Quick Setup Guide
DCP-J715W
Before you can use the machine, please read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation.
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Inbox Ink Cartridges |
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replacement cartridge) |
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Basic User’s Guide. |
Basic User’s Guide |
Safety and Legal |
Installation CD-ROM |
Power Cord |
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Documentation CD-ROM |
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WARNING
Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your machine. To avoid danger of suffocation, please keep these bags away from babies and children.
Most of the illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide show the DCP-J515W.
a Remove the protective tape and film covering the machine,
and also from the LCD.
b Remove the green protective part a by lifting the front of the machine and then pulling down on the packing part.
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Remove the plastic bag b containing the ink cartridges from on top of |
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the paper tray. |
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Make sure you have all components. |
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Note
•The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
•Save all packing materials and the box in case for any reason you must ship your machine.
•You need to purchase the correct interface cable for the interface you want to use (for USB or network connection).
USB cable
Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 2 metres long (cable not included).
Network cable (DCP-J715W only)
Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network.
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a Pull the paper tray a completely out of the machine.
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b Lift the output paper tray cover a.
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c With both hands, gently press and slide the paper side guides aand then the paper length guide b to fit the paper size.
Make sure that the triangular marks c on the paper side guides aand paper length guide b line up with the mark for the paper size you are using.
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d Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds.
e Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge first. Check that the paper is flat in the tray.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT push the paper in too far.
f Gently adjust the paper side guides to the paper with both hands. Make sure that the paper side guides touch the edges of the paper.
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Close the output paper tray cover.
Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine.
While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper support a until it clicks, and then unfold the paper support flap b.
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IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the USB cable yet (if you are using a USB cable).
a Connect the power cord.
WARNING
The machine must be fitted with an earthed plug.
Note
The Warning LED on the control panel will stay on until you have installed the ink cartridges.
a Press a or b to choose your language and press
OK.
b Press a or b to choose Yes or No and press
OK.
If you set the wrong language, you can change the language after setting the date and time. (For details, see Changing LCD language in chapter 1 in the Advanced User’s Guide on the documentation CD-ROM.)
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CAUTION
If ink gets in your eyes, wash them out with water at once, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor.
a Make sure that the power is turned on. The LCD shows No Ink Cartridge.
b Open the ink cartridge cover a.
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c Remove the green protective part a.
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Note
Do not throw away the green protective part. You will need it if you transport the machine.
d Unpack the ink cartridge.
Note
Make sure you install the Inbox Ink Cartridges included with your machine first.
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e Turn the green knob on the protective yellow cap clockwise until it clicks to release the vacuum seal, then remove the cap a.
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f Take care to match the colour of the lever a with the cartridge colour b, as shown in the diagram below.
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g Install each ink cartridge in the direction of the arrow on the label.
h Gently push the ink cartridge until it clicks. After all the ink cartridges are installed close the ink cartridge cover.
Note
The machine will prepare the ink tube system for printing. This process will take approximately four minutes. Do not turn off the machine.
a When the preparation process has finished, the LCD shows Set Paper and Press Start.
Press Colour Start.
b Check the quality of the four colour blocks a on the sheet. (black/yellow/cyan/magenta)
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to finish the quality check and go to step 7.
OK
If you can see missing short lines, press
(No) and follow the steps on the LCD.
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Setting the date and time allows the machine to clean the print head regularly and maintain optimum print quality. It also allows the machine to name files created when using the Scan to Media feature.
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Press Menu.
Press a or b to choose Initial Setup. Press OK.
Press a or b to choose Date&Time. Press OK.
To enter the last two digits of the year, press a, b, d or c to select a number and press OK. To set the year, press a, b, d or c to select OK and press OK.
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(e.g. Enter 1 0 for 2010.)
Repeat for month/day/time in 24-hour format.
Press Stop/Exit.
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For USB interface cable
Windows®, go to page 8
Macintosh, go to page 11
For Wired Network (DCP-J715W only)
Windows®, go to page 13
Macintosh, go to page 17
Note
For Windows Server® 2003/2003 x64 Edition/2003 R2/2003 R2 x64 Edition/2008/2008 R2, see the Network User’s Guide on the documentation CD-ROM.
For Wireless Network
Windows® and Macintosh, go to page 20
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For USB interface users
(Windows® 2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/ Windows Vista®/Windows® 7)
a Make sure that your computer is ON and you are logged on with Administrator rights.
IMPORTANT
•DO NOT connect the USB cable yet.
•For the latest drivers and information, visit http://solutions.brother.com/
•If there are any programs running, close them.
•The screens may differ depending on your operating system.
a Put the supplied installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the model name screen appears, choose your machine. If the language screen appears, choose your language.
Note
If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click start.exe.
b The CD-ROM Top Menu will appear. Click
Install MFL-Pro Suite and click Yes if you accept the license agreements. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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•If this screen appears, click OK and restart your computer.
•If the installation does not continue automatically, open the top menu again by ejecting and then reinserting the CD-ROM or
double-click the start.exe program from the root folder, and continue from b to install MFL-Pro Suite.
•For Windows Vista® and Windows® 7, when the User Account Control screen appears, click Allow or Yes.
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c Choose Local Connection, and then click Next. The installation continues.
(DCP-J515W)
(DCP-J715W)
d When this screen appears, go to the next step.
a Using both hands, use the plastic tabs on both sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into the open position.
b Connect the USB cable to the USB socket marked with a symbol. You will find the USB socket inside the machine as shown below.
DCP-J515W
USB
LAN USB
DCP-J715W
c Carefully guide the USB cable through the trench as shown below, following the trench around and toward the back of the machine. Then connect the cable to your computer.
IMPORTANT
Make sure that the cable does not restrict the cover from closing, or an error may occur.
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d Lift the scanner cover to release the lock a. Gently push the scanner cover support down b and close the scanner cover c.
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e The installation will continue automatically. The installation screens appear one after another.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation. It may take a few seconds for all screens to appear.
f When the User’s Guides screen is displayed, click View Manuals on the Web if you want to download the manuals and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also view the manuals on the documentation CD-ROM.
g When the On-Line Registration screen is displayed, make your selection and follow the on-screen instructions.
h If you do not want to set your machine as the Default printer, uncheck Set as Default Printer.
a Click Finish to restart your computer. After restarting the computer, you must be logged on with Administrator rights.
Note
•If an error message appears during the software installation, run the Installation Diagnostics located in Start/All Programs/
Brother/DCP-JXXX (where DCP-JXXX is your model name).
•Depending on your security settings, a Windows Security or antivirus software window may appear when using the machine or its software. Please allow or permit the window to continue.
b In the Check for Firmware Updates screen, choose the firmware update setting you want and click OK.
Note
Internet access is required for the firmware update.
Finish |
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Now go to
Proceed to Install Optional Applications on page 32.
Note
XML Paper Specification Printer Driver
The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is the most suitable driver when printing from applications that use the XML Paper Specification documents. Please download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/
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a Make sure your machine is connected to the power and your Macintosh is ON. You must be logged on with Administrator rights.
IMPORTANT
•For the latest drivers and information on the Mac OS X you are using, visit http://solutions.brother.com/
•For Mac OS X 10.4.0 to 10.4.10 users, upgrade to Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x.
IMPORTANT
•DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub.
•Connect the machine directly to your Macintosh.
a Using both hands, use the plastic tabs on both sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into the open position.
b Connect the USB cable to the USB socket marked with a symbol. You will find the USB socket inside the machine as shown below.
DCP-J515W
USB
LAN USB
DCP-J715W
c Carefully guide the USB cable through the trench as shown below, following the trench around and toward the back of the machine. Then connect the cable to your Macintosh.
IMPORTANT
Make sure that the cable does not restrict the cover from closing, or an error may occur.
d Lift the scanner cover to release the lock a. Gently push the scanner cover support down b and close the scanner cover c.
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