Brother DCP-150C User's Guide

USER’S GUIDEDCP-135CDCP-150CDCP-153CDCP-157C

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

General Information31Accessing the Software User’s Guide1This User’s Guide does not contain all the information about the machine such as how to use t

Chapter 14How to find Scanning instructions 1There are several ways you can scan documents. You can find the instructions as follows:Software User’s G

General Information51How to find Scanning instructions 1There are several ways you can scan documents. You can find the instructions as follows:Softwa

Chapter 16Control panel overview 1The DCP-135C, DCP-150C, DCP-153C and DCP-157 have the same control panel keys. 1 Copy keys Lets you temporarily chan

General Information717 Scan Lets you access Scan mode.8 PhotoCapture Lets you access PhotoCapture Center™ mode.9 LCD (liquid crystal display) Displa

Chapter 18Warning LED indications 1The status LED (Light Emitting Diode) is a light that shows the DCP status. The LCD shows the current machine statu

922Loading documents 2You can make copies and scan from the scanner glass.Using the scanner glass 2You can use the scanner glass to copy or scan pages

Chapter 210Scannable area 2The scannable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below show the areas you cannot sc

Loading documents and paper112Recommended media 2To get the best print quality, we suggest using Brother paper. (See table below.)If Brother paper is

If you need to call Customer ServicePlease complete the following information for future reference:Model Number: DCP-135C, DCP-150C, DCP-153C and DCP-

Chapter 212Choosing the right media 2Paper type and size for each operation 2Paper Type Paper Size UsageCopy Photo CapturePrinterCut Sheet Letter 216

Loading documents and paper132Paper weight, thickness and capacity 21Up to 50 sheets for Legal size paper 80 g/m2 (20 lb).Up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m2

Chapter 214Loading paper, envelopes and other media2Loading paper and other media 2a Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.Lift the output

Loading documents and paper152e Gently adjust the paper side guides to the paper with both hands.Make sure the paper side guides touch the sides of th

Chapter 216Loading envelopes and post cards 2Loading envelopes 2 Use envelopes that weigh from 75 to 95 g/m2. Some envelopes need margin settings to

Loading documents and paper172If you have problems when printing on envelopes, try the following suggestions:2a Open the envelope flap.b Make sure the

Chapter 218Printable area 2The printable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below show the unprintable areas o

Section IICopy IIMaking copies 20

203How to copy 3You can use your machine as a copier, making up to and 99 copies at a time.Making a single copy 3a Load your document.b Press Mono Sta

Making copies213Changing copy speed and quality 3You can select from a range of quality settings. The default setting is Normal.To temporarily change

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

Chapter 322To enlarge or reduce the next copy follow the instruction below:a Load your document.b Press Enlarge/Reduce.c Do one of the following: Pre

Making copies233f Put the next document on the scanner glass. Press OK.Repeat e and f for each page of the layout. Set Next Page Then Press OKg After

Chapter 324Contrast 3Adjust the contrast to help an image look sharper and more vivid.a Press Menu.b Press a or b to choose 1.Copy.Press OK.c Press a

Making copies253Paper size 3If copying on paper other than A4 size, you will need to change the paper size setting. You can copy on Letter, Legal, A4,

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Section IIIDirect Photo PrintingIIIPrinting photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive28Printing photos from a camera 39

284PhotoCapture Center™ Operations4NoteThe DCP-135C only supports USB Flash memory drive. Printing from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive withou

Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive294Memory cards or USB Flash memory drive folder structure4Your machine is designed to be

Chapter 430Getting startedFirmly put a memory card or USB Flash memory drive into the correct slot. 1 USB Flash memory drive2 CompactFlash®3 SecureDig

Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive314How to print from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive4Before printing a photo you m

iiEC Declaration of Conformity under the R & TTE Directive

Chapter 432Printing Images 4Before you can print an individual image, you have to know the image number.a Make sure you have put the memory card or US

Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive334DPOF printing 4DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format.Major digital camera manufact

Chapter 434PhotoCapture Center™ print settings4These settings will remain until you change them again.Print quality 4a Press Menu.b Press a or b to ch

Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive354Adjusting Brightness, Contrast and Colour 4Brightness 4a Press Menu.b Press a or b to c

Chapter 436Cropping 4If your photo is too long or wide to fit the available space on your chosen layout, part of the image will be automatically cropp

Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive374Scan to a memory card or USB Flash memory drive4You can scan monochrome and colour docu

Chapter 438Changing the monochrome file format 4a Press Menu.b Press a or b to choose 2.PhotoCapture.Press OK.c Press a or b to choose 0.Scan to Media

3955Printing photos directly from a PictBridge camera5 Your Brother machine supports the PictBridge standard, allowing you to connect to and print pho

Chapter 540Printing ImagesNoteRemove any memory cards or USB Flash memory drive from the machine before connecting a digital camera. a Make sure that

Printing photos from a camera415Printing photos directly from a digital camera (without PictBridge)5If your camera supports (and is currently using) t

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

Chapter 542Understanding the Error Messages5Once you are familiar with the types of errors that can occur while you are using PictBridge, you can easi

Section IVSoftware IVSoftware features 44

446The CD-ROM includes the Software User’s Guide for features available when connected to a computer (for example, printing and scanning). The guide h

Section VAppendixes VSafety and Legal 46Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 55Menu and Features 72Specifications 78Glossary 87

46AChoosing 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 Legal47ATo use the machine safely APlease keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance.WARNI

48DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the machine under the scanner cover. Doing this may cause injury. DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the pa

Safety and Legal49ADO NOT touch the area shaded in the illustration. Doing this may cause injury. When moving the machine you must lift it from the

50WARNING • This product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily accessible. In case of an emergency, you must unplug the power cor

Safety and Legal51A If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed, adjust only those controls that are covere

ivSection III Direct Photo Printing4 Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive 28PhotoCapture Center™ Operations...

52EU 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 Legal53ALegal limitations for copyingIt is an offence to make reproductions of certain items or documents with the intent to commit fraud.

54Trademarks AThe Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.Multi

55BBTroubleshooting BIf you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips.Most problems can b

56Printed text or images are skewed. Make sure the paper is loaded properly in the paper tray and the paper side guide is adjusted correctly. (See Loa

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance57BCopying DifficultiesDifficulty SuggestionsVertical streaks appear on copies If you see vertical streaks on c

58Error messages BAs with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur. If this happens, your machine identifies the error and shows an error me

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance59BNo Cartridge An ink cartridge is not installed properly.Take out the ink cartridge and put it in again seati

60Changing LCD language BYou can change the LCD language.a Press Menu.b Press a or b to choose 0.Initial Setup.Press OK.c Press a or b to choose 0.Loc

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance61BPrinter jam or paper jam BTake out the jammed paper depending on where it is jammed in the machine. Open and

vSection V AppendixesA Safety and Legal 46Choosing a location ...

62d Put the Jam Clear Cover back on.Make sure the Cover is set properly. e Lift the scanner cover (1) from the front of the machine until it locks sec

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance63BRoutine maintenance BReplacing the ink cartridges BYour machine is equipped with an ink dot counter. The ink

64f Lift each lock release lever and push it until it clicks, and then close the ink cartridge cover. g The machine will automatically reset the ink d

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance65BCleaning the outside of the machine BCAUTION Use neutral detergents. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as

66Cleaning the machine printer platen BWARNING Unplug the machine from the electrical socket before cleaning the printer platen (1). a Clean the ma

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance67Bc Clean the Paper Pick-up Roller (1) with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab. d Put the Jam Clear Cover back

68Checking the print quality BIf faded or streaked colours and text appear on your output, some of the nozzles may be clogged. You can check this by p

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance69BChecking the print alignment BYou may need to adjust the print alignment. If after transporting the machine

70Machine Information BChecking the serial number BYou can see the machine’s serial number on the LCD.a Press Menu.b Press a or b to select 4.Machine

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance71BCAUTION If you are not able to find the yellow protective parts, DO NOT remove the ink cartridges before shi

viD Specifications 78General ...78Print m

72COn-screen programmingCYour machine is designed to be easy to use with LCD on-screen programming using the menu keys. User-friendly programming help

Menu and Features73CTo access the menu mode:a Press Menu.b Choose an option.You can scroll more quickly through each menu level by pressing a or b for

74Menu 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 Features75C1.Copy(Continued)6.Color Adjust1.Red R:-nnnno+R:-nnnon+R:-nnonn+*R:-nonnn+R:-onnnn+Adjusts the amount of Red in copies.242.Green G

762.PhotoCapture(Continued)4.Print Size — 10 x 8cm13 x 9cm15 x 10cm18 x 13cm20 x 15cmMax. Size*Selects the print size. (Appears when A4 or Letter is s

Menu and Features77C2.PhotoCapture(Continued)8.Cropping — On*OffCrops the image around the margin to fit the paper size or print size. Turn this featu

78DGeneral D1This depends on printing conditions.Specifications DMemory Capacity 16 MB Paper Tray100 Sheets [80 g/m2 (20 lb)]Printer Type Ink JetPrint

Specifications79DPrint media D1Use only transparencies recommended for inkjet printing.2For glossy paper or transparencies, we recommend removing prin

80Copy D1Based on Brother standard pattern (Fast mode/Stack Copy). Copy speeds vary with the complexity of the document.Colour/Monochrome Yes/YesDocu

Specifications81DPhotoCapture Center™ DNoteThe DCP-135C only supports USB Flash memory drive. 1Memory cards, adapters and USB Flash memory drive are n

Section IGeneral IGeneral Information 2Loading documents and paper 9

82PictBridge DCompatibility Supports the Camera & Imaging Products Association PictBridge standard CIPA DC-001. Visit http://www.cipa.jp/pictbr

Specifications83DScanner D1Windows® XP in this User’s Guide includes Windows® XP Home Edition, Windows® XP Professional, and Windows® XP Professional

84Printer 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 opera

Specifications85DComputer requirements DSUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE FUNCTIONSOperating SystemsSupported FunctionsInterfaceMinimum Process

86Consumable items DInk The machine uses individual Black, Yellow, Cyan and Magenta ink cartridges that are separate from the print head assembly.Serv

87EThis is a comprehensive list of features and terms that appear in Brother manuals. Availability of these features depends on the model you purchase

Index88FAApple® Macintosh®See Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM. ...CCleaningpaper pick-up roll

89FPPaper ... 10, 79capacity ...13loading ...

90WWindows®See Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM. ....

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