Brother DCP-1601 User's Guide

User’s GuideDCP-1600DCP-1601DCP-1610WMFC-1900MFC-1901MFC-1905MFC-1910WMFC-1911WMFC-1915W Version 0SAF/GLF

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 93ADocument Jams (ADF models) AFollow the steps below to handle a document jam in the ADF.a Open the ADF cover.

94Paper 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 95AWARNING HOT SURFACE g Push down the lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. Remove the

96Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report (MFC models)AIf the LCD shows: Print Unable XX Scan Unable XXWe recommend transferring your faxes to

Troubleshooting and other information 97Ac Do one of the following: To transfer all faxes to your PC, press 1. You will be asked if you want a backup

98BDCP-1600, DCP-1601, MFC-1900, MFC-1901 and MFC-1905BGeneral BSpecifications BModel DCP-1600DCP-1601MFC-1900MFC-1901MFC-1905Printer Type LaserPrint

Specifications 99BDimensions DCP-1600 and DCP-1601 MFC-1900 and MFC-1901 MFC-1905 Weights (with consumables) 7.2 kg 8.2 kg 8.5 kgNoise LevelSound Pres

1001Measured when the machine is connected to the USB interface. 2All wireless network ports activated and all wired network ports connected according

Specifications 101BDocument Size BPrint Media BModel DCP-1600DCP-1601MFC-1900MFC-1901MFC-1905ADF (automatic document feeder) — Up to 10 pagesScanner G

102Fax B1‘Pages’ refers to the ‘ITU-T Test Chart #1’ (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, MMR code). Specifications and printed materials

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

Specifications 103BScanner B1For the latest driver updates for the version of OS X you are using, visit us at http://support.brother.com.2Maximum 1200

104DCP-1610W, MFC-1910W, MFC-1911W and MFC-1915W BGeneral BModel DCP-1610W MFC-1910W MFC-1911W MFC-1915WPrinter Type LaserPrint Method Electrophotogra

Specifications 105BDimensions DCP-1610W MFC-1910W and MFC-1911W MFC-1915W Weights (with consumables) 7.2 kg 8.2 kg 8.5 kgNoise LevelSound PressurePrin

1061Measured when the machine is connected to the USB interface. 2All wireless network ports activated and all wired network ports connected according

Specifications 107BDocument Size BPrint Media BModel DCP-1610W MFC-1910W MFC-1911W MFC-1915WADF(automatic document feeder) — Up to 10 pagesScanner Gla

108Fax B1‘Pages’ refers to the ‘ITU-T Test Chart #1’ (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, MMR code). Specifications and printed materials

Specifications 109BScanner B1For the latest driver updates for the version of OS X you are using, visit us at http://support.brother.com.2Maximum 1200

110Network (LAN) BNOTEFor more information about the Network specifications, see Software and Network User’s Guide. 1For MFC models2See Software and N

Index111CCAAddress Book ...7ADF (automatic document feeder)using ...

112HHelpLCD messages for DCP models ...39LCD messages for MFC models ...9Menu Table for DCP models ...40Menu Table for

General information 51

113CTTAD (telephone answering device), externalconnecting ... 69, 70recording OGM ...

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

Chapter 16Control panel overview 1The illustrations of the control panel in this User’s Guide show the MFC-1910W and DCP-1610W.MFC models 1On/OffPress

General information 71 7 WiFi (MFC-1910W, MFC-1911W and MFC-1915W)Press the WiFi key and launch the wireless installer on your computer. Follow the on

Chapter 18DCP models 1LCDDisplays messages to help you set up and use your machine.2 Menu keys:MenuLets you access the Menu to program your settings i

General information 91Menu and features for MFC models 1On-screen programming 1Your machine has been designed to be easy to use. The LCD provides on-s

Chapter 110Menu table 1Using the menu table, you can change the settings in your machine by pressing the number keys or a and b and OK.Press Menu, and

General information 1110.Initial Setup 10.Initial Setup (For MFC-1900, MFC-1901 and MFC-1905)Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Pag

Chapter 1122.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 ID.Year: Ente

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

General information 1315.Dial Tone — You can shorten the dial tone detect pause.Detection Your machine will dial as soon as it detects a dial tone.No

Chapter 1140.Initial Setup (For MFC-1910W, MFC-1911W and MFC-1915W)Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page1.Date&Time 1.Date&am

General information 1514.Dial Tone — You can shorten the dial tone detect pause.Detection Your machine will dial as soon as it detects a dial tone.No

Chapter 1161.General Setup 11.General Setup (For MFC-1900, MFC-1901 and MFC-1905)Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page1.Mode Time

General information 1714.Ecology 1.Toner Save You can save toner using this feature.On Increases the page yield of the toner cartridge. When you set T

Chapter 1181.General Setup (For MFC-1910W, MFC-1911W and MFC-1915W)Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page1.Default Mode— Select th

General information 1915.Ecology 1.Toner Save You can save toner using this feature.On Increases the page yield of the toner cartridge. When you set T

Chapter 1202.Fax 12.Fax (For MFC-1900, MFC-1901 and MFC-1905)Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page1.Setup Receive(In FAX mode onl

General information 2111.Setup Receive(In FAX mode only)(Continued)4.Auto ReductionThe machine calculates the reduction ratio by using the page size o

Chapter 1222.Setup Send 1.Contrast Changes the lightness or darkness of faxes you send.Auto* Auto will give the best results. It automatically chooses

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 2314.Report Setting1.XMIT Report You can use the Transmission Verification Report as proof that you sent a fax. This lists the rec

Chapter 1246.Remaining Jobs— You can check which jobs are in the memory and lets you cancel scheduled jobs.[XXX] Please follow the prompts on the LCD.

General information 2512.Fax (For MFC-1910W, MFC-1911W and MFC-1915W)Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page1.Setup Receive(In FAX

Chapter 1261.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 Secs30 Secs*40 S

General information 2711.Setup Receive(In FAX mode only)(Continued)6.Memory ReceiveAutomatically stores any incoming faxes in its memory if it runs ou

Chapter 1282.Setup Send(Continued)2.Fax ResolutionSets the default resolution for outgoing faxes.The quality of an outgoing fax can be improved by cha

General information 2914.Report Setting(Continued)1.XMIT Report You can use the Transmission Verification Report as proof that you sent a fax. This li

Chapter 1306.Remaining Jobs— You can check which jobs are in the memory and lets you cancel scheduled jobs.[XXX] Please follow the prompts on the LCD.

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

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 c

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

General information 3315.Print Reports 15.Print Reports (For MFC-1900, MFC-1901 and MFC-1905)Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Pag

Chapter 1345.Print Reports (For MFC-1910W, MFC-1911W and MFC-1915W)Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page1.XMIT Verify 1.View on L

General information 3516.Network (For MFC-1910W, MFC-1911W and MFC-1915W) 16.NetworkLevel 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Level 4 Descriptions 2 Page1.WLAN 1

Chapter 1361.WLAN(Continued)1.TCP/IP(Continued)— 8.DNS Server Specifies the IP address of the primary or secondary DNS 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, MFC-1901 and MFC-1905, this menu is 6.Machine Info..7.Machine Info.1Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options

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 only2For DCP-1600 and DCP-1601 this menu is 1.All Settings.4.Replace Toner— Sets the machine to continue or stop printing af

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-1610W2For DCP-1600 and DCP-1601 3.Printer 14.ID Copy(Continued)3.Contrast -nnnno+-nnnon+-nnonn+*-nonnn+-onnnn+Press a to increase

General information 4514.Network (For DCP-1610W) 14.NetworkLevel 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Level 4 Descriptions 2 Page1.WLAN 1.TCP/IP — 1.Boot Method A

Chapter 1461.WLAN(Continued)1.TCP/IP(Continued)— 8.DNS Server Specifies the IP address of the primary or secondary DNS 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-1600 and DCP-1601, this menu is 4.Machine Info..2For DCP-1600 and DCP-1601, this menu is 5.Parts Life.3For DCP-16

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

Chapter 150Repeating lettersTo enter a letter on the same key as the previous letter, press c to move the cursor right before pressing the key again.S

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 (For MFC models) 1The machine can store received faxes in the memory if you choose Continue mode when the

v8 Telephone and external devices (MFC models) 68Voice operations (MFC-1905 and MFC-1915W) ...68Making a

5322Paper settings 2Paper Type 2a (For MFC-1900, MFC-1901 and MFC-1905)Press Menu, 1, 2, 1 and go to step d.(For MFC-1910W, MFC-1911W and MFC-1915W)Pr

Chapter 254Acceptable paper 2Print quality may vary according to the type of paper you are using.Paper capacity of the paper tray 2Some important guid

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

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 458Before you begin the broadcast 4Speed Dial numbers must be stored in the machine's memory before they can be used in a broadcast. (See

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) 615NOTE• If you send faxes from a computer on the same telephone line and the machine intercepts them, set Fax Detect to

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

viB Specifications 98DCP-1600, DCP-1601, MFC-1900, MFC-1901 and MFC-1905 ...98General...

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

647PC-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 you

Using PC-FAX (MFC models) 657NOTE• Before you can set up PC-Fax Receive you must install the MFL-Pro Suite software on your PC. Make sure your PC is c

Chapter 766PC-FAX sending 7You can send a file created in any application on your PC as a standard fax.NOTE• The PC-FAX software can only send Black &

Using PC-FAX (MFC models) 677 1Dial Pad2 Address Bookd Enter a fax number using any of the following methods: Use the dial pad to enter the number an

688Voice operations (MFC-1905 and MFC-1915W)8Voice calls can be made with the handset by using the dial pad or by pressing (Address Book) twice and

Telephone and external devices (MFC models) 698NOTE• You can use the numbers 0 to 9, #, l and !.(Press Tel/R or R to display “!”.)• You cannot use ! w

Chapter 870Connections 8The external TAD must be connected as shown in the illustration below. 1TAD2 Protective CapBefore you connect an external TAD

Telephone and external devices (MFC models) 718External and extension telephones 8NOTEConnection of an external telephone is available for MFC-1900, M

729How to copy 9a (For MFC models)Press COPY. b Load your document.  (For ADF models)If you are copying from the ADF:  If you are copying from the

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

Making copies 739ID 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 974h Turn over your identification card and place it at the left side of the scanner glass. 14 mm or greater (top, left) i Press Start to sca

Making copies 759Other 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 foll

Chapter 9761"LGLiLTR" and "LGLiA4" are displayed on ADF models only.2Auto sets the machine to calculate the reduction ratio that b

771010Scanning a document as a PDF file using ControlCenter410(For further information: Software and Network User’s Guide.) NOTEThe screens on your PC

Chapter 1078c Choose Advanced Mode and then click OK. d Click File in the Scan tab.

How to scan to a computer 7910 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

Chapter 1080Scanning using the SCAN key 10NOTEIf you want to use this function, install the MFL-Pro Suite and connect the machine to your PC with a US

How to scan to a computer 8110c Click Device Scan Settings. d Choose the File tab. You can change the default settings. 1 You can choose the file type

82AConsumable items AThe drum unit and toner cartridge are two separate consumables. Make sure both are installed as an assembly. For more information

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

Troubleshooting and other information 83AIdentifying your problem AFirst, check the following: The machine's power cord is connected correctly a

84Error 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 85ANOTETurning off the machine will erase the fax data in the memory. To prevent you from losing any important m

86If 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 87A4 Change the compatibility setting to Basic(for VoIP).You may be able to send and receive faxes by lowering t

88Improving the print quality ANOTEBrother does not recommend the use of cartridges other than Brother Original cartridges or the refilling of used ca

Troubleshooting and other information 89A4 Replace a toner cartridge or a drum unit.For more information on how to replace the consumable items, see t

90 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 91ATurn the drum unit gear by hand while looking at the surface of the drum roller (1). Wipe the surface of the

926 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