Quick Setup Guide DCP-330C DCP-540CN Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware and install the software. Please read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup procedure and installation instructions. STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software Setup is Complete! Keep this Quick Setup Guide, the User’s Guide and the supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.
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Table of Contents Getting Started Carton components ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Control panel................................................................................................................................................ 3 STEP1 – Setting Up the Machine Removing the protective parts .....................................................................................................
Getting Started 1 Carton components Carton components may vary from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the carton in case for any reason you must ship your machine. Quick Setup Guide CD-ROM User’s Guide Accessory Order Form Black (LC51BK) Yellow (LC51Y) Cyan (LC51C) Magenta (LC51M) Ink Cartridges An interface cable is not a standard accessory. You need to purchase the proper interface cable for the interface you want to use (USB or network).
Getting Started Control panel COPY Quality Enlarge/Reduce Paper Type Paper Size Brightness 8 9 10 7 6 5 4 01 Normal 100% Plain Pa p Letter 0 1 2 1 Number of Copies key 6 Ink key 2 Menu keys 7 Scan key 3 Start keys 8 PhotoCapture key 4 Stop/Exit key 9 Warning LED 5 On/Off key 10 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 3 For the details of the control panel, see Control panel overview in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide. Illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide are based on DCP-330C.
STEP1 Setting Up the Machine 1 1 1 2 Removing the protective parts 2 You can load up to 100 sheets of 20 lb (80 g/m2) paper. For details, see Acceptable paper and other media in Chapter 2 of the User’s Guide. Remove the protective tape and film covering the scanner glass. Remove the foam bag containing the ink cartridges from on top of the paper tray. Loading paper 1 Improper Setup Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine and lift the output paper tray cover (1).
Setting Up the Machine 3 4 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. 5 Gently adjust the paper side guides with both hands to fit the paper. Make sure that the paper side guides and paper length guide touch the edges of the paper. Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge first. Check that the paper is flat in the tray. Note Be careful that you do not push the paper in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray and cause paper feed problems.
STEP1 8 Setting Up the Machine While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper support ( ) until it clicks, and then unfold the paper support flap ( ). 4 Installing the ink cartridges Warning 1 Make sure that the power is turned on. The LCD shows: No Cartridge Black Yellow Cyan Magenta Note Do not use the paper support flap for Legal paper. Note If ink gets in your eyes, wash them out with water at once, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor. 2 Open the ink cartridge cover (1).
Setting Up the Machine 4 Take out the ink cartridge. 5 Carefully remove the protective yellow cap (1). 6 Install each ink cartridge in the direction of the arrow on the label. Take care to match the color of the lock release lever (1) with the cartridge color (2), as shown in the diagram below. 1 M 7 brother XXXX Lift each lock release lever and gently push it until it clicks, and then close the ink cartridge cover. Improper Setup DO NOT touch the area shown in the illustration below.
STEP1 Setting Up the Machine The machine will clean the ink tube system for use for the first time. This process will occur only once, the first time ink cartridges are installed. The cleaning process will last approximately four minutes. The LCD shows: 5 1 Cleaning i i i i i Print quality check After the cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD shows: Set Paper and Press Preparing System Approx 4 Minutes Caution • DO NOT take out ink cartridges if you do not need to replace them.
Setting Up the Machine 4 The LCD shows: 6 Is Quality OK? 1 2 Yes iPress No iPress 5 Do one of the following: If all lines are clear and visible, press (Yes) to finish the quality check. If you can see missing short lines, press (No) and go to step 6. OK 6 3 4 Black OK? Press Menu. Press a or b to choose Initial Setup. Press OK. Press a or b to choose Local Language. Press OK. Press a or b to choose your language (English or French), and then press OK.
STEP1 7 Setting Up the Machine Setting the LCD contrast You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper and more vivid display. If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, try changing the contrast setting. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press Menu. 8 Setting the date and time Setting the date and time allows the machine to clean the print head regularly and maintain optimum print quality. It also allows the machine to name files created when using the Scan to Card feature. Press a or b to choose General Setup.
Setting Up the Machine 7 Press a repeatedly to enter the two digits for the hour in 24-hour format, and then press c to enter the minutes. Date/Time Time: 15:XX (e.g. Enter 1 5 for 3:00 P.M.) 8 Press a repeatedly to enter the two digits for the minute, and then press OK. Date/Time Time: 15:25 (e.g. Enter 1 5, 2 5 for 3:25 P.M.) Note You can increase or decrease the number rapidly by holding down a or b. 9 Press Stop/Exit. Note If you want to start again, press Stop/Exit to go back to step 1.
Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’ 1 Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’ Windows® Install MFL-Pro Suite You can install the MFL-Pro Suite software and multifunction drivers. Install Other Drivers or Utilities You can install additional MFL-Pro Suite software utilities, install without PaperPort® SE, or install the printer driver only. User’s Guide View the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide (DCP-540CN only) in HTML format.
STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface. For the latest drivers and documentations and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother Solutions Center directly from the driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com. Windows® For USB Interface Users (For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition) ....
STEP2 Installing the Driver & Software Windows® 1 Windows® USB For USB Interface Users (For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition) Important 4 The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Install MFL-Pro Suite. Make sure that you have finished the instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the Machine on pages 4 through 11. Note • Please close any applications running before installing MFL-Pro Suite. • Make sure there are no memory cards in the media drive of the machine.
Installing the Driver & Software After reading and accepting the ScanSoft® PaperPort® SE License Agreement, click Yes. 9 When this screen appears, go to the next step. Windows® USB 5 Windows® 6 7 The installation of PaperPort ® SE will automatically start and is followed by the installation of MFL-Pro Suite. 10 Using both hands, use the plastic tabs on both sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into the open position.
STEP2 Installing the Driver & Software 12 Carefully route the USB cable through the Windows® 15 When the On-Line Registration screen is displayed, make your selection and follow the on-screen instructions. Windows® USB trench and out the back of the machine as shown below and connect the cable to your computer. 16 Click Finish to restart your computer. Improper Setup • DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub.
Installing the Driver & Software Windows® For Network Interface Users (DCP-540CN only) (For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition) Important 4 1 2 Windows® Network Make sure that you have finished the instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the Machine on pages 4 through 11. Carefully route the network cable through the trench and out the back of the machine as shown below. Then, connect the cable to your network. Unplug the machine from the AC outlet.
STEP2 7 Installing the Driver & Software Turn on your computer. (For Windows® 2000 Professional/XP/ XP Professional x64 Edition, you must be logged on with Administrator rights.) Close any applications running before installing the MFL-Pro Suite. Windows® 10 After reading and accepting the ScanSoft® ® PaperPort SE License Agreement, click Yes. Note Before installation, if you are using Personal Firewall software, disable it. Windows® Network 8 9 Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
Installing the Driver & Software choose the machine from the list, and then click Next. Note This window will not appear if there is only one machine connected on the network, it will be chosen automatically. 16 If the machine is not yet configured for use on your network, the following screen appears. Click OK. The Configure IP Address window will appear. Enter an IP address for your machine that is suitable for your network by following the on-screen instructions.
STEP2 Installing the Driver & Software Windows® Network 6 Add port 137 for network scanning, enter the information below: 1) (Any description) 2) Localhost 3) 137 4) 137 5) Select UDP Then, click OK. 7 Make sure if the new settings are added and are checked, and then click OK. The MFL-Pro Suite has been installed and the installation is now complete.
Installing the Driver & Software Macintosh® For USB Interface Users (For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater) Important 3 Make sure that you have finished the instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the Machine on pages 4 through 11. Carefully route the USB cable through the trench and out the back of the machine as shown below and connect the cable to your computer. Note For Mac OS® X 10.2.0 to 10.2.3 users, upgrade to Mac OS ® X 10.2.4 or greater.
STEP2 6 7 8 Installing the Driver & Software Turn on your Macintosh ®. Macintosh® 12 Choose USB. Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Start Here OSX icon to install. Follow the on-screen instructions. 13 Choose DCP-XXXX (where XXXX is your Macintosh® USB model name), and then click Add. Note Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the software to install. After the installation, click Restart to finish inatalling the software.
Installing the Driver & Software Macintosh® 15 To install Presto!® PageManager®, click the Presto! PageManager icon and follow the on-screen instructions. Note When Presto!® PageManager® is installed OCR capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos Presto!® PageManager® has been installed and the installation is now complete. Macintosh® USB and documents using Presto!® PageManager®.
STEP2 Installing the Driver & Software Macintosh® For Network Interface Users (DCP-540CN only) (For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater) Important Improper Setup Make sure that you have finished the instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the Machine on pages 4 through 11. 1 Make sure that the cable does not restrict the cover from closing, or an error may occur. Using both hands, use the plastic tabs on both sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into the open position.
Installing the Driver & Software 8 Double-click the Start Here OSX icon to install. Follow the on-screen instructions. Macintosh® • The name you enter will appear on the machine’s LCD when you press the Scan key and choose a scan option. (For more information, see Network Scanning in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) 10 Click Add. 9 Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the software to install. After the installation, click Restart to finish installing the software.
STEP2 Installing the Driver & Software 14 Click Printer Setup Utility, then Quit Printer Setup Utility. Note For Mac OS® X 10.2.x users, click Print Center, then Quit Print Center. Macintosh® Network The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother printer driver, scanner driver and Brother ControlCenter2 have been installed and the installation is now complete. 15 To install Presto!® PageManager®, click the Presto! PageManager icon and follow the onscreen instructions.
For Network Users BRAdmin Professional configuration utility (For Windows® users) The BRAdmin Professional utility for Windows® is designed to manage your Brother network connected devices such as network-ready Multifunction devices and/or network-ready printers in a Local Area Network (LAN) environment. For more information on BRAdmin Professional, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. Installing the BRAdmin Professional configuration utility 1 2 2 Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
For Network Users BRAdmin Light configuration utility (For Mac OS® X users) The Brother BRAdmin Light software is a Java™ application that is designed for the Apple Mac OS® X environment. It supports some of the features of the Windows BRAdmin Professional software. For example, using the BRAdmin Light software, you can change some network settings on Brother’s network ready printers and multifunction devices. The BRAdmin Light software will be installed automatically when you install the MFL-Pro Suite.
Consumables 1 Replacement consumables When the time comes to replace ink cartridges, an error message will be indicated on the LCD. For more information about the ink cartridges for your machine, visit http://solutions.brother.com or contact your local Brother re-seller.
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. Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the U.S. and other countries. Macintosh and True Type are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. PaperPort is a registered trademark of ScanSoft, Inc.
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