Brother DCP-115C Quick Start Manual

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Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware and install the software.
Please read this 'Quick Setup Guide' for the correct setup procedure and installation instructions.
Installing the Driver & Software
Keep this 'Quick Setup Guide', the User's Guide and the supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for
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STEP 1
Setting Up the Machine
STEP 2
Setup is Complete!
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  • Page 1 DCP-115C DCP-117C DCP-120C DCP-315CN Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware and install the software. Please read this ‘Quick Setup Guide’ for the correct setup procedure and installation instructions. Setting Up the Machine Installing the Driver & Software Setup is Complete! Keep this ‘Quick Setup Guide’, the User’s Guide and the supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for...
  • Page 2: To Use The Machine Safely

    To use the machine safely Warning Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury. Improper Setup Improper Setup icons alert you to devices and operations that are not compatible with the machine. Caution Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the machine or other objects.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started Carton components... 2 Control panel... 3 STEP1 – Setting Up the Machine Removing the protective parts ... 4 Attaching the control panel cover... 4 Loading paper ... 4 Installing the power cord ... 5 Choosing your language ... 5 Installing the ink cartridges...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Carton components Carton components may vary from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the carton in case for any reason you must ship your machine. Quick Setup Guide Control Panel Cover Black (LC900 BK) If you are connecting the machine via USB: The interface cable is not a standard accessory.
  • Page 5: Control Panel

    Control panel (For DCP-115C, DCP-117C, DCP-120C and DCP-315CN) 1 Copy keys 2 Set key 3 Navigation keys 4 Stop/Exit key 5 Start keys 6 On/Off key For the details of the control panel, see Control panel overview in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide.
  • Page 6: Step1 Setting Up The Machine

    STEP1 Setting Up the Machine Removing the protective parts Remove the protective tape and scanner glass protection sheet. Improper Setup DO NOT connect the USB cable. Connecting the USB cable is done during the software installation process. Attaching the control panel cover Attach the control panel cover to the machine.
  • Page 7: Installing The Power Cord

    Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge first. Check that the paper is flat in the tray and below the maximum paper mark (1). Note •...
  • Page 8: Installing The Ink Cartridges

    STEP1 Setting Up the Machine If your language is chosen, press a (Yes). If you have set the language wrongly, you can change the language after setting the date and time. (For details, see "How to change LCD language" in Chapter 5 of the User's Guide) Installing the ink cartridges Warning...
  • Page 9 Brother cannot guarantee this optimum performance if ink or ink cartridges of other specifications are used. Brother does not therefore recommend the use of cartridges other than genuine Brother branded cartridges with this machine or the refilling of empty cartridges with ink from other sources.
  • Page 10: Print Quality Check

    STEP1 Setting Up the Machine Print quality check After the cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD shows: Set Paper and Press Start Make sure the paper is loaded in the paper tray. Press Colour Start. The machine starts printing the Print Quality Check Sheet (only during initial ink cartridge installation).
  • Page 11: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time Setting the date and time allows the machine to clean the print head regularly and maintain optimum print quality. It also allows the machine to name files created when using the Scan to Card feature. Press Menu.
  • Page 12 Guides for features available when connected to a computer (e.g. Printing and Scanning). On-Line Registration You will be pointed to the Brother Product Registration Web page for quick registration of your machine. Brother Solutions Center You can access the Brother Solutions Center which is a Web site offering information about your Brother product including FAQs, User’s Guides, driver...
  • Page 13: Step 2 Installing The Driver & Software

    Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface cable. For the latest drivers and documentations and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother Solutions Center directly from the driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com ®...
  • Page 14: For Usb Interface Users (For Windows ® 98/98Se/Me/2000 Professional/Xp)

    Note • If this window does not appear, use Windows Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. • If you are using Windows To access the PhotoCapture Center™ features from your computer you may have to install a...
  • Page 15 ® The installation of PaperPort automatically start and is followed by the installation of MFL-Pro Suite. When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software License Agreement window appears, click Yes if you agree to the Software License Agreement. Choose Standard (DCP-115C, DCP-117C and DCP-120C) or Local Connection (DCP- 315CN), and then click Next.
  • Page 16 It will take a few seconds for the installation screens to appear. The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The installation screens appear one after another. Please wait, it will take a few seconds for all screens to appear.
  • Page 17: For Network Interface Users (Dcp-315Cn Only) (Windows ® 98/98Se/Me/2000 Professional/Xp)

    Installing the Driver & Software For Network Interface Users (DCP-315CN only) ® (Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP) Important Make sure that you have finished the instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the Machine on page 4-9. Disconnect the machine from the power socket.
  • Page 18 Choose Network Connection, and then click ® Next. ® 2000 Professional: ® The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The installation screens appear one after another, please wait for a while. Improper Setup DO NOT try to cancel any of the screens during this installation.
  • Page 19 The Configure IP Address window will appear. Enter the proper IP address information for your network by following the on-screen instructions. When the Brother and ScanSoft on-line Registration screen is displayed, make your selection and follow the on-screen instructions. Click Finish to restart your computer.
  • Page 20: Macintosh

    USB interface cable to the machine before restarting your Macintosh you are overwriting a previously installed version of the Brother Software. If you encounter this problem continue with the installation but skip 13. You should choose your Brother machine from the Model pop-up menu in the main screen of ControlCenter2.
  • Page 21 Improper Setup • DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub. Brother recommends that you connect the machine directly to your computer. • Make sure that the cable does not restrict the cover from closing, or an error may occur.
  • Page 22 Presto! PageManager icon and follow the on- screen instructions. Note ® When Presto! PageManager capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos and documents using Presto! ® Presto! PageManager installed and the installation is now complete.
  • Page 23: For Mac Os ® 9.1 To 9.2

    Improper Setup • DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub. Brother recommends that you connect the machine directly to your computer. • Make sure that the cable does not restrict the cover from closing, or an error may occur.
  • Page 24 Click the Brother Ink icon. On the right side of the Chooser, choose the machine to which you want to print. Close the Chooser. The Brother printer driver and scanner driver have been installed. Note ControlCenter2 is not supported in Mac OS...
  • Page 25: For Network Interface Users (Dcp-315Cn Only)

    USB interface cable to the machine before restarting your Macintosh you are overwriting a previously installed version of the Brother Software. If you encounter this problem continue but skip 13 through 16. You should choose your Brother machine from the Model pop-up menu in the main screen of ControlCenter2.
  • Page 26 Click Browse. Choose your model name, and then click OK. Click Go, then Applications. Double-click the Utilities folder. ® in Display Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. Note ® For Mac OS X 10.2.x users, open Print Center icon. ®...
  • Page 27 Presto! PageManager icon and follow the on-screen instructions. Note ® ® When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2. You can also easily scan, share, and organize photos and documents using ® ® Presto! PageManager ®...
  • Page 28: For Mac Os ® 9.1 To 9.2

    Turn on your Macintosh Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Start Here OS 9.1-9.2 icon to install the printer and scanner drivers. If the language screen appears, choose your language. Click MFL-Pro Suite to install. Follow the on-screen instructions, and restart ®...
  • Page 29 Installing the Driver & Software ® From the Apple menu, click Chooser. Click the Brother Ink (IP) icon, and then choose BRN_xxxxxx (where xxxxxx are the last six digits of the Ethernet address). Close the Chooser. For more information about connecting the ®...
  • Page 30: For Network Users

    Installing the BRAdmin Professional configuration utility (Windows The BRAdmin Professional utility is designed to manage your Brother network connected devices such as network-ready Multifunction devices and/or network-ready printers in a Local Area Network (LAN) environment. BRAdmin Professional can also be used to manage...
  • Page 31: Consumables

    Consumables Replacement consumables When the time comes to replace ink cartridges, an error message will be indicated on the LCD. For more information about the ink cartridges for your machine, visit http://solutions.brother.com or contact your local Brother re-seller. Ink cartridge...
  • Page 32 The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.
  • Page 33 UK/IRE...

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