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USER’S GUIDEDCP-385CDCP-383CDCP-387CDCP-585CW Version 0UK/IRE/GEN/SAFDownloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals

21Using the documentation1Thank you for buying a Brother machine! Reading the documentation will help you make the most of your machine. Symbols and c

92Menu ( ) (continued)Copy (Default display)Level1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions PagePrint Reports Help List — — You can print these lists and re

Menu and Features93CPaper Type ——Plain Paper *Inkjet PaperBrother BP71Other GlossyTransparencyChoose the paper type that matches the paper in the tray

94Watermark Copy Watermark Copy— OnOff*(If you choose On, see the watermark copy settings in the following table.)You can place a logo or text into yo

Menu and Features95CWatermark Copy SettingsOption1 Option2 Option3 Option4 Descriptions PageTemplate — Te xt CONFIDENTIAL *DRAFTCOPYPlaces a text into

96Media (Select image from media)Position ABCDE*FGHIPatternPlaces a logo or text into your document as a Watermark using an image from removable media

Menu and Features97CPhotoCapture ( )Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Options Descriptions PageView Photo(s) — — See the print settings in the following table.Y

98Print SettingsOption1 Option2 Option3 Option4 Descriptions PagePrint Quality(Not available for DPOF printing)NormalPhoto*— — Choose the print qualit

Menu and Features99CCropping On*Off— — Crops the image around the margin to fit the paper size or print size. Turn this feature off if you want to pri

100Scan ( )Level 1 Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Descriptions PageScan to E-mail— — — You can scan a monochrome or a colour document into your E-mail app

101DDGeneral DSpecifications DPrinter Type InkjetPrint Method Black:Colour:Piezo with 94 × 1 nozzlePiezo with 94 × 3 nozzlesMemory Capacity (DCP-385C,

General Information31c If the language screen appears, click your language. The CD-ROM Main Menu will appear. NoteIf this window does not appear, use

1021This depends on printing conditions.Dimensions(DCP-385C, DCP-383C, DCP-387C and DCP-585CW) Weight (DCP-385C, DCP-383C and DCP-387C)7.2 kg(DCP-585C

Specifications103DPrint media D1Use only transparencies recommended for inkjet printing.2For glossy paper or transparencies, we recommend removing pri

104Copy DColour/Monochrome Yes/YesDocument Size Scanner Glass Width: Max. 215.9 mmScanner Glass Length: Max. 297 mmCopy Width: Max. 210 mmMultiple Co

Specifications105DPhotoCapture Center™ D1Memory cards, adapters and USB Flash memory drive are not included.216MB to 2GB34GB to 8GB4xD-Picture Card™

106PictBridge DCompatibility Supports the Camera & Imaging Products Association PictBridge standard CIPA DC-001. Visit http://www.cipa.jp/pictbri

Specifications107DScanner D1Windows® XP in this User’s Guide includes Windows® XP Home Edition, Windows® XP Professional, and Windows® XP Professional

108Printer D1Based on Brother standard pattern.A4 size in draft mode.2When you set the Borderless feature to On.3See Paper type and size for each oper

Specifications109DInterfaces D1(DCP-585CW)Your machine has a Hi-speed USB 2.0 interface. The machine can also be connected to a computer that has a US

110Computer requirements DSUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE FUNCTIONSComputer Platform & Operating System VersionSupported PC Software Func

Specifications111DConsumable items D1Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711.Ink The machine uses individual Black, Yello

Chapter 14Viewing Documentation (For Macintosh®) 1a Turn on your Macintosh®. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The following window wi

112Network (LAN) (DCP-585CW only) D1See the Computer Requirements chart on page 110.2If you require more advanced printer management, use the latest B

Specifications113DWireless one-push configuration DIf your wireless access point supports either SecureEasySetup™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (PBC1 ) or A

114EThis is a comprehensive list of features and terms that appear in Brother manuals. Availability of these features depends on the model you purchas

Index115FFAApple® Macintosh®See Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM. ...CCleaningpaper pick-up ro

116MMacintosh®See Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM. ...Maintenance, routinereplacing ink cartr

117FRReducing copies ...27ReportsHelp List ...23how to print ...

Visit us on the World Wide Webhttp://www.brother.comThis machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only. Local Brother companies or their

General Information51Accessing Brother Support (For Windows®) 1You can find all the contacts you will need, such as Web support (Brother Solutions Cen

Chapter 16Control panel overview 1The DCP-385C, DCP-383C, DCP-387C and DCP-585CW have the same control panel keys. 1 LCD (liquid crystal display)Displ

General Information717 Ink ManagementLets you clean the print head, check the print quality, and check the available ink volume.8 Mode keys: Scan Le

Chapter 18Warning LED indications 1The Warning LED (light emitting diode) is a light that shows the status of the machine, as shown in the table. LED

922Loading paper and other print media2NoteTo print on 10 x 15 cm or Photo L paper, you must use the photo paper tray. (See Loading photo paper on pag

Chapter 210d Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. NoteAlways make sure that the paper is not curled. e Gently put the paper i

Loading documents and paper112h Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine. i While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper su

If you need to call Customer ServicePlease complete the following information for future reference:Model Number: DCP-385C, DCP-383C, DCP-387C and DCP-

Chapter 212How to load envelopes and postcards2a Before loading, press the corners and sides of envelopes or post cards to make them as flat as possib

Loading documents and paper132If you have problems when printing on envelopes, try the following suggestions:2a Make sure the flap is either to the si

Chapter 214c Put the photo paper into the photo paper tray and gently adjust the paper side guides to the paper.Make sure the paper side guides touch

Loading documents and paper152Printable area 2The printable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below show the

Chapter 216Acceptable paper and other print media2The print quality can be affected by the type of paper you use in the machine.To get the best print

Loading documents and paper172Improper Setup DO NOT use the following kinds of paper:• Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped paper 1 2 mm o

Chapter 218Choosing the right print media 2Paper type and size for each operation 2Paper Type Paper Size UsageCopy Photo CapturePrinterCut Sheet Lette

Loading documents and paper192Paper weight, thickness and capacity 21Up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m2 (20 lb) paper.2For Photo 10×15cm paper and Photo L pa

Chapter 220Loading documents 2You can make copies and scan from the scanner glass.Using the scanner glass 2You can use the scanner glass to copy or sc

2133Paper settings 3Paper Type 3To get the best print quality, set the machine for the type of paper you are using.a Press Menu.b Press a or b to choo

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

Chapter 322Sleep Mode 3You can choose how long the machine must be idle (from 1 to 60 minutes) before it goes into sleep mode. The timer will restart

General setup233Setting the backlight brightness 3If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, try changing the brightness setting.a Press Menu.b Pre

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Section IICopy IIMaking copies 26Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals

264How to copy 4Making a single copy 4a Load your document.(See Loading documents on page 20.)b Press Mono Start or Colour Start.Making multiple copie

Making copies274If you have finished choosing settings, press Mono Start or Colour Start.If you want to choose more settings, press a or b.NoteYou can

Chapter 428f If you do not want to change additional settings, press Mono Start or Colour Start.Note• Page Layout is not available with Enlarge/Reduce

Making copies294Place your document face down in the direction shown below. 2 in 1 (P)  2 in 1 (L)  4 in 1 (P)  4 in 1 (L)  Poster (3 x 3)You can

Chapter 430Paper options 4Paper Type 4If you are copying on special paper, set the machine for the type of paper you are using to get the best print q

Making copies314Watermark Copy 4You can place a logo or text into your document as a Watermark. You can select one of the template watermarks, data fr

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Chapter 432Using a scanned paper document as your watermark4a Enter the number of copies you want.b Press a or b to choose Watermark Copy .Press OK.c

Section IIIDirect Photo PrintingIIIPrinting photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive34Printing photos from a camera 52Downloaded from Manua

345PhotoCapture Center™ Operations5Printing from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive without a PC 5Even if your machine is not connected to your c

Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive355Memory cards or a USB Flash memory drive folder structure5Your machine is designed to b

Chapter 536Getting started 5Firmly put a memory card or USB Flash memory drive into the correct slot. 1 USB Flash memory drive2 CompactFlash®3 SD, SDH

Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive375Entering PhotoCapture mode 5After you insert the memory card or USB Flash memory drive,

Chapter 538Print Index (Thumbnails) 5The PhotoCapture Center™ assigns numbers for images (such as No.1, No.2, No.3, and so on). The PhotoCapture Cente

Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive395e Repeat step d until you have entered all the image numbers that you want to print.(Fo

Chapter 540Enhance Skin-Tone 5Enhance Skin-Tone is best used for adjusting portrait photographs. It detects human skin colour in your photos and adjus

Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive415Remove Red-Eye 5The machine detects eyes in your photos and will attempt to remove red-

iiiTable of ContentsSection I General1 General Information 2Using the documentation...

Chapter 542Sepia 5You can convert the colour of your photo to sepia.a Make sure you have put a memory card or USB Flash memory drive in the correct sl

Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive435Print All Photos 5You can print all the photos on your memory card or USB Flash memory

Chapter 544Trimming 5You can trim your photo and print a part of the image. NoteIf your photo is very small or has irregular proportions you may not b

Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive455PhotoCapture Center™ print settings 5You can change the print settings temporarily for

Chapter 546Print Speed and Quality 5a Press a or b to choose Print Quality .b Press d or c to choose Normal or Photo.Press OK.c If you do not want to

Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive475Adjusting Brightness, Contrast and Colour 5Brightness 5a Press a or b to choose Brightn

Chapter 548Cropping 5If your photo is too long or wide to fit the available space on your chosen layout, part of the image will automatically be cropp

Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive495Setting your changes as a new default 5You can save the print settings you use most oft

Chapter 550How to scan to a memory card or USB Flash memory drive 5You can scan monochrome and colour documents into a memory card or USB Flash memory

Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive515How to set new default 5You can set your own default setting.a Press (Scan).b Press a o

ivSection II Copy4 Making copies 26How to copy ...

526Printing photos directly from a PictBridge camera6 Your Brother machine supports the PictBridge standard, allowing you to connect to and print phot

Printing photos from a camera536Printing Images 6NoteRemove any memory cards or USB Flash memory drive from the machine before connecting a digital ca

Chapter 654Printing Images 6NoteRemove any memory cards or USB Flash memory drive from the machine before connecting a digital camera. a Make sure tha

Section IVSoftware IVSoftware and Network features 56Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals

567The CD-ROM includes the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide (DCP-585CW only) for features available when connected to a computer (for ex

Section VAppendixes VSafety and Legal 58Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 67Menu and Features 87Specifications 101Glossary 114Downloaded from Ma

58AChoosing a location APut your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put the machine near a standa

Safety and Legal59ATo use the machine safely APlease keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance.WARNI

60 DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the paper tray under the paper tray cover. Doing this may cause injury. DO NOT touch the area shaded in the

Safety and Legal61A DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean the inside or outside of the machine. Doing

vPhotoCapture Center™ print settings...45Print Speed and Quality...

62Important safety instructions A1 Read all of these instructions.2 Save them for later reference.3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the

Safety and Legal63AIMPORTANT - For your safety ATo ensure safe operation, the supplied three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin

64EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN50419 A This equipment is marked with the above recycling symbol. It means that at the end of the life of the equipmen

Safety and Legal65ALegal limitations for copying AIt is an offence to make reproductions of certain items or documents with the intent to commit fraud

66Trademarks AThe Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.Multi

67BBTroubleshooting BIf you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips.Most problems can b

68Poor print quality Use only Genuine Brother Consumables as ink from other manufactures can cause print quality problems.Check the print quality. (Se

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance69BThe printouts are wrinkled.In the printer driver Advanced tab, click Colour Settings, and uncheck Bi-Directi

70Software DifficultiesDifficulty SuggestionsCannot install software or print. Run the Repair MFL-Pro Suite program on the CD-ROM. This program will r

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance71BNetwork DifficultiesDifficulty SuggestionsCannot print over the Network. Make sure that your machine is powe

viB Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 67Troubleshooting ...

72Error and Maintenance messages BAs with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur. If this happens, your machine identifies the error and s

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance73BCover is Ope n The scanner cover is not closed completely.Lift the scanner cover and then close it again.The

74No Paper Fed The machine is out of paper or paper is not properly loaded in the paper tray.Do one of the following: Refill the paper in the paper t

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance75BError animation BError animation displays step-by-step instructions when paper gets jammed or ink cartridges

76e Close the Jam Clear Cover. Make sure the cover is closed properly. f Using both hands, use the finger holds on both sides of the machine to lift t

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance77Bh Push the paper tray firmly back into the machine. While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the pape

78b Press the lock release lever as shown to release the cartridge indicated on the LCD. Remove the cartridge from the machine. c Open the new ink ca

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance79Bf Gently push the ink cartridge until it clicks, and then close the ink cartridge cover. g The machine will

80Cleaning the outside of the machine BCAUTION Use neutral detergents. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the outsi

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance81BCleaning the machine printer platen BWARNING Be sure to unplug the machine from the electrical socket before

Section IGeneral IGeneral Information 2Loading documents and paper 9General setup 21Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals

82Cleaning the print head BTo maintain print quality, the machine will automatically clean the print head when needed. You can start the cleaning proc

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance83Bi After cleaning is finished, press Colour Start.The machine starts printing the Print Quality Check Sheet a

84Checking the ink volume BYou can check the ink that is left in the cartridge.a Press Ink Management.b Press a or b to choose Ink Volume.Press OK.The

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance85BCAUTION Make sure that the plastic tabs on both sides of the green protective part (1) have securely clicked

86h Wrap the machine in the bag and put it in the original carton with the original packing material. i Pack the printed materials in the original car

87CCOn-screen programmingCYour machine is designed to be easy to operate with LCD on-screen programming using the menu keys. User-friendly programming

88Menu table CThe menu table will help you understand the menu selections and options that are found in the machine's programs. The factory setti

Menu and Features89CNetwork menu (DCP-585CW only)Level1 Level2 Level3 Level4 Options DescriptionsNetwork Wired LAN TCP/IP BOOT Method Auto*StaticRARPB

90Network(Continued)Wired LAN(Continued)Ethernet — Auto*100B-FD100B-HD10B-FD10B-HDChooses the Ethernet link mode.WLAN TCP /IP BOOT Method Auto *Static

Menu and Features91CNetwork(Continued)WLAN(Continued)TCP/IP(Continued)APIPA On*OffAutomatically allocates the IP address from the link-local address r