Brother DCP-J125 User manual

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User’s Guide
User’s Guide
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Advanced User’s Guide
Safety and Legal
Basic User’s Guide

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Please read this booklet before attempting to operate the machine, or before attempting any
maintenance. Failure to follow these instructions may result in an increased risk of fire, electrical
shock, burns or suffocation.
Symbols and
conventions used in
the documentation 1
The following symbols and conventions are
used throughout the documentation.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked
on the machine.
Note
The illustrations in this guide show the
MFC-J615W.
Safety and Legal 1
DCP-J125/J315W/J515W/J715W
MFC-J220/J265W/J410/J415W/J615W
Bold Bold typeface identifies specific
buttons on the machine’s
control panel, or on the
computer screen.
Italics Italicized typeface emphasizes
an important point or refers you
to a related topic.
Courier
New
Text in the Courier New font
identifies messages on the
LCD of the machine.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injuries.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injuries.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which may result in
property-damage-only accidents or loss of
product functionality.
Notes tell you how you should
respond to a situation that may arise
or give tips about how the operation
works with other features.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to
possible electrical shock.
Improper Setup icons alert you to
devices and operations that are not
compatible with the machine.
Version A
UK/IRE/GEN

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Compilation and Publication Notice 1
Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd. this manual has been compiled and published,
covering the latest product descriptions and specifications.
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.

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To use the machine safely 1
WARNING
DO NOT place the machine near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals or devices that
contain magnets or generate magnetic fields.
Plastic bags are used in the packing of your machine. To avoid the danger of suffocation, keep
these bags away from babies and children.
DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray, or an organic solvent/liquid that contains
alcohol or ammonia to clean the inside or outside of the machine. Refer to Basic User’s Guide.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, since they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in the risk of fire or electric shock. If metal
objects, water or other liquids get inside the machine, immediately unplug the machine from the
electrical socket. Call your Brother dealer or Brother Customer Service.
Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has
been unplugged at the wall socket. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never
install a telephone wall socket in a wet location. (MFC only)
This machine should be connected to an adjacent grounded AC power source within the range
indicated on the rating label.

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DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.
Always make sure the plug is fully inserted.
This machine is equipped with a 3-wire grounded plug. This plug will only fit into a grounded
power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, call your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. DO NOT defeat the purpose of the grounded plug.
DO NOT connect it to a DC power source or inverter. If you are not sure, contact a qualified
electrician.
DO NOT attempt to service this machine yourself because opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage points and other risks and may void your warranty. Call your
Brother dealer or Brother Customer Service.
CAUTION
Put your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk.
Put the machine near a telephone socket and a standard grounded electrical socket.
Choose a dry, well ventilated location where the temperature remains between 10 °C and 35 °C.
Slots and openings in the casing and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure
reliable operation of the machine and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be
blocked or covered.

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Some areas of the machine can cause injury if covers (shaded) are closed with force. Take care
when placing your hand in the areas shown in the illustrations.

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DO NOT carry the machine by holding the scanner cover or the Jam Clear Cover.
If the machine becomes unusually hot, releases smoke, generates any strong smells, or if you
accidentally spill any liquid on it, immediately unplug the machine from the electrical socket. Call
your Brother dealer or Brother Customer Service.
If the machine has been dropped or the casing has been damaged, unplug this machine from
the power socket and call your Brother dealer or Brother Customer Service.
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT put objects on top of the machine.
• If the machine does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed, adjust
only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Incorrect adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the machine to normal operation.
• Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in the
documentation supplied with the machine may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Note
• DO NOT place anything in front of the machine that will block received faxes. DO NOT place
anything in the path of received faxes. (MFC only)
• Wait until pages have exited the machine before picking them up.

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Product Warranty & Liability 1
Approval Information (MFC only) 1
THIS EQUIPMENT IS DESIGNED TO WORK WITH A TWO WIRE ANALOGUE PSTN LINE
FITTED WITH THE APPROPRIATE CONNECTOR.
Brother advises that this product may not function correctly in a country other than where it was
originally purchased, and does not offer any warranty in the event that this product is used on
public telecommunication lines in another country.
Declaration of Conformity (Europe only)
(DCP-J315W, DCP-J515W, DCP-J715W, MFC-J220, MFC-J265W,
MFC-J410, MFC-J415W and MFC-J615W only) 1
We, Brother Industries, Ltd.
15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561 Japan
declare that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements of Directives 1999/5/EC
and 2005/32/EC.
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is on our Website.
Please go to http://solutions.brother.com/
-> choose region (eg. Europe)
-> choose country
-> choose your model
-> choose "Manuals"
-> choose Declaration of Conformity (Select Language when required.)

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Declaration of Conformity (Europe only)
(DCP-J125 only) 1
We, Brother Industries, Ltd.
15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561 Japan
declare that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements of Directives
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC and 2005/32/EC.
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is on our Website.
Please go to http://solutions.brother.com/
-> choose region (eg. Europe)
-> choose country
-> choose your model
-> choose "Manuals"
-> choose Declaration of Conformity (Select Language when required.)
Radio interference 1
This product complies with EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22)/Class B. When connecting the
machine to a computer, ensure that you use a USB cable which does not exceed 2 m in length.

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International ENERGY STAR®Qualification Statement 1
The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR®Program is to promote the development and
popularization of energy-efficient office equipment.
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product meets
the ENERGY STAR®specifications for energy efficiency.
EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN50419 1
This equipment is marked with the above recycling symbol. It means that at the end of the life of
the equipment you must dispose of it separately at an appropriate collection point and not place
it in the normal domestic unsorted waste stream. This will benefit the environment for all.
(European Union only)
European
Union Only

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Regulatory Notices 1
WARNING
DO NOT use this machine near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or
washing machine, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
Avoid using this machine during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock
from lightning.
DO NOT use this machine to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. (MFC only)
Use only the power cord supplied with this machine.
DO NOT use the machine if the power cord is frayed or damaged, doing so may cause a fire.
DO NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord.
DO NOT place this product where people can walk on the cord.
DO NOT pull on the middle of the AC power cord. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.
Wiring information (U.K. only)
If you need to replace the plug fuse, fit a fuse that is approved by ASTA to BS1362 with the same
rating as the original fuse. Always replace the fuse cover. Never use a plug that does not have
a cover. If in any doubt, call a qualified electrician.
Warning - This machine must be earthed.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in line with the following code:
• Green and Yellow: Earth
• Blue: Neutral
•Brown:Live

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CAUTION
This product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily accessible. In case of an
emergency, you must unplug the power cord from the electrical socket to shut off the power
completely. (IEC)
IMPORTANT
LAN connection (MFC-J615W and DCP-J715W only)
DO NOT connect this machine to a LAN connection that is subject to over-voltages. (IEC)
Note
Brother shall not be liable for any loss or damage that may arise from the use of the information
contained herein (including, without limitation, any direct, special or consequential damages).
Nothing contained herein shall affect any existing product warranty, or be construed as
granting any additional product warranty.

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Trademarks 1
The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International Corporation.
Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other
countries.
Adobe, Flash, Illustrator, PageMaker and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Nuance, the Nuance logo, PaperPort and ScanSoft are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Nuance Communications, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.
PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate
Memory Stick, Memory Stick Micro and M2 are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
AOSS is a trademark of Buffalo Inc.
Wi-Fi, WPA, WPA2, Wi-Fi Protected Access and Wi-Fi Protected Setup are either trademarks or
registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance in the United States and/or other countries.
Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
FaceFilter Studio is a trademark of Reallusion, Inc.
BRAdmin Professional is a trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group.
Linux is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries.
CorelDraw, Corel Paint Shop Pro and Corel WordPerfect are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Corel Corporation and/or its subsidiaries in Canada, the United States and/or other countries.
Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License
Agreement specific to its proprietary programs.
Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related
documents and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those
respective companies.

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Open Source Licensing Remarks 1
This product includes open-source software.
Please see Open Source Licensing Remarks and Copyright information on the supplied CD-ROM.
(For Windows®) “X:\\License.txt” (where X is your drive letter).
(For Macintosh) Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your desktop. Then double-click the Utilities
icon. License.rtf will appear.
Unlawful use of copying equipment 1
It is an offence to make reproductions of certain items or documents with the intent to commit
fraud. We suggest you check with relevant legal authorities if in doubt about a particular item or
document.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of documents which may not lawfully be copied:
Currency
Bonds or other certificates of indebtedness
Certificates of Deposit
Armed Forces Service or Draft papers
Passports
Postage Stamps (cancelled or uncancelled)
Immigration Papers
Welfare documents
Cheques or Drafts drawn by Governmental Agencies
Identification Documents, badges or insignias
Copyrighted works cannot be copied, subject to the “fair dealing” exception relating to sections of
a copyrighted work. Multiple copies would indicate improper use.
Works of art should be considered the equivalent of copyrighted works.
Licenses and Certificates of Title to motor vehicles may not be copied under certain national laws.

BASIC USER’S GUIDE
DCP-J515W
DCP-J715W
Version 0
UK/IRE/GEN

If you need to call Customer Service
Please complete the following information for future
reference:
Model Number: DCP-J515W, DCP-J715W
(Circle your model number)
Serial Number: 1
Date of Purchase:
Place of Purchase:
1The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain
this User's Guide with your sales receipt as a
permanent record of your purchase, in the event of
theft, fire or warranty service.
Register your product on-line at
http://www.brother.com/registration/
By registering your product with Brother, you will be recorded as the
original owner of the product. Your registration with Brother:
may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product
should you lose your receipt; and
may support an insurance claim by you in the event of product loss
covered by insurance.
© 2010 Brother Industries, Ltd.

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User's Guides and where do I find it?
Which manual? What's in it? Where is it?
Safety and Legal Please read the Safety Instructions before you
set up your machine.
Printed / In the box
Quick Setup Guide Read this Guide first. Follow the instructions for
setting up your machine and installing the
drivers and software for the operating system
and connection type you are using.
Printed / In the box
Basic User's Guide Learn the basic Copy, Scan and PhotoCapture
Center™ operations and how to replace
consumables. See troubleshooting tips.
Printed / In the box
Advanced User's Guide Learn more advanced operations: Copy,
printing reports and performing routine
maintenance.
PDF file /
Documentation
CD-ROM
Software User's Guide Follow these instructions for Printing, Scanning,
Network Scanning, PhotoCapture Center™,
and using the Brother ControlCenter utility.
PDF file /
Documentation
CD-ROM
Network User's Guide This Guide provides more advanced
information for configuring the Ethernet and
Wireless network connections. In addition, find
information about network utilities, network
printing, troubleshooting tips and supported
network specifications.
PDF file /
Documentation
CD-ROM

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Table of Contents
(BASIC USER’S GUIDE)
1 General information 1
Using the documentation ....................................................................................... 1
Symbols and conventions used in the documentation ....................................1
Accessing the Advanced User’s Guide, Software User’s Guide and
Network User’s Guide.........................................................................................1
Viewing Documentation................................................................................... 1
Accessing Brother Support (Windows®)................................................................3
Accessing Brother Support (Macintosh) ................................................................3
Control panel overview ..........................................................................................4
LCD display indications ...................................................................................5
Basic Operations .............................................................................................6
Warning LED indications .................................................................................6
LCD display ...........................................................................................................7
Setting the backlight brightness.......................................................................7
2 Loading paper 8
Loading paper and other print media.....................................................................8
Loading envelopes and postcards.................................................................10
Loading photo paper......................................................................................12
Removing small printouts from the machine .................................................14
Printable area ................................................................................................15
Paper settings......................................................................................................16
Paper Type ....................................................................................................16
Paper Size .....................................................................................................16
Acceptable paper and other print media..............................................................17
Recommended print media ...........................................................................17
Handling and using print media .....................................................................18
Choosing the right print media.......................................................................19
3 Loading documents 21
How to load documents ....................................................................................... 21
Using the ADF (DCP-J715W only) ................................................................21
Using the scanner glass ................................................................................21
Scannable area .............................................................................................22
4 Making copies 23
How to copy .........................................................................................................23
Stop copying..................................................................................................23
Copy settings.................................................................................................23
Paper options ................................................................................................24

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5 Printing photos from a memory card or
USB Flash memory drive 25
PhotoCapture Center™ Operations..................................................................... 25
Using a memory card or USB Flash memory drive .......................................25
Getting started ..................................................................................................... 26
Print Images.........................................................................................................28
View Photos................................................................................................... 28
PhotoCapture Center™ print settings.................................................................. 28
How to scan to a memory card or USB Flash memory drive............................... 29
6 How to print from a computer 31
Printing a document.............................................................................................31
7 How to scan to a computer 32
Scanning a document..........................................................................................32
Scanning using the scan key ...............................................................................32
Scanning using a scanner driver ......................................................................... 32
A Routine maintenance 33
Replacing the ink cartridges ................................................................................ 33
Cleaning and checking the machine....................................................................35
Cleaning the scanner glass ........................................................................... 35
Cleaning the paper pick-up rollers .................................................................36
Cleaning the print head .................................................................................37
Checking the print quality .............................................................................. 37
Checking the print alignment ......................................................................... 38
B Troubleshooting 39
Error and Maintenance messages....................................................................... 39
Error animation .............................................................................................. 43
Document jam (DCP-J715W only) ................................................................ 43
Printer jam or paper jam ................................................................................44
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 46
If you are having difficulty with your machine ................................................ 46
Machine Information ............................................................................................ 51
Checking the serial number........................................................................... 51
Reset functions .............................................................................................. 51
How to reset the machine.............................................................................. 51
C Menu and features 52
On-screen programming...................................................................................... 52
Menu table ...........................................................................................................53
Entering Text ....................................................................................................... 68
Inserting special characters........................................................................... 68
Making corrections ........................................................................................68