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Table of Contents
Section IGeneral
1General Information2
Using the documentation .......................................................................................2
Symbols and conventions used in the documentation .................................... 2
Accessing the Software User’s Guide ...................................................................2
General Information2
Loading documents and paper8
General Setup19
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General Information1
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 documentation1
The following symbols and conventions are
used throughout the documentation.
BoldBold typeface identifies specific
buttons on the machine’s
control panel, or on the
computer screen.
ItalicsItalicized typeface emphasizes
an important point or refers you
to a related topic.
Courier
New
Text in Courier New font
identifies messages on the
LCD of the machine.
Accessing the
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Software User’s Guide
This User’s Guide does not contain all the
information about the machine such as how
to use the advanced features of the Printer
and Scanner. When you are ready to learn
detailed information about these operations,
read the Software User’s Guide that is on the
CD-ROM.
Viewing Documentation1
Viewing Documentation
(For Windows
To view the documentation, from the Start
menu, point to Brother, DCP-XXXX (where
XXXX is your model number) from the
programs group, and then select User’s Guides in HTML format.
If you have not installed the software, you can
find the documentation by following the
instructions below:
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Warnings tell you what to do to
prevent possible personal injury.
Cautions specify procedures you
must follow or avoid to prevent
possible damage to the machine or
other objects.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to
possible electrical shock.
Notes tell you how you should
respond to a situation that may arise
or give tips about how the operation
works with other features.
Improper Setup icons alert you to
devices and operations that are not
compatible with the machine.
a Turn on your PC. Insert the Brother
CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
b If the model name screen appears, click
your model name.
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General Information
c If the language screen appears, click
your language. The CD-ROM Main
Menu will appear.
Note
If this window does not appear, use
®
Windows
program from the root directory of the
Brother CD-ROM.
Explorer to run the start.exe
d Click Documentation to view the
Software User’s Guide in HTML
format.
How to find Scanning instructions1
There are several ways you can scan
documents. You can find the instructions as
follows:
Software User’s Guide
Scanning (For Windows
Professional/Windows
®
Windows Vista
)
ControlCenter3 (For Windows
Professional/Windows
®
Windows Vista
)
ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE with OCR
How-to-Guide
The complete ScanSoft™ PaperPort™
11SE with OCR How-to-Guides can be
viewed from the Help Selection in the
ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE
application.
Presto!
®
PageManager® User’s Guide
(Hong Kong users only)
®
2000
®
XP and
®
XP and
®
2000
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e Click the documentation you want to
read.
HTML documents: Software
User’s Guide in HTML format.
This format is recommended for
viewing on your computer.
PDF documents: User’s Guide for
stand-alone operations, 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.)
Instructions for scanning directly from
Presto!
Presto!
®
PageManager®. The complete
®
PageManager® User’s Guide
can be viewed from the Help selection in
the Presto!
®
PageManager® application.
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Chapter 1
Viewing Documentation
®
(For Macintosh
a Turn on your Macintosh
Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive. The following window will appear.
)1
®
. Insert the
b Double-click the Documentation icon.
How to find Scanning instructions1
There are several ways you can scan
documents. You can find the instructions as
follows:
Software User’s Guide
Scanning
(For Mac OS
ControlCenter2
(For Mac OS
®
Presto!
Instructions for scanning directly from
Presto!
Presto!
can be viewed from the Help selection in
the Presto!
PageManager® User’s Guide
®
X 10.2.4 or greater)
®
X 10.2.4 or greater)
®
PageManager®. The complete
®
PageManager® User’s Guide
®
PageManager® application.
c Double-click your language folder.
d Double-click top.html file to view the
Software User’s Guide in HTML
format.
e Click the documentation you want to
read.
Software User’s Guide: Software
User’s Guide in HTML format
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Accessing Brother
General Information
Support
(For Windows
You can find all the contacts you will need,
such as Web support (Brother Solutions
Center).
Click Brother Support on the Main Menu.
The following screen will appear:
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To access our web site
(www.brother.com
Page.
For the latest news and product support
information (http://solutions.brother.com
click Brother Solutions Center.
(http://www.brother.com/creativecenter/
for FREE photo projects and printable
downloads, click Brother CreativeCenter.
To return to the main page, click Back or
if you have finished, click Exit.
), click Brother Home
),
), click
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Chapter 1
Control panel overview1
The DCP-145C, DCP-165C and DCP-185C have the same control panel keys.
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1Copy keys:
Lets you temporarily change the copy settings
when in copy mode.
Copy Options
You can quickly and easily select
temporary settings for copying.
Enlarge/Reduce
Lets you enlarge or reduce copies
depending on the ratio you select.
Copy Quality
Use this key to temporarily change the
quality of your copies.
Number of Copies
Use this key to make multiple copies.
2Menu keys:
Menu
Lets you access the main menu.
+a or -b
Press to scroll through the menus and
options.
OK
Lets you select a setting.
3Stop/Exit
Stops an operation or exits from a menu.
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4Start keys:
Mono Start
Lets you start making copies in
monochrome. Also lets you start a
scanning operation (in colour or mono,
depending on the scanning setting in the
ControlCenter software).
Colour Start
Lets you start making copies in full colour.
Also lets you start a scanning operation (in
colour or mono, depending on the scanning
setting in the ControlCenter software).
5On/Off
You can turn the machine on and off.
If you turn the machine off, it will still
periodically clean the print head to maintain
print quality.
6Ink Management
Lets you clean the print head, print a test page
to check the print quality, and check the
available ink volume.
7Scan
Lets you access Scan mode.
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General Information
8Photo Capture
Lets you access the PhotoCapture Center™
mode.
9LCD (liquid crystal display)
Displays messages on the screen to help you
set up and use your machine.
10 Warning LED
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.
Warning LED indications1
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.
LEDDCP
status
ReadyThe DCP is ready for
Off
Cover openThe cover is open.
Orange
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Description
use.
Close the cover. (See
Error and Maintenance
messages on page 62.)
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Cannot
print
Replace the ink
cartridge with a new
one. (See Replacing the ink cartridges
on page 68.)
Paper errorPut paper in the tray or
clear the paper jam.
Check the LCD
message. (See
Troubleshooting and
Routine Maintenance
on page 58.)
Other
messages
Check the LCD
message. (See
Troubleshooting and
Routine Maintenance
on page 58.)
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2
Loading documents and paper2
Loading paper and
other print media
a If the paper support flap is open, close it,
and then pull the paper tray completely
out of the machine.
b Lift the output paper tray cover (1).
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c With both hands, gently press and slide
the paper side guides (1) and paper
2
length guide (2) to fit the paper size.
Make sure that the triangular marks (3)
on the paper side guides (1) and paper
length guide (2) line up with the mark for
the paper size you are using.
1
3
2
3
d Fan the stack of paper well to avoid
paper jams and misfeeds.
Note
Always make sure that the paper is not
curled.
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Loading documents and paper
e 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.
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f Gently adjust the paper side guides (1)
to the paper with both hands.
Make sure the paper side guides touch
the sides of the paper.
1
Note
Be careful that you do not push the paper
in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray
and cause feed problems.
g Close the paper tray cover.
2
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Chapter 2
h Slowly push the paper tray completely
into the machine.
i While holding the paper tray in place,
pull out the paper support (1) until it
clicks and unfold the paper support
flap (2).
2
Loading envelopes and post
cards2
About envelopes2
Use envelopes that weigh between 75 to
95 gsm.
Some envelopes need margin settings to
be set in the application. Make sure you
do a test print first before printing many
envelopes.
CAUTION
DO NOT use any of the following types of
envelopes, as they will cause paper feed
problems:
• If they are of a baggy construction.
• That are embossed (have raised writing
on them).
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Note
Do not use the paper support flap for
Legal paper.
• That have clasps or staples.
• That are pre-printed on the inside.
Glue 2
Double flap 2
Occasionally you may experience paper
feed problems caused by the thickness,
size and flap shape of the envelopes you
are using.
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Loading documents and paper
How to load envelopes and postcards2
a 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 ‘doublefeeding’, put one envelope in the paper
tray at a time.
If you have problems when printing on
envelopes, try the following suggestions:
a Make sure the flap is either to the side of
the envelope or to the back edge of the
envelope when printing.
b Adjust the size and margin in your
application.
2
2
b
Put envelopes or post cards into the
paper tray with the address side down
and the leading edge (top of the
envelopes) in first. With both hands,
gently press and slide the paper side
guides (1) and paper length guide (2) to
fit the size of the envelopes or post cards.
Removing small printouts
1
2
from the machine2
When the machine ejects small paper onto
the output paper tray you may not be able to
reach it. Make sure printing has finished, and
then pull the tray completely out of the
machine.
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Chapter 2
Printable area2
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 PaperEnvelopes
3
4
1
3
1
4
2
Top (1)Bottom (2)Left (3)Right (4)
Cut Sheet3 mm3 mm3 mm3 mm
Envelopes12 mm24 mm3 mm3 mm
2
Note
The Borderless feature is not available for envelopes.
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Loading documents and 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 you load.
You can use plain paper, inkjet paper (coated
paper), glossy paper, transparencies and
envelopes.
We recommend testing various paper types
before buying large quantities.
For best results, use the Brother paper.
When you print on inkjet paper (coated
paper), transparencies and glossy paper,
be sure to choose the correct print media
in the ‘Basic’ tab of the printer driver or in
the Paper Type setting of the menu.
Recommended print media2
2
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’ when you print on transparencies.
Brother paper
Paper TypeItem
A4 PlainBP60PA
A4 Glossy PhotoBP71GA4
A4 Inkjet (Matte)BP60MA
10 x 15 cm Glossy
Photo
BP71GP
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When you print on Brother Photo paper,
load one extra sheets of the same photo
paper in the paper tray. An extra sheet has
been included in the paper package for
this purpose.
When you use transparencies or photo
paper, remove each sheet at once to
prevent smudging or paper jams.
Avoid touching the printed surface of the
paper immediately after printing; the
surface may not be completely dry and
may stain your fingers.
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Chapter 2
Handling and using print
media2
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.
Avoid touching either side of
transparencies because they absorb
water and perspiration easily, and this
may cause decreased output quality.
Transparencies designed for laser
printers/copiers may stain your next
document. Use only transparencies
recommended for inkjet printing.
You can only print on both sides of the
paper with PC printing. See Printing for
Windows
on the CD-ROM.
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in the Software User’s Guide
Paper capacity of the output paper
tray
Up to 50 sheets of 20 lb Letter or 80 gsm A4
paper.
Transparencies or photo paper must be
picked up from the output paper tray one
page at a time to avoid smudging.
2
DO NOT use the following kinds of paper:
• Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or
irregularly shaped paper
Improper Setup
1
1
12mm or greater
• Extremely shiny or highly textured paper
• Paper that cannot be arranged uniformly
when stacked
• Paper made with a short grain
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Loading documents and paper
Choosing the right print media2
Paper type and size for each operation2
Paper TypePaper SizeUsage
CopyPhoto
Capture
Cut SheetLetter 216 × 279 mmYesYesYes
A4210 × 297 mmYesYesYes
Legal216 × 356 mmYes–Yes
Executive184 × 267 mm––Yes
JIS B5182 × 257 mm––Yes
A5148 × 210 mmYes–Yes
A6105 × 148 mm––Yes
CardsPhoto10 × 15 cmYesYesYes
Photo 2L13 × 18 cm–YesYes
Index Card127 × 203 mm––Yes
Post Card 1100 × 148 mm––Yes
Post Card 2
(Double)
EnvelopesC5 Envelope162 × 229 mm––Yes
DL Envelope110 × 220 mm––Yes
148 × 200 mm––Yes
Printer
2
Transparencies
COM-10105 × 241 mm––Yes
Monarch98 × 191 mm––Yes
JE4
Envelope
Letter216 × 279 mmYes–Yes
A4210 × 297 mmYes–Yes
105 × 235 mm––Yes
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Chapter 2
Paper weight, thickness and capacity2
Paper TypeWeightThicknessNo. of
sheets
Cut
Sheet
Plain Paper
Inkjet Paper
64 to 120 gsm
64 to 200 gsm
0.08 to 0.15 mm
0.08 to 0.25 mm20
100
1
Glossy Paper
CardsPhoto Card
Index Card
Post Card
Envelopes
Up to 220 gsm
Up to 220 gsm
Up to 120 gsm
Up to 200 gsm
75 to 95 gsm
Up to 0.25 mm20
Up to 0.25 mm20
Up to 0.15 mm30
Up to 0.25 mm30
Up to 0.52 mm10
Transparencies––10
1
Up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m2 paper.
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Loading documents and paper
Loading documents2
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)2
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.
Recommended environment2
Temperature:20 to 30° C
Humidity:50% to 70%
Paper:
80 gsm
How to load documents2
CAUTION
DO NOT pull on the document while it is
feeding.
DO NOT use paper that is curled, wrinkled,
folded, ripped, stapled, paper clipped,
pasted or taped.
DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or
fabric with the ADF. Instead use the
scanner glass.
Make sure documents written with ink are
completely dry.
a Unfold the ADF Document Output
Support Flap (1).
2
Document Sizes Supported2
Length:148 to 355.6 mm
Width:148 to 215.9 mm
Weight:64to90gsm
b Fan the pages well. Make sure you put
the documents face down, top edge
first in the ADF until you feel them touch
the feed roller.
c Adjust the paper guides (2) to fit the
width of your documents.
2
1
DO NOT leave thick documents on the
scanner glass. If you do this, the ADF may
jam.
CAUTION
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Chapter 2
Using the scanner glass2
You can use the scanner glass to copy or
scan pages of a book one page at a time.
Document Sizes Supported2
Length: Up to 297 mm
Width:Up to 215.9 mm
Weight:Up to 2 kg
How to load documents2
Note
(DCP-185C) To use the scanner glass,
the ADF must be empty.
a Lift the document cover.
c Close the document cover.
CAUTION
If you are scanning a book or thick
document, DO NOT slam the cover or
press on it.
b Using the document guidelines on the
left and top, place the document face
down in the upper left corner of the
scanner glass.
Scannable area2
The scannable area depends on the settings
in the application you are using. The figures
below show the areas you cannot scan on
Letter and A4 paper.
Usage
3
1
Document
Size
Top (1)
Bottom (2)
4
2
Left (3)
Right (4)
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CopyAll paper
sizes
ScanAll paper
sizes
3 mm3 mm
3 mm3 mm
3
General Setup3
LCD screen3
Changing LCD language3
You can change the LCD language.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose
0.Initial Setup.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose
0.Local Language.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose your language.
Press OK.
e Press Stop/Exit.
Improving the LCD angle3
You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper
and more vivid display. If you are having
difficulty reading the LCD, try changing the
contrast setting.
Sleep Mode3
You can choose how long the machine must
be idle (from 1 to 60 minutes) before it goes
into sleep mode. The timer will restart if any
operation is carried out on the machine.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose
0.Initial Setup.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose 3.Sleep Mode.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose 1 Min, 2 Mins,
3 Mins, 5 Mins, 10 Mins, 30 Mins
or 60 Mins which is the length of time
the machine is idle before entering sleep
mode.
Press OK.
e Press Stop/Exit.
3
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose
0.Initial Setup.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose
2.LCD Contrast.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose Light or Dark.
Press OK.
e Press Stop/Exit.
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Chapter 3
Printing Reports3
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 report3
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose
3.Print Reports.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose the report you
want.
Press OK.
d Press Mono Start.
e Press Stop/Exit.
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Section II
CopyII
Making copies22
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Making copies 4
How to copy4
You can use your machine as a copier,
making up to 99 copies at a time.
Making a single copy4
a Load your document.
(See Loading documents on page 17.)
b Press Mono Start for B&W copy or
Colour Start for colour copy.
Making multiple copies4
You can make up to 99 copies in one print
run.
a Load your document.
(See Loading documents on page 17.)
Copy options4
When you want to quickly change the copy
settings temporarily for the next multiple
copies, use the temporary Copy keys. You
can use different combinations.
The machine returns to its default settings
1 minute after it finishes copying.
Note
You can save the copy settings you use
most often by setting them as default. You
can find instructions on how to do this in
the section for each feature.
b Press Number of Copies repeatedly
until the number of copies you want
appears (up to 99).
Or press a or b to change the number of
copies.
c Press Mono Start for B&W copy or
Colour Start for colour copy.
Note
(DCP-185C) To sort your copies, press
the Copy Options key.
Stop copying4
To stop copying, press Stop/Exit.
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