Brother DCP-110C User manual

Quick Setup Guide DCP-110C
Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware and install the driver.
Please read this “Quick Setup Guide” for proper set up and installation instructions.
For the latest drivers and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother
Solutions Center directly from the driver or go to http://solutions.brother.com
Keep this “Quick Setup Guide”, User’s Guide and supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for
quick and easy reference at all times.
Version A
Step 1
Setting Up the Machine
Step 2
Installing the Driver & Software
Setup is Complete!
Installing the Driver & Software
Setting Up
the Machine
Windows®
Mac OS®
8.6 - 9.2
Mac OS®X

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Warning Hint User’s Guide
Indicates warnings that
must be observed to
prevent possible
personal injury.
Indicates cautions that
must be observed to use
the machine properly or
to prevent damage to the
machine.
Indicates notes and
useful tips to remember
when using the machine.
Indicates reference to the
User’s Guide.

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Carton components may differ from one country to another.
Save all packing materials and the carton.
Carton Components
Quick Setup Guide
User’s Guide
Accessory Order Form CD-ROM
Black
(LC41BK)
Magenta
(LC41M)
Yellow
(LC41Y)
Cyan
(LC41C)
Ink Cartridges
If you are connecting the machine via USB:
■The interface cable is not a standard accessory. Please purchase an appropriate USB 2.0 interface
cable.
■Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 interface cable that is no longer than 6 feet long (2 metres).
■Your DCP has a USB 2.0 Full-Speed interface. This interface is compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed;
however, the maximum data transfer rate will be 12 Mbits/s. The DCP can also be connected to a
computer that has a USB 1.1 interface.
DCP
■Getting Started

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Control Panel
1. Copy keys 5. Start keys 9. PhotoCapture key
2. Set key 6. On/Off key 10. Menu key
3. Navigation keys 7. Ink key 11. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
4. Stop/Exit key 8. Scan key 12. Light-Emitting Diode (LED)
For the details of the control panel, see "Control panel overview" in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide.
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Table of Contents
Setting Up the Machine
1. Removing the Protective Parts ......................................................................... 4
2. Loading Paper ....................................................................................................4
3. Installing the Power Cord..................................................................................5
4. Installing the Ink Cartridges..............................................................................5
5. Print Quality Check ............................................................................................7
6. Selecting Your Language (Canada only) ......................................................... 8
7. Setting the Date and Time .................................................................................9
Installing the Driver & Software
Supplied CD-ROM (MFL-Pro Suite).................................................................... 10
For Windows®98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP............................................ 12
For Mac OS®8.6 to 9.2 ........................................................................................ 15
For Mac OS®X 10.2.4 or greater ........................................................................ 17
■Consumables and Options
Replacement Consumables................................................................................ 20
Option ................................................................................................................... 20
Step 1
Step 2

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Setting Up the Machine
1Remove the protective tape.
DO NOT connect the USB cable.
Connecting the USB cable is done
when installing the driver.
1Pull the paper tray completely out of the
machine and remove the output paper tray.
2Press and slide the paper guide to fit the
paper width.
3Pull out the paper support and unfold the
paper support flap.
4Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper
jams and mis-feeds.
5Gently insert 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.
6Put the output paper tray back on and push
the paper tray firmly back into the machine.
1Removing the Protective
Parts
2Loading Paper
You can load up to 100 sheets of 20 lb
paper.
For more details, see “About paper” in
Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide.
Paper Side Guide
Use the paper support flap for Letter, Legal
and A4 size paper.
■Make sure the paper side guides touch
the sides of the paper.
■Be careful that you do not push the paper
in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray
and cause paper feed problems.
Paper Support Flap
Paper Support
Step 1

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Setting Up
the Machine
Windows®
Mac OS®
8.6 - 9.2
Mac OS®X
1Connect the power cord.
DO NOT connect the USB cable yet.
Warning
The DCP must be connected to a grounded/earthed
plug.
Warning
If ink gets in your eyes wash them with water
immediately, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor.
1Make sure that the power is turned on.
The LCD shows:
2Lift the scanner cover from the right-hand
side of the DCP until it locks securely into
the open position.
3Installing the Power
Cord 4Installing the Ink
Cartridges
No Cartridge
Scanner Cover
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Setting Up the Machine
3Remove the protective parts.
4Take out the ink cartridge.
5Carefully remove the bottom cap.
DO NOT touch the area shown in the
illustration below.
Keep the ink cartridge in an upright position
when you insert it into the slot.
6Press firmly down on the ink cartridge until
the hook snaps over it, taking care to match
the slot color (A) with the cartridge color (B),
as shown in the diagram below.
7Lift the scanner cover to release the lock.
Gently push the scanner cover support
down and close the scanner cover.
The machine will clean the ink tube system
for use for the first time. This process will
occur only once, the first time ink cartridges
are installed. The cleaning process will last
approximately four minutes.
The LCD shows:
Do not throw away the protective parts.
You will need them when you transport the
machine.
If the cartridge cover comes off when you
open the bag the cartridge will not be
damaged.
Opening
OK
OK
OK
If Install shows on the LCD after you
install the ink cartridges, check to make sure
the ink cartridges are installed correctly.
Preparing System
Approx 4 Minutes
(B)
(A)
OK
OK
OK
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Setting Up
the Machine
Windows®
Mac OS®
8.6 - 9.2
Mac OS®X
• DO NOT remove ink cartridges if
you do not need to replace them.
If you do so, it may reduce the ink
quantity and the machine will not
know the quantity of ink left in
the cartridge.
• DO NOT shake the ink cartridges.
If ink stains your body or
clothing, wash with soap or
detergent immediately.
• DO NOT dismantle or tamper
with the ink cartridge, this can
cause the ink to leak out of the
cartridge.
• Brother strongly recommends
that you do not refill the ink
cartridges provided with your
machine. We also strongly
recommend that you continue to
use only Genuine Brother Brand
replacement ink cartidges. Using
or attempting to use potentially
incompatible inks and/or
cartridges in your machine may
cause damage to the machine
itself and/or it may result in
unsatisfactory print quality. Our
warranty coverage does not
apply to any problem that was
casued by the use of
unauthorized third party ink and/
or cartridges. To protect your
investment and guarantee your
print quality please continue to
replace consumed ink cartridges
with only Genuin Brother Brand
Supplies.
• DO NOT insert and remove the
cartridges repeatedly. If you do
so, the ink may seep out of the
cartridge.
1After the cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD
shows:
2Make sure the paper is loaded in the paper
tray.
Press Color Start.
3The machine starts printing the PRINT
QUALITY CHECK SHEET (only during
initial ink cartridge installation).
Avoid touching the printed surface
of the paper immediately after
printing, the surface may not be
completely dry and may stain your
fingers.
4The LCD shows:
Check the quality of the four color blocks
formed by the short lines printed on the
sheet.
(BLACK/ CYAN/ YELLOW/ MAGENTA)
■If you mix the colors by installing an ink
cartridge in the wrong position, you must
clean the print head by running several
cleaning cycles after correcting the
cartridge installation. (See “Cleaning the
print head” in chapter 5 Troubleshooting
and Routine Maintenance of the User’s
Guide.)
■Once you open an ink cartridge, install it in
the machine and use it up within six
months of installation. Use unopened ink
cartridges by the expiration date written
on the cartridge package.
5Print Quality Check
Set Paper and
Press Start
Is Quality OK?
▲Yes ▼No
Print Quality Check
1. Check the quality of the four-co lor blocks formed by th e short lines.
2. If all th e short lines are clear an d visible, the quality is acceptable. the quality is acceptable.
Select (Yes). If you can see missing shor t lines, select (No) to begin t he color clea ning process
and follow th e prompts on the LCD.
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Setting Up the Machine
5If all lines are clear and visible, press ▲ to
finish the quality check.
---OR---
If you can see missing short lines, press ▼
and go to 6.
6The LCD asks you if the print quality is OK
for black and color. Press ▲or ▼on the
control panel.
After making your selection ▲(Yes) or ▼
(No) for black and color, the LCD shows:
Press ▲(Yes), the machine will then start
cleaning the colors.
After cleaning is finished, press
Color Start. The machine starts printing the
PRINT QUALITY CHECK SHEET again
and goes back to step 3.
1Press Menu.
2Press ▲or ▼to select 0. Initial Setup.
Press Set.
3Press ▲or ▼to select 0. Local Language.
Press Set.
4Press ▲or ▼to select your language
(English or French).
Press Set.
5Press Stop/Exit.
Black OK?
▲Yes ▼No
Start Cleaning?
▲Yes ▼No
OK Poor
6Selecting Your
Language (Canada only)
Language:English
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Setting Up
the Machine
Windows®
Mac OS®
8.6 - 9.2
Mac OS®X
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.
1Press Menu.
2Press ▲or ▼to select 0.Initial Setup,
and then press Set.
3Press ▲or ▼to select 1.Date/Time, and
then press Set.
4Press ▲repeatedly to enter the last two
digits of the year, and then press Set.
(e.g. Enter 04for 2004.)
5Press ▲repeatedly to enter the two digits
for the month, and then press Set.
(e.g. Enter 03for March.)
6Press ▲repeatedly to enter the two digits
for the day, and then press Set.
(e.g. Enter 01.)
7Press ▲repeatedly to enter the two digits
for the hour in 24-hour format, and then
press Set.
(e.g. Enter 15for 3:00 P.M.)
8Press ▲repeatedly to enter the two digits
for the minute, and then press Set.
(e.g. Enter 15, 25for 3:25 P.M.)
9Press Stop/Exit.
7Setting the Date and
Time
Year:2004
Month:03
Day:01
Time:15:XX
Time:15:25
You can increase or decrease the number at
a stretch by holding down ▲or ▼.
If you want to repeat from step 1, press
Stop/Exit.
To confirm the current date and time, print
out the User Settings Report. (See “Printing
reports” of Appendix in the User’s Guide)
Continue to Step 2, Installing
the Driver & Software

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Installing the Driver & Software
The CD-ROM includes the following items:
Install MFL-Pro Suite
You can install the MFL-Pro Suite software and
multifunction drivers.
Install Optional Applications
You can install additional MFL-Pro Suite software
utilities.
Documentation*1
View the User’s Guide and other documentation in
PDF format. (Viewer included)
On-Line Registration
You will be pointed to the Brother Product
Registration Web page for quick registration of your
machine.
Brother Support
View contact information for Brother Customer
Service and how to locate a Brother Authorized
Service Center.
Repair MFL-Pro Suite
If you experience errors while installing the MFL-Pro
Suite you can use this function to automatically repair
and re-install the software.
Start Here
You can install the printer driver, scanner driver and
Presto!®PageManager®for Mac OS®8.6 - 9.2.
Start Here OSX
You can install the printer driver, scanner driver and
Presto!®PageManager®for Mac OS®10.2.4 or
greater.
Readme!
You can get important information and
troubleshooting tips.
Documentation*1
View the User’s Guide and other documentation in
PDF format.
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
updates and Tips for using your machine.
On-Line Registration
You will be pointed to the Brother Product Registration
Web Page for quick registration of your machine.
Supplied CD-ROM (MFL-Pro Suite)
MFL-Pro Suite includes Printer Driver,
Scanner Driver, ScanSoft®PaperPort®9.0SE,
ScanSoft®OmniPage®and True Type fonts.
PaperPort®9.0SE is a document
management application for viewing scanned
documents. ScanSoft®OmniPage®, which is
integrated into PaperPort®9.0SE, is an OCR
application that converts an image into text
and inserts it into your default word processor.
*1The User’s Guide on the CD-ROM includes the
Software for features available when connected
to a computer (e.g. Printing and Scanning).
Step 2

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Setting Up
the Machine
Windows®
Mac OS®
8.6 - 9.2
Mac OS®X
Installing the Driver & Software
Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system.
Step 2
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For Windows
®
98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP ...... Go to page 12
■For Mac OS®8.6 to 9.2........................................... Go to page 15
■For Mac OS®X 10.2.4 or greater ........................... Go to page 17

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Installing the Driver & Software
Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up
the Machine” on pages 4 - 9.
If you are using Windows®2000 Professional:
To access the PhotoCapture Center™features
from your PC you may have to install a
Windows®2000 update first.
The Windows®2000 update is included with the
MFL-Pro Suite installer.
To install the update, follow the steps below:
1. Follow the installation steps from 1to 4.
2. Click OK to start installation of the update.
3. When instructed, click OK to restart your PC.
4. After the PC restarts, the installation of
MFL-Pro Suite will automatically continue.
1Disconnect the machine from the AC outlet
and from your computer, if you have already
connected an interface cable.
2Turn on your computer.
(For Windows®2000 Professional/XP, you
must be logged on as the administrator.)
3Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive. If the model name screen
appears, select your machine. If the
language screen appears, select your
language.
4The CD-ROM main menu will appear.
Click Install MFL-Pro Suite.
For Windows®98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP
■If the installation does not continue
automatically, please open the MFL-Pro
Suite installer menu again by ejecting
then reinserting the CD-ROM disc or
double-click the setup.exe program from
the root directory, and continue from Step
4to install the MFL-Pro Suite.
■Make sure there are no media cards
inserted into the media drive of the
machine.
■Brother recommends you connect the
machine directly to your computer.
■Please close any applications running
before installing the MFL-Pro Suite.
If this window does not appear, use
Windows®Explorer to run the setup.exe
program from the root directory of the
Brother CD-ROM.
If you see the following screen, click OK to
install the Windows®updates. After the
updates are installed your PC may restart.
Note: If it does the installation will
automatically continue.
If the installation does not continue
automatically, please open the main menu
again by ejecting then reinserting the
CD-ROM disc or double-click the setup.exe
program from the root directory, and continue
from Step 4to install the MFL-Pro Suite.
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5After reading and accepting the ScanSoft®
PaperPort®9.0SE License Agreement, click
Yes.
6The installation of PaperPort®9.0SE will
automatically start and is followed by the
installation of MFL-Pro Suite.
7When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software
License Agreement window appears, click
Yes, if you agree to the Software Licence
Agreement.
8Select Local Connection, and then click
Next.
The installation will continue.
9When this screen appears, connect the
USB interface cable to your PC, and then
connect it to the machine.
To connect the USB cable to the machine:
1. Open the scanner cover to its open
position.
2. Insert the USB cable into the USB
socket, marked with a symbol. You
will find the USB socket above and to the
left of the ink cartridge slots, as shown
below.
3. Carefully route the USB cable through
the trench and out the back of the
machine as shown below.
Warning
Ensure that the cable does not restrict the cover from
closing, or an error may occur.
DO NOT connect the machine to a
USB port on a keyboard or a non
powered USB hub.
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Installing the Driver & Software
Setting Up
the Machine
Windows®

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Installing the Driver & Software
0Lift the scanner cover to release the lock.
Gently push the scanner cover support
down and close the scanner cover.
ATurn on the machine by plugging in the
power cord.
It will take a few seconds for the installation
screen to appear.
The installation of the Brother drivers will
automatically start. The installation screens
appear one after another, please wait for a
while.
BWhen the Brother and ScanSoft on-line
Registration screen is displayed, make your
selection and follow the on-screen
instructions.
CClick Finish to restart your computer.
DAfter restarting the computer, the
Installation Diagnostics will run
automatically and the installation results
window will be shown.
The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother Printer
driver and Scanner driver have been
installed and the installation is now
complete.
For Windows®98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP
If the installation is unsuccessful try installing
again using the Repair MFL-Pro Suite
option from the main menu. Select Repair
MFL-Pro Suite and follow the instructions
on the screen.
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Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up
the Machine” on pages 4 - 9.
1Disconnect the machine from the AC outlet
and from the Macintosh®, if you have
already connected an interface cable.
2Turn on your Macintosh®.
3Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive.
4Double-click the Start Here icon to install
the printer and scanner drivers. If the
language screen appears, select your
language.
5Click MFL-Pro Suite to install.
6Follow the on-screen instructions, and
restart your Macintosh®.
7Connect the USB interface cable to your
Macintosh®, and then connect it to the
machine.
To connect the USB cable to the machine:
1. Open the scanner cover to its open
position.
2. Insert the USB cable into the USB
socket, marked with a symbol. You
will find the USB socket above and to the
left of the ink cartridge slots, as shown
below.
3. Carefully route the USB cable through
the trench and out back of the machine
as shown below.
Warning
Ensure that the cable does not restrict the cover from
closing, or an error may occur.
DO NOT connect the machine to a
USB port on a keyboard or a non
powered USB hub.
For Mac OS®8.6 to 9.2
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Installing the Driver & Software
Setting Up
the Machine
Mac OS®
8.6 - 9.2
Windows®

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Installing the Driver & Software
8Lift the scanner cover to release the lock.
Gently push the scanner cover support
down and close the scanner cover.
9Turn on the machine by plugging in the
power cord.
0From the Apple®menu, open the Chooser.
AClick the Brother Ink icon you installed. On
the right side of the Chooser, select the
printer to which you want to print.
Close the Chooser.
The Brother Printer driver and Scanner
driver have been installed.
BTo install Presto!®PageManager®, click the
Presto! PageManager icon and follow the
on-screen instructions.
Presto!®PageManager®has been
installed and the installation is now
complete.
You can easily scan, share and organize
photos and documents using Presto!®
PageManager®.
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Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up
the Machine” on pages 4 - 9.
1Disconnect the machine from the AC outlet
and from the Macintosh®, if you have
already connected an interface cable.
2Turn on your Macintosh®.
3Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive.
4Double-click the Start Here OSX icon to
install the printer driver and scanner driver.
If the language screen appears, select your
language.
5Click MFL-Pro Suite to install.
6Follow the on-screen instructions, and
restart your Macintosh®.
7After the DeviceSelector window appears,
connect the USB interface cable to your
Macintosh®and then to the machine.
To connect the USB cable to the machine:
1. Open the scanner cover to its open
position.
2. Insert the USB cable into the USB
socket, marked with a symbol. You
will find the USB socket above and to the
left of the ink cartridge slots, as shown
below.
For Mac OS®X 10.2.4 or greater
For Mac OS®X 10.2.0 to 10.2.3 user, please
upgrade to Mac OS®X 10.2.4 or greater.
(The latest information for Mac OS®X,
please visit at: http://solutions.brother.com)
The DeviceSelector window will not appear
if the USB interface cable has been
connected before restarting your Macintosh®
or if you are overwriting a previously installed
version of the Brother Software. If you
encounter this problem continue with the
installation skipping step 10 and then see the
Software User's Guide Chapter 8 for details
on selecting what machine the
ControlCenter2.0 will connect with.
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the Machine
Mac OS®X Mac OS®
8.6 - 9.2

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3. Carefully route the USB cable through
the trench and out the back of the
machine as shown below.
Warning
Ensure that the cable does not restrict the cover from
closing, or an error may occur.
DO NOT connect the machine to a
USB port on a keyboard or a non
powered USB hub.
8Lift the scanner cover to release the lock.
Gently push the scanner cover support
down and close the scanner cover.
9Turn on the machine by plugging in the
power cord.
0If the Deviceselector window is open,
select USB, and then click OK.
ASelect Applications from the Go menu.
BOpen the Utilities folder.
COpen the Print Center icon.
DClick Add.
Step 2