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DCP-130C Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware and install the software. Please read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup procedure and installation instructions. STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software Setup is Complete! Keep this Quick Setup Guide, the User’s Guide and the supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for...
Symbols used in this guide Caution Improper Setup Warning Warnings tell you what to do to prevent Cautions specify procedures you must Improper Setup icons alert you to possible personal injury. follow or avoid to prevent possible devices and operations that are not damage to the machine or other objects.
Table of Contents Getting Started Carton components ............................2 Control panel..............................3 STEP1 – Setting Up the Machine Removing the protective parts ........................4 Loading paper .............................. 4 Connecting the power cord .......................... 6 Choosing your language ..........................6 Installing the ink cartridges........................... 7 Print quality check ............................
Getting Started Carton components Carton components may vary from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the carton in case for any reason you must ship your machine. Quick Setup Guide CD-ROM User’s Guide Power Cord Black (LC57BK) Yellow (LC57Y) Cyan (LC57C) Magenta (LC57M)
Getting Started Control panel 1 Copy keys 7 Ink Management key 2 OK key 8 Scan key 3 Navigation keys 9 PhotoCapture key 4 Stop/Exit key 10 Menu key 5 Start keys 11 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 6 On/Off key 12 Warning LED For the details of the control panel, see Control panel overview in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide.
STEP1 Setting Up the Machine Removing the protective Loading paper parts You can load up to 100 sheets of 80 gsm Remove the protective tape and film covering (20 lb) paper. the scanner glass. For details, see Acceptable paper and other media in Chapter 2 of the User’s Guide.
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Setting Up the Machine Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams Close the output paper tray cover. and misfeeds. Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge first. Check that the paper is flat in the tray. Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine.
STEP1 Setting Up the Machine Connecting the power cord Choosing your language Connect the power cord. After connecting the power cord, the LCD shows: Select Language Press OK Key Press a or b to choose your language and press OK. English Select ab &...
Setting Up the Machine Take out the ink cartridge. Installing the ink cartridges Warning If ink gets in your eyes, wash them out with water at once, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor. Make sure that the power is turned on. The LCD shows: No Cartridge Open the ink cartridge cover (1).
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If the LCD shows Install Black, Install Yellow, Install Cyan or the cartridge. • Brother multifunction machines are designed Install Magenta after you install the ink to work with ink of a particular specification cartridges, check that the ink cartridges are and will work to a level of optimum installed properly.
Setting Up the Machine The LCD asks you if the print quality is OK for Print quality check black and colour. Press a (Yes) or b (No). Black OK? After the cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD shows: a Yes b No Set Paper and Color OK? Press Start...
STEP1 Setting Up the Machine Setting the LCD contrast Setting the date and time You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper and Setting the date and time allows the machine to clean more vivid display. If you are having difficulty seeing the print head regularly and maintain optimum print the LCD from your position, we recommend the quality.
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Setting Up the Machine Press Stop/Exit. Note If you want to start again, press Stop/Exit to go back to Step 1. To confirm the current date and time, print out the Users Settings Report. (See “Printing reports” in Chapter 1 of the User's Guide.) Now go to Go to Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’...
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You will be pointed to the Brother Product Registration Web page for quick registration of your Brother Solutions Center machine. You can access the Brother Solutions Center which is Brother Solutions Center a Web site offering information about your Brother product including FAQs, User’s Guides, driver You can access the Brother Solutions Center which is updates and tips for using your machine.
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Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface. For the latest drivers and documentations and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother Solutions Center directly from the driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com ®...
® • If this window does not appear, use Windows connected an interface cable. Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. ® • If you are using Windows 2000 Professional and have not installed service pack 3 (SP3) or greater: To access the PhotoCapture Center™...
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MFL-Pro Suite. marked with a symbol. You will find the USB socket inside the machine on the right as When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software shown below. License Agreement window appears, click Yes if you agree to the Software License Agreement.
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(Programs)/Brother/DCP-XXXX. The MFL-Pro Suite has been installed and the installation is now complete. Note MFL-Pro Suite includes the Printer Driver, Scanner Driver, Brother ControlCenter3, The installation of the Brother drivers will ® ® automatically start. The installation screens ScanSoft PaperPort SE with OCR and appear one after another.
• DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on until it locks securely into the open position. a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub. Brother recommends that you connect the machine directly to your computer. • Make sure that the cable does not restrict the cover from closing, or an error may occur.
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After the installation, click Click Print Center, then Quit Print Center. Restart to finish installing the software. The Brother software will search for the Brother device. During this time the following screen will appear. When this screen appears, click OK.
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Presto! PageManager icon and follow the on-screen instructions. Note ® ® When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos ® ® and documents using Presto! PageManager ® ®...
Consumables Replacement consumables When the time comes to replace ink cartridges, an error message will be indicated on the LCD. For more information about the ink cartridges for your machine, visit http://solutions.brother.com or contact your local Brother re-seller. Ink cartridge...
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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.