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USER'S GUIDE
DCP-145C
DCP-165C
DCP-185C
Version 0
ARL/ASA/NZ

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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE DCP-145C DCP-165C DCP-185C Version 0 ARL/ASA/NZ...
  • Page 2 Register your product on-line at http://www.brother.com/registration/ By registering your product with Brother, you will be recorded as the original owner of the product. Your registration with Brother: may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt;...
  • Page 3 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Using the documentation ...2 Symbols and conventions used in the documentation ...2 Accessing the Software User’s Guide ...2 Viewing Documentation...2 Accessing Brother Support (For Windows Control panel overview ...6 Warning LED indications ...7 Loading documents and paper Loading paper and other print media...8 Loading envelopes and post cards ...10...
  • Page 5 Section II Copy Making copies How to copy ...22 Making a single copy ... 22 Making multiple copies ...22 Stop copying...22 Copy options...22 Changing copy speed and quality ...23 Enlarging or reducing the image copied ...23 Making N in 1 copies or a poster (Page Layout) ...24 Sorting copies using the ADF (Monochrome only) (DCP-185C only)...25 Adjusting Brightness and Contrast ...26 Paper options ...27...
  • Page 6 Printing photos from a camera Printing photos directly from a PictBridge camera...42 PictBridge requirements ...42 Setting your digital camera ...42 Printing Images...43 DPOF printing ...43 Printing photos directly from a digital camera (without PictBridge)...44 Printing Images...44 Understanding the Error Messages ...45 Section IV Software Software features Section V Appendixes...
  • Page 7 Menu and Features On-screen programming...78 Menu table...78 Menu keys ...78 Menu Table... 80 Specifications General ...85 Print media...87 Copy ...88 PhotoCapture Center™ ...89 PictBridge ...90 Scanner ...91 Printer ...92 Interfaces ...92 Computer requirements ...93 Consumable items ...94 Glossary Index...
  • Page 9 Section I General General Information Loading documents and paper General Setup...

  • Page 10: General Information

    General Information Using the documentation 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.
  • Page 11 Software User’s Guide in PDF format. This format is recommended for printing the manuals. Click to go to the Brother Solution Center, where you can view or download the PDF documents. (Internet access and PDF Reader software are required.)
  • Page 12 ® (For Macintosh ® Turn on your Macintosh . Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The following window will appear. Double-click the Documentation icon. Double-click your language folder. Double-click top.html file to view the Software User’s Guide in HTML format.

  • Page 13: Accessing Brother Support (For Windows ® )

    To access our web site (www.brother.com), click Brother Home Page. For the latest news and product support information (http://solutions.brother.com), click Brother Solutions Center. To visit our web site for original Brother supplies (http://www.brother.com/original/), click Supplies Information. To access the Brother CreativeCenter (http://www.brother.com/creativecenter/)

  • Page 14: Control Panel Overview

    Chapter 1 Control panel overview The DCP-145C, DCP-165C and DCP-185C have the same control panel keys. 100% Normal 1 Copy keys: Lets you temporarily change the copy settings when in copy mode. Copy Options You can quickly and easily select temporary settings for copying.

  • Page 15: Warning Led Indications

    Blinks in orange when the LCD displays an error or an important status message. Note Most of the illustrations in this User’s Guide show the DCP-145C. General Information Warning LED indications The Warning LED (Light Emitting Diode) is a light that shows the DCP status. The LCD shows the current machine status when the machine is idle.

  • Page 16: Loading Documents And Paper

    Loading documents and paper Loading paper and other print media If the paper support flap is open, close it, and then pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. Lift the output paper tray cover (1). With both hands, gently press and slide the paper side guides (1) and paper length guide (2) to fit the paper size.
  • Page 17 Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge in first. Check that the paper is flat in the tray. Note When you use Legal size paper, press and hold the universal guide release button (1) as you slide out the front of the paper tray.

  • Page 18: Loading Envelopes And Post Cards

    Chapter 2 Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine. While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper support (1) until it clicks and unfold the paper support flap (2). Note Do not use the paper support flap for Legal paper.

  • Page 19: Removing Small Printouts From The Machine

    How to load envelopes and postcards Before loading, press the corners and sides of envelopes or post cards to make them as flat as possible. Note If envelopes or post cards are ‘double- feeding’, put one envelope in the paper tray at a time.

  • Page 20: Printable Area

    Chapter 2 Printable area The printable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below 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 Borderless printing on page 39.) Cut Sheet Paper Top (1)

  • Page 21: Acceptable Paper And Other Print Media

    Recommended print media To get the best print quality, we suggest using Brother paper. (See table below.) If Brother paper is not available in your country, we recommend testing various papers before purchasing large quantities. We recommend using ‘3M Transparency Film’...

  • Page 22: Handling And Using Print Media

    Chapter 2 Handling and using print media Store paper in its original packaging, and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat. Avoid touching the shiny (coated) side of photo paper. Load photo paper with the shiny side facing down.

  • Page 23: Choosing The Right Print Media

    Choosing the right print media Paper type and size for each operation Paper Type Paper Size 216 × 279 mm Cut Sheet Letter 210 × 297 mm 216 × 356 mm Legal 184 × 267 mm Executive 182 × 257 mm JIS B5 148 ×...
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 Paper weight, thickness and capacity Paper Type Weight Plain Paper 64 to 120 gsm Sheet Inkjet Paper 64 to 200 gsm Glossy Paper Up to 220 gsm Cards Photo Card Up to 220 gsm Index Card Up to 120 gsm Post Card Up to 200 gsm Envelopes...

  • Page 25: Loading Documents

    Loading documents You can make copies and scan from the ADF (automatic document feeder) (DCP-185C only) and from the scanner glass. Using the ADF (DCP-185C only) The ADF can hold up to 15 pages and feeds each sheet individually. Use standard 80 gsm paper and always fan the pages before putting them in the ADF.

  • Page 26: Using The Scanner Glass

    Chapter 2 Using the scanner glass You can use the scanner glass to copy or scan pages of a book one page at a time. Document Sizes Supported Length: Up to 297 mm Width: Up to 215.9 mm Weight: Up to 2 kg How to load documents Note (DCP-185C) To use the scanner glass,...

  • Page 27: General Setup

    General Setup LCD screen Changing LCD language You can change the LCD language. Press Menu. Press a or b to choose 0.Initial Setup. Press OK. Press a or b to choose 0.Local Language. Press OK. Press a or b to choose your language. Press OK.

  • Page 28: Printing Reports

    Chapter 3 Printing Reports The following reports are available: Help List A help list showing how to program your machine. User Settings Lists your settings. How to print a report Press Menu. Press a or b to choose 3.Print Reports. Press OK.
  • Page 29 Section II Copy Making copies...

  • Page 30: Making Copies

    Making copies How to copy You can use your machine as a copier, making up to 99 copies at a time. Making a single copy Load your document. (See Loading documents on page 17.) Press Mono Start for B&W copy or Colour Start for colour copy.

  • Page 31: Changing Copy Speed And Quality

    (DCP-185C only) If you use this setting, use the scanner glass. Press Fit to Page Custom(25-400%) 198% 10x15cmiA4 186%10x15cmiLTR 142% A5iA4 100% 97% LTRiA4 93% A4iLTR 83%(DCP-145C, DCP-165C) 83% LGLiA4(DCP-185C) 69% A4iA5 47% A4i10x15cm Making copies...

  • Page 32: Making N In 1 Copies Or A Poster

    Chapter 4 To enlarge or reduce the next copy follow the instructions below: Load your document. Press Enlarge/Reduce. Do one of the following: Press a or b to choose the enlargement or reduction ratio you want. Press OK. Press a or b to choose Custom(25-400%).

  • Page 33: Sorting Copies Using The Adf (Monochrome Only) (Dcp-185C Only)

    Place the next page on the scanner glass. Press OK. Repeat e and f for each page of the layout. Set Next Page Then Press OK After all the pages have been scanned, press b (No) to finish. Note If any glossy paper is selected as the paper type setting for N in 1 copies, the images will be printed as if plain paper had been selected.

  • Page 34: Adjusting Brightness And Contrast

    Chapter 4 Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Brightness To temporarily change the brightness setting, follow the instruction below: Press and then a or b to choose Brightness Load your document. Press Copy Options and a or b to choose Brightness. Press OK. -nnonn+ Press a or b to make a lighter or darker copy.

  • Page 35: Paper Options

    Press a or b to choose 1.Copy. Press OK. Press a or b to choose 1.Paper Type. Press OK. Press a or b to choose Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71, Other Glossy or Transparency. Press OK. Press Stop/Exit. Paper Size If copying on paper other than A4 size, you will need to change the paper size setting.
  • Page 36 Chapter 4...

  • Page 37: Section Iii Direct Photo Printing

    Section III Direct Photo Printing Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive Printing photos from a camera...

  • Page 38: Printing Photos From A Memory Card Or Usb Flash Memory Drive

    Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive PhotoCapture Center™ Operations Note The DCP-145C only supports USB Flash memory drives. Printing from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive without a PC Even if your machine is not connected to your...

  • Page 39: Memory Cards (Dcp-165C And Dcp-185C Only) Or Usb Flash Memory Drive Folder Structure

    Memory cards (DCP-165C and DCP-185C only) or USB Flash memory drive folder structure Your machine is designed to be compatible with modern digital camera image files, USB Flash memory drive or memory cards; however, please read the points below to avoid errors: The image file extension must be .JPG (Other image file extensions like .JPEG,...

  • Page 40: Getting Started

    Chapter 5 Getting started Firmly put a memory card or USB Flash memory drive into the correct slot. 1 USB Flash memory drive 2 SD, SDHC ® 3 Memory Stick , Memory Stick Pro™ 4 xD-Picture Card™ CAUTION The USB direct interface supports only a USB Flash memory drive, a PictBridge compatible camera, or a digital camera that uses the USB mass storage standard.

  • Page 41: How To Print From A Memory Card Or Usb Flash Memory Drive

    How to print from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive Before printing a photo you must first print a thumbnail index to choose the number of the photo you want to print. Follow the instructions below to start printing directly from your memory card or USB Flash memory drive: Make sure you have put the memory...

  • Page 42: Printing Images

    Chapter 5 Press a or b to choose the type of paper you are using, Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71 or Other Glossy. Press OK. Press a or b to choose the paper size you are using, A4 or Letter.

  • Page 43: Dpof Printing

    10 x 15cm DPOF Print:Yes. Press OK. Press a or b to choose the type of paper you are using, Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71 or Other Glossy. Press OK. Max. Size Press a or b to choose the paper size you are using, Letter, A4, 10 x 15cm or 13 x 18cm.

  • Page 44: Photocapture Center™ Print Settings

    Press a or b to choose 2.PhotoCapture. Press OK. Press a or b to choose 2.Paper Type. Press OK. Press a or b to choose Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71 or Other Glossy. Press OK. Press Stop/Exit. Paper Size Press Menu.

  • Page 45: Colour Enhancement

    Colour Enhancement You can turn on the colour enhancement feature to print more vivid images. Brightness Press Menu. Press a or b to choose 2.PhotoCapture. Press OK. Press a or b to choose 5.Color Enhance. Press OK. Press a or b to choose On (or Off). Press OK.
  • Page 46 Chapter 5 Sharpness You can enhance the focus of an image by adjusting the sharpness. Press Menu. Press a or b to choose 2.PhotoCapture. Press OK. Press a or b to choose 5.Color Enhance. Press OK. Press a or b to choose On (or Off). Press OK.

  • Page 47: Cropping

    Cropping If your photo is too long or wide to fit the available space on your chosen layout, part of the image will be automatically cropped. The default setting is On. If you want to print the whole image, turn this setting to Off. Press Menu.

  • Page 48: Scan To A Memory Card Or Usb Flash Memory Drive

    Chapter 5 Scan to a memory card or USB Flash memory drive You can scan monochrome and colour documents into a memory card or USB Flash memory drive. Monochrome documents will be stored in PDF (*.PDF) or TIFF file formats (*.TIF).

  • Page 49: Changing The Monochrome File Format

    USB Flash memory drive that is not supported has been connected to the USB direct interface (For more information, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com.). This message can also appear if you connect a broken device to the USB direct interface.

  • Page 50: Printing Photos From A Camera

    Printing photos from a camera Printing photos directly from a PictBridge camera Your Brother machine supports the PictBridge standard, allowing you to connect to and print photos directly from any PictBridge compatible digital camera. If your camera is using the USB Mass Storage standard, you can also print photos from a digital camera without PictBridge.

  • Page 51: Printing Images

    Printing Images Note Remove any memory cards or USB Flash memory drive from the machine before connecting a digital camera. Make sure that your camera is turned off. Connect your camera to the USB direct interface (1) port on the machine using the USB cable.

  • Page 52: Printing Photos Directly From A Digital Camera (Without Pictbridge)

    Chapter 6 Printing photos directly from a digital camera (without PictBridge) If your camera supports the USB Mass Storage standard, you can connect your camera in storage mode. This enables you to print photos from your camera. If you would like to print photos in PictBridge mode, see Printing photos directly from a PictBridge camera on page 42.

  • Page 53: Understanding The Error Messages

    Understanding the Error Messages Once you are familiar with the types of errors that can occur while you are using PictBridge, you can easily identify and troubleshoot any problems. Out of Memory This message will appear if you are working with images that are too large for the machine's memory.
  • Page 54 Chapter 6...

  • Page 55: Section Iv Software

    Section IV Software Software features...

  • Page 56: Software Features

    For Windows Note If you have not installed the software, see Viewing Documentation on page 2. From the Start menu, point to Brother, DCP-XXXX (where XXXX is your model number) from the programs group, then click User’s Guides in HTML format.
  • Page 57 Section V Appendixes Safety and Legal Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Menu and Features Specifications Glossary...

  • Page 58: Safety And Legal

    Safety and Legal Choosing a location Put your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put the machine near a standard, grounded electrical socket. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 10° C and 35° C. WARNING DO NOT put the machine near heaters, air conditioners, refrigerators, medical equipment, chemicals or water.

  • Page 59: To Use The Machine Safely

    To use the machine safely Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance. WARNING There are high voltage electrodes inside the machine. Before you clean the inside of the machine, make sure you have unplugged the power cord from the electrical socket. Doing this will prevent an electrical shock.
  • Page 60 DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the paper tray under the paper tray cover. Doing this may cause injury. DO NOT touch the area shaded in the illustration. Doing this may cause injury. When moving the machine you must lift it from the base, by placing a hand at each side of the unit as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 61 Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock. If the machine becomes hot, releases smoke, or generates any strong smells, immediately turn off the power switch unplug the machine from the electrical socket. Call your Brother dealer or Brother Customer Service.

  • Page 62: Important Safety Instructions

    11 Wait until pages have exited the machine before picking them up. 12 Unplug this product from the power socket and refer all servicing to Brother Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions: If liquid has been spilled into the product.

  • Page 63: Important - For Your Safety

    International ENERGY STAR The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR popularization of energy-efficient office equipment. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product meets ® the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. ® Compliance Statement ®...

  • Page 64: Legal Limitations For Copying

    Legal limitations for copying It is an offence to make reproductions of certain items or documents with the intent to commit fraud. This memorandum is intended to be a guide rather than a complete list. We suggest you check with relevant legal authorities if in doubt about a particular item or document. The following are examples of documents which may not be copied: Money Bonds or other certificates of debt...

  • Page 65: Trademarks

    Safety and Legal 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. © 2008 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.

  • Page 66: B Troubleshooting And Routine Maintenance

    If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. Most problems can be easily resolved 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.
  • Page 67 Make sure that your ink cartridges are fresh. The following may cause ink to clog: The expiration date written on the cartridge package has passed. (Brother Original cartridge stay usable for up to two years if kept in their original packaging.)
  • Page 68 Printing and Faxing for Macintosh User's Guide on the CD-ROM.) When you print on Brother photo paper, make sure you always load one additional sheet of photo paper first before loading the paper you want to print on. Clean the paper pick-up roller. (See Cleaning the paper pick-up roller on page 72.) If the image data is not full colour in your application (such as 256 colour), Colour Enhancement will not work.
  • Page 69 Quick Setup Guide. Also, before you start FaceFilter Studio for the first time, you must make sure your Brother machine is turned on and connected to your computer. This will allow you to access all the functions of FaceFilter Studio.

  • Page 70: Error And Maintenance Messages

    The most common error and maintenance messages are shown below. You can correct most errors and routine maintenance messages by yourself. If you need more help, the Brother Solutions Center offers latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. Error Message Cause B&W Print Only One or more of the colour ink...
  • Page 71 Error Message Cause One or more of the ink cartridges Cannot Print are empty. The machine will stop all Replace XX Ink print operations. The ink cartridge cover is not Close Ink Cover completely closed. The scanner cover is not closed Cover is Open completely.
  • Page 72 Please Disconnect has been connected to the USB USB Device. direct interface. For more information, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. Paper is not the correct size. Wrong Paper Size Action Do one of the following: Refill the paper in the paper tray, and then press Mono Start or Colour Start.

  • Page 73: Document Jam (Dcp-185C Only)

    Document jam (DCP-185C only) Documents can jam in the ADF unit if they are not inserted or fed properly, or if they are too long. Follow the steps below to clear a document jam. Document is jammed in the top of the ADF unit Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed.

  • Page 74: Printer Jam Or Paper Jam

    Printer jam or paper jam Take out the jammed paper depending on where it is jammed in the machine. Open and close the scanner cover to clear the error. Pull the paper tray (1) out of the machine. Pull out the jammed paper (1) and press Stop/Exit.
  • Page 75 Using both hands, use the finger holds on both sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover (1) until it locks securely in the open position. Make sure that there is no jammed paper left inside the machine under the plastic covers.

  • Page 76: Routine Maintenance

    Brother does not therefore recommend the use of cartridges other than genuine Brother Branded cartridges or the refilling of empty cartridges with ink from other sources. If damage is caused to the print head or other parts of this machine as a...
  • Page 77 Press the lock release lever as shown to release the cartridge indicated on the LCD. Remove the cartridge from the machine. Open the new ink cartridge bag for the colour shown on the LCD, and then take out the ink cartridge. Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Turn the green knob on the protective yellow cap clockwise until it clicks as to...

  • Page 78: Cleaning The Outside Of The Machine

    The machine will automatically reset the ink dot counter. Note • If you replaced an ink cartridge, for example Black, the LCD may ask you to verify that it was a brand new one (Did You Change Blck?). For each new cartridge you installed, press a (Yes) to automatically reset the ink dot counter for that colour.

  • Page 79: Cleaning The Scanner

    Wipe the outside of the machine with a soft cloth to remove dust. Lift the output paper tray cover and remove anything that is stuck inside the paper tray. Wipe the inside and outside of the paper tray with a soft cloth to remove dust. Close the output paper tray cover and slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine.

  • Page 80: Cleaning The Machine Printer Platen

    Cleaning the machine printer platen WARNING Be sure to unplug the machine from the electrical socket before cleaning the printer platen (1). If ink is scattered on or around the printer platen, wipe it off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.

  • Page 81: Cleaning The Print Head

    Note If you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved, try installing a new Genuine Brother Brand Replacement cartridge for each problem colour. Try cleaning the print head again up to five more times. If the print has not improved call your Brother dealer.

  • Page 82: Checking The Print Alignment

    If ink is still missing, call your Brother dealer. CAUTION DO NOT touch the print head. Touching the print head may cause permanent damage and may void the print head's warranty.

  • Page 83: Checking The Ink Volume

    For 1200 dpi, press a or b to select the number of the test print that most closely matches the number 0 sample (1-8). 1200dpi Adjust Select Best #5 Press OK. Press Stop/Exit. Checking the ink volume You can check the ink that is left in the cartridge.

  • Page 84: Packing And Shipping The Machine

    Packing and shipping the machine When you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with your machine. Follow the instructions below to properly pack your machine. Damage caused to your machine during transit is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION It is important to allow the machine to ‘park’...
  • Page 85 Lift the scanner cover (1) to release the lock. Gently push the scanner cover support down (2) and close the scanner cover (3). Wrap the machine in the bag and put it in the original carton with the original packing material. Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Pack the printed materials in the original carton as shown below.

  • Page 86: Menu And Features

    Menu and Features On-screen programming Your machine is designed to be easy to operate with LCD on-screen programming using the menu keys. User-friendly programming helps you take full advantage of all the menu selections your machine has to offer. Since your programming is done on the LCD, we have created step-by-step on-screen instructions to help you program your machine.
  • Page 87 To access the menu mode: Press Menu. Choose an option. You can scroll more quickly through each menu level by pressing a or b for the direction you want. 1.Copy 2.PhotoCapture 3.Print Reports 4.Machine Info. 0.Initial Setup Press OK when that option appears on the LCD.

  • Page 88: Menu Table

    Choose & OK to accept Options Descriptions Sets the type of paper in Plain Paper* the paper tray. Inkjet Paper Brother BP71 Other Glossy Transparency Sets the size of the paper Letter in the paper tray. Legal 10x15cm Chooses the copy...
  • Page 89 Options Descriptions Selects the print quality. Normal Photo* Selects the paper type. Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Brother BP71 Other Glossy* Selects the paper size. Letter 10 x 15cm* 13 x 18cm Selects the print size. 8 x 10cm (Appears when A4 or...
  • Page 90 Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections 2.PhotoCapture 5.Color Enhance Enhance:On (Continued) Enhance:Off* — 6.Cropping — 7.Borderless The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Options Descriptions Adjusts the brightness. 1.Brightness -nnnno+ -nnnon+ -nnonn+* -nonnn+ -onnnn+ Adjusts the contrast. 2.Contrast -nnnno+ -nnnon+ -nnonn+*...
  • Page 91 Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections — 2.PhotoCapture 8.Date Print (Continued) 0.Scan to Media 1.Quality 2.B/W File Type 3.ColorFile Type — 3.Print Reports 1.Help List — 2.User Settings — 4.Machine 1.Serial No. Info. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Menu and Features Options Descriptions...
  • Page 92 Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections — 0.Initial 1.Date&Time Setup — 2.LCD Contrast — 3.Sleep Mode — 0.Local Language The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Options Descriptions — Puts the date and time on your machine. Adjusts the contrast of the Light LCD.

  • Page 93: D Specifications

    Memory Capacity LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 16 characters × 1 line Power Source Power Consumption Inkjet Black: Colour: 32 MB AC 220 to 240 V 50/60 Hz DCP-145C Off Mode: Sleep Mode: Standby: Operating: DCP-165C Off Mode: Sleep Mode: Standby:...
  • Page 94 (DCP-185C only) Paper Tray This depends on printing conditions. (DCP-145C and DCP-165C) 150 mm 390 mm The DCP-145C only supports USB Flash memory drive. (DCP-185C) 180 mm 390 mm 402 mm DCP-145C and DCP-165C 7.1kg DCP-185C 7.8 kg Operating:...

  • Page 95: Print Media

    Print media Paper Input Paper Output Use only transparencies recommended for inkjet printing. For glossy paper or transparencies, we recommend removing printed pages from the output paper tray immediately after they exit the machine to avoid smudging. See Paper type and size for each operation on page 15. Paper Tray Paper type: Plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy paper...

  • Page 96: Copy

    Multiple Copies Enlarge/Reduce Resolution Based on Brother standard pattern (Fast mode/Stack Copy). Copy speeds vary with the complexity of the document. Yes/Yes (DCP-185C only) ADF Width: 148 mm to 216 mm (DCP-185C only) ADF Length: 148 mm to 355.6 mm Scanner Glass Width: Max.

  • Page 97: Photocapture Center

    PhotoCapture Center™ Note The DCP-145C only supports USB Flash memory drives. Compatible Media Resolution File Extension (Media Format) (Image Format) Number of Files Folder Borderless Memory cards, adapters and USB Flash memory drive are not included. 16MB to 2GB 4GB to 8GB xD-Picture Card™...

  • Page 98: Pictbridge

    PictBridge Compatibility Interface Supports the Camera & Imaging Products Association PictBridge standard CIPA DC-001. Visit http://www.cipa.jp/pictbridge for more information. PictBridge (USB) Port...

  • Page 99: Scanner

    XP in this User’s Guide includes Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Maximum 1200 × 1200 dpi scanning when using the WIA Driver for Windows (resolution up to 19200 × 19200 dpi can be selected by using the Brother scanner utility) Yes/Yes ®...

  • Page 100: Printer

    12 Mbits/s. The machine can also be connected to a computer that has a USB 1.1 interface. Third party USB ports are not supported for Macintosh ® 2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/ ® driver supporting Brother Native Compression ® X 10.2.4 or greater: Brother Ink driver (A4 size) ®...

  • Page 101: Computer Requirements

    Disk Conditions: ® Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or greater. For WIA, 1200x1200 resolution. Brother Scanner Utility enables to enhance up to 19200 x 19200 dpi. Third party USB ports are not supported. PaperPort™ 11SE supports Microsoft ® higher for Windows 2000 and SP2 or higher for XP.

  • Page 102: Consumable Items

    Yellow (LC67Y) Black - Approximately 450 pages Yellow, Cyan and Magenta - Approximately 325 pages For more information about the replacement consumables, visit us at http://www.brother.com/pageyield. Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711. What is Innobella™? Innobella™ is a range of genuine consumables offered by Brother.

  • Page 103: E Glossary

    Glossary This is a comprehensive list of features and terms that appear in Brother manuals. Availability of these features depends on the model you purchased. ADF (automatic document feeder) The document can be placed in the ADF and scanned one page at a time automatically.

  • Page 104: Index

    Index ADF (automatic document feeder) ...17 ® ® Apple Macintosh See Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM..Cleaning paper pick-up roller ...72 print head ...73 printer platen ...72 scanner ...71 Consumable items ...94 Control panel overview ...6 ControlCenter See Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 105 Paper ... 13 capacity ...16 loading ...8 size ...15 size of document ...17 type ...15 PaperPort™ 11SE with OCR See Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM and PaperPort™ 11SE with OCR How-to-Guides..PhotoCapture Center™ Borderless ...39 Cropping ...39 Date Print ...39 DPOF printing ...35 from PC See Software User's Guide on the...
  • Page 106 Temporary copy settings ...22 Transparencies ... 16 Troubleshooting ...58 checking ink volume ...75 document jam ...65 error messages on LCD ...62 if you are having difficulty copying ...60 PhotoCapture Center™ ...61 printing ...58 scanning ...61 software ...61 paper jam ...66 print quality ...73 ®...
  • Page 107 Warranty & Repair - For details about warranty on your Brother Product, the details are listed on the following link: www.brother.com.au under Warranty. For warranty service (repair) of your Brother product you will need to retain a copy of your sales docket and contact the Support Centre for location of the nearest Authorised Warranty Centre (AWC)
  • Page 108 Visit us on the World Wide Web http://www.brother.com This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only. Local Brother companies or their dealers will only support machines purchsed in their own countries.

This manual is also suitable for:

Dcp-185cDcp-165c

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