.
MFL-Pro Suite Driver Installer
You can install printer and scanner drivers for
OS 8.6 - 9.2.
Documents
View the User’s Guide and other documentations in
PDF format.
PhotoPrinter® 4
Arcsoft PhotoPrinter® 4 software is for editing and
printing your images including templates that aid you
in printing multiple images on one page and the ability
to crop, rotate and add special effects to your picture.
Mac OS X (For Native Mac OS X 10.1/10.2.1
only)
You can install the printer and scanner driver for Mac
OS X.
Brother Solutions Center
You can access the Brother Solutions Center which is
a Web site offering information about your Brother
product including FAQs, User Guides, Driver updates
and Tips for using your machine.
ReadMe!
You can get important information and
troubleshooting tips.
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Installing the Driver & Software
Step 2
Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system.
®
Professional/XP Users......................................... Go to page 10
®
®
For Mac OS X 10.1 / 10.2.1 or greater Users.... Go to page 20
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Installing the Driver & Software
Step 2
®
For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Users
Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up
If you have previously installed the MFL-Pro
Suite, you will first have to uninstall it. From the
Start menu, select Programs, Brother,
Brother MFL-Pro Suite, Uninstall, and then
follow the instructions on the screen.
Make sure any media cards are not inserted
into the media drive of the DCP.
1 Unplug the DCP from the AC outlet and
disconnect it from your computer, if you
already connected an USB cable.
®
If you are using Windows 2000
Professional:
™
To access the PhotoCapture Centre features
from your PC you may have to install a
®
Windows 2000 update first.
®
Install the Windows 2000 update from the
MFL-Pro Suite installer.
You can install it by following the steps below:
1. Follow the installation steps from 1 to 6.
2. Click OK to start installation of the update.
3. Click OK to restart your PC.
2 Turn on your computer.
®
(For Windows 2000 Professional/XP, you
must be logged on as the administrator.)
4. After the PC restarts, the installation will
automatically continue.
3 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive.
If the installation does not continue
automatically, please open the MFL-Pro
Suite installer menu again by double-clicking
the setup.exe program from the root
directory of the Brother CD-ROM, and
continue from Step 4 to install the MFL-Pro
Suite.
4 Click your language.
5 The CD-ROM main menu will appear.
Click Install Software.
If this window does not appear, use
Windows® Explore to run the setup.exe
program from the root directory of the
Brother CD-ROM.
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Step 2
®
6 Click MFL-Pro Suite in Main Application.
8 When the PaperPort 8.0 SE Setup window
is displayed, click Next.
MFL-Pro Suite includes Printer Driver,
Scanner Driver, ScanSoft® PaperPort®,
ScanSoft®Text Bridge® and True Type
fonts. PaperPort® is a document
9 After reading and accepting the License
Agreement click Next, then enter your user
information.
management application for viewing
scanned documents. ScanSoft®
TextBridge®, which is integrated into
PaperPort®, is an OCR application that
converts an image into text and inserts it into
your default word processor.
7 Click Install.
0 Select Typical and click Next.
If you see the following screen, click OK to
install the Windows® updates. After the
updates are installed your PC will restart and
automatically continue the installation.
®
A Click Install and PaperPort will start
installing on your computer.
If the installation does not continue
automatically, please open the installer
menu again by double-clicking the
setup.exe program on the Brother
CD-ROM, and continue from Step 4.
To be continued
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Installing the Driver & Software
Step 2
®
For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Users
B When the Registration screen is displayed,
make your selection and follow the on
screen instructions.
E When Software License Agreement window
appears, click Yes.
F Select Standard, and then click Next.
The application files will be copied to your
computer.
C Click Finish to complete installation.
D When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite
Installation window appears, click Next.
®
Windows 98/98SE/Me Users
®
Windows 2000 Professional Users
Windows XP Users
If you have previously installed the MFL-Pro
Suite, you will first have to uninstall it. From the
Start menu, select Programs, Brother,
Brother MFL-Pro Suite, Uninstall, and then
follow the instructions on the screen.
®
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Step 2
®
For Windows 98/98SE/Me Users Only
G When this screen appears, connect the
USB interface to your PC, and then connect
it to the DCP. Turn on the DCP by plugging
in the power code.
I Accept the default Printer name by selecting
Yes, and then click Next.
J Select Yes (recommended), and then click
Finish. A test page will be printed so you
can check the print quality.
.
K If the test page is printed correctly, click
Yes. If you click No, follow the prompts on
the screen to correct the problem.
It will take a few seconds for the installation
screen to appear.
The installation of the Brother driver will
automatically start. Follow the instructions
on the screen.
L The README.WRI file will be displayed.
Please read this file for troubleshooting
information and then close the file to
continue installation.
H Select BRUSB: USB Printer Port, and then
click Next.
To be continued
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Installing the Driver & Software
Step 2
®
For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Users
M Click Finish to restart your computer.
N After the computer restarts, click Yes to
have the Control Center loaded each time
®
Windows is started. The Control Center
will appear as an icon in the task tray.
If you click No the Scan to key on the DCP
will be disabled.
Even if you select NO, later you will be able to
launch the Brother Control Center to use the
Scan to key. See AutoLoad the Brother
Control Center, Chapter 10 in the
Documentation (User’s Guide) located on the
CD-ROM.
The Brother Printer and Scanner
drivers have been installed and the
installation is now complete.
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For Windows 2000 Professional Users Only
G When this screen appears, connect the
USB interface to your PC, and then connect
it to the DCP. Turn on the DCP by plugging
in the power code.
I The README.WRI file will be displayed.
Please read this file for troubleshooting
information and then close the file to
continue installation.
.
J Click Finish to restart your computer.
K After the computer restarts, click Yes to
have the Control Center loaded each time
Windows is started. The Control Center will
appear as an icon in the task tray.
It will take a few seconds for the installation
screen to appear.
If you click No the Scan to keys on the
DCP will be disabled.
The installation of the Brother driver will
automatically start. Follow the instructions
on the screen.
.
H If the Digital Signature Not Found dialog
boxes appear, click Yes to install the driver.
Even if you select NO, later you will be able to
launch the Brother Control Center to use the
Scan to key. See AutoLoad the Brother
Control Center, Chapter 10 in the Documentation
(User’s Guide) located on the CD-ROM.
The Brother Printer and Scanner
drivers have been installed and the
installation is now complete.
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Step 2
®
For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Users
®
For Windows XP Users Only
G When this screen appears, connect the
USB interface to your PC, and then connect
it to the DCP. Turn on the DCP by plugging
in the power code.
H The README.WRI file will be displayed.
Please read this file for troubleshooting
information and then close the file to
continue installation.
.
I Click Finish to restart your computer.
The Brother Printer and Scanner
drivers have been installed and the
installation is now complete.
It will take a few seconds for the installation
screen to appear.
The installation of the Brother driver will
automatically start. Follow the instructions
on the screen.
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®
Installing Optional PhotoPrinter 4 Software
1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive.
2 The CD-ROM main menu will appear.
Click Install Software.
If this window does not appear, use
Windows® Explore to run the setup.exe
program from the root directory of the
Brother CD-ROM.
®
3 Click PhotoPrinter 4 in the Optional
Applications menu and follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the installation.
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Installing the Driver & Software
Step 2
®
For Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2 Users
Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up
1 Unplug the DCP from the AC outlet and
6 Connect the USB interface cable to your
®
®
disconnect it from your Macintosh if you
Macintosh , and then connect it to the DCP.
already connected an interface cable.
Do not connect the DCP to a USB
port on a keyboard or a non powered
USB hub.
®
2 Turn on your Macintosh .
7 Turn on the DCP by plugging in the power
3 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your
cord.
CD-ROM drive.
4 Double-click the MFL-Pro Suite Driver
Installer icon to install the printer and
scanner drivers.
®
8 From the Apple menu, open the Chooser.
5 After the installation is completed, restart
®
your Macintosh .
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9 Click the MFL-Pro Color icon you installed.
On the right side of the Chooser, select the
printer to which you want to print.
Close the Chooser.
Installing Optional
®
PhotoPrinter 4 Software
1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive.
2 Double-click the ArcSoft folder.
The Brother Printer and Scanner
drivers have been installed and the
installation is now complete.
3 Double-click the appropriate language
folder.
4 Double-click the PhotoPrinter Installer
icon and follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
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Installing the Driver & Software
Step 2
®
For users of Mac OS X 10.1 / 10.2.1 or greater
Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up
1 Unplug the DCP from the AC outlet and
6 Connect the USB interface cable to your
®
®
disconnect it from your Macintosh if you
Macintosh , and then connect it to the DCP.
already connected an interface cable.
Do not connect the DCP to a USB
port on a keyboard or a non powered
USB hub.
®
2 Turn on your Macintosh .
7 Turn on the DCP by plugging in the power
3 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your
cord.
CD-ROM drive.
4 Double-click the Mac OS X folder to install
the printer and scanner driver.
8 Open the Macintosh HD icon.
5 Double-click the MFLPro_Color.pkg icon.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
9 Open the Applications folder.
Open the Utilities folder.
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Step 2
0 Open the Print Center icon.
A Click Add Printer....
B Select USB.
Installing Optional
®
PhotoPrinter 4 Software
1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive.
2 Double-click the ArcSoft folder.
3 Double-click the appropriate language
folder.
C Select DCP-4020C, and then click Add.
4 Double-click the PhotoPrinter Installer
icon and follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
D Select Quit Print Center from the Print
Center menu.
The Brother Printer and Scanner driver
have been installed and the installation
is now complete.
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Trademarks
The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
PhotoCapture Centre is registered trademarks of Brother International Corporation.
© Copyright 2003 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the U.S. and other countries.
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
PaperPort and TextBridge are registered trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc.
PhotoPrinter is a registered trademark of ArcSoft.
Smart Media is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
Compact Flash is a trademark of SunDisk Corporation.
Memory Stick is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its
proprietary programs.
All other brand and product names mentioned in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
Compilation and Publication
Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest
product descriptions and specifications.
The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and
shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented,
including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.
This product is designed for use in a Professional Environment.
©2003 Brother Industries, Ltd.
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