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Brother DCP-1000 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 DCP-1000 ® version A...
  • Page 2 If You Need to Call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: DCP-1000 Serial Number*: Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: * The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain this Owner’s Manual with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of theft, fire or warranty service.

  • Page 3: Brother Numbers

    Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use fax-back system, so you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. This system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to send faxes to any fax machine.

  • Page 4: Ordering Accessories And Supplies

    Calls must be made from within that country. For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from Brother.

  • Page 5: Compilation And Publication Notice

    OR OTHERWISE), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50. 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.
  • Page 6 BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state. This warranty is given only to the first end-use purchaser accompanying product (referred to in this warranty as “this Product”).
  • Page 7 BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (iii) the proper packaging instructions are not followed and has caused damage to the product; or (iv) the warranty period your Product has expired or has not been sufficiently validated with a copy of the proof of purchase (bill of sale).
  • Page 8 Brother Authorized Service Representative, or from the use of supplies or consumable items that are non-Brother products. Operation of the Copier/Printer in excess of the specifications or with the Serial Number or Rating Label removed shall be deemed abuse and all repairs thereafter shall be the sole liability of the end-user/purchaser.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Getting to Know Your Digital Copier/Printer ... 1-1 Using This Manual ... 1-1 Finding Information... 1-1 Conventions Used in this Manual... 1-1 DCP-1000 Control Panel Overview Inserting Originals for Copying (and Scanning) ... 1-4 Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)... 1-4 Recommended Environment ... 1-4 Setting the Special Media Lever...
  • Page 10 Copy Mode (Type of Original)... 5-9 Copy Contrast ... 5-10 Paper Type... 5-10 Paper Size ... 5-10 Using Brother DCP as a Printer ... 6-1 Special Printing Features... 6-1 Windows Bi-directional Parallel Interface... 6-1 Printing from Your PC ... 6-1 Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder ...
  • Page 11 Printer Driver Settings (For Windows Using the Brother DCP-1000 Printer Driver... 7-1 Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows Basic Tab... 7-2 Paper Size ... 7-3 Multiple Page... 7-3 Border Line... 7-3 Orientation... 7-3 Copies ... 7-3 Collate... 7-4 Media Type... 7-4 Advanced Tab ...
  • Page 12 *3 Document Options ... 7-18 Device Settings Tab (Not Available)... 7-19 Using the Windows (For Windows Brother MFL Pro Control Center ... 8-1 AutoLoad the Brother Control Center ... 8-1 How to Turn Off AutoLoad... 8-2 Using the Scan Key ... 8-2 Using the Control Panel Keys ...
  • Page 13 To Access the On-Line Documentation... 10-1 To Install Automatic E-mail Printing (Optional Application) ... 10-1 Using the Brother machine with a New Power Macintosh G3, G4 or iMac™/iBook ... 11-1 Set up Your USB Equipped Apple G3,G4, iMac™ or iBook with Mac OS 8.5/8.51/8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1...
  • Page 14 Using Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your Apple Accessing the Scanner ... 11-4 Scanning an Image into Your Macintosh G3, G4 or iMac ... 11-4 Settings in the Scanner Window... 11-5 Image... 11-5 Scanning Area ...
  • Page 15 Replacing the Drum Unit... 13-20 Glossary... G-1 Specifications ... S-1 Product Description ... S-1 Scanner ... S-1 Printer ... S-1 Consumable Items ... S-2 Computer Requirements... S-2 Electrical and Environment ... S-3 Parallel Interface... S-4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface ... S-4 Index ...I-1...

  • Page 17: Getting To Know Your Digital Copier/Printer

    Digital Copier/Printer Using This Manual Thank you for purchasing a Brother Digital Copier/Printer (DCP). This machine has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you through programming your machine. However, you can use your machine to its fullest potential by taking a few minutes to read this manual.

  • Page 18: Dcp-1000 Control Panel Overview

    DCP-1000 Control Panel Overview Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): The LCD displays messages to help you set up and operate your machine. Ratio Enlargement and reduction percentages will be displayed. Contrast This area shows the degree of contrast you selected by pressing the Contrast key.

  • Page 19: Navigation Keys

    Reset Clears data from the printer memory. G E T T I N G T O K N O W Y O U R D I G I T A L C O P I E R / P R I N T E R...

  • Page 20: Inserting Originals For Copying (And Scanning)

    Inserting Originals for Copying (and Scanning) You can copy and scan from the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) or from the scanner glass. Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) The ADF can hold up to 30 pages, feeding each one individually through the machine.

  • Page 21: Setting The Special Media Lever

    Setting the Special Media Lever You can use the special media lever to select the Regular position ( ) or Special position. ( ) To feed special types of originals (such as coated paper or glossy paper), move the special media lever to the Special position ( ). It will allow the original to feed through the ADF without slipping or jamming.
  • Page 22 Press Copy to begin copying. —OR— Press Scan to to begin scanning. Repeat Steps 1 to 4 for each page of your original. Press Stop/Exit to cancel. 1 - 6 G E T T I N G T O K N O W Y O U R D I G I T A L C O P I E R / P R I N T E R...

  • Page 23: Assembly

    FCC Emission Requirements when you connect the DCP to your computer using a USB cable or a bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-877-BROTHER (in Note USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in Montreal). See...

  • Page 24: Choosing A Location

    Choosing a Location Place your DCP on a flat stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place that is free of vibration and shocks. Place the machine near a standard, grounded power outlet. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 50°F and 95°F (10°–35°C).

  • Page 25: Assembly

    Assembly Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge) Unpack the drum unit assembly, including the toner cartridge, and gently rock it from side to side five or six times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. To prevent damage to the drum, do NOT expose it to light for longer than a few minutes.
  • Page 26 Open the scanner cover of the DCP by pulling the lever toward you and lifting the cover. Holding the drum unit by its handles, insert it into the machine. Close the scanner cover. 2 - 4 A S S E M B L Y...

  • Page 27: Setting Up The Dcp

    Setting Up the DCP Follow the instructions below to connect the power cord. Power Cord Connect the power cord. Turn on the power switch. WARNING This machine must be grounded using a three-prong plug. Lightning and power surges can damage this product! We recommend that you use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line, or unplug the power cord during a lightning storm.
  • Page 28 Attach the plastic paper support to the multi-purpose sheet feeder. Pull out the paper tray and the extension. If your paper size is Letter or A4, unfold the paper stopper. 2 - 6 A S S E M B L Y (For legal paper) (For Letter/A4 paper)

  • Page 29: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Adjust the guides to fit the paper (to help prevent paper jams). Fan the paper well. Push down the paper lever. Load the paper with the lever down. Make sure the print side is toward the DCP and the paper level is stacked below the paper mark.

  • Page 30: Paper Capacity Of Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder

    Paper Capacity of Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder: Up to 0.87 inch (22 mm) in height (up to the mark) Approx. 200 sheets of 20 lb. (75 g/m envelopes Output Tray: Approx. 50 sheets of 20 lb. (75 g/m Cut Sheet Basis Weight 17 to 42 lb.

  • Page 31: On-Screen Programming

    On-Screen Programming User-Friendly Programming We have designed your DCP with on-screen programming using navigation keys. User-friendly programming helps you take full advantage of all the menu selections your DCP has to offer. Since your programming is done on the LCD, we created step-by-step on-screen prompts to help you program your machine.

  • Page 32: Navigation Keys

    Navigation Keys You can access the menu mode by pressing Menu/Set. When you enter the Menu, the LCD scrolls: Press 1 for General Setup Menu—OR— Press 2 for Copy Menu — OR — You can scroll more quickly through the each menu level by pressing then set an option by pressing Menu/Set when that option appears on the LCD.

  • Page 33: Menu Table

    Menu Table To access the menu, press Main Menu Submenu 1. GENERAL 1. BEEPER SETUP 2. SLEEP MODE 3. PRINT DENSITY 0. LOCAL LANGUAGE (Canada Only) 2. COPY 1. COPY MODE 2. CONTRAST 3. PAPER TYPE 4. PAPER SIZE Menu/Set. to accept Stop to Exit...

  • Page 34: Key Operations Table

    Enlarge the size of copies. Reset your temporary copy settings back to the user default set- tings. Clear data from the printer memory. Scan the next original into your computer and select the type of destination: word pro- cessing, graphics or E-mail application.

  • Page 35: Custom Settings

    Custom Settings Custom Settings Toner Save You can conserve toner using this feature. When you set Toner Save to ON, print appears somewhat lighter. The default setting is OFF. Press Toner Save. Press to select Setting the Beeper Volume You can set the beeper to LOW, When the beeper is set to press a key or make an error.

  • Page 36: Sleep Mode

    Sleep Mode Setting the Sleep Mode reduces power consumption while the machine is idle. You can choose how long the machine is idle (from 00 to 99 minutes) before it drops into sleep mode. The timer automatically resets itself after the machine receives a PC data, or makes a copy.

  • Page 37: Using The Reports Key

    Using the Reports Key Two reports are available: 1.HELP LIST 2.USER SETTINGS To Print a Report Press Reports. to select the report you want, and then press Menu/Set. Press —OR— Enter the number of the report you want to print. For example, press 1 to print the Help List.

  • Page 38: Making Copies

    Making Copies Using the Machine as a Copier You can copy from either the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) or from the scanner glass. (See pages 1-4 to 1-6 for details.) You can use the DCP as a copy machine, making up to 99 copies at a time.

  • Page 39: Making Multiple Copies (Using The Adf)

    Making Multiple Copies (Using the ADF) Place the original face up in the ADF. Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99). Press Copy. To sort the copies, use Sort key. (See Sorting Multiple Copies (Using the ADF), page 5-5.) Single or Multiple Copies (Using the Scanner Glass)

  • Page 40: Temporary Copy Settings

    Temporary Copy Settings The Copy keys on the control panel enable you to combine multiple settings quickly and easily. The keys Sort, Copy Mode, Paper Size, Contrast and Options allow you to adjust copy settings temporarily. And the DCP returns to its default settings 45 seconds after it finishes copying.

  • Page 41: Using Enlarge Or Reduce Keys

    Using Enlarge or Reduce Keys AUTO sets the machine to calculate automatically the reduction ratio that fits the size of your paper. ZOOM allows you to type a ratio from 25% to 400% in 1% increments. 100% AUTO Press 94% A4>LTR Reduce 78% LGL>LTR ZOOM...

  • Page 42: Sorting Multiple Copies (Using The Adf)

    Sorting Multiple Copies (Using the ADF) Place the original face up in the ADF. Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99). Press Sort. Press Copy. Copy Mode (Type of Original) You can select the Copy resolution for your type of original. The default setting is AUTO, which is used for originals that contain both text and photographs.

  • Page 43: Copy Contrast

    Copy Contrast You can adjust the copy contrast to make copies darker or lighter. Place the original face up in the ADF, or face down on the scanner glass. Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99). Press Contrast Press to make a copy lighter, or...

  • Page 44: Poster

    Press to select 2 IN Menu/Set. Press Copy. If you selected 2 IN 1 place the next original on the scanner glass, and then press Menu/Set. After all originals have been scanned, press Copy. 2 in 1 4 in 1 Poster You can create a poster size copy of a photograph.

  • Page 45: Paper Type

    Paper Type You can use the following types of paper for copying. For the best print quality, select the type of media that you are using. THIN (17lb - 18.4lb) PLAIN (18.7lb - 25.3lb) THICK (25.6lb - 32lb) THICKER (32.3lb - 42.1lb) - For heavier weight paper, rough paper or bond TRANSPARENCY Press Options and Menu/Set.

  • Page 46: Changing Default Copy Settings

    Changing Default Copy Settings Press Menu/Set, 2 to change default settings for Paper Size, Copy Mode and Contrast. These settings will remain until you change them again by pressing Menu/Set. By pressing a number, you can adjust copy settings as shown in the following chart.

  • Page 47: Copy Contrast

    Copy Contrast You can adjust copy contrast to make copies darker or lighter. Press Menu/Set, 2, 2. Press to make a copy lighter —OR—Press to make a copy darker, and then press Menu/Set. Press Stop/Exit. Paper Type You can use the following types of paper for copying. For the best print quality, select the type of media that you use most often.

  • Page 48: Using Brother Dcp As A Printer

    Bi-directional Parallel Interface The Brother DCP’s parallel interface enables it to send memory and printer setup information to the computer. Printing from Your PC Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder The DCP’s multi-purpose sheet feeder can feed plain paper, envelopes, and...

  • Page 49: Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplex)

    Workstation Version 4.0 support manual duplex printing. (For more information, see the Help screen for the printer driver.) Please select LPT1 port in the printer driver. The machine prints all the even-numbered pages on one side of the paper first. Then, the Windows instructs you (with a pop-up message) to reinsert the paper.

  • Page 50: Paper Tray

    Paper Tray The DCP ejects paper with printed surfaces face down into the paper tray at the front of the machine. When you use transparencies, remove each sheet immediately after printing, to prevent a paper jam or curled sheets. Simultaneous Printing/Copying Your DCP can print data from your computer while scanning information into the computer.

  • Page 51: Choosing Acceptable Paper

    I Use labels or transparencies that are designed for use in laser printers. I For the best print quality we recommend that you use long-grained paper. I You can use recycled paper. Printer Operations Reset Key Press this key to clear data from the memory.

  • Page 52: Printer Driver Settings (For Windows ® Only)

    (For Windows Using the Brother DCP-1000 Printer Driver A Printer Driver is software that translates data from the format used by a computer into the format required by a particular printer, using a printer command language or page description language.

  • Page 53: Basic Tab

    Basic Tab *1 Select the Paper size, Multiple Page and Orientation. *2 Select number of Copies and Media Type. P R I N T E R D R I V E R S E T T I N G S ( F O R W I N D O W S ®...

  • Page 54: Paper Size

    Paper Size From the drop-down box select the Paper Size you are using. Multiple Page The Multiple Page selection can reduce the image size of a page allowing multiple pages to be printed on one sheet of paper or enlarging the image size for printing on page on multiple sheets of paper.

  • Page 55: Collate

    Collate box not checked Collate box checked Media Type You can use the following types of media in your printer. For the best print quality, select the type of media that you wish to use. Plain Paper Thin Paper...

  • Page 56: Advanced Tab

    Advanced Tab Change the tab settings by selecting one of the following icons: *1 Print Quality *2 Duplex Printing *3 Watermark *4 Page Setting *5 Device Option Print Quality (*1) Resolution You can change the resolution as follows: • 300 dpi •...

  • Page 57: Print Setting

    In this mode, the DCP prints all the even numbered pages first. Then the printer driver stops and shows the instructions required to re- install the paper. When you click OK the odd numbered pages are printed.

  • Page 58: Watermark (*3)

    Watermark (*3) You can place a logo or text into your document as a Watermark by using a bitmap file as your source file or select one of the preset Watermarks. Print Watermark The Print Watermark feature offers printing choices of: On all pages On first page only From second page...

  • Page 59: Watermark Text

    You can change the size and the position of the Watermark on the page by selecting the Watermark and clicking the Edit button. If you want to add a new Watermark, click the New button and select Text or Bitmap from the Watermark Style.

  • Page 60: Page Setting (*4)

    Page Setting (*4) You can change the print size of your document with the Scaling feature. Check Off if you want to print the document as it appears on your screen. Check Fit to Paper Size, if your document has an unusual size, or if you have only the standard size paper.

  • Page 61: Device Options (*5)

    Device Options (*5) Set one of the following Printer Functions: Quick Print Setup Administrator (For Windows Print Date & Time P R I N T E R D R I V E R S E T T I N G S ( F O R W I N D O W S ®...

  • Page 62: Quick Print Setup

    Quick Print Setup The Quick Print Setup feature allows you to quickly select driver settings. To view settings, simply click your mouse button on the task tray icon. This feature can be set to ON or OFF from the Device Options section. ®...

  • Page 63: Print Date & Time

    Print Date & Time When enabled the Print Date and Time feature will automatically print the date and time on your document from your computers system clock. Click the Setting button to change the Date and Time Format, Position and Font. To include a background with the Date and Time select Opaque.

  • Page 64: Support

    Support The Support tab provides driver version information and setting information. In addition there are links to the Brother Solution Center and Driver Update Web sites. Brother Solutions Center The Brother Solutions Center is a Web site offering information about your Brother product including FAQ’s , User Guides, Driver updates and Tips for...

  • Page 65: Features In The Printer Driver (For Windows ® 2000)

    ® Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows 2000) ® The Windows 2000 printer driver utilizes Microsoft’s uni-driver architecture. The ® following section describes the driver features and selections available for Windows 2000. General Tab Printing Preferences In the General tab, click the Printing Preferences... button to access the Layout tab.

  • Page 66: Layout Tab

    Layout Tab *1 Orientation Select the Orientation, which is how your document will be positioned on the paper (Portrait or Landscape). Portrait Landscape ® 7 - 15 P R I N T E R D R I V E R S E T T I N G S ( F O R W I N D O W S O N L Y )

  • Page 67: Pages Per Sheet

    *2 Pages Per Sheet You can select 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 or 16 pages to be printed on one sheet of paper. The image of each page will be reduced as needed to fit on the paper. 2 in 1 Paper/Quality Tab *1 Paper Source The paper source is set to “Automatically Select”...

  • Page 68: Media

    *2 Media For the best print quality, select the type of media you are using: Regular Thick Paper Thicker Paper Transparency When using ordinary plain paper, select Regular. When using heavier weight paper, envelopes, or rough paper, select Thick Paper or Thicker Paper. For OHP transparencies, select Transparency.

  • Page 69: Graphic

    *2 Graphic Print Quality – You can change the resolution as follows: 600 × 600 dots per inch 300 × 300 dots per inch *3 Document Options Advanced Printing Features – You can Enable or Disable Advanced Printing Features from this selection. If you disable it, Page Order, Pages Per Sheet, Copy and Collate will be disabled.

  • Page 70: Device Settings Tab (Not Available)

    Device Settings Tab (Not Available) Form To Tray Assignment – The paper size is displayed. If you want to change the paper size, click the Advanced button in the Paper/Quality tab, and then select another paper size. ® 7 - 19 P R I N T E R D R I V E R S E T T I N G S ( F O R W I N D O W S O N L Y )

  • Page 71: Using The Windows -Based Brother Mfl-Pro Control Center (For Windows Only)

    (For Windows Brother MFL Pro Control Center The Brother Control Center is a software utility that pops up on the PC screen whenever paper is placed in the automatic document feeder (not on the scanner glass). This allows you to quite easily, with very few mouse clicks, access the most frequently used scanner applications.

  • Page 72: How To Turn Off Autoload

    Before you can use the Scan to key on the control panel, you must have connected the DCP to your Windows Brother Drivers for your version of Windows Scan key, make sure the Brother Control Center application is running on your ® 8 - 2...

  • Page 73: Scan Image

    Scan to E-mail You can scan an color original into your E-mail application as a file attachment. Although the Brother Control Center can be configured to send file attachments at one time, you can easily change this setting. Place the original face up in the ADF.

  • Page 74: Brother Control Center Features

    Brother Control Center Features Auto Configuration During the installation process the Control Center checks your system to determine the default applications for E-mail, word processing and graphics viewer/editor. For example, if you are using Outlook as your default E-mail application, the Control Center automatically will create a link and a scanning application button for Outlook.

  • Page 75: Copy Operations

    Copy—allows you to use the PC and any Windows printer driver for enhanced copy functions. You can scan the page on the Brother machine and print the copies using any of the features of the Brother machine printer driver—OR— ®...

  • Page 76: Setting Up The Scanner Configurations

    Restore Defaults when the scanning mode is displayed. To Access the Scanner Configurations Screen Place the original face up in the ADF. Then the Brother Control Center screen pops up. Right-click the appropriate Control Center button to display Configurations…, then click it.

  • Page 77: Perform An Operation From The Control Center Screen

    If you see this screen it means you left-clicked a button in the Control Center window without first placing an original in the ADF. Place the original in the Brother machine’s ADF, then click OK to return to the Control Center screen.

  • Page 78: Destination Folder

    Destination Folder PaperPort Folder—Select this checkbox to scan the original into your PaperPort folder. Other Folder—Select this checkbox, to scan the original as another file type and/or into another directory/folder. File—If you selected Other Folder, from the pull-down list select the type of file: PaperPort Files (*.MAX) Self Viewing Files (*.EXE)

  • Page 79: Scanner Settings

    Scanner Settings From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Filing and Copying; Text for OCR; Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom; Draft Copy or Fine Copy. To change any of the settings for that mode, click Modify Settings…. E-mail Application E-mail Application—From the pull-down list, select your E-mail application.

  • Page 80: Conversion Options

    Combine all files into one file when possible—Click this checkbox to combine all files of the same type into one file. (For Brother Color Models Only) Convert non-image files to color—Click this checkbox to convert all files that have been processed through OCR to color.

  • Page 81: Scan To Word Processor

    Scan to Word Processor Scanner Settings From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Filing and Copying; Text for OCR; Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom; Draft Copy or Fine Copy. To change any of the settings for that mode, click Modify Settings….

  • Page 82: Word Processor

    OCR Package—From the pull-down list, select TextBridge Classic OCR if you want to use the OCR package that was installed with the Brother software. Click OCR Settings… to choose how the OCR application will read the pages you scan into your word processor application.

  • Page 83: User-Defined Button

    User-Defined Button Scanner Settings From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Filing and Copying; Text for OCR; Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom; Draft Copy or Fine Copy. To change any of the settings for that mode, click Modify Settings…. Target Application Application—From the pull-down list, select the application you want to add to this Pop-Up screen.

  • Page 84: Copy

    Photos (Quick Scan); Custom; Draft Copy or Fine Copy. To change any of the settings for that mode, click Modify Settings... Copy Settings Brother DCP-1000 Copies—Enter the number of copies you want to print. To change the copy options, click Copy Options...

  • Page 85: Textbridge ® Ocr

    Uninstall tab. Select PaperPort button. SCANNER AND USING SCANSOFT™ PAPERPORT ® ™ ® PaperPort and TextBridge ® for Brother is a document management application. You ™ ® PaperPort Owner’s Manual, including ScanSoft ® Pro Suite, ScanSoft ® OCR are installed with it automatically.

  • Page 86: Scanner And Using Scansoft™ Paperport ® And Textbridge ® Ocr

    Viewing Items ® PaperPort provides several ways to view items: Desktop View displays a thumbnail, a small graphic that represents each item in a Desktop or folder. Items in the selected folder appear on the PaperPort ® PaperPort items (MAX files) and non-PaperPort other applications).

  • Page 87: Links To Many Other Applications

    Links to Many Other Applications ® PaperPort automatically recognizes many other applications on your computer and creates a “working link” to them. The Link Bar at the bottom of Desktop view shows icons of those linked applications. To use a link, drag an item onto one of the icons to start the application represented by the icon.

  • Page 88: Exporting Items In Other Formats

    Select OK to save your file, or Cancel to return to the PaperPort saving it. Accessing the Scanner To choose the TWAIN_32 Brother MFL Pro Color as your scanner driver, select it under the “Select scanner”—OR—“Select source” option in your software. ®...

  • Page 89: Scanning An Image Into Your Pc

    256 Color. Brightness Brightness: Adjusting the brightness settings to obtain the best image. Brother ® Multi-Function Link Pro Suite offers 100 brightness settings (-50 to 50). The default value is 0, representing an “average”...

  • Page 90: Contrast

    Contrast The contrast setting is adjustable only when you have selected one of the gray scale settings, but it is not available when Black & White is selected as the gray Scale. Increasing the contrast level (by dragging the slidebar to the right) emphasizes dark and light areas of the Image, while decreasing the contrast level (by dragging the slidebar to the left) ravels more detail in gray areas.

  • Page 91: Prescanning An Image

    PreScanning an Image PreScanning allows you to scan an image quickly at a low resolution. A thumbnail version of the image will appear in the Scanning Area. This is only a preview of the image so you can see how it will look. The PreScan button is used to preview an image for cropping any unwanted portions from the image.

  • Page 92: Using Automatic E-Mail Printing

    Netscape Navigator Automatic E-Mail Printing can be configured for a multiple user account: In Brother Automatic E-Mail Printing you can set up more than one e-mail account on a single PC so you can print e-mail in each account automatically.

  • Page 93: Using The Brother Machine With A New Power Macintosh

    USB cable that is no longer than 6 feet (1.8 meters). To work with your DCP your USB Equipped Apple up with Mac OS 8.5/8.51/8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1 (The Brother Scanner Driver works only with Mac OS 8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1) Please check both www.brother.com and www.solutions.brother.com for the OS X drivers and all driver updates.
  • Page 94 To print the document: From application software such as PaperPort Setup. You can change the settings for Paper Size, Orientation and Scaling, and then click OK. From application software such as PaperPort, click File menu and select Print. Click Print to start printing. If you want to change Copies, Pages, Resolution, Paper Source and Media Note Type, select your settings before clicking Print.

  • Page 95: Using Brother Twain Scanner Driver With Your Apple ® Macintosh

    Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with ® Your Apple Macintosh The Brother software includes a TWAIN Scanner driver for Macintosh ® Macintosh TWAIN Scanner driver can be used with applications that support the TWAIN specification. You can use PaperPort U S I N G T H E B R O T H E R M A C H I N E W I T H A N E W P O W E R M A C I N T O S H ®...

  • Page 96: Accessing The Scanner

    ® Run your PaperPort right corner of your screen. The first time you use the Brother TWAIN driver, set it as the default by choosing Select Source and clicking the PaperPort Afterward, for each original you scan, choose Acquire Image by clicking the ®...

  • Page 97: Settings In The Scanner Window

    Settings in the Scanner Window Image Resolution Choose the scanning resolution from the Resolution pop-up menu. Higher resolutions take more memory and transfer time, but can achieve a finer scanned image. Color Type Black & White—Set the image Type to Black&White for text or line art. For photographic images, set the image type to Gray (Error diffusion) or True Gray.

  • Page 98: Scanning Area

    Scanning Area Set the Size to one of the following: • Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) • A4 (210 × 297 mm) • Legal (8.5 × 14 inches) • A5 (148 × 210 mm) • B5 (182 × 257 mm) •...

  • Page 99: Adjust Image

    Adjust Image Brightness Adjust the Brightness settings to obtain the best image. The Brother TWAIN Scanner driver offers 100 Brightness settings (-50 to 50). The default value is 0, representing an “average” setting. You can set the Brightness level by dragging the slidebar to the right to lighten the image or to the left to darken the image.

  • Page 100: Prescanning An Image

    PreScanning an Image PreScanning allows you to scan an image quickly at a low resolution. A thumbnail version will appear in the Scanning Area. This is only a preview of the image, so you can see how it will look. The PreScan button is used to preview an image for any unwanted portions.

  • Page 101: Important Information

    If you experience trouble with your DCP-1000, please contact a Brother Authorized Service Center for information on obtaining service or repair. If you are not able to solve a problem with your DCP, contact Brother Customer Service. (See Brother Numbers...

  • Page 102: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Declaration Of Conformity (For Usa Only)

    Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous invisible radiation exposure. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

  • Page 103: Industry Canada Compliance Statement

    A shielded interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device. Warranty You must use the IEEE-1284 shielded parallel cable provided by Brother Industries, Ltd. (See Ordering Accessories and Supplies...

  • Page 104: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 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 outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
  • Page 105 Refer all servicing to Authorized Service Personnel. A list of Authorized Service Centers has been included for your convenience, or you may contact Customer Service for your nearest Brother Authorized Service Center. (See , page i.)

  • Page 106: Trademarks

    Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. © Copyright 2000 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved. Windows, Windows NT, Microsoft, MS-DOS, Excel and Word are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the U.S.

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting And Routine Maintenance

    The list below explains the most common error messages. You can correct most problems yourself. If you need additional help, call the Brother fax-back system In USA: ERROR MESSAGE...
  • Page 108 Do not pull out the jammed original until you see page 13-4. Remove any paper from the ADF and close the document cover. Turn off the power. Then call Brother Customer Service: In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER In Montreal:...
  • Page 109 DCP cannot reset itself and return to the date and time prompt, it will display MACHINE ERROR XX. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number at: In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER In Montreal:...

  • Page 110: Original Jams And Paper Jams

    Original Jams and Paper Jams Based upon where the original or printed sheet is jammed, follow the appropriate set of instructions to remove it. Original is Jammed in the Top of the ADF Unit Remove any paper from the ADF that is not jammed.

  • Page 111: Paper Jam

    Paper Jam Before you can clear a paper jam error, you must find out where the paper is stuck. Review the following two types of printer jams and follow the instructions. WARNING Do not force the jammed paper from the paper tray because you may damage the DCP and cause toner to scatter on the next printed pages.

  • Page 112: Paper Is Jammed Near The Drum Unit

    Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit Open the scanner cover. Remove the drum unit. Gently pull out the jammed paper. Reinstall the drum unit. Close the scanner cover. 13 - 6 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E Paper is jammed near drum...

  • Page 113: If You Are Having Difficulty With Your Machine

    Adjust the top and bottom margins in your document to allow for this. Software Difficulties If the DCP is not connected to your PC and you have loaded the Brother software, the PC will show “MFC Connect Failure” each time you restart ® Windows .
  • Page 114 Copy Quality Difficulties Sometimes you may see vertical streaks on your copies. Either the scanner or the primary corona wire for printing is dirty. Clean them both. (See pages 13-13 to 13-15.) printer driver is installed ® driver, turn PAPER...
  • Page 115 Density setting. Remove the drum unit and clean the DCP’s interior. (See Routine Maintenance, page 13-14 and Cleaning the Printer, page 13-15.) Make sure that you use paper Drum Unit, that meets specifications. (See page 2-7.) If you still have scattered toner and the LCD shows DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one.
  • Page 116 Make sure that the toner cartridge is not empty. Wipe the electric terminals. (See page 13-13, Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer, 13-14 and Cleaning the Drum Unit, Make sure that a torn piece of paper does not remain on the scanner window.

  • Page 117: Packing And Shipping The Dcp

    Packing and Shipping the DCP Whenever you transport the DCP, use the packing materials that came with your machine. If you do not pack the machine correctly, you could void your warranty. Unplug the machine from the AC outlet. WARNING Do not unplug the DCP after a print job until you hear the final click.
  • Page 118 Pack the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly in the original carton as shown below: If you are returning the machine to Brother as part of the Exchange Service, Note pack only the machine. Keep all separate parts to use with your “Exchange” machine.

  • Page 119: Routine Maintenance

    Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Scanner Turn the machine power switch OFF and lift the document cover. Clean the scanner glass and the white film with isopropyl alcohol on a lint free cloth. White Film Lift the ADF unit. Clean the white bar and the glass strip with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth.

  • Page 120: Cleaning The Printer

    Cleaning the Printer Caution Do not use isopropyl alcohol to remove dirt from the control panel. It may cause a crack on the panel. Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the scanner window or the toner sensor. Do not touch the scanner window with your finger.

  • Page 121: Cleaning The Drum Unit

    Cleaning the Drum Unit We recommend you place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering toner. Carefully turn the drum unit upside down. Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the tab from right to left several times.

  • Page 122: Toner Empty Indicator

    Toner Empty Indicator When the toner cartridge is running low, the LCD shows the Toner Empty LED on the control panel flashes on and off to indicate the toner is low. Toner Empty Icon The Toner Empty LED light stays on and the LCD shows indicate that the toner is empty.
  • Page 123 Turn off the power switch. Open the scanner cover by pulling the lever toward you and lifting the cover. Make sure the scanner cover is completely open. Remove the drum unit by holding each side of the drum by its handles and gently lifting the drum forward toward you.
  • Page 124 If a toner cartridge is left unpacked for a long period of time, the toner life is shortened. You can use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge (TN-250 series), which is specially formulated to ensure top print quality. Using another brand of toner cartridge may void your DCP’s warranty.
  • Page 125 Gently rock the new toner cartridge from side to side five or six times, and then remove the protective seal. Slide the new toner cartridge into the opening on the right side of the drum unit. To ensure that the toner cartridge and the drum unit fit together correctly, make sure that the toner...

  • Page 126: Replacing The Drum Unit

    For best performance, use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge. The product should be used only in a clean, dust-free environment with adequate ventilation.
  • Page 127 Open the scanner cover. Remove the used drum unit. Place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. Remove the toner cartridge from the used drum unit and keep it in a safe place.
  • Page 128 Place the used drum into the aluminum bag and discard it according to local regulations. Used Drum Unit New Drum Unit Aluminum Discard the used drum unit according to local regulations. If you are not sure of Note them, call your local Sanitation Department. Be sure to seal the drum unit tightly so toner powder does not spill out of the unit.
  • Page 129 Reinstall the toner cartridge into the new drum unit. For more information, see Replacing the Toner Cartridge, Drum Unit Toner Cartridge Holding the new drum unit by its handles, install it. Close the scanner cover. The DCP will eject the clear plastic starter sheet automatically.

  • Page 130: Glossary

    An accessory that holds toner for the drum unit on Brother laser models. Toner Save A process that causes less toner to be affixed to the page to extend the life of the toner cartridge.

  • Page 131: Specifications

    Specifications Product Description Three performance modes are available for the 3 in1 model DCP-1000: Printer, Copier and Scanner. Scanner Document Size Resolution Scanning/Printing Width 8.2 inches (208 mm) Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Printer Printer Driver Interface Memory Capacity Print Method...

  • Page 132: Consumable Items

    NOTE: USB is not supported under Windows All registered trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective companies. Printer Driver can be downloaded from http://solutions.brother.com S - 2 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S...

  • Page 133: Electrical And Environment

    Electrical and Environment Temperature Warm-Up First Print Power Source Power Consumption Noise Humidity Dimensions Weight Operating 50 - 90.5° F (10 - 32.5° C) Storage 32 - 104° F (0 - 40° C) Approx. 12 seconds at 73.4° F (23° C) 15 seconds (using Letter size paper in multi- purpose sheet feeder) 120V AC 50/60Hz (USA, Canadian Version...

  • Page 134: Parallel Interface

    Serial Data - + Data Serial Data + Ground S - 4 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Printer Side: Amphenol FCN-685J036-L/X or equivalent A shielded cable should be used. Direction Pin No. Signal Input 0V(S.G.)
  • Page 135 Customer Service i fax-back system i frequently asked questions (FAQs) i product support i warranties iii to vi Brother Control Center using and configurating 8-1 to 8-7 cleaning drum unit 13-15 printer 13-14 scanner 13-13 control panel 1-2...
  • Page 136 12-4 Scaning 8-1 scanning Macintosh Windows shipping the DCP 13-11 Sleep mode 4-2 software Automatic E-mail Printing 10-1 Brother Control Center 8-1 ScanSoft™ PaperPort OCR 9-1 Speed Dial 1-2 TextBridge toner cartridge installing 2-3 replacing 13-15 toner save 4-1...
  • Page 137 warranties Canada vi disclaimer iii USA iv World Wide Web i I - 3 I N D E X...

  • Page 138: Index

    I - 4 I N D E X...
  • Page 139 These machines are made for use in the USA and CANADA only. We cannot recommend using them overseas because the power requirements of your Digital Copier/Printer may not be compatible with the power available in foreign countries. Using USA or CANADA...

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