USER’S GUIDE
DCP-115C
DCP-120C
DCP-315CN
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Compilation and Publication Notice
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.
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Safety precautions
To use the machine safely
Please refer to these instructions for later reference and before
attempting any maintenance.
WARNING
There are high voltage
Do not handle the plug with wet
hands. Doing this might cause
an electrical shock.
electrodes inside the machine.
Before you clean the machine,
make sure you have
unplugged the power cord from
the electrical socket.
To prevent injuries, be careful
not to put your hands on the
edge of the machine under the
scanner cover.
To prevent injuries, be careful
not to touch the area shaded in
the illustration.
When you move the machine,
place a hand at each side of
the unit so you are supporting
the base when you lift it. (See
the illustration on the right.)
Do not carry the machine by
holding the scanner cover.
Most of the illustrations in this User’s Guide show the DCP-115C.
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WARNING
This product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily
accessible. In case of emergencies, you must disconnect the power
cord from the electrical socket in order to shut off power completely.
Caution
To maintain the best print quality, we recommend that you use the
On/Off key to turn off your machine. Do not unplug the power cord
from the electrical socket, unless moving the machine or performing
maintenance. If you need to disconnect your machine from the
power, you will need to set the date and time again. (See Quick
Setup Guide.)
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Choosing a location
Place your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration
and shocks, such as a desk. Put the machine near a standard,
grounded electrical socket. Select a location where the temperature
remains between 10° and 35°C.
Caution
■ Avoid placing your machine in a high-traffic area.
■ Avoid placing your machine on the carpet.
■ Do not place near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or
refrigerators.
■ Do not expose the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat,
moisture, or dust.
■ Do not connect your machine to electrical sockets controlled by
wall switches or automatic timers.
■ Disruption of power can wipe out information in the machine’s
memory.
■ Do not connect your machine to electrical sockets on the same
circuit as large appliances or other equipment that might disrupt
the power supply.
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How to access the complete User’s
Guide
This User’s Guide does not contain all the information about the
machine such as how to use the advanced features of the Printer,
Scanner and Network. When you are ready to learn detailed
information about these operations, read the complete User’s Guide
located in the ‘Documentation’ section of the CD-ROM.
Network is available only for DCP-315CN.
To view Documentation (For Windows®)
From the Start menu, select Brother, MFL Pro Suite DCP-XXXX
(where XXXX is your model name) from the Programs Group, and
then select User’s Guide.
—OR—
1
Turn on your PC. Insert the Brother CD-ROM labelled
Windows® into your CD-ROM drive.
2
3
If the model name screen appears, click your model name.
If the language screen appears, click your language.
The CD-ROM main menu will appear.
If this window does not appear, use Windows® Explorer to run
the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother
CD-ROM.
4
Click Documentation.
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Click the documentation you want to read.
■ Quick Setup Guide: Setup and Software Installation
Instructions
■ User’s Guide (3 manuals): User’s Guide for stand-alone
operations, Software User’s Guide and Network User’s
Guide (DCP-315CN only)
■ PaperPort® User’s Guide: Document Management
Software
How to find Scanning instructions
There are several ways you can scan documents. You can find the
instructions as follows:
Software User’s Guide:
■ Scanning on page 2-1
(For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional and
Windows® XP)
■ ControlCenter2 on page 3-1
(For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional and
Windows® XP)
■ Network Scanning (DCP-315CN only) on page 4-1
PaperPort® User’s Guide
■ Instructions for scanning directly from ScanSoft® PaperPort®
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To view Documentation (For Macintosh®)
1
Turn on your Macintosh®. Insert the Brother CD-ROM labelled
Macintosh® into your CD-ROM drive. The following window will
appear.
(Mac OS® X)
2
3
Double-click the Documentation icon.
The select Language screen appears, double-click your
language.
4
Click the documentation you want to read.
■ Quick Setup Guide: Setup and Software Installation
Instructions
■ User’s Guide (3 manuals): User’s Guide for stand-alone
operations, Software User’s Guide and Network User’s
Guide (DCP-315 CN only)
How to find Scanning instructions
There are several ways you can scan documents. You can find the
instructions as follows:
Software User’s Guide:
■ Scanning on page 9-1
(For Mac OS® 9.1-9.2/Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater)
■ ControlCenter2 (For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater) on page 10-1
■ Network Scanning (DCP-315CN only) (For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or
greater) on page 11-1
Presto!® PageManager® User’s Guide
■ Instructions for scanning directly from Presto!® PageManager®
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
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Using this Guide
Thank you for buying a Brother Digital Copier/Printer (DCP). Your
machine is simple to use, with LCD screen instructions to guide you
through programming it. You can make the most of your machine by
reading through this Guide.
Finding information
All the chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of
Contents. You will be able to find information about a specific feature
or operation by checking the Index at the back of this Guide.
Symbols used in this Guide
Throughout this Guide you will see special symbols alerting you to
important warnings, notes and actions. To make things clearer and
to help you press the correct keys, we used special fonts and added
some of the messages that will appear in the LCD.
Bold
Bold typeface identifies specific keys on the machine
control panel.
Italics
Italicized typeface emphasizes an important point or
refers you to a related topic.
Courier New Courier New type face identifies the messages on the
LCD of the machine.
Warnings inform you what to do to avoid possible personal
injury.
Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to
prevent possible damage to the machine or other objects.
Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may
arise or give tips about how the operation works with other
features.
Improper Setup alerts you to devices and operations that are
not compatible with the machine.
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Control panel overview
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2
3
4
5
Menu keys:
Menu
Copy keys
(Temporary settings):
Copy Options
2
1
Lets you access the Menu to
program.
You can quickly and easily select
temporary settings for copying.
+
or -
Enlarge/Reduce
Press to scroll through the menus
and options.
Lets you enlarge or reduce copies
depending on the ratio you select.
Also you can use these keys to
enter the number.
Copy Quality
Use this key to temporarily change
the quality for copying.
Set
Lets you store your settings in the
machine.
Number of Copies
Use this key to make multiple
copies.
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4
7
Stop/Exit
Ink Management
Lets you clean the print head, check
the print quality, and check the
available ink volume.
Stops an operation or exits from the
menu.
Mono Start
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9
Scan
Lets you start making copies in
black and white.
Lets you access Scan mode.
PhotoCapture
Also, lets you start a scanning
operation (in colour or black,
depending on the scanning setting
in the ControlCenter2 software).
Lets you access the PhotoCapture
Center™.
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
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5
6
Colour Start
Displays messages on the screen to
help you set up and use your
machine.
Lets you start making copies in full
colour.
Also, lets you start a scanning
operation (in colour or black,
depending on the scanning setting
in the ControlCenter2 software).
The LCD examples in this guide are
for models with a one-line display.
There may be slight differences
between the examples provided
and models with a two-line display.
On/Off
A
You can turn the machine on or off.
If you turn the machine off, it will still
periodically clean the print head to
maintain print quality.
Warning LCD
Turns red when LCD displays an
error or an important status
message.
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Warning LED indications
The Warning LED (Light Emitting Diode) lights when there is a
problem with your machine. You should check the LCD displays for
more details about the problem.
LED
Machine status
Description
Ready
The machine is ready for use.
Off
Cover open
Ink empty
Replace the Ink cartridge with a new one. (See
Paper error
Put paper in the tray or clear the paper jam.
Red
Others
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Load documents
You can make copies and scan from the ADF (automatic document
feeder) or from the scanner glass.
Using the ADF (automatic document feeder)
(DCP-120C only)
The ADF can hold up to 10 pages and feeds each sheet individually.
Use standard (80 g/m2) paper and always fan the pages before
putting them in the ADF.
DO NOT use paper that is curled, wrinkled, folded, ripped,
stapled, paper clipped, pasted or taped.
DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or fabric. (To copy or
■ Make sure documents written with ink are completely dry.
■ Documents must be from 147 to 216 mm wide and 147 to 356 mm
long.
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Fan the pages well. Make sure you put the documents face
down, top edge first in the ADF until you feel them touch the
feed roller.
2
3
Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your documents.
Unfold the ADF Document Output Support Flap.
ADF Document
Output Support Flap
DO NOT pull on the document while it is feeding.
To use the ADF, the scanner glass must be empty.
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Using the scanner glass
You can use the scanner glass to copy or scan pages of a book or one
page at a time. Document can be up to 216 mm wide and 297 mm long.
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(DCP-120C only) To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be
empty.
1
Lift the document cover.
Place documents face
down on the
Scanner Glass
2
3
Using the document guidelines on the left, center the document
face down on the scanner glass.
Close the document cover.
If the document is a book or is thick, do not slam the cover or
press on it.
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About paper
The print quality can be affected by the type of paper you use in the
machine.
To get the best print quality for the settings you’ve chosen, always
set the Paper Type to match the type of paper you load.
You can use plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy paper,
transparencies and envelopes.
We recommend testing various paper types before purchasing large
quantities.
For best results, use the recommended paper.
■ When you print on inkjet paper (coated paper),
transparencies and glossy paper, be sure to select the
proper media in the “Basic” tab of the printer driver or in the
Paper Type setting of the menu.
■ When you print on Brother glossy paper, load the instruction
sheet included with the glossy paper in the paper tray first,
and then place the glossy paper on the instruction sheet.
■ When you use transparencies or glossy paper, remove each
sheet immediately 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 Paper
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 Type
A4 Plain
Item
BP60PA
BP60GLA
BP60MA
BP60GLP
A4 Glossy
A4 Inkjet (Photo Matte)
10 x 15 cm Glossy
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Handling and using special paper
■ 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 glossy paper is shiny. Avoid touching the
shiny (coated) side. Load glossy 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.
Do not use paper:
■ that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped
2 mm or
longer
2 mm or
longer
■ that is extremely shiny or highly textured
■ that was previously printed by a printer
■ that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked
■ that is made with a short grain
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Paper weight, thickness and capacity
Paper Type
Weight
Thickness
No. of sheets
Cut Paper
Plain Paper
Inkjet Paper
Glossy Paper
Photo Card
Index Card
Post Card
64 to 120 g/m2
(17 to 32 lb)
0.08 to 0.15 mm
(0.003" to 0.006")
100*
64 to 200 g/m2
(17 to 53 lb)
0.08 to 0.25 mm
(0.003" to 0.01")
20
20
20
30
30
10
10
Up to 220 g/m2
(Up to 58 lb)
Up to 0.25 mm
(Up to 0.01")
Cards
Up to 240 g/m2
(Up to 64 lb)
Up to 0.28 mm
(Up to 0.01")
Up to 120 g/m2
(Up to 32 lb)
Up to 0.15 mm
(Up to 0.006")
Up to 200 g/m2
(Up to 53 lb)
Up to 0.23 mm
(Up to 0.01")
Envelopes
75 to 95 g/m2
(20 to 25 lb)
Up to 0.52 mm
(Up to 0.02")
Transparencies
—
—
* Up to 50 sheets for Legal size paper (80 g/m2).
* Up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m2.
Paper capacity of the output paper tray
Output Paper
Tray
Up to 25 sheets of 80 g/m2 (A4)
■ Transparencies or glossy paper must be
picked up from the output paper tray one
page at a time to avoid smudging.
■ Legal paper cannot be stacked on the output
paper tray.
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Printable area
The figures below show the unprintable areas on cut sheet paper and
envelopes.
Cut Sheet Paper
Envelopes
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4
3
4
1
1
2
2
■ unprintable area
1Top
2
Bottom
3Left
4Right
Cut Sheet
Envelopes
3 mm
3 mm
3 mm
3 mm
(0 mm)*1
(0 mm)*1
(0 mm)*1
(0 mm)*1
12 mm
24 mm
3 mm
3 mm
*1 When you set the Borderless feature to On.
■ Printable area depends on the Printer driver settings.
■ The figures above are approximate and the printable area
may vary depending on the type of cut sheet paper you are
using.
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How to load paper, envelopes and post cards
To load paper or other media
1
Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine and remove
the output paper tray.
Output Paper Tray
2
Press and slide the paper side guide to fit the paper width.
Paper Side Guide
3
Pull out the paper support and unfold the paper support flap.
Paper Support
Paper Support Flap
Use the paper support flap for Letter, Legal and A4.
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5
Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and mis-feeds.
Gently 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.
Maximum Paper Mark
■ 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.
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Put the output paper tray back on and push the paper tray firmly
back into the machine.
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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.
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
■ Double flap ■ Triangular
flap
flap
How to load envelopes
1
Before loading, press the corners and sides of the envelopes to
make them as flat as possible.
If the envelopes are ‘double-feeding’, put one envelope in the
paper tray at a time.
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Insert 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:
1
2
Open the envelope flap.
Make sure the open flap is either to the side of the envelope or
to the back edge of the envelope when printing.
3
Adjust the size and margin in your application.
To load post cards
1
Raise 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
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Using the machine as a copier
You can use your machine as a copier, making up to 99 copies at a
time.
Making a single copy
1
2
Load your document.
Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
To stop copying, press Stop/Exit.
Making multiple copies
1
2
Load your document.
Press Number of Copies repeatedly until the number of
copies you want appears (up to 99).
—OR—
Press
Press
to increase the number of copies.
to decrease the number of copies.
The number of copies can also be increased/decreased by
holding down or
.
3
Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
(DCP-120C only) To sort the copies, press the Copy Options
Stop copying
To stop copying, press Stop/Exit.
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Using the Copy keys
When you want to quickly change the copy settings temporarily for
the next copy, use the temporary Copy keys. You can use different
combinations.
Temporary Copy keys
These settings are temporary, the machine returns to its default
settings 60 seconds after it finishes copying.
You can save the copy settings you use most often by setting
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Increasing copy speed or quality
You can select the copy quality. The default setting is Normal.
Press Copy Quality Normal Recommended mode for ordinary
printouts. Good copy quality with
adequate copy speed.
Fast
Best
Fast copy speed and lowest ink
consumption. Use FAST to save
time (document to be proof-read,
large documents or many
copies).
Use this mode to copy precise
images such as photographs.
BEST uses the highest resolution
and slowest speed.
1
2
Load your document.
Press Copy Quality repeatedly to select the copy quality
(Fast, Normalor Best).
3
Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
—OR—
Press other temporary copy keys for more settings.
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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/Reduce Custom(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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2
3
Load your document.
Press Enlarge/Reduce.
Press
want.
or
to select the enlargement or reduction ratio you
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.
Enlargement or reduction ratio can also be
increased/decreased by holding down
or
.
4
Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
—OR—
Press other temporary copy keys for more settings.
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.
PressCopy Menu Selections
Options
Options
Factory
Setting
Page
Select & Set
Select & Set
Paper Type
Plain/
Inkjet/
Glossy/
Transparency
Plain
A4
Paper Size
Letter/
Legal/
A4/
A5/
10(W) x 15(H)cm
Brightness
-
+
-
+
Stack/Sort
Stack/Sort
Stack
(DCP-120C only)
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)
After you select your settings by pressing Set, the LCD shows
Set temporarilyand then returns to Menu selections.
Press Mono Start or Colour Start if you’re finished choosing
settings.
—OR—
Press
or
to select more settings.
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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.
1
2
Load your document.
Press Copy Options and
Press Set.
or
to select Paper Type.
3
4
Press
or
to select the type of paper you are using
(Plain, Inkjet, Glossyor Transparency).
Press Set.
Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
—OR—
Press
or
for more settings.
Setting paper size
If copying on paper other than A4 size, you will need to change the
paper size setting.
You can copy on Letter, Legal, A4, A5 or
Photo Card (10(W) cm x 15(H) cm) paper.
1
2
Load your document.
Press Copy Options and
Press Set.
or
to select Paper Size.
3
Press
or
to select the size of paper you are using
(Letter, Legal, A4, A5or 10(W) x 15(H)cm).
Press Set.
4
Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
—OR—
Press
or
for more settings.
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Adjusting brightness
You can adjust the copy brightness to make copies darker or lighter.
1
2
Load your document.
Press Copy Options and
Press Set.
or
to select Brightness.
-
+
3
Press
to make a lighter copy.
to make a darker copy.
—OR—
Press
Press Set.
4
Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
—OR—
Press
or
for more settings.
Sorting copies using the ADF (DCP-120C only)
You can sort multiple copies. Pages will be stacked in the order 321,
321, 321, and so on.
1
2
Load your document.
Press Copy Options and
Press Set.
or
to select Stack/Sort.
3
4
Press
Press Set.
Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
or
to select Sort.
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Making N in 1 copies or a poster (Page Layout)
You can reduce the number of pages for copies by using the N in 1
copy feature. This allows you to copy two or four pages onto one
page, allowing you to save paper. It is also possible to create a
poster. When you use the Poster feature your machine divides your
document into sections, then enlarges the sections so you can
assemble them into a poster. If you want to make a poster, use the
scanner glass.
■ Please make sure Paper Size is set to A4or Letter.
■ You can use the N in 1 copy feature with 100% copy size
only.
■ (P) means Portrait and (L) means Landscape.
■ ADF is not available for DCP-115C and DCP-315CN.
1
2
Load your document.
Press Copy Options and
Press Set.
or
to select Page Layout.
3
4
5
Press
or
to select 2 in 1 (P), 2 in 1 (L),
4 in 1 (P), 4 in 1 (L)or Poster(3 x 3).
Press Set.
Press Mono Start to scan the document.
You can also press Colour Start if you are using Poster layout
or if you are using a DCP-315CN.
If you are making a poster or placed the document in the ADF,
the machine scans the page and starts printing.
If you are using the scanner glass:
Next Page?
6
After the machine scans the page,
the LCD shows:
▲ Yes ▼ No
Press
to scan the next page.
7
Put the next document on the
scanner glass.
Set Next Page
Then Press Set
Press Set.
8
9
Repeat Steps 6 and 7 for each page of the layout.
After all the pages of the document have been scanned,
press
to end.
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If Glossyhas been selected in the Paper Type setting for N in
1 copies, the machine will print the images as if Normal paper
had been selected.
■ If you are producing multiple colour copies, N in 1 copies are
not available for DCP-315CN.
■ N in 1 colour copies are not available for DCP-115C and
DCP-120C.
■ For Poster copies, you cannot make more than one copy.
Place the document face down in the direction shown below.
2 in 1 (P)
2 in 1 (L)
4 in 1 (P)
4 in 1 (L)
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Poster (3x3)
You can make a poster
size copy of a
photograph.
For Poster copies, you cannot make more than one copy.
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Changing the default copy settings
You can save the copy settings you use most often by setting them
as default. These settings will remain until you change them again.
Setting Paper Type
To get the best print quality, set the machine for the type of paper you
are using.
1
2
Press Menu.
Press or
Press Set.
to select 1.Copy.
3
4
Press
or
to select 1.Paper Type.
to select Plain, Inkjet, Glossyor
Press Set.
Press
Transparency.
or
Press Set.
5
Press Stop/Exit.
The machine ejects paper with printed surfaces face up onto the
paper tray in the front of the machine. When you use
transparencies or glossy paper, remove each sheet immediately
to prevent smudging or paper jams.
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Setting Paper Size
You can use five sizes of paper for printing your copies: Letter, Legal,
A4, A5 and Photo Card (10x15cm). When you change the type of
paper you load in the machine, you will need to change the setting
for Paper Size at the same time so your machine can fit the copy on
the page.
1
2
Press Menu.
Press or
Press Set.
to select 1.Copy.
3
4
5
Press
or
to select 2.Paper Size.
Press Set.
Press
or
to select Letter, Legal, A4, A5or 10x15cm.
Press Set.
Press Stop/Exit.
Increasing copy speed or quality
1
2
Press Menu.
Press or
Press Set.
to select 1.Copy.
3
4
5
Press
or
to select 3.Quality.
Press Set.
Press
or
to select Fast, Normalor Best.
Press Set.
Press Stop/Exit.
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Adjusting brightness
1
2
Press Menu.
Press or
Press Set.
to select 1.Copy.
3
4
Press
or
to select 4.Brightness.
Press Set.
Press
to make a lighter copy.
—OR—
Press
to make a darker copy.
Press Set.
Press Stop/Exit.
5
Adjusting contrast
You can change the contrast to help an image look sharper and more
vivid.
1
2
Press Menu.
Press or
Press Set.
to select 1.Copy.
3
4
Press
or
to select 5.Contrast.
Press Set.
Press
to increase the contrast.
to decrease the contrast.
—OR—
Press
Press Set.
5
Press Stop/Exit.
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Adjusting Colour saturation
Colour Saturation can only be changed through the default setting.
1
2
Press Menu.
Press or
Press Set.
to select 1.Copy.
3
4
5
Press
or
to select 6.Color Adjust.
to select Red, Greenor Blue.
Press Set.
Press
or
Press Set.
Press
to increase the colour saturation.
—OR—
Press
to decrease the colour saturation.
Press Set.
6
Return to Step 4 to select the next colour.
—OR—
Press Stop/Exit.
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Legal limitations
Colour reproductions of certain documents are illegal and may result
in either criminal or civil liability. This memorandum is intended to be
a guide rather than a complete listing of every possible prohibition. In
case of doubt, we suggest that you check with relevant authorities as
to any particular questionable documents.
The following are examples of documents which should not be
copied:
■ Money
■ Bonds or other certificates of debt
■ Certificates of Deposit
■ Service or Draft papers of the Armed Forces
■ Passports
■ Postage Stamps (cancelled or uncancelled)
■ Immigration Papers
■ Welfare documents
■ Cheques or Drafts drawn by Governmental Agencies
■ Documents, badges or insignias of identification
■ Licences and Certificates of Title to motor vehicles
Works subject to Copyright cannot be copied. Sections of works
subject to Copyright can be copied for ‘fair use’. Multiple copies
would indicate improper use.
Works of art should be considered as works subject to Copyright.
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Walk-Up PhotoCapture
Center™
3
Introduction
Even if your machine is not connected to your computer, you can
print photos directly from your digital camera media. Your Brother
machine includes media drives (slots) for use with popular digital
camera media: CompactFlash®, SmartMedia®, Memory Stick®,
Memory Stick Pro™, SecureDigital™ (SD Card), MultiMediaCard™
and xD-Picture Card™.
CompactFlash®
(Type only)
SmartMedia®
Memory Stick®
Memory Stick Pro™ MultiMediaCard™
SecureDigital™
xD-Picture Card™
I
The PhotoCapture Center™ feature lets you print digital photos from
your digital camera at high resolution to get photo quality printing.
■ miniSD™ can be used with miniSD™ adapter.
■ Memory Stick Duo™ can be used with Memory Stick Duo™
adapter.
■ Memory Stick Pro Duo™ can be used with Memory Stick Pro
Duo™ adapter.
■ Adapters are not included with the machine. Contact a third
party supplier for adapters.
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PhotoCapture Center™ requirements
Your machine is designed to be compatible with modern digital
camera image files and media cards; however, please read the
points below to avoid errors:
■ The media card must be in a DPOF format.
■ The image file extension must be .JPG (Other image file
extensions .JPEG, .TIF, .GIF and so on will not be recognized).
■ Walk-up PhotoCapture Center™ printing must be performed
separately from PhotoCapture Center™ operations using the PC.
(Simultaneous operation is not available.)
■ IBM Microdrive™ is not compatible with the machine.
■ The machine can read up to 999 files in a media card.
■ Use only Smart media cards with a 3.3v voltage rating.
■ CompactFlash® Type II is not supported.
■ xD-Picture Card™ Type M (Large Capacity) is supported.
When printing the INDEX or IMAGE, the PhotoCapture Center™
will print all the valid images, even if one or more images have
been corrupted. A portion of the corrupted image may be
printed.
Your machine is designed to read media cards that have been
formatted by a digital camera.
When a digital camera formats a media card it creates a special
folder into which it copies image data. If you need to modify the
image data stored on a media card with your PC, we
recommend that you do not modify the folder structure created
by the digital camera. When saving new or modified image files
to the media card we also recommend you use the same folder
your digital camera uses. If the data is not saved to the same
folder the machine may not be able to read the file or print the
image.
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Getting started
Firmly insert the card into the appropriate slot.
SecureDigital™
CompactFlash®
xD-Picture Card™
MultiMediaCard™
Memory Stick®
Memory Stick Pro™
SmartMedia®
PhotoCapture key indications:
■ PhotoCapture light is ON, the media card is
inserted properly.
■ PhotoCapture light is OFF, the media card
is not properly inserted.
■ PhotoCapture light is BLINKING, the media
card is being read or written to.
Do NOT unplug the power cord or remove the media card from
the media drive (slot) while the machine is reading or writing to
the card (the PhotoCapture key is blinking). You will lose
your data or damage the card.
The machine can only read one media card at a time so do not insert
more than one card.
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The steps below give a brief outline of the Direct Printing
feature. Please see the remaining pages of this chapter for more
detailed instructions.
1
Insert the media card firmly into the media drive (slot).
When you insert your media card
into the proper slot, the LCD shows:
C.Flash Active
Press PhotoCapture key...
The media active message will be shown for 60 seconds and
then disappear. Even in that case, you can enter the
PhotoCapture mode by pressing PhotoCapture.
2
Press
(PhotoCapture).
Print the index that shows thumbnail views of the photos stored
on your media card. Your machine will assign an image number
to each thumbnail.
Press
or
to select Print Indexand then press Set.
Press Colour Start to start printing index sheet.
4
To print the images, press
and then press Set.
or
to select Print Images
Enter image number and press Set.
Press Colour Start to start printing.
You can change the settings for printing images, such as the
Paper Type & Paper Size, Print Size and Number of Copies.
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Printing the Index (Thumbnails)
The PhotoCapture Center™ assigns numbers for images (such as
No.1, No.2, No.3, and so on).
It does not recognize any other numbers or file names that your
digital camera or PC have used to identify the pictures. You can print
a thumbnail page (Index page with 6 or 5 images per line). This will
show all the pictures on the media card.
1
Make sure you have inserted the media card.
Press
Press
2
or
to select
Print Index
Print Index.
Press Set.
3
4
Press
6 Images/Lineor
5 Images/Line.
or
to select
6 Images/Line
Press Set.
Index
Index
5 Images/Line
6 Images/Line
Press Colour Start to start printing.
Print time for 5 Images/Line will be slower than 6 Images/Line,
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Printing images
Before you can print an individual image, you have to know the
image number.
1
2
Print the Index first.
Make sure you have inserted the media card.
Press
or to select
3
Press
Print Images
Print Images.
Press Set.
If your media card contains valid DPOF information, the LCD
4
Press
repeatedly to enter the
No.:1,3,6
image number that you want to print
from the Index page (Thumbnails).
Press Set.
Repeat this step until you have entered all the image numbers
that you want to print.
■ Press
to decrease the image number.
■ You can enter all the numbers at one time by using the
Copy Options key for hyphen.
(For example, Enter 1, Copy Options, 5 to print images
No.1 to No.5).
5
After you have selected all the image numbers, press Set again,
and go to Step 6.
—OR—
If you have finished choosing settings, press Colour Start.
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Paper Type & Paper Size
Press or to select the type of paper you are using
6
(Letter Glossy, 10x15cm Glossy, 13x18cm Glossy,
A4 Glossy, Letter Plain, A4 Plain, Letter Inkjet,
A4 Inkjetor 10x15cm Inkjet).
Press Set.
If you selected A4or Letter, go to Step 7.
If you selected another size, go to Step 8.
—OR—
If you have finished choosing settings, press Colour Start.
Print Size
7
If you selected A4or Letter, press
size (10x8cm, 13x9cm, 15x10cm, 18x13cm, 20x15cmor Max.
Size).
or
to select the print
Press Set, and go to Step 8.
—OR—
If you have finished choosing settings, press Colour Start.
Printed Position for A4
1
2
3
4
5
6
10 x 8cm 13 x 9cm 15 x 10cm 18 x 13cm 20 x 15cm Max. Size
Number of Copies
8
Press
to enter the number of copies you want.
Press Set.
Press
to decrease the number of copies.
9
Press Colour Start to print.
Your temporary settings will be kept until you take out the media
card from the drive (slot), print images or press Stop/Exit.
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DPOF printing
DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format.
Major Digital Camera manufacturers (Canon Inc., Eastman Kodak
Company, Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.
Ltd. and Sony Corporation.) created this standard to make it easier
to print images from a digital camera.
If your digital camera supports DPOF printing, you will be able to
select on the Digital Camera display the images and number of
copies you want to print.
When the memory card (CompactFlash®, SmartMedia®, Memory
Stick®, Memory Stick Pro™, SecureDigital™, MultiMediaCard™ and
xD-Picture Card™) containing DPOF information is put into your
machine, you can print the selected image easily.
1
Insert your media card into the
proper drive (slot).
C.Flash Active
The media active message will be shown for 60 seconds and
then disappear. Even in that case, you can enter the
PhotoCapture mode by pressing PhotoCapture.
2
3
Press
Press
(PhotoCapture).
or to select Print Images.
Press Set.
4
5
If there is a DPOF file on the card,
the LCD shows:
DPOF Print:Yes
Press
Press Set.
Press or
or
to select DPOF Print:Yes.
6
to select Letter Glossy, 10x15cm Glossy,
13x18cm Glossy, A4 Glossy, Letter Plain, A4 Plain,
Letter Inkjet, A4 Inkjetor 10x15cm Inkjet.
Press Set.
If you selected Letter or A4, press
or
to select the print
size (10x8cm, 13x9cm, 15x10cm, 18x13cm, 20x15cmor Max.
Size).
Press Set.
7
Press Colour Start to print.
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Changing the default settings
You can save the PhotoCapture Center™ settings you use most often
by setting them as default. These settings will remain until you
change them again.
Increasing print speed or quality
1
2
Press Menu.
Press or
Press Set.
to select 2.PhotoCapture.
to select 1.Print Quality.
to select Normalor Photo.
3
4
5
Press
or
Press Set.
Press
or
Press Set.
Press Stop/Exit.
Setting paper and size
1
2
Press Menu.
Press or
Press Set.
to select 2.PhotoCapture.
3
4
Press
or
to select 2.Paper & Size.
Press Set.
Press
or
to select Letter Glossy, 10x15cm Glossy,
13x18cm Glossy, A4 Glossy, Letter Plain, A4 Plain,
Letter Inkjet, A4 Inkjetor 10x15cm Inkjet.
Press Set.
5
6
If you selected A4or Letter, press
size (10x8cm, 13x9cm, 15x10cm, 18x13cm, 20x15cmor Max.
Size).
or
to select the print
Press Set.
Press Stop/Exit.
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Adjusting brightness
1
2
Press Menu.
Press or
Press Set.
to select 2.PhotoCapture.
to select 3.Brightness.
3
4
Press
or
Press Set.
Press
to make a lighter print.
—OR—
Press
to make a darker print.
Press Set.
Press Stop/Exit.
5
Adjusting contrast
You can select the contrast setting. More contrast will make an
image look sharper and more vivid.
1
2
Press Menu.
Press or
Press Set.
to select 2.PhotoCapture.
to select 4.Contrast.
3
4
Press
or
Press Set.
Press
to increase the contrast.
—OR—
Press
to decrease the contrast.
Press Set.
Press Stop/Exit.
5
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Colour enhancement
You can turn on the colour enhancement feature to print more vivid
images. Printing time will be slower.
1
2
Press Menu.
Press or
Press Set.
to select 2.PhotoCapture.
to select 5.Color Enhance.
to select On.
3
4
Press
or
Press Set.
Press
or
Press Set.
—OR—
Select Offand press Set, then go to Step 7.
If you select On, you can customize the White Balance,
Sharpness or Colour Density.
5
Press
or
to select 1.White Balance, 2.Sharpness
or 3.Color Density.
Press Set.
6
7
Press
Press Set.
Press Stop/Exit.
or
to adjust the degree of setting.
■ White Balance
This setting adjusts the hue of the white areas of an image.
Lighting, camera settings and other influences will effect the
appearance of white. The white areas of a picture may be slightly
pink, yellow or some other colour. By using this adjustment you
can correct this effect and bring the white areas back to pure white.
■ Sharpness
This setting enhances the detail of an image. It is similar to
adjusting the fine focus on a camera. If the image is not in true
focus and you cannot see the fine details of the picture, then
adjust the sharpness.
■ Colour Density
This setting adjusts the total amount of colour in the image. You
can increase or decrease the amount of colour in an image to
improve a washed out or weak picture.
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Cropping
If your photo is too long or wide to fit the available space on your
selected layout, part of the image will be automatically cropped.
The default setting is On. If you want to print the whole image, turn
this setting to Off.
1
2
Press Menu.
Press or
Press Set.
to select 2.PhotoCapture.
to select 6.Cropping.
to select Off (or On).
3
4
5
Press
or
Press Set.
Press
or
Press Set.
Press Stop/Exit.
/
/
/
/
/
Cropping:On
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
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/
/
/
/
/
/
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/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
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/
Cropping:Off
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Borderless
This feature expands the printable area to fit the edges of the paper.
Printing time will be slightly slower.
1
2
Press Menu.
Press or
Press Set.
to select 2.PhotoCapture.
to select 7.Borderless.
to select Off(or On).
3
4
5
Press
or
Press Set.
Press
or
Press Set.
Press Stop/Exit.
Scan to Card
You can scan black and white and colour documents onto a media
card. Black and white documents will be stored in PDF (*.PDF) or
TIFF file formats (*.TIF). Colour documents may be stored in PDF
(*.PDF) or JPEG (*.JPG) file formats. The default setting is Color
150 dpiand the default file format is PDF. File names default to the
current date. For example, the fifth image scanned on July 1, 2005
would be named 07010505.PDF. You can change the colour and
quality as you want.
Quality
Selectable File Format Default File Format
B/W 200x100 dpi
B/W 200 dpi
Color 150 dpi
Color 300 dpi
Color 600 dpi
TIFF / PDF
TIFF / PDF
JPEG / PDF
JPEG / PDF
JPEG / PDF
TIFF
TIFF
PDF
PDF
PDF
You can select the default file format for Black & White or
1
Insert a SmartMedia®, CompactFlash®, Memory Stick®,
Memory Stick Pro™, SecureDigital™, MultiMediaCard™ or
xD-Picture Card™ into your machine.
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Do not take out the media card while PhotoCapture is blinking
to avoid damaging the card or data stored on the card.
2
3
4
Load your document.
Press
Press
(Scan).
or to select Scan to Card.
To change quality, press Set and go to Step 5.
—OR—
Press Mono Start or Colour Start to start scanning without
changing any settings.
5
6
Press
or
to select the quality you want.
To change the file type, press Set and go to Step 6.
—OR—
To start scanning, press Mono Start or Colour Start.
Press
or
to select the file type you want.
Press Mono Start or Colour Start to start scanning.
Changing the default quality
1
2
Press Menu.
Press or
Press Set.
to select 2.PhotoCapture.
to select 8.Scan to Card.
to select 1.Quality.
3
4
5
Press
or
Press Set.
Press
or
Press Set.
Press
or
to select B/W 200x100 dpi, B/W 200 dpi,
Color 150 dpi, Color 300 dpior Color 600 dpi.
Press Set.
6
Press Stop/Exit.
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Changing the default black & white file format
1
2
Press Menu.
Press or
Press Set.
to select 2.PhotoCapture.
to select 8.Scan to Card.
to select 2.B/W File Type.
to select TIFFor PDF.
3
4
5
6
Press
or
Press Set.
Press
or
Press Set.
Press
or
Press Set.
Press Stop/Exit.
Changing the default colour file format
1
2
Press Menu.
Press or
Press Set.
to select 2.PhotoCapture.
to select 8.Scan to Card.
to select 3.ColorFile Type.
to select PDFor JPEG.
3
4
5
6
Press
or
Press Set.
Press
or
Press Set.
Press
or
Press Set.
Press Stop/Exit.
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Understanding the Error Messages
Once you are familiar with the types of errors that can occur while
you’re using the PhotoCapture Center™, you can easily identify and
troubleshoot any difficulties.
When an error message appears on the LCD, the machine will beep
to get your attention.
Media Error—This message will appear if you insert a media card
that is either bad or not formatted, or when there is a problem with
the media drive. To clear this error, take out the media card.
No File—This message will appear if you try to access a media
card in the drive (slot) that does not contain a .JPG file.
Out of Memory—This message will appear if you are working with
images that are too large for the machine’s memory.
Using PhotoCapture Center™ from
your PC
You can access the media card that is in the media drive (slot) of the
machine from your PC.
(For Windows® users, see PhotoCapture Center™ on page 7-1 in
Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM and for Macintosh® users
see PhotoCapture Center™ on page 12-2 in Software User’s Guide
on the CD-ROM.)
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Software and Network features
4
The User’s Guide on the CD-ROM includes the Software User’s
Guide for features available when connected to a computer (for
example, Printing and Scanning).
■ Printing
(For Windows®, see Chapter 1 in the Software User’s Guide on
the CD-ROM.)
(For Macintosh®, see Chapter 8 in the Software User’s Guide on
the CD-ROM.)
■ Scanning
(For Windows®, see Chapter 2 in the Software User’s Guide on
the CD-ROM.)
(For Macintosh®, see Chapter 9 in the Software User’s Guide on
the CD-ROM.)
■ ControlCenter2
(For Windows®, see Chapter 3 in the Software User’s Guide on
the CD-ROM.)
(For Macintosh®, see Chapter 10 in the Software User’s Guide on
the CD-ROM.)
■ Network Scanning (DCP-315CN only)
(For Windows®, see Chapter 4 in the Software User’s Guide on
the CD-ROM.)
(For Macintosh®, see Chapter 11 in the Software User’s Guide on
the CD-ROM.)
■ PhotoCapture CenterTM
(For Windows®, see Chapter 7 in the Software User’s Guide on
the CD-ROM.)
(For Macintosh®, see Chapter 12 in the Software User’s Guide on
the CD-ROM.)
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Important information
5
For your safety
To ensure safe operation the supplied three-pin plug must be
inserted only into a standard three-pin electrical socket that is
effectively grounded through the normal household wiring.
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply
that the power is grounded and that the installation is completely
safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective grounding of
the power, consult a qualified electrician.
LAN connection (DCP-315CN only)
Caution
Do not connect this product to a LAN connection that is subject to
over-voltages.
International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement
®
The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR Program is to
promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient
office equipment.
®
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined
®
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy
efficiency.
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Important safety instructions
1
2
3
4
Read all of/ these instructions.
Save them for later reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Unplug this product from the wall socket before cleaning the
outside of the machine and the scanner glass. Do not use liquid
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5
6
Do not use this product near water.
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
7
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are
provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heater. This product should never be placed
in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
8
9
This product should be operated from the type of power source
indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power
available, call your dealer or local power company.
Use only the power cord supplied with this machine.
This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounded plug, a plug
having a third (grounded) pin. This plug will only fit into a
grounded power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable
to insert the plug into the outlet, call your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounded
plug.
10 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place
this product where people can walk on the cord.
11 Do not place anything in front of the machine that will block
printing. Do not place anything in the path of printing.
12 Wait until pages have exited the machine before picking them
up.
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13 Unplug this product from the power socket and refer servicing to
Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions:
■ When the power cord is damaged or frayed.
■ If liquid has been spilled into the product.
■ If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
■ If the product does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment
of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to normal operation.
■ If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
■ If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,
indicating a need for service.
14 To protect your product against power surges, we recommend
the use of a power protection device (Surge Protector).
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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.
Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International
Corporation.
© 2005 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the
U.S. and other countries.
Macintosh and TrueType are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
PaperPort and OmniPage OCR are registered trademarks of
ScanSoft, Inc.
Presto! PageManager is a registered trademark of NewSoft
Technology Corporation.
Microdrive is a trademark of International Business Machine
Corporation.
SmartMedia is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
CompactFlash is a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
Memory Stick is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
SecureDigital is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.Ltd.,
SanDisk Corporation and Toshiba Corporation.
SanDisk is a licensee of the SD and miniSD trademarks.
MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies and
licensed to the MultiMediaCard Association.
xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd., Olympus
Optical Co. Ltd and Toshiba Corporation.
Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Duo and
MagicGate are trademarks 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 User’s
Guide, the Software User’s Guide, and the Network User’s
Guide (DCP-315CN only) are registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
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Troubleshootingandroutine
maintenance
6
Troubleshooting
Error messages
As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur. If this
happens, your machine identifies the problem and displays an error
message. The most common error messages are shown below.
You can correct most problems by yourself. If you need additional
help, the Brother Solutions Center offers latest FAQs and
troubleshooting tips.
Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com
ERROR MESSAGES
ERROR
CAUSE
ACTION
MESSAGE
Cover is Open The scanner cover is not closed completely.
Lift the scanner cover and then
close it again.
Data
Remaining
Print data remains in the machine’s memory. Re-start printing from your
computer.
Print data remains in the machine’s memory. Press Stop/Exit. The machine will
The USB cable was unplugged while the
computer was sending the data to the
machine.
cancel the job and eject the page
that is being printed.
Document Jam
(DCP-120C only) properly, or the document fed from the ADF
was too long.
The document was not inserted or fed
The document is jammed in the machine.
High
The print head is too warm.
Allow the machine to cool down.
Temperature
Ink Empty
One or more of the ink cartridges is empty.
The machine will stop all print operations.
Replace the ink cartridges.
Low
The print head is too cold.
Allow the machine to warm up.
Temperature
Media Error
The media card is either corrupted,
improperly formatted, or there is a problem
with the media drive.
Re-insert the card firmly into the slot
to make sure it is in the proper
position. If the error remains, check
the media drive by inserting another
media card that you know is
working.
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ERROR MESSAGES
ERROR
CAUSE
ACTION
MESSAGE
Near Empty
One or more of the ink cartridges are running Order a new ink cartridge.
out of ink.
No Cartridge
An ink cartridge is not properly installed.
Take out the ink cartridge and put it
in again seating it properly.
No File
The media card in the media drive does not
contain a .JPG file.
Reinsert the correct media card.
No Paper Fed
The machine is out of paper.
Add paper, and then press Mono
Start or Colour Start.
The paper is jammed in the machine.
Out of Memory The machine’s memory is full.
(Copy operation in process)
Press Stop/Exit and wait until the
other operations in progress finish
and then try again.
Paper Jam
Paper is jammed in the machine.
Unable to Change The machine has a mechanical problem.
Unable to Clean —OR—
Open the scanner cover and remove
any foreign obstacles inside the
machine. If the error message
continues, disconnect the machine
from the power source for several
minutes then reconnect it.
Unable to Init
Unable to Print
Unable to Scan
A foreign obstacle such as a clip or ripped
paper is in the machine.
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Document jams (DCP-120C only)
If the document is jammed, follow the steps below.
Document is jammed in the top of the ADF unit
1
2
3
Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed.
Open the ADF cover.
Pull the jammed document out to the right or left.
4
Close the ADF cover.
Press Stop/Exit.
Document is jammed inside the ADF unit
1
2
3
Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed.
Lift the document cover.
Pull the jammed document out to the left.
4
Close the document cover.
Press Stop/Exit.
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Printer jam or paper jam
Remove the jammed paper depending on where it is jammed in the
machine.
Paper is jammed inside the paper tray
1
Pull the paper tray out of the machine.
Paper Tray
2
Pull up the jammed paper to remove it.
Jammed paper
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Paper is jammed inside the machine
1
Remove the Jam Clear Cover. Pull the jammed paper out of the
machine.
Jam Clear Cover
2
3
Re-insert the Jam Clear Cover.
If you can not pull out the jammed paper, lift the scanner cover
from the right-hand side of the machine until it locks securely
into the open position.
4
Remove the jammed paper.
Scanner Cover
If the paper is jammed underneath the print head, disconnect
the machine from the power source so you can move the print
head and take out the paper.
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Lift the scanner cover to release the lock. Gently push the
scanner cover support and close the scanner cover.
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If you are having difficulty with your machine
If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart
below and follow the troubleshooting tips.
The Brother Solutions Center offers latest FAQs and troubleshooting
tips.
Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com
DIFFICULTY
SUGGESTIONS
Printing Difficulties
No printout
Check the interface cable connection on both the machine and your
computer.
Poor quality print
Make sure the Printer Driver or Paper Type setting in the menu matches
the type of paper you are using. (For Windows® users, see Media Type
on page 1-5 in Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM or for Macintosh®
users, see Media Type on page 8-3 in Software User’s Guide on the
CD-ROM.)
Make sure your ink cartridges are fresh. Cartridges remain fresh for up
to two years if kept in their original packaging, after that the ink may
become clogged. Cartridge expiration dates are printed on the package.
The recommended environment for your machine is between 20°C to 33°C.
White horizontal lines appear
in text or graphics.
If horizontal bands appear when using plain paper, use the ‘Enhanced
Normal Printing’ mode to help avoid banding on some types of plain
paper. In the printer driver ‘Basic’ tab, click ‘Settings’, and check
‘Enhanced Normal Printing’.
If you continue to have horizontal bands, change the Media Type
selection to ‘Slow Drying Paper’ in the printer driver ‘Basic’ tab to help
enhance the print quality.
The machine prints blank
pages.
Characters and lines are
stacked.
Printed text or images are
skewed.
Make sure the paper is loaded properly in the paper tray and the paper
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SUGGESTIONS
Smudged stain at the top
center of the printed page.
page 1-8.)
Printing appears dirty or ink
seems to run.
on page 1-8.) Don’t handle the paper until the ink is dry.
Stains appear on the reverse
side or at the bottom of the
page.
There are some dense lines.
The printouts are wrinkled.
Check ‘Reverse Order’ in the Basic tab of the printer driver.
In the printer driver ‘Basic’ tab, click the ‘Settings’, and uncheck the
‘Bi-Directional Printing’.
Cannot perform ‘2 in 1 or 4 in 1’ Check that the paper size setting in the application and in the printer
printing.
driver are the same.
Print speed is too slow.
Changing the printer driver setting may improve the print speed.
Highest resolution needs longer data processing, transfer and printing
time. Try the other settings of quality in the printer driver ‘Basic’ tab.
Also, click the ‘Settings’ tab, and make sure you uncheck the Colour
Enhancement.
Borderless printing is slower than normal printing. If you want to print
3-13.)
Colour Enhancement is not
working properly.
If the image data is not full colour in your application (Such as 256
colour), Colour Enhancement will not work. Please use at least 24 bit
colour data with the Colour Enhancement feature.
The machine feeds multiple
pages.
Check that more than two types of paper are not loaded in the paper tray
at any one time.
neatly.
The machine does not print
from Paint Brush.
Try setting the Display setting to ‘256 colours’.
The machine does not print
from Adobe Illustrator.
Try to reduce the print resolution.
Copying Difficulties
Poor copy results when using
the ADF. (DCP-120C only)
Vertical streaks appear in
copies.
Sometimes you may see vertical streaks on copies. Clean the scanner.
Scanning Difficulties
Poor scanning results when
using the ADF. (DCP-120C
only)
TWAIN/WIA errors appear
while scanning.
Make sure the Brother TWAIN/WIA driver is selected as the primary
source. In PaperPort®, click Scan in the File menu and select the
Brother TWAIN/WIA driver.
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DIFFICULTY
SUGGESTIONS
Software Difficulties
Cannot install software or print Run the Repair MFL-Pro Suite program on the CD-ROM. This program
will repair and reinstall the software.
‘Device Busy’
Make sure the machine is not showing an error message on the LCD.
PhotoCapture Center™ Difficulties
Removable Disk does not
work properly.
a)Have you installed the Windows® 2000 update?
If not, do the following:
1. Disconnect the USB cable.
2. Install the Windows® 2000 update. Please see the Quick Setup
Guide. After the installation the PC will be automatically restarted.
3. Wait about 1 minute after you reboot the PC, and then connect the
USB cable.
b)Take out the media card and put it back in again.
c) If you have tried “Eject” from within Windows®, you must take out the
media card before you continue.
d)If an error message appears when you try to eject the media card, it
means the card is being accessed.
Wait a while and then try again.
e)If all of the above do not work, please turn off your PC and machine,
and then turn them on again.
(You will have to unplug the power cord of the machine to turn it off.)
Cannot access Removable
Disk from Desktop icon.
Make sure you have inserted the media card into the media slot.
Network Difficulties (DCP-315CN only)
I cannot print over the network. Make sure that your machine is powered on and is On Line and in
page A-1.) Then the current settings of the network are printed.
Reconnect the LAN cable to the hub to verify that the cabling and
network connections are good. If possible, try connecting the machine
to a different port on your hub using a different cable. If you have good
connections, the machine will show LAN Activefor 2 seconds.
The network scanning feature (For Windows® users only) Firewall setting on your PC may be rejecting
does not work.
the necessary network connection. Follow the instructions below to
disable the Firewall. If you are using a personal Firewall software, see
the User’s Guide for your software or contact the software
manufacturer.
The network PC-Fax Receive
feature does not work.
<Windows® XP SP2 users.>
1. Click the ‘Start’ button, ‘Settings’, ‘Control Panel’ and then
‘Windows Firewall’. Make sure that Windows Firewall on the ‘Basic’
tab is set to On.
2. Click the ‘Exceptions’ tab and ‘Add port’ button.
3. Enter any name, port number (54295 for network scanning and
54926 for network PC-Fax receiving), select ‘UDP’ and click ‘OK’.
4. Make sure if the new setting is added and is checked, and then click
‘OK’.
For Windows® XP SP1 users, please visit the Brother Solutions Center.
Your computer cannot find
your machine.
<For Windows® user>
Firewall setting on your PC may be rejecting the necessary network
connection. For detail, see the instruction above.
<For Macintosh® users>
Re-select your machine in the DeviceSelector application located in
Macintosh HD/Library/Printers/Brother/Utilities or from the mode l of
ControlCenter2.
Other Difficulties
Incorrect LCD language
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How to change LCD language
You can change the LCD language.
1
2
Press Menu.
Press or
Press Set.
to select 0.Initial Setup.
to select 0.Local Language.
to select your language.
3
4
5
Press
or
Press Set.
Press
or
Press Set.
Press Stop/Exit.
How to improve the LCD viewing
You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper and more vivid
display. If you are having difficulty seeing the LCD from your position,
try to change the contrast settings for improved viewing.
1
Press Menu.
Press or
Press Set.
2
to select 0.Initial Setup.
to select 2.LCD Contrast.
to select Dark(or Light).
3
4
5
Press
or
Press Set.
Press
or
Press Set.
Press Stop/Exit.
Setting the Beeper Volume
You can change the beeper volume. The default (factory) setting is
Low. When the beeper is on, the machine will beep when you press
a1key or make a mistake.
Press Menu.
2
3
4
Press
Press Set.
Press
Press Set.
or
to select 0.Initial Setup.
or
to select 3.Volume.
Press
or
to select your option.
(Low, Med, Highor Off)
Press Set.
5
Press Stop/Exit.
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How to improve print quality
Cleaning the print head
To ensure good print quality, the machine will regularly clean the
print head. You can start the cleaning process manually if needed.
Clean the print head and ink cartridges if you get a horizontal line in
the text or graphics on your printed pages. You can clean Black only
or three colours at a time (Cyan/Yellow/Magenta), or all four colours
at once.
Cleaning the print head consumes ink. Cleaning too often uses ink
unnecessarily.
Caution
Do NOT touch the print head. Touching the print head may cause
permanent damage and may void the print head’s warranty.
1
2
Press
Press
(Ink Management).
or to select Cleaning.
Press Set.
3
Press
or
to select Black, Coloror All.
Press Set.
The machine will clean the print head. When cleaning is
finished, the machine will go back to standby mode
automatically.
If you clean the print head at least five times and the print has
not improved, call your Brother dealer for service.
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Checking the print quality
If faded or streaked colours and text appears 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.
1
2
Press
Press
(Ink Management).
or
to select Test Print.
Press Set.
3
4
5
Press
or
to select Print Quality.
Press Set.
Press Colour Start.
The machine begins printing the Print Quality Check Sheet.
Follow the instructions given on the sheet to see if the quality is
OK.
Colour block quality check
The LCD shows:
Is Quality OK?
▲ Yes ▼ No
6
7
Check the quality of the four colour
blocks on the sheet.
If all lines are clear and visible, press
Step 10.
(Yes) and go to
—OR—
If you can see missing short lines as shown below,
press
(No).
OK
Poor
The LCD will ask you if the print
quality is OK for black and three
colours.
Black OK?
▲ Yes ▼ No
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9
Press
(No) for black or three
Start Cleaning?
colours with a problem.
▲ Yes ▼ No
The LCD shows:
Press
(Yes). The machine will start cleaning the print head.
After cleaning is finished, press Colour Start. The machine will
start printing the Print Quality Check Sheet again and then
return to Step 5.
10 Press Stop/Exit.
If you still see missing ink in this Print Quality Check Sheet, repeat
the cleaning and test print procedures at least five times. If ink is still
missing after the fifth cleaning and test print, replace the ink cartridge
for the clogged colour. (Perhaps the ink cartridge was in your
machine over six months or the expiration date written on the
cartridge package has passed. Or, the ink may not have been stored
properly before use.)
After replacing the ink cartridge, check it by printing another Print
Quality Check Sheet. If the problem still exists, repeat the cleaning
and test print procedures at least five times for the new ink cartridge.
If ink is still missing, call your Brother dealer for service.
Caution
Do NOT touch the print head. Touching the print head may cause
permanent damage and may void the print head’s warranty.
When a print head nozzle is
clogged the printed sample
looks like this.
When the print head nozzle
is cleaned, the horizontal
lines are gone.
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Checking the printing alignment
You should rarely need to adjust the printing alignment however, if
after transporting the machine your printed text becomes blurred or
images become faded then adjustment may need to be made.
1
2
Press
Press
(Ink Management).
or to select Test Print.
Press Set.
3
4
Press
or
to select Alignment.
Press Set.
Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
The machine begins printing the Alignment Check Sheet.
The LCD shows:
Is Alignment OK?
▲ Yes ▼ No
5
Check the 600 dpi and 1200 dpi test
prints to see if number 5 most closely matches number 0. If the
number 5 sample of both the 600 dpi and 1200 dpi are the best
matches, press
Step 8.
(Yes) to finish Alignment Check and go to
—OR—
If another test print number is a better match for either 600 dpi
or 1200 dpi, press
(No) to select it.
6
7
8
For 600 dpi, press
or to
600dpi Adjust
Select Best #5
select the number of the test print
that most closely matches the
number 0 sample (1-8).
Press Set.
For 1200 dpi, press
select the number of the test print
that most closely matches the
number 0 sample (1-8).
or
to
1200dpi Adjust
Select Best #5
Press Set.
Press Stop/Exit.
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Checking the ink volume
You can check the ink that is left in the cartridge.
1
2
Press
Press
Ink Volume.
(Ink Management).
or
to select
Ink Volume
Press Set.
3
4
Press
or
to select the colour you want to check.
The LCD shows the ink volume.
Bk:-
+
Press Stop/Exit.
You can check the ink volume from your computer. (For
Windows® users, see Status Monitor on page 1-3 in Software
User’s Guide on the CD-ROM or for Macintosh® users, see
Status Monitor on page 8-2 in Software User’s Guide on the
CD-ROM.)
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Packing and shipping the machine
Whenever 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 head after a
print job. Listen carefully to the machine before disconnecting it from
the power source to ensure that all mechanical noise has stopped.
Not allowing the machine to complete this parking process may lead
to print problems and possible damage to the print head.
1
2
Lift the scanner cover from the right-hand side of the machine
until it locks securely into the open position.
Remove all the ink cartridges and attach the protective parts.
When attaching the protective parts,
make sure it clips into place as shown in the diagram.
Caution
If you are not able to find the protective parts, do NOT remove the ink
cartridges before shipping. It is essential that the machine be
shipped with the protective parts or the ink cartridges in position.
Shipping without them will cause damage to your machine and may
void your warranty.
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Lift the scanner cover to release the lock. Gently push the
scanner cover support down and close the scanner cover.
4
5
6
Unplug the machine from the electrical socket.
Unplug the interface cable from the machine, if it is connected.
Wrap the machine in the bag and place it in the original carton
with the original packing material.
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Pack the printed materials in the original carton as shown below.
Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the carton.
8
Close the carton.
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Routine maintenance
Cleaning the scanner
Lift the document cover. Clean the scanner glass with isopropyl
alcohol on a soft lint-free cloth.
Document Cover
Clean the glass strip under the film with isopropyl alcohol on a
lint-free cloth.
Glass Strip
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Cleaning the machine printer platen
■ Be careful not to touch the paper feed star wheels or encoder
film.
■ Be sure to unplug the machine from the electrical socket before
cleaning the printer platen.
■ If ink is scattered on or around the printer platen be sure to wipe
it off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
Encoder Film
Do NOT Touch!
Printer Platen
Clean Here
Paper Feed Star Wheel
Do NOT Touch!
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Cleaning the Paper Pick-up Roller
1
Unplug the machine and remove the Jam Clear Cover.
2
Clean the Paper Pick-up Roller with isopropyl alcohol on a Q-tip
(cotton swab).
3
Re-insert the Jam Clear Cover.
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Replacing the ink cartridges
Your machine is equipped with an ink dot counter. The ink dot
counter automatically monitors the level of ink in each of the four
cartridges. When the machine detects an ink cartridge is running out
of ink, the machine will notify you with a message on the LCD.
The LCD will inform 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 informs you that an ink cartridge is empty,
there will be a small amount of ink remaining in the ink cartridge. It is
necessary to keep some ink in the ink cartridge to prevent air from
drying out and damaging the print head assembly.
1
Lift the scanner cover from the right-hand side of the machine
until it locks securely into the open position.
If one or more ink cartridges are empty, for example Black, the
LCD shows Ink Empty Blackand Replace Ink.
2
Pull the ink cartridge hook toward you and remove the ink
cartridge for the colour shown on the LCD.
Ink Cartridge
Hook
Empty
Ink Cartridge
3
Open the new ink cartridge bag for the colour shown on the
LCD, and then take out the ink cartridge.
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Remove the protective yellow caps.
Protective Yellow Cap
DO NOT TOUCH
Do not touch the area shown in the illustration above.
If the protective yellow cap comes off when you open the bag,
the cartridge will not be damaged.
5
Each colour has its own correct position. Keep the ink cartridge
in an upright position when you insert it into slot. Press down
firmly on the ink cartridge until the hook snaps over it.
New Ink Cartridge
Ink Cartridge Hook
6
Lift the scanner cover to release the lock. Gently push the
scanner cover support down and close the scanner cover.
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If you replaced an ink cartridge while Near Emptywas
displayed on the LCD, the LCD may ask you to verify that it was
a brand new one. Example: Did You ChangeBlack? ▲ Yes
▼ No. For each new cartridge you installed, press
(Yes) to
automatically reset the ink dot counter for that colour. If the ink
cartridge you installed is not a brand new one, please be sure to
select
(No).
If you wait until Ink Emptymessage is displayed on the LCD,
the machine will automatically reset the ink dot counter.
If the Installmessage is on the display after you have
installed ink cartridges, check that the ink cartridges are
installed properly.
WARNING
If ink gets in your eyes, irrigate them with water immediately and call
a doctor if you are concerned.
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Caution
■ 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 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 stains your skin or clothing, wash with soap or detergent
immediately.
■ If you install an ink cartridge in the wrong colour position, you
must clean the print head several times before you start printing
(after correcting the cartridge installation) because the colours
were mixed.
■ Once you open an ink cartridge, install it in the machine and use
it up within six months of installation. Use unopened ink
cartridges by the expiration date written on the cartridge
package.
■ Do not dismantle or tamper with the ink cartridge, this can cause
the ink to leak out of the cartridge.
■ 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 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 incompatibility or lack of suitability of those products with this
machine, any repairs required as a result will not be covered by
the warranty.
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Appendix
A
On-screen programming
Your machine is designed to be easy to use with LCD on-screen
programming. 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 table
You can probably program your machine without the User’s Guide if
help you understand the menu selections and options that are found
in the machine’s programs.
Printing reports
The following reports are available.
Prints the Help List so you can see at-a-glance how to
quickly program your machine.
1.Help List
Lists your settings.
2.User Settings
Lists your Network settings.
3.Network Config
(DCP-315CN only)
1
2
Press Menu.
Press or
Press Set.
to select Print Reports.
3
4
Press
or
to select the report you want.
Press Set.
Press Mono Start.
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Menu keys
Access the menu
Scroll through the current
menu level
Accept an option
Go to the next menu level
Exit the menu
You can access the menu mode by pressing Menu.
When you enter the menu, the LCD scrolls.
1.Copy
2.PhotoCapture
0.Initial Setup
You can scroll more quickly through each menu level by pressing the
arrow for the direction you want:
or
.
Select an option by pressing Set when that option appears on the
LCD.
The LCD will then show the next menu level.
Press
Press Set.
When you finish setting an option, the LCD shows Accepted.
or
to scroll to your next menu selection.
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to
exit
to
accept
select
select
Set
Main Menu
Submenu
Menu
Selections
Options
Descriptions
Page
1.Copy
1.Paper Type
—
Plain
Inkjet
Glossy
Sets the type of
paper in the paper
tray.
Transparency
2.Paper Size
—
Letter
Legal
A4
Sets the size of the
paper in the paper
tray.
A5
10x15cm
3.Quality
—
—
Best
Normal
Fast
Selects the Copy
resolution for your
type of document.
4.Brightness
-
-
-
-
-
+
+
+
+
+
Adjusts the
brightness.
5.Contrast
—
-
-
-
-
-
+
+
+
+
+
Adjusts the contrast
for copies.
The factory settings are shown in Bold.
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Main Menu
Submenu
Menu
Selections
Options
Descriptions
Page
1.Copy
(Continued)
6.Color
Adjust
1.Red
R:-
R:-
R:-
R:-
R:-
+
+
+
+
+
Adjusts the amount
of Red in copies.
2.Green
3.Blue
G:-
G:-
G:-
G:-
G:-
+
+
+
+
+
Adjusts the amount
of Green in copies.
B:-
B:-
B:-
B:-
B:-
+
+
+
+
+
Adjusts the amount
of Blue in copies.
2.PhotoCapture 1.Print
—
—
Normal
Photo
Selects the print
quality.
Quality
2.Paper &
Letter Glossy Selects the paper
Size
and print size.
10x15cm Glossy
13x18cm Glossy
A4 Glossy
Letter Plain
A4 Plain
Letter Inkjet
A4 Inkjet
10x15cm Inkjet
3.Brightness
—
—
-
-
-
-
-
+
+
+
+
+
Adjusts the
brightness.
4.Contrast
-
-
-
-
-
+
+
+
+
+
The factory settings are shown in Bold.
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Main Menu
Submenu
Menu
Selections
Options
Descriptions
Page
2.PhotoCapture 5.Color
Enhance:On
Enhance:Off
1.White
Balance
white areas.
Enhance
(Continued)
-
-
-
-
-
+
+
+
+
+
2.Sharpness
Enhances the detail
of the image.
-
-
-
-
-
+
+
+
+
+
3.Color
Density
Adjusts the total
amount of colour in
the image.
-
-
-
-
-
+
+
+
+
+
6.Cropping
—
On
Off
Crops the image
around the margin to
fit the paper size or
print size. Turn this
feature Off if you
want to print whole
images or prevent
unwanted cropping.
7.Borderless
—
On
Off
Expands the
printable area to fit
the edges of the
paper.
8.Scan to
1.Quality
B/W 200x100 dpi Selects the Scan
Card
resolution for your
type of document.
B/W 200 dpi
Color 150 dpi
Color 300 dpi
Color 600 dpi
2.B/W File
Type
TIFF
PDF
Selects the default
file format for black
and white scanning.
3.ColorFile
Type
PDF
JPEG
Selects the default
file format for colour
scanning.
The factory settings are shown in Bold.
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Main Menu
Submenu
Menu
Selections
Options
Descriptions
Page
3.LAN
(DCP-315CN
only)
1.Setup
TCP/IP
1.BOOT
Method
Auto
Static
RARP
BOOTP
DHCP
You can select the
BOOT method that
best suits you needs. User’s
See
Network
Guide
on the
CD-ROM
2.IP Address [000-255].
[000-255].
Enter the IP address.
[000-255].
[000-255]
3.Subnet
Mask
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255]
Enter the Subnet
mask.
4.Gateway
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255]
Enter the Gateway
address.
5.Node Name
BRN_XXXXXX
You can confirm the
Node name.
6.WINS
Config
Auto
Static
You can select the
WINS configuration
mode.
7.WINS
Server
(Primary)
000.000.000.000 address of the
Specifies the IP
primary or secondary
server.
8.DNS Server (Primary)
Specifies the IP
000.000.000.000 address of the
primary or secondary
server.
9.APIPA
On
Off
Automatically
allocates the IP
address from the
link-local address
range.
2.Setup
Misc.
1.Ethernet
Auto
Selects Ethernet link
mode.
100B-FD
100B-HD
10B-FD
10B-HD
0.Factory
Reset
—
—
Restore all network
settings to factory
default.
The factory settings are shown in Bold.
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Main Menu
Submenu
Menu
Selections
Options
Descriptions
Page
3.Print
Reports
(DCP-115C,
120C only)
4.Print
1.Help List
—
—
—
—
You can print these
lists and reports.
2.User
Settings
3.Network
—
—
Reports
Config
(DCP-315CN
only)
(DCP-315CN
only)
0.Initial
Setup
1.Date/Time
—
—
Puts the date and
time in your machine. Quick
See
Setup
Guide
2.LCD
Contrast
—
—
Light
Dark
Adjusts the contrast
of the LCD.
3.Volume
High
Med
Low
Off
Adjusts the volume
level of the beeper.
0.Local
Language
—
English
French
German
Dutch
the LCD Language
for your country.
Italian
The factory settings are shown in Bold.
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Specifications
S
Product description
General
Memory Capacity
8 MB (DCP-115C, DCP-120C)
16 MB (DCP-315CN)
Up to 10 pages
Automatic Document
Feeder (ADF)
(DCP-120C only)
Paper Tray
Printer Type
Print Method
100 Sheets (80 g/m2)
Ink Jet
Piezo with 74 x 5 nozzles
LCD (Liquid Crystal
16 characters x 1 line (DCP-115C, DCP-120C)
16 characters x 2 lines (DCP-315CN), Back light
Display)
Power Source
Power Consumption
220 - 240V 50/60Hz
(DCP-115C)
Power Save
Mode:
Average 2.5 W
Average 6.5 W
Average 16 W
Standby:
Operating:
(DCP-120C)
Power Save
Mode:
Average 3 W
Average 8 W
Average 21 W
Standby:
Operating:
(DCP-315CN)
Power Save
Mode:
Average 3.5 W
Average 8 W
Average 17 W
Standby:
Operating:
Dimensions
DCP-115C
(DCP-120C)
DCP-315CN
(
)
375 mm
135 mm
(5.3 inch)
165 mm
174 mm
361 mm (14.2 inch)
373 mm (14.7 inch)
361 mm
373 mm
402 mm
347 mm
322 mm (12.7inch)
345 mm (13.6 inch)
400 mm (15.7 inch)
453 mm(17.8 inch)
322 mm
345 mm
455 mm
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Weight
5.5 kg (DCP-115C, DCP-315CN)
6.0 kg (DCP-120C)
Noise
Operating:
42.5 to 51 dB*
* It depends on printing conditions
Temperature
Operating:
10 - 35°C
Best Print
Quality:
20 - 33°C
Humidity
Operating:
20 to 80% (without condensation)
Best Print
Quality:
20 to 80% (without condensation)
Print media
Paper Input
Paper Tray
■
Paper type:
Plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy
paper*2, transparencies*1*2 and envelopes
■
Paper size:
Letter, Legal*3, Executive, A4, A5, A6, JIS_B5,
envelopes (commercial No.10, DL, C5,
Monarch, JE4), Photo card, Index card, Post
Card.
■
Maximum paper tray capacity: Approx. 100
sheets of 80 g/m2 plain paper
Paper Output
Up to 25 sheets of A4 plain paper (Face up print
delivery to the output paper tray)*2
*1 Use only transparencies recommended for inkjet printing.
*2 For glossy paper and transparencies, we recommend removing
printed pages from the output paper tray immediately after they
exit the machine to avoid smudging.
*3 Legal paper cannot be stacked on the output paper tray.
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Copy
Colour/Black
Colour/Black
Copy Speed
Black
Up to 17 pages/minute (A4 paper)*
Colour
Up to 11 pages/minute (A4 paper)*
* Does not include the time it takes to feed the paper.
Based on Brother standard pattern. (Fast mode)
Copy speeds vary with the complexity of the document.
Multiple Copies
Stacks up to 99 pages
Sorts up to 99 pages (DCP-120C only)
Enlarge/Reduce
Resolution
25% to 400% (in increments of 1%)
Plain, inkjet or glossy paper:
Scans up to 600 x 600 dpi
Prints up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (Black & White)
Prints up to 600 x 1200 dpi (Colour)
OHP/transparency:
Scans up to 600 x 600 dpi
Prints up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Document Size
(DCP-115C, DCP-315CN)
Scanner Glass Width: Max. 216 mm
Scanner Glass Height: Max. 297 mm
Document Size
(DCP-120C)
ADF Width: 147 mm to 216 mm
ADF Height: 147 mm to 356 mm
Scanner Glass Width: Max. 216 mm
Scanner Glass Height: Max. 297 mm
Scanning Width
210 mm
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PhotoCapture Center™
Available Media
CompactFlash®
(Type I only)
(Microdrive™ is not compatible)
(Compact I/O card such as Compact LAN card
and Compact Modem card are not supported.)
SmartMedia® (3.3V)
(Not available for use with ID)
Memory Stick®
Memory Stick Pro™
(Not available for music data with MagicGate™)
SecureDigital™
MultiMediaCard™
xD-Picture Card™
* xD-Picture Card™ Type M support
File Extension
(Media Format)
(Image Format)
DPOF, EXIF, DCF
Photo Print: JPEG*
Scan to Card: JPEG, PDF (Colour)
TIFF, PDF (Black)
* Progressive JPEG format is not supported.
Number of Files
Folder
Up to 999 files in the media card
Files must be in the 3rd folder level of the media
card.
Borderless
A4, Letter, Photo Card
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Scanner
Colour/Black
Colour/Black
TWAIN Compliant
Yes (Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP)
Mac OS® 9.1-9.2/Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater.
WIA Compliant
Colour Depth
Yes (Windows® XP)
36 bit colour processing (Input)
24 bit colour processing (Output)
Resolution
Up to 19200 × 19200 dpi (interpolated)
Up to 600 × 2400 dpi (optical)
Scanning Speed
Colour: up to 5.93 sec.
Black: up to 3.76 sec.
(A4 size in 100 × 100 dpi)
Document Size
(DCP-115C, DCP-315CN)
Scanner Glass Width: Max. 216 mm
Scanner Glass Height: Max. 297 mm
Document Size
(DCP-120C)
ADF Width: 147 mm to 216 mm
ADF Height: 147 mm to 356 mm
Scanner Glass Width: Max. 216 mm
Scanner Glass Height: Max. 297 mm
Scanning Width
Gray Scale
210 mm
256 levels
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Printer
Printer Driver
Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional and XP
driver supporting Brother Native Compression
mode and bi-directional capability
Brother Ink Driver
For Mac OS® 9.1-9.2/Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater
Resolution
Up to 1200 x 6000 dots per inch (dpi)*
1200 x 1200 dots per inch (dpi)
600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi)
600 x 150 dots per inch (dpi)
* Output image quality varies based upon many factors including
but not limited to input image resolution and quality and print
media.
Print Speed
up to 20 pages/minute (Black)*
up to 15 pages/minute (Colour)*
* Based on Brother standard pattern.
A4 size in draft mode.
Does not include the time it takes to feed the paper.
Printing Width
204 mm (216mm)*
* When you set the Borderless feature to On.
Disk-Based Fonts
Borderless
35 TrueType Font bundled with the CD
Letter, A4, A6, Photo Card, Index Card, Post Card,
Envelope
Interfaces
USB
A full-Speed USB 2.0 cable that is no longer than
2.0 m.*
LAN Cable
Ethernet UTP cable category 5 or greater
(DCP-315CN only)
* Your machine has a Full-Speed USB 2.0 interface. This
interface is compatible with Hi-Speed USB 2.0; however, the
maximum data transfer rate will be 12 Mbits/s. The machine can
also be connected to a computer that has a USB 1.1 interface.
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Computer requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Computer Platform & Operating
System Version
Minimum
Processor RAM
Minimum
Recommended
RAM
Available Hard Disk
Space
for
Drivers
for
Applications
Windows®
Operating
System
98, 98SE
Me
Pentium II
or
equivalent
32 MB
64 MB
64 MB
90 MB
130 MB
2000
128 MB
Professional
XP
128 MB
256 MB
256 MB
512 MB
150 MB
150 MB
220 MB
220 MB
XP Professional Athlon®64
x64 Edition Opteron
(Download from Xeon®&
http://solutions.
Pentium®4
brother.com)
inclusing
Intel
EM64T
Apple®
Mac OS®
All base models meet
64 MB
80 MB
200 MB
Macintosh®
Operating
System
9.1-9.2(Printing, minimum Requirements
Scanning*1 and
Removable
Disk)
Mac OS®
10.2.4 or greater
X
128 MB
160 MB
NOTE: All registered trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective companies.
For the latest drivers updates, see the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com
*1 Dedicated “Scan” key and direct Network Scanning (DCP315CN) supported in Mac® Operating Systems
Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater.
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Consumable items
Ink
The machine uses individual Black, Yellow, Cyan
and Magenta ink cartridges that are separate from
the print head assembly.
Service Life of Ink
Cartridge
Black - Approximately 500 pages at 5% coverage
Yellow, Cyan and Magenta - Approximately 400
pages at 5% coverage
• The above figures assume continuous printing at
a resolution of 600 x 600 dpi in normal mode after
installing new ink cartridge.
• The number of pages a cartridge will print may
change depending on how often you use the
machine and how many pages you print with
each use.
• The machine will automatically and periodically
clean the print head assembly, a process that
uses a small amount of ink.
• The first time you install a set of ink cartridges the
machine will use a small amount of ink to fill and
prime the ink delivery tubes. This process will
only happen once.
• When the machine identifies a cartridge as empty
there may be a small amount of ink left in it. This
is necessary to prevent air from drying out and
damaging the print head assembly.
Replacement
Consumables
<Standard Black> LC47BK
<Cyan> LC47C
<Magenta> LC47M
<Yellow> LC47Y
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Network (LAN) (DCP-315CN only)
LAN
You can connect your machine to a network for
Network Printing, Network Scanning. Also included
is Brother BRAdmin Professional Network
Management software.
Support for:
Protocols
Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP
Mac OS® 9.1-9.2, Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater*
Ethernet 10/100 BASE-TX Auto Negotiation
TCP/IP
ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA, NetBIOS,
WINS
LPR/LPD, Port9100, mDNS, FTP, TELNET,
SNMP, TFTP, Scanner port
Included Utilities:
BRAdmin Professional (Windows®)
■
BRAdmin Professional is not supported in Mac
OS®.
■
Network Scanning is available for
Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater.
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P
PhotoCapture Center™
S
Print
T
if you are having difficulty
Q
R
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