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Before you can use the DCP, you must set up the hardware and install the driver.
To help you get started in setting up the machine and installing the driver & software,
please read the “Setup Guide” and follow the simple instructions.
Step 1
Setting Up the DCP
Step 2
Installing the Driver & Software
Setup is Complete!
For the latest driver and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother
Solutions Center directly from the driver or go to
http://solutions.brother.c
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■ Getting Started Carton Components 4 Quick Setup Guide 1 2 CD-ROM 3 1. Control Panel 3. Scanner Cover 2. Scanner Cover Release Lever 4. Document Cover User’s Guide Ink Cartridges Output Paper Support Paper Tray (Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta) Power Cord USB Cable Carton components may differ from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the carton. ■ You must use the appropriate USB cable. ■ Use only a USB interface cable that is no longer than 2 meters. Control Panel 1 2 3 4 5 2.
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Table of Contents Step 1 Setting Up the DCP 1. Removing the Protective Parts.........................................................................2 2. Attaching the Output Paper Support................................................................2 3. Attaching the Paper Tray...................................................................................2 4. Loading Paper ....................................................................................................3 5. Install Powe
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Setting Up the DCP Step 1 Removing the Protective 1 Parts 1 Remove the protective tape. 3 Close the output paper support and the scanner cover. Do NOT connect the USB cable. Scanner Connecting the USB cable is done Output Paper Cover when installing the driver. Support 4 Pull out the extension. Attaching the Output 2 Paper Support 1 Pull the scanner cover release lever to open the scanner cover and lift it to the opening position. Output Paper Support Extension Attaching the Paper Tray
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Loading Paper Install Power Cord 4 5 2 1 Connect the power cord. You can load up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m paper. For more details, see “Paper capacity of the Paper Tray” in Chapter 2 of the User’s Guide. 1 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. Power Cord Do not connect the USB cable yet. 2 Unfold the paper support and then press and slide the paper guide to fit the paper Warning width. ■ The DCP must be fitted with an earthed plug. Paper Support Paper Width Guide 3
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Setting Up the DCP Step 1 Installing the Ink 6 Cartridges 1 Make sure that the power is turned on. 5 Insert the ink cartridges into the slot for each The LCD shows: colour until it clicks. Do not peel a film off the cartridge. CHECK CARTRIDGE Open cover, then... 2 Pull the scanner cover release lever to open the scanner cover and lift it to the opening position. Scanner Cover Release Lever Ink Cartridge 6 Close the ink cartridge cover, the output paper support and the scanner cover. When
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Colour Block Quality and 7 Alignment Check 1 After the cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. shows; If ink stains your body or clothing, wash with soap or SET PAPER AND detergent immediately. PRESS COLOUR CPY Brother multifunction machines are designed to work with ink of 2 Make sure the paper is loaded in the paper a particular specification and tray. work to a level of optimum Press the Colour Copy key. performance when used with genuine Brother in
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Setting Up the DCP Step 1 Step A: Colour Block Quality Step B: Alignment Check Check 1 The LCD shows: 1 The LCD shows: IS STEP "B" OK? 1.YES 2.NO IS STEP "A" OK? 1.YES 2.NO Check the 600 DPI and 1200 DPI test print to see if No.5 most closely matches the OK Check the quality of the four colour blocks sample (No.0). Press the key if No.5 formed by the short lines printed on the matches it. sheet. (BLACK/CYAN/YELLOW/MAGENTA) 2 If all lines are clear and visible, press the key on the dial p
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Setting the LCD Contrast Setting a Date and Time 8 9 You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper and 1 Press the Menu/Set key. more vivid display. If you are having difficulty seeing the LCD from your position, we recommend the 2 Press the key. following contrast settings for improved viewing. 3 Press the key. 1 Press Menu/Set, , . 4 Enter the last two digits of the year. GENERAL SETUP Press Menu/Set. 4.LCD CONTRAST DATE/TIME 2 Press to increase the contrast. YEAR:2003 ---OR--- (e.g. En
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Installing the Driver & Software Step 2 Supplied CD-ROM (MFL-Pro Suite) You can find a variety of information on the CD-ROM. Install Software You can install printer, scanner drivers and the ® various utility items, including PaperPort , ® ® TextBridge and PhotoPrinter 4. Documentation View the User’s Guide and other documentation in PDF format. (Viewer included) Brother Solutions Center You can access the Brother Solutions Center which is a Web site offering information about your Brother
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Installing the Driver & Software Step 2 Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system. ® For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Users......................................... Go to page 10 ® For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Users.............................. Go to page 18 ® For Mac OS X 10.1 / 10.2.1 or greater Users.... Go to page 20 9 ® ® ® Setting Up Mac OS X Mac OS Windows the DCP 10.1/10.2.1 or greater 8.6-9.2
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Installing the Driver & Software Step 2 ® For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Users Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up the DCP” on pages 2 to 7. If you have previously installed the MFL-Pro Make sure any media cards are not inserted Suite, you will first have to uninstall it. From the into the media drive of the DCP. Start menu, select Programs, Brother, Brother MFL-Pro Suite, Uninstall, and then 1 Unplug the DCP from the AC outlet and follow
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Step 2 ® 6 Click MFL-Pro Suite in Main Application. 8 When the PaperPort 8.0 SE Setup window is displayed, click Next. MFL-Pro Suite includes Printer Driver, ® ® Scanner Driver, ScanSoft PaperPort , 9 After reading and accepting the License ® ® ScanSoft Text Bridge and True Type Agreement click Next, then enter your user ® fonts. PaperPort is a document information. management application for viewing ® scanned documents. ScanSoft ® TextBridge , which is integrated into ® PaperPort , is
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Installing the Driver & Software Step 2 ® For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Users B When the Registration screen is displayed, E When Software License Agreement window make your selection and follow the on appears, click Yes. screen instructions. F Select Standard, and then click Next. C Click Finish to complete installation. The application files will be copied to your computer. D When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Installation window appears, click Next. ® Windows 98/98SE/Me Users ➝
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Step 2 ® For Windows 98/98SE/Me Users Only Make sure that you followed the instructions in 1 to F on pages 10 to 12. G When this screen appears, connect the I Accept the default Printer name by selecting USB interface to your PC, and then connect Yes, and then click Next. it to the DCP. Turn on the DCP by plugging in the power code. J Select Yes (recommended), and then click Finish. A test page will be printed so you . can check the print quality. K If the test page is printed correctly, cli
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Installing the Driver & Software Step 2 ® For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Users M Click Finish to restart your computer. N After the computer restarts, click Yes to have the Control Center loaded each time ® Windows is started. The Control Center will appear as an icon in the task tray. If you click No the Scan to key on the DCP will be disabled. Even if you select NO, later you will be able to launch the Brother Control Center to use the Scan to key. See AutoLoad the Brother
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® For Windows 2000 Professional Users Only Make sure that you followed the instructions in 1 to F on pages 10 to 12. G When this screen appears, connect the I The README.WRI file will be displayed. USB interface to your PC, and then connect Please read this file for troubleshooting it to the DCP. Turn on the DCP by plugging information and then close the file to in the power code. continue installation. . J Click Finish to restart your computer. K After the computer restarts, click Yes to h
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Installing the Driver & Software Step 2 ® For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Users ® For Windows XP Users Only Make sure that you followed the instructions in 1 to F on pages 10 to 12. G When this screen appears, connect the H The README.WRI file will be displayed. USB interface to your PC, and then connect Please read this file for troubleshooting it to the DCP. Turn on the DCP by plugging information and then close the file to in the power code. continue installation. . I Click Fini
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® Installing Optional PhotoPrinter 4 Software 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2 The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Install Software. If this window does not appear, use ® Windows Explore to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. ® 3 Click PhotoPrinter 4 in the Optional Applications menu and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 17 Installing the Driver & Software ® Setting Up Windows the DCP
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Installing the Driver & Software Step 2 ® For Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2 Users Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up the DCP” on pages 2 to 7. 1 Unplug the DCP from the AC outlet and 6 Connect the USB interface cable to your ® ® disconnect it from your Macintosh if you Macintosh , and then connect it to the DCP. already connected an interface cable. Do not connect the DCP to a USB port on a keyboard or a non powered USB hub. ® 2 Turn on your Macintosh . 7 Turn on
