Brother DCP-J100 Guida Utente

Basic User’s GuideDCP-J100DCP-J105 Version 0ASA/SAF

Chapter 12Accessing Brother Utilities (Windows®8) 1If you are using a tablet or PC running Windows®8, you can make your selections either by tapping

General information 31a Turn on your PC. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.NOTEIf the Brother screen does not appear, go to Computer or

Chapter 14How to find Scanning instructions 1There are several ways you can scan documents. You can find the instructions as follows:Software and Netw

General information 51Accessing Brother Support (Windows®) 1You can find all the contacts you will need, such as web support (Brother Solutions Center

Chapter 16Control panel overview 1The DCP-J100 and DCP-J105 have the same control panel keys. 1 Copy keys:You can temporarily change the copy settings

General information 71 5You can turn the machine on and off.If you turn the machine off, it will still periodically clean the print head to maintain p

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

922Loading paper and other print media2Load only one size of paper and one type of paper in the paper tray at any time.(For more information about pap

Chapter 210NOTEWhen you are using Legal size paper, press and hold the universal guide release button (1) as you slide out the front of the paper tray

Loading paper 112f Gently adjust the paper width guides (1) to fit the paper.Make sure the paper width guides lightly touch the sides of the paper. g

If you need to contact Customer ServicePlease complete the following information for future reference:Model Number: DCP-J100 and DCP-J105 (Circle your

Chapter 212Loading envelopes 2About envelopes 2 Use envelopes that weigh between 80 to 95 gsm. Some envelopes need margin settings to be set in the

Loading paper 132b Put envelopes in the paper tray with the address side down. If the envelope flaps are on the long edge, load the envelopes in the t

Chapter 214Unprintable area 2The printable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures show the unprintable areas on cu

Loading paper 152Paper settings 2Paper Type 2To get the best print quality, set the machine for the type of paper you are using.a Press Menu.b Press a

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 paper 172IMPORTANTDO NOT use the following kinds of paper:• Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped paper 1 2 mm or greater curl may

Chapter 218Choosing the right print media 2Paper type and size for each operation 21Only available for some countries.Paper weight, thickness and capa

1933How to load documents3You can make copies, or scan from the scanner glass.Using the scanner glass 3You can use the scanner glass to copy, or scan

Chapter 320Unscannable area 3The scannable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures show the unscannable areas. Usag

2144How to copy 4The following steps show the basic copy operation.a Place the document face down on the scanner glass. (See Using the scanner glass o

iUser's Guides and where do I find them?1Network features are not supported by the DCP-J100.2Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/.3DCP-J105

Chapter 422Paper Options 4Paper Type 4If you are copying on a special type of paper, set the machine for the type of paper you are using to get the b

2355Printing a document 5The machine can receive and print data from your computer. To print from a computer, you must install the printer driver.(For

246Before scanning 6To use the machine as a scanner, install a scanner driver.If the machine is on a network (DCP-J105), configure it with a TCP/IP ad

How to scan to a computer 256c If the ControlCenter4 Mode screen appears, choose the Advanced Mode, and then click OK. d Make sure the machine you wan

Chapter 626e Set the scanning configuration.Click Configuration, and then select Button settings, Scan and File. The configuration dialog box appears.

How to scan to a computer 276g Click the Scan tab.h Click File. i Click Scan.The machine starts the scanning process. The folder where the scanned dat

Chapter 628How to change the machine’s SCAN mode settings for PDF scanning using ControlCenter4 (Windows®) 6You can change your machine’s SCAN mode se

How to scan to a computer 296e Choose the File tab. You can change the default settings. 1 Choose PDF (*.pdf) from the File Type drop-down list.2 You

Chapter 630How to scan a document as a PDF file using the control panel (Windows® and Macintosh) 6a Load your document. (See How to load documents on

31AAReplacing the ink cartridgesAYour machine is equipped with an ink dot counter. The ink dot counter monitors the level of ink in each of the four c

iiTable of Contents(Basic User’s Guide)1 General information 1Using the documentation ...

32b Press the lock release lever (1) as shown to release the cartridge indicated on the LCD. Remove the cartridge from the machine. c Open the new in

Routine maintenance 33Ae Each colour has its own correct position. Insert the ink cartridge in the direction of the arrow on the label. f Gently push

34Cleaning and checking the machineACleaning the scanner glass Aa Unplug the machine from the electrical socket.b Lift the document cover (1). Clean t

Routine maintenance 35ANOTE• If you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved, try installing a new Brother Original Inn

36NOTE Checking the print alignment AIf your printed text becomes blurred or images become faded, you may need to adjust the print alignment after tra

Routine maintenance 37ASetting the date and timeASetting the date and time allows the machine to clean the print head regularly and maintain optimum p

38BIdentifying your problem BFirst, check the following: The machine's power cord is connected correctly and the machine's power switch is

Troubleshooting 39BError and maintenance messages BAs with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur and consumable items may need to be repl

40Clean Unable XXInit Unable XXPrint Unable XXScan Unable XXThe machine has a mechanical problem.Open the scanner cover and remove any foreign objects

Troubleshooting 41BInk Box Full The ink absorber box or flushing box is full. These components are periodic maintenance items that may require replace

iii6 How to scan to a computer 24Before scanning... 24

42No Paper Fed The machine is out of paper or paper is not correctly loaded in the paper tray.Do one of the following: Refill the paper in the paper

Troubleshooting 43BPaper Jam The paper is jammed in the machine. Remove the jammed paper by following the steps in Printer jam or paper jam on page 44

44Printer jam or paper jam BLocate and remove the jammed paper by following these steps:a Unplug the machine from the electrical socket.b Pull the pap

Troubleshooting 45Bf Move the print head (if necessary) to take out any paper remaining in this area. Make sure that jammed paper is not left in the c

46g Be sure to look carefully inside the machine (1) for any pieces of paper. h Look inside the machine from a lower angle, and make sure there are no

Troubleshooting 47Bk Close the Jam Clear Cover.Make sure the cover is closed correctly. l Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine. m Lift the sc

48c Pull the two green levers inside the machine towards you to release the jammed paper. d Place both hands under the plastic tabs on both sides of t

Troubleshooting 49Bf If the thick paper is pushing any jammed paper out, remove the jammed paper. IMPORTANTDO NOT touch the encoder strip (1). Doing t

50j If the thick paper is pushing any jammed paper out, remove the jammed paper. IMPORTANTDO NOT touch the encoder strip (1). Doing this may cause dam

Troubleshooting 51Bn Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine. o Re-connect the power cord.

ivD Specifications 71General ...71Print m

52If you are having difficulty with your machine BNOTE• For technical help, you must contact Brother customer support.• If you think there is a proble

Troubleshooting 53BNo printout.(continued)The document will not print if the old, unprinted data remains in the printer driver spooler. Open the print

54Print Quality DifficultiesDifficulty SuggestionsPoor print quality. Check the print quality. (See Checking the print quality on page 35.)Make sure t

Troubleshooting 55BPrinting appears dirty or ink seems to run.Make sure you are using the recommended types of paper. (See Acceptable paper and other

56Machine feeds multiple pages. Do the following:(See Loading paper and other print media on page 9.) Make sure the paper is loaded correctly in the

Troubleshooting 57BNetwork Difficulties (DCP-J105)Difficulty SuggestionsCannot print over the network. Make sure that your machine is powered on and i

58Machine Information BChecking the serial number BYou can see the machine’s serial number on the LCD.a Press Menu.b (DCP-J100)Press a or b to choose

59CCUsing the Settings tablesCYour machine is easy to set up and operate. All you have to do is press the Menu keys to choose the settings and options

60To access the menu mode:a Press Menu.b Choose an option.You can scroll quickly through each menu level by pressing a or b. 1.Ink 2.Copy 3.Network 4.

Settings and features tables 61CMenu table CThe menu table will help you understand the menu selections of your machine. The factory settings are show

vTable of Contents(Advanced User’s Guide)The Advanced User’s Guide explains the following features and operations.You can view the Advanced User’s Gui

62Network menu (DCP-J105) CLevel1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions Page3.Network 1.TCP/IP 1. BOOT Method Auto*StaticRARPBOOTPDHCPChooses the BOOT me

Settings and features tables 63CMenu (continued) C3.Network(Continued)4.WPS/AOSS — — You can easily configure your wireless network settings using the

640.Initial Setup1.Date&Time — — Sets the date and time in your machine.372.LCD Contrast— LightDark*Adjusts the contrast of the LCD.See .3.Sleep M

Settings and features tables 65CEnlarge/Reduce ( ) (Temporary settings) CCopy Quality ( ) (Temporary settings) CLevel1 Level2 Level3 Options Descripti

66Copy Options ( ) (Temporary settings) CLevel1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions PagePaper Type ——Plain Paper*Inkjet PaperBrother BP71Other GlossyTr

Settings and features tables 67CSCAN ( ) CLevel1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions PageScan to E-mailSet Options — Off*OnIf you want to use the contr

68Scan to Image Set Options — Of f*OnIf you want to use the control panel to change the machine’s settings, choose On.See .The settings below will app

Settings and features tables 69CScan to File Set Options — Off*OnIf you want to use the control panel to change the machine’s settings, choose On.See

70Entering Text CYou may need to enter text into the machine.Entering numbers, letters and symbols CPress a or b repeatedly to select the number, let

71DDGeneral DNOTEThis chapter provides a summary of the machine’s specifications. For additional specifications visit http://www.brother.com/. 1Measur

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721Noise depends on printing conditions.Dimension Weight 7.1 kgNoise Level Sound PressureOperating:50 dB(A) (Maximum)1Temperature Operating:Best Print

Specifications 73DPrint media D1For glossy paper or transparencies, remove printed pages from the output paper tray immediately after they exit the ma

74Copy D1When copying on A4 size paper.Colour/Monochrome Yes/YesCopy Width204 mm1Multiple Copies Stacks/Sorts up to 99 pagesEnlarge/Reduce 25% to 400%

Specifications 75DScanner D1Windows® XP in this User’s Guide includes Windows® XP Home Edition, Windows® XP Professional, and Windows® XP Professional

76Printer D1When the Borderless feature is set to On.2See Paper type and size for each operation on page 18.3When printing on A4 size paper.4For detai

Specifications 77DInterfaces D1Your machine has a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface. The machine can also be connected to a computer that has a USB 1.1 inter

78Network (DCP-J105) DNOTEFor more information about the Network specifications, see the Software and Network User’s Guide. You can connect your machi

Specifications 79DComputer requirements DSUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE FUNCTIONSComputer Platform & Operating System VersionPC Interfac

80Consumable items DInk The machine uses individual Black, Yellow, Cyan and Magenta ink cartridges that are separate from the print head assembly.Serv

Index81EEAApple MacintoshSee Software and Network User’s Guide.BBrotherCreativeCenter ...5CCleaningprint head ...

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

82PPaper .... 16, 73capacity ....18loading ...

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