Brother DCP-145C, DCP-163C, DCP-165C, DCP-167C, DCP-185C User's Guide
USER’S GUIDE
DCP-145C
DCP-165C
DCP-185C
Version 0
CHN-ENG
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.
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.
Use only GENUINE brother supplies
Brother multifunction machines are designed to work ink of a particular specification and work to
a level of optimum performance when used with genuine Brother ink cartridges. Brother cannot
guarantee this optimum performance if ink or ink cartridges of other specifications are used.
Brother does not therefore recommend the use of cartridges other than genuine Brother cartridges
with this machine 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 result of the use of ink or
ink cartridges other than genuine Brother products due to the incompatibility or lack of suitability
of those products with this machine, any repairs required as a result will not be covered by the
warranty.
Table of Contents
Section I General
1 General Information 2
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
2 Loading documents and paper 8
Loading paper and other print media..................................................................... 8
Loading envelopes and post cards................................................................ 10
Removing small printouts from the machine ................................................. 11
Printable area ................................................................................................ 12
Acceptable paper and other print media.............................................................. 13
Recommended print media ........................................................................... 13
Handling and using print media ..................................................................... 14
Choosing the right print media....................................................................... 15
Loading documents ............................................................................................. 17
Using the ADF (DCP-185C only)................................................................... 17
Using the scanner glass ................................................................................ 18
Scannable area ............................................................................................. 18
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3 General Setup 19
LCD screen..........................................................................................................19
Changing LCD language ............................................................................... 19
Improving the LCD angle ...............................................................................19
Sleep Mode ......................................................................................................... 19
Printing Reports ................................................................................................... 20
How to print a report ...................................................................................... 20
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Section II Copy
4 Making copies 22
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
Section III Direct Photo Printing
5 Printing photos from a memory card or
USB Flash memory drive 30
PhotoCapture Center™ Operations.....................................................................30
Printing from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive without a PC.......30
Scanning to a memory card or USB Flash memory drive without a PC........30
Using PhotoCapture Center™ from your computer....................................... 30
Using memory card or USB Flash memory drive ..........................................30
Memory cards (DCP-165C and DCP-185C only) or USB Flash memory
drive folder structure .................................................................................. 31
Getting started .....................................................................................................32
How to print from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive ...........................33
Print Index (Thumbnails) ...............................................................................33
Printing Images.............................................................................................. 34
DPOF printing ................................................................................................35
PhotoCapture Center™ print settings..................................................................36
Print quality .................................................................................................... 36
Paper Options................................................................................................ 36
Color Enhancement .......................................................................................37
Cropping ........................................................................................................39
Borderless printing......................................................................................... 39
Date Print....................................................................................................... 39
Scan to a memory card or USB Flash memory drive .......................................... 40
Changing the image quality ...........................................................................40
Changing the monochrome file format .......................................................... 41
Changing the color file format........................................................................ 41
Understanding the Error Messages ..................................................................... 41
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6 Printing photos from a camera 42
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
7 Software features 48
Section V Appendixes
A Safety and Legal 50
Choosing a location .............................................................................................50
To use the machine safely................................................................................... 51
Important safety instructions.......................................................................... 54
IMPORTANT - For your safety ......................................................................55
Legal limitations for copying ................................................................................ 56
Trademarks.......................................................................................................... 57
B Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 58
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 58
If you are having difficulty with your machine ................................................ 58
Error and Maintenance messages....................................................................... 62
Document jam(DCP-185C only) .................................................................... 65
Printer jam or paper jam ................................................................................ 66
Routine maintenance........................................................................................... 68
Replacing the ink cartridges .......................................................................... 68
Cleaning the outside of the machine ............................................................. 70
Cleaning the scanner..................................................................................... 71
Cleaning the machine printer platen.............................................................. 72
Cleaning the paper pick-up roller................................................................... 72
Cleaning the print head ................................................................................. 73
Checking the print quality .............................................................................. 73
Checking the print alignment ......................................................................... 74
Checking the ink volume ............................................................................... 75
Machine Information ............................................................................................ 75
Checking the serial number ........................................................................... 75
Packing and shipping the machine ...................................................................... 76
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C Menu and Features 78
On-screen programming ......................................................................................78
Menu table ..................................................................................................... 78
Menu keys ........................................................................................................... 78
Menu Table..........................................................................................................80
D Specifications 85
General ................................................................................................................85
Print media........................................................................................................... 87
Copy .................................................................................................................... 88
PhotoCapture Center™ ....................................................................................... 89
PictBridge ............................................................................................................ 90
Scanner ............................................................................................................... 91
Printer .................................................................................................................. 92
Interfaces .............................................................................................................92
Computer requirements ....................................................................................... 93
Consumable items ............................................................................................... 94
E Glossary 95
F Index 96
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Section I
General I
General Information 2
Loading documents and paper 8
General Setup 19
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General Information 1
Using the documentation 1
Thank you for buying a Brother machine!
Reading the documentation will help you
make the most of your machine.
Symbols and conventions used in the documentation 1
The following symbols and conventions are
used throughout the documentation.
Bold Bold typeface identifies specific
buttons on the machine’s
control panel, or on the
computer screen.
Italics Italicized 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 Software User’s Guide 1
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 Documentation 1
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.
2
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.
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.
e Click the documentation you want to
read.
How to find Scanning instructions 1
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
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)
ControlCenter3 (For Windows
Professional/Windows
®
Windows Vista
®
Presto!
PageManager® User’s Guide
)
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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2000
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XP and
®
XP and
®
2000
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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.)
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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.
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®
. Insert the
b Double-click the Documentation icon.
c Double-click your language folder.
How to find Scanning instructions 1
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
PageManager® User’s Guide
Presto!
Presto!
can be viewed from the Help selection in
the Presto!
®
X 10.2.4 or greater)
®
X 10.2.4 or greater)
®
PageManager®. The complete
®
PageManager® User’s Guide
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PageManager® application.
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®) 1
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:
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.
), click Brother Home
),
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To visit our web site for original Brother
supplies
(http://www.brother.com/original/
Supplies Information.
To access the Brother CreativeCenter
(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
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Chapter 1
Control panel overview 1
The DCP-145C, DCP-165C and DCP-185C have the same control panel keys.
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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.
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.
2 Menu 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.
3 Stop/Exit
Stops an operation or exits from a menu.
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4 Start keys:
Mono Start
Lets you start making copies in
monochrome. Also lets you start a
scanning operation (in color or mono,
depending on the scanning setting in the
ControlCenter software).
Color Start
Lets you start making copies in full color.
Also lets you start a scanning operation (in
color 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.
6 Ink Management
Lets you clean the print head, print a test page
to check the print quality, and check the
available ink volume.
7 Scan
Lets you access Scan mode.
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6
General Information
8 Photo Capture
Lets you access the PhotoCapture Center™
mode.
9 LCD (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 indications 1
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.
LED DCP
status
Ready The DCP is ready for
Off
Cover open The cover is open.
Orange
Cannot
print
Paper error Put paper in the tray or
Other
messages
Description
use.
Close the cover. (See
Error and Maintenance
messages on page 62.)
Replace the ink
cartridge with a new
one. (See Replacing the
ink cartridges
on page 68.)
clear the paper jam.
Check the LCD
message. (See
Troubleshooting and
Routine Maintenance
on page 58.)
Check the LCD
message. (See
Troubleshooting and
Routine Maintenance
on page 58.)
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2
Loading documents and paper 2
Loading paper and other print media 2
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
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
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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Loading documents and paper
d Fan the stack of paper well to avoid
paper jams and misfeeds.
Note
Always make sure that the paper is not
curled.
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.
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
g Close the paper tray cover.
2
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.
h Slowly push the paper tray completely
into the machine.
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Chapter 2
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
1
Note
Do not use the paper support flap for
Legal paper.
Loading envelopes and post cards 2
About envelopes 2
Use envelopes that weigh between 80 to
95 g/m
Some envelopes need margin settings to
be set in the application. Make sure you
do a test print first before printing many
envelopes.
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
• That have clasps or staples.
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CAUTION
on them).
• 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 postcards 2
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.
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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 machine 2
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 area 2
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 Envelopes
3
4
1
3
1
4
2
Top (1) Bottom (2) Left (3) Right (4)
Cut Sheet 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm
Envelopes 12 mm 24 mm 3 mm 3 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 2
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.
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.
Recommended print media 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 Type Item
A4 Plain BP60PA
A4 Glossy Photo BP71GA4
A4 Inkjet (Matte) BP60MA
10 x 15 cm Glossy
Photo
BP71GP
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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 media 2
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 g/m2 A4
paper.
Transparencies or photo paper must be
picked up from the output paper tray one
page at a time to avoid smudging.
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CAUTION
DO NOT use the following kinds of paper:
• Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or
irregularly shaped paper
1
1
1 2 mm 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 media 2
Paper type and size for each operation 2
Paper Type Paper Size Usage
Copy Photo
Capture
Cut Sheet Letter 216 × 279 mm Yes Yes Yes
A4 210 × 297 mm Yes Yes Yes
Legal 216 × 356 mm Yes – Yes
Executive 184 × 267 mm – – Yes
JIS B5 182 × 257 mm – – Yes
A5 148 × 210 mm Yes – Yes
A6 105 × 148 mm – – Yes
Cards Photo 10 × 15 cm Yes Yes Yes
Photo 2L 13 × 18 cm – Yes Yes
Index Card 127 × 203 mm – – Yes
Post Card 1 100 × 148 mm – – Yes
Post Card 2
(Double)
Envelopes C5 Envelope 162 × 229 mm – – Yes
DL Envelope 110 × 220 mm – – Yes
COM-10 105 × 241 mm – – Yes
Monarch 98 × 191 mm – – Yes
JE4
Envelope
Transparencies
Letter 216 × 279 mm Yes – Yes
A4 210 × 297 mm Yes – Yes
148 × 200 mm – – Yes
105 × 235 mm – – Yes
Printer
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Chapter 2
Paper weight, thickness and capacity 2
Paper Type Weight Thickness No. of
sheets
Cut
Sheet
Plain Paper
Inkjet Paper
Glossy Paper
Cards Photo Card
Index Card
Post Card
Envelopes
64 to 120 g/m
64 to 200 g/m
Up to 220 g/m
Up to 220 g/m
Up to 120 g/m
Up to 200 g/m
75 to 95 g/m
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
0.08 to 0.15 mm
0.08 to 0.25 mm 20
Up to 0.25 mm 20
Up to 0.25 mm 20
Up to 0.15 mm 30
Up to 0.25 mm 30
Up to 0.52 mm 10
Transparencies – – 10
1
Up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m2 paper.
100
1
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Loading documents and paper
Loading documents 2
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
2
80 g/m
before putting them in the ADF.
Recommended environment 2
Temperature: 20 to 30° C
Humidity: 50% to 70%
Paper:
Document Sizes Supported 2
Length: 148 to 355.6 mm
Width: 148to215.9mm
Weight:
paper and always fan the pages
2
80 g/m
64 to 90 g/m
2
How to load documents 2
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
CAUTION
completely dry.
a Unfold the ADF Document Output
Support Flap (1).
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
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 glass 2
You can use the scanner glass to copy or
scan pages of a book one page at a time.
Document Sizes Supported 2
Length: Up to 297 mm
Width: Up to 215.9 mm
Weight: Up to 2 kg
How to load documents 2
Note
(DCP-185C) To use the scanner glass,
the ADF must be empty.
a Lift the document cover.
b Using the document guidelines on the
left and top, place the document face
down in the upper left corner of the
scanner glass.
c Close the document cover.
If you are scanning a book or thick
document, DO NOT slam the cover or
press on it.
Scannable area 2
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.
CAUTION
3
1
4
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Usage
Copy All paper
Scan All paper
Document
Size
sizes
sizes
2
Top (1)
Bottom (2)
3 mm 3 mm
3 mm 3 mm
Left (3)
Right (4)
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General Setup 3
LCD screen 3
Changing LCD language 3
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 angle 3
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 Mode 3
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 Reports 3
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 3
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
Copy II
Making copies 22
4
Making copies 4
How to copy 4
You can use your machine as a copier,
making up to 99 copies at a time.
Making a single copy 4
a Load your document.
(See Loading documents on page 17.)
b Press Mono Start for B&W copy or
Color Start for color copy.
Making multiple copies 4
You can make up to 99 copies in one print
run.
a Load your document.
(See Loading documents on page 17.)
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.
Copy options 4
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.
c Press Mono Start for B&W copy or
Color Start for color copy.
Note
(DCP-185C) To sort your copies, press
the Copy Options key.
Stop copying 4
To stop copying, press Stop/Exit.
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Making copies
Changing copy speed and quality 4
You can select from a range of quality
settings. The default setting is Normal.
To temporarily change the quality setting,
follow the instructions below:
Press
Normal Normal is the
recommended
mode for ordinary
print outs. This
produces good
copy quality with
good copy speed.
Fast Fast copy speed
and lowest ink
consumption. Use
to save time
printing documents
to be proof-read,
large documents or
many copies.
Best Use best mode to
copy precise
images such as
photographs. This
provides the
highest resolution
and the slowest
speed.
a Load your document.
b Press Copy Quality repeatedly to
choose Fast, Normal or Best.
c Press Mono Start or Color Start.
To change the default setting, follow the
instructions below:
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose 1.Copy.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose 3.Quality.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose Fast, Normal or
Best.
Press OK.
e Press Stop/Exit.
Enlarging or reducing the image copied 4
You can choose an enlargement or reduction
ratio. If you choose Fit to Page, your
machine will adjust the size automatically to
the paper size you set. (DCP-185C only) If
you use this setting, use the scanner glass.
Press
FittoPage
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
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To enlarge or reduce the next copy follow the
instructions below:
a Load your document.
b Press Enlarge/Reduce.
c 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%). Press OK.
Press a or b repeatedly to enter an
enlargement or reduction ratio from
25% to 400%. Press OK.
Press a or b to choose 100% or
Fit to Page. Press OK.
d Press Mono Start or Color Start.
Note
• Page Layout Options are not available
with Enlarge/Reduce.
• Fit to Page options are not available
with Page Layout.
• Fit to Page does not work properly
when the document on the scanner glass
is skewed more than 3 degrees. Using the
document guidelines on the left and top,
place your document in the upper left
hand corner, with the document face down
on the scanner glass.
• Fit to Page is not available for a Legal
size document.
Making N in 1 copies or a poster (Page Layout) 4
The N in 1 copy feature can help you save
paper by letting you copy two or four pages
onto one printed page.
You can also produce a poster. When you
use the poster feature your machine divides
your document into sections, then enlarges
the sections so you can assemble them into a
poster. (DCP-185C only) If you want to print a
poster, use the scanner glass.
Important 4
Make sure paper size is set to Letter or
A4.
You cannot use the Enlarge/Reduce and
stack/sort settings (DCP-185C only) with
the N in 1 and Poster features.
N in 1 color copies are not available.
(P) means Portrait and (L) means
Landscape.
You can only make one poster copy at a
time.
Press
and then a or b to
choose
Page Layout
Off(1 in 1)
2in1(P)
2in1(L)
4in1(P)
4in1(L)
Poster(3 x 3)
a Load your document.
b Press Copy Options and a or b to
choose Page Layout.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose 2in1(P),
2in1(L), 4in1(P),
4in1(L), Poster(3 x 3)or
Off(1 in 1).
Press OK.
d Press Mono Start to scan the
document. You can also press
Color Start if you are using the Poster
layout. If you placed the document in the
ADF or are making a poster, the
machine scans the pages and starts
printing. If you are using the scanner
glass, go to e.
e After the machine scans the page, press
a (Yes) to scan the next page.
Next Page?
a Yes b No
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