Brother DCP 185C User Manual

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DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray, liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean the 
inside or outside of the machine. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock.
 
 
 
If the machine becomes hot, releases smoke, or generates any strong smells, immediately turn 
off the power switch unplug the machine from the electrical socket. Call your Brother dealer or 
Brother Customer Service. 
  
If metal objects, water or other liquids get inside the machine, immediately...

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Important safety instructionsA
1 Read all of these instructions.
2 Save them for later reference.
3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
4 DO NOT use this product near water.
5 DO NOT place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
6 Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To  ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these...

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IMPORTANT - For your safetyA
To ensure safe operation, the supplied three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-
pin electrical socket that is effectively grounded through the normal household wiring.
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power is grounded and 
that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective 
grounding of the power, consult a qualified electrician.
Important - Wiring...

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EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN50419A
 
This equipment is marked with the above recycling symbol. It means that at the end of the life of 
the equipment you must dispose of it separately at an appropriate collection point and not place 
it in the normal domestic unsorted waste stream. This will benefit the environment for all. 
(European Union only)
International ENERGY STAR® Compliance StatementA
The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR® Program is to promote the development and 
popularization...

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Legal limitations for copyingA
It is an offence to make reproductions of certain items or documents with the intent to commit 
fraud. This memorandum is intended to be a guide rather than a complete list. We suggest you 
check with relevant legal authorities if in doubt about a particular item or document.
The following are examples of documents which may not be copied:„ Money
„ Bonds or other certificates of indebtedness
„ Certificates of Deposit
„ Armed Forces Service or Draft...

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TrademarksA
The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International Corporation.
© 2008 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United 
States and other countries. 
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in...

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Troubleshooting B
If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the 
troubleshooting tips.
Most problems can be easily resolved by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother 
Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at 
http://solutions.brother.com
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If you are having difficulty with your machineB
Troubleshooting and Routine 
Maintenance
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Printing
DifficultySuggestions
No printout Check the interface cable connection...

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Poor print quality Check the print quality. (See Checking the print quality on page 74.) 
Make sure that the Printer Driver or Paper Type setting in the menu matches the 
type of paper you are using. (See  Printing for Windows
® or Printing and Faxing  for 
Macintosh
® in the Software Users Guide on the CD-ROM.) 
Make sure that your ink cartridges are fresh. The following may cause ink to clog:
„ The expiration date written on the cartridge package has passed. (Brother 
Original cartridge stay usable...

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Cannot perform ‘2 in 1 ’ or ‘4 in 1 ’ 
printing.Check that the paper size setting in the application and in the printer driver are the 
same.
Print speed is too slow.  Try changing the printer driver setting. The highest resolution needs longer data  processing, sending and printing time. Try the other quality settings in the printer 
driver Advanced  tab. Also, click the  Color Settings, and make sure you uncheck 
Colour Enhancement .
Set the borderless...

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Software Difficulties
DifficultySuggestions
Cannot install software or print Run the  Repair MFL-Pro Suite program on the CD-ROM. This program will repair 
and reinstall the software.
‘Device Busy’  Make sure the machine is not showing an error message on the LCD.
Cannot print images from 
FaceFilter Studio.  To use FaceFilter Studio, you must install the FaceFilter Studio application from 
the CD-ROM supplied with your machine. To install FaceFilter Studio see the 
Quick Setup Guide
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Also, before...