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    Loading documents and paper13
    2
    Acceptable paper and 
    other print media
    2
    The print quality can be affected by the type 
    of paper you use 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 glossy paper, 
    be sure to choose the correct print 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 one extra sheets of the same photo 
    paper in the paper tray. An extra sheet has 
    been included in the paper package for 
    this purpose.
    „ 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.
    Recommended print 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.
    Brother paper
    Paper TypeItem
    A4 Plain BP60PA
    A4 Glossy Photo BP71GA4
    A4 Inkjet (Matte) BP60MA
    10 x 15 cm Glossy 
    Photo BP71GP
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    Chapter 2
    14
    Handling and using print 
    media2
    „ Store paper in its original packaging, and 
    keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and 
    away from moisture, direct sunlight and 
    heat.
    „ Avoid touching the shiny (coated) side of 
    photo paper. 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.
    „ You can only print on both sides of the 
    paper with PC printing. See  Printing for 
    Windows
    ® in the Software User’s Guide 
    on the CD-ROM.
    Improper Setup 
    DO NOT use the following kinds of paper:
    • Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or  irregularly shaped paper
     
    1 2 mm or greater
    • Extremely shiny or highly textured paper
    • 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.
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    2
    Choosing the right print media2
    Paper type and size for each operation2
    Paper TypePaper SizeUsage
    CopyPhoto 
    CapturePrinter
    Cut Sheet Letter  216  × 279 mm Yes Yes Yes
    A4 210  × 297 mm Yes Yes Yes
    Legal 216  × 356 mm Yes – Yes
    Executive 184  × 267 mm – – Yes
    JIS B5 182  × 257 mm – – Yes
    A5 148  × 210 mm Yes – Yes
    A6 105  × 148 mm – – Yes
    Cards Photo 10  × 15 cm Yes Yes Yes
    Photo 2L 13  × 18 cm – Yes Yes
    Index Card 127  × 203 mm – – Yes
    Post Card 1 100  × 148 mm – – Yes
    Post Card 2 
    (Double) 148 
    × 200 mm – – Yes
    Envelopes C5 Envelope 162  × 229 mm – – Yes
    DL Envelope 110  × 220 mm – – Yes
    COM-10 105  × 241 mm – – Yes
    Monarch 98  × 191 mm – – Yes
    JE4 
    Envelope 105 
    × 235 mm – – Yes
    TransparenciesLetter 216  × 279 mm Yes – Yes
    A4 210  × 297 mm Yes – Yes
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    Paper weight, thickness and capacity2
    1Up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m2 paper.
    Paper TypeWeightThicknessNo. of 
    sheets
    Cut 
    Sheet Plain Paper
    64 to 120 g/m
    20.08 to 0.15 mm 1001
    Inkjet Paper64 to 200 g/m20.08 to 0.25 mm 20
    Glossy Paper Up to 220 g/m
    2Up to 0.25 mm 20
    Cards Photo Card Up to 220 g/m
    2Up to 0.25 mm 20
    Index Card Up to 120 g/m
    2Up to 0.15 mm 30
    Post Card Up to 200 g/m
    2Up to 0.25 mm 30
    Envelopes 75 to 95 g/m
    2Up to 0.52 mm 10
    Transparencies – – 10
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    2
    Loading documents2
    You can make copies and scan from the ADF 
    (automatic document feeder) (DCP-185C 
    only) and from the scanner glass.
    Using the ADF 
    (DCP-185C only)2
    The ADF can hold up to 15 pages and feeds 
    each sheet individually. Use standard 
    80 g/m
    2 paper and always fan the pages 
    before putting them in the ADF.
    Recommended environment2
    Document Sizes Supported2
    How to load documents2
    CAUTION 
    DO NOT pull on the document while it is 
    feeding.
      
    DO NOT use paper that is curled, wrinkled, 
    folded, ripped, stapled, paper clipped, 
    pasted or taped.
      
    DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or 
    fabric.
     
    „ Make sure documents written with ink are 
    completely dry.
    aUnfold the ADF Document Output 
    Support Flap (1).
    bFan the pages well. Make sure you put 
    the documents  face down, top edge 
    first  in the ADF until you feel them touch 
    the feed roller. 
    cAdjust the paper guides (2) to fit the 
    width of your documents.
     
    CAUTION 
    DO NOT leave thick documents on the 
    scanner glass. If you do this, the ADF may 
    jam.
     
    Temperature: 20 to 30 °C
    Humidity: 50% to 70%
    Paper: 80 g/m
    2
    Length: 148 to 355.6 mm
    Width: 148 to 215.9 mm
    Weight:64 to 90 g/m
    2
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    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
    How to load documents2
    Note
    (DCP-185C) To use the scanner glass, 
    the ADF must be empty.
     
    aLift the document cover.
    bUsing the document guidelines on the 
    left and top, place the document face 
    down in the upper left corner of 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.
     
    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.
     
    Length:  Up to 297 mm
    Width: Up to 215.9 mm
    Weight: Up to 2 kg
    UsageDocument 
    SizeTop (1)
    Bottom (2)Left (3)
    Right (4)
    Copy All paper  sizes 3 mm 3 mm
    Scan All paper  sizes 3 mm 3 mm
    3
    4
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    3
    3
    LCD screen3
    Changing LCD language3
    You can change the LCD language.
    aPress Menu.
    bPress  a or  b to choose 
    0.Initial Setup .
    Press  OK.
    cPress  a or  b to choose 
    0.Local Language .
    Press  OK.
    dPress  a or  b to choose your language.
    Press  OK.
    ePress  Stop/Exit .
    Improving the LCD angle3
    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.
    aPress Menu.
    bPress  a or  b to choose 
    0.Initial Setup .
    Press  OK.
    cPress  a or  b to choose 
    2.LCD Contrast .
    Press  OK.
    dPress  a or  b to choose  Light or Dark .
    Press  OK.
    ePress  Stop/Exit .
    Sleep Mode3
    You can choose how long the machine must 
    be idle (from 1 to 60 minutes) before it goes 
    into sleep mode. The timer will restart if any 
    operation is carried out on the machine.
    aPress Menu.
    bPress  a or  b to choose 
    0.Initial Setup .
    Press  OK.
    cPress  a or  b to choose  3.Sleep Mode .
    Press  OK.
    dPress  a or  b to choose  1Min, 2 Mins , 
    3 Mins , 5 Mins , 10 Mins , 30 Mins  
    or  60 Mins  which is the length of time 
    the machine is idle before entering sleep 
    mode.
    Press  OK.
    ePress  Stop/Exit .
    General Setup3
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    Printing Reports3
    The following reports are available:  „ Help List
    A help list showing how to program your 
    machine.
    „ User Settings
    Lists your settings.
    How to print a report3
    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 .
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    Section II
    CopyII
    Making copies22
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    How to copy4
    You can use your machine as a copier, 
    making up to 99 copies at a time.
    Making a single copy4
    aLoad your document.
    (See Loading documents  on page 17.)
    bPress Mono Start  or Colour Start .
    Making multiple copies4
    You can make up to 99 copies in one print 
    run.
    aLoad your document.
    (See Loading documents  on page 17.)
    bPress Number of Copies  repeatedly 
    until the number of copies you want 
    appears (up to 99).
    Or press  a or  b to change the number of 
    copies.
    cPress  Mono Start  or Colour Start .
    Note
    (DCP-185C) To sort your copies, press 
    the Copy Options  key.
     
    Stop copying4
    To stop copying, press  Stop/Exit.
    Copy options4
    When you want to quickly change the copy 
    settings temporarily for the next multiple 
    copies, use the temporary Copy keys. You 
    can use different combinations.
     
    The machine returns to its default settings 
    1 minute after it finishes copying.
    Note
    You can save the copy settings you use 
    most often by setting them as default. You 
    can find instructions on how to do this in 
    the section for each feature. 
     
    Making copies 4
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