Brother DCP-330C User Manual

Quick Setup Guide

DCP-330C

DCP-540CN

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 & Software

Setup is Complete!

Keep this Quick Setup Guide, the User’s Guide and the supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.

Version B

Symbols used in this guide

Warning	Caution	Improper Setup
Warnings tell you what to do to prevent	Cautions specify procedures you must	Improper Setup icons alert you to
possible personal injury.	follow or avoid to prevent possible	devices and operations that are not
	damage to the machine or other objects.	compatible with the machine.
Note	User’s Guide, Software User’s Guide or
	Network User’s Guide
Notes tell you how you should respond	Indicates reference to the User’s Guide,
to a situation that may arise or give tips	Software User’s Guide or Network
about how the current operation works	User’s Guide we have supplied.
with other features.

Table of Contents
Getting Started
Carton components......................................................................................................................................	2
Control panel................................................................................................................................................	3
STEP1 – Setting Up the Machine
Removing the protective parts .....................................................................................................................	4
Loading paper ..............................................................................................................................................	4
Connecting the power cord ..........................................................................................................................	6
Installing the ink cartridges...........................................................................................................................	6
Print quality check ........................................................................................................................................	8
Choosing your language (Canada only).......................................................................................................	9
Setting the LCD contrast ............................................................................................................................	10
Setting the date and time ...........................................................................................................................	10
STEP2 – Installing the Driver & Software
Windows®
For USB Interface Users
(For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition) ...................................	14
For Network Interface Users (DCP-540CN only)
(For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition) ...................................	17
Macintosh®
For USB Interface Users
(For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater) ...........................................................................................................	21
For Network Interface Users (DCP-540CN only)
(For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater) ...........................................................................................................	24
For Network Users
BRAdmin Professional configuration utility (For Windows® users) ............................................................	27
Installing the BRAdmin Professional configuration utility ......................................................................	27
Setting your IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway using BRAdmin Professional ............................	27
BRAdmin Light configuration utility (For Mac OS® X users) ......................................................................	28
Setting your IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway using BRAdmin Light ........................................	28
Consumables
Replacement consumables........................................................................................................................	29
Ink cartridge ..........................................................................................................................................	29

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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.

Quick Setup Guide	CD-ROM	User’s Guide	Accessory Order Form

Black (LC51BK)

Yellow (LC51Y)

Cyan (LC51C)

Magenta (LC51M)

Ink Cartridges

An interface cable is not a standard accessory. You need to purchase the proper interface cable for the interface you want to use (USB or network).

USB cable

Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 cable that is no longer than 6 feet long (2 meters).

Your machine has a USB interface that is compatible with the USB 2.0 specification. This interface is also compatible with Hi-Speed USB 2.0; however, maximum data transfer rate will be 12 Mbits/s. The machine can also be connected to a computer that has a USB 1.1 interface.

DO NOT connect the interface cable at this time.

Connecting the interface cable is done during the software installation process.

When you use a USB cable, make sure you connect it to the USB port of your computer and not to a USB port on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub.

Network cable (DCP-540CN only)

Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network.

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Control panel

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COPY			01
Quality		Normal
Enlarge/Reduce		100%
Paper Type		Plain Pap
Paper Size		Letter
Brightness		0

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1	Number of Copies key	6	Ink key
2	Menu keys	7	Scan key
3	Start keys	8	PhotoCapture key
4	Stop/Exit key	9	Warning LED
5	On/Off key	10	LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

For the details of the control panel, see Control panel overview in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide.

Illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide are based on DCP-330C.

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STEP1 Setting Up the Machine

1Removing the protective parts

1Remove the protective tape and film covering the scanner glass.

2Remove the foam bag containing the ink cartridges from on top of the paper tray.

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DO NOT connect the interface cable. Connecting the interface cable is done during the software installation process.

2 Loading paper

You can load up to 100 sheets of 20 lb

(80 g/m2) paper.

For details, see Acceptable paper and other media in Chapter 2 of the User’s Guide.

1 Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine and lift the output paper tray cover (1).

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2 Press and slide the paper side guides (1) and paper length guide (2) to fit the paper size.

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Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams	5 Gently adjust the paper side guides with both
and misfeeds.	hands to fit the paper.
	Make sure that the paper side guides and
	paper length guide touch the edges of the
	paper.

Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge 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 as you slide out the front of the paper tray.

Note

Be careful that you do not push the paper in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray and cause paper feed problems.

6 Close the output paper tray cover.

7 Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine.

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8 While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper support () until it clicks, and then unfold the paper support flap ().

Note

Do not use the paper support flap for Legal paper.

Note

You can use the photo bypass tray is located on the top of the paper tray to print on photo 4×6 in. (10×15 cm) and photo L size paper.

For details, see Loading photo paper in Chapter 2 of the User’s Guide.

3 Connecting the power cord

1 Connect the power cord.

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DO NOT connect the interface cable. Connecting the interface cable is done during the software installation process.

Note

The control panel warning LED will stay on until you have installed the ink cartridges.

4 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.

1 Make sure that the power is turned on. The LCD shows:

No Cartridge Black Yellow

Cyan Magenta

2 Open the ink cartridge cover (1).

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3 Pull all the lock release levers down and remove the yellow protective part (1).

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Note

Do not throw away the yellow protective part. You will need it if you transport the machine.

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4 Take out the ink cartridge.

5 Carefully remove the protective yellow cap (1).

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DO NOT touch the area shown in the illustration below.

Note

If the protective yellow cap comes off when you open the bag, the cartridge will not be damaged.

6 Install each ink cartridge in the direction of the arrow on the label.

Take care to match the color of the lock release lever (1) with the cartridge color (2), as shown in the diagram below.

Mbrother

XXXX

7 Lift each lock release lever and gently push it until it clicks, and then close the ink cartridge cover.

Note

If the LCD prompts you to re-insert the ink cartridge correctly, after you install the ink cartridges, check that the ink cartridges are installed properly.

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STEP1 Setting Up the Machine

The machine will clean the ink tube system for use for the first time. This process will occur only once, the first time ink cartridges are installed. The cleaning process will last approximately four minutes.

The LCD shows:

Cleaning

i i i i i

Preparing System

Approx 4 Minutes

Caution

•DO NOT take out ink cartridges if you do not need to replace them. If you do so, it may reduce the ink quantity and the machine will not know the quantity of ink left in the cartridge.

•DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. If ink stains your skin or clothing, wash with soap or detergent at once.

•DO NOT repeatedly insert and remove the cartridges. If you do so, ink may seep out of the cartridge.

•If you mix the colors by installing an ink cartridge in the wrong position, clean the print head several times after correcting the cartridge installation. (See Cleaning the print head in Appendix B of the User’s Guide.)

•Once you open an ink cartridge, install it in the machine and use it up within six months of installation. Use unopened ink cartridges by the expiration date written on the cartridge package.

•DO NOT dismantle or tamper with the ink cartridge, this can cause the ink to leak out of the cartridge.

•Brother strongly recommends that you do not refill the ink cartridges provided with your machine. We also strongly recommend that you continue to use only Genuine Brother Brand replacement ink cartridges. Using or attempting to use potentially incompatible inks and/or cartridges in your machine may cause damage to the machine itself and/or it may result in unsatisfactory print quality. Our warranty coverage does not apply to any problem that was caused by the use of unauthorized third party ink and/or cartridges. To protect your investment and guarantee your print quality please continue to replace consumed ink cartridges with only Genuine Brother Branded Supplies.

5Print quality check

1After the cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD shows:

Set Paper and Press

2 Make sure paper is loaded in the paper tray. Press Color Start.

The machine starts printing the Print Quality Check Sheet (only during initial ink cartridge installation).

3 Check the quality of the four color blocks on the sheet.

(black/ yellow/ cyan/ magenta)

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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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