Brother DCP 185C User Manual

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance73
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Cleaning the paper pick-up 
rollerB
aPull the paper tray completely out of the 
machine.
bUnplug the machine from the electrical 
socket and open the Jam Clear Cover 
(1) at the back of the machine.
 
cClean the Paper Pick-up Roller (1) with 
isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab.
 
dClose the Jam Clear Cover.
Make sure the cover is closed correctly.
ePut the paper tray firmly back in the 
machine.
fRe-connect the power cord.
Cleaning the print headB
To maintain...

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Checking the print qualityB
If faded or streaked colours and text appear 
on your output, some of the nozzles may be 
clogged. You can check this by printing the 
Print Quality Check Sheet and looking at the 
nozzle check pattern.
aPress Ink Management .
bPress a or  b to choose  Test Print .
Press  OK.
cPress  a or  b to choose 
Print Quality .
Press  OK.
dPress  Colour Start .
The machine begins printing the Print 
Quality Check Sheet.
eCheck the quality of the four colour 
blocks on the sheet....

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B
Checking the print alignmentB
You may need to adjust the print alignment 
after transporting the machine, if your printed 
text becomes blurred or images become 
faded.
aPress Ink Management .
bPress a or  b to choose  Test Print .
Press  OK.
cPress  a or  b to choose  Alignment .
Press  OK.
dPress  Mono Start  or Colour Start .
The machine starts printing the 
Alignment Check Sheet.
 
Is Alignment OK?
 
a Yes bNo
eCheck the 600 dpi and 1200 dpi test 
prints...

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Machine InformationB
Checking the serial numberB
You can see the machine’s serial number on 
the LCD.
aPress Menu.
bPress  a or  b to choose 
4.Machine Info.
Press  OK.
cPress  a or  b to choose  1.Serial No.
Press  OK.
 
XXXXXXX
dPress  Stop/Exit .
Packing and shipping 
the machine
B
When you transport the machine, use the 
packing materials that came with your 
machine. Follow the instructions below to 
properly pack your machine. Damage caused 
to your machine during transit is not covered 
by...

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance77
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CAUTION 
Make sure that the plastic tabs on both 
sides of the green protective part (1) have 
securely clicked into place (2).
  
If you are not able to find the green 
protective part, DO NOT remove the ink 
cartridges before shipping. It is essential 
that the machine be shipped with either the 
green protective part or the ink cartridges in 
position. Shipping without them will cause 
damage to your machine and may void your 
warranty.
 
dUnplug the...

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hPack the printed materials in the original 
carton as shown below. Do not pack the 
used ink cartridges in the carton.
 
iClose the carton and tape it shut. 
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C
C
On-screen 
programming
C
Your machine is designed to be easy to 
operate with LCD on-screen programming 
using the menu keys. User-friendly 
programming helps you take full advantage of 
all the menu selections your machine has to 
offer.
Since your programming is done on the LCD, 
we have created step-by-step on-screen 
instructions to help you program your 
machine. All you need to do is follow the 
instructions as they guide you through the 
menu selections and programming options.
Menu...

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To access the menu mode:
aPress Menu.
bChoose an option.
You can scroll more quickly through 
each menu level by pressing  a or  b for 
the direction you want.
 
1.Copy
 
2.PhotoCapture
 
3.Print Reports
 
4.Machine Info.
 
0.Initial Setup
cPress  OK when that option appears on 
the LCD.
The LCD will then show the next menu 
level.
dPress  a or  b to scroll to your next menu 
selection.
ePress  OK.
When you finish setting an option, the 
LCD shows  Accepted.
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Menu and Features81
C
Menu TableC
The menu table will help you understand the menu selections and options that are found in the 
machines programs. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.Choose & OK Choose & OK to accept to exit
             
Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page
1.Copy 1.Paper Type —Plain Paper*
Inkjet Paper
Brother BP71
Other Glossy
Transparency Sets the type of paper in 
the paper tray.
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2.Paper Size — Letter
Legal
A4*
A5
10x15cm Sets the size...

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2.PhotoCapture1.Print Quality—Normal
Photo* Selects the print quality. 36
2.Paper Type — Plain Paper
Inkjet Paper
Brother BP71
Other Glossy*Selects the paper type. 36
3.Paper Size — Letter
A4
10x15cm*
13x18cm Selects the paper size. 36
4.Print Size — 8 x 10cm
9 x 13cm
10x15cm
13x18cm
15 x 20cm
Max. Size*Selects the print size. 
(Appears when A4 or 
Letter is selected in the 
Paper Size menu.) 
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Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page
 The factory settings are shown in Bold with...