Brother DCP-J152W User Manual

Basic User’s GuideDCP-J152W Version 0USA/CAN

viii6 How to scan to a computer 25Before scanning...25

ixD Specifications 73General...73Print me

xTable of Contents(Advanced User’s Guide)The Advanced User’s Guide explains the following features and operations.You can view the Advanced User’s Gui

111Using the documentation1Thank you for buying a Brother machine! Reading the documentation will help you make the most of your machine. Symbols and

Chapter 12b Select your machine. c Choose the function you want to use.Accessing the Advanced User’s Guide and Software and Network User’s Guide1This

General information 31c If the language screen appears, click your language. The CD-ROM Top Menu will appear. d Click User’s Guides.e Click PDF/HTML d

Chapter 14How to access Guides for Advanced Features1You can view and download these Guides from the Brother Solutions Center at: http://solutions.bro

General information 51 To access the Brother CreativeCenter (http://www.brother.com/creativecenter/) for FREE photo projects and printable downloads,

Chapter 16Control panel overview 1 1 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)Displays messages on the screen to help you set up and use your machine.2 Mode keys:

General information 71 5 Stop/ExitStops an operation or exits the menu.6 Power On/OffPress to turn on the machine.Press and hold down to turn off

If you need to call Customer ServicePlease complete the following information for future reference:Model Number: DCP-J152WSerial Number:1

Chapter 18LCD screen 1The LCD displays the machine’s status when the machine is idle. 1 Wireless StatusA four-level indicator displays the current wir

General information 91Warning LED indications 1The Warning LED (Light Emitting Diode) is a light that shows the DCP status. The LCD displays the machi

102Loading paper and other print media2Load only one size of paper and one type of paper in the paper tray at a time.(For more information about paper

Loading paper 112NOTEWhen you are using Legal size paper, press and hold the universal guide release button (1) as you slide out the front of the pape

Chapter 212f Gently adjust the paper width guides (1) to fit the paper.Make sure the paper width guides lightly touch the sides of the paper. g Close

Loading paper 132Loading envelopes 2About envelopes 2 Use envelopes that weigh from 20 to 25 lb (80 to 95 g/m2). Some envelopes need margin settings

Chapter 214b Put envelopes in the paper tray with the printing surface face down. If the envelope flaps are on the long edge, load the envelopes in th

Loading paper 152Unprintable area 2The printable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures show the unprintable areas

Chapter 216Paper settings 2Paper Type 2To get the best print quality, set the machine for the type of paper you are using.a Press Menu.b Press a or b

Loading paper 172Acceptable paper and other print media2The print quality can be affected by the type of paper you use in the machine.To get the best

iBrother numbersNOTEFor technical help, you must call the country where you bought the machine. Calls must be made from within that country. Register

Chapter 218IMPORTANTDO NOT use the following kinds of paper:• Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped 1 0.08 in. (2 mm) or greater curl may c

Loading paper 192Choosing the right print media 2Paper type and size for each operation 2Paper weight, thickness and capacity 21Up to 100 sheets of pl

203How to load documents3You can make copies, and scan from the scanner glass.Using the scanner glass 3You can use the scanner glass to copy or scan p

Loading documents 213Unscannable area 3The unscannable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. This figure shows the unscannabl

224How to copy 4a Place the document face down on the scanner glass. (See Using the scanner glass on page 20.)b Press + or - until the number of copie

Making copies 234Paper Type 4If you are copying on special paper, set the machine for the type of paper you are using to get the best print quality.a

245Printing a document 5The machine can receive and print data from your computer. To print from a computer, you must install the printer driver.For m

2566Before scanning 6To use the machine as a scanner, install a scanner driver. If the machine is on a network, configure it with a TCP/IP address. I

Chapter 626Scanning a document as a PDF file using ControlCenter4 (Windows®) 6For more information, see Software and Network User’s Guide: Scan Using

How to scan to a computer 276d Make sure the machine you want to use is selected from the Model drop-down list.e Set the scanning configuration.Click

iiService Center Locator (USA only)For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) or visit us at http://

Chapter 628f Click OK.g Click the Scan tab.h Click File. i Click Scan.The machine starts the scanning process. The folder where the scanned data is sa

How to scan to a computer 296How to change the machine’s SCAN mode settings for PDF scanning using ControlCenter4 (Windows®) 6You can change your mach

Chapter 630e Choose the File tab. You can change the default settings. 1 Choose PDF (*.pdf) from the File Type drop-down list.2 You can enter the file

How to scan to a computer 316How to scan a document as a PDF file using the control panel (Windows® and Macintosh) 6a Load your document. (See How to

32AReplacing the ink cartridgesAYour machine is equipped with an ink dot counter. The ink dot counter monitors the level of ink in each of the four ca

Routine maintenance 33Ab Press the lock release lever (1) as shown to release the cartridge color indicated on the LCD. Remove the cartridge from the

34e Each color has its own correct position. Insert the ink cartridge in the direction of the arrow on the label. f Gently push the back of the ink ca

Routine maintenance 35ACleaning and checking the machineACleaning the scanner Aa Unplug the machine from the AC power outlet.b Lift the document cover

36NOTE• If you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved, try installing a new Genuine Brother Brand replacement ink car

Routine maintenance 37ANOTE Checking the print alignment AYou may need to adjust the print alignment after transporting the machine if your printed te

iiiAccessories and Supplies1For more information about the replacement consumables, visit us at http://www.brother.com/pageyield/.Description ItemInk

38Setting the date and timeAIf the machine’s power has been off, the machine's date and time may not be current. Reenter the date and time here.a

39BBIdentifying your problem BFirst, check the following: The machine's power cord is connected correctly and the machine's power switch is

40Error and maintenance messages BAs with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur and consumable items may need to be replaced. If this hap

Troubleshooting 41BCannot Detect You installed a new ink cartridge too quickly and the machine did not detect it.Take out the new ink cartridge and re

42Ink Absorber Full The ink absorber box or flushing box is full. These components are periodic maintenance items that may require replacement after a

Troubleshooting 43BNo Paper Fed The machine is out of paper or paper is not correctly loaded in the paper tray.Do one of the following: Refill the pa

44Paper Jam The paper is jammed in the machine. Remove the jammed paper by following the steps in Printer jam or paper jam on page 45.Make sure the pa

Troubleshooting 45BError animation BError animations display step-by-step instructions when paper gets jammed. You can read the steps at your own pace

46f Move the print head (if necessary) to take out any paper remaining in this area. Make sure that jammed paper is not left in the corners of the mac

Troubleshooting 47Bg Make sure you look carefully inside the machine (1) for any pieces of paper. h Look inside the machine from a lower angle and mak

ivNotice - Disclaimer of Warranties (USA and Canada)BROTHER'S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTH

48l Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine. m Lift the scanner cover (1) to release the lock. Gently push the scanner cover support down (2) an

Troubleshooting 49Bc Pull the two green levers inside the machine to remove the jammed paper. d Place both hands under the plastic tabs on both sides

50f If the thick paper is pushing any jammed paper out, remove the jammed paper. IMPORTANTDO NOT touch the encoder strip (1). Doing this may cause dam

Troubleshooting 51Bj If the thick paper is pushing any jammed paper out, remove the jammed paper. IMPORTANTDO NOT touch the encoder strip (1). Doing t

52n Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine. o Re-connect the power cord.

Troubleshooting 53BIf you are having difficulty with your machine BNOTE• For technical help, you must call the country where you bought the machine. C

54No printout.(continued)If old, unprinted data remains in the printer driver spooler, it will prevent new print jobs from printing. Delete old data a

Troubleshooting 55BPrint Quality DifficultiesDifficulty SuggestionsPoor print quality. Check the print quality. (See Checking the print quality on pag

56Printing appears dirty or ink seems to run.Make sure you are using the recommended types of paper. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on pa

Troubleshooting 57BMachine feeds multiple pages. Do the following:(See Loading paper and other print media on page 10.) Make sure the paper is loaded

vCompilation and Publication NoticeUnder the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest

58Software DifficultiesDifficulty SuggestionsCannot install software or print.(Windows®) Run the Repair MFL-Pro Suite program on the CD-ROM. This prog

Troubleshooting 59BMachine Information BChecking the serial number Ba Press Menu.b Press a or b to choose Machine Info.Press OK.c Press a or b to choo

60CUsing the Settings tablesCPress the Menu keys to choose the settings and options you want to set as they are displayed on the screen.We have create

Settings and features tables 61CMenu table CThe menu table will help you understand the menu selections and options in the machine's LCD menu. Th

62General Setup(Continued)LCD Settings Backlight Light*MedDarkYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight.See .Dim Timer Off10Secs20Secs30Secs*

Settings and features tables 63CLevel1 Level2 Level3 Level4 Options Descriptions PageNetwork WLAN TCP/IP BOOT Method Auto*StaticRARPBOOTPDHCPChooses t

64Network(Continued)WLAN(Continued)WLAN Assistant— — You can configure your wireless network settings using the Brother CD-ROM.See .Setup Wizard— — Yo

Settings and features tables 65CMenu ( ) (continued) CNetwork(Continued)WLAN Enable ——OnOff*Lets you use the wireless network connection.See .Network

66SCAN ( ) CLevel1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions PageScan to FileSet with Panel—Off (Set with PC)*OnIf you want to use the control panel to chang

Settings and features tables 67CScan to E-mail Set with Panel—Off (Set with PC)*OnIf you want to use the control panel to change the machine’s setting

viUser's Guides and where do I find them?1Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/.Which Guide? What's in it? Where is it?Product Safety Gu

68Scan to ImageSet with Panel—Off (Set with PC)*OnIf you want to use the control panel to change the machine’s settings, choose On.See .The settings b

Settings and features tables 69CCOPY (Default screen) CLevel1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions PageQuality ——Normal*BestChoose the Copy resolution f

70Stack/Sort ——Stack*SortYou can choose to stack or sort multiple copies.See .Page Layout ——Off(1in1)*2in1(P)2in1(L)2in1(ID)4in1(P)4in1(L)Poster (2x1)

Settings and features tables 71CWEB ( ) CLevel1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions PageApps — — — Lets you connect the Brother machine to an Internet

72Entering Text CYou may need to enter text into the machine, when you set the date and time.Entering numbers and letters C Press a, b, d or c to sele

73DDGeneral DNOTEThis chapter provides a summary of the machines’ specifications. For additional specifications visit http://www.brother.com/. 1Measur

741Noise depends on printing conditions.Dimension Weight 15.4 lb (7.0 kg)Noise Level(Sound Pressure) Operating:50 dB(A) (Maximum)1Temperature Operatin

Specifications 75DPrint media D1For glossy paper or transparencies, remove printed pages from the output paper tray immediately after they exit the ma

76Copy D1When copying on Letter size paper.Scanner D1Windows® XP in this User’s Guide includes Windows® XP Home Edition, Windows® XP Professional, and

Specifications 77DPrinter D1When the Borderless feature is set to On.2See Paper type and size for each operation on page 19.3When printing on Letter s

viiTable of Contents(Basic User’s Guide)1 General information 1Using the documentation ...

78Network DNOTEFor more information about the Network specifications, see Software and Network User’s Guide. You can connect your machine to a network

Specifications 79DComputer requirements DSUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE FUNCTIONSPC InterfaceHard Disk Space to installComputer Platform &am

80Consumable items DInk The machine uses individual Black, Yellow, Cyan and Magenta ink cartridges that are separate from the print head assembly.Serv

Index81EEAAccessories and supplies ... iiApple MacintoshSee Software and Network User’s Guide.BBrotheraccessories and supplies

82NNetworkPrintingSee Software and Network User’s Guide.ScanningSee Software and Network User’s Guide.PPaper ....

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