Brother DCP-116C- User Manual

iv 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-...

v 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 loc...

vi 5 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 Softwa...

vii 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. 2 Double-click the Documentation icon. 3 The select Language screen appears, double-click your language. 4 Click the docu...

viii Table of Contents 1 Introduction .......................................................................... 1-1 Using this Guide ............................................................... 1-1 Finding information ..................................................... 1-1Symbols used in this ...

INTRODUCTION 1 - 1 1 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...

1 - 2 INTRODUCTION Control panel overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 Copy keys (Temporary settings): Copy Options You can quickly and easily select temporary settings for copying. Enlarge/Reduce Lets you enlarge or reduce copies depending on the ratio you select. Copy Quality Use this key to temporar...

1 - 4 INTRODUCTION 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 Off Ready The machine is ready for use. Red Cover open The cover is...

INTRODUCTION 1 - 5 Load documents You can make copies and scan from the ADF (automatic document feeder) or from the scanner glass (flatbed). 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 gsm) paper and al...

1 - 6 INTRODUCTION 1 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 Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your documents. 3 Unfold the ADF Document Output Support Flap. DO NOT pull on the document while it i...

INTRODUCTION 1 - 7 Using the scanner glass You can use the scanner glass to copy or scan pages of a book or one page at a time. Documents can be up to 216 mm wide and 297 mm long. 1 Lift the document cover. 2 Using the document guidelines on the left, center the document face down on the scanner gla...

1 - 8 INTRODUCTION 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 pape...

INTRODUCTION 1 - 9 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 ...

1 - 10 INTRODUCTION Paper type and size for each operation Pape r Typ e Pa per Siz e Us age C o py Ph ot oC a p tu re P ri n te r C u t P a p e r L e tter 2 1 6 x 27 9 m m (8 1/2" x 11" ) Y e s Y e s Y e s A 4 21 0 x 2 9 7 mm ( 8 .3 " x 11 .7 ") Y e s Y e s Y e s Le gal 2 1 6 x 35 6 ...

INTRODUCTION 1 - 11 Paper weight, thickness and capacity * Up to 50 sheets for Legal size paper (80 gsm). * Up to 100 sheets of 80 gsm. Paper capacity of the output paper tray Paper Type Weight Thickness No. of sheets Cut Paper Plain Paper 64 to 120 gsm(17 to 32 lb) 0.08 to 0.15 mm(0.003" to 0.0...

1 - 12 INTRODUCTION Printable area The figures below show the unprintable areas on cut sheet paper and envelopes. * 1 When you set the Borderless feature to On. 1 Top 2 Bottom 3 Left 4 Right Cut Sheet 3 mm(0 mm)* 1 3 mm(0 mm)* 1 3 mm(0 mm)* 1 3 mm(0 mm)* 1 Envelopes 12 mm 24 mm 3 mm 3 mm ■ Printable...

INTRODUCTION 1 - 13 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. 2 Press and slide the paper side guide to fit the paper width. 3 Pull out the paper support and unfold the paper support ...

1 - 14 INTRODUCTION 4 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and mis-feeds. 5 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. 6 Put the output paper tray ...

INTRODUCTION 1 - 15 To load envelopes ■ Use envelopes that weigh from 75-95 gsm. ■ Some envelopes require margin settings in the application. Make sure you do a test print first. How to load envelopes 1 Before loading, press the corners and sides of the envelopes to make them as flat as possible. To...

1 - 16 INTRODUCTION 2 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 Open the env...

MAKING COPIES 2 - 1 2 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 Load your document. 2 Press Mono Start or Colour Start . Making multiple copies 1 Load your document. 2 Press Number of Copies repeatedly until the numbe...

2 - 2 MAKING COPIES 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. These settings are temporary, the machine returns to its default settings 60 seconds after it finishes copying. Yo...

MAKING COPIES 2 - 3 Increasing copy speed or quality You can select the copy quality. The default setting is Normal . 1 Load your document. 2 Press Copy Quality repeatedly to select the copy quality ( Fast , Normal or Best ). 3 Press Mono Start or Colour Start . — OR — Press other temporary copy key...

2 - 4 MAKING COPIES 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%. (25% to 200% for DCP-116C.) Press Enlarge/Reduce Custom(25-400%) 200% 198% 10x15cm → A4 186% 10x15cm → LTR 142% A5 → ...

MAKING COPIES 2 - 5 1 Load your document. 2 Press Enlarge/Reduce . 3 Press or to select the enlargement or reduction ratio you want. Press Set . — OR — You can select Custom(25-400%) and press Set . (25% to 200% for DCP-116C.) Press or to enter an enlargement or reduction ratio from 25% to 400% . Pr...

2 - 6 MAKING COPIES Changing the temporary copy settings Use the Copy Options key to quickly set the following copy settings temporarily for the next copy. After you select your settings by pressing Set , the LCD shows Set temporarily and then returns to Menu selections. Press Mono Start or Colour S...

2 - 8 MAKING COPIES Adjusting brightness You can adjust the copy brightness to make copies darker or lighter. 1 Load your document. 2 Press Copy Options and or to select Brightness . Press Set . 3 Press to make a lighter copy. — OR — Press to make a darker copy. Press Set . 4 Press Mono Start or Col...

MAKING COPIES 2 - 9 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 feat...

2 - 10 MAKING COPIES Place the document face down in the direction shown below. 2 in 1 (P) 4 in 1 (P) If Glossy has 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...

2 - 12 MAKING COPIES 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 Press...

MAKING COPIES 2 - 13 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...

2 - 14 MAKING COPIES Adjusting brightness 1 Press Menu . 2 Press or to select 1.Copy . Press Set . 3 Press or to select 4.Brightness . Press Set . 4 Press to make a lighter copy. — OR — Press to make a darker copy. Press Set . 5 Press Stop/Exit . Adjusting contrast You can change the contrast to hel...

MAKING COPIES 2 - 15 Adjusting Colour saturation Colour Saturation can only be changed through the default setting. 1 Press Menu . 2 Press or to select 1.Copy . Press Set . 3 Press or to select 6.Color Adjust . Press Set . 4 Press or to select Red , Green or Blue . Press Set . 5 Press to increase th...

2 - 16 MAKING COPIES 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 ...

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER ™ 3 - 1 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 ® , Memor...

3 - 2 WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER ™ 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.(See DPOF printing on page 3-8.) ■...

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER ™ 3 - 3 Getting started Firmly insert the card into the appropriate slot. 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,...

3 - 4 WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER ™ 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, th...

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER ™ 3 - 5 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 thu...

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER ™ 3 - 7 Paper Type & Paper Size 6 Press or to select the type of paper you are using ( Letter Glossy , 10x15cm Glossy , 13x18cm Glossy , A4 Glossy , Letter Plain , A4 Plain , Letter Inkjet , A4 Inkjet or 10x15cm Inkjet ). Press Set . If you selected A4 or Letter , go ...

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER ™ 3 - 9 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 Press Menu . 2 Press or to select 2.PhotoCaptur...

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER ™ 3 - 11 Colour enhancement You can turn on the colour enhancement feature to print more vivid images. Printing time will be slower. 1 Press Menu . 2 Press or to select 2.PhotoCapture . Press Set . 3 Press or to select 5.Color Enhance . Press Set . 4 Press or to select On...

3 - 12 WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER ™ 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 Press Menu . 2 Press or ...

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER ™ 3 - 13 Borderless This feature expands the printable area to fit the edges of the paper. Printing time will be slightly slower. 1 Press Menu . 2 Press or to select 2.PhotoCapture . Press Set . 3 Press or to select 7.Borderless . Press Set . 4 Press or to select Off (or ...

3 - 14 WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER ™ 2 Load your document. 3 Press ( Scan ). 4 Press 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 Press or to select the quality you want. To chang...

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER ™ 3 - 15 Changing the default black & white file format 1 Press Menu . 2 Press or to select 2.PhotoCapture . Press Set . 3 Press or to select 8.Scan to Card . Press Set . 4 Press or to select 2.B/W File Type. Press Set . 5 Press or to select TIFF or PDF . Press Set . ...

3 - 16 WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER ™ 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 bee...

SOFTWARE AND NETWORK FEATURES 4 - 1 4 The User’s Guide on the CD-ROM includes the Software User’s Guide and Network 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-R...

5 - 1 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 th...

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 5 - 2 Important safety instructions 1 Read all of/ these instructions. 2 Save them for later reference. 3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 4 Unplug this product from the wall socket before cleaning the outside of the machine and the scanner glass. Do ...

5 - 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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. ...

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 5 - 4 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 r...

6 - 1 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE 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...

6 - 3 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 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 Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. 2 Open the ADF cover. 3 Pull the jammed document out to the right or left...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 6 - 4 Printer jam or paper jam Remove the jammed paper depending on where it is jammed in the machine. Open and close the scanner cover to clear the error. Paper is jammed inside the paper tray 1 Pull the paper tray out of the machine. 2 Pull up the jammed pap...

6 - 5 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Paper is jammed inside the machine 1 Remove the Jam Clear Cover. Pull the jammed paper out of the machine. 2 Re-insert the Jam Clear Cover. 3 If you can not pull out the jammed paper, lift the scanner cover from the right-hand side of the machine until i...

6 - 7 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 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://solu...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 6 - 10 How to change LCD language You can change the LCD language. 1 Press Menu . 2 Press or to select 0.Initial Setup . Press Set . 3 Press or to select 0.Local Language . Press Set . 4 Press or to select your language. Press Set . 5 Press Stop/Exit . How to ...

6 - 11 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 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 li...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 6 - 12 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 Press ( Ink Management )...

6 - 13 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 8 Press ( No ) for black or three colours with a problem. The LCD shows: Press ( Yes ). The machine will start cleaning the print head. 9 After cleaning is finished, press Colour Start . The machine will start printing the Print Quality Check Sheet agai...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 6 - 14 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 Press ( Ink Management ). ...

6 - 15 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Checking the ink volume You can check the ink that is left in the cartridge. 1 Press ( Ink Management ) . 2 Press or to select Ink Volume . Press Set . 3 Press or to select the colour you want to check. The LCD shows the ink volume. 4 Press Stop/Exit . ...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 6 - 16 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...

6 - 17 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 3 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock. Gently push the scanner cover support down and close the scanner cover. 4 Unplug the machine from the electrical socket. 5 Unplug the interface cable from the machine, if it is connected. 6 Wrap the machine ...

6 - 19 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Routine maintenance Cleaning the scanner Lift the document cover. Clean the scanner glass with isopropyl alcohol on a soft lint-free cloth. Clean the glass strip under the film with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth. Document Cover Glass Strip

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 6 - 20 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 plate...

6 - 21 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Paper Pick-up Roller 1 Unplug the machine from the electrical socket and remove the Jam Clear Cover. 2 Clean the Paper Pick-up Roller with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab. 3 Re-insert the Jam Clear Cover. 4 Re-connect the power cord.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 6 - 22 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 ...

6 - 23 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 4 Remove the protective yellow caps. 5 Each colour has its own correct position. Keep the ink cartridge in an upright position when you insert it into the slot. Press down firmly on the ink cartridge until the hook snaps over it. 6 Lift the scanner cove...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 6 - 24 7 If you replaced an ink cartridge while Near Empty was displayed on the LCD, the LCD may ask you to verify that it was a brand new one. Example: Did You Change Black? ▲ Yes ▼ No . For each new cartridge you installed, press ( Yes ) to automatically res...

APPENDIX A - 1 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-s...

A - 2 APPENDIX Menu keys You can access the menu mode by pressing Menu . When you enter the menu, the LCD scrolls. 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 ...

S - 1 SPECIFICATIONS S Product description General Specifications Memory Capacity 8 MB (DCP-115C, DCP-116C, DCP-120C) 16 MB (DCP-315CN) Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) (DCP-120C only) Up to 10 pages Paper Tray 100 Sheets (80 gsm) Printer Type Ink Jet Print Method Piezo with 74 x 5 nozzles LCD (Liqui...

SPECIFICATIONS S - 2 Print media Weight 5.5 kg (DCP-115C, DCP-116C, DCP-315CN)6.0 kg (DCP-120C) Noise Operating: 42.5 to 51 dB* * It depends on printing conditions Temperature Operating: Best Print Quality: 10 - 35 °C 20 - 33 °C Humidity Operating: Best Print Quality: 20 to 80% (without condensation...

S - 3 SPECIFICATIONS 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. ...

S - 5 SPECIFICATIONS 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 Yes (Windows ® XP) Colour Depth 36 bit colour processing (Input)24 bit colour processing (Output) Resolution Up to 19200...

S - 7 SPECIFICATIONS Computer requirements Minimum System Requirements Computer Platform & Operating System Version Minimum Processor Minimum RAM Recommended RAM Available Hard Disk Space for Drivers for Applications Windows ® Operating System 98, 98SE Pentium II or equivalent 32 MB 64 MB 90 MB ...

SPECIFICATIONS S - 8 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% c...

I - 2 INDEX P Paper ........................... 1-8, S-2 Size ................................ 2-13size of document ............. 1-5Type ............................... 2-12 PhotoCapture ..................... 3-1PhotoCapture Center ™ Borderless ..................... 3-13Colour enhancement ..... 3-1...

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