Basic User’s Guide DCP-J172W Version 0 UK/IRE/GEN
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User's Guides and where do I find them? Which Guide? What's in it? Where is it? Product Safety Guide Read this Guide first. Please read the Safety Instructions before you set up your machine. See this Guide for trademarks and legal limitations. Printed / In the box Quick Setup Guide Follow the instructions for setting up your machine and installing the drivers and software for the operating system and connection type you are using.
Table of Contents (Basic User’s Guide) 1 General information 1 Using the documentation .......................................................................................1 Symbols and conventions used in the documentation ....................................1 Accessing Brother Utilities (Windows® 8) .............................................................2 Accessing the Advanced User’s Guide and Software and Network User’s Guide....................................................................
4 Making copies 24 How to copy ......................................................................................................... 24 Stop copying.................................................................................................. 24 Copy options........................................................................................................24 Paper Type ....................................................................................................25 Paper Size ...........
D Specifications 75 General ................................................................................................................75 Print media...........................................................................................................77 Copy ....................................................................................................................78 Scanner ...............................................................................................................
Table of Contents (Advanced User’s Guide) The Advanced User’s Guide explains the following features and operations. You can view the Advanced User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.
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1 General information Using the documentation 1 WARNING 1 Thank you for buying a Brother machine! Reading the documentation will help you make the most of your machine. Symbols and conventions used in the documentation The following symbols and conventions are used throughout the documentation. Bold Bold typeface identifies the buttons on your computer screen. Italics Italicized typeface emphasizes an important point or refers you to a related topic.
Chapter 1 Accessing Brother Utilities (Windows® 8) If you are using a tablet or PC running Windows® 8, you can make your selections either by tapping the screen or by clicking with your mouse. After the printer driver is installed, (Brother Utilities) appears on both the Start screen and the desktop. a Tap or click Brother Utilities from either the Start screen or the desktop.
General information a Turn on your PC. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. NOTE (Macintosh) a Turn on your Macintosh. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The following window will appear. b c Double-click the User’s Guides icon. d Click User’s Guides. If the country screen appears, choose your country. e After the list of User’s Guides appears, choose the Guide you want to read. If the Brother screen does not appear, go to Computer or My Computer.
Chapter 1 How to find Network setup instructions Your machine can be connected to a wireless network. Basic setup instructions (See Quick Setup Guide.) The wireless access point or router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ or AOSS™ (See Quick Setup Guide.) More information about network setup (See Software and Network User’s Guide.) 1 How to access Guides for Advanced Features 1 You can view and download these Guides from the Brother Solutions Center at: http://solutions.brother.com/.
General information Accessing Brother Support (Windows®) You can find all the contacts you will need, such as web support (Brother Solutions Center) on the CD-ROM. 1 Accessing Brother Support (Macintosh) 1 You can find all the contacts you will need, such as web support (Brother Solutions Center) on the CD-ROM. Click Brother Support on the Top Menu. The following screen will appear: Double-click the Brother Support icon. The following screen will appear: To access our website (http://www.
Chapter 1 Control panel overview 1 This is a Touchscreen LCD with an electrostatic Touchpanel that only shows the LEDs that can be used. 1 1 6 1.8"(44.9 mm) Touchscreen LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) This is a Touchscreen LCD. You can access the menus and options by pressing them as they are displayed on this screen. You can adjust the control panel angle to read the Touchscreen more easily. Hold the edge of the control panel to avoid accidentally pressing any of the Touchscreen options.
General information 1 2 4 3 2 Touchpanel: The LEDs on the Touchpanel only light up when they are available for use. The warning icon Back to view the instruction on the Touchscreen. For information about error messages, see Error and maintenance messages on page 42. Press to return to the Home screen. Cancel 3 Press to cancel an operation when lit. s or t Press to display the previous or next page. The Up and Down Arrows do not light up when there is only one page.
Chapter 1 4 Power On/Off Press 5 Lets you connect the Brother machine to an to turn on the machine. Press and hold down Internet service when you press to turn off the 6 , it will still periodically clean the print head to maintain print quality. To prolong the life of the print head, provide better ink efficiency and maintain print quality, you should keep your machine connected to the power at all times. 1.8"(44.
General information b Press s or t on the Touchpanel to display General Setup. Shortcut Settings 1 1 You can add the copy settings you use most frequently by setting them as your Shortcuts. Later you can recall and apply these settings quickly and easily. You can add a maximum of three Shortcuts. The following settings can be included in a Copy Shortcut: c d Press General Setup. Press s or t to display Paper Type.
Chapter 1 f g Press s or t to display the available settings for the mode you chose in step e, and then press the setting you want to change. Press s or t to display the available options for the setting, and then press the new option you want to set. Repeat steps f and g until you have chosen all the settings for this Shortcut. Changing Shortcuts 1 You can change the settings in a Shortcut. a Press b Press s or t on the Touchpanel to display Shortcut Settings. Press Shortcut Settings.
General information l Press Volume Settings . NOTE Deleting Shortcuts 1 You can choose from a range of sound volume levels. a Press a Press b Press s or t on the Touchpanel to display Shortcut Settings. Press Shortcut Settings. b Press s or t to display General Setup. c d e f Press General Setup. (Settings). c Press the Shortcut ( you want to delete. d Press Delete to delete the Shortcut that you chose in step c. Press Yes to confirm. e Press ) that .
Chapter 1 Touchscreen LCD Setting the backlight brightness If you are having difficulty reading the Touchscreen LCD, try changing the brightness setting. a Press b Press s or t to display General Setup. c d Press General Setup. e f g h 12 (Settings). Press s or t to display LCD Settings. Press LCD Settings. Press Backlight. Press s or t to display Light, Med or Dark, and then press the option you want. Press .
2 Loading paper 2 b Loading paper and other print media Lift the output paper tray cover (1). 2 2 1 Load only one size of paper and one type of paper in the paper tray at any time. (For more information about paper size, weight and thickness, see Choosing the right print media on page 21.) a Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. c NOTE • If the paper support flap (1) is open, close it, and then close the paper support (2).
Chapter 2 d Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. NOTE If you want to add paper before the tray is empty, remove the paper from the tray and combine it with the paper you are adding. Always fan the stack of paper well before loading it in the tray. If you add paper without fanning the stack, the machine may feed multiple pages. f NOTE Always make sure that the paper is not curled or wrinkled. e 1 Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge in first.
Loading paper h Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine. IMPORTANT DO NOT use the following types of envelopes, as they will not feed correctly: • That are of a baggy construction. 2 • That have windows. • That are embossed (have raised writing on them). • That have clasps or staples. • That are pre-printed on the inside. i While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper support (1) until it locks into place, and then unfold the paper support flap (2).
Chapter 2 b Put envelopes in the paper tray with the address side down. If the envelope flaps are on the long edge, load the envelopes in the tray with the flap on the left, as shown in the illustration. Gently press and slide the paper width guides (1) and paper length guide (2) to fit the size of the envelopes. If you have problems printing on envelopes with the flap on the short edge, try the following: a b Open the envelope flap.
Loading paper Unprintable area 2 The printable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures show the unprintable areas on cut-sheet paper and envelopes. The machine can print in the shaded areas of cut-sheet paper when the Borderless print feature is available and turned on. (See Software and Network User’s Guide.
Chapter 2 Paper settings Paper Type To get the best print quality, set the machine for the type of paper you are using. a b c d e f g Press (Settings). Press s or t on the Touchpanel to display General Setup. Press General Setup. Press s or t to display Paper Type. Press Paper Type. Press s or t to display Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71, Other Glossy or Transparency, and then press the option you want to set. Press .
Loading paper Acceptable paper and other print media 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 have chosen, always set the Paper Type to match the type of paper that is loaded in the tray. You can use plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy paper, transparencies and envelopes. Recommended print media 2 To get the best print quality, we suggest using the Brother paper listed in the table.
Chapter 2 IMPORTANT DO NOT use the following kinds of paper: • Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped paper 1 1 1 2 mm or greater curl may cause jams to occur. • Extremely shiny or highly textured paper • Paper that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked • Short grain paper Paper capacity of the output paper tray cover Up to 50 sheets of 80 g/m2 A4 paper. Transparencies and photo paper must be picked up from the output paper tray cover one page at a time to avoid smudging.
Loading paper Choosing the right print media 2 Paper type and size for each operation Paper Type 2 Paper Size Cut-Sheet Cards Envelopes Transparencies 2 Usage Copy Printer A4 210 297 mm (8.3 11.7 in.) Yes Yes Letter 215.9 279.4 mm (8 1/2 11 in.) Yes Yes Executive 184 267 mm (7 1/4 10 1/2 in.) – Yes A5 148 210 mm (5.8 8.3 in.) Yes Yes A6 105 148 mm (4.1 5.8 in.) – Yes Photo 10 15 cm (4 6 in.) Yes Yes Photo 2L 13 18 cm (5 7 in.
3 Loading documents How to load documents b 3 3 Using the document guidelines on the left and top, place the document face down in the upper left corner of the scanner glass. You can make copies, or scan from the scanner glass. Using the scanner glass 3 1 You can use the scanner glass to copy, or scan single pages or pages of a book. Document sizes supported Length: Up to 297 mm Width: Up to 215.9 mm Weight: Up to 2 kg How to load documents a 3 3 1 Lift the document cover.
Loading documents Unscannable area 3 The scannable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures show the unscannable areas.
4 Making copies How to copy 4 The following steps show the basic copy operation. a b Copy options (Basic User’s Guide) For information about changing the following copy settings, see page 25. (Copy). Paper Type The Touchscreen shows: Paper Size (Advanced User’s Guide) For information about changing the following copy settings, see Advanced User’s Guide: Copy options. 1 Quality Enlarge/Reduce 1 Page Layout No.
Making copies Paper Type 4 If you are copying on a special type of paper, set the machine for the type of paper you are using to get the best print quality. a b c d e f g h i Load your document. Press (Copy). Enter the number of copies you want. Press Options. Press s or t on the Touchpanel to display Paper Type. Press Paper Type. Press s or t to display Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71, Other Glossy or Transparency, and then press the option you want to set.
5 How to print from a computer Printing a document The machine can receive and print data from your computer. To print from a computer, you must install the printer driver. (For more information, see Software and Network User’s Guide.) a Install the Brother printer driver from the CD-ROM. (See Quick Setup Guide.) b From your application, choose the Print command. c Choose the name of your machine in the Print dialog box and click Properties or Preferences, depending on the application you are using.
6 How to scan to a computer Before scanning 6 6 To use the machine as a scanner, install a scanner driver. If the machine is on a network, configure it with a TCP/IP address. Install the scanner drivers from the CD-ROM. (See Quick Setup Guide: Install MFL-Pro Suite.) Configure the machine with a TCP/IP address if network scanning does not work. (For more information, see Software and Network User’s Guide.
Chapter 6 Scanning a document as a PDF file using ControlCenter4 (Windows®) (For detailed information, see Software and Network User’s Guide.) NOTE • The screens on your PC may vary depending on your model. • This section is based on using the Advanced Mode of ControlCenter4. ControlCenter4 is a software utility that lets you quickly and easily access the applications you use most often. Using ControlCenter4 eliminates the need to manually launch specific applications. a b Load your document.
How to scan to a computer e Set the scanning configuration. Click Configuration, and then select Button settings, Scan and File. The configuration dialog box appears. You can change the default settings. 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 Choose PDF (*.pdf) from the File Type drop-down list. 2 You can enter the file name you want to use for the document. 3 You can save the file to the default folder, or choose your preferred folder by clicking the (Browse) button.
Chapter 6 g Click File. h Press Scan. The machine starts the scanning process. The folder where the scanned data is saved will open automatically.
How to scan to a computer How to change the machine’s SCAN mode settings for PDF scanning 6 You can change your machine’s Scan mode settings using ControlCenter4. (Windows®) a (Windows® XP, Windows Vista® and Windows® 7) Open ControlCenter4 by clicking (Start)/All Programs/Brother/DCP-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name)/ControlCenter4. The ControlCenter4 application will open.
Chapter 6 e Choose the File tab. You can change the default settings. 1 2 3 4 5 1 Choose PDF (*.pdf) from the File Type drop-down list. 2 You can enter the file name you want to use for the document. 3 You can save the file to the default folder, or choose your preferred folder by clicking the (Browse) button. 4 You can choose a scanning resolution from the Resolution drop-down list. 5 You can choose the document size from the Document Size drop-down list. f 32 Click OK.
How to scan to a computer How to scan a document as a PDF file using the Touchscreen a Load your document. (See How to load documents on page 22.) b Press c d e Press s or t on the Touchpanel to display Scan to File. 6 (Scan). Press Scan to File. If the machine is connected to a network, press the PC Name. Do one of the following: If you want to use the default settings, go to step j. If you want to change the default settings, go to step f. f g Press Options.
A Routine maintenance Replacing the ink cartridges Your machine is equipped with an ink dot counter. The ink dot counter 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 display a message. The Touchscreen will show which ink cartridge is low or needs replacing. Be sure to follow the Touchscreen prompts to replace the ink cartridges in the correct order.
Routine maintenance b Press the lock release lever as shown to release the cartridge indicated on the Touchscreen. Remove the cartridge from the machine. d Turn the green release lever on the orange protective packing (1) counterclockwise until it releases the vacuum seal. Then remove the orange protective packing as shown. 2 1 A 2 1 c Open the new ink cartridge bag for the colour indicated on the Touchscreen, and then take out the ink cartridge.
e f Each colour has its own correct position. Insert the ink cartridge in the direction of the arrow on the label. Gently push the back of the ink cartridge—marked PUSH— until the cartridge lever lifts, and then close the ink cartridge cover. NOTE • If you replaced an ink cartridge, for example Black, the Touchscreen may ask you to verify that it is a brand new one (for example, Did You Change Black). For each new cartridge you installed, press Yes to reset the ink dot counter for that colour.
Routine maintenance Cleaning and checking the machine Cleaning the scanner glass a Unplug the machine from the electrical socket. b Lift the document cover (1). Clean the scanner glass (2) and the white plastic (3) with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with a non-flammable glass cleaner. Cleaning the print head A A A To maintain good print quality, the machine will automatically clean the print head when needed. You can start the cleaning process manually if there is a print quality problem.
NOTE • If you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved, try installing a new Brother Original Innobella™ ink cartridge for each problem colour. Try cleaning the print head again up to five more times. If the print has not improved contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer. j Check the quality of the four colour blocks on the sheet. k The Touchscreen asks you if the print quality is OK.
Routine maintenance h i IMPORTANT DO NOT touch the print head. Touching the print head may cause permanent damage and may void the print head's warranty. Press Alignment. Press Start. The machine starts printing the Alignment Check Sheet. NOTE i When a print head nozzle is clogged the printed sample looks like this. After the print head nozzle is cleaned, the horizontal lines are gone.
Setting the date and time A Setting the date and time allows the machine to clean the print head regularly and maintain optimum print quality. a Press b Press s or t on the Touchpanel to display Initial Setup. c d e f Press Initial Setup. g Enter the two digits for the month on the Touchscreen, and then press OK. h Enter the two digits for the day on the Touchscreen, and then press OK. i Enter the time (in 24-hour format) using the keyboard on the Touchscreen. Press OK.
B Troubleshooting B If you think there is a problem with your machine, check each of the items below first and follow the troubleshooting tips. You can correct most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. Identifying your problem B First, check the following: The machine's power cord is connected correctly and the machine's power switch is turned on.
Error and maintenance messages As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur and consumable items may need to be replaced. If this happens, your machine identifies the error or required routine maintenance and shows the appropriate message. The most common error and maintenance messages are shown in the table. You can clear most errors and perform routine maintenance by yourself.
Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Action Cannot Detect Ink If you are using non Brother Original ink, the machine may not detect the ink volume. Replace the cartridge with a Brother Original ink cartridge. If the error message remains, contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer. Cannot Print One or more of the ink cartridges have reached the end of their life. The machine will stop all print operations. Replace the ink cartridges. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 34.
Error Message Cause Action Ink Absorber Full The ink absorber box or flushing box is full. These components are periodic maintenance items that may require replacement after a period of time to ensure optimum performance from your Brother machine. Because these components are periodic maintenance items, the replacement is not covered under the warranty.
Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Action No Ink Cartridge An ink cartridge is not installed correctly. Take out the new ink cartridge and re-install it slowly and firmly until the cartridge lever lifts. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 34.) No Paper Fed The machine is out of paper or paper is not correctly loaded in the paper tray. Do one of the following: Refill the paper in the paper tray, and then press OK on the Touchscreen.
Error Message Cause Action Paper Jam The paper is jammed in the machine. Remove the jammed paper. (See Printer jam or paper jam on page 48.) Make sure the paper length guide is set to the correct paper size. If there is a repeat paper jam, a small piece of paper may be stuck in the machine. Make sure paper is not still jammed in the machine. (See Additional paper jam clear operations on page 51.) Screen init. Fail Unable to CleanXX Unable to Init.
Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Action Wrong Paper Size The Paper Size setting does not match the size of paper in the tray. Or, you did not set the paper guides in the tray to the indicators for the paper size you are using. 1 Check that the Paper Size you choose matches the size of paper in the tray. (See Paper Size on page 18.) 2 Make sure you loaded the paper in a Portrait position, by setting the paper guides at the indicators for your paper size.
Error animations B d Place both hands under the plastic tabs on both sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover into the open position. e Pull the jammed paper (1) out of the machine. Error animations display step-by-step instructions when paper gets jammed in your machine. You can read the steps at your own pace by pressing t to see the next step and s to go back a step. Printer jam or paper jam B Locate and remove the jammed paper by following these steps.
Troubleshooting f Move the print head (if necessary) to take out any paper remaining in this area. Make sure that jammed paper is not left in the corners of the machine (1) and (2). 1 2 IMPORTANT • DO NOT touch the encoder strip (1). Doing this may cause damage to the machine. • If the print head is in the right corner as shown in the illustration (2), you cannot move it. Re-connect the power cord. Hold down until the print head moves to the centre.
g Make sure you look carefully inside the machine (1) for any pieces of paper. i 1 h 50 Open the Jam Clear Cover (1) at the back of the machine. 1 j Remove the jammed paper. k Close the Jam Clear Cover. Make sure the cover is closed correctly. Look inside the machine from a lower angle, and make sure there are no pieces of paper remaining.
Troubleshooting l Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine. o Re-connect the power cord. NOTE If there is a repeat paper jam, a small piece of paper may be stuck in the machine. (See Additional paper jam clear operations on page 51.) Additional paper jam clear operations m a Unplug the machine from the electrical socket. b Pull the paper tray (1) completely out of the machine. Lift the scanner cover (1) to release the lock.
d Place both hands under the plastic tabs on both sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover into the open position. f e 52 Load one sheet of thick A4 or Letter sized paper, such as glossy paper, deep into the machine as shown in the illustration. If the thick paper is pushing any jammed paper out, remove the jammed paper.
Troubleshooting IMPORTANT i Load one sheet of thick A4 or Letter sized paper, such as glossy paper, deep into the machine as shown in the illustration. j If the thick paper is pushing any jammed paper out, remove the jammed paper. DO NOT touch the encoder strip (1). Doing this may cause damage to the machine. 1 g h Pull the thick paper out of the machine. B Open the Jam Clear Cover (1) at the back of the machine.
IMPORTANT m DO NOT touch the encoder strip (1). Doing this may cause damage to the machine. Lift the scanner cover (1) to release the lock. Gently push the scanner cover support down (2) and close the scanner cover (3) using both hands. 1 1 3 2 CAUTION k l 54 Pull the thick paper out of the machine. Close the Jam Clear Cover. Make sure the cover is closed correctly. Be careful not to pinch your fingers when you close the scanner cover. n Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine.
Troubleshooting If you are having difficulty with your machine B NOTE • For technical help, you must contact Brother customer support. • If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the following chart and follow the troubleshooting tips. You can correct most problems by yourself. • If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. Printing Difficulties Difficulty Suggestions No printout.
Printing Difficulties (continued) Difficulty Suggestions No printout. The document will not print if the old, unprinted data remains in the printer driver spooler. Open the printer icon, and then delete all the data. Your printer icon can be found in the following way: (continued) (Windows® XP and Windows Server® 2003) Click Start/Printers and Faxes. (Windows Vista® and Windows Server ® 2008) Click /Control Panel/Hardware and Sound/Printers.
Troubleshooting Print Quality Difficulties Difficulty Suggestions Poor print quality. Check the print quality. (See Checking the print quality on page 38.) Make sure that the Media Type setting in the printer driver or the Paper Type setting in the machine’s menu matches the type of paper you are using. (See Paper Type on page 18.) (See Software and Network User’s Guide.) Make sure that your ink cartridges are fresh.
Print Quality Difficulties (continued) Difficulty Suggestions Printing appears dirty or ink seems to run. Make sure you are using the recommended types of paper. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 19.) Don't handle the paper until the ink is dry. Make sure the print side is face down in the paper tray. Make sure you are using Brother Original Innobella™ ink. If you are using photo paper, make sure that you have set the correct paper type.
Troubleshooting Paper Handling Difficulties (continued) Difficulties Suggestions Machine feeds multiple pages. Do the following: (See Loading paper and other print media on page 13.) Make sure the paper is loaded correctly in the paper tray. Remove all the paper from the tray and fan the stack of paper well, then put it back in the tray. Make sure you do not push the paper in too far. Make sure the Jam Clear Cover is closed correctly. (See Printer jam or paper jam on page 48.
Network Difficulties Difficulty Suggestions Cannot print over the network. Make sure that your machine is powered on and is online and in the Ready mode. Print a Network Configuration Report (See Advanced User’s Guide: Reports.) and check the current Network settings printed in this list. If you are using a wireless connection or are having Network problems, see Software and Network User’s Guide. The network scanning feature does not work.
Troubleshooting Machine Information Checking the serial number B Press b Press s or t on the Touchpanel to display Machine Info. c d Press Machine Info. e Press 1 Machine Reset You can reset all the machine’s settings that you have changed, such as the Date and Time. 2 Network (Settings). You can reset the print server back to its factory settings, such as the password and IP address information. 3 All Settings You can restore all settings to their factory defaults. Press Serial No.
C Settings and features tables Using the Settings tables Your machine’s Touchscreen LCD is easy to set up and operate. All you have to do is press the settings and options you want to set as they are displayed on the screen. We have created step-by-step Settings tables and Features tables so you can see all the available choices for each setting and feature at-a-glance. You can use these tables to quickly choose your preferred settings in the machine.
Settings and features tables Settings tables C The Settings tables will help you understand the selections in the machine's menu. The factory settings are shown in bold with an asterisk. (Settings) C Level1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions Page Shortcut Settings Copy — Quality Lets you quickly and easily recall and apply your previously stored preferred settings. 9 Lets you check the print quality or alignment. 38 Lets you clean the print head.
Level1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions Page General Setup Beep — Off Adjusts the volume of the sounds when you press the Touchscreen or Touchpanel. 11 You can adjust the brightness of the Touchscreen backlight. 12 You can set how long the Touchscreen backlight stays on for after the last finger press.
Settings and features tables Level1 Level2 Level3 Level4 Options Descriptions Page Network WLAN TCP/IP BOOT Method Auto* Chooses the BOOT method that best suits your needs. See Static RARP . BOOTP DHCP IP Address [000-255]. [000-255]. Enter the IP address. [000-255]. [000-255] Subnet Mask [000-255]. [000-255]. Enter the Subnet mask. [000-255]. [000-255] Gateway [000-255]. [000-255]. Enter the Gateway address. [000-255]. [000-255] Node Name BRWXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter the Node name.
Level1 Level2 Level3 Level4 Options Descriptions Page Network WLAN WLAN Assistant — — See . (Continued) (Continued) You can configure your wireless network settings using the Brother CD-ROM. Setup Wizard — — You can manually configure your print server for a wireless network. WPS/AOSS — — You can easily configure your wireless network settings using the one-button push method. WPS w/PIN Code — — You can easily configure your wireless network settings using WPS with a PIN.
Settings and features tables Level1 Level2 Level3 Level4 Options Descriptions Page Network WLAN Enable — — On Lets you use the wireless network connection. See (Continued) Off* Network Reset — — Yes No . Restores all network settings back to the factory default. See Software and Network User’s Guide. Go to the Brother Solutions Center to download Web Connect Guide at http://solutions.brother.com/. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Features tables C (Copy) C Level1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions Page Options Quality — Normal* Choose the Copy resolution for the next copy. See Choose the paper type that matches the paper in the tray. 25 Choose the paper size that matches the paper in the tray. 25 See Best Paper Type — Plain Paper* Inkjet Paper .
Settings and features tables Level1 Level2 Level3 Options Density — Options (Continued) -2 Descriptions Page Adjusts the density of copies. See . -1 0 +1 +2 Stack/Sort — Stack* Sort Page Layout — Off(1in1)* 2in1(P) You can choose to stack or sort multiple copies. You can make N in 1, 2 in 1 ID, or Poster copies. 2in1(L) 2in1(ID) 4in1(P) 4in1(L) Poster (2x1) Poster (2x2) Poster (3x3) Advanced Settings — Off* Remove Background Changes the amount of background colour that is removed.
(Scan) C Level1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions Page Scan to File PC Options (For more information, see the Options (for Scan to File, Scan to email and Scan to Image) in the following table.) Configure the detailed settings. See Scan to email PC Options (For more information, see the Options (for Scan to File, Scan to email and Scan to Image) in the following table.) Configure the detailed settings.
Settings and features tables Options (for Scan to File, Scan to email and Scan to Image) C Level1 Level2 Options1 Descriptions Page Options Set with TouchPanel Off (Set with Computer)* If you want to use the Touchscreen to change the machine’s settings, choose On. See On . The settings below will appear when On is selected in Set with TouchPanel. Scan Type Colour* Black and White Resolution 100 dpi 200 dpi* You can choose the scan type for your document.
(Web) C Level1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions Page Web Apps — — See — — Lets you connect the Brother machine to an Internet service. Box — — Google Drive™ — — Evernote® — — Dropbox — — Facebook — — Picasa Web Albums™ — — Flickr® — — SkyDrive ® . Web services may have been added and/or service names may have been changed by the provider since this document was published.
Settings and features tables (Wi-Fi Setup) C NOTE After the Wi-Fi® is set up, you cannot change the settings from your Home screen. Change any settings for the Wi-Fi connection in the Settings screen. Level1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions Page Setup Wizard — — You can manually configure your print server for a wireless network. See . Setup with PC — — You can configure the Wi-Fi settings using a PC.
Entering Text C When you need to enter text into the machine the keyboard will appear on the Touchscreen. Press to cycle among letters, numbers, and special characters. Inserting spaces To enter a space, press C twice to choose special characters, then press the space button . Or, you can press c twice to move the cursor. NOTE The characters that are available may differ depending on your country.
D Specifications D General D NOTE This chapter provides a summary of the machine’s specifications. For additional specifications visit http://www.brother.com/. Printer Type Inkjet Print Head Mono: Piezo with 210 nozzles 1 Colour: Piezo with 70 nozzles 3 Memory Capacity 64 MB LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 1.8 in. (44.9 mm) TFT Colour Touchscreen LCD 1 and Touchpanel Power Source AC 220 to 240V 50/60Hz Power Consumption 2 Copying Mode: Approx. 16 W 3 Ready Mode: Approx. 3.
Dimension 161 mm 410 mm 374 mm 471 mm Weight 6.9 kg Noise Level Sound Pressure Operating: LpAm = 50 dB(A) (Maximum) 1 Sound Power 2 3 Copying 4: LWAd = 5.98 B(A) (Mono) LWAd = 5.77 B(A) (Colour) Temperature Humidity Document Size Ready: LWAd = 2.97 B(A) (Mono/Colour) Operating: 10 to 35 C Best Print Quality: 20 to 33 C Operating: 20 to 80% (without condensation) Best Print Quality: 20 to 80% (without condensation) Width: Max. 215.9 mm Length: Max.
Specifications Print media Paper Input D Paper type: Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper (coated paper), Glossy Paper 1 and Transparency 1 2 Paper size 3: A4, Executive, Letter, A5, A6, Envelopes (Com-10, DL, C5, Monarch), Photo (10 15 cm), Photo 2L (13 18 cm) and Index Card (127 203 mm) Width: 98 mm - 215.9 mm Length: 148 mm - 297 mm For more details, see Paper weight, thickness and capacity on page 21. Maximum paper tray capacity: Approx.
Copy D Colour/Monochrome Yes/Yes Copy Width 204 mm 1 Multiple Copies Stacks/Sorts up to 99 pages Enlarge/Reduce 25% to 400% (in increments of 1%) Resolution Prints up to 1200 2400 dpi 1 78 When copying on A4 size paper.
Specifications Scanner D Colour/Monochrome Yes/Yes TWAIN Compliant Yes (Windows® XP 1/Windows Vista®/Windows® 7/Windows® 8) (Mac OS X v10.6.8, 10.7.x, 10.8.x) WIA Compliant Yes (Windows® XP 1/Windows Vista®/Windows® 7/Windows® 8) ICA Compliant Yes (Mac OS X v10.6.8, 10.7.x, 10.8.
Printer D Resolution Up to 1200 6000 dpi Printing Width 3 204 mm [210 mm (borderless) 1] Borderless 2 A4, Letter, A6, Photo (10 15 cm), Index Card (127 203 mm), Photo 2L (13 18 cm) Print Speed 4 1 When the Borderless feature is set to On. 2 See Paper type and size for each operation on page 21. 3 When printing on A4 size paper. 4 For detailed specifications visit http://www.brother.com/.
Specifications Interfaces D USB 1 2 A USB 2.0 interface cable that is no longer than 2 m. Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure/Ad-hoc Mode) 1 Your machine has a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface. The machine can also be connected to a computer that has a USB 1.1 interface. 2 Third party USB ports are not supported.
Network D NOTE For more information about the Network specifications, see the Software and Network User’s Guide. You can connect your machine to a network for Network Printing and Network Scanning 1. Also included is Brother BRAdmin Light 2 Network Management software. Wireless Network Security SSID (32 characters), WEP 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (AES) Wireless Setup Support Utility AOSS™ Yes WPS Yes 1 See Computer requirements on page 83.
Specifications Computer requirements D SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE FUNCTIONS Hard Disk Space to install PC Interface Computer Platform & Operating System Version Windows® Operating System USB 2 Wireless 802.11b/g/n Printing Processor 32bit (x86) or 64bit (x64) processor For Applications For Drivers (including Drivers) 150 MB 1 GB Windows Vista® 1 500 MB 1.
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 The first time you install a set of ink cartridges the machine will use an amount of ink to fill the ink delivery tubes for high quality printouts. This process will only happen once. After this process is complete the cartridges provided with your machine will have a lower yield than standard cartridges (80%).
E Index A Unable to Init. ....................................... 46 Unable to Print ..................................... 46 Unable to Scan ..................................... 46 Wrong Paper Size ................................ 47 Apple Macintosh See Software and Network User’s Guide. B G Brother CreativeCenter ........................................5 Greyscale ................................................ 79 C Cleaning print head ..............................................37 scanner ...
P T Paper ................................................ 19, 77 capacity .................................................21 loading ........................................... 13, 15 loading envelopes .................................15 printable area ........................................17 size ........................................................18 type ................................................ 18, 21 Photo paper .............................................21 Print difficulties ........
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