Brother DCP-J140W User manual

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Start Here DCP-J140W
Quick Setup Guide
CEE-ENG Version 0
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
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.
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.
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.
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Attachment of the cover
of the control panel
aAttach the cover of the control panel to the
machine.
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Load plain A4 paper
aPull the paper tray completely out of the
machine.
bOpen the output paper tray cover.
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.
eCheck that the paper is flat in the tray.
fGently adjust the paper side guides to the
paper with both hands.
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 until it clicks, and then unfold
the paper support flap.
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Note
Always make sure that the paper is not curled or
wrinkled.
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.

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Connect the power cord
WARNING
The machine must be fitted with an earthed
plug.
aConnect the power cord.
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Choose your language
aWhen the LCD shows this message, press OK.
bPress aor bto choose your language and
press OK.
cPress a(Yes) to confirm the language setting.
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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.
bOpen the ink cartridge cover.
cRemove the green protective part.
dUnpack the ink cartridge.
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 Introductory ink
cartridges included with your machine first.
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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eTake care to match the colour of the lever with
the cartridge colour.
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.
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Check the print quality
aWhen the preparation process has finished, the
LCD shows this message
Set Paper and
q
Press Start
Press Colour Start.
bCheck the quality of the four colour 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 8.
If you can see missing short lines, press b(No)
and follow the steps on the LCD.
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Set the date and time
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.
eRepeat for the Month and Day, and then Hours
and Minutes in 24-hour format.
fPress Stop/Exit.

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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 6
Macintosh, go to page 8
For Wireless Network
Windows
®
and Macintosh,
go to page 10

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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. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
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.
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Connect the USB cable
a
b
USB

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Windows®
USB
Windows®Macintosh
USB
c
d
eThe installation will continue automatically.
The installation screens appear one after
another.
fWhen the On-Line Registration screen is
displayed, make your selection and follow the
on-screen instructions.
gIf you do not want to set your machine as the
Default printer, uncheck Set as Default
Printer(This setting will be applied to the
current user.) and then click Next.
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Finish and restart
aClick Finish to restart your computer.
After restarting the computer, you must log on
with Administrator rights.
bThe following screens will appear.
• When the Software Update Setting screen
appears, choose the software update setting
you want and click OK.
• When the Brother Product Research &
Support Program starts up, follow the
on-screen instructions.
• When the Brother Trial Photo Print screen
appears, follow the on-screen instructions to
print a test photo.
Now go to
Proceed to Install Optional Applications on
page 18.
Important
Make sure that the cable does not restrict the
cover from closing, or an error may occur.
Note
Internet access is required for the software
update and the Brother Product Research &
Support Program.
Finish
The installation is now
complete.
Note
XML Paper Specification Printer Driver
The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is the
most suitable driver for Windows Vista®and
Windows®7 when printing from applications that
use the XML Paper Specification. Please
download the latest driver by accessing the
Brother Solutions Center at
http://solutions.brother.com/.

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Macintosh
USB
For USB interface users (Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.7.x)
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Before you install
Make sure your machine is connected to the power
and your Macintosh is ON. You must be logged on
with Administrator rights.
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Connect the USB cable
a
b
c
d
Important
• DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on
a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub.
• Connect the machine directly to your
Macintosh.
USB
Important
Make sure that the cable does not restrict the
cover from closing, or an error may occur.

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Macintosh
USB
Windows®Macintosh
USB
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Install MFL-Pro Suite
aPut the supplied installation CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive.
bDouble-click the Start Here OSX icon to install.
cChoose Local Connection (USB), and then
click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions.
dPlease wait for the software to install. After the
installation, the Brother software will search for
the Brother device. This will take a few
moments to complete.
eChoose the machine from the list, and then
click OK.
fWhen this screen appears, click Next.
Finish
The installation is now
complete.

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For Wireless Network Users
For wireless network interface users
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Before you begin
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Choose your wireless install method
The following instructions will offer three methods for installing your Brother machine in a wireless network
environment.
Note
If you have previously configured the wireless settings of the machine you must reset the network (LAN)
settings before you can configure the wireless settings again.
On your machine, press Menu. Press aor bto choose 3.Network and press OK.
Press aor bto choose 0.Network Reset, and then press OK.
Press atwice to choose Reset and Yes.
Note
To set up your machine in Ad-hoc mode (connected to a wireless capable computer without an access
point/router) you can find instructions in the Network User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.
You can view the Network User’s Guide by following the instructions below.
1 Turn on your computer. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
For Windows®:
2 Choose your language. The CD-ROM top menu will appear.
3 Click Documentation, and then click PDF documents. The top page will appear.
4 Click Network User’s Guide.
For Macintosh:
2 Double-click Documentation, and then double-click your language folder.
3 Double-click top.pdf, and then click Network User’s Guide.
aConfiguration using the CD-ROM installer and a USB cable (Windows®only)
• You need to temporarily use a USB cable during configuration (cable not included).
It is recommended that you use a PC wirelessly connected to your network for this method.
If you are using Windows®XP, or currently using a computer connected to an access
point/router by network cable, you need to know your wireless settings. Please write down your
wireless network settings in the area on page 11.
Now go to
page 12