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DCP-115C DCP-116C DCP-120C DCP-315CN Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware and install the software. Please read this ‘Quick Setup Guide’ for the correct setup procedure and installation instructions. STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine STEP 2 Installing the Driver &...
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To use the machine safely Caution Warning User’s Guide, Software User’s Guide or Network User’s Guide Warnings tell you what to do to prevent Cautions specify procedures you must Indicates reference to the User’s Guide, possible personal injury. follow or avoid to prevent possible Software User’s Guide or Network damage to the machine or other objects.
Table of Contents Getting Started Carton components............................2 Control panel..............................3 STEP1 – Setting Up the Machine Removing the protective parts ........................4 Attaching the control panel cover......................... 4 Loading paper .............................. 4 Installing the power cord ..........................5 Choosing your language ..........................5 Installing the ink cartridges...........................
Getting Started Carton components Carton components may vary from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the carton in case for any reason you must ship your machine. CD-ROMs ® For Windows User’s Guide Power Cord Quick Setup Guide ®...
STEP1 Setting Up the Machine Removing the protective Loading paper parts You can load up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m Remove the protective tape and scanner glass (20 lb) paper. protection sheet. For details, see About paper in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide.
Setting Up the Machine Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams Installing the power cord and misfeeds. Connect the power cord. Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge first. Check that the paper is flat in the tray and below the maximum paper mark (1).
STEP1 Setting Up the Machine Take out the ink cartridge. Installing the ink cartridges Warning If ink gets in your eyes, wash them out with water at once, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor. Make sure that the power is turned on. The LCD shows: No Cartridge Lift the scanner cover (1) from the right-hand...
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Brother does not therefore recommend the use of cartridges other than genuine Brother branded cartridges with this machine or the refilling of empty cartridges with ink from other sources.
STEP1 Setting Up the Machine Do one of the following: Print quality check If all lines are clear and visible, press a (Yes) to finish the quality check. If you can see missing short lines, press b (No) and go to step 6. After the cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD shows: Poor...
Setting Up the Machine To confirm the current date and time, print Setting the date and time out the Users Settings Report. (See "Printing reports" in Appendix A of the User's Guide.) Setting the date and time allows the machine to clean the print head regularly and maintain optimum print Now go to quality.
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Readme.html You can get important information and On-Line Registration troubleshooting tips. You will be pointed to the Brother Product Registration Web page for quick registration of your machine. Documentation Brother Solutions Center View the User’s Guide and other documents in PDF format.
Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface cable. For the latest drivers and documentations and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother Solutions Center directly from the driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com ®...
® • If this window does not appear, use Windows connected an interface cable. Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. ® • If you are using Windows 2000 Professional: To access the PhotoCapture Center™ features from your computer you may have to install a ®...
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You will find the USB installation of MFL-Pro Suite. socket above and to the left of the ink cartridge When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software slots, as shown below. License Agreement window appears, click Yes if you agree to the Software License Agreement.
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It will take a few seconds for the installation screens to appear. The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The installation screens appear one after another. Please wait, it will take a few seconds for all screens to appear.
Installing the Driver & Software ® Windows For Network Interface Users (DCP-315CN only) ® (Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP) Turn on the machine by plugging in the power Important cord. Make sure that you have finished the instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the Machine on page 4-9.
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MFL-Pro Suite installer. To install the update, follow the steps below: ® 1 Click OK to start installation of the Windows The installation of the Brother drivers will updates. automatically start. The installation screens 2 When instructed, click OK to restart your appear one after another, please wait for a computer.
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The Configure IP Address window will appear. Enter the proper IP address information for your network by following the on-screen instructions. When the Brother and ScanSoft on-line Registration screen is displayed, make your selection and follow the on-screen instructions. Click Finish to restart your computer.
® machine before restarting your Macintosh or if you are overwriting a previously installed version of the Brother Software. If you encounter this problem continue with the installation but skip 13. ® You should choose your Brother machine from the...
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Improper Setup • DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub. Brother recommends that you connect the machine directly to your computer. • Make sure that the cable does not restrict the cover from closing, or an error may occur.
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Presto! PageManager icon and follow the on- screen instructions. Note ® ® When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos ® ® and documents using Presto! PageManager ® ®...
Improper Setup • DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub. Brother recommends that you connect the machine directly to your computer. • Make sure that the cable does not restrict the cover from closing, or an error may occur.
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Click the Brother Ink icon. On the right side of the Chooser, choose the machine to which you want to print. Close the Chooser. The Brother printer driver and scanner driver have been installed. Note ® ControlCenter2 is not supported in Mac OS...
® Turn on your Macintosh of the Brother Software. If you encounter this problem continue but skip 13 through 16. You Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM should choose your Brother machine from the drive.
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STEP2 Installing the Driver & Software ® Macintosh Carefully guide the network cable to the trench If you want to use the machine’s Scan key to scan as shown below, following the trench around over the network you must check Register your and toward the back of the machine.
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OCR ® X 10.4 users, go to step 22. For Mac OS capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2. You can also easily scan, share, and organize Choose Brother DCP-XXXX, and then click photos and documents using Add.
STEP2 Installing the Driver & Software ® Macintosh ® For Mac OS 9.1 to 9.2 Important Connect the network cable to the LAN socket marked with a symbol. You will find the Make sure that you have finished the LAN socket above and to the left of the ink instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the cartridge slots, as shown below.
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PageManager has been installed and the installation is now complete. Click the Brother Ink (IP) icon, and then choose BRN_xxxxxx (where xxxxxx are the last six digits of the Ethernet address). Close the Chooser. For more information about connecting the ®...
® (Windows only) The BRAdmin Professional utility is designed to manage your Brother network connected devices such as network-ready Multifunction devices and/or Start BRAdmin Professional, and choose TCP/IP. network-ready printers in a Local Area Network (LAN) environment. BRAdmin Professional can also be used to manage...
Consumables Replacement consumables When the time comes to replace ink cartridges, an error message will be indicated on the LCD. For more information about the ink cartridges for your machine, visit http://solutions.brother.com or contact your local Brother re-seller. Ink cartridge...
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The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.