Brother MP-21C User manual

Brother Mobile Full Color Inkjet Printer
MP-21C/CDX
User’s Guide
Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer.
Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.

Shipment of the Printer
If for any reason you must ship your Printer, carefully package the
Printer to avoid any damage during transit. It is recommended that you
save and use the original packaging. The Printer should also be
adequately insured with the carrier.
Warning
When shipping the Printer, DO NOT remove the INK CARTRIDGES
from the Printer. Failure to fit the ink cartridges into the Printer
during shipping will cause severe damage to the Printer and will
VOID THE WARRANTY.
1 DO NOT remove the ink cartridges.
Push the (On/Off) button to turn
the printer off.
Fig. 0-1 Turning the Printer off
2 Turn your computer off and remove the
Printer Interface Card from the
computer. Remove the PC Card cable
from the printer and from the Printer
Interface Card. Remove the AC Adapter
and Parallel Interface Cable if connected
(MP-21CDX or PA-21MP user only).
Fig. 0-2 Remove the Cable
3 Pack the printer in the original carton
box and tape it securely closed.
Fig. 0-3 Repacking
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Caution
• Make sure the printer has the ink
cartridges fitted when shipping.
• DO NOT turn the printer upside down
while shipping.
• If the print quality reduces after you
have shipped the printer, clean the print
head. (See ‘Cleaning the Print Head’ in
Chapter 4)

(For USA & CANADA Only)
For technical and operational assistance, please call:
In USA 1-877-284-3238 (outside California)
949-859-9700 Ext. 329 (within California)
In Canada 1-800-853-6660
514-685-6464 (within Montreal)
If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at:
In USA Printer Customer Support
Brother International Corporation
15 Musick
Irvine, CA 92618
In Canada Brother International Corporation, Ltd.
1, Rue Hôtel De Ville
Dollard-des-Ormeaux P.Q.
Canada H9B3H6
BBS
For downloading drivers from our Bulletin Board Service, call:
In USA 1-888-298-3616
In Canada 1-514-685-2040
Please log on to our BBS with your first name, last name and a four digit
number for your password. Our BBS supports modem speeds up to 14,400,
8 bits no parity, 1 stop bit.
Fax-Back System
Brother Customer Service has installed an easy to use Fax-Back System so
you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product
information for all Brother products. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week. You can use the system to send the information to any fax machine,
not just the one you are calling from.
Please call 1-800-521-2846 (USA) or 1-800-681-9838 (Canada) and follow
the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions on how to use the system and
your index of Fax-Back subjects.
DEALERS/SERVICE CENTERS (USA only)
For the name of an authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-284-4357.
SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only)
For service center address in Canada, call 1-800-853-6660
INTERNET ADDRESS
For technical questions and downloading drivers:http://www.brother.com

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Printed in Japan

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Mobile Full Color Inkjet Printer
MP-21C/CDX
USER’S GUIDE
(For USA & CANADA Only)
For technical and operational assistance, please call:
In USA 1-877-284-32387746 (outside California)
949-859-9700 Ext. 329 (within California)
In CANADA 1-800-853-6660
514-685-6464 (within Montreal)
If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at:
In USA Printer Customer Support
Brother International Corporation
15 Musick
Irvine, CA 92718
In CANADA Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd.
- Marketing Dept.
1, rue Hôtel de Ville
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, PQ, Canada H9B 3H6
BBS
For downloading drivers from our Bulletin Board Service, call:
In USA 1-888- 298-3616
In CANADA 1-514-685-2040
Please log on to our BBS with your first name, last name and a four digit number for your
password. Our BBS supports modem speeds up to 14,400, 8 bits no parity, 1 stop bit.
Fax-Back System
Brother Customer Service has installed an easy to use Fax-Back System so you can get
instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother
products. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to send the
information to any fax machine, not just the one you are calling from.
Please call 1-800-521-2846 (USA) or 1-800-681-9838 (Canada) and follow the voice prompts to
receive faxed instructions on how to use the system and your index of Fax-Back subjects.
DEALERS/SERVICE CENTERS (USA only)
For the name of an authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-284-4357.
SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only)
For service center addresses in Canada, call 1-800-853-6660
INTERNET ADDRESS
For technical questions and downloading drivers: http://www.brother.com

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Trademarks
The brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
All other brand and product names mentioned in this User’s Guide are
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Compilation and Publication Notice
Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been
compiled and published, covering the latest product’s 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.
©1998 Brother Industries Ltd.

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Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
The following conventions are used in this User’s Guide:
Warning
Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible
personal injury.
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Caution
Indicates cautions that must be observed to use the printer properly or
prevent damage to the printer.
✒Note
Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when using the printer.
To Use the Printer Safely
Warning
DO NOT put your hands into the printer while it is printing to avoid
causing injury.
Fig. 0-1 Inside the Printer
Warning
Keep the ink cartridges away from children. If ink is swallowed,
drink plenty of water. The ink contains no harmful substances, but if
you are concerned you should consult a doctor.

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Warning
Before cleaning the printer platen, be sure to turn off the (On/Off)
button and make sure that all the LEDs are off. Remove the Printer
Interface Card Cable and AC Adapter if connected (MP-21CDX or
optional PA-21MP users only) from the printer.
Warning
DO NOT put your hands into the printer or move the carriage by
hand. The printer may move the carriage by itself and cause injury.
Warning
DO NOT push the shutters in the ink cartridge slot with your fingers.
There are sharp pins inside the Ink Cartridge Slot. If you touch them,
it might cause injury.
Printer Do's and Don't for Optimum Print Quality
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Caution
DO NOT touch the nozzles and the print head. DO NOT move the print
head by hand or remove the print head from the printer.
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Caution
During thunderstorms, push the (On/Off) button to turn off the printer
and make sure that all the LEDs are off. Remove the Printer Interface
Card Cable and AC Adapter if connected (MP-21CDX or optional PA-
21MP users only ).
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Caution
DO NOT turn off or suspend your PC while the printer LEDs are on
or blinking.

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Caution
DO NOT touch the flat cable and Ink Tube.
Fig. 0-2 The Flat Cable and Ink Tube
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Caution
Keep the printer on a flat surface.
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Caution
DO NOT move or shake the printer while it is printing.
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Caution
Do not disassemble the printer.
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Caution
DO NOT remove the Printer Interface Card, PC card cable or AC Adapter
if connected (MP-21CDX or optional PA-21MP users only) while the
printer LEDs are on or blinking.
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Caution
When you carry the printer in your car, put the printer in a protective bag
or wrap the printer in a cloth.
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Caution
When you carry the printer , put the printer in a plastic bag .

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Caution
If the printer get wet, wait until it dries out completely before attempting
to print.
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Caution
If you drop the printer, check that there are no broken parts. If you find
some parts broken, consult your dealer or our authorized service
representative.
✒Note
We recommend you select the status monitor ON when you use the
printer.