Brother MP-21 User Manual
Mobile Full Color Inkjet Printer MP-21C/CDX
Quick Setup Guide
Read this guidebook first to set up your printer and
prepare your computer for the printer.
Be sure to save all packing materials and the outer
carton.
The steps required for setting up the printer varies by model. Follow the order of setting up as
shown in the chart below.
MP-21CDX
MP-21C Printer Interface Card Parallel Cable Optional
PA-21MP
A: Printer Interface Card 1 1 4
B: PC Card Cable 2 2 7
C: Parallel Cable 1 1 8
D: Ink 3 3 2 2 10
E: Printer Driver 4 4 3 3 13
The product names in this guidebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of each manufacturer. The specifications are
subject to change without notice.
©1998 Brother Industries Ltd.
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UJ5394001 A
Printed in Japan
SETTING UP THE PRINTER
UNPACKING YOUR PRINTER
Setting Up
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Note
After you have unpacked your printer, save the carton box and packing
materials in case you want to move or ship the printer.
1. After unpacking the printer, remove the protective parts.
Fig. 1 Removing the Protective Parts
2. Check and see that you have all the items shown below.
Printer
Auto Cut Sheet Feeder
(MP-21CDX only)
PC Card Cable
Printer Interface Card
(CI-100-PC Card)
Parallel Interface Cable
(MP-21CDX only)
Floppy Disks
Ink Cartridges
(LC03BC, LC03MY)
AC adapter -100V
(MP-21CDX only)
AC adapter -200V
(MP-21CDX only)
User’s Guide
Quick Setup Guide
Fig. 2 Components in the Printer Carton Box
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✒ Note
You may have some additional parts not listed above depending on which
country you live in.
Parts supplied with your printer
Model MP-21 C MP-21CDX
Printer
Ink Cartridges
Printer Interface Card
PC Card Cable
Auto Cut Sheet Feeder × (Option)
AC Adapter × (Option)
Parallel Interface Cable × (Option)
Caution
!
Be sure to follow the steps below in the correct order to ensure correct
printer operation.
The steps required for setting up the printer varies by model. Follow the order of
setting up as shown in the chart below.
MP-21CDX
MP-21C Printer Interface Card Parallel Cable Optional
PA-21MP
A: Printer Interface Card 1 1 4
B: PC Card Cable 2 2 7
C: Parallel Cable 1 1 8
D: Ink 3 3 2 2 10
E: Printer Driver 4 4 3 3 13
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Computer Requirements
The following are the minimum computer requirements to setup and
operate the printer.
CPU: i486DX4 66MHz or higher
RAM: 8MB or more (16MB recommended)
Hard Disk Drive:40Mbyte free space available
OS: Windows
3.1x/95/98
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ABOUT YOUR PRINTER
Printer Overview
PC Card Cable
Printer Interface Card
(CI-100)
Top Cover
Fig. 3 Front View
AC Adapter Connector
Straight Paper Path Slot
Auto Cut Sheet Feeder -1
AC Adapter- 2
Ink Cartridges
(LC03BC, LC03MY)
Fig. 5 Inside the Printer
1) MP-21CDX or optional SF-21MP users only
2) MP-21CDX or optional PA-21MP users only
Paper Feeding Slot Guide
Parallel Interface Cable -2
Printer Stand
Fig. 4 Rear View
Print Head
Release Lever
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A: INSTALLING THE PRINTER INTERFACE CARD
If you are not going to use the printer through the Printer Interface Card,
skip sections ‘A’and ‘B’ and go straight to section ‘C’.
However, we recommend that you install the Printer Interface Card
Driver at this point whether or not you intend to use the printer through
the Printer Interface Card.
Caution
!
DO NOT remove the Printer Interface Card and the PC Card Cable when
LEDs are on or blinking. Before you remove them, press the
button and wait until all the LEDs are off.
✒ Note
Before installing the Printer Interface Card Driver, check that your
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computer is connected to a live power source or your computer has
enough battery power left.
If you remove the printer cable or turn the printer off while you are
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inserting the Printer Interface Card into the PC Card slot, and the
printer does not work correctly after that, remove the Printer Interface
Card from the slot and insert the card again and re-start the Printer
Interface Card Driver installation.
Before you install the PC Card Driver, be sure to set the Power Save
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mode of your computer off. For details, see your computer's manual.
(On/Off)
Installing the Printer Interface Card Driver in Windows
1.Make sure that the computer is turned off.
2.Connect the PC Card Cable to the Printer Interface Card. Insert the
Printer Interface Card into the PC Card slot of your computer with the
label side face up. Be sure to insert the card fully into the slot.
Fig. 6 Inserting the Printer Interface Card
3. Turn your computer on and start Windows 3.1.
3.1
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