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    General Information3
    1
    Accessing the 
    Software User’s Guide
    1
    This User’s Guide does not contain all the 
    information about the machine such as how 
    to use the advanced features of the Printer 
    and Scanner. When you are ready to learn 
    detailed information about these operations, 
    read the Software User’s Guide that is on the 
    CD-ROM.
    Viewing Documentation1
    Viewing Documentation 
    (For Windows®)1
    To view the documentation, from the  Start 
    menu, point to  Brother, DCP-XXXX  (where 
    XXXX is your m odel number) from the 
    programs group, and then select  User’s 
    Guides in HTML format .
    If you have not installed the software, you can 
    find the documentation by following the 
    instructions below:
    aTurn on your PC. Insert the Brother 
    CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
    bIf the model name screen appears, click 
    your model name.
    cIf the language screen appears, click 
    your language.  The CD-ROM main 
    menu will appear.
     
    Note
    If this window does not appear, use 
    Windows
    ® Explorer to run the start.exe 
    program from the root directory of the 
    Brother CD-ROM.
     
    dClick  Documentation  to view the 
    Software User’s Guide  in HTML 
    format.
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    Chapter 1
    4
    How to find Scanning instructions1
    There are several ways you can scan 
    documents. You can find the instructions as 
    follows:
    Software User’s Guide „ Scanning    (For Windows
    ® 2000 
    Professional/Windows
    ® XP and 
    Windows Vista™)
    „ ControlCenter3    (For Windows
    ® 2000 
    Professional/Windows
    ® XP and 
    Windows Vista™)
    ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE with OCR 
    How-to-Guide „ The complete ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 
    11SE with OCR How-to-Guides can be 
    viewed from the Help Selection in the 
    ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE with OCR 
    application.
    Viewing Documentation 
    (For Macintosh®)1
    aTurn on your Macintosh®. Insert the 
    Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM 
    drive. The following window will appear.
     
    bDouble-click the  Documentation icon.
    cDouble-click your language folder.
    dDouble-click the top page file to view the 
    Software User’s Guide  in HTML 
    format.
    eClick the documentation you want to 
    read.
    „ Software User’s Guide : Software 
    User’s Guide in HTML format
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    1
    How to find Scanning instructions1
    There are several ways you can scan 
    documents. You can find the instructions as 
    follows:
    Software User’s Guide„ Scanning  
    (For Mac OS
    ® X 10.2.4 or greater)
    „ ControlCenter2  
    (For Mac OS
    ® X 10.2.4 or greater)
    Presto!
    ® PageManager® User’s Guide
    „ Instructions for scanning directly from 
    Presto!
    ® PageManager®. The complete 
    Presto!
    ® PageManager® User’s Guide 
    can be viewed from the Help selection in 
    the Presto!
    ® PageManager® application.
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    Control panel overview1
    The  DCP-135C , DCP-150C , DCP-153C  and DCP-157  have the same control panel keys.
     
    1 Copy keys 
    Lets you temporarily change the copy settings 
    when in copy mode.„ Copy Options  
    You can quickly and easily select 
    temporary settings for copying.
    „ Enlarge/Reduce  
    Lets you enlarge or reduce copies 
    depending on the ratio you select.
    „ Copy Quality  
    Use this key to temporarily change the 
    quality of your copies.
    „ Number of Copies
    Use this key to make multiple copies.
    2 Menu keys: „Menu
    Lets you access the main menu.
    „ +a or - b
    Press to scroll through the menus and 
    options.
    „ OK
    Lets you select a setting. 3
     Stop/Exit
    Stops an operation or exits from a menu.
    4 Start keys:
    „  Mono Start
    Lets you start making copies in 
    monochrome. Also lets you start a 
    scanning operation (in colour or mono, 
    depending on the scanning setting in the 
    ControlCenter software).
    „  Colour Start  
    Lets you start making copies in full colour. 
    Also lets you start a scanning operation (in 
    colour or mono, depending on the scanning 
    setting in the ControlCenter software).
    5On/Off You can turn the machine on and off.
    If you turn the machine off, it will periodically 
    clean the print head to maintain print quality.
    6 Ink Management  Lets you clean the print head, check the print 
    quality, and check the available ink volume.
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    7 Scan 
    Lets you access Scan mode.
    8  PhotoCapture 
    Lets you access PhotoCapture Center™ 
    mode.
    9 LCD (liquid crystal display)  Displays messages on the screen to help you 
    set up and use your machine.
    10  Warning LED  Turns red when the LCD displays an error or an 
    important status message.
    Note
    „Most of the illustrations in this User’s Guide 
    show the DCP-135C.
     
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    Warning LED indications1
    The status LED (Light Emitting Diode) is a 
    light that shows the DCP status. The LCD 
    shows the current machine status when the 
    machine is idle.
     
    Printing Reports1
    The following reports are available:  „ Help List
    A help list about how to quickly program 
    your machine.
    „ User Settings
    Lists your settings.
    How to print a report1
    aPress  Menu.
    bPress  a or  b to choose 
    3.Print Reports .
    Press  OK.
    cPress  a or  b to choose the report you 
    want.
    Press  OK.
    dPress  Mono Start .
    ePress Stop/Exit .
    LEDDCP 
    statusDescription
     
     OffReady The DCP is ready for use.
     
     Red
    Cover open The cover is open. Close 
    the cover. (See  Error 
    messages  on page 58.)
    Ink empty Replace the Ink cartridge  with a new one. (See 
    Replacing the ink 
    cartridges on page 63.)
    Paper error Put paper in the tray or  clear the paper jam. Check 
    the LCD message. (See 
    Troubleshooting and 
    Routine Maintenance  
    on page 55.)
    Other 
    messages Check the LCD message. 
    (See 
    Troubleshooting and 
    Routine Maintenance  
    on page 55.)
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    2
    2
    Loading documents2
    You can make copies and scan from the 
    scanner glass.
    Using the scanner glass2
    You can use the scanner glass to copy or 
    scan pages of a book or one page at a time.
    Document Sizes Supported2
    „Size: Up to A4 size [215.9 to 297 mm]
    „ Weight: Up to 2 kg
    How to load documents2
    aLift the document cover.
    bUsing the document guidelines on the 
    left, center the document face down on 
    the scanner glass.
     
     
    cClose the document cover.
    CAUTION 
    If you are scanning a book or thick 
    document, DO NOT slam the cover or 
    press on it.
     
    Loading documents and paper2
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    Chapter 2
    10
    Scannable area2
    The scannable area depends on the settings 
    in the application you are using. The figures 
    below show the areas you cannot scan on 
    Letter and A4 paper.
     
    Acceptable paper and 
    other media
    2
    The print quality can be affected by the type 
    of paper you are using in the machine.
    To get the best print quality for the settings 
    you have chosen, always set the Paper Type 
    to match the type of paper you load.
    You can use plain paper, inkjet paper (coated 
    paper), glossy  paper, transparencies and 
    envelopes.
    We recommend testing various paper types 
    before buying large quantities.
    For best results, use the Brother paper.
    „ When you print on inkjet paper (coated 
    paper), transparencies and photo paper, 
    be sure to choose the correct media in the 
    ‘Basic ’ tab of the printer driver or in the 
    Paper Type setting of the menu.
    „ When you print on Brother photo paper, 
    load the instruction sheet included with the 
    photo paper in the paper tray first, and 
    then put the photo paper on the instruction 
    sheet.
    „ When you use transparencies or photo 
    paper, remove each sheet at once to 
    prevent smudging or paper jams.
    „ Avoid touching the printed surface of the 
    paper immediately after printing; the 
    surface may not be completely dry and 
    may stain your fingers.
    UsageDocument 
    SizeTop (1)
    Bottom (2)Left (3)
    Right (4)
    Copy Letter 3 mm 3 mm
    A4 3 mm 3 mm
    Scan Letter 3 mm 3 mm
    A4 3 mm 0 mm
    3 4
    1
    2
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    Recommended media2
    To get the best print quality, we suggest using 
    Brother paper. (See table below.)
    If Brother paper is not available in your 
    country, we recommend testing various 
    papers before purchasing large quantities.
    We recommend using ‘3M Transparency 
    Film’ when you print on transparencies.
    Handling and using media2
    „Store paper in its original packaging, and 
    keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and 
    away from moisture, direct sunlight and 
    heat.
    „ The coated side of photo paper is shiny. 
    Avoid touching the shiny (coated) side. 
    Load photo paper with the shiny side 
    facing down.
    „ Avoid touching either side of 
    transparencies because they absorb 
    water and perspiration easily, and this 
    may cause decreased output quality. 
    Transparencies designed for laser 
    printers/copiers may stain your next 
    document. Use only transparencies 
    recommended for inkjet printing.
    Improper Setup 
    DO NOT use the following kinds of paper:
    • Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or  irregularly shaped paper
     
    1 2 mm or longer
    • Extremely shiny or highly textured paper
    • Paper already printed on by a printer
    • Paper that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked
    • Paper made with a short grain
     
    Paper capacity of the output paper 
    tray
    2
    Up to 50 sheets of 20 lb Letter or 80 g/m2 A4 
    paper.
    „ Transparencies or photo paper must be 
    picked up from the output paper tray one 
    page at a time to avoid smudging.
    Brother paper
    Paper TypeItem
    A4 Plain BP60PA
    A4 Glossy Photo BP61GLA
    A4 Inkjet (Matte) BP60MA
    10 x 15 cm Glossy BP61GLP
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    Choosing the right media2
    Paper type and size for each operation2
    Paper TypePaper SizeUsage
    CopyPhoto 
    CapturePrinter
    Cut Sheet Letter  216  × 279 mm (8 1/2  × 11 in.) Yes Yes Yes
    A4 210  × 297 mm (8.3  × 11.7 in.) Yes Yes Yes
    Legal 216  × 356 mm (8 1/2  × 14 in.) Yes – Yes
    Executive 184  × 267 mm (7 1/4  × 10 1/2 in.) – – Yes
    JIS B5 182  × 257 mm (7.2  × 10.1 in.) – – Yes
    A5 148  × 210 mm (5.8  × 8.3 in.) Yes – Yes
    A6 105  × 148 mm (4.1  × 5.8 in.) – – Yes
    Cards Photo 10  × 15 cm (4  × 6 in.) Yes Yes Yes
    Photo 2L 13  × 18 cm (5  × 7 in.) – Yes Yes
    Index Card 127  × 203 mm (5  × 8 in.) – – Yes
    Post Card 1 100  × 148 mm (3.9  × 5.8 in.) – – Yes
    Post Card 2 
    (Double) 148 
    × 200 mm (5.8  × 7.9 in.) – – Yes
    Envelopes C5 Envelope 162  × 229 mm (6.4  × 9 in.) – – Yes
    DL Envelope 110  × 220 mm (4.3  × 8.7 in.) – – Yes
    COM-10 105  × 241 mm (4 1/8  × 9 1/2 in.) – – Yes
    Monarch 98  × 191 mm (3 7/8  × 7 1/2 in.) – – Yes
    JE4 
    Envelope 105 
    × 235 mm (4.1  × 9.3 in.) – – Yes
    TransparenciesLetter 216  × 279 mm (8 1/2  × 11 in.) Yes – Yes
    A4 210  × 297 mm (8.3  × 11.7 in.) Yes – Yes
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