Brother DCP-J140W User manual

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Start Here DCP-J140W
Quick Setup Guide
USA/CAN Version 0
Thank you for choosing Brother, your support is important to us and we value your business. Your Brother product
is engineered and manufactured to the highest standards to deliver reliable performance, day-in and day-out.
Please read the Product Safety Guide first before you set up your machine. Then, please read this Quick Setup
Guide for the correct setup and installation.
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Unpack the machine and check the components
The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
WARNING
Plastic bags are used in the packing of your machine. Plastic bags are not toys. To avoid the danger
of suffocation, keep these bags away from babies and children and dispose of them correctly.
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.
Starter Ink
Cartridges
Black
Yellow
Cyan
Magenta
Quick Setup Guide
Basic User’s Guide Product Safety
Guide
CD-ROM Product Registration
Sheet (USA only)
Note
• Save all packing materials and the box in case for any reason you must ship your machine.
• You need to purchase the correct USB cable.
USB cable
It is recommended to use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 6 feet (2 meters) long (cable not
included).

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aRemove the protective tape and film covering
the machine, and also from the LCD.
bRemove the plastic bag acontaining the ink
cartridges from on top of the paper tray.
cMake sure you have all the components.
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Load plain Letter/A4
paper
aPull the paper tray acompletely out of the
machine.
bOpen the output paper tray cover a.
cWith both hands, gently press and slide the
paper side guides aand then the paper length
guide bto fit the paper size.
Make sure that the triangular marks con the
paper side guides aand paper length guide b
line up with the mark for the paper size you are
using.
dFan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams
and misfeeds.
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Note
Always make sure that the paper is not curled or
wrinkled.
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eGently put the paper into the paper tray print
side down and top edge first. Check that the
paper is flat in the tray.
fGently adjust the paper side guides to the
paper with both hands. Make sure that the
paper side guides touch the edges of the
paper.
gClose the output paper tray cover.
hSlowly push the paper tray completely into the
machine.
iWhile holding the paper tray in place, pull out
the paper support auntil it clicks, and then
unfold the paper support flap b.
Important
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.
Note
When you use Legal size paper, press and hold
the universal guide release button aas you slide
out the front of the paper tray.
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Connect the power cord
aConnect the power cord.
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Install the ink cartridges
CAUTION
If ink gets in your eyes, wash it out with water at
once and call a doctor if you are concerned.
aMake sure that the power is turned on.
The LCD shows:
No Ink Cartridge
bOpen the ink cartridge cover a.
cRemove the green protective part a.
Important
DO NOT connect the USB cable yet (if you are
using a USB cable).
Note
The Warning LED on the control panel will stay on
until you have installed the ink cartridges.
Note
Make sure you install the Starter Ink Cartridges
included with your machine first.
Note
Do not throw away the green protective part. You
will need it if you transport the machine.
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dUnpack the ink cartridge.
Turn the green knob on the protective yellow
cap clockwise until it clicks to release the
vacuum seal, then remove the cap a.
eTake care to match the color of the lever a
with the cartridge color b, as shown in the
diagram below.
Install each ink cartridge in the direction of the
arrow on the label.
fGently push the ink cartridge until it clicks. After
all the ink cartridges are installed close the ink
cartridge cover.
Important
DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. If ink stains
your skin or clothing, wash with soap or detergent
at once.
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Note
The machine will prepare the ink tube system for
printing. This process will take approximately five
minutes. Do not turn off the machine.
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Check the print quality
aWhen the preparation process has finished, the
LCD shows this message
Set Paper and
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Press Start
Press Color Start.
bCheck the quality of the four color blocks on the
sheet. (black/yellow/cyan/magenta)
cIf all lines are clear and visible, press a(Yes) to
finish the quality check and go to step 6.
If you can see missing short lines, press b(No)
and follow the steps on the LCD.
Important
• DO NOT take out 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 repeatedly insert and remove the
cartridges. If you do so, ink may seep out of the
cartridge.
• If you mix the colors by installing an ink
cartridge in the wrong position, clean the print
head several times after correcting the
cartridge installation. (See Cleaning the print
head in Appendix A of the Basic 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.
• 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 cartridges. Use or
attempted use of potentially incompatible ink
and/or cartridges in the Brother machine may
cause damage to the machine and/or may
result in unsatisfactory print quality. Our
warranty coverage does not apply to any
problem that is caused by the use of
unauthorized third party ink and/or cartridges.
To protect your investment and obtain premium
performance from the Brother machine, we
strongly recommend the use of Genuine
Brother Supplies.
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Choose your language
(if needed)
aPress Menu.
bPress aor bto choose 0.Initial Setup.
Press OK.
cPress aor bto choose 0.Local Language.
Press OK.
dPress aor bto choose your language.
Press OK.
ePress Stop/Exit.
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Set the LCD contrast
(if needed)
If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, try
changing the contrast setting.
aPress Menu.
bPress aor bto choose 0.Initial Setup.
Press OK.
cPress aor bto choose 2.LCD Contrast.
Press OK.
dPress aor bto choose Dark or Light.
Contrast:Dark
Contrast:Light
ePress OK.
fPress Stop/Exit.

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Set the date and time
Setting the date and time allows the machine to clean
the print head regularly and maintain optimum print
quality.
aPress Menu.
bPress aor bto choose 0.Initial Setup.
Press OK.
cPress aor bto choose 1.Date&Time.
Press OK.
dPress aor bto enter the last two digits of the
year, and then press OK.
Year:2013
(e.g. Enter 1 3 for 2013.)
ePress aor bto enter the two digits for the
month, and then press OK.
Month:03
(e.g. Enter 0 3 for March.)
fPress aor bto enter the two digits for the day,
and then press OK.
Day:01
(e.g. Enter 0 1 for the first day of the month.)
gPress aor bto enter the two digits for the hour
in 24-hour format, and then press OK.
Time:15:00
(e.g. Enter 1 5 for 3:00 P.M.)
hPress aor bto enter the two digits for the
minute, and then press OK.
Time:15:25
(e.g. Enter 2 5 for 3:25 P.M.)
iPress Stop/Exit.
Note
You can increase or decrease the number rapidly
by holding down aor b.

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Windows®Macintosh
USB Wireless Network
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Choose your connection type
These installation instructions are for Windows®XP Home/XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista®,
Windows®7, and Mac OS X (versions 10.5.8, 10.6.x and 10.7.x).
Note
• For Windows Server®2003/2008/2008 R2, the drivers can be found from your model’s download page at
http://solutions.brother.com/.
• If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive you can download the latest drivers, manuals and utilities
for your model from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/. Some software
applications included on the CD-ROM may not be available as a download.
For USB interface cable
Windows
®
, go to page 10
Macintosh, go to page 13
For Wireless Network
Windows
®
and Macintosh,
go to page 15

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Windows®
USB
For USB interface users
(Windows®XP Home/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista®/Windows®7)
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Before you install
Make sure that your computer is ON and you are
logged on with Administrator rights.
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Install MFL-Pro Suite
aPut the supplied installation CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive. If the language screen
appears, choose your language.
bThe CD-ROM Top Menu will appear. Click
Install MFL-Pro Suite and click Yes if you
accept the license agreements. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
cChoose Local Connection (USB), and then
click Next. The installation continues.
dWhen this screen appears, go to the next step.
Important
• DO NOT connect the USB cable yet.
• If there are any programs running, close them.
Note
• The screens may differ depending on your
operating system.
• The CD-ROM includes Nuance™ PaperPort™
12SE. This software supports Windows®XP
Home (SP3 or greater), XP Professional (SP3
or greater), XP Professional x64 Edition (SP2
or greater), Windows Vista®(SP2 or greater)
and Windows®7. Update to the latest
Windows®Service Pack before installing
MFL-Pro Suite.
Note
If the Brother screen does not appear
automatically, go to My Computer (Computer),
double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then
double-click start.exe.
Note
For Windows Vista®and Windows®7, when the
User Account Control screen appears, click
Allow or Yes.