Brother DCP-1600 User's Guide

User’s GuideDCP-1600EDCP-1602(E)DCP-1610W(E)DCP-1612WMFC-1900(E)MFC-1905MFC-1910W(E) Not all models are available in all countries.Version 0UK

General information 31Accessing the Software and Network User’s Guide1This User’s Guide does not contain all the information about the machine such as

Troubleshooting and other information 93A4 Replace the toner cartridge or the drum unit.For more information on how to replace the consumable items, s

94 Cleaning the corona wireSlide the green tab from left to right and right to left several times. NOTEBe sure to return the tab to the home position

Troubleshooting and other information 95ATurn the drum unit gear by hand while looking at the surface of the drum roller (1). Wipe the surface of the

966 Check the printer driver settings.Try changing the Print Settings in the Basic tab. If the paper is curled or the toner is not fixed well on the p

Troubleshooting and other information 97ADocument Jams (ADF models) AFollow the steps below to handle a document jam in the ADF.a Open the ADF cover.b

98Paper Jams AAlways remove all paper from the paper tray and straighten the stack when you add new paper. This helps prevent multiple sheets of paper

Troubleshooting and other information 99AWARNING HOT SURFACE g Push down the lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. Remove the

100Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report (MFC models)AIf the LCD shows: Print Unable XX Scan Unable XXWe recommend transferring your faxes t

Troubleshooting and other information 101Ad Press a or b to choose On or Off.Press OK.e Press Stop/Exit.Transferring the Fax Journal report to another

102BDCP-1600E, DCP-1602(E), MFC-1900(E) and MFC-1905BGeneral BSpecifications BModel DCP-1600E DCP-1602(E) MFC-1900(E) MFC-1905Printer Type LaserPrint

Chapter 14How to find Network setup instructions (For wireless network models)1Your machine can be connected to a wireless network.Basic setup instruc

Specifications 103BDimensions DCP-1600E and DCP-1602(E) MFC-1900(E) and MFC-1905 1For MFC-1905, the width is 456 mm.Weights (with consumables) 7.2 kg

1041Measured when the machine is connected to the USB interface. 2All wireless network ports activated and all wired network ports connected according

Specifications 105BDocument Size BPrint Media BModel DCP-1600E DCP-1602(E) MFC-1900(E) MFC-1905ADF (automatic document feeder)— Up to 10 pagesScanner

106Fax B1‘Pages’ refers to the ‘ITU-T Test Chart #1’ (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, MMR code). Specifications and printed materials

Specifications 107BScanner B1For the latest driver updates for the version of OS X you are using, visit us at http://support.brother.com.2Maximum 1200

108DCP-1610W(E), DCP-1612W and MFC-1910W(E) BGeneral BModel DCP-1610W(E) DCP-1612W MFC-1910W(E)Printer Type LaserPrint Method Electrophotographic Lase

Specifications 109B1Measured when the machine is connected to the USB interface. 2All wireless network ports activated and all wired network ports con

110Document Size BPrint Media BModel DCP-1610W(E) DCP-1612W MFC-1910W(E)ADF(automatic document feeder)— Up to 10 pagesScanner Glass One sheet per tim

Specifications 111BFax B1‘Pages’ refers to the ‘ITU-T Test Chart #1’ (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, MMR code). Specifications and pr

112Scanner B1For the latest driver updates for the version of OS X you are using, visit us at http://support.brother.com.2Maximum 1200 × 1200 dpi scan

General information 51Control panel overview 1The illustrations of the control panel in this User’s Guide show the MFC-1910W and DCP-1610W.MFC models

Specifications 113BNetwork (LAN) BNOTEFor more information about the Network specifications, see Software and Network User’s Guide. 1For MFC models2Se

Index114CAAddress Book ...6ADF (automatic document feeder)using ...

115CLLCD (liquid crystal display) ...5, 7, 8, 39MMacintoshSee Software and Network User’s Guide.Maintenance, routine ...

116TTAD (telephone answering device), externalconnecting ... 70, 71recording OGM ...

www.brotherearth.comVisit us on the World Wide Webhttp://www.brother.comThese machines are approved for use in the country of purchase only. Local Bro

Chapter 16 7 WiFi (MFC-1910W(E) only)Press the WiFi button and launch the wireless installer on your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to se

General information 71DCP models 1LCDDisplays messages to help you set up and use your machine.2 Menu keys:MenuLets you access the Menu to program you

Chapter 18Menu and features for MFC models 1On-screen programming 1Your machine has been designed to be easy to use. The LCD provides on-screen progra

General information 91Menu table 1Using the menu table, you can change the settings in your machine by pressing the number keys or a and b and OK.Pres

Chapter 1100.Initial Setup 10.Initial Setup (For MFC-1900(E) and MFC-1905)Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page1.Receive Mode— Yo

General information 1112.Date&Time 1.Date&Time Puts the date and time on the LCD and in headings of faxes you send if you set up the station I

Chapter 1125.Dial Tone — You can shorten the dial tone detect pause.Detection Your machine will dial as soon as it detects a dial tone.No Detection*

iBrother numbersIMPORTANTFor technical help, you must call Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer. Register your productPlease complete

General information 1310.Initial Setup (For MFC-1910W(E))Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page1.Date&Time 1.Date&Time Put

Chapter 1144.Dial Tone — You can shorten the dial tone detect pause.Detection Your machine will dial as soon as it detects a dial tone.No Detection*

General information 1511.General Setup 11.General Setup (For MFC-1900(E) and MFC-1905)Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page1.Mode

Chapter 1164.Ecology 1.Toner Save You can save toner using this feature.On Increases the page yield of the toner cartridge. When you set Toner Save to

General information 1711.General Setup (For MFC-1910W(E))Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page1.Default Mode— Select the default

Chapter 1185.Ecology 1.Toner Save You can save toner using this feature.On Increases the page yield of the toner cartridge. When you set Toner Save to

General information 1912.Fax 12.Fax (For MFC-1900(E) and MFC-1905)Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page1.Setup Receive(In FAX mod

Chapter 1201.Setup Receive(In FAX mode only)(Continued)4.Auto ReductionThe machine calculates the reduction ratio by using the page size of the fax an

General information 2112.Setup Send 1.Contrast Changes the lightness or darkness of faxes you send.Auto* Auto will give the best results. It automatic

Chapter 1224.Report Setting1.XMIT Report You can use the Transmission Verification Report as proof that you sent a fax. This lists the receiving party

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

General information 2311For MFC-1900 and MFC-1905, this menu is 3.Easy Receive. 2For MFC-1900E only3For MFC-1900 and MFC-1905, this menu is 5.Print De

Chapter 1242.Fax (For MFC-1910W(E))Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page1.Setup Receive(In FAX mode only)1.Receive ModeChooses th

General information 2511.Setup Receive(In FAX mode only)(Continued)3.F/T Ring TimeSets the length of the fast double-ring time in Fax/Tel mode.20 Secs

Chapter 1261.Setup Receive(In FAX mode only)(Continued)6.Memory ReceiveAutomatically stores any incoming faxes in its memory if it runs out of paper.T

General information 2712.Setup Send(Continued)2.Fax ResolutionSets the default resolution for outgoing faxes.The quality of an outgoing fax can be imp

Chapter 1283.Anti-Junk Fax(MFC-1910W only)1.Register If you do not want to receive a fax/call from specific numbers, you can register the numbers up

General information 2915.Report Setting2(Continued)2.Journal PeriodSets the interval for automatic printing of the Fax Journal.The Fax Journal is a li

Chapter 1301For MFC-1910WE, this menu is 3.Address Book.2For MFC-1910WE, this menu is 4.Report Setting.3For MFC-1910WE, this menu is 5.Remote Fax Opt.

General information 3113.Copy 13.CopyLevel 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page1.Quality—You can choose the Copy resolution for your t

Chapter 1324.Printer 14.ID Copy(Continued)3.Contrast-nnnno+-nnnon+-nnonn+*-nonnn+-onnnn+Press c to increase the contrast or press d to decrease the co

iiiTable of Contents1 General information 1Using the documentation...

General information 3315.Print Reports 11For MFC-1900 and MFC-1905, this menu is 1.Transmission.5.Print Reports (For MFC-1900(E) and MFC-1905)Level 2

Chapter 1345.Print Reports (For MFC-1910W(E))Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page1.XMIT Verify 1.View on LCD You can use the Tra

General information 3516.Network (For MFC-1910W(E) only) 16.NetworkLevel 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Level 4 Descriptions 2 Page1.WLAN 1.TCP/IP — 1.Boot

Chapter 1361.WLAN(Continued)1.TCP/IP(Continued)— 8.DNS Server Specifies the IP address of the primary or secondary DSN server.Primary[000-255].[000-25

General information 3711.WLAN(Continued)6.WLAN Status — 1.Status You can see the current wireless network status.2.Signal You can see the current wire

Chapter 1387.Machine Info.111For MFC-1900(E) and MFC-1905, this menu is 6.Machine Info..7.Machine Info.1Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descrip

General information 391Menu and features for DCP models 1On-screen programming 1Your machine has been designed to be easy to use. The LCD provides on-

Chapter 140Menu table 1Using the menu table, you can change the settings in your machine by pressing a and b and OK.Press Menu, and then according to

General information 4111.General Setup 11.General SetupLevel 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page1.Paper 1.Paper Type Plain*Recycled

Chapter 1421For DCP-1610W(E) and DCP-1612W only2For DCP-1600E and DCP-1602(E), this menu is 1.All Settings.4.Replace Toner— Sets the machine to contin

iv3 Loading documents 55How to load documents ...55Using the autom

General information 4312.Copy 12.CopyLevel 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page1.Quality — You can choose the Copy resolution for your

Chapter 1441For DCP-1610W(E) and DCP-1612W2For DCP-1600E and DCP-1602(E)3.Printer 14.ID Copy(Continued)4.2in1/1in1 2in1* Allows you to use the 2 in 1

General information 4514.Network (For DCP-1610W(E) and DCP-1612W only) 14.NetworkLevel 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Level 4 Descriptions 2 Page1.WLAN 1.TC

Chapter 1461.WLAN(Continued)1.TCP/IP(Continued)— 8.DNS Server Specifies the IP address of the primary or secondary DSN server.Primary[000-255].[000-25

General information 4711.WLAN(Continued)6.WLAN Status — 1.Status You can see the current wireless network status.2.Signal You can see the current wire

Chapter 1485.Machine Info.111For DCP-1600E and DCP-1602(E), this menu is 4.Machine Info..2For DCP-1600E and DCP-1602(E), this menu is 5.Parts Life.3Fo

General information 491Entering text 1MFC models 1When setting certain menu selections, such as the Station ID and the name of a Speed Dial, you will

Chapter 150Making correctionsIf you entered a character incorrectly and want to change it, press d or c to move the cursor to the incorrect character,

General information 511Ecology features 1Deep Sleep mode 1If the machine does not receive any jobs for a certain length of time, the machine will go i

Chapter 152Receiving faxes in Continue Mode (MFC models only) 1The machine can store received faxes in the memory if you choose Continue mode when the

vConnecting an external or extension telephone ...72For Fax/Tel mode only...

5322Paper settings 2Paper Type 2a (For MFC-1900(E) and MFC-1905)Press Menu, 1, 2, 1 and go to step d.(For MFC-1910W(E))Press Menu, 1, 3, 1 and go to s

Chapter 254Acceptable paper 2Print quality may vary according to the type of paper you are using.Recommended paper and print media 2To get the best pr

5533How to load documents3You can send a fax (MFC models only), make copies, and scan from the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) and the scanner glass.U

Chapter 356b Using the document guidelines on the left and top, place the document face down in the upper left corner of the scanner glass. c Close t

5744How to send a fax 4The following steps show you how to send a fax.a Press FAX. b Load your document. If you are sending from the ADF:  If you ar

Chapter 458Broadcasting 4Broadcasting lets you send the same fax message to more than one fax number. You can include Speed Dial numbers and up to 20

5955Receive modes 5You must choose a receive mode depending on the external devices and telephone services you have on your line.Choosing the receive

Chapter 560Receive Mode settings 5Ring Delay 5The Ring Delay setting sets the number of times the machine rings before it answers in Fax Only and Fax/

Receiving a fax (MFC models) 615a Make sure you are in FAX mode.b (For MFC-1900(E) and MFC-1905)Press Menu, 2, 1, 3.(For MFC-1910W(E))Press Menu, 2,

626Storing numbers 6You can set up your machine for easy dialling by storing Speed Dials. When you dial a speed dial number, the LCD shows the name, i

viPrinter ...112Network (LAN) ...

Dialling and storing numbers (MFC models) 636How to dial 6You can dial in any of the following ways.Manual dialling 6Use the dial pad to enter all the

Chapter 664b Press a or b to choose On (or Off).Press OK.c Press Stop/Exit.1For U.K. only, Press Menu, 2, 0, 3.Viewing the Caller ID List 6Your machin

6577PC-FAX Receive (For Windows® only) 7If you turn on the PC-Fax Receive feature your machine will store received faxes in memory and send them to yo

Chapter 766NOTE• Before you can set up PC-Fax Receive you must install the MFL-Pro Suite software on your PC. Make sure your PC is connected and turne

Using PC-FAX (MFC models) 677PC-FAX sending 7You can send a file created in any application on your PC as a standard fax.NOTE• The PC-FAX software can

Chapter 768c Choose Brother PC-FAX as your printer, and then click Print.The PC-FAX sending dialog box appears: 1Dial Pad2 Address Bookd Enter a fax n

6988Voice operations (MFC-1905 only)8Voice calls can be made with the handset by using the dial pad or by pressing (Address Book) twice and entering

Chapter 870PBX and TRANSFER 8The machine is initially set to Normal, which lets the machine connect to a standard PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Netw

Telephone and external devices (MFC models) 718Connections 8The external TAD must be connected as shown in the illustration below. 1TADa Set your exte

Chapter 872External and extension telephones 8Connecting an external or extension telephone 8You can connect a separate telephone directly to your mac

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

Telephone and external devices (MFC models) 738Figure 2: Recommended connection of extension sockets 81 Extension socket2 Master socket3 Incoming lin

749How to copy 9a (For MFC models)Press COPY. b Load your document.  If you are copying from the ADF:  If you are copying from the scanner glass:

Making copies 759ID Copy 9You can make one-sided and double-sided copies of identification cards.Double-sided ID copy can copy both sides of your ide

Chapter 976h Press Start to scan. i Turn over your identification card and place it at the left side of the scanner glass. 14 mm or greater (top, le

Making copies 779Other copies 9Make sure you are in COPY mode. Use the Options, Copy Options or 2 in 1 (ID) Copy/Options key to quickly set the follo

Chapter 978Press Menu selections Options(MFC- models) 9(DCP-1600E and DCP-1602(E)) 9Press a or b, then press OK. (MFC models only)Press a, b, d or c

Making copies 7991"LGLiLTR" and "LGLiA4" are displayed on ADF models only.2Auto sets the machine to calculate the reduction ratio

8010Scanning a document as a PDF file using ControlCenter410(For further information, see Software and Network User’s Guide.)NOTEThe screens on your P

How to scan to a computer 8110c Choose Advanced Mode and then click OK. d Click File in the Scan tab.

Chapter 1082 1 Choose PDF (*.pdf) from the File Type drop-down list.2 You can enter the file name you want to use for the document.3 When you select t

Chapter 12Accessing Brother Utilities (Windows®) 1Brother Utilities is an application launcher that offers convenient access to all Brother applicat

How to scan to a computer 8310Scanning using the SCAN key 10NOTEIf you want to use this function, install the MFL-Pro Suite and connect the machine to

Chapter 1084c Click Device Scan Settings. d Choose the File tab. You can change the default settings. 1 You can choose the file type from the drop-dow

85AAConsumable items AThe drum unit and toner cartridge are two separate consumables. Make sure both are installed as an assembly. For more informatio

86• Go to http://www.brother.com/original/index.html for instructions on how to return your used consumable items to the Brother recycling program. If

Troubleshooting and other information 87AIdentifying your problem AFirst, check the following: The machine's power cord is connected correctly a

88Error and maintenance messages AThe most common error and maintenance messages are shown below.If you need more help, the Brother Solutions Center o

Troubleshooting and other information 89ANOTETurning off the machine will erase the fax data in the memory. To prevent you from losing any important m

90If you are having difficulty with your machine AMost problems can be easily resolved by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions

Troubleshooting and other information 91A4 Change the compatibility setting to Basic(for VoIP).You may be able to send and receive faxes by lowering t

92Improving the print quality ANOTEBrother does not recommend the use of cartridges other than Brother Original cartridges or the refilling of used ca