Brother DCP-J515W User manual

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Start Here DCP-J515W
DCP-J715W
Quick Setup Guide
UK/IRE/GEN Version 0
Before you can use the machine, please read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation.
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Unpack the machine and check the components
WARNING
Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your machine. To avoid danger of suffocation, please keep
these bags away from babies and children.
Most of the illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide show the DCP-J515W.
aRemove the protective tape and film covering the machine,
and also from the LCD.
bRemove the green protective part aby lifting the front of the
machine and then pulling down on the packing part.
cRemove the plastic bag bcontaining the ink cartridges from on top of
the paper tray.
dMake sure you have all components.
WARNING Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury.
CAUTION Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible minor injuries.
Inbox Ink Cartridges
[x4]
Black
Yellow
Cyan
Magenta
(Approx. 65% yield of the
replacement cartridge)
For details, see
Consumable items in the
Basic User’s Guide.Quick Setup Guide
Basic User’s Guide Safety and Legal
booklet
Installation CD-ROM
Documentation CD-ROM
Power Cord
Note
• The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
• Save all packing materials and the box in case for any reason you must ship your machine.
• You need to purchase the correct interface cable for the interface you want to use (for USB or network
connection).
USB cable
Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 2 metres long (cable not included).
Network cable (DCP-J715W only)
Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network.
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Load plain A4 paper
aPull the paper tray acompletely out of the
machine.
bLift 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.
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.
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IMPORTANT
DO NOT push the paper in too far.
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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.
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Connect the power cord
aConnect the power cord.
WARNING
The machine must be fitted with an earthed
plug.
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Choose your language
a Press a or b to choose your language and press
OK.
bPress aor bto choose Yes or No and press
OK.
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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.
If you set the wrong language, you can change
the language after setting the date and time.
(For details, see Changing LCD language in
chapter 1 in the Advanced User’s Guide on the
documentation CD-ROM.)

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Install the ink cartridges
CAUTION
If ink gets in your eyes, wash them out with water
at once, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor.
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.
dUnpack the ink cartridge.
eTurn the green knob on the protective yellow
cap clockwise until it clicks to release the
vacuum seal, then remove the cap a.
fTake care to match the colour of the lever a
with the cartridge colour b, as shown in the
diagram below.
gInstall each ink cartridge in the direction of the
arrow on the label.
Note
Do not throw away the green protective part. You
will need it if you transport the machine.
Note
Make sure you install the Inbox Ink Cartridges
included with your machine first.
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h Gently 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 Set Paper and Press Start.
Press Colour Start.
bCheck the quality of the four colour blocks a
on the sheet. (black/yellow/cyan/magenta)
cIf all lines are clear and visible, press (Yes)
to finish the quality check and go to step 7.
If you can see missing short lines, press
(No) and follow the steps on the LCD.
Note
The machine will prepare the ink tube system for
printing. This process will take approximately four
minutes. Do not turn off the machine.
OK
Poor
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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. It also allows the machine to name files
created when using the Scan to Media feature.
aPress Menu.
bPress aor bto choose Initial Setup.
Press OK.
cPress aor bto choose Date&Time.
Press OK.
dTo enter the last two digits of the year, press a,
b, dor cto select a number and press OK. To
set the year, press a, b, dor cto select
and press OK.
eRepeat for month/day/time in 24-hour format.
fPress Stop/Exit.
(e.g. Enter 1 0 for 2010.)
OK
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Date&Time
Date&Time

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Windows®Macintosh Windows®Macintosh
USB Wired Network Wireless Network
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Choose your connection type
For USB interface cable
Windows
®
, go to page 8
Macintosh, go to page 11
For Wired Network (DCP-J715W only)
Windows
®
, go to page 13
Macintosh, go to page 17
For Wireless Network
Windows
®
and Macintosh,
go to page 20
Note
For Windows Server®2003/2003 x64 Edition/2003 R2/2003 R2 x64 Edition/2008/2008 R2, see the Network
User’s Guide on the documentation CD-ROM.

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Windows®
USB
For USB interface users
(Windows
®
2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/
Windows Vista
®
/Windows
®
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Before you install
aMake 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 model name screen
appears, choose your machine. 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.
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT connect the USB cable yet.
• For the latest drivers and information, visit
http://solutions.brother.com/
• If there are any programs running, close
them.
• The screens may differ depending on your
operating system.
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
• If this screen appears, click OK and restart
your computer.
• If the installation does not continue
automatically, open the top menu again by
ejecting and then reinserting the CD-ROM or
double-click the start.exe program from the
root folder, and continue from bto install
MFL-Pro Suite.
• For Windows Vista®and Windows®7, when
the User Account Control screen appears,
click Allow or Yes.

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Windows®
USB
Windows®Macintosh
USB
cChoose Local Connection, and then click
Next. The installation continues.
dWhen this screen appears, go to the next step.
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Connect the USB cable
aUsing 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.
bConnect the USB cable to the USB socket
marked with a symbol. You will find the
USB socket inside the machine as shown
below.
cCarefully guide the USB cable through the
trench as shown below, following the trench
around and toward the back of the machine.
Then connect the cable to your computer.
(DCP-J515W)
(DCP-J715W)
IMPORTANT
Make sure that the cable does not restrict the
cover from closing, or an error may occur.
LAN USB
USB
DCP-J515W
DCP-J715W

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Windows®
USB
dLift the scanner cover to release the lock a.
Gently push the scanner cover support
down band close the scanner cover c.
eThe installation will continue automatically.
The installation screens appear one after
another.
fWhen the User’s Guides screen is displayed,
click View Manuals on the Web if you want to
download the manuals and follow the
on-screen instructions. You can also view the
manuals on the documentation CD-ROM.
gWhen the On-Line Registration screen is
displayed, make your selection and follow the
on-screen instructions.
hIf you do not want to set your machine as the
Default printer, uncheck Set as Default
Printer.
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Finish and restart
aClick Finish to restart your computer.
After restarting the computer, you must be
logged on with Administrator rights.
bIn the Check for Firmware Updates screen,
choose the firmware update setting you want
and click OK.
Now go to
Proceed to Install Optional Applications on
page 32.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the
installation. It may take a few seconds for all
screens to appear.
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Note
• If an error message appears during the
software installation, run the Installation
Diagnostics located in Start/All Programs/
Brother/DCP-JXXX (where DCP-JXXX is your
model name).
• Depending on your security settings, a
Windows Security or antivirus software window
may appear when using the machine or its
software. Please allow or permit the window to
continue.
Note
Internet access is required for the firmware
update.
Finish
The installation is now
complete.
Note
XML Paper Specification Printer Driver
The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is the
most suitable driver when printing from
applications that use the XML Paper Specification
documents. Please download the latest driver by
accessing the Brother Solutions Center at
http://solutions.brother.com/