Brother DCP 330C - Color Inkjet - All-in-One User manual

STEP 1
STEP 2
Setup is Complete!
Quick Setup Guide
Setting Up the Machine
Installing the Driver & Software
DCP-330C
DCP-540CN
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.
Keep this Quick Setup Guide, the User’s Guide and the supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for
quick and easy reference at all times.

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Warnings tell you what to do to prevent
possible personal injury.
Cautions specify procedures you must
follow or avoid to prevent possible
damage to the machine or other objects.
Improper Setup icons alert you to
devices and operations that are not
compatible with the machine.
Note
User’s Guide, Software User’s Guide or
Network User’s Guide
Notes tell you how you should respond
to a situation that may arise or give tips
about how the current operation works
with other features.
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Software User’s Guide or Network
User’s Guide we have supplied.

Table of Contents
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Getting Started
Carton components...................................................................................................................................... 2
Control panel................................................................................................................................................ 3
STEP1 – Setting Up the Machine
Removing the protective parts ..................................................................................................................... 4
Loading paper .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Connecting the power cord .......................................................................................................................... 6
Choosing your language .............................................................................................................................. 6
Installing the ink cartridges........................................................................................................................... 7
Print quality check ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Setting the LCD contrast ............................................................................................................................ 10
Setting the date and time ........................................................................................................................... 11
STEP2 – Installing the Driver & Software
Windows®
For USB Interface Users
(For Windows®98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition) ................................... 14
For Network Interface Users (DCP-540CN only)
(For Windows®98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition) ................................... 17
Macintosh®
For USB Interface Users
(For Mac OS®X 10.2.4 or greater) ........................................................................................................... 20
For Network Interface Users (DCP-540CN only)
(For Mac OS®X 10.2.4 or greater) ........................................................................................................... 23
For Network Users
BRAdmin Professional configuration utility
(For Windows®users) ................................................................................................................................ 26
Installing the BRAdmin Professional configuration utility ...................................................................... 26
Setting your IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway using BRAdmin Professional ............................ 26
BRAdmin Light configuration utility
(For Mac OS®X users) .............................................................................................................................. 27
Setting your IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway using BRAdmin Light ........................................ 27
Consumables
Replacement consumables........................................................................................................................ 28
Ink cartridge .......................................................................................................................................... 28

Getting Started
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1
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.
An interface cable is not a standard accessory. You need to purchase the proper interface cable for the interface
you want to use (USB or network).
USB cable
Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 cable that is no longer than 2 metres long (6 feet).
Your DCP has a USB interface that is compatible with the USB 2.0 specification.
DO NOT connect the interface cable at this time.
Connecting the interface cable is done during the software installation process.
When you use a USB cable, make sure you connect it to the USB port of your computer and not to a USB port
on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub.
Network cable (DCP-540CN only)
Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
Network.
Quick Setup Guide CD-ROM User’s Guide Power Cord
Black (LC1000BK)
Yellow (LC1000Y) Cyan (LC1000C) Magenta (LC1000M)
Ink Cartridges

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Control panel
1 Number of Copies key
2 Menu key
3 Navigation keys
4OKkey
5 Start keys
6 Stop/Exit key
7 On/Off key
8 Ink management key
9 Scan key
10 PhotoCapture key
11 Warning LED
12 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
For the details of the control panel, see Control panel overview in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide.
Illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide are based on DCP-330C.
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STEP1
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1 Removing the protective
parts
1Remove the protective tape and film covering
the scanner glass.
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DO NOT connect the interface cable.
Connecting the interface cable is done during
the software installation process.
2 Loading paper
You can load up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m2
(20 lb) paper.
For details, see Acceptable paper and other
media in Chapter 2 of the User’s Guide.
1Pull the paper tray completely out of the
machine and lift the output paper tray cover (1).
2Press and slide the paper side guides (1) and
paper length guide (2) to fit the paper size.
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3Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams
and misfeeds.
4Gently put the paper into the paper tray print
side down and top edge first.
Check that the paper is flat in the tray.
5Gently adjust the paper side guides with both
hands and the paper length guide to fit the
paper.
Make sure that the paper guides touch the
edges of the paper.
Note
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.
6Close the output paper tray cover.
7Slowly push the paper tray completely into the
machine.
8While holding the paper tray in place, pull out
the paper support ( ) until it clicks, and then
unfold the paper support flap ( ).
Note
Do not use the paper support flap for Legal paper.
Note
You can use the photo paper tray which has been
assembled on the top of the paper tray to print on
photo 10
× 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) and photo L size paper.
For details, see Loading envelopes and post cards
in Chapter 2 of the User’s Guide.

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STEP1
3 Connecting the power cord
1Connect the power cord.
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DO NOT connect the interface cable.
Connecting the interface cable is done during
the software installation process.
Warning
The machine must be fitted with an earthed plug.
Note
The control panel warning LED will stay on until
you have installed the ink cartridges.
4 Choosing your language
1After connecting the power cord, the LCD
shows:
Select Language
English
Français
Deutsch
Nederlands
Italiano
Press aor bto choose your language and
press OK.
2Choose Yes or No and press OK.
English
Yes
No
3If your language is chosen, press OK.
If you have set the language wrongly, you
can change the language after setting the
date and time. (For details, see changing
LCD language in Appendix B of the User’s
Guide.)

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5 Installing the ink cartridges
Warning
If ink gets in your eyes, wash them out with water
at once, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor.
1The LCD shows:
No Cartridge
Black
Yellow
Cyan
Magenta
Note
Make sure that the power is turned on.
2Open the ink cartridge cover (1).
3Pull all the lock release levers down and
remove the yellow protective part (1).
Note
Do not throw away the yellow protective part. You
will need it if you transport the machine.
4Take out the ink cartridge.
5Carefully remove the protective yellow cap (1).
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STEP1
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DO NOT touch the area shown in the
illustration below.
Note
If the protective yellow cap comes off when you
open the bag, the cartridge will not be damaged.
6Install each ink cartridge in the direction of the
arrow on the label.
Take care to match the colour of the lock
release lever (1) with the cartridge colour (2),
as shown in the diagram below.
7Lift each lock release lever and push it until it
clicks, and then close the ink cartridge cover.
Note
If the LCD prompts you to re-insert the ink
cartridge correctly, after you install the ink
cartridges, check that the ink cartridges are
installed properly.
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:
Cleaning
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Preparing System
Approx 4 Minutes
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Mbrother
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Caution
• 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 shake the ink cartridges. If ink stains
your skin or clothing, wash with soap or
detergent at once.
• DO NOT repeatedly insert and remove the
cartridges. If you do so, ink may seep out of the
cartridge.
• If you mix the colours 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 B 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.
• DO NOT dismantle or tamper with the ink
cartridge, this can cause the ink to leak out of
the cartridge.
• Brother multifunction machines are designed
to work with ink of a particular specification
and will work to a level of optimum
performance when used with genuine Brother
branded ink cartridges.
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. If
damage is caused to the print head or other
parts of this machine as a result of using
incompatible products with this machine, any
repairs required as a result may not be covered
by the warranty.
6 Print quality check
1After the cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD
shows:
Set Paper and Press
2Make sure 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).
3Check the quality of the four colour blocks on
the sheet.
(black/ yellow/ cyan/ magenta)
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Avoid touching the printed surface of the
paper immediately after printing, the surface
may not be completely dry and may stain your
fingers.

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STEP1
4The LCD shows:
Is Quality OK?
Yes iPress
No iPress
5Do one of the following:
If all lines are clear and visible, press
(Yes) to finish the quality check.
If you can see missing short lines, press
(No) and go to step 6.
6The LCD asks you if the print quality is OK for
black and colour. Press (Yes) or (No).
Black OK?
Yes iPress
No iPress
Color OK?
Yes iPress
No iPress
After pressing (Yes) or (No) for both
black and colour, the LCD shows:
Start Cleaning?
Yes iPress
No iPress
7Press (Yes), the machine will then start
cleaning the colours.
8After cleaning is finished, press Colour Start.
The machine starts printing the Print Quality
Check Sheet again and goes back to step 3.
7 Setting the LCD contrast
You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper and
more vivid display. If you are having difficulty reading
the LCD, try changing the contrast setting.
1Press Menu.
2Press aor bto choose General Setup.
Press OK.
3Press aor bto choose LCD Settings.
Press OK.
4Press aor bto choose LCD Contrast.
Press OK.
5Press aor bto choose Light, Med or Dark.
Press OK.
6Press Stop/Exit.
Note
You can also adjust the angle of the LCD display
by lifting it.
OK Poor

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8 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.
1Press Menu.
2Press aor bto choose Initial Setup,
and then press OK.
3Press aor bto choose Date/Time, and then
press OK.
4Press arepeatedly to enter the last two digits
of the year, and then press OK.
Date/Time
Year:20
06
(e.g. Enter 06for 2006.)
5Press arepeatedly to enter the two digits for
the month, and then press OK.
Date/Time
Month:
03
(e.g. Enter 03for March.)
6Press arepeatedly to enter the two digits for
the day, and then press OK.
Date/Time
Day:
01
(e.g. Enter 01for the first of the month.)
7Press arepeatedly to enter the two digits for
the hour in 24-hour format, and then press cto
next.
Date/Time
Time:
15:XX
(e.g. Enter 15for 3:00 P.M.)
8Press arepeatedly to enter the two digits for
the hour in 24-hour format, and then press OK.
Date/Time
Time:
15:25
(e.g. Enter 15, 25for 3:25 P.M.)
Note
You can increase or decrease the number rapidly
by holding down aor b.
9Press Stop/Exit.
Note
If you want to start again, press Stop/Exit to go
back to Step 1.
To confirm the current date and time, print
out the Users Settings Report. (See Printing
reports in Chapter 1 of the User's Guide.)
Now go to
Go to Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’ on
the next page to install the drivers.

Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’
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1
Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’
Windows®
Install MFL-Pro Suite
You can install the MFL-Pro Suite software and
multifunction drivers.
Install Other Drivers or Utilities
You can install additional MFL-Pro Suite software
utilities, install without PaperPort®SE, or install the
printer driver only.
User’s Guide
View the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s
Guide (DCP-540CN only) in HTML format. The
Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide
include instructions for features available when
connected to a computer. (eg. Printing, scanning and
networking details)
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
updates and tips for using your machine.
Repair MFL-Pro Suite (USB only)
If an error occurred during the installation of the
MFL-Pro Suite, use this selection to automatically
repair and re-install the MFL-Pro Suite.
Note
MFL-Pro Suite includes the Printer Driver,
Scanner Driver, Brother ControlCenter3,
ScanSoft®PaperPort®SE, ScanSoft®with OCR
and True Type®fonts.
PaperPort®SE is a document management
application for viewing scanned documents.
Macintosh®
Start Here OSX
You can install the MFL-Pro Suite that includes the
printer driver, scanner driver and the Brother
ControlCenter2 for Mac OS®10.2.4 or greater.
Presto! PageManager
You can also install Presto!®PageManager®to add
OCR capability to the Brother ControlCenter2 and
easily scan, share and organize photos and
documents.
Documentation
View the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s
Guide (DCP-540CN only) in HTML format. The
Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide
include instructions for features available when
connected to a computer. (eg. Printing, scanning and
networking details)
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.

Windows®
Macintosh®
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STEP 2
Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface.
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.
The screens for Windows®in this Quick Setup Guide are based on Windows®XP.
The screens for Mac OS®X in this Quick Setup Guide are based on Mac OS®X 10.4.
For USB Interface Users
(For Windows®98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition).... 14
For Network Interface Users (DCP-540CN only)
(For Windows®98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition).... 17
For USB Interface Users
(For Mac OS®X 10.2.4 or greater) ................................................................................. 20
For Network Interface Users (DCP-540CN only)
(For Mac OS®X 10.2.4 or greater) ................................................................................. 23

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STEP2
Windows®
USB
Windows®
1
For USB Interface Users
(For Windows
®
98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional
x64 Edition)
Important
Make sure that you have finished the
instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the
Machine on pages 4-11.
Note
• Please close any applications running before
installing MFL-Pro Suite.
• Make sure there are no memory cards put into the
media drive of the machine.
1Disconnect the machine from the power socket
and from your computer, if you already
connected an interface cable.
2Turn on your PC.
(For Windows®2000 Professional/XP/
XP Professional x64 Edition, you must be
logged on with Administrator rights.)
3Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive. If the model name screen appears,
choose your machine. If the language screen
appears, choose your language.
4The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click
Install MFL-Pro Suite.
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®2000 Professional
and have not installed service pack 3 (SP3) or
greater:
To access the PhotoCapture Center™ features
from your computer 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:
1ClickOK to start installation of the Windows®
updates.
2 When instructed, click OK to restart your
computer.
3 After the computer restarts, the installation of
MFL-Pro Suite will automatically continue.
If the installation does not continue automatically,
open the main menu again by ejecting and then
reinserting the CD-ROM disc or double-click the
setup.exe program from the root folder, and
continue from Step 4to install the MFL-Pro Suite.

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Windows®
USB
Windows®
5After reading and accepting the ScanSoft®
PaperPort®SE License Agreement, click Yes.
6The installation of PaperPort®SE 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 License
Agreement.
8Choose Standard (DCP-330C) or
Local Connection (DCP-540CN), and then
click Next. The installation continues.
9When this screen appears, go to the next step.
10 Using both hands, use the plastic tabs on both
sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover
until it locks securely into the open position.
11 Connect the USB cable to the USB socket
marked with a symbol. You will find the
USB socket inside the machine on the right as
shown below.

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STEP2
Windows®
USB
Windows®
12 Carefully guide the USB cable into the trench
as shown below, following the trench around
and toward the back of the machine.
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• 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.
13 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock ( ).
Gently push the scanner cover support down
( ) and close the scanner cover ( ).
14 Turn on the machine by connecting the power
cord.
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.
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DO NOT try to cancel any of the screens during
this installation.
15 When the On-Line Registration screen is
displayed, make your selection and follow the
on-screen instructions.
16 Click Finish to restart your computer.
(After restarting the computer, for Windows®
2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64
Edition, you must be logged on with
Administrator rights.)
Note
After restarting the computer, the Installation
Diagnostics will run automatically. If the
installation is unsuccessful, the installation results
window will be shown. If the Diagnostics shows a
failure, please follow the on-screen instruction or
read on-line help and FAQs in
Start/All Programs (Programs)/Brother/
DCP-XXXX.
The MFL-Pro Suite has been installed and
the installation is now complete.
Note
MFL-Pro Suite includes the Printer Driver,
Scanner Driver, Brother ControlCenter3,
ScanSoft®PaperPort®SE, ScanSoft®with OCR
and True Type®fonts.
PaperPort®SE is a document management
application for viewing scanned documents.

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Windows®
Windows®
Network
For Network Interface Users (DCP-540CN only)
(For Windows
®
98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional
x64 Edition)
Important
Make sure that you have finished the
instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the
Machine on pages 4-11.
1Disconnect the machine from the power
socket.
2Using both hands, use the plastic tabs on both
sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover
until it locks securely into the open position.
3Connect the network cable to the LAN socket
marked with a symbol. You will find the
LAN socket inside the machine on the left as
shown below.
4Carefully guide the network cable into the
trench as shown below, following the trench
around and toward the back of the machine.
Then, connect the cable to your network.
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Make sure that the cable does not restrict the
cover from closing, or an error may occur.
Note
If both USB and LAN cables are being used, guide
both cables through the trench with one on top of
the other.
5Lift the scanner cover to release the lock ( ).
Gently push the scanner cover support down
( ) and close the scanner cover ( ).
6Turn on the machine by connecting the power
cord.

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STEP2
Windows®
Windows®
Network
7Turn on your computer.
(For Windows®2000 Professional/XP/
XP Professional x64 Edition, you must be
logged on with Administrator rights.)
Close any applications running before installing
the MFL-Pro Suite.
Note
Before installation, if you are using Personal
Firewall software, disable it. Once you are sure
that you can print after the installation, restart your
Personal Firewall software.
8Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive. If the model name screen appears,
choose your machine. If the language screen
appears, choose your language.
9The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click
Install MFL-Pro Suite.
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 see the following screen, click OK to install
the Windows®updates. After the updates are
installed your PC may restart. Then the installation
will automatically continue.
If the installation does not continue automatically,
open the main menu again by ejecting then
reinserting the CD-ROM disc or double-click the
setup.exe program from the root folder, and
continue from Step 9to install the MFL-Pro Suite.
10 After reading and accepting the ScanSoft®
PaperPort®SE License Agreement, click Yes.
11 The installation of PaperPort®SE will
automatically start and is followed by the
installation of MFL-Pro Suite.
12 When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software
License Agreement window appears, click Yes
if you agree to the Software License
Agreement.
13 Choose Network Connection, and then click
Next.
14 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.
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DO NOT try to cancel any of the screens during
this installation.